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In response to Levin

Thursday, Nov. 8,2007 7:41 p.m.

Jacob, I would think you like not being compared to Chase Cooper. Yes, you might espouse ideas that run in the face of the majority of IU’s students, but at least you express them in a rational manner, unlike the mean-spirited partisan bent that is Chase’s forte.

Thanks to the greek system

Thursday, Nov. 8,2007 7:41 p.m.

Thank you to the greek councils – Multicultural Greek Council, Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council and Panhellenic Association – for sponsoring the “Safe Halloween” again this year.

Stand up and dance!

Thursday, Nov. 8,2007 7:40 p.m.

On Oct. 19, I drove 800-plus miles to see Bob Dylan play at my alma mater. I went to many concerts at the auditorium in my day (Bright Eyes and OAR come to mind).

Capitalism doesn’t dictate cultural values

Thursday, Nov. 8,2007 7:39 p.m.

In Chase Cooper’s Oct. 3 opinion piece “Misery insurance,” he explains why the Congressional revision of the State Children’s Heath Insurance Program (SCHIP) is unnecessary. Simply put, Cooper argues that the growing number of uninsured in America is an unavoidable consequence of our capitalist economy and that the cost of providing health care to uninsured children is not worth an increase in taxes, a loss of freedoms or possible economic hindrance.

Racism still a problem

Thursday, Nov. 8,2007 7:37 p.m.

Although I’m not affiliated with your fine institution, please allow me to comment on Jonathan P. Rossing’s commentary (“In Our Genes,” Oct. 25). I must say, Mr. Rossing hit the nail right on the head – and hard!

Local pizza restaurant robbed

By Sara Amato · Thursday, Nov. 8,2007 5:01 p.m.

The Monroe County Pizza Department was burglarized Tuesday night after someone pried open the back door.

Clerk: Student voter turnout ‘typically very, very low’

By Lindsey Alexander · Thursday, Nov. 8,2007 12:43 a.m.

Voting inspectors said districts that primarily consist of students had low voter turn-out in Tuesday’s municipal election. At the Teter Quad polling facility, voting inspector Tom Duffy said the turnout was “very light.” Duffy said by 3:30 p.m. the voter turnout was “so light we can count ‘em on two hands.”

Provost lays out possible smoking ban exceptions

By Michael Reschke · Thursday, Nov. 8,2007 12:43 a.m.

The use of all tobacco products will be prohibited on University property starting Jan. 1, but Provost Karen Hanson might grant exceptions to the policy. “You can’t make addicted smokers cease addiction overnight,” Hanson said. The policy states exceptions might be granted by the provost for the use of tobacco products in areas near resident facilities and the Indiana Memorial Union.

Many IU victims do not seek rape justice

By Kristi Oloffson · Thursday, Nov. 8,2007 12:40 a.m.

After Mallory Deckard reported she was raped her freshman year, she didn’t know what she could do to help convict her accused rapist.

USA Today editor: Accuracy key to journalism

By Amanda Bridgman · Thursday, Nov. 8,2007 12:31 a.m.

Last night more than 500 people filled the IMU Alumni Hall to listen to USA Today Editor Ken Paulson speak about his career in journalism and the importance of the First Amendment.

IU’s emergency system in place

By Peter Stevenson · Thursday, Nov. 8,2007 12:28 a.m.

Students, staff and faculty can now sign up for the campus-wide emergency alert system on OneStart. IU officials announced the OneStart program Wednesday, and are encouraging everyone on campus to sign up.