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Little tyke the tank

By Abra Oliver · Monday, Jan. 7,2008 9:06 p.m.

Do you enjoy a nice, fruity cocktail? How about a strong Jack and Coke or a cold screwdriver packed with lovely vitamin C goodness? Do you usually stop at one? Four? If this last number sounds more like you, then you have been classified into a category you may not know much about.

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Serving up Serbs

By Scott Leadingham · Monday, Jan. 7,2008 9:06 p.m.

Christmas is more than consumerism. It is a time to remind ourselves of the idiosyncrasies of our families. My family, for example, holds the record for most screwy, a distinction that was reiterated this past season. No matter their quirkiness, however, I realize every year not only how fond I am of these Croatians, but that I’m bound to inherit some of their undesirable traits.

Jay Seawell IDS IU junior Michael Zaremski and IU senior Topher Lenz swing sledgehammers in order to break up the front steps of a house on Elmer Street in Biloxi, Miss. The city of Biloxi was going to demolish the house, which suffered damage from Hurricane Katrina, Y'ALL executive board member and trip planner Mike Deranek said. However, the house's owner was financially unable to tear the house down and the city threatened to add the cost of demolition to the owner's taxes, Deranek said. Without the help of Y'ALL, the city would have repossessed the property, he said.

Continued support

By Elvia Malagon · Monday, Jan. 7,2008 4:01 a.m.

While most students were recovering from finals, 120 students kicked off their winter break by spending six days in Mississippi and Louisiana. PHOTO GALLERY: Y'ALL relief trip

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Brotherly bands bring sounds of the south to the ‘Bird

By Rorye O'Connor and Rorye O'Conner · Monday, Jan. 7,2008 12:49 a.m.

Two family-oriented bands with southern roots graced the angular stage at The Bluebird Friday night. The Springfield, Mo.-based band Big Smith was the main event, playing with a mix of rock, bluegrass and gospel influences. Local group The Payton Brothers Band warmed up the crowd with “part hillbilly, part rock” music.

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Braun’s big second half leads IU to first Big Ten win

By Zachary Osterman · Monday, Jan. 7,2008 12:25 a.m.

IU women’s basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack preached solid, attacking basketball in the wake of a 55-49 home loss to rival Purdue last Thursday. Her players answered Sunday, getting to the basket and the free-throw line – especially late in the game – in their 70-62 win over Illinois in Bloomington.

Jay Seawell IDS Junior wide receiver James Hardy walks off the field of Sun Devil Stadium following IU's 49-33 loss to Oklahoma State in the 2007 Insight Bowl December 31 in Tempe, Ariz. The bowl game, IU's first in 14 years, was Hardy's last game as a Hoosier; the wide receiver declared for the NFL draft Friday, January 4.

Hardy to leave IU for NFL Draft

Monday, Jan. 7,2008 12:23 a.m.

James Hardy, IU’s all-time and single-season record-holder in both receptions and touchdown catches, declared himself eligible for the NFL Draft on Friday, forgoing his final year of eligibility.

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Clemens says he’s open to taking lie detector test

By Ronald Blum · Monday, Jan. 7,2008 12:22 a.m.

Roger Clemens might be willing to take a lie-detector test, was “shocked” close friend Andy Pettitte used human growth hormone and, in his first interview since the Mitchell Report, said – again – that he probably will retire.

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Unlucky 13

By Lee Hurwitz · Monday, Jan. 7,2008 12:17 a.m.

Fifteen minutes into the game, the Hoosiers' magical run was over.

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While you were gone…

By Ab D. Phillip · Monday, Jan. 7,2008 12:03 a.m.

IU implements new text messaging alert service About 2,600 students registered for the IU text messaging component of the IU-Notify emergency notification service, which became available in early December.

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IU, Sony form partnership to conduct research

By Dae Woo Son · Sunday, Jan. 6,2008 11:57 p.m.

After a year of talks, IU and Sony have entered into an agreement that will allow IU to buy Sony products at a discount and help IU researchers work with the Japanese electronics giant.

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Indiana Daily Student jumps off the page

By Carrie Ritchie · Sunday, Jan. 6,2008 11:56 p.m.

I awoke Sunday morning bleary-eyed, tired from a full Saturday of helping my sorority during women’s recruitment. Despite my fatigue, I was excited to get to the newsroom to put out my first paper as the spring editor-in-chief.

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Villazon returns for jubilant performance

By George Jahn · Sunday, Jan. 6,2008 11:27 p.m.

VIENNA, Austria – They clapped before Rolando Villazon sang a single note. After all, it was the star tenor''s first performance since he suddenly canceled all engagements more than three months ago, for what his manager said were health reasons.

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