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What else was repealed in the DADT repeal bill?

Here are some of the best programs that were also blocked. Last week, the Senate Republicans successfully filibustered a Defense Appropriations authorization that, among other things, would have given the Department of Defense the authority to choose whether or not to repeal the controversial "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy which bars gay individuals from serving openly in the armed services. The DADT component of the bill received, by far, the most coverage. But within the Defense authorization bill were dozens of other programs that were killed alongside the DADY repeal.


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Just a speck in the cosmic soup

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Start drawing some “Welcome” signs because 2035 might just be the year aliens visit planet Earth. Seth Shostak, senior astronomer at the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute (SETI), said he believes humans will discover aliens within 25 years. He cites the Drake Equation, a formula that tries to determine the number of alien societies capable of contacting Earth, as evidence.








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Tips for visual journalists

Improve your skills as a visual journalists with some tips about the basics.


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Common-sense tips for editors

Revisiting some common-sense advice can help editors and copy editors hone their skills.


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Common-sense tips for everyone

Here are some tips for anyone looking to apply some common sense to their journalism.


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Bloggers beware

Don't forget to apply some journalism to those blog posts and tweets.



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‘Survivor: IDS style’

So you’re on staff, working  your way through the general-assignment desk. Here are tips on how to survive — and thrive — on the Daily Student staff.


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Tips for writers

Writers, check out this simple, common sense advice that will make your story the best it can be.



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McRobbie presents State of the University

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During the State of the University address Tuesday on the IU-Purdue University Indianapolis campus, President Michael McRobbie focused his address, titled “The Principles of Excellence,” on six core principle areas.


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Bloomington short on Section 8 housing

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Of the 69,000 residents living within the city of Bloomington, there are 1,300 low-income families seeking Section 8 housing. Because of a lack of housing that will accept Section 8 vouchers, 400 of these families are on a waitlist.