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Designing bags for Alzheimer’s

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 9:12 p.m.

Jocelyn Solorzano has designed more than 50 eco-friendly bags for her Going Green For Grandpa campaign, to raise money for Alzheimer's disease.

Festival of the Falls to create atmosphere like Oktoberfest

By Pat Manaher · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 8:11 p.m.

This weekend, the Festival of the Falls offers the community a chance to indulge in the changing autumn leaves and brisk temperatures.

Bloomington 350 to fight for climate change

By Stephanie Kuschel · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 8:07 p.m.

Bloomington 350, a local chapter of the international climate organization 350.org, will join grassroots coalitions around the world to raise awareness about climate change through the International Day of Climate Action.

Better to be safe than sorry

By IDS · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 7:27 p.m.

WE SAY Health care workers and others should take precautions and get the H1N1 vaccine.

An autumn ode

By Joshua Held · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 7:25 p.m.

I love autumn. I’m not bitterly mourning the loss of days at the beach or 80 degree weather. Instead, I’m enjoying the unique combination of crisp air and warm sun, of the new coloring of trees and of the memories locked away in autumn.

Entertainment tomorrow

By Doug Hungerford · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 7:24 p.m.

Recent quarrels between the White House and Fox News have fueled a fierce debate about what news in America is and should be.

Hiding behind a bottle

By Josh Kraus · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 7:22 p.m.

While an individual’s capacity to hate can spawn from many social and cultural circumstances, there is one pathetic explanation that is nothing more than a whimpering excuse: “I was drunk.”

Chilean cuisine

By Nicole Cooper · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 4:13 p.m.

SANTIAGO, Chile - Chile, like every country, has some of its own unique, popular dishes. Chilean cuisine includes a combination of Spanish influences with later influences from Europe and the Middle East.

Men's tennis players perfect today

Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 2:57 p.m.

The IU men's tennis team won all four of its singles matches on Thursday at the Wilson/ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championship.

Hilly Hundred bike ride expected to draw thousands

Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 1:11 p.m.

ELLETTSVILLE — More than 5,000 bicyclists are expected to ride through Indiana this weekend as part of the annual Hilly Hundred.

Semi tanker explodes at 465-69 split in Indianapolis

Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 12:50 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — A liquid propane tanker exploded on a highway ramp, closing Interstates 69 and 465 in Indianapolis.

Art classes begin second session

Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 12:42 p.m.

The Bloomington Area Arts Council is now accepting registration for art classes at the John Waldron Arts Center.

Ivy Tech-Northeast opens new building

Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 12:39 p.m.

Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast will open a new building today, complete with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

‘El Bambino’

By Suzanne Perkett · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 12:45 a.m.

SANTIAGO, Chile - Tito “El Bambino,” the famous 28-year-old Puerto Rican reggaeton singer, swooned the crowd last Saturday at the Movistar Arena in Santiago.

Crave Sydney honors Aboriginal past

By Sarah Severe · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 12:44 a.m.

Crave Sydney is a new event that celebrates Sydney’s culture, and there are heaps of different events that entice all age groups.

Bloomington Hospital restricts visitation to fight flu

By Jackie Kochell · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 12:42 a.m.

Bloomington Hospital will implement a temporary visitor restriction policy starting today because of increasing cases of patients with flu-like symptoms.