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Alpha Phi Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta win 6th Stepdown

By Ashlyn McNeal · Sunday, April 13,2008 11:43 p.m.

For the second time in a row, fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha and sorority Zeta Phi Beta won the sixth Annual Stepdown Saturday at the IU Auditorium.

Mini University nearly full

By Amanda Cochara · Sunday, April 13,2008 11:42 p.m.

The Mini is almost at its max. Last week, IU’s Mini University reported having only about 20 seats left, said Kyla Cox, communications and outreach director for IU Continuing Studies.

Man falls 3 stories off ATO roof

By Ab D. Phillip · Sunday, April 13,2008 11:41 p.m.

Emergency response vehicles were dispatched at about 3:55 p.m. Friday to Alpha Tau Omega, 720 E. Third St., after a man was reported to have fallen three stories from the building’s roof, said IU Police Department Capt. Jerry Minger.

Worried Italians vote amid sense of national decline

By Abisalom Omolo and Alessandra Rizzo · Sunday, April 13,2008 11:41 p.m.

Italians voted Sunday in a general election that could return conservative billionaire Silvio Berlusconi to power amid a widespread sense of national decline and an economic downturn.

30 fraternity members suspended

By Ab D. Phillip · Sunday, April 13,2008 11:40 p.m.

Thirty Kappa Sigma members were not expelled from their house April 8 but instead are suspended until they can appeal the eviction, which will be in the fall.

Israeli leaders snub Carter during trip to Mideast

By Abisalom Omolo and Amy Teibel · Sunday, April 13,2008 11:40 p.m.

Former President Jimmy Carter brokered the first Israeli-Arab peace deal, but he’s getting a cool reception in Israel during his latest visit to the Mideast.

Bush: Olympics not a political event

By Associated Press and Abisalom Omolo · Sunday, April 13,2008 11:39 p.m.

It would be a “cop-out” for countries to skip the opening ceremonies at the Beijing Olympics as a way of protesting China’s crackdown in Tibet, President Bush’s national security adviser said Sunday.

Around the World

By AP Reports and Abisalom Omolo · Sunday, April 13,2008 11:38 p.m.

Democrat Barack Obama on Saturday conceded that comments he made about bitter working class voters who “cling to guns or religion” were ill chosen, as he tried to stem a burst of complaints that he is condescending.

Kenyan leader names rival prime minister in power-sharing agreement

By Abisalom Omolo and Tom Maliti · Sunday, April 13,2008 11:37 p.m.

President Mwai Kibaki named opposition leader Raila Odinga as prime minister Sunday, implementing a long-awaited power-sharing deal aimed at resolving a political crisis that left more than 1,000 people dead.

‘A Funny Thing’ lives up to title

By Allison Tyra · Sunday, April 13,2008 11:14 p.m.

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” the final show of the IU Department of Theatre and Drama season, numbers among the few for which I can genuinely offer no criticism – sets, costumes and actor performances were all good to outstanding, particularly in the case of guest actor Darin De Paul in the lead role of Pseudolus.

Sultry songstress charms crowd

By Chelsie Hopkins · Sunday, April 13,2008 11:14 p.m.

Little 500 weekend began with 70-degree weather and an outstanding performance by indie-rocker Feist at the IU Auditorium.

Rowling sues author of ‘Harry Potter Lexicon’

Sunday, April 13,2008 11:07 p.m.

Author J.K. Rowling is eager to tell a judge this week that one of her biggest fans is in fantasyland if he believes a “Harry Potter” encyclopedia he plans to publish does not violate her copyrights.

Monologue reveals art in audience

By Emily Campion · Sunday, April 13,2008 11:05 p.m.

Freshman Danielle Sacks had her 15 minutes and more this weekend starring in “Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe.”

Public library holds ‘Food for Fines’ program

Sunday, April 13,2008 10:36 p.m.

In accordance with National Library Week, the Monroe County Public Library users can decrease their fines by bringing in cans of food.

Arson ruled out in fire at Clinton campaign office in Terre Haute

By Alexandra R. Moses · Sunday, April 13,2008 10:35 p.m.

Investigators ruled out arson as the cause of a fire Friday that destroyed a western Indiana campaign office for presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Obama campaigns in Columbus

By Michael Zennie · Sunday, April 13,2008 10:34 p.m.

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama visited Columbus, Ind., during his tour around the Hoosier state Friday.

Two members of Men’s Little 500 Championship team arrested

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, April 13,2008 10:25 p.m.

According to Monroe County Jail records, shortly after midnight Sunday morning Cutters rider Sasha Land and coach Jim Kirkham were arrested on misdemeanor battery charges.

Porch pissing

By Scott Leadingham · Sunday, April 13,2008 9:30 p.m.

Little 500 weekend is described as the greatest weekend in college athletics, or some derivation of the sentiment. For the thousands of you reading this who aren’t in Bloomington (ok, not thousands – really it’s just my mom), Little 500 is some sort of athletic event that involves spectators and participants. Beyond that, the details are fuzzy.

Jill Long Thompson for governor

By Nick Wallace · Sunday, April 13,2008 9:29 p.m.

With all the attention given to Indiana’s important role in this year’s presidential primary, few students realize our gubernatorial race is just as exciting.

Wait, what?

By Brian J. McFillen · Sunday, April 13,2008 9:27 p.m.

I'm not one for boasting, but I cannot hold it back any longer. I must say it: I am going to dominate this year’s Little 500.

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