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House manager Trish Hausmann (right) talks with an audience member before a performance of "The Wild Party" Friday night at the Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center.

House manager ensures positive theater experiences

By Allison Tyra · Wednesday, Nov. 5,2008 1:18 a.m.

Though they might not realize it, every person who attends a play at the Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center has a guardian angel in Trish Hausmann. As the house manager, she works to ensure safety, efficiency and, as much as possible, the satisfaction of every audience member during each play.

Indiana outcome still uncertain

Wednesday, Nov. 5,2008 12:18 a.m.

Indiana voters split nearly down the middle in what was perhaps the closest race in the nation between Barack Obama and John McCain. Obama was close to snapping Indiana’s streak of backing Republican presidential nominees for 10 straight elections, but counting continued late Tuesday as unofficial vote tallies by The Associated Press showed him holding a lead of about 8,000 votes out of some 2.6 million cast.

LOCAL RESULTS

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Nov. 5,2008 12 a.m.

Local Results (as of 10:15 p.m. with 52 percent of precincts reporting)

Obama clinches key states

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2008 9:46 p.m.

Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is closing in on the magic number to clinch the election, early results indicate.

The site of Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama's election night rally at Grant Park in Chicago is shown, Friday, Oct. 31, 2008. Chicago authorities are bracing for as many as a million people in downtown Grant Park Tuesday night to cheer on Barack Obama as election returns come in, a potential celebration and security headache.

Stage set for Obama speech in Chicago

By Kristi Oloffson · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2008 6:56 p.m.

The stage is set. And the supporters are certainly beyond ready. All of Chicago seems anxious, hoping their Illinois senator will claim victory in a historic election before giving a speech in Grant Park downtown later tonight. Results are just beginning to pour in from states with polls that close the earliest- including Indiana.

Dems looking for big pickups in Senate

Tuesday, Nov. 4,2008 6:14 p.m.

Democrats counted on solidifying their thin leadership grip on the Senate as voters flocked to the polls Tuesday to fill 35 Senate seats. Embattled Republicans braced for losses but hoped they would be modest ones. Democrats were optimistic that the only two Democratic senators who will lose their Senate seats as a result of the national elections will be Barack Obama and Joe Biden.

Obama makes last-minute stop in Indy

Tuesday, Nov. 4,2008 3:42 p.m.

Democratic Sen. Barack Obama flew to Indianapolis late Tuesday morning to surprise some voters with a round of last-minute phone calls. Obama arrived at Indianapolis International Airport around 10:30 a.m. and headed to a nearby United Auto Workers Local 550 “Get Out the Vote” call center. He stayed there about 45 minutes and made 13 phone calls.

Obama, McCain head home to vote

Tuesday, Nov. 4,2008 2:40 p.m.

Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama joined voters eager to cast ballots on Tuesday before making one last pitch for supporters to turn out for their historic presidential contest.

Students head to polls in force

By Sam Leffers · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2008 12:56 p.m.

Students at Read Center are showing up to vote in force today, and a quick glance into other voting centers shows the same result.UPDATE: Assembly Hall poll stations moved from South Lobby to North Lobby

Republican presidential candidate John McCain speaks to supporters as Sen. Joe Lieberman and McCain's wife Cindy stand behind him at a rally on Monday at the Indianapolis International Airport. McCain told the attendees that he needs their votes.

McCain uses Indiana visit to urge supporters to vote

By Kristi Oloffson · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2008 12:16 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – John McCain is counting on Indiana. In a final plea to Hoosiers on Monday, McCain urged about 5,000 supporters to show up to the polls in a fiery and aggressive speech on election eve on the runway at the Indianapolis International Airport.SLIDESHOW: Students vote early TuesdayMAP: Polling locationsPodcast: Hoosier Headlines

Race, gender play important roles

By Ben Phelps · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2008 12:14 a.m.

Regardless of the outcome in today’s elections, there will be a first in Washington next January. Either the first black man will be president or the first woman will be vice president, capping what might be the most ground-breaking election in America’s history. But these firsts don’t come without risks and challenges for each candidate’s constituents.

IU College Democrats: Students ‘work for this moment’

By Zina Kumok · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2008 12:12 a.m.

Junior AnnElyse Gibbons only wants two things after Tuesday’s election: to sleep and catch up on homework. As president of Students for Baron Hill, an executive board member of IU Students for Barack Obama and secretary for the IU College Democrats, campaign season has been busy for her. President of IU College Democrats Anna Strand also said the campaign has affected her sleep cycle, limiting her to a few hours a night.

IU club hockey falls twice to Michigan

By Tyler James Perry · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2008 12:11 a.m.

The IU club hockey team suffered two losses against Michigan over the weekend. The Hoosiers have now lost four in a row after losing two games to Davenport the week before. The team’s record is 6-4. Friday’s game was neck-and-neck, with the score deadlocked at one for most of the contest. The Wolverines managed to get a power play goal to go ahead 2-1. Then a fluke goal on a bounce gave Michigan a 3-1 lead, which proved to be insurmountable, as that became the final score. “It was another close game all the way through,” IU coach Tom Orr said. “Towards the end, we dominated play but just couldn’t get a goal.”

IU College Republicans: Supporters hope GOP can win

By Haley Adams · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2008 12:11 a.m.

With John McCain down in the polls and Barack Obama paraphernalia covering campus, Bloomington conservatives might feel a bit discouraged for today’s election. But for members of IU College Republicans, McCain is anything but the underdog. IU College Republicans Chairwoman and junior Chelsea Kane said the polls showing McCain behind Obama are not slowing their campaign efforts.

Obama: an example of sport revealing character

By Bryan Payton · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2008 12:09 a.m.

If you’re like me, you’ve been consumed by this year’s election. I just can’t seem to get enough of it. As one of your sports columnists, I’ve probably done my readers a disservice during the bulk of this semester as the majority of the TV I’ve been watching has consisted of campaign news. And if I do watch anything else, it’s via DVR. I honestly haven’t even watched much football.

Nick’s owner dies Sunday

By Michael Reschke · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2008 12:09 a.m.

Richard “Dick” Barnes, owner of Bloomington landmark Nick’s English Hut, died Sunday at age 83. “He was a gentleman in the old sense of the word,” said Bob “Hebe” Hebenstreit, Nick’s bartender.

Campaigning 101 for the blue and white

By Michael Sanserino · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2008 12:08 a.m.

The folks who’ve been knocking on my door for the past few months tell me today’s Election Day. In honor of this highly ignored American holiday, I wanted to do a little research to see if any of the most famous campaign slogans could help inspire the Indianapolis Colts – who survived the Midterm Elections with a 4-4 record – to improve their approval ratings and squeak into the playoffs.

The Bloomington Fire Department battles a fire at Delilah's Pet Shop, 1320 N. College Ave., Monday morning. The cause of the fire is unknown.

Pet shop fire kills about 20 animals

By Larry Buchanan · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2008 12:08 a.m.

Karene Kidwell’s worst fear came true Monday. Kidwell, owner of Delilah’s Pet Shop, watched as the Bloomington Fire Department tried to extinguish a fire at the shop. The fire department was notified of the blaze at about 6:15 a.m. The fire took about three hours to extinguish.Slideshow: Fire at Delilah's Pet Shop

IU senior forward Whitney Thomas goes up for a basket over Southern Indiana's Courtney Perry during a game on Saturday at Assembly Hall. IU won 93-49.

Hoosiers conclude exhibition schedule versus Indianapolis

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2008 12:07 a.m.

After the IU women’s basketball team’s 93-49 blowout of Southern Indiana on Saturday, it might seem there is not much left to work on. But IU coach Felisha Legette-Jack said there are improvements to be made. On Saturday, the team shot just 47.8 percent from the free-throw line and grabbed 40 rebounds when Legette-Jack said they should have had at least 50. Legette-Jack said two key areas needing to be addressed are free-throw shooting and tenacity and purpose when it comes to rebounding. “If we can get our free throws together and be hungrier for those offensive rebounds and we keep doing what we’ve already done, I think we have a good shot at being a pretty good team,” she said. The Hoosiers will have another opportunity to show improvement as they take on Indianapolis in their final exhibition game at 7 p.m. today in Assembly Hall.

Spice up your winter look with new coat styles

By Gabrijel Gelic · Monday, Nov. 3,2008 11:39 p.m.

With days getting shorter and the temperature dropping, the fashion focus is turning to winter coats. This season promises to be one in which coats will shine in a variety of new styles and shapes.