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Sampson says he gave ‘right answer’

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Nov. 2,2007 12:07 a.m.

IU men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson disputed parts of a report that claim he knowingly participated in impermissible three-way recruiting phone calls.

Candidates set for city water fight

By Paul Coover · Friday, Nov. 2,2007 12:04 a.m.

A proposed $42 million expansion of Bloomington’s water treatment plant is described by the city’s utilities department as necessary to protect Bloomington’s clean water supply, but some local politicians – including mayoral candidate David Sabbagh – are reluctant to promote the plan without a second opinion.

Outreach Kenya hosts 1st 5K run to benefit Africa

By Nadia LaMantia · Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 11:30 p.m.

The Outreach Kenya Development Volunteers will host its first Open 5k run Saturday to benefit the Neighbors in Action organization of West Kenya. The event is from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the IU cross country course.

Rec Sports launches podcasts to reach students

By Sara Ko · Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 11:30 p.m.

IU Recreational Sports has started a series of video podcasts to inform and reach more students.

Students celebrate ‘Dia de los Muertos’

By Chelsea Merta · Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 11:26 p.m.

Colorful paper banners were woven throughout the tree branches and streamers trickled down the gravestones as more than 60 students huddled around the cemetery outside of Foster Quad on Thursday evening.

4 $50 counterfeit bills pass through campus businesses

By Shannon McEnerney · Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 11:25 p.m.

Four counterfeit $50 bills passed through the Indiana Memorial Union Starbucks and Burger King on Wednesday. The IU Police Department is working with the Secret Service in Indianapolis to investigate the case, said IUPD Capt. Jerry Minger.

Flood waters

Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 10:02 p.m.

People evacuate a flooded area in Villahermosa, Mexico, yesterday.

Bush says Democrats' attitudes could bring 'terrible consequences'

By Jennifer Loven · Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 10:01 p.m.

President Bush compared Congress’ Democratic leaders Thursday with people who ignored the rise of Lenin and Hitler early in the last century, saying “the world paid a terrible price” then and risks similar consequences for inaction today.

Chrysler to eliminate up to 12,000 jobs in effort to slash costs

Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 9:59 p.m.

Chrysler LLC said Thursday it plans to cut up to 12,000 jobs, or up to 15 percent of its workforce, as part of an effort to slash costs and match slowing demand for some vehicles.

Lawrence County judge’s death ruled a suicide

By Associated Press and Alexandra R. Moses · Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 9:26 p.m.

BEDFORD – A coroner has ruled the death of Lawrence Circuit Court Judge Richard D.

Cheney defends CIA interrogation techniques at American Legion speech

By Alexandra R. Moses · Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 9:25 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Vice President Dick Cheney defended the CIA’s interrogation practices against suspected terrorists Thursday, telling Indiana soldiers and veterans that the agency’s program has yielded intelligence that’s averted deadly terrorist attacks.

Local couple arrested for child abuse

By Sara Amato · Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 9:24 p.m.

Two Bloomington residents were arrested Wednesday evening after officers found two children living in an unsafe environment in the residents’ home.

Indiana considered for ‘Tornado Alley’ designation

By Nathan Brown · Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 9:21 p.m.

A recent tornado that damaged homes in Nappanee, Ind., has added fuel to the debate about whether or not Indiana should be included in the list of states comprising “tornado alley.”

Oprah cuts 9 inches off Hilary Swank’s hair on segement for show set to air Friday

By Associated Press · Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 8:24 p.m.

NEW YORK – Hilary Swank must really trust Oprah Winfrey. The Oscar-winning actress let the talk-show host chop off a little more than 9 inches of her hair during a segment that was to air Friday on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”

J.K. Rowling 1st post-Harry Potter book to be auctioned in December

By Associated Press · Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 8:24 p.m.

- From Associated Press reports LONDON – J.K. Rowling has completed her first book not to feature teen wizard Harry Potter – an illustrated collection of magical fairy stories titled “The Tales of Beedle the Bard.”

Upcoming Auditions

Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 8:23 p.m.

For Merry Mac Players’ ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’

‘Rocky Horror’ patrons shiver with anticipation at Halloween showings

By Nick Mills and Nicholas Mills · Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 8:22 p.m.

On Halloween night, debauchery, sexuality and campiness found their way into the Buskirk-Chumley Theater for the 7:30 p.m. showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”, hosted by the Cardinal Stage Company.

Rappers set to entertain at Rhino’s this weekend

By Nathan Brown · Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 8:21 p.m.

Fans of hip-hop and rap music will unite at 8 p.m. Sunday at Rhino’s All-Ages Music Club to listen to the rhymes and beats of Grayskul and Mac Lethal.

Greek revolution

Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 7:41 p.m.

Fraternities and sororities often get a bad rap from those outside the greek system, sometimes deservedly so. For example, the criticism directed at Delta Zeta sorority was justified when the DePauw chapter evicted 23 women from its house who were overweight or of color. Critics suspected they did this out of fear of the negative stereotype those women were giving to the house. Fraternities and sororities should take responsibility for poor judgment ranging from white fraternity brothers in blackface to demeaning and deadly hazing incidents.

Spun off to death

By Cory Barker · Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 7:39 p.m.

As an extremely rabid fan of television, I will defend the major networks in any capacity, even when their actions are a bit sketchy. Recently, however, a few decisions have caused me to question exactly what the hell is going on with these bigwigs. My frustrations primarily stem from the sudden outbursts of adaptations of “spin-offs.” In the last week, rumors have been abounding about two new spin-offs currently in development by FOX and NBC respectively. The first is an offshoot of FOX’s “hit” “Prison Break.”

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