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Hoosiers embark on tough road challenge
By
Jordan Cohen
· Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 11:56 p.m.
There are no days off in the Big Ten. Thus far, the Hoosiers have posted a 3-4 Big Ten record, which has included just two games – both losses – against two of the league’s top five teams. Before IU can turn its focus to the other road trips and all the matchups versus ranked foes, the Hoosiers have been dealt the typically difficult task of playing on Illinois’ home court.
IU's shooters go cold in 55-47 women's loss to Wisc.
By
Candice Rohrman
· Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 11:54 p.m.
Three seems to be Wisconsin’s magic number. The Badgers are ranked third in a competitive Big Ten race, and they beat IU at Assembly Hall for only the third time ever. But it was not the 3-point game that led the Badgers to victory, rather their staunch defense.
Hoosiers look for revenge agaisnt No. 4 Buckeyes
By
Drew Allen
· Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 11:53 p.m.
Following her team’s 55-47 loss to Wisconsin on Thursday, IU women’s basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack said there is still much to learn.
Lady McRobbie empowers campus women
By
Hana Horton
· Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 11:49 p.m.
Fifteen of the brightest women on campus gathered for a private dinner with IU First Lady Laurie Burns McRobbie and leaders from the Office for Women’s Affairs on Thursday to discuss issues of empowerment as well as women’s issues.
Bike rental initiative on the move; IUSA continues to push ‘5 B’s’ platform
By
Claire Wiseman
· Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 11:44 p.m.
When the Btown ticket took over IU Student Association last year, its platform consisted of “five B’s,” one of which was a proposed cross-campus bike rental program for students. Now the administration is more than halfway through its term, and the bike rental program is progressing well, senior Ben Schulte said.
1,500 fans await Posner debut
By
Meredith Enkoff
· Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 11:26 p.m.
Mike Posner, 21, a December grad of Duke University performs at Jake’s Nightclub on Friday. His fans have eagerly anticipated the concert since early December when a Facebook group, entitled “Mike Posner @ Indiana University,” was created. It has more than 1,500 fans.
Chocolate week kicks off
By
Amanda Day
· Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 11:21 p.m.
Bloomington residents can indulge in chocolate while giving back to the local community every single day for a week straight.
Obama back on the road
By
Jacob Groves
· Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 11:19 p.m.
Obama's state of the union analysis
Chocolate becomes tasteful art
By
Amanda Day
· Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 11:03 p.m.
The sixth annual Art of Chocolate exhibit will feature live chocolate art from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the IU Art Museum. This year local Collaborative Artist Joe LaMantia will be creating a masterpiece by painting chocolate onto a canvas. Tickets are $45 and all proceeds benefit OPTIONS, a Bloomington non-profit that provides services to people with disabilities.
Pride festival kicks off with launch party
By
Bennett Fuson
· Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 11 p.m.
The PRIDE Film Festival, Bloomington’s premier Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer film festival, began its 2010 run yesterday with a meet-and-greet party at Farm.
Comedy Caravan celebrates 27th anniversary
By
Elvia Malagon
· Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 10:58 p.m.
In the back room of Bear’s Place, Comedy Caravan has made Bloomington residents and IU students laugh for 27 years.
IUPD maintains reactive stance on marijuana
By
VINCE ZITO
· Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 10:54 p.m.
IUPD officers respond to a variety of calls in the residence halls, including the smell of marijuana escaping through dorm room doors.
Nonprofit collects cell phones for disadvantaged African countries
By
Lindsey Mohlman
· Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 10:53 p.m.
Giving Back to Africa Student Association has partnered with the nonprofit group Cell Phones for Cancer in an effort to recycle cell phones to raise funding for both organizations.
Latin music contest Sunday in Auer Hall
By
Rachel Cerrone
· Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 10:51 p.m.
The 13th Annual Competition in the Performance of Music from Spain and Latin America will take place 4 p.m. Sunday at Auer Hall and is free and open to the public.
IU high jumper learns to fly
By
Sean Morrison
· Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 9:32 p.m.
The lane leading to the bar, roughly 15 yards away, is a runway. And Derek Drouin is ready to fly.
Imam charged for menacing woman over custom veil
Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 7:37 p.m.
Charges have been filed against an imam accusing him of threatening a woman who refused to wear an Islamic headscarf or abide by certain Islamic customs, prosecutors said Thursday.
Novice sailors unite on Vagabound site
By
Kevin Knight
· Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 7:35 p.m.
There’s a new option for anyone who’s interested in sailing and seafaring adventures, but doesn’t possess maritime skills. Texas native Robert Patrick, along with co-founder Marco Grasso, a seasoned sailor from Italy, have created a Web site to help users create their dream trips.
Woman accused of having frequent sex with teenage son
Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 7:30 p.m.
A 41-year-old woman is accused of having regular sex with her teenage son when he was in seventh and eighth grades, officials said.Omaha Police said the now 15-year-old boy reported the alleged abuse last week to a counselor, who notified authorities. The boy told police his mother was addicted to prescription drugs when the alleged abuse took place in 2008 and 2009 while he lived with her.
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