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New Indiana academic standards approved

By Sydney Murray · Monday, April 28,2014 11:03 p.m.

The Indiana State Board of Education approved the new Indiana Academic Math and English/Language Arts Standards Monday with a vote of 10-1 for each.

Woman reports sexual assault

By Dennis Barbosa · Monday, April 28,2014 11:01 p.m.

The woman told police she was sexually assaulted by two known men at an east side house party.

Roller Derby: A sport all its own

By Andy Wittry · Monday, April 28,2014 10:59 p.m.

Roller derby is a giant game of cat and mouse on skates. The catch is that each team gets to be the hunter and the hunted — at the same time.

City officials dedicate labor memorial

By Michael Auslen · Monday, April 28,2014 10:20 p.m.

Bloomington celebrated Workers’ Memorial Day by dedicating the latest in a series of development efforts to turn Building and Trades Park into a memorial for local workers, particularly those who have been injured or killed on the job.

New city policy aims to improve accountability

By Kate Starr · Monday, April 28,2014 10:18 p.m.

A broad financial plan was recently unveiled by city officials that will place greater accountability on government officials in light of an embezzlement scandal.

Pittman transfers to IU women's soccer

Monday, April 28,2014 9:53 p.m.

IU Coach Amy Berbary announced Monday that sophomore defender Molly Pittman has transferred to IU and will be eligible to play in 2014.

Hartong wins player of the week

Monday, April 28,2014 9:52 p.m.

Junior outfielder and catcher Brad Hartong was named Big Ten Player of the Week on Monday.

Coming home and dealing with reverse culture shock

By Anu Kumar · Monday, April 28,2014 9:27 p.m.

Columnist Anu Kumar returns from Paris.

Students' exhibits on display at Grunwald

By IDS staff · Monday, April 28,2014 9:24 p.m.

The BFA thesis exhibit is free and open to the public, featuring different mediums including printmaking, photography, painting and textiles. The exhibit will be on display until May 3. It runs in conjunction with the MFA thesis exhibit that was displayed April 22.

NRA convention shows diversity in gun owners

By Lyndsay Jones · Monday, April 28,2014 12:41 a.m.

The National Rifle Association's annual national convention drew crowds from all ages and backgrounds this weekend in Indianapolis.

Kappa Alpha Theta sprint wins women’s Little 500

By Stuart Jackson · Monday, April 28,2014 12:21 a.m.

Senior and rookie cyclist for Kappa Alpha Theta Brenna McGinn edged Teter Cycling’s Emma Caughlin to capture the 2014 women’s Little 500 title.

Black Key Bulls survives crash, wins men's race

By Sam Beishuizen · Monday, April 28,2014 12:16 a.m.

Seven teams were packed tightly together in the closing laps of the Little 500, seemingly headed for a historic seven-team sprint to the finish line.

Celebration honors Indiana jazz legends

By Brandon Cook · Monday, April 28,2014 12:11 a.m.

IU presented its Jazz Celebration at 8 p.m. in honor of famous Hoosier jazz musicians. The Studio Orchestra performed works written by pianist Hoagy Carmichael, among others.

Braden to take on leadership of IUSA exec board

By Dani Castonzo · Monday, April 28,2014 12:06 a.m.

Andy Braden, currently a sophomore, will be next year’s IUSA president. In that role, he will represent the entire student body.

Track and field places first in 2 separate events

By Tori Ziege · Monday, April 28,2014 12:06 a.m.

The 120th running of the Penn Relay Carnival in Philadelphia welcomed the IU track and field team this weekend to join in one of the most historic and prestigious track and field meets worldwide.

Men’s tennis season ends to Illini

By Michael Hughes · Monday, April 28,2014 12 a.m.

The season ended for No. 67 IU Friday when it lost 4-1 against No. 12 Illinois in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament.

Expecting a culture of care

By Andrew Guenther · Monday, April 28,2014 12 a.m.

I only pray and hope that people didn’t end up in situations like these during Little 500 without getting help. Because that’s not what we do here in Bloomington.

In defense of Cliven Bundy

By Edgar Haro · Monday, April 28,2014 12 a.m.

The dramatic confrontation between civilians and mighty federal agents that resulted in their contemporary retreat has many so-called liberals scrambling for any arguments against this patriotic protest for property rights.

How to think

By Caroline Ellert · Monday, April 28,2014 12 a.m.

The practical path isn’t for everyone. Nor is it the only path of value. The moment we stop valuing critical thinking and creativity, we inhibit progress.

Indigenous peoples get their day

By Editorial Board · Monday, April 28,2014 12 a.m.

The symbolic recognition of indigenous peoples is a necessary and justified step in reconciling the white-washed narrative of history we’ve been taught since elementary school and the reality of what actually happened.

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