U.S. population hits 300 million milestone
WASHINGTON -- The nation's population officially hit 300 million at 7:46 a.m. EDT Tuesday, when the Census Bureau's population clock rolled over to the big number.
WASHINGTON -- The nation's population officially hit 300 million at 7:46 a.m. EDT Tuesday, when the Census Bureau's population clock rolled over to the big number.
WASHINGTON -- President Bush signed legislation Tuesday authorizing tough interrogation of terror suspects and smoothing the way for trials before military commissions, calling it a "vital tool" in the war against terrorism.
In our school careers, all of us have had the experience of doing group work. It can take the form of a collaborative paper or a presentation, and the work burden is split between two or more people each doing an equal amount of work (at least, that's how it's supposed to go). Whether you're the slacker of the group or the one who has to carry all the weight on your shoulders, you have undoubtedly been involved with group work at one time or another.
MARTINSVILLE -- IU student Jill Behrman was killed by a 12-gauge shotgun blast to the back of the head, Morgan County Prosecutor Steve Sonnega told a jury on the first day of the high-profile murder trial Monday.Several media outlets, including Fox News, had reported that as the cause of death since Behrman's remains were recovered in March 2003, but this was the first time an official close to the case revealed the information publicly. Behrman, who was a 19-year-old IU sophomore at the time of her disappearance, went missing May 31, 2000, during a morning bike ride.
IU students can help break a Guinness World Record by simply cleaning out their cupboards.
Science teacher Mike Hickey has long understood the difference between mass and weight. Now, floating in zero gravity, he doesn't just understand it; he feels it. The 54-year-old Cleveland high school teacher is giggling like a middle-schooler with a crush: "Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. I still have mass. No weight."
A firebrand civil rights lawyer who has defended Black Panthers and anti-war radicals was sentenced Monday to nearly 2 1/2 years in prison -- far less than the 30 years prosecutors wanted -- for helping an imprisoned terrorist sheik communicate with his followers on the outside.
Dorm residents will have a new late-night hangout as early as next semester. The venue is an empty wing of Gresham Food Court, and Residential Programs and Services Executive Director Pat Connor said RPS hopes to place pool tables, arcade games, flat screen TVs and more in the area.
A crucial social problem sprung up for our generation years ago. I think it's safe to say that most, if not all, of us experienced it in our earlier years.
Everyone knows the multiple health risks that arise from smoking and second-hand smoke. Many people might also know that smoking is the primary cause of preventable death in the United States.
Willy Joe's bar is now open during morning hours to offer third-shift workers a place to relax after punching the time clock when most are just arriving at work.
Senior Ali Maidi is afraid of introducing himself to new people. His girlfriend, freshman Erika Heidewald, said she had to ask him out first, and she has to introduce him to new people when they're at a party. Maidi said he fears others will judge him based on what he says.
Business major Jeff Dulla knew he'd be nervous before his interview Monday with banking giant Wells Fargo. But he was happy just to have made it that far.
The best way to protect yourself against the flu is to get vaccinated in the fall, health professionals say.
Binge drinking among college students might not be just a result of the newfound freedom of being away from home. It could be an expression of shyness, according to research performed by IU-Southeast psychology professor Bernardo Carducci.
Kadour Ziani leaped over a small child huddled on the ground and hung in the air for longer than seemed possible. Then, at the peak of his jump, he scissor-kicked a basketball that was lodged in the corner of the rim. The feat was a move that Ziani calls the "Kick the Rim." Even though it wasn't a dunk, the crowd that had gathered at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church for Universlam was in awe of Ziani's incredible display of athleticism and flexibility.
The IU women's rowing team left Lake Lemon disappointed after being defeated by the University of Cincinnati in Sunday's race.
Graduate students are underpaid and face high tuition costs. This seems like an obvious statement, but many are surprised to discover this reality after entering graduate school.
I don't like animals. OK, I said it. I confess, I don't like them, not one bit. This isn't to say I hate animals. I have befriended a handful or two in my lifetime, and I don't wish death upon all your pets or anything. That said, I won't apologize for eating meat, and the only thing stopping me from buying a fabulous fur coat is my tragically empty wallet. More than these, though, I can't get it up for your pet just because it is an animal. Pet things I abhor: