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Spain takes home their first World Cup

By Dan Karell · Monday, July 12,2010 10:59 p.m.

But it was in the 116th minute, that Spain’s Andres Iniesta slammed home a bouncing ball into the far corner and gave Spain their first ever World Cup Championship with a 1-0 win over the Netherlands.

‘Barefoot Bandit’ nabbed after 2 years as fugitive

Sunday, July 11,2010 8:07 p.m.

For two years he stayed a step ahead of the law — stealing cars, powerboats and even airplanes, police say, while building a reputation as a 21st-century folk hero. On Sunday, Colton Harris-Moore’s celebrity became his downfall.

New Ind. laws

Sunday, July 11,2010 7:45 p.m.

Every year, new laws that have gone through the Indiana State Senate go into effect July 1. This year, 115 new laws, which address issues such as property rights and drunk driving, will affect the lives of Hoosiers.

Teachers, community face realities of MCCSC budget shortfall

By Alyssa Goldman · Sunday, July 11,2010 7:42 p.m.

With stipends gone, Bloomington teachers and students are weighing their options for extracurriculars in the upcoming school year.

'Hardcore Fans' meet Stuart Gray

By Drew Allen · Sunday, July 11,2010 6:45 p.m.

As Stuart Gray watched Indiana Pacers mascot Boomer venture around College Mall and engage passers-by with handshakes, handstands and photos, the former Pacers center couldn’t help but chuckle at the feline who has been Indiana’s official mascot since 1991.

Scholarship committee seeks leadership, grades

By Bailey Loosemore · Sunday, July 11,2010 6:44 p.m.

With many school districts, including the Monroe County Community School Corporation, making cutbacks due to financial strain, extracurricular activities offered by the schools are getting pulled onto the chopping block. However, these cuts not only affect students during their high school years but continue to follow them into their college admission and scholarship application processes.

Former BHS athletes debate budget and stipend cuts

By Candice Rohrman · Sunday, July 11,2010 6:44 p.m.

When the decision was made to remove stipends for coaches in the 2010-11 school year due to budget shortfalls, it was unclear what the effects would be on the MCCSC schools’ athletics departments.

Naadam celebration observes Mongolian culture, wrestling

By Matt Callahan · Sunday, July 11,2010 6:43 p.m.

For a short while Saturday afternoon, Winslow Woods Park was filled with music, fresh food and Mongolian wrestling. Participants gathered at the park as part of the IU Mongolia Society’s celebration of the Mongolian holiday Naadam.

Red Mango store to open on campus

Sunday, July 11,2010 6:42 p.m.

Bloomington is lacking a store in the yogurt and smoothie market that promotes health, said IU alumnus Luke Angermeier. Angermeier will be opening the city’s first Red Mango store on IU’s campus in the fall.

Congress should apply tanning tax to all beds, salons

Sunday, July 11,2010 6:31 p.m.

WE SAY The issue with the tanning tax is unequal application to different kinds of businesses that offer tanning beds.

IU Swing Dance club collaborates with Windfall Dance Studio

By Melissa Wasserman · Sunday, July 11,2010 6:30 p.m.

The IU Swing Dance Club and interested community members put their dancing shoes to work Saturday night as part of the club’s Summer Fancy Dance.The Windfall Dance Studio on North Dunn Avenue provided the venue for the free event, and anyone interested was welcome to participate regardless of age, club membership or skill level.

Not the rabbi’s decision

By Sarah Hann · Sunday, July 11,2010 6:30 p.m.

Refusing to marry two people unless one converts to the other’s religion is petty.

Arts programs affected by MCCSC budget cuts

By Melissa Wasserman · Sunday, July 11,2010 6:28 p.m.

Changes to the Monroe County Community School Corporation teacher contract changes resulted in stipend cuts for extracurricular and co-curricular activities, including music and arts programs. With a successful and supported referendum on the November ballot, these activities have a chance of being restored for the 2011-12 school year.

Why I don’t recycle paper

By Jarrod Lowery · Sunday, July 11,2010 6:28 p.m.

One of the best ways to increase the number of trees on the planet is to consume more paper.

Garden solutions: green thumbs, good grub

By Margaret Ely · Sunday, July 11,2010 6:27 p.m.

Margaret Ely's 'Food for Thought' column discussing sustainable gardening options for students and universities.

‘Art of Jazz’ show on display at The Venue

By Caitlin Ryan · Sunday, July 11,2010 6:25 p.m.

Jazz bassist Max Hartstein's pen and ink drawings are on display now at The Venue Fine Art & Gifts gallery in a show titled, 'Art of Jazz'.

Indecisive at best

By Mehdi Ayari · Sunday, July 11,2010 6:25 p.m.

Obama’s policies have appeared to be those of an appeaser rather than a change-maker.

Still trying to justify that Nobel Peace Prize

By Sarah Hann · Sunday, July 11,2010 6:24 p.m.

Obama hasn’t made great strides toward world peace.

Obama handled Russian spy episode adeptly

By Henry Alderfer · Sunday, July 11,2010 6:23 p.m.

This incident has made it clear that he has the wisdom and diplomatic skill necessary to handle even the most volatile international incidents.

Recovery Act grant to create advanced national anchor network

By IDS staff · Thursday, July 8,2010 2:10 p.m.

A collaboration between IU and a group of national research and education networking organizations will bring about the construction of the United States Unified Community Anchor Network, an advanced 100 gigabit-per-second national network backbone that will connect regional and state research and education across the country.

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