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Expressing satisfaction

By Brian Welk · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 5:29 p.m.

If you’ve seen a coming-of-age sports movie or a racial integration film, you’ve seen them all. “The Express” attempts to combine both genres, and although it’s all familiar, it's also fairly convincing.

"Leo, I swear I didn't start that rumor about you not losing your virginity until you were 18."

Body of mediocrity

By Paul Mattingly · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 5:22 p.m.

As all movies about the Middle East do, “Body of Lies” really opens your eyes to a world that truly exists. You’ll be reminding yourself plenty of times that this type of stuff goes on all the time over there. But when it comes down to it, without DiCaprio and Crowe, “Body of Lies” is your average espionage thriller.

IUSA is turning around, but some initiatives will be difficult to enact

By Nathan Dixon · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:41 a.m.

Far too many students only think of broken promises, bloated budgets and election controversies when they think of the IU Student Association, if they think of anything at all.

Long Thompson’s last shot

By Editorial Board · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:39 a.m.

Mitch Daniels viewed getting arrested in college as his biggest mistake, much of Andy Horning’s Libertarian policy revolves around how he found Jesus, and Jill Long Thompson grew up on a family farm learning the value of hard work and integrity.Hoosiers couldn’t be more prepared to vote Nov. 4. Not unless they wanted to know a little more about the issues.The gubernatorial debate held Tuesday in the IU Auditorium focused mostly on personal questions of character and ethics.

Partisan hypocrisy

Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:38 a.m.

Justin P. Hill needs to stop trying to be the moral compass for IU. I don’t agree that John Edwards is the lowest form of a human being. Murderers, rapists and child molesters are worse than someone who cheats on his wife.

Cut out the ‘middle,’ man!

By Chase Cooper · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:37 a.m.

It turns out that outside our beautiful People’s Republic of Bloomingrad, most of the rest of the country is still politically – ahem – right.

The politics of hate

By Ayesha Awan · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:37 a.m.

It probably won’t surprise most of you to know that John McCain was met with a round of boos at a rally in Minnesota last Friday. It might surprise you to know that the booing came not from an audience of Democrats, but from an audience of Republicans, alleged McCain supporters. You’re probably wondering what could possibly cause an audience of loyal right-wingers to heckle their favorite war hero, their beloved senator, their presidential candidate of choice.

Pace’s 2nd coming

By Nick Wallace · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:36 a.m.

“Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” Being invited to meet Gen. Peter Pace after publishing a column critical of his appointment to the Kelley School’s Poling Chair, I couldn’t help but imagine the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff might have been keeping in mind this advice of Sun Tzu, a military commander himself 2,000-plus years ago.

Love sick, love songs

By Emily Campion · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:32 a.m.

Love. It can make us do crazy things: get tattoos, compromise our morals and say things such as “I love you, pookie bear.” Now I don’t know about you, but I don’t think I’ve ever called a lover “pookie bear” or “sugar lumpkin.” However, there is one thing I am guilty of doing: picking an extraordinarily embarrassing song to represent my affection for my special someone.

Live karaoke at Jake's

Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:30 a.m.

Who: Supergroup Good e Nuff (members of Prizzy Prizzy Please, Tammar and Busman’s Holiday) What: Live Band Rock ‘N’ Roll Karaoke. An actual live band consisting of local musicians will perform 50 songs from The Cardigans’ “Lovefool” to Pavement’s “Cut Your Hair.” Suggestions are welcome for upcoming selections.

Hip-hop artist David Banner plays with a band member's guitar during the Hip Hop Live Tour with rappers Little Brother and Talib Kweli on Monday night at the Bluebird Nightclub.

Hip Hop Live! tour comes to Bloomington

Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:29 a.m.

Critically acclaimed rapper Talib Kweli and fellow emcees David Banner and Little Brother brought their signature brands of hip-hop to a raving crowd at the Bluebird on Monday night. Headlining in 19 cities on the sophomore year of the Hip Hop Live! Tour presented by Flow TV, the three diverse artists rallied on the success and critical acclaim of the previous year’s tour that touted stars such as Ghostface Killah and Rakim.

PepsiCo to cut 3,300 jobs as profit falls 10 percent

Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:27 a.m.

NEW YORK – PepsiCo announced plans on Tuesday to cut 3,300 jobs and close six plants as it deals with lagging U.S. drinks sales and a surging dollar, which will hurt profits from its rapidly growing international business.

Polls open with Canadian PM seeking majority

Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:26 a.m.

OTTAWA – Canada’s Conservative prime minister appeared poised to retain his job as polls opened in Tuesday’s national election, but he faced a greater challenge in winning a parliamentary majority to bolster his power. Both polls and pundits predicted another minority government for Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

World stocks soar on bank rescue plan

Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:25 a.m.

LONDON – Stock markets in Europe and Asia rose strongly for a second straight day Tuesday after Wall Street rallied from its worst week ever on optimism about government attempts to shore up the world’s battered financial system. The FTSE 100 index of leading shares was up 200.68 points, or 4.7 percent, at 4,457.58, while Germany’s DAX was up 211.63, or 4.2 percent, at 5,274.08. The CAC-40 in France was 168.01 points, or 4.8 percent, stronger at 3,699.51.

Long Thompson supporters gather

By Morgan Waters · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 1:01 a.m.

Supporters lined the block near the Sample Gates anxiously awaiting Jill Long Thompson’s pre-debate rally to begin. As students and volunteers arrived, people began passing out signs and pamphlets.

Gov. Daniels makes appearance at rally

By Nicole Palmer · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 1 a.m.

While firefighters served hamburgers and hot dogs, and supporters signed the “Mitch Daniels for Governor” RV One, the sea of green-and-white “My Man Mitch” T-shirts waited for Indiana’s current governor to make an appearance.

Libertarian candidate for governor Andy Horning answers a question from debate moderator Tom Cochrun during the final gubernatorial debate Tuesday night at IU Auditorium.

Libertarian Andy Horning appeals to undecided voters

By Ben Phelps · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 1 a.m.

IU students’ opinions on Tuesday night’s gubernatorial debate at the IU Auditorium are as different as the candidates they support. But students interviewed could agree Libertarian Andrew Horning – who in the past has complained about a lack of equal coverage – left his mark on the audience.

Moderator Tom Cochrun, and gubernatorial candidates Andy Horning, Mitch Daniels and Jill Long Thompson talk Tuesday evening at the IU Auditorium.

Campaign descends on IU

By Lauren Clason · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 12:57 a.m.

In Tuesday night’s final gubernatorial debate at the IU Auditorium, candidates sparred over the Indiana government’s ties to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two enormous mortgage-lending companies that the government recently rescued.Democratic candidate Jill Long Thompson accused Gov. Mitch Daniels of making risky investments with government money.“Well as you know, junk bonds are considered high-risk investments, and you know that Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have had a bailout by the federal government,” Long Thompson said. “I think it’s also important to know that there’s no investment policy for those dollars.”But Daniels defended his actions, saying there are guidelines to government investments.PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines

IU President Michael McRobbie speaks Tuesday during the State of the University speech at IU-Purdue University Indianapolis.

McRobbie says credit crisis will not halt plans

By Nick Cusack · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 12:57 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – IU President Michael McRobbie delivered his first State of the University address at IU-Purdue University Indianapolis about his goals and initiatives, commending progress made and adding to his already ambitious plans – even in the face of a credit crisis.Video: McRobbie's Address

Lewis listed as questionable for Saturday’s matchup with Illinois

By Ryan Gregg · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 12:54 a.m.

More than 55 percent of the IU football team’s offensive production was in a protective boot Tuesday. IU coach Bill Lynch said junior quarterback Kellen Lewis sustained a high ankle sprain during last Saturday’s 45-9 loss to Iowa, the team’s fourth consecutive loss, and is listed as questionable for this weekend’s contest at Illinois.Audio: Lynch's press conference