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IU to break ground on new Data Center

By Whitney Mitchell · Friday, Oct. 12,2007 12:17 a.m.

IU’s new and much improved Data Center will be recognized during a groundbreaking ceremony Friday. The new, technologically advanced Data Center will serve as the new home for IU’s supercomputer, Big Red.

Mayoral candidates clash on environment, business expansion

By Lindsey Alexander · Friday, Oct. 12,2007 12:10 a.m.

At the last of the official mayoral debates, Democratic incumbent Mayor Mark Kruzan and Republican mayoral candidate David Sabbagh clashed on how to grow business and conserve green space in Bloomington. The event, which was held Thursday night at Ivy Tech Community College, marked the third and final debate between the challengers.

IU women hit hardwood for 1st time this year

By Brian Buckey · Friday, Oct. 12,2007 12:09 a.m.

Junior forward Amber Jackson has participated in late-night basketball practice events before, just not in front of thousands of fans decked out in cream and crimson.

Ready for hysteria

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

Friday night’s Hoosier Hysteria might be the first official practice for the IU men’s basketball team, but D.J. White knows better.

El Bistro serves up its 1st dishes in Read

By Shannon Dahmer · Friday, Oct. 12,2007 12:03 a.m.

The sweet and spicy smell of burritos, waffles and deli sandwiches filled the place once occupied by the greasy and salty smell of hamburgers and french fries.

ZTA hopes to raise $115,000 at BMOC

By Lindsey Alexander · Friday, Oct. 12,2007 12:02 a.m.

Friday night, junior Nate Schnader will be trying to pull off his best David Hasselhoff impression to fight breast cancer.

Live from New York – it sucks

By Cory Barker · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 11:20 p.m.

The 33rd season of “Saturday Night Live” began two weeks ago with very high hopes. After arguably some of the worst years in the show’s history, “SNL” finally turned funny last season. The great stable of cast members came together with tremendous recurring characters – The Two A-Holes, MacGruber, Penelope – and the always-hilarious digital shorts.

Presidential hour

By Alexandra Chtchedrina · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 11:18 p.m.

Presidential changes are everywhere you look these days. IU and Purdue have elected new presidents. Indiana State will soon follow. Unpredictable Russian elections are lurking around the corner, and the U.S. presidential contenders have seemingly been duking it out it out for ages.

Meerkat madness

By Michael Duncan · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 11:16 p.m.

After a week of odd study hours, one that blurred the line between night and day, I decided to take a little vacation from work and school to reset my internal clock.

The bear necessities

By Georgia Perry · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 11:16 p.m.

Numerous articles published in recent years have cited the pending extinction of polar bears as one of the most devastating effects of global warming.

Don’t stop the presses!

Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 11:15 p.m.

In the world of journalism, the First Amendment’s freedom of the press concerns government interference in media sources, not the consequences of media action that offends or outrages. The public’s reaction matters most.

Real estate agents take a stand against housing discrimination in N.W. Indiana

By Associated Press and Alexandra R. Moses · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 11:14 p.m.

GARY – A group of real estate agents is taking a stand against racism in housing in northwestern Indiana at a time when discrimination complaints nationally are rising.

Man sentenced to 20 years in jail for killing police dog, other charges

By Associated Press and Alexandra R. Moses · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 11:13 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – A convicted burglar has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for multiple crimes, including the fatal shooting of a police dog.

National Hispanic Heritage Month comes to close with final fiesta

By Chelsea Merta · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 11:13 p.m.

The national month-long celebration of Latino culture will come to an end Saturday as Bloomington holds its own final fiesta, Fiesta del Otono.

Students to rally for Darfur

By Chelsea Merta · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 11:12 p.m.

The Beijing 2008 Olympics theme may be “One World, One Dream,” but China has some questions to answer about their involvement with Sudan, said Katie Wolt, a representative of Students Taking Action Now: Darfur.

IU grad opens Chicago-based restaurant on Dunn Street

By Anna Radtke · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 11:11 p.m.

Neon Wrigleyville and Budweiser signs on the walls shine through the windows of Bloomington’s newest addition to the dining scene. The signs are the only way to spot the restaurant since its outdoor sign was stolen last week.

Woman lying across tracks hit by train, police say

By Elizabeth Dilts · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 11:10 p.m.

A woman apparently lying across train tracks was hit and dragged 38 feet by an eastbound train on Bloomington’s southeast side Thursday afternoon, according to a press release from Chief Deputy Scott Mellinger of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department.

Indian Student Association celebrates Hindu holiday with traditional dance, colorful clothing

By Chelsea Merta · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 10:08 p.m.

It may not be the holiday season yet, but one of the most important times of year is coming up for the Hindu religion. Navrati begins Friday, and will last for 10 nights until Oct. 20, Indian Student Association President Veral Patel said.

Bloomington author hosts informal discussion on issue of immigration

By Rama Sobhani · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 10:08 p.m.

The debate over immigration is hardly a new thing in the United States, but the names and faces associated with it are constantly changing and the literature discussing it is ever expanding.

New SoFA Gallery exhibits to feature contemporary jewelry and holloware through Nov.

By Lara Streyle · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 10:07 p.m.

Friday night, the SoFA Gallery will open two new exhibits to the public. The first, “Field of Vision: Contemporary Jewelry and Holloware” will showcase the unique and sophisticated works of both national and international artists. The second is “Personal Objects: Personal Spaces,” an exhibit dedicated to everyday objects made personal through computer-aided design, by Nicole Jacquard, an assistant professor of metalsmithing.

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