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Gay-allied Sigma Phi Beta becomes official colony

By Alyssa Goldman · Monday, Nov. 30,2009 11:57 p.m.

Sigma Phi Beta has gained momentum on campus. The national fraternity that provides a social and educational environment for gay, straight, bisexual and transgender men within the traditional greek system became a colony through the Interfraternity Council at IU on Nov. 13.

‘Hoosiers’ author returns home to Bloomington

By Bailey Loosemore · Monday, Nov. 30,2009 11:55 p.m.

Oscar-nominated screenwriter and producer Angelo Pizzo learned to make movies in a vicarious way, reading more than 1,000 scripts before writing his first.

Snaps for SNAAP: IU Arts survey wins national award

By Danielle Paquette · Monday, Nov. 30,2009 11:46 p.m.

The Strategic National Arts Alumni Project, referred to as SNAAP by Center for Postsecondary Research employees inhabiting the fourth floor offices, uses math and logic to benefit the arts.

Girls compete for spot on Victoria’s Secret runway

Monday, Nov. 30,2009 11:44 p.m.

10 young women are vying for a spot on the Victoria’s Secret runway, balancing tiny outfits and high heels wasn’t the biggest juggling act in the online contest that will land just one of them in the CBS broadcast Tuesday night.

Big-name actors hit close to home

By Margaret Ely · Monday, Nov. 30,2009 11:38 p.m.

Joanne Woodward and the late Paul Newman’s influences as renowned, established actors will be felt next year when the Bloomington Playwrights Project presents the first Woodward/Newman Drama Award, which will be given for the best dramatic play from submissions sent to the theater company.

Expect crowd to play factor in Maryland game

By Jordan Cohen · Monday, Nov. 30,2009 10:44 p.m.

Whether or not we ask for it, not a press conference goes by in which IU coach Tom Crean fails to mention the home crowd.

State of the Irish as ugly as ever

By Frank Therber · Monday, Nov. 30,2009 10:42 p.m.

Now, as it’s been every few years in recent history, it’s back to the drawing board for the Notre Dame football program.

Notre Dame Athletics ousts Charlie Weis as head football coach

By Tom Coyne · Monday, Nov. 30,2009 10:39 p.m.

Athletics director Jack Swarbrick announced the decision to fire Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis on Monday.

Budget cuts cause Lake County office to cut 7 jobs

Monday, Nov. 30,2009 10:03 p.m.

CROWN POINT, Ind. – Lake County’s chief public defender said his office may have to turn down new cases after eliminating seven jobs because of to budget cuts.

8-year-old boy wounded in N. Ind. hunting accident

Monday, Nov. 30,2009 10:02 p.m.

MOUNT ETNA, Ind. – Authorities in northern Indiana said an 8-year-old boy was seriously wounded in the chest while deer hunting with his father.

Indianapolis monument re-opens after repair work

Monday, Nov. 30,2009 10:01 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – The observation deck of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in downtown Indianapolis has reopened after two months of repair work.

Ex-Ind. soldier who blamed cancer on toxic chemicals dies

Monday, Nov. 30,2009 10 p.m.

WILLIAMS, Ind. – A former Indiana National Guard commander has died after suffering from lung cancer he believed was caused by exposure to toxic chemicals in Iraq.

Recession causes plans for NW Ind. rail center to stall

Monday, Nov. 30,2009 9:59 p.m.

HAMMOND, Ind. – Officials say the recession has contributed to stalling the push in northwestern Indiana to land a major truck-and-rail center that could employ thousands of people.

2nd trial begins in Indianapolis slaying of 7

Monday, Nov. 30,2009 9:58 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – The trial is starting for a man accused of taking part in a 2006 robbery during which three children and four adults were fatally shot in an Indianapolis home.

Restaurant Week offers new deals for customers

By Mehdi Ayari · Monday, Nov. 30,2009 9:56 p.m.

Bloomington restaurants are known for their unique atmospheres and special menus, but many peoples’ pockets are not deep enough to make an outing every day of the week to one of these establishments.

Jewelry owners cashing in on high gold prices

Monday, Nov. 30,2009 9:40 p.m.

Rising gold prices and an economy that’s still in the doldrums have prompted a boom for business at jewelry stores and pawnbrokers who offer quick cash for gold.

Shopping craze continues with Cyber Monday deals

Monday, Nov. 30,2009 9:38 p.m.

Retail Web sites kept amping up the deals Monday, the first day after Thanksgiving weekend’s strong online sales, to try to maintain the momentum.

IU grads launch pop-up stores on college campuses

By Anish More · Monday, Nov. 30,2009 9:35 p.m.

Two IU grads drove a marketing idea from their own desks to the desks of their CEOs and molded a national college marketing campaign that reached 100 universities and set up pop-up stores on 20 different campuses.

Spending has consequences

By Matthew Gorman · Monday, Nov. 30,2009 9:08 p.m.

One could have hoped that a year after the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, brought on by over spending and too much debt, would have been a lasting lesson for Americans. Alas, this does not seem to be the case. However, this Thanksgiving brought unexpected news: Americans are no longer the dumbest spenders in the world.

Just can’t do it alone

By IDS · Monday, Nov. 30,2009 9:02 p.m.

WE SAY The hot air emitted by the U.S. Government does nothing to prevent climate change.

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