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‘Time’ for a change

It sounds like the cage match of the century. In one corner, there’s Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in all of his psychotic fervor, pitted against poor, inarticulate President George W. Bush. Next up is Mrs. Sarah “You Betcha!” Palin, duking it out with her dead-on impersonate-ress, Tina Fey. It’s a vicious contest that makes the ear-biting badasses of professional boxing look like a senior citizen bridge club, and it’s coming straight to a newsstand near you. 

Together for the holidays

Everyone has four biological grandparents. Some are lucky enough to have all four alive and able to be an active presence in their lives. I am one of the luckiest people I know. My grandparents are all alive and in pretty good health for their ages, allowing me to have four beautiful relationships with four remarkable people. The best part is, I am aware of how lucky I am. My family is from Michigan, but unfortunately our extended family lives elsewhere. For a girl who values the time she has with her grandparents the way I do, the distance is torture. That’s why I think the holiday season truly is the most wonderful time of the year. There is no better excuse for families to come together and celebrate – and because my grandparents are getting older, traveling is becoming more difficult.

No hoax

Autumn is writhing away, and the weather has gotten colder. So I find that my gaze is kept strictly to the ground as I hustle from one class to the next. Instead of marveling at the leaves as they changed colors or watching the squirrels scurry among the trees, I am staring at the sidewalk and trying to keep warm. Unfortunately, somebody has decided to graffiti this campus with statements about how the American government orchestrated the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. Covered with different chalk colors, the pathways between many of the school buildings are littered with question marks, directions to visit 911truth.org and statements such as “synthetic state sponsored terrorism."

IU suffers worst loss to Purdue in more than a century

With more than nine seconds remaining the game, IU made its first defensive stop of the day. In the 84th annual battle for the Old Oaken Bucket, IU was dominated in every facet of football en route to a 62-10 pounding. The Hoosiers managed just 214 total yards as their defense let up 596.

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Join Indiana Daily Student reporters Ryan Gregg and Lee Hurwitz, and columnist Dave Leno in West Lafayette as they blog during the Hoosiers' game against Purdue. BLOG:  UNDER THE ROCK

Wii console offers students way to cool down after SRSC workout

Forget treadmills, benches and dumbbells. The Nintendo Wii packs a considerable workout in just a single console, and its now at the Student Recreational Sports Center.

Students balance full credits hours, jobs

Even though classes are enough to keep most students busy, many add a part-time job of 10 to 12 hours a week to their schedules, said Lou Ann Hanson, associate director of the Career Development Center.

IU professor receives law award

Amy Applegate started the school year with the honor of receiving the 2008 Women in Law Recognition Award. She works as the director of the Family and Children Mediation Clinic on Indiana Avenue.

China trip achieves close ties with 6 universities

Five faculty members and a higher education policy studies student from China, representing the IU School of Education, embarked on a four day trip to China this semester, hoping to build upon long-standing relationships with six Chinese universities.

Fashion Show provides both talent, charity

The Asian American Association’s Fashion Show is expected to be more than a catwalk and chic clothing because most of the show will be devoted to talent performances.

Black and Gold contestants compete

With sleek outfits and gleaning gowns, the sly pageant contestants of the 16th Annual Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant are striving for academic excellence and leading the community.

Employees rake leaves, update lawn mowers for winter preparation

As the seasons at IU change from almost winter to winter, students are busy switching over to winter gear and teachers are preparing their classes for final exams. Mike Girvin, manager of the campus division of the physical plant of IU  and his crew are also getting ready for the first snowfall.

Lilly Endowment, Inc. provides $2.75M for internships

Two days after the Lilly Endowment, Inc. announced a $15 million donation to IU for a “brain incubator,” it revealed another contribution – this time for $2.75 million.

Insider trading charge sours Cuban’s advice

Sophomores Brian Bollinger and Daniel Essman were looking for help and guidance when they went to Mark Cuban, an IU alumnus and owner of the Dallas Mavericks.

‘Saved by the Bell’ star to perform at Funny Bone

Almost everyone knows him as Zack Morris’ sidekick from the early ’90s sitcom “Saved by the Bell” or as the contestant who bumped heads with Harvey Walden IV in VH1’s “Celebrity Fit Club.”

IU inventors develop more than just Crest toothpaste

Anybody who has gone on a guided tour of IU has probably heard the Crest story. Yes, IU invented Crest toothpaste. But there’s more. The thing you bite on for a dental X-ray? Invented at IU. Ever complain about Oncourse? IU invented that, too.

At stake: pride

This year’s 84th annual battle for the Old Oaken Bucket won’t feature any bowl-bound teams. Instead, pride will be the only thing at stake for IU (3-8, 1-6), something that is just fine with IU coach Bill Lynch. “Any time you have a rivalry game like this the last week of the season, no matter what has gone on before it, it’s a big football game,” the second-year coach said during his weekly press conference.

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Warm up with wool, cashmere sweaters

In case you haven’t noticed, winter is upon us. Sure, officially it’s still fall, but with the temperature routinely dipping into the 30s, it’s safe to say a warmer form of clothing is greatly needed.