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U.S. sends flagship to Georgia, loaded with $1B aid package

‘Steamy’ texts prompt hearing to remove mayor

Women should take a stand

As many newspapers are reporting, including the Indiana Daily Student, it is well known that John McCain chose Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate in the hopes that women and some democrats would vote for her just because she is a woman. This is why I feel a need to write about this. I am hurt and scared for the women of this country because I am now realizing the type of world we live in. For so long white men have run this country and have been in charge of the rights of the people, especially of women. So to assume that women are too stupid to look beyond their own gender is appalling. We are supposedly living in a world where women and men are equal; however, what is happening in 2008 only proves that this is not the case.

La Liga de Futbol Americano

South Korea accuses North of restoring nukes

South Korea said Wednesday that North Korea had begun restoring its nuclear facilities. But the U.S. played it down, saying the country apparently only moved some equipment out of storage.

Walk really was for workers

I would like to respond to your Sept. 2 editorial regarding the 37.4 mile “Walk for Workers” I completed through my district this past Saturday. While I respect the editorial board’s opinion, I must strongly disagree with their take on my motives. After walking 37 miles in honor of the working men and women of my district affected by job loss, I can say with certitude that this was no “stunt.” I would also state that anyone there during the more than 12 hours I spent on my feet would say the same – especially those affected by these job cuts in recent months.

Manning set for first start Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium

Sunday’s season opener is going to be different for Peyton Manning.He’s playing in a new building, will take snaps from a new center and finds himself behind two new guards. The two-time league MVP can handle all those changes.It’s the other stuff he can’t answer yet.

Major street construction projects set to wrap up soon

Road construction has plagued Bloomington for several months now – for more than a year near Walnut Street and First Street – causing traffic jams and leading drivers to take alternate routes.

‘The Dark Knight’ paints a dark picture of 2008

Summer is over now, and it is time to reflect on all the cook-outs we went to, how many times we heard “American Boy” on the radio and how much the weather sucks now that we have to bear the intense humidity while walking to class.

Longing for political diversity

Considering the fact that I am an IU freshman, I thought it would be best to attend the annual CultureFest. The program discussed the obvious diversity that Bloomington possesses, and I walked away with the understanding that variety would be right around the corner. Therefore, I was extremely disappointed when I picked up my first official copy of the Indiana Daily Student. I assumed that diversity included political diversity. However, the opinion section was quite the opposite.

Brewing company holds benefit to preserve Indiana landscape

Voices and tunes that evoke bygone eras will ring out at Upland Brewing Company on Saturday to help keep southern Indiana green.

Hate incident count up by 4 in Bloomington

The City of Bloomington Human Rights Commission recently released its annual report, which stated 29 hate incidents occurred between July 2007 and June 2008. In the previous report, 25 incidents were cited.

Bean Blossom to host 10th annual Blues Brews & BBQ

Three to four thousand music lovers will come together amidst the scenic campgrounds of the Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park in Brown County this weekend for three days of music, food and festivities at the 10th annual Blues, Brews & BBQ, also known as the Bean.

9 minutes too late

One hundred seventy rounds. Thirty-two people dead and 21 wounded. All of this in less than 10 minutes. The shooting at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007, was the deadliest in American history, and similar stories have played out all too frequently in our primary and secondary schools.

Bloomington to expand greenspace

An enthusiastic Mayor Mark Kruzan announced 6.15 acres of land will be added to Bloomington’s greenspace during a press conference Wednesday morning near Lower Cascades Park.

Pizza Express loses ‘Big Ten Bargain’ name

The Big Ten Bargain is well-known to IU students. But Pizza Express has changed the signature special to just the “Big Bargain” after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from attorneys representing the Big Ten and the NCAA.

Benefit event to spread ‘love, laughter, song’

The Buskirk-Chumley Theater will fill with laughter, love, song and Middle Way House supporters Sunday evening to celebrate the 20th annual Night at the Opera.

The road less traveled

This Tuesday our opinion page published a staff editorial criticizing Indiana state Senate candidate Matt Colglazier  for his Labor Day “Walk for Workers.” We accused the IU adviser, who is running to represent southern portions of Monroe County and surrounding areas, of nothing less than flakiness.

First ever local comedy club opens downtown

Bloomington’s first full-time comedy club, The Funny Bone Bloomington, will open its doors three weeks from today. 

Landing the role

Whether the passion is music, dance or theater, every performer knows the first – and often most nerve-wracking – step is the audition process. While practice and natural talent are important, experts say other factors can improve chances of success.