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Freedom vs. Eqaulity

By DJ Funkhouser · Sunday, May 10,2009 8:10 p.m.

The short story "Harrison Bergeron," by Hoosier Kurt Vonnegut brings up an interesting question, and one which Americans have been thinking about since Alexis de Tocqueville’s book “Democracy in America”. Are absolute equality and absolute freedom mutually exclusive?

A disappointed Danica Patrick walks away from her car after being denied one last qualifying attempt before the 6 p.m. deadline Saturday afternoon at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Patrick earned a 10th place qualifying position marking the fifth consecutive season she will start in the top 10. Patrick's best qualifying result came as rookie in 2005 when she qualified fourth.

Indianapolis 500 Lineup

Sunday, May 10,2009 8:10 p.m.

The Indianapolis 500 is gearing up for its 93rd annual race May 24. On Saturday, 11 drivers qualified for the race with Helio Castroneves taking the pole. This is Castroneves’ third pole position since 2003. Positions 12 through 22 were placed Sunday and the last 11 drivers will race for their positions Saturday.

Seniors react to commencement address

By Sean Morrison · Sunday, May 10,2009 8:05 p.m.

Former Justice of the High Court of Australia Michael Kirby’s commencement speech fell on deaf ears Saturday, some members of the graduating class said, while others lauded his efforts and bravery to discuss his homosexuality on stage.

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A sign of the times

By John Hill · Sunday, May 10,2009 8:05 p.m.

The sorry state of print journalism takes root in several causes, and the current recession certainly hasn’t helped as ad revenue is expected to fall 15 percent in May. More significantly than the recession though, competition from Internet sources – particularly news aggregators such as Google News , Drudge Report and The Huffington Post – threatens the industry’s long-term viability by offering access to free online content.

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The world is 'close'

By Erin Chapman · Sunday, May 10,2009 7:59 p.m.

I leave for Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday, and I can’t help but feel that even though Korea is halfway across the world, it’s somehow not so distant. Thomas Friedman said the world is flat. I say the world is close, a 17-hour plane flight close.

Singer-songwriter Marc Haggerty plays at a jam session Sunday at the Third Street Park. Haggerty, along with other musicians, hosted a reunion concert Saturday.

Musicians reflect on culture, community

By Mickey Woods · Sunday, May 10,2009 7:41 p.m.

After hosting a reunion concert Saturday, several Bloomington-based musicians from the '60s and '70s took part in a jam session and discussed the culture and community of the Bloomington music scene from that era.

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IU set for NCAA Regionals

By Ryan Winn · Sunday, May 10,2009 7:41 p.m.

After falling short of a Big Ten Championship, the No. 11 IU men’s golf team is setting off for the Sunshine State for the NCAA Regionals.  

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Immediate high clearance

By Ari Shifron · Sunday, May 10,2009 7:39 p.m.

Some elite freshmen make an immediate impact and achieve results higher than expected. Derek Drouin is one of those athletes.

Sophomore pitcher Ashley Hobbs winds up during the first game of a double header against Ohio State April 8th at the IU Softball Field. Indiana lost the first game 14-4, and the second 1-0.

IU overcome by Purdue on senior day

By Drew Allen · Sunday, May 10,2009 7:33 p.m.

IU would not succumb on its senior day without giving rival Purdue a hard fight, and it did so twice in a season-ending doubleheader Saturday.

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44-year-old student adapts to college life

By Avi Zaleon · Sunday, May 10,2009 7:33 p.m.

Troy Haas is an IU student. Haas, a sophomore who lives in Eigenmann Hall, plans to earn degrees in English and theatre and enjoys playing intramural softball. But Haas does not always fit into the college student mold, given that he is 44 years old.

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Send us your story ideas

By Sara Amato · Sunday, May 10,2009 7:29 p.m.

We’re a student-run newspaper – for the students, by the students – and I want you to know us. We’re average students just like you are. I’m actually your average college student.

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Around the Arts

By IDS staff · Sunday, May 10,2009 7:27 p.m.

A listing of arts events in Bloomington happening between Monday, May 11 through Thursday, May 14.

Emergency crews from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Butler County and Poplar Bluff clean up the scene of an accident on Missouri Highway 53, about three miles south of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Friday. The vehicle was traveling south when gusty storm winds apparently uprooted a large oak tree, which fell on the vehicle, killing both occupants.

Cleanup begins after Midwest storms kill 6

Sunday, May 10,2009 7:26 p.m.

Residents of the Midwest cleared away wreckage Saturday following a wave of powerful storms that splintered homes, knocked out power to thousands and killed six people.

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Pope urges Middle East Christians to persevere in their faith

Sunday, May 10,2009 7:24 p.m.

The pope urged Middle East Christians on Sunday to persevere in their faith despite hardships threatening their ancient communities as 20,000 people filled a Jordanian sports stadium where Benedict XVI celebrated the first open-air Mass of his Holy Land pilgrimage.

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