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The devil wears Prada

By Nick Wallace · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 10:28 p.m.

Contrary to what Hollywood would have you believe, the devil doesn’t solely manifest himself in aging Vogue editors. Sometimes, a Congo rebel leader will do just as well. But one thing is clear: Nothing comes between Satan and his fashion. General Laurent Nkunda’s hostile forces control the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s eastern border with Rwanda when they’re not busy raping, killing and forcing a quarter of a million Congolese villagers from their homes. Ostensibly to negotiate with a United Nations envoy, Nkunda emerged from the bush this past weekend. For the eyes of the world, he put aside his military fatigues and donned what the UK-based Times described as “a smart suit and fine Italian shoes.”

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High school: Why not skip it?

Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 10:27 p.m.

Many parties, from legislators to business leaders, have long been concerned with the world standing of American students, especially in regard to metrics like science and math performance. But true fundamental education reform has been, at best, incremental. New Hampshire, one of three states committed to implementing portions of a vast and ambitious 2006 education-reform agenda put forward by the New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce, plans to administer a State Board Examination for high school sophomores, according to a Nov. 6 Time magazine article.

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BFC passes proposal, could make books cheaper

By Amy Burke · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 10:04 p.m.

As of spring 2008, students lost almost $500,000 due to textbooks that faculty did not adopt or order early enough, said IU Student Association President Luke Fields. Fields presented an IUSA proposal that urges faculty, departments and others involved in textbook adoption and ordering to be aware of IU Bookstore ordering deadlines. On Tuesday, the Bloomington Faculty Council unanimously approved the proposal and authorized IUSA to send an e-mail once a semester to remind faculty to submit their book orders by a set deadline.

Freshman Abbey Shaffer's room proves its bold identity through the simple use of black and white yet having a bright pink contrast.

RPS announces Top Cool Room winners

By Amanda Cochara · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 10:02 p.m.

A pink-and-black color scheme, polka dots and that Marilyn Monroe style helped freshman Abbey Shaffer come out on top. Shaffer was the grand-prize winner for Indiana’s Next Top Cool Room Contest.

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Area resident appeals murder charge

Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 9:55 p.m.

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Court of Appeals has decided to hear oral arguments in a former Navy SEAL trainee from Bloomington’s bid to be exonerated after spending 13 years in prison for a murder he claims he didn’t commit.

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RPS announces Top Cool Room winners

By Amanda Cochara · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 9:55 p.m.

A pink-and-black color scheme, polka dots and that Marilyn Monroe style helped freshman Abbey Shaffer come out on top. Shaffer was the grand-prize winner for Indiana’s Next Top Cool Room Contest.

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Student opinions to be heard at ‘Town Hall Meeting’ today

By Amy Burke · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 9:53 p.m.

The IU Student Association will be hosting its first “Town Hall Meeting” at 7:30 p.m. today in State Room East inside the Indiana Memorial Union. Students are welcome and will have the chance to voice their opinions on what they would like to see their student government improve.

This photo, taken from surveillance footage, shows the suspect of a bank robbery that occurred approximately at 11 AM on Tuesday at People's State Bank at 525 S. Clarizz Boulevard near College Mall.

East side bank endures armed robbery Tuesday

By Elvia Malagon · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 9:51 p.m.

The Bloomington Police Department is investigating a robbery of Peoples State Bank. BPD was dispatched at 10:57 a.m. Tuesday to the 525 S. Clarizz Blvd. branch of Peoples State Bank, BPD Sgt. Jeff Canada said, reading from a police report.

IU freshman forward Tom Pritchard goes up for a shot during the first half of IU's game against IUPUI on Tuesday at Assembly Hall.

LIVE BLOGGING: IU vs. IUPUI

Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 4:50 p.m.

Reporters Matt Dollinger and Tom Kirby and columnist Zachary Osterman will blog during the men's basketball game against IU-Purdue University Indianapolis. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. in Assembly Hall.Follow the action on the Basketblog.

Life in Bloom

Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 12:06 a.m.

IU’s most recent sustainability report was less than glowing. But one apartment complex in Bloomington is hoping to make others green with envy. The Bloom apartments, located on the southwest side of town, aren’t average living quarters. Millennium Property Management’s newest complexes are not only all inclusive; they’re green and student friendly. “Our country is waking up to the need to be more sustainable and to be green,” said Tim Roberts, the resident services manager for Bloom. “If the sustainability situation is going to work, it’s going to come from campuses.”

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban yells at referees during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Nov. 9 in Los Angeles. Cuban was charged with insider trading for allegedly using confidential information on a stock sale to avoid more than $750,000 in losses.

SEC charges IU alumnus with insider trading

By Marcy Gordon · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 12:05 a.m.

WASHINGTON – Federal regulators on Monday charged Dallas Mavericks owner and IU alumnus Mark Cuban with insider trading for allegedly using confidential information on a stock sale to avoid more than $750,000 in losses.

Members of the Men's Soccer team watch ESPNEWS announce their seeding for the 2008 NCAA Division I Tournament on Monday night at Yogi's Bar and Grill. Indiana will play the winner of St. Louis-Drake game on Nov. 25 at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

IU soccer team receives No. 6 seed in NCAAs

By Zina Kumok · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 12:03 a.m.

Sitting at Yogi’s Grill and Bar, the IU men’s soccer team waited for more than its meal. The Hoosiers waited for ESPN News to reveal the field of 48 for the NCAA Tournament. The Hoosiers were seeded sixth and will play Nov. 25 at home.

Freshman guard Malik Story attempts to block a shot from Northwestern State's Keithan Hanckock during IU's 83-65 win Saturday at Assembly Hall. IU will face IU-Purdue University Indianapolis at 7 p.m. today at Assembly Hall.

Crean, Hoosiers hope to improve against IUPUI

By Matt Dollinger · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 12:02 a.m.

One game into the season, Tom Crean and his players have found plenty of flaws in their own play. “(We’re) up against a lot of challenges, but I don’t think any of our teammates aren’t up for it and our coaches as well,” junior guard Devan Dumes said after IU’s 83-65 victory in its season-opener against Northwestern State.

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‘College GameDay’ makes history by visiting HBCU

By Bryan Payton · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 12:01 a.m.

Kudos to ESPN’s “College GameDay.” The first appearance “GameDay” made for a game between two historically black colleges and universities was on Nov. 26, 2005, when they set up in Houston for the Bayou Classic game between Southern University and Grambling State University. The game was moved to the Houston location that year due to Hurricane Katrina. While that was a history-making event, history was made again this past Saturday as Chris Fowler, Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit and Desmond Howard broadcast from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Fla., their first broadcast on an HBCU campus. On their Senior Day, the FAMU Rattlers prevailed against the struggling Hampton University Pirates 45-24. The win improves the Rattlers’ record to 8-3 overall and 4-3 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

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IU student remembered for her love of acting

By Elvia Malagon · Tuesday, Nov. 18,2008 12 a.m.

Madeline Krause spent her life doing what she loved to do the most – acting. Krause was an actress who was able to “recite Dickens and Shakespeare with ease, and yet added just enough spunk to make it interesting and lively,” said Hannah Moss, a former actor and producer of the Monroe County Civic Theater’s production of a “Christmas Carol,” in an e-mail.

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Robinson’s 4th-place finish gets NCAA cross country bid

By Kyle Abrell · Monday, Nov. 17,2008 11:59 p.m.

IU’s cross country season came to a premature end this weekend for both the men’s and women’s teams, as they failed to attain at-large bids to advance to Nationals. “I guess we were one of the first teams out,” IU coach Ron Helmer said. “The good thing is that the women are knockin’ on the door, but the bad is the guys have enough talent for a national team. I’m a little disappointed for the seniors, but as a group, we didn’t do what we needed to do.”

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IU wrestling matches up against 2 opponents

By Sean Morrison · Monday, Nov. 17,2008 11:58 p.m.

Domination is the name of the game as the IU wrestling team goes against Wabash College and Manchester College in its first tri-meet of the season. “I just don’t want to beat guys,” said Paul Young, the 165-pound starter. “I want to destroy them. I want to be able to wrestle a perfect match.” The meet was originally supposed to be a dual between Wabash and IU, but Wabash scheduled Manchester for the same day. But having a second opponent isn’t changing the approach of the wrestlers.

Freshman forward Tom Pritchard battles a Northwestern State defender during the Hoosiers 83-65 win over Northwestern State on Saturday at Assembly Hall.

IU men's basketball team hosts cousins to the North

By Tom Kirby · Monday, Nov. 17,2008 11:57 p.m.

Even though the schools are only about 50 miles apart, IU-Purdue University Indianapolis will make its first visit to Assembly Hall tonight to take on the Hoosiers. It’s a game of seconds – the second time in history IU will face IUPUI and the second game of the season for IU coach Tom Crean and his inexperienced team. IU (1-0) is hoping to build off of its opening night, 18-point victory against Northwestern State. It’s IUPUI’s (1-1) third game of the season. The Jaguars notched their first victory a week ago against Michigan Tech, but lost the day before to Northeastern. Proximity isn’t the only similarity the two schools have. Like IU, the Jaguars’ roster is overall vertically challenged. There isn’t one player on IUPUI’s projected starting lineup taller than 6-foot-8. And through the first two games of the season, two of the eight players on the team who’ve recorded playing time are less than 6-foot. The matchup figures to be one of the last of the season IU will have the luxury of being the taller team, but as was the case against Northwestern State on Saturday, the Hoosiers might struggle crashing the boards.

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