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Columbia University professor awarded economics Nobel Prize

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 11:35 p.m.

NEW YORK -- Columbia University professor of political economy Edmund Phelps was awarded the 2006 Nobel Prize in Economics, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced Monday.

Police investigating $500 in cash reported missing from Ashton-Vos dorm room

By Kristi Oloffson · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 11:34 p.m.

A resident of Ashton-Vos reported nearly $500 cash missing from his dorm room Monday night, according to the IU Police Department.

Library holds film series on democracy, national elections

By Joanna Barnett · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 11:33 p.m.

When Kate Cruikshank, Lilly Library's political papers specialist, first saw Matt Kohn's documentary, "Call It Democracy," she was captivated and wanted to share it. She is now facilitating a four-part film series titled "How Democratic are Elections in the U.S.?," featuring documentary-style films intended to educate IU students about the upcoming November elections, as well as inform students of election policies and American government in general.

Putin vs. the press

By Alyson Brodsy and Waddell Hamer · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 11:32 p.m.

I know many will say it's not such a good idea to give the Bush administration suggestions on where to spread democracy next, but I'm not too worried. If the man doesn't read national newspapers, chances are he's not going to read the Indiana Daily Student. Nevertheless, I would like to suggest that Bush encourage Russia to swallow a heavy dose of liberty. I recognize that democracy there only dates back to 1991, so they're fairly new at this, but in light of recent events, I find it very hard to believe that Russia's system is healthy.

National Coming Out Day to be celebrated at IU

By Brian Spegele · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 11:31 p.m.

Wednesday is National Coming Out Day, and the IU Hoosier Rights Campaign has planned activities for the evening to celebrate and spread awareness for their cause. Events include a dinner and a movie starting at 7 p.m. in Ballantine Hall 144.

GPSO starts health, wellness initiative for grad students

By Whitney Mitchell · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 11:30 p.m.

For graduate students at IU who can't find motivation to exercise and be healthy, there are now free bagels, basketball tickets and personal training sessions at the Student Recreational Sports Center to give an incentive to work out. A new program initiated by the Graduate and Professional Student Organization is designed to get graduate students out of their normal routine and active in the areas of their life they might be neglecting.

Who owns the Web?

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian J. McFillen · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 11:29 p.m.

On Monday, search-engine titan Google acquired the post-your-own-videos site YouTube for a cool $1.65 billion. While this deal is significant in and of itself, the major implications will be determined in the coming months as owners of copyrighted content and their lawyers challenge YouTube users' freedom to upload video clips -- the freedom that made YouTube valuable in the first place.

NPR radio host shares advice with aspiring journalists at IU

By Jessica Hullinger · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 11:26 p.m.

Michele Norris, host of National Public Radio's "All Things Considered," urged young journalists to get away from their computer screens and venture out into world in her speech Monday night at the Indiana Memorial Union.

Spam I am

By Joanna Borns · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 11:26 p.m.

A wise British pop singer named Petula Clark once said, er, sang: "When you're alone and life is making you lonely, you can always go -- downtown." That's a great idea. But if you're not looking for hookers, there's a better way to end your loneliness. Check your e-mail. You have an inbox full of love. But before you run to your computer, I will warn you: Your friends and family did not e-mail you. They don't have the time, or they simply don't care. (And honestly, who could blame them?)

Satisfying sustainability supporters

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 11:18 p.m.

Everyone knows that IU is better than Purdue -- it's a simple fact of life. Our campus is more attractive, our academics better and even our lack of a real mascot is superior to their Purdue Pete. However, IU has been falling behind Purdue and many other universities in a very critical area: campus environmental sustainability. While our School of Public and Environmental Administration is no slouch, Purdue has both a Center for the Environment and an Interdisciplinary Center for Ecological Sustainability. What's going on here?

McCain criticizes former President Clinton on North Korean policy

By Alyson Brodsy and Sarah Karush · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 11:04 p.m.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -- Republican Sen. John McCain on Tuesday accused former President Clinton, the husband of his potential 2008 White House rival, of failing to act in the 1990s to stop North Korea from developing nuclear weapons.

Number of Americans wounded in Iraq climbs higher

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 11:04 p.m.

The Washington Post reported that members of the U.S. military wounded in action in Iraq last month rose to the highest number -- 776 -- since the attempt to retake Fallujah in November 2004. The total number of troops wounded in the Iraq war is more than 20,000. With the November elections approaching, should these statistics affect the results?

Around the World

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 11:03 p.m.

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China says North Korea must face 'some punitive actions' after reported nuclear test

By Alyson Brodsy and Nick Wadhams · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 11 p.m.

UNITED NATIONS -- North Korea must face "some punitive actions" for testing a nuclear device, China's U.N. ambassador said Tuesday, suggesting that Beijing may be willing to impose some form of Security Council sanctions against Pyongyang.

Indiana GOP calls for stricter illegal alien legislation

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Smith · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 10:55 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana House Republicans will seek legislation designed to crack down on illegal immigration in Indiana, although some of their proposals announced Tuesday are already covered under federal law.

Lugar: North Korea problem vexing

By Alyson Brodsy and Tom Davies · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 10:55 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- North Korea's nuclear test is a sign of the difficulties the United States will face with that country for years to come, Sen. Richard Lugar said Tuesday.

Man arrested for apartment robbery

By Michael Reschke · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 10:54 p.m.

A man was arrested early Monday morning after entering unlocked apartments and stealing residents' money, police said. Kevin D. Burchett, 22, was arrested at 4:38 a.m. Monday on preliminary charges of residential robbery and residential theft.

Hill speaks about Foley, health care at meeting

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 10:52 p.m.

Democratic hopeful for the 9th District Congressional seat Baron Hill spoke for the second time in as many days to a Bloomington audience Tuesday afternoon.

N. Korea says it successfully tested nukes

By Burt Herman · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 8:53 a.m.

SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea faced global condemnation and calls for harsh sanctions Monday after it announced that it had set off an atomic weapon underground, a test that thrusts the secretive communist state into the elite club of nuclear-armed nations.

Online Only: Bloomington crash course

By Alyson Brodsy and Tyler James Perry · Tuesday, Oct. 10,2006 7:53 a.m.

In my time in Bloomington, I've come to realize a few things: IU parking is a rip-off, riding the buses sucks and hardly anyone in this town knows how to drive. While I've seen idiot drivers from all over the country, Indiana drivers are among the worst. Don't worry, I'm not one of those trendy East coast kids dissing you redneck Indiana hicks. I'm actually from the Hoosier state, and because of my citizenship here, I've witnessed some spectacular feats in reckless driving.