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Bill passed to pull troops

By Alyson Brodsy and Anne Flaherty · Friday, April 27,2007 12 a.m.

WASHINGTON – A defiant Democratic-controlled Senate passed legislation Thursday that would require the start of troop withdrawals from Iraq by Oct. 1, propelling Congress toward a historic veto showdown with President Bush on the war.

Save it for Arkansas

By Rachel Fullmer · Friday, April 27,2007 12 a.m.

Though it’s nowhere near the appropriate time for me to officially announce which of the many fine potential presidential candidates I’ll endorse in 2008, there is one among the field that I continually support: Hillary Rodham Clinton. She’s cutthroat. She’s driven. She’s been my girl from day one. Hillary even outranks Nancy Pelosi and Ruth Bader Ginsburg when it comes to my personal holy political trinity. Idolatry, I know, but these three ladies are as fierce and as deserving of admiration.

Local market to host fundraiser for Virginia Tech Hokie Memorial

By Kelly Cochran · Friday, April 27,2007 12 a.m.

As much of America rushes to help the Virginia Tech community in any way possible through the aftermath of the April 16 shootings, a local Bloomington grocery store has made their plans to help.

In Us We (should) Trust

Friday, April 27,2007 12 a.m.

You may have started to notice Indiana license plates popping up with the words “In God We Trust” inscribed underneath a handsome Old Glory flapping in the wind. If you haven’t, and you own a vehicle, perhaps you need to stop in for a regular vision checkup before you get behind the wheel again: this plate is the Next Big Thing. Or perhaps it already is, given its stunning popularity which has made it the most widely sold plate in the state today. Since they were introduced at the beginning of this year more than half a million of these transcendental tags have been distributed.

Fake ID use common in Bloomington

By Paige Ingram · Friday, April 27,2007 12 a.m.

IU junior Whitney Daulton said it was relatively easy for her to use a fake ID at certain Bloomington establishments when she was underage.

IU Pools prepare for summer crowd

By Anna Newell · Friday, April 27,2007 12 a.m.

As the weather warms up, there is anticipation for summer activities. IU provides three pools on campus for the public, IU students, faculty and staff. The two indoor pools are the six-lane Royer Pool at the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Center and the eight-lane, Counsilman/Billingsley Aquatic Center at the Student Recreational Sports Center.

Health Center offers free assessment to students

By Rebecca Glasgow · Friday, April 27,2007 12 a.m.

While many students are unaware of the IU Health Center’s program, Health Assessment and Consultation offers students a free measurement of their fitness health.

Bloomington Police Reports

By Shannon McEnerney · Friday, April 27,2007 12 a.m.

Man reports being robbed, beaten by 3 men Wednesday

IU alumnus to receive Asia/Pacific American Alumni Award

By Whitney Wyckoff · Friday, April 27,2007 12 a.m.

When Yoshito Kawahara was younger, he was forced to live in an internment camp after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. More than six decades later, Kawahara has made a name for himself as a role model for the Asian community, and for his efforts he will be receiving the second Distinguished Asian/Pacific American Alumni Award, recognizing him for his achievements in the professional world and in his community.

U.S. Officer faces allegations of aiding the enemy

By Alyson Brodsy and Kim Gamel · Friday, April 27,2007 12 a.m.

BAGHDAD – A senior U.S. officer has been charged with nine offenses, including aiding the enemy and fraternizing with the daughter of a detainee while he commanded a military police detachment at the American detention facility where Saddam Hussein had been held, the military said Thursday.

Abused children honored at vigil

By Allie Townsend · Friday, April 27,2007 12 a.m.

A crowd sought shelter from the rain Thursday night as 57 T-shirts swung dripping on a clothes line outside. The small shirts featured words such as “gunshot,” “neglect” and “beaten.” They represented the 57 children who died as child abuse victims in the state of Indiana during 2005.

National Student Athlete Day highlights Hoosiers

By Aaron Beard and Justin Montrie · Friday, April 27,2007 12 a.m.

According to the National Student-Athlete Day’s Web site, National Student-Athlete Day has been celebrated annually on April 6 since 1987.

IU hopes to find wins and extend season

By Tom Kir · Friday, April 27,2007 12 a.m.

The IU women’s water polo team travels to Princeton, N.J., this weekend to play three games.

Salute to seniors

By Jessica Anderson · Friday, April 27,2007 12 a.m.

Senior James Davis came from Houston with few friends at IU, but soon after moving into Teter Quad he found two friends he’s still almost inseparable from, nearly four years later.

NCAA approves text messaging ban to begin in August

By Aaron Beard and Michael Marot · Friday, April 27,2007 12 a.m.

College coaches will have to recruit the old-fashioned way next year. The NCAA’s board of directors approved a ban Thursday to eliminate all text messages from coaches to recruits beginning in August, then left open the possibility of revisiting that legislation as early as 2008.

Indian court issues arrest warrant for Richard Gere

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, April 27,2007 12 a.m.

NEW DELHI – A court issued arrest warrants for Hollywood actor Richard Gere and Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty on Thursday, saying their kiss at a public function “transgressed all limits of vulgarity,” media reports said.

Students search to find sublets for summer

By Sara Amato · Friday, April 27,2007 12 a.m.

Sophomore Ashley Seeger decided she was staying in Bloomington for the summer but realized she needed a place to stay. She was all set when plans fell through with the person she was planning on living with.

Hoosiers push for place in Big Tens

By Lee Hurwitz · Friday, April 27,2007 12 a.m.

On Wednesday night, the IU baseball team took another step in the wrong direction towards qualifying for the Big Ten tournament. But beginning with this weekend’s series against Penn State, the Hoosiers will try to salvage what remains of their season.

No. 2 seed Hoosiers face Golden Gophers

By Kevin Kane · Friday, April 27,2007 12 a.m.

After an opening round bye, the No. 25 IU women’s tennis team takes on the No. 7 seed Minnesota today in its first action in this year’s Big Ten Championships on the Golden Gopher’s home court.

Colleges asked to rethink ranking systems

By Ab D. Phillip and Amanda Coleman · Friday, April 27,2007 12 a.m.

NEW YORK – A nonprofit organization is asking universities to help eliminate or at least alter the ways magazines rank colleges. A letter citing problems with the ranking systems was sent to 16 liberal arts college presidents by the Education Conservancy, an Oregon-based nonprofit organization. Eleven of the college presidents have already signed the letter, and once 12 have signed it, it will be sent to numerous universities.