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Monday rundown: Students face DACA, 'The Nutcracker' performed this weekend, senate passes its version of tax bill, IUBB takes on Iowa tonight

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Dreamers deferred

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Emma Knutson

Three months ago, President Trump repealed Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which allowed hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the United States by their parents as children to go to college and find jobs. Three months from now, the deadline for Congress to create a replacement for DACA will arrive. Without congressional action, these students will have to return to countries they no longer remember. Read more here.


'Nutcracker' dancers deliver artistry through growth

Cecilia Zanone, Reece Conrad and Jadyn Dahlberg dance as life-like dolls in "The Nutcracker." The ballet will run Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 2 and 3 at 2 p.m. at the Musical Arts Center.
Cecilia Zanone, Reece Conrad and Jadyn Dahlberg dance as life-like dolls in "The Nutcracker." The ballet will run Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 2 and 3 at 2 p.m. at the Musical Arts Center. Marlie Bruns

Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker,” performed by Jacobs School of Music students this weekend, captivated its audience with small moments of humor, such as the drawn-out death of the Mouse King. It also utilized the beauty of its dancing and sets, including the falling snowflakes in the last number of act one. Read more here.


Senate approves its version of tax bill early Saturday morning

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) defends President Trump's sharing of classified intelligence with Russian officials during a press conference on Capitol Hill on May 16, 2017 in Washington, D.C. McConnell has joined other Republicans backing proposed legislation to bolster the background-check system intended to prevent criminals from buying guns, said Sen. Chris Murphy, a Democratic sponsor of the bill.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) defends President Trump's sharing of classified intelligence with Russian officials during a press conference on Capitol Hill on May 16, 2017 in Washington, D.C. McConnell has joined other Republicans backing proposed legislation to bolster the background-check system intended to prevent criminals from buying guns, said Sen. Chris Murphy, a Democratic sponsor of the bill. Courtesy Photo

In the dark of the night Saturday morning, the Senate passed its version of an overhaul tax bill, only giving senators hours to vote on the bill. Despite that, the bill passed 51-49 with only one Republican vote against from Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tennessee. Read more here.


Five things to know about Iowa

Senior guard Josh Newkirk brings the ball up the court against Duke on Wednesday evening in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Newkirk had eight points in IU's 91-81 loss to Duke.
Senior guard Josh Newkirk brings the ball up the court against Duke on Wednesday evening in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Newkirk had eight points in IU's 91-81 loss to Duke. Bobby Goddin

IU men’s basketball will look to avoid an 0-2 start to conference play tonight with a home game at 8 p.m. against Iowa. Here’s five things to look for from the Hawkeyes. Read more here.

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