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Presidential hour

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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.


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Meerkat madness

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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.


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The bear necessities

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


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Don’t stop the presses!

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.




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Students to rally for Darfur

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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.


Brandon Foltz

IU grad opens Chicago-based restaurant on Dunn Street

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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.


Chris Pickrell

Woman lying across tracks hit by train, police say

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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.




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

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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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Woman struck by train

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The accident occurred in rural Bloomington, near the bend in Gifford Road. The railroad tracks at this location run between large residential properties.




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Preach on, Preacher Dan!

"Brother Jim” Gilles is on a mission from God to save your soul. According to his Web site, he has been “your holiness home missionary to the universities America” since 1982. But if he wants to preach at campuses in Indiana, he will have to stay within university-designated areas. Brother Jim sued Vincennes University in 2004 when it required him to file a request before speaking on campus and restricted him to a sidewalk in front of the student union.