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COLUMN: How Indiana got a spot in an action-packed B1G Tournament with its back against the wall

COLUMN: Mike Woodson went beyond expectations in year one, but he can’t grow complacent

COLUMN: Who do I blame for Indiana’s offense being so not good?

LIVE UPDATES: Scenes from day six of Gaza encampment, campus protests

UPDATE: IU faculty, schools respond to Dunn Meadow arrests

LIVE UPDATES: Day 7 of Gaza encampment, campus protests

LIVE UPDATES: Day 8 of Gaza encampment, campus protests

Amber Smith departs Indiana women’s basketball program