Relaxing on the porch in a ratty recliner might not be allowed in Lincoln, Neb., any longer.
Financial markets appeared somewhat more upbeat Tuesday, with stocks holding their ground after a huge sell-off as top economic officials updated Congress about efforts to hammer out a $700 billion financial rescue for troubled credit markets.
Iran’s president blamed U.S. military interventions around the world in part for the collapse of global financial markets ahead of his speech Tuesday to the U.N. General Assembly.
Security forces backed by helicopter gunships and artillery have killed more than 60 insurgents in Pakistan’s northwest tribal regions in offensives aimed at denying al-Qaida and Taliban militants safe havens, officials said Tuesday.
Singer and songwriter Vince Gill discussed his career, awards and family life with the IDS.
Thirty years ago, Vince Gill got his start in the music industry playing for overwhelmingly college-age crowds. Consider Gill’s performance tonight at the IU Auditorium a tribute to his humble beginnings.The musician, singer and songwriter will give one performance at 8 p.m. tonight. Student tickets start at $18 and are still available at the box office.
The U.S. budget deficit for 2008: $400 billion.
When it rains, it pours, and last week’s financial news was a perfect demonstration of that.
The hits just keep on coming.While the Hoosiers continue to pick themselves up from a 42-20 blowout at home against Ball State last Saturday, IU football coach Bill Lynch continues to receive bad news.In his weekly press conference Tuesday, Lynch said senior captain and cornerback Chris Phillips will miss the rest of the season.
Tonight the IU Student Association will host a student forum to discuss the current search for a new athletics director. All students and members of the public are encouraged to attend from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Frangipani Room of the Indiana Memorial Union.PODCAST: Hoosier Sidelines
JASPER, Ind. – Had it not been for the third podium between them at Tuesday’s gubernatorial debate, Republican incumbent Mitch Daniels and Democratic candidate Jill Long Thompson might not have realized Libertarian Andy Horning on stage. The first two spent the evening attacking each other’s policies and sometimes their character, while Horning protested the evils of big-party politics.“For a very long time we have felt just that we don’t have a choice,” Horning said. “What do you hate most about politics? Every time we vote for a major party ticket, we vote for 100 years of division.”
If you’ve ever stood outside the Treasury Building in Washington, you’ve likely felt as any Middle-Age peasant must have standing outside his city’s cathedral.
Fifteen percent of Americans are Hispanic, but on average they only account for less than 10 percent of all votes cast in elections.
At least 40 percent of white Americans hold some negative views toward blacks, enough to sway the presidential election in favor of Republican nominee John McCain, according to an AP-Yahoo News poll released last week.For some at IU, it’s expected.PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines
If Javon Ringer has done as much as any runner in the country this season, Michigan State teammate Otis Wiley has been just as dominant at defensive back.
The IU cross country teams set a pace for the long haul after hosting the Indiana Intercollegiates on Friday. The Hoosiers had strong showings from both the men’s and women’s teams as the athletes kicked the dust off their shoes and ran in their first scored meet.The women’s team came in second place with 57 points, outdone by only Purdue, who finished with 45.The men began the season strong as well, claiming first place with 33 points in the field of 21 teams. Senior Brennon Plotner paced the men’s field, coming in first overall with a time of 25:03 in the men’s 8-kilometer race, while freshman Andrew Poore was close behind, finishing second 7 seconds later.
When Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels, former Democratic Congresswomen Jill Long Thompson and Libertarian candidate Andy Horning met at the Jasper Arts Center for their second gubernatorial debate, the whole thing felt like a bit of deja vu.
