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Iranians outraged over box office hit movie ‘300’

By Nasser Karimi · Tuesday, March 20,2007 12 a.m.

TEHRAN, Iran – The hit American movie “300” has angered Iranians who say the Greeks-vs.-Persians action flick insults their ancient culture and provokes animosity against Iran. “Hollywood declares war on Iranians,” blared a headline in Tuesday’s edition of the independent Ayende-No newspaper.

Purdue Body Found

UPDATE: Wade Steffey’s body found

By Alberto D. Morales and Alexandra R. Moses · Tuesday, March 20,2007 12 a.m.

Purdue University freshman Wade Steffey died from high-voltage electrocution after accidentally entering a high-voltage room outside Owen Hall on Jan. 13, Purdue spokeswoman Jeanne Norberg said at a news conference this morning. The two-month search for the 19-year-old Bloomington native concluded when Steffey’s body was found in the room Monday afternoon. His identity was confirmed around 10 a.m. Tuesday at a news conference after the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s office completed an autopsy Monday night.

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They cover Viagra

By Brittany Hite · Tuesday, March 20,2007 12 a.m.

Put gas in the car or buy birth control? That is the choice that one woman, Jackie Fitzgerald, faced in 2001 because her insurance did not cover her contraceptives prescription. Deciding because of necessity to go with the fuel, she subsequently found herself with an unplanned pregnancy.

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Retro and futuristic war-inspired looks open L.A. Fashion Week

By Sandy Cohen · Tuesday, March 20,2007 12 a.m.

CULVER CITY, Calif. – Military-inspired collections that looked back and to the future opened L.A. Fashion Week, with Collection bebe offering edgy space-age designs, and Dina Bar-El showing clothes that dripped 1940s glamour. Their runway presentations Sunday helped launch the first of five days of fall fashion shows.

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Body found on Purdue campus

By Kristi Oloffson · Tuesday, March 20,2007 12 a.m.

An autopsy was conducted late Monday night to determine the identity of a body that was found at Purdue University earlier in the day. Investigators have not yet determined if the body is that of missing Purdue freshman Wade Steffey, 19, who disappeared Jan. 13, said Purdue spokeswoman Jeanne Norberg.

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In case you missed it

By Scott Leadingham · Tuesday, March 20,2007 12 a.m.

Roll over lushes, it’s time to come back to reality! Spring break is a magical time filled with relaxing oceanic adventures, orgasmic boat tours and multiple trips to the porn store when your friends are out of town and you have less chance of getting caught. (Which reminds me, does anyone have a copy of “Are You My Daddy? Vol. 20” that I could borrow?)

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Sweating the heat

By Natalie Avon · Tuesday, March 20,2007 12 a.m.

"Does global warming exist?” is no longer a question stumping citizens and scientists alike, says Philip Stevens, a professor in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Now, he says, the question is: “How do we fix it?” A coalition of IU organizations and local businesses are taking the first steps toward fighting global warming, according to a news release from the Indiana Public Interest Research Group. The contributors to this cause are INPIRG, the Environmental Management Association, the IU Environmental Law Society, and IUCoupons.com, according to the release. These players are working on turning the University from a “climate change contributor” to an “environmentally friendly institution.”

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Butler prepares for Sweet 16

By Aaron Beard and Michael Marot · Tuesday, March 20,2007 12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Joel Cornette was a busy man the last time Butler reached the NCAA’s regional semifinals. Maybe too busy. After leading the Bulldogs past Mississippi State and Louisville in the 2003 tournament, the then-senior spent the next week selling the school to the media and tickets to the game in Albany, N.Y.

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Around the world

By Abisalom Omolo · Tuesday, March 20,2007 12 a.m.

Zimbabwe’s foreign minister warned a group of Western diplomats Monday that the government would not hesitate to expel them if they gave support to the opposition. The U.S. ambassador walked out of the meeting, envoys said. Foreign Minister Simearashe Mbengegwi told them that Western embassies had gone too far by offering food and water to opposition activists who were jailed last week.

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New exhibit inspired by Romanian propaganda featured at SoFA Library

Tuesday, March 20,2007 12 a.m.

More than 35 pieces of art will be on display this week in the IU Fine Arts Library Foyer. The exhibit, titled “Romania Redrawn,” features art based on old propaganda photos set out for disposal outside of the Romanian consulate in New York. Romanian artist Irina Hasnas Pascal found the photos and invited other artists to create works inspired by them.

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