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Professor receives national award

By Marc Fishman · Thursday, Feb. 26,2009 12:12 a.m.

The Association for Computing Machinery, a worldwide computing science society, has recognized computer science professor Paul W. Purdom Jr. with the honor of “Distinguished Scientist” for his research in the field of the analysis of algorithms.

Secondary recruiting violation self-reported

By Matt Dollinger · Thursday, Feb. 26,2009 12:11 a.m.

IU’s compliance department discovered the secondary recruiting violation on Nov. 21 and self-reported the instance to the NCAA and Big Ten on Dec. 10. The coaching staff’s “mistake” was revealed during a routine check of compliance office’s phone call monitoring system.

Students compete in Black Knowledge Bowl

By MaryJane Slaby · Thursday, Feb. 26,2009 12:11 a.m.

Eleven teams participated in the annual Black Knowledge Bowl on Tuesday in the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center. The teams competed for three monetary prizes and a first-place trophy.

Wildcats win 1st game in Assembly Hall

By Tom Kirby · Thursday, Feb. 26,2009 12:08 a.m.

Northwestern (15-11, 6-9) notched its first-ever victory in Assembly Hall, dominating IU (6-21, 1-14) 75-53. IU coach Crean said he has dreaded a performance like Wednesday’s

Sophomore Jess Mayer, the Director of Arts and Culture for the Residence Hall Assocation, addresses the two tickets for the upcoming Residence Hall Associations elections Wednesday evening at 801 N. Jordan Ave. The Resident Hall Assocation works to be an active channel of communication that creates proactive solutions while effectively representing the residents of Indiana University.

RHA Candidates go head-to-head

By Alyssa Goldman · Thursday, Feb. 26,2009 12:08 a.m.

The two competing Residence Halls Association tickets, Hoosier Compass and The Chuck Norris ticket, met Wednesday to promote their platform issues and answer student questions.

Patrons buy drinks and socialize at Kilroys Sports Bar on Walnut Avenue Tuesday evening.

Kilroy’s Sports Bar ranked in ‘Top 100’ nightclubs

By Sean Morrison · Thursday, Feb. 26,2009 12:05 a.m.

Kilroy’s Sports Bar was ranked No. 36 of the “Top 100” nightclubs in the nation by Nightclub & Bar Magazine.

Professor still under review for legal counsel

By IDS staff · Thursday, Feb. 26,2009 12:02 a.m.

Confirmation hearings began Wednesday to appoint IU Law Professor Dawn Johnsen as the U.S. associate attorney general for the Office of Legal Counsel.

Students expect A’s despite work ethic

By Haley Adams · Thursday, Feb. 26,2009 12:01 a.m.

Results from a recent study from the University of California-Irvine reported that one-third of students expect a B just for going to lectures, and 40 percent think a B is appropriate for finishing reading assignments.

Controversial bishop in Britain

Wednesday, Feb. 25,2009 11:51 p.m.

A British bishop whose denial of the Holocaust led Argentina to order him out of that country returned to England on Wednesday.

Cops hit wall in ‘Sleeper’ hunt

Wednesday, Feb. 25,2009 11:50 p.m.

They have a sample of his DNA, a description from a survivor and a $500,000 reward, but detectives investigating the city’s most notorious serial killer have hit a wall.

Feds still searching for CEO

Wednesday, Feb. 25,2009 11:49 p.m.

For months, prosecutors say, technicians in the gloom of a run-down North Carolina plant prepared life-sustaining syringes and shipped them before ensuring they were sterile.

March is the month to save our shows

By Cory Barker · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2009 10:46 p.m.

To most people, the beginning of March brings thoughts of warmer weather and spring, but for me, it’s survival time. It’s about that time for networks to begin planning for the ’09-’10 new season, and for shows on the bubble, panic sets in. Therefore, this week I’m going to suggest four shows that should be checked out immediately. If you don’t, chances are they won’t be around this fall – tell all your friends.

A never-ending cliche

By Tyler James Perry · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2009 10:44 p.m.

If you’ve seen one stupid comedy, you’ve seen them all.

Off-Broadway play examines death penalty

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2009 10:43 p.m.

The Cardinal Stage Company will present a reading of the off-Broadway play “The Exonerated” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the John Waldron Arts Center Auditorium as a part of ArtsWeek.

Jason sells out

By Doug Evans · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2009 10:41 p.m.

For those who were not around in the 1980s to experience the classic “Friday the 13th” and its 10 progressively worse sequels, it will be difficult to appreciate the groundbreaking achievement of the original.

Artists combine styles to create computerized ceramics

By Jackie Kochell · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2009 10:41 p.m.

Two artists explored the use of digital technology in ceramics in a SoFA Gallery exhibit, a collaboration resulting in a whimsical exhibition of clay pears, winding arrows and comic book-printed cups.“Rendering and Meaning: Infinite Speed, Zero Errors & Total Memory: Creativity and Desire in the Digital Age” will run from Feb. 24 through March 13.

Guilio Cesare (Andrew Rader) and Cleopatra (Jacqueline Brecheen) perform the roles of Guilio Cesare and Cleopatra during the dress rehersal for the Guilio Cesare Opera Tusesday evening at IU's Musical Arts Center. The production, put on by the Indiana Jacobs School of Music's Opera and Ballet Theater, will run February 27, 28 and March 6,7.

IU Opera Theater’s ‘Giulio Cesare’ to tell classic tale of politics, sex, war

By Maggie Conner · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2009 10:38 p.m.

IU Opera Theater will present George Frideric Handel’s baroque opera “Giulio Cesare,” written in 1724, this weekend and next at the Musical Arts Center.

Cinemat show boasting chamber music and noisecore

By Joshua Kraus · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2009 10:36 p.m.

Two bands are going acoustic and two bands are just going nuts March 4 at The Cinemat. Headliner Capillary Action will be joined by Basilica and local bands Push-Pull and Racebannon for a night of intimate performances and rock ‘n’ roll.

Liz Lerman performance to combine dance, genetics

By Caitlin Johnston · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2009 10:33 p.m.

Modern dance, science and ethics will combine in a clash of creativity at 8 p.m. tonight on the IU Auditorium stage. The Liz Lerman Dance Exchange will present a performance titled “Ferocious Beauty: Genome,” a look at the ethical questions that arise from the progression of molecular science.

‘WTF’ exhibit shows pain before, after Iraq

By Alex Brown · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2009 10:32 p.m.

On treacherous grounds in Iraq, Ashley Gilbertson jumped out of an American convoy to shoot his camera. Although he braved the dangers of being a photojournalist during the war, he said he does not view himself as a hero like the American soldiers who fight on the battlefront.

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