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Detroit mayor pleads guilty

Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick pleaded guilty to felony charges Thursday in a sex scandal, forcing him out of office after months of defiantly holding onto his job leading the nation’s 11th-largest city. He was ordered jailed for four months and fined $1 million.

IU uses past upset as incentive to keep focus

Last week, the IU football team made a mockery out of its season opener against Western Kentucky, a team just recently inducted into college football’s top tier. On Saturday, the Hoosiers host a team that didn’t quite make the cut.

IU students, other young Republicans believe GOP can prevail in November

ST. PAUL, Minn. – They absolutely love Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Their goal is to convince everyone else their party will prevail. But these Republicans attending the convention this week aren’t older than 50, and many have their own definition of change. Meet the young Republicans.

IU Republicans applaud ‘sincerity’

When Arizona Sen. John McCain asked them to stand up, leaders of the IU College Republicans rose to applaud the “straight talk” approach.

Ready to fight

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Sen. John McCain urged Americans to fight with him Thursday night as he accepted the Republican Party’s nomination for president of the United States.

Young Hoosiers set for next big test

Volleyball set to host adidas Classic

Women’s team led by 7 juniors who have already taken program to new level

When one looks at a breakdown of the 2008 IU women’s soccer team, a number will stick out ­– zero. Zero is how many seniors this year’s team has on its roster.

4 freshmen from St. Louis area hope to help the men’s team earn National Championship No. 8

From the Cardinals to Nelly, the Gateway Arch to Budweiser, St. Louis’ influence spreads beyond its borders, and IU men’s soccer is reaping the benefits.

IU prepares for another road test this weekend

Getting to know all about you

IU looks to win 3rd Hoosier Classic when they open at Armstrong

Murray State might as well stay home

Tune in to Hoosier Sidelines for a preview of the game.

Georgetown transfer part of IU’s future

Doc Rivers had just finished restoring Boston’s rich basketball tradition when it hit him. Hot Pockets.

New weapons arm offense

For a significant part of 2008, Bloomington will get a good look at the future.

IU chemists receive $2.9 million grant

A group of IU chemists was awarded a $2.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation to study how virus parts arrange themselves into fully-formed viruses. The funding will be spent on building a center in Bloomington geared specifically to clarify the process of virus self-assembly.

1 year later, El Bistro going strong

Nestled in the basement of Read Residence Center since October 2007, El Bistro has exceeded expectations and appears to be going strong.

“Sex, Drugs & Rock ‘n Roll” to promote awareness

Live music, quasi-beer pong, drunk-goggle golf cart racing and the chance to toss a pie at Dean of Students Dick McKaig’s face: Sound like some kind of awesomely bizarre carnival? It kind of is, but the official name is “Sex, Drugs & Rock ‘n Roll,” and it’s happening from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday in Dunn Meadow. The event, in its first year, is hosted by Counseling and Psychological Services as a way to educate students about drugs, alcohol and sex.

One-on-one with Larry MacIntyre

Whenever news breaks at IU, one man shoulders most of the questions: IU Spokesman Larry MacIntyre. He’s the go-to guy for almost all Hoosier issues. MacIntyre spoke to the Indiana Daily Student about dealing with all the media for the University, Fourth Street dining and everything in between.

When real-life heroes don't cut it, believe in Batman

Here we are again. Summer is officially over and we are all back on campus, pretending to pay attention in class while actually secretly competing with our neighbor to see who can finish the crossword first. Or maybe that's just me.