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Women’s soccer team on collision course with Purdue

By Jacob Stewart · Monday, Oct. 8,2007 11:27 p.m.

At the beginning of any Big Ten season, there must be some concern from the teams that the toughness of the conference will lead them to drop a few games to competitive opponents. In the middle of the storm that is Big Ten conference play, the IU women’s soccer team has opened the season hot, losing only one game and riding an 11-game unbeaten streak after a 1-0 victory over Michigan State on Sunday.

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Is the 'freshman 15' just a myth?

By Nathan Hart · Monday, Oct. 8,2007 10:18 p.m.

With national obesity rates expanding, what used to be labeled the “freshman 10” has evolved into the modern-day legend of the “freshman 15.” According to several recent studies, however, that myth doesn’t necessarily reflect true trends on college campuses.

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Depression awareness day to be Thursday

By Heather Haemker · Monday, Oct. 8,2007 10:16 p.m.

Many students around the country suffer from depression but do not realize it. IU’s Counseling and Psychological Services will try to help change that fact on Thursday when it takes part in the National Depression Screening and Awareness Day.

Bad dialogue, flat acting hurt Star Wars love scenes.

Growth spurt

By Ben Homrig · Monday, Oct. 8,2007 10:14 p.m.

The organic food market has blossomed around the country in the last few years. According to the the Organic Trade Association, U.S. organic food sales grew by 22.1 percent in 2006 alone, reaching $16.9 billion. Through Bloomingfoods, local organic growers and the community farmers’ market, Bloomington is contributing to this trend.

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UAW sets Wednesday strike deadline for Chrysler contract as talks resume

By Tom Krisher · Monday, Oct. 8,2007 10:03 p.m.

DETROIT – The United Auto Workers has set a deadline of 11 a.m. Wednesday to agree on a new contract with Chrysler LLC or workers could strike. The deadline, confirmed Monday morning by Chrysler spokeswoman Michele Tinson, gives negotiators less than 48 hours until a strike could be called.

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Fashion statement

Monday, Oct. 8,2007 10:02 p.m.

Joan Rivers would be proud. There are lots of reasons Americans decide to vote one way or the other on Election Day. Sometimes it’s the candidates’ platforms, and sometimes it’s party loyalty. But no political preference is ever decided these days without the consideration of one last integral factor: the candidates’ fashion sense.

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Embrace your kink

By Grace Low · Monday, Oct. 8,2007 10:01 p.m.

I'm so excited. I just can’t hide it. The 22nd Bloomington Eroticon is this coming Saturday! Whee! “What is Eroticon?” the new-to-Bloomington reader might ask.

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Business students make a ‘case’

By Anna Radtke · Monday, Oct. 8,2007 10 p.m.

Most students start thinking about getting a job soon after graduating college. For many, however, the thought of starting can be scary. In order to prepare students for this life step, IU’s Kelley School of Business holds case competitions.

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Goldblum to the rescue

By Scott Leadingham · Monday, Oct. 8,2007 10 p.m.

A recent article from the satirical news publication The Onion poked fun at one of the critical issues facing our country: housing troops in the homes of private citizens. Think it’s a moot point? Think the concept is absurd? It is.

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Howling mad

By Peter Chen · Monday, Oct. 8,2007 9:59 p.m.

"I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness.” – Allen Ginsberg, “Howl.” Though you may not always know it from the usual themes of my columns, I am an English major through and through.

BRITAIN ANTI WAR PROTEST

Britain to withdraw half its troops

By David Stringer · Monday, Oct. 8,2007 9:51 p.m.

Britain will withdraw nearly half its troops in Iraq beginning next spring, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Monday, leaving a contingent of 2,500 soldiers in the war.

Combs Lawsuit

Former associate sues Diddy for over $19M

Monday, Oct. 8,2007 9:20 p.m.

A former associate of Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a lawsuit from prison against the hip-hop mogul, claiming Combs owes him more than $19 million for music by the late rapper Notorious B.I.G.

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Travel writer to share experiences, advice today at IMU

By Jessica Andrews · Monday, Oct. 8,2007 9:19 p.m.

World travel and thrifty adventure will be the main topic today as travel author Doug Lansky gives insight on the benefits and challenges facing young explorers. The lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Whittenberger Auditorium at the Indiana Memorial Union and will feature photos, videos and commentary from Lansky’s many travels.

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Letters from abroad

By Lindsey Landis · Monday, Oct. 8,2007 9:18 p.m.

BOLOGNA, Italy – The easiest way to cross the chaotic streets here is to just close your eyes and run.

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