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Multicultural Expo fuses festivals

By Bailey Loosemore · Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 11:22 p.m.

Annual cultural festivals around Bloomington joined forces for the first time this year to showcase one massive festival Saturday in Bryan Park.

Little 500 riders get feel for track at Fall Cyclocross

By Peter Stevenson · Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 11:20 p.m.

It could have been mistaken for Little 500 weekend. Riders in helmets and the obligatory spandex whizzed around the track Sunday at Bill Armstrong Stadium, skidding across the cinder surface at every turn.

Hoosiers drop two decisions in Illiniois

By Drew Allen · Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 11:14 p.m.

The IU volleyball team suffered two losses on its road trip through Illinois this weekend.

Club volleyball team claims title

By Caitlin Ursini · Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 11:12 p.m.

The men’s club volleyball A-team finished as champions this weekend, not losing a single set in the 10th Annual Hoosier Fall Classic.

IU freshman beats Florida heat

By Justin Albers · Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 11:09 p.m.

Following a weekend where the on-court competition was overshadowed by Mother Nature, the IU women’s tennis team felt fortunate to escape the north Florida heat.

Woman hit at cross walk, not seriously injured

By Alex Benson · Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 9:21 p.m.

At 1:17 p.m. on Oct. 6, an ambulance arrived at 17th and Walnut streets to address Denise Cherbak’s leg wound after she was hit by a car while walking across the street.

Man shot while on bicycle

By Alex Benson · Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 9:20 p.m.

A 42-year-old man was shot in the buttocks while riding his bike at 9:45 a.m. on Oct. 6, at Fourth and Maple streets.

State health department hopes to increase healthy foods in schools

By Allie Cooper · Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 9:18 p.m.

The State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables, released Sept. 29 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, summarized for the first time data on fruit and vegetable consumption in Indiana as well as policies and consumption objectives for the state.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters attempt to break record

By Isabel Manahan · Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 9:14 p.m.

It wasn’t the largest “Telephone” game ever played in the world, but it was the largest game ever played in Bloomington.

Wonderlab teaches with mock babies, banana stitches

By John Seasly · Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 9:13 p.m.

On one side, IU medical students used pig hearts to explain blood circulation. On the other side, Dr. Tim Steiner helped children drill holes in an imitation femur.

Monsters, zombies compete in roller derby bout

By Jonah Williams · Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 9:11 p.m.

The Roller Derby Monster Mash-up, the first Halloween-themed derby to take place in Bloomington, was also the debut of two exhibition teams: the Monsters and the Zombies.

Out with the new, in with the old

By Chris Nelson · Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 8:51 p.m.

While the auto industry is falling apart at the seams, it seems as though there are people in the world willing to empty their pockets to preserve history.

Qualifiers and coups

By Aliya Mood · Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 8:45 p.m.

On Saturday, the United States men’s soccer team took on Honduras in the World Cup qualifier match in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. While the Americans came out ahead, winning 3-2, the atmosphere surrounding the game was still a major accomplishment for Hondurans, highlighting the recent progress seen in negotiations and perhaps acting as a harbinger of peaceful talks to hopefully come.

Yellow curb your enthusiasm

By Eric Cox · Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 8:44 p.m.

As I neared the Willkie center building, I was treated to a sight with which I have become all too familiar. Someone was parked in the circle drive. The car did not have its blinkers on. The engine was not idling. It was parked with no one inside right up against the yellow curb. “The yellow curb is a no-parking zone. Do not park there.” I left this message in a note on the windshield.

Columbus Day under attack

By Tyler Chernesky · Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 8:42 p.m.

Columbus Day is under attack. We already let the liberals ruin Christmas. Once more, normal people everywhere are sitting idly by as bureaucrats in office chairs quietly take away the only three-day weekend in October.

Preemptive prize winning

By Stephanie Kane · Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 8:40 p.m.

I was up early last Friday morning, and the last thing I expected to hear on the news was that President Obama had won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Evolutionist Richard Dawkins to speak on campus

Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 3:53 p.m.

Evolutionary biologist, author and atheist Richard Dawkins will challenge the idea intelligent design Monday in a lecture called "The Greatest Show on Earth: Evidence for Evolution." It is sponsored by The Indiana Memorial Union Board and the Secular Alliance of IU The event is free and no ticket is required. It is at 7 p.m. in the IU Auditorium.

Jazz concert combines creativity, mental health awareness

By Marc Fishman · Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 3:13 p.m.

The Crawdads and several other friends created upbeat music at their “Dance to Live, Live to Love” benefit concert at the Bloomington Monroe County Convention Center supporting Bloomington’s Art of Mental Health Week, as well as the release of their new CD called “Live to Love.”

Ind. fire marshal warns of heating dangers

Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 2:22 p.m.

State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson is warning Indiana residents to heat their homes properly as the weather gets cooler to avoid the risk of fires.

Virginia dominates IU, wins 47-7

By Nathan Hart · Saturday, Oct. 10,2009 2:49 p.m.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The IU Hoosiers took a break from their conference schedule to face Atlantic Coast Conference opponent Virginia Saturday. They probably could have just taken the week off.

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