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Model Minorities and Tragic Suicides

By Bertrand Teo · Thursday, March 26,2009 11:50 p.m.

The Senate confirmation of Chinese-American Gary Locke as commerce secretary this Tuesday marked an unprecedented third for Asian-Americans in the White House (the first two being Steven Chu and Eric Shinseki).

Cut his mic

By Thomas Wachtel · Thursday, March 26,2009 11:49 p.m.

Last week, I had a bit of an argument with a friend of mine.

Good ideas, few details

Thursday, March 26,2009 11:48 p.m.

For all the talk of student engagement at the IUSA Candidate Debate last night, it was hard not to notice that, on a campus of almost 40,000, it didn’t seem like more than 50 students were in attendance.

Ballet classic, original work to play at MAC this weekend

By Maggie Conner · Thursday, March 26,2009 11:31 p.m.

The IU Ballet Theater will present “Variations on a Russian Theme,” which combines a shortened version of Tchaikovsky’s 19th-century classical ballet “Swan Lake” and the world premiere performance of “My Eyes Opened” by Pennsylvania Ballet choreographer-in-residence Matthew Neenan.

Local dance company to interpret ‘7 deadly sins’

By Rachel Krasnow · Thursday, March 26,2009 11:30 p.m.

The Windfall Dancers, an 11-member company, will perform their concept of them – envy, sloth, gluttony, greed, lust, pride and wrath – this weekend and next weekend at the troupe’s annual show. The content is not suitable for young children because of rough language, according to Tom Slater, the director and a choreographer for the show.

NYC art gallery owner charged in theft

Thursday, March 26,2009 11:29 p.m.

The owner of a now-closed Manhattan art gallery with a star-studded clientele was painted when a thief who stole $88 million from art owners, investors – including tennis great John McEnroe – and a bank.

Can't resist the urge to act

By Carly Bassen · Thursday, March 26,2009 11:28 p.m.

Tim Hardy has testosterone to thank for getting his teenage mind interested in acting. After years spent studying in a boy’s school, getting to act in a play with girls sounded fantastic.

Bloomington will turn out lights for climate change

By Jake Wright · Thursday, March 26,2009 11:19 p.m.

Around the world, cities will go dark this weekend in an effort to save the environment.

Report urges lawmakers to fund declining conservation

By Caitlin Johnston · Thursday, March 26,2009 11:17 p.m.

The Nature Conservancy, along with 51 national, regional and state land conservation and outdoor recreation groups, released a report this year documenting the decline of the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the Forest Legacy Program.

Aver’s triumphs at pizza contest

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, March 26,2009 11:14 p.m.

Living up to its “gourmet” billing, Aver's co-owner Kris Kaiser brought home a trophy from the Pizza Expo, held March 10 to 12 by trade magazine Pizza Today.

Non-profit organization receives $300 from Mother Bear's Pizza

By Alex Benson · Thursday, March 26,2009 5:23 p.m.

Non-profit organization Giving Back to Africa will receive $300 from a fundraiser that took place at Mother Bear’s Pizza on Wednesday.

Crews still working to fill 30-foot sinkhole in Fort Wayne

Thursday, March 26,2009 12:24 p.m.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Fort Wayne officials say it will take longer than expected to fix a 30-foot deep sinkhole that's closed a street near the city's downtown since the weekend.

2 Fort Wayne men found shot to death in car

Thursday, March 26,2009 9:15 a.m.

Fort Wayne police say two men found shot to death in a car both had criminal records.

Police arrest major drug dealer, 2 other men at local hotel

By Amanda Bridgman · Thursday, March 26,2009 12:18 a.m.

Bloomington Police Department narcotics detectives busted a major drug deal Friday night at a northside hotel.

Panel discusses life with disabilities

By MaryJane Slaby · Thursday, March 26,2009 12:16 a.m.

Six panelists participated in “Student Perspectives on Accessibility,” which was conducted by the disability roundtable and discussed life on campus for disabled students both academically and socially.

Organizer Ed Vasquez leads an anti-war protest from Woodburn Hall to the Sample Gates on Wedesday near Ballantine Hall. Protesters, many who were from the Indiana Students Against War, marked the six-year anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq.

Activists see decline in protesters

By Bailey Loosemore · Thursday, March 26,2009 12:16 a.m.

At Wednesday’s demonstration, activists marched to the Sample Gates to protest the ongoing U.S. occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Former Poet Laureate and Pulitizer Prize Winner Rita Dove read from her latest poetry collection, Sonata Mulattica, in the Whittenberger Auditorium on Wednesday. She was speaking as a part of Diversity Day.

Poet Rita Dove brings diversity through spoken word

By MaryJane Slaby · Thursday, March 26,2009 12:14 a.m.

Poet Rita Dove read from her book, offered commentary and signed books as the Diversity Day keynote speaker 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Feeling philanthropic?

By Carrie Schedler · Thursday, March 26,2009 12:13 a.m.

Several greek organizations are sponsoring events between now and the end of the semester to raise money for local and national charities. In addition to information about where and when these events take place, we asked a member of each organization to summarize their event in five words or less.

IU seniors Kim Roberson, left, Whitney Thomas and Amber Jackson share a laugh during the closing minutes of IU's 68-50 win against Michigan in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Hoosiers beat Bowling Green 75-67, stay alive in women's NIT tournament

Thursday, March 26,2009 12:11 a.m.

The Hoosiers extended their season Thursday night with a 75-67 victory against Bowling Green in the third round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament. They will play in the round of 8 against the winner of tonight's Marquette-Illinois State game. For more information about the game, go to the IDS Above the Rim blog.

IUSA tickets debate today

By Alyssa Goldman · Thursday, March 26,2009 12:07 a.m.

IU Student Association candidates will answer hard-hitting questions at today’s Candidate Debate from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Kelley School of Business in room 109.

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