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Man sues Pacers mascot, alleging on-court tackle

By Aaron Beard · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – A man is suing the Indiana Pacers and the performer who portrays its feline mascot, alleging that the 6-foot-tall performer tackled him during a free-throw-shooting contest, leaving him with permanent injuries.

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What would Jesus say?

By Indira Dammu · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

I’ve always thought that Jesus has bad spokespeople. When your best mouthpieces are President George W. Bush and Pat Robertson, you might want to reconsider the hires. It was apparently on God’s advice that Bush decided to strike Al-Qaeda and Saddam Hussein.

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Left behind

By Johnathan P. Rossing and Jonathan P. Rossing · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore …” We’ll make sure they suffer even more – that’s the American Way! Suffering is the new civil right!

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‘In God We Trust’ license plates start to pop up

By Chelsea Merta · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

All over the state of Indiana, a new license plate design is popping up. Unbeknownst to many Indiana constituents, lawmakers passed House Enrolled Act 1013 on July 1 last year, which introduced a new license plate design available to the public on Jan. 1, according to a press release. The design includes the American flag and the words “In God We Trust.”

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Taking you to numbers school

By Ryan Corazza · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

When Kelvin Sampson arrived on campus almost a year ago, there were two things his teams were known for: good defense and rebounding. But if you actually look at the numbers from this year’s IU squad in the Big Ten season, you’ll notice that hasn’t really been the case.

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Prince's cigar

By Kirk Nathanson · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

It seems the United States has something of an image problem. No, it’s true. According to a study conducted by the BBC, 51 percent of people across 27 countries believe the US has a negative influence on the world. To put that in perspective, only 48 percent have the same perception of North Korea.

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The Complete Moron's Guide to: Mexican Arts and Entertainment

Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

For those lucky enough to be spending spring break in Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas or any other Mexican beach destination make sure to check out the local culture. Mexico boasts a rich cultural background aside from beautiful shores crowded with college students. So if you need to take a break from baking in the sun, check out some other Mexican hot-spots.

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Obi-Wan’s brown cloak sells for $104,000 to phone bidder at auction

By Raphael G. Satter · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

LONDON –The brown hooded cloak worn by Obi-Wan Kenobi in the “Star Wars” films – and then forgotten for years in a warehouse – sold for $104,000 to an anonymous telephone bidder Tuesday at an auction of movie and TV memorabilia. Audience members raised their paddles in rapid succession as costumes flashed across TV screens at Bonhams, a British auctioneer, as staff fielded phone bids from all over the world. When the hammer dropped on a Bond girl’s cat-suit or Anthony Hopkins’ army uniform, men in dark blazers whispered the prices into their cell phones.

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Life after death

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

Oklahoma State University, the heart of the Bible Belt, discovered there is in fact life after death. That is, life for its athletics department, after the death of its “respected” and “distinguished” alumni.

Professors debate use of laptops in class

Distraction?

Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

Few can argue against technology improving education. But some professors worry its expanded use is starting to have a negative impact in the classroom. Many students enjoy the advantages of using a laptop in the classroom, but some admit it offers them the opportunity to get off-track in class. “I’m a slacker sometimes and space off in class,” senior Kyle Telechan said. “I use (my laptop) to network with my friends in class.” But many students who use laptops in class – even those like Telechan who say they “space off” – claim it makes the learning experience much simpler.

With the Big Ten tournament here, IU coach Kelvin Sampson knows that winning is mostly between the players’ ears. Now his players have to go out and execute.

Mental game

By Eamonn Brennan · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

IU coach Kelvin Sampson is likely to forgo filling out an NCAA tournament bracket this season. After all, with his Hoosiers set to receive a bid to the tourney, picking his own regional could get a bit awkward.

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Hoosiers drop 2 games

By Aaron Beard · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

The IU softball team said they were in search of consistency before making the trip to Clearwater, Fla., to compete in the Adidas Invitational. But that wasn’t what the Hoosiers got in their two games Thursday against No. 19 Georgia Tech and Massachusetts.

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