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Ayman

By Charles Scudder · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 5:20 p.m.

When President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden, he made sure to tell the American people that the War on Terror was not yet finished.

Saddam

By Charles Scudder · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 5:19 p.m.

At his trial for crimes against humanity in 2006, Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein took to the stand as an elderly tyrant. He ranted about his supremacy and shouted at the judge , denying his position as an ousted leader.

Osama

By Charles Scudder · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 5:02 p.m.

Soon after 9/11, the son of a wealthy Saudi businessman sat against a rock wall with a microphone in hand and an AK-47 by his side. On his head, a white turban. On his wrist, a digital timepiece.

David

By Charles Scudder · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 4:58 p.m.

When then-Major General David Petraeus commanded the 101st Airborne Division in Mosul, Iraq, the goal wasn’t simply to win classic battlefield victories but to win the “hearts and minds” of the Iraqi people.

George W.

By Charles Scudder · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 4:56 p.m.

Three days after his country was struck by religious extremism, the president of the United States clambered on top of a buried fire truck and put his arm around a volunteer who had come to Manhattan to search for survivors.

Barack

By Charles Scudder · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 4:53 p.m.

On a chilly November night in 2008, a young politician took a flag-flanked podium in Chicago.

IU releases new men’s basketball schedule

By Connor O'Gara · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 12:09 a.m.

The Hoosiers will kick off the season when they play Stony Brook at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at Assembly Hall. IU will also get the chance to square off against other in-state foes in non-conference play.

Local foods come in first

By Molly Schultz · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 12 a.m.

In Bloomington, the demand for locally grown food has increased. And it’s benefitting both consumers and producers.

Student Involvement Fair returns to campus, goes green

By Kirsten Clark · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 11:53 p.m.

This year’s fair, organized by IU Student Life and Learning, attempted to go green while encouraging students to get involved on and off campus.

Medieval times in Dunn Meadow

By Bailey Loosemore · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 11:50 p.m.

The Society for Creative Anachronism, an international organization, participates in practicing the arts and skills of the Renaissance.

Deadmau5 to play GLOWfest

By Corinne Lambert · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 11:47 p.m.

GLOWfest traveling music festival announced Deadmau5 as its fall show headliner.

Big Ten forces IUSA to change campaign name

Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 11:23 p.m.

The powder-blue Big Ten T-shirts of then-junior Justin Kingsolver’s ticket are a part of campaign history. So is the name.

La Casa town hall meeting addresses harassment

Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 11:22 p.m.

Any attack that singles out a group in Bloomington is an attack on all.That was the message stressed at town hall meeting Wednesday at La Casa Latino Culture Center. The meeting was a response to recent racially motivated harassment at the center.

1st Gay-Friendly Fraternity Recognized on Campus

By Chloe Kent · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 11:21 p.m.

Almost two years ago, a thought occurred to senior Joshua Thomas that seemed unheard of to him at the time. He decided a gay-friendly fraternity should be brought to IU.

9/11 panel reflects on diversity

Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 11:19 p.m.

The Remembering 9/11 panel discussion Wednesday was sponsored by the IU Asian Culture Center, First Nations Educational and Cultural Center and La Casa Latino Culture Center.

Column: Sports that could have filled the lockout void

By Caitlin Ursini · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 11:14 p.m.

Months and months of the offseason had millions of people hoping for a good outcome for a variety of reasons. Some may have been financially motivated, and some may have been socially motivated, but nevertheless it would have been difficult to fill the void NFL teams would have left.

Friends of Art paint broader strokes

By Derrick Naylor · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 11:14 p.m.

The Friends of Art is throwing its first ever-block party at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 in front of Pygmalion’s Art Supplies. The organization continues to support the Grunwald Gallery of Art and IU Fine Arts students through a variety of programs and financial assistance.

Folk-rock to charm Buskirk

By Brittany Tempest · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 11:10 p.m.

On Sept. 16, musician Mason Jennings will perform at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater during the first week of his tour, which is expected to run through February. This tour comes on the wake of his latest album, “Minnesota,” which will be available Sept. 13.

Band Heinous Orca talks punk

By Celia Grundman · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 11:08 p.m.

Punk band Heinous Orca is a tale of two cities, Nashville and Bloomington. Twins Isabel and Laura Solomon, on drums and vocals respectively, are recent graduates of IU returned to their native Nashville, Tenn. while guitarist Austin Hoke and bass player Evan Latt are finishing their senior year at IU.

Injuries, play shuffle offensive line

By Alex McCarthy · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 10:45 p.m.

IU’s experienced offensive line struggled to defend sophomore quarterback Edward Wright-Baker, allowing four sacks. But the Hoosiers’ attitude is that they are done dwelling and are considering the next task — a Virginia team that won its season opener against William & Mary, 40-3.

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