It was survival of the fittest at the celebration of Charles Darwin's 200th birthday Thursday. Visitors to the atrium of the Julian Science and Mathematics Center on Thursday were met with a flood of information about the renowned scientist - but not all of the refreshments advertised for the event.… Post the First Comment

BY ANDREW MADDOCKS in.depth@thedepauw.com Although the University's $3 million operating deficit has not yet led to firings, the administration has chosen not to renew the contracts of most term faculty members - professors who are hired to teach full time for between one and six years.… Post the First Comment

Some people climb mountains to see from the top of the summit; the members of Climb for a Cure want to do it to raise money to fight pediatric brain cancer. Junior Kevin McLoughlin, president of Climb for a Cure, had the idea to raise money for the families and victims of pediatric brain cancer by climbing mountains when he considered the inner strength it takes to battle cancer at such a young age.… Post the First Comment

In just 10 years James Morris' former company was shut down in 25 countries. He couldn't have been happier. Morris is the former director of the World Food Programme, a branch of the United Nations that seeks to assist countries in need. When the company was shut down time and time again, Morris rejoiced because of the reason: there was no longer a need for its help since the countries had reached a point where they were agriculturally self-sufficient.… Post the First Comment

Many DePauw students spent Monday night watching Barack Obama's televised press conference - but in the Olin Auditorium, a small number of students gathered to watch something very different. Salvatore Profeta, professor of organic chemistry, hosted a screening of the film Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed - a film written by former presidential speech writer and game show host Ben Stein - in order to allow students to see an alternative viewpoint to Darwinian evolution just before the Darwin Days celebration.… Post the First Comment

STATE Economy playing big role in Colts' offseason moves INDIANAPOLIS - Colts president Bill Polian is working on his usual offseason to-do list. He's negotiating with agents to keep players, preparing for the draft and dealing with NFL salary cap rules.… Post the First Comment