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Voting while bullets fly

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The U.N. estimates more than 5,000 people have been killed in the protests against the Syrian government — yet Russia and China have blocked a resolution against Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad.


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No Child Left Behind left behind

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So, while we’re not very confident in our man Mitch or state superintendent Tony Bennett, who called NCLB a “giant step forward for our nation’s schools,“ we believe state-created standards have more potential to improve education in Indiana.











Vagina Monologues

Vagina Monologues raises awareness for women's issues

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The Women’s Student Association at IU performed a benefit production of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” on Friday and Saturday. The proceeds went to Middle Way House and the national V-Day Spotlight: Women of Haiti. “The Vagina Monologues” is a play aimed at creating awareness of women’s issues and abuse. Ensler created V-Day, a nonprofit organization associated with the play, and it has raised more than $75 million for women’s anti-violence groups since 1998.



Liaisons

Sex corrupts in Les Liaisons

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Throughout history, seduction and deceit have found a place in cultures around the world. “Les Liaisons Dangereuses,” set in 18th-century France, reflected this.


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Peace Corps partnership supports English language teaching

The IU School of Education has partnered with the Peace Corps to offer credits toward a Master’s International Program. The program is combined with the master’s degree through the Department of Literacy, Culture and Language Education in the School of Education. A Peace Corps service assignment would count for six credits.



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Abraham, Wagner start strong as IU splits first 4 games

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Home runs were not a rare sight in this weekend’s opening tournament for the Hoosiers. Sophomore Jenna Abraham’s two home runs Friday and junior Amanda Wagner’s two home runs Saturday helped lead the Hoosier softball team to split its four opening weekend games.


Miss IU

Panel crowns 2012 Miss IU

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Seven undergraduates competed in the Miss IU pageant, a preliminary to the Miss Indiana and Miss America competitions, vying not only for the title but for more than $3,000 in scholarships.