Region

‘Most Wanted’ criminal taken into custody in Indiana

By Nathan Brown · Wednesday, May 13,2009 8:22 p.m.

Michael Dwayne LeMasters, one of “America’s Most Wanted” criminals, was arrested early Wednesday after a routine traffic stop to check paperwork of a semi truck at the northbound scales on Interstate 65 near Seymour, Ind.

This is a computer-generated rendering of what the International Studies building would look like upon completion.

International building plans in the works

By Mickey Woods · Wednesday, May 13,2009 8:18 p.m.

IU President Michael McRobbie and the IU board of trustees hammered out a proposal for a new International Studies Building in recent meetings.

Atheist campaign sues over ad rejection by bus system

By Alyssa Goldman · Wednesday, May 13,2009 8:17 p.m.

A federal lawsuit is pending against Bloomington Public Transportation Corporation in response to its rejection of an advertisement about atheism.

Assembly Hall itself a pitch to potentials

By Frank Therber · Wednesday, May 13,2009 8:15 p.m.

This weekend, the recruiting stakes have been raised, as top AAU players from across the country converge on Bloomington to play in the adidas classic.

New weapon turns fire ants into headless zombies

Wednesday, May 13,2009 8:11 p.m.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Researchers in Texas are trying an unusual approach to combat fire ants – deploying parasitic flies that turn the pesky and economically costly insects into zombies whose heads fall off.

This April 29, 2009, file photo shows stocks of antiviral treatment, Tamiflu, at a warehouse in an undisclosed location in the United Kingdom. For years, Britain has been preparing for the possibility of a flu pandemic. Now, with the arrival of swine flu confirmed here, the threat of a pandemic - a global outbreak of flu spreading rapidly because it is a new type of virus to which few, if any, people have resistance - appears a closer reality. The government's chief medical adviser Liam Donaldson said: " We have enough antivirals to treat half the population of the U.K. if they become ill."

WHO urges restraint on Tamiflu in swine flu cases

Wednesday, May 13,2009 8:07 p.m.

MEXICO CITY – With swine flu still spreading, the U.N. health agency is warning countries to limit their use of antiviral drugs to only high-risk patients to ensure adequate supplies in case the virus should mutate and become more dangerous.

Hoosiers leap to Big Ten Championship

By Ari Shifron · Wednesday, May 13,2009 8:02 p.m.

Now is the time champions are crowned.

IU athletics kicks off Tailgate Tour

By Drew Allen · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:59 p.m.

The sounds of music and conversation created a “buzz in the air” Tuesday.At least that’s how Scott Dolson, IU Varsity Club senior associate athletic director for external operations, described the Varsity Club’s 2009 tailgate.

IU gymnastics club similar to varsity team

By Josh Maness · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:56 p.m.

The IU gymnastics club might not be a Division I varsity sport, but flips, jumps and turns are still a part of its daily routine, as is the daily battle to achieve perfection in the gym.

Hoosiers win it in the 10th

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:52 p.m.

Kipp Schutz made a splash in his hometown of Evansville on Tuesday.

This illness can't be cured

By Zina Kumok · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:49 p.m.

Zina Kumok discusses her love for something that has become the focal point of her life and how it has spread to others around her.

Kelley ranked best in research for entrepreneurship

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:36 p.m.

Out of 150 schools throughout the world, Kelley’s Department of Management and Entrepreneurship was the best in entrepreneurship research, according to rankings developed by researchers at Texas Christian University.

Chinese, US officials meet at IU to develop new physical activity plan

By Ashley Bornancin · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:34 p.m.

This week, senior Chinese and U.S. government health, education and physical activity authorities and IU faculty will meet in Bloomington to draft the plans for the future health programs for China's schoolchildren.

Robin Williams performance rescheduled for September

Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:33 p.m.

Comedian Robin Williams’ performance at the IU Auditorium has been rescheduled for 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 30.

2008 alumna recognized as world-traveler intern

By Ashley Bornancin · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:32 p.m.

From documenting her adventures through video blogs and photography, IU alumna Lindsay Clark will be recognized with the opportunity of a lifetime with the world’s largest youth travel agency, Student Travel Agency. The agency chose Clark out of 780 applicants for a job as its world-traveler intern this summer.

Tate to perform at Funny Bone for 2nd time this year

By Ashley Bornancin · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:32 p.m.

He performed on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham” and currently tours throughout the country, but this weekend, comedian Geoff Tate will be making his way back to Bloomington to perform some good old stand-up comedy at the Funny Bone.

Be the best-dressed intern

By Bryan Payton · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:29 p.m.

So you’ve landed that big summer internship you’ve been killing yourself for the past semester. Now, what to wear?

Bloomington band to compete for $100,000 prize at festival

By Bryan Payton · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:27 p.m.

Bloomington-based band South Jordan is set to play Saturday for the final day of the Florida Music Festival, which began Wednesday. The festival takes place in downtown Orlando, Fla., and boasts more than 250 performers ranging in all types of music from heavy rock to hip-hop.

Closing the Cayman Islands

Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:11 p.m.

WE SAY There will be negative side effects with Obama’s strategy.Obama's strategy of attacking overseas tax havens might not be the best way to curb tax evasion.

Refocus on NASA

By Cory Barker · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:08 p.m.

The lack of interest in space exploration from younger folks is not surprising, but that needs to change.

Trending