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Q & A: Folklore librarian discusses human love of fear

By IDS · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 1:08 a.m.

Moira Smith, IU librarian for anthropology, folklore, sociology and social work, is submersed in the myths, legends and tales that have become a part of American history. Here Smith explains why people have become so fascinated with being scared.

Ghoulish IU tales permeate Union, spook local cemetery

By Tony Walsh · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 1:07 a.m.

The Indiana Memorial Union, according to local folklore, is perhaps the most haunted place in Bloomington.

French chef delights locals with window treats

By CJ Lotz · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 1:05 a.m.

Every Saturday since the B-Line Trail opened, Marina Ballor sells delicious things: mushroom quiche, quiche Lorraine, fresh coffee and hot chocolate so thick it nearly clots on the spoon. Ballor is chef and co-owner of Bloomington’s only exclusively French restaurant, Le Petit Cafe.

Sex talk receives standing ‘O’vation

By Jackie Kochell · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 1 a.m.

As the standing ovation died down, some audience members left the Indiana Memorial Union’s Alumni Hall shocked and appalled. Others were grateful for the open conversation on human rights.

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Hoosier home opener Sunday

By Ari Shifron · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:57 a.m.

The Hoosiers are ready to come out of their summer hibernation and open up the 2009-10 season this weekend.

IU must win 3 games to make it to nationals

By Caitlin Ursini · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:40 a.m.

The reigning national champions had to fight for their spot in the regional tournament, and now the team is looking to put together the perfect set of games. IU (7-3-2) has the benefit of hosting the regional tournament that gets underway Saturday at Karst Park near 10th and the Bypass.

Club takes on No. 7 Oklahoma

By Caitlin Ursini · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:38 a.m.

It will be a battle of school colors this weekend at The Frank Southern Center as the men’s hockey team plays yet another top-25 team.

IU plays final home game vs. Michigan

By Caitlin Ursini · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:36 a.m.

IU prepares for its last game against Michigan at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Evan Williams Club Sports Field near the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation.

Hoosiers face Big Ten’s best defense

By Greg Rosenstein · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:35 a.m.

The Hawkeyes (8-0) are led by a veteran defense that is among the nation’s best. This season, Iowa is top-20 in the country for total defense, passing defense, scoring defense and turnovers gained. It also leads Bowl Championship Series teams in interceptions with 15 on the year.

Intangibles separate IU from Big Ten elite

By Ryan Winn · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:32 a.m.

Despite the four-game lead Iowa has on IU, the teams are almost statistical reflections of one another. Other than Iowa’s daunting defensive statistics, the teams would appear to be on equal footing.

IU faces undefeated Iowa

By Nathan Hart · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:30 a.m.

Iowa has an 8-0 record, a No. 7 Associated Press ranking and a No. 4 Bowl Championship Series ranking, but the Hawkeyes have trailed in all but one of their games this season.

Ohio State matchup comes at a pivotal point in season

Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:27 a.m.

With both teams tied in the Big Ten at 2-2, every minute of play is crucial. The Hoosiers will end their season at home with two conference matchups.

Crean pumps up supporters for upcoming season

By Zina Kumok · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:25 a.m.

IU coach Tom Crean was at the North End Zone facility Thursday for a tip-off pep rally. Six hundred and fifty Varsity Club donors, season ticket holders and other fans came to hear him speak and meet the 2009-2010 men’s basketball team. It was the fourth-annual pep rally, but the first in the North End Zone.

Society works to record cemeteries

By Patrick Craig · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:12 a.m.

And yet still for some, they are nothing, but fields of crumbling headstones with long forgotten names. Names forgotten by all except the Monroe County Historical Society.

Men’s team feels like a family

By Kyle Abrell · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:12 a.m.

As the men’s cross country team looks ahead to a championship season, they can attribute their success not only to a strenuous workout regimen, but to strong team camaraderie and mutual leadership.

IU men’s and women’s cross country prepare for 2009 Big Ten Championships at Penn State

By Kyle Abrell · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:10 a.m.

As Sunday morning quickly approaches, the IU men’s and women’s cross country teams prepare to put their season training to the test as they travel to University Park, Pa., to compete in the 2009 Big Ten Championships.

Classic ‘Rocky Horror’ back at Buskirk Theater

By Keiara Carr · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:07 a.m.

The Cardinal Stage Company will present its fifth-annual showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Saturday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater to raise money for their educational programming.

Raymer displays photos

By Lindsey Ferguson · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:06 a.m.

Dozens of people crowded the gallery to listen to the National Geographic photographer and tenured associate professor speak.

Pease helps complete track, cross country teams

By Kyle Abrell · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:06 a.m.

Strong leadership is hard to come by on a young team, but IU women’s cross country doesn’t have to look any further than junior Sarah Pease.

Buzzkills charity show raises funds for music program

By Ben Kerns · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:05 a.m.

That’s why he decided to become a teacher at the CODA Academy, an after-school music program for kids in a high-poverty area in Bloomington, and at 10 p.m. Friday he and other members of the band The Buzzkills will be performing a charity show to help raise money for the program

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