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Man who jumped from dorm window in stable condition

By Kristi Oloffson · Thursday, Oct. 5,2006 11:22 p.m.

A South Bend man visiting IU attempted to commit suicide by jumping out the third floor hallway window of Ashton Vos on Wednesday night, IU Police Department officers said. But his friends claim he was only joking and didn't mean to go through the window. The 19-year-old man, who is not an IU student, was in stable condition at Bloomington Hospital on Thursday afternoon, IUPD Capt. Jerry Minger said.

Around the World

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 5,2006 10:37 p.m.

Oil prices rise on reported cuts; U.N. to discuss Iran sanctions; S. Korea, Russia try to stop N. Korea; Amish gather, pray at girls' funerals

Rice arrives in Baghdad amid continuing instability

By Alyson Brodsy and Anne Gearan · Thursday, Oct. 5,2006 10:32 p.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, making an election-season visit to Iraq, said Thursday that its leaders have limited time to settle political differences spurring sectarian and insurgent violence.

Congressional Republicans in trouble

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 5,2006 10:31 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- The House ethics committee approved four dozen subpoenas for documents and testimony Thursday, launching an investigation of a congressional page sex scandal that has imperiled Republican prospects in next month's elections.

Charles Rex Arbogast • The associated press

By Alyson Brodsy and JIM KUHNHENN · Thursday, Oct. 5,2006 10:28 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- Congressional Republicans, already struggling against negative public perceptions of Congress, now face voters who say new scandals will significantly influence their vote in November.

Council splits 7-2 on approval of land for retail, office development

By Roy Maurer · Thursday, Oct. 5,2006 10:25 p.m.

The Bloomington City Council split uncharacteristically Wednesday night over the goals of urban development, voting 7-2 in favor of allowing office and retail buildings to be developed next to the east side Marsh grocery store. Councilmen Stephen Volan and Dave Rollo voted "no."

Pyrotechnics used to keep starlings from nesting at Monument Circle

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 5,2006 10:23 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The city has called in the big guns to battle thousands of starlings that flock to Monument Circle and other spots downtown each fall.

Write your congressman

By Alyson Brodsy and Rachel Fullmer · Thursday, Oct. 5,2006 10:22 p.m.

I came to Bloomington with great expectations. For some reason these expectations took shape under the assumption that this campus would be the exception to the "apathetic" rule prevalent in guiding our generation.

'Lost' time at college

By Alyson Brodsy and Nick Weprich · Thursday, Oct. 5,2006 10:20 p.m.

The third season of the popular TV show "Lost" premiered Wednesday. "Lost" is one of those shows with a fanatical cult following. I just happen to be one of those fanatics, and I know that missing an episode is a tragedy. Unfortunately, it seems like I don't have time for TV anymore.

Health care center will cater to uninsured in Bloomington

By Kasey Hawrysz · Thursday, Oct. 5,2006 10:20 p.m.

As a practicing physician in Bloomington for the last 12 years, Eric Bannec has seen what can happen to people who go without medical insurance.

No time to vote? No more!

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 5,2006 10:19 p.m.

Technology and democracy: For some, it's a marriage blessed in the ninth circle of hell. The majority of voters, however, find themselves happily undisturbed by the way the Internet has infiltrated nearly every aspect of American life. Soon, moderate voices will prevail, and the Internet will be used to ease one of the most aggravating parts of voting: designated precincts.

Man who jumped from dorm window still in critical condition

By Kristi Oloffson · Thursday, Oct. 5,2006 8:44 p.m.

A South Bend man visiting IU attempted to commit suicide by jumping out of the third floor hallway window of an Ashton Vos dorm Wednesday night, police said.

Feminist freak-out

By Alyson Brodsy and Ayesha Awan · Thursday, Oct. 5,2006 6:12 p.m.

The modern feminist movement, which has been gaining exponential momentum since the earliest women's suffrage movements, is all about equality.

Bloomington international

By Alyson Brodsy and Megan Robb · Thursday, Oct. 5,2006 6:12 p.m.

Many IU students are too devoted to their academics, extra-curricular activities or close-knit college community to study abroad. Thankfully, traveling overseas is not the only way to experience other cultures -- to get the chance to make small talk in Chinese or Hindi at a traditional celebration or ceremony. The Leo R. Dowling International Center serves the diverse needs of international students at IU and offers a lesser-known but invaluable gateway for American students to the international experience.

Biz Trek

By C. Warner Sills and Whitney Mitchell · Thursday, Oct. 5,2006 3:54 p.m.

Joshua Gold began forging notes to get out of school in the fourth grade. He was that guy in your X201 class who rolled into lecture once in a blue moon and called you 10 minutes before a group meeting to say he couldn't come, regrettably ("I've just been really, really sick the past semester or so"). On the eve of I-Core, he dropped out of the Kelley School of Business because, let's face it, who really has the time or energy to study while in college? His resume: lifeguard, pool hand (inspired by a suggestive "Desperate Housewives" episode) and full-time New Jersey Shore beach bum (an occupation he chose during the summer he "didn't feel like working").

Our Wild Flower

By C. Warner Sills and Abby Schwimmer · Thursday, Oct. 5,2006 3:54 p.m.

This little town amid the cornfields wasn't always a hub for world music. It was made that way by three men who wanted to manifest the spirit and folk tradition that embody the crossroads of America. There were three men in the Bloomington music community that met to discuss the creation of such a music festival, which would bring music of every culture to the town, back in 1996. Three and a half months later, the they had assembled 14 acts from around the world representing what they felt were the best and brightest stars in global music. Only one task remained: Naming the festival.

All aboard?

By Sarah Core · Thursday, Oct. 5,2006 3:52 p.m.

We see the Bloomington shuttle in the distance, stopping just a block away in front of Kilroy's Sports Bar. The girl in front of me picks up speed, her purse slapping against her thigh as she begins to do more than just the power-walk. I suddenly realize that when trying to catch a ride on the drunk bus, running and making a fool of yourself is totally acceptable. It's a mad dash up North Walnut Street, swerving through groups of half-drunken people holding onto slices of Rockit's pizza or just each other.

Live every voice-over to the fullest

By C. Warner Sills and Michael Mellini · Thursday, Oct. 5,2006 3:45 p.m.

"People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within." Yeah, I wrote that. Sounds deep, huh? Ok, I didn't really write it. I got it off some crappy Web site, but as current film and television trends suggest, as a twenty-something, I would be easily capable of ripping that quote down and taking shameless credit for it.

George misses commentary

By C. Warner Sills and K. A. MacDonald · Thursday, Oct. 5,2006 3:41 p.m.

Curious George is a good little monkey, but sometimes, he forgets. And sadly, it looks as though the creators of the "Curious George" DVD also forgot something important, at least to me. They forgot to include a director's commentary. Now I understand that its a kid's movie, and kids do not care about director commontaries. But I also know that I used to have a stuffed Curious George. Although I am not sure the current whereabouts of my stuffed friend, I am intrigued by how they turned a classic character into a fun and entertaining movie.

To Hell and back

By Chris Wisner and compiled by Chris Wisner · Thursday, Oct. 5,2006 3:39 p.m.

Never heard of "Jigoku?" Well count me in as a member of a large group of people who've probably never heard of this Japanese horror classic. Literally translated into "Hell," "Jigoku" is a rather bold piece of filmmaking from Japan that was made way back in 1960. Two students, Shiro (Shigeru Amachi) and Tamura (Yoichi Numata), are driving along on a country road when suddenly a drunken man appears out of nowhere, and they run over him. Of course they speed off, all the while Shiro condemning his friend for the terrible deed, but this sad event in Shiro's life is only the beginning of what one might call "hell on Earth."