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Hamdan's hot bat helps Hoosiers win

It may not have been pretty at times, but a win is a win. IU survived multiple rallies by Miami University (Ohio) and used its own late inning heroics to come away with a hard-fought 10-7 victory Tuesday.

Another one bites the dust

As the offices of former Transcom USA telecommunications corporation were stripped of their accessories just weeks ago, employees sensed what was imminent: unemployment. Early this April, the telecommunications firm sealed its doors and the future of its former employees.

Middle Way House educates about domestic abuse

Every 15 seconds, a woman is physically abused. It is the single most serious cause of injury to women. A woman is raped every 41 seconds in this country.

Money wasted on education

Of all the things the government funds, public education is by far the most wasteful.

A tip for Bush: Give me privacy

The president is deputizing you and your grandma. Get ready to serve. According to The New York Times (April 8, Bumiller), Dubya used a Tennessee speech to push TIPS, short for Terrorism Information and Prevention System. Now, let it be known that I am all for terrorism prevention.

Calling all Catholics

Imagine if you will, that you have a son. Brought up in the Catholic faith, you decide to raise your child in your local church, with a priest whom you have known since your communion days.

IU: home of Ho-Ho's, pies

IU has ranked fourth on a list of the 10 most vegetarian-friendly colleges in the U.S., compiled by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. The decision was made based on campus meal offerings and disregarded any vegan and vegetarian options available off-campus in Bloomington.

Andersen auditor pleads guilty

HOUSTON -- The Arthur Andersen auditor who oversaw Enron's books pleaded guilty Tuesday to ordering the shredding of Enron documents and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in a deal that could break the scandal wide open.

Country rocks Bluebird Nightclub

On most nights at Bluebird Nightclub, common attire ranges somewhere between baseball caps and loose-fitting jeans. But Monday night these were exchanged for cowboy hats and Wrangler jeans as The Bluebird hosted Bloomington's own Crooked County and nationally-known recording artist Dale Watson, accompanied with his band, The Lone Stars.

Guster

'The Rookie' a good sports flick

'Vacation' for 'Sims' afficionados only

Love fuels Kweller's inspired debut and makes it a classic

Who says women can't play guitar?

The brains behind the brew

'Van Wilder' funny, but no 'Vacation' or 'Animal House'

'High Crimes' guilty of following cliche structure and story

Young's latest lacks 'Passion'

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