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Local and IU communities unite to commemorate World AIDS Day

By Mickey Woods · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 12:24 a.m.

Drums supplemented an undulating roar of fellowship Monday in the Fountain Square ballroom downtown during the Community AIDS Action Group’s Ceremony of Celebration and Remembrance.

Fists up for Chile’s presidential elections

By Suzanne Perkett · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 12:21 a.m.

SANTIAGO, Chile - In one corner, we have Jorge Arrate, white hair standing on end and full of energy, representing the Communist Party of Chile.

Project prison runway

By Liza Giambra · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 12:19 a.m.

MILAN - Here, jailbirds are transformed into designers. I watched as needles traveled up and down, sewing together the plush fabric that will eventually be worked into one of the magnificently detailed costumes for the world-renowned La Scala opera house.

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.

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