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State of the Union

By Anna Piontek · Sunday, Nov. 25,2007 8:02 p.m.

At my dinner table this Thanksgiving, there were three conventional Democrats, three people too far left to call themselves Democrats and one socially conservative Republican. Even though the Republican was outnumbered 6-1, the lefties felt uncomfortable when the topic of abortion came up in conversation, and the righty felt attacked. No inflammatory words were exchanged; rather, our Thanksgiving discomfort was caused by all parties’ apprehension and fear of the opposing political abyss. This is not an unusual situation. It is the state of the union.

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In God’s country

Sunday, Nov. 25,2007 7:41 p.m.

Richard Roberts, the president of Oral Roberts University, resigned on Friday, amidst accusations that he and his wife misspent university funds and jeopardized the university’s tax-exempt status with fundraising efforts for a Republican candidate. Roberts is the son of school founder and well-known evangelist Oral Roberts, and although ORU’s strict dress code and morals have loosened over the years, students are still required to sign an honor code.

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Cracked cosmos

By Brian J. McFillen · Sunday, Nov. 25,2007 7:41 p.m.

Apparently, we’re doomed… Again. And this time it’s the astrophysicists’ fault. On Wednesday, the London Telegraph reported that in an upcoming article in New Scientist, physicists Lawrence Krauss and James Dent claim that by observing evidence of dark matter in a 1998 project measuring the light from supernova, scientists might have shortened the lifespan of the universe.

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My favorite things

By John Barnett and Stefania Marghitu · Sunday, Nov. 25,2007 7:38 p.m.

Every year, Oprah reveals “My Favorite Things,” a list of what she believes are the best products and gift ideas around. This is always her most popular show, as the lucky guests all receive some of her favorite things. This year especially, a lucky group of Macon, Ga., residents seemed quite hysterical when they received these offerings from O herself.

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Gordon shines as Hoosiers improve to 3-0

By Chris Engel · Friday, Nov. 23,2007 7:49 a.m.

For the first four minutes of Tuesday’s game, the No. 8 IU men’s basketball team looked like it would be in for a battle against the University of North Carolina-Wilmington.

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Believing in 13

By Lee Hurwitz · Wednesday, Nov. 21,2007 12:18 a.m.

Somewhere, Terry Hoeppner is smiling. Whether he saw the game will forever be unknown, but what happened at Memorial Stadium on Saturday night vindicated a program that has not gone to a bowl game since 1993. A 27-24 victory over Purdue (7-5, 3-5) to win the Old Oaken Bucket and most likely take IU to a bowl game did more than just satisfy the Hoosier football team.

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Students facilitate carpools over Facebook

By Ab D. Phillip and Melissa Whitson · Tuesday, Nov. 20,2007 8:20 p.m.

CLEMSON, S.C. – For those feeling the stress of finding a ride home for upcoming holidays, a new Facebook application may help relieve those worries. The application, called Carpool, allows users to post where they plan to travel so others without a means of transportation can find rides home.

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Around the arts

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Nov. 20,2007 9:46 a.m.

Orion String Quartet When: 8 p.m. Nov. 23 Where: Auer Hall More information: Orion String Quartet, the Jacobs School of Music Resident Ensemble, will give a free performance. This event is open to the public. Songwriter Showcase When: 8 p.m. Nov. 19 Where: Players Pub, 424 S. Walnut St. More Information: Hosted by Tim O’Malley, this weekly collaboration will feature Aaron Persinger, John Jeffries and Vonnie Scott. You must be 21 or older to attend.

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Sold-out game draws excise, 127 summonses

Tuesday, Nov. 20,2007 9:37 a.m.

State Excise Police issued 127 summonses during Saturday's football game against Purdue. Most were for illegal consumption or possession of alcohol, according to an Indiana State Excise Police press release.

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Bucket 100 raises $5,000 for Habitat

By Cheryl Thomas · Sunday, Nov. 18,2007 11:59 p.m.

A few hours before the football game on Nov. 17, 35 cyclists from IU and Purdue finished their 122-mile ride from West Lafayette to Bloomington. The riders enjoyed a tailgate celebrating the end of the second annual Bucket 100 Bike Tour, which raised more than $5,000 for Habitat for Humanity.

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