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Inmates perform Shakespeare to help at-risk kids

Sunday, Dec. 7,2008 9:44 p.m.

CARLISLE, Ind. – Inmates at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility hope their performance of Shakespeare adaptations will help at-risk kids stay out of prison. Inmates in the Shakespeare in Shackles program recently adapted and performed scenes from “Romeo and Juliet” to highlight the violent society Romeo lived in and the consequences of his choices.

Police investigate Friday robbery

By Elvia Malagon · Sunday, Dec. 7,2008 9:43 p.m.

The Bloomington Police Department is investigating a night deposit robbery. BPD officers were dispatched at about 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Monroe Bank in the 2000 block of E. Buick Cadillac Blvd., said Sgt. Shane Rasche, reading from a police report.

Alumni Association chooses President’s award winners

Sunday, Dec. 7,2008 9:19 p.m.

The winners of the IU Alumni Association’s 2008 President’s award took unusual routes after their college days at IU were over. The eight recipients received the award for their courageous volunteer efforts in the IU community as well as in their own communities.

IU, Purdue, IUPUI join together for energy research

Sunday, Dec. 7,2008 9:18 p.m.

The Indiana Consortium for Research in Energy Systems and Policy is a joint effort of faculty members at IU, Purdue and IU-Purdue University Indianapolis to bring researchers from all three campuses together to come up with projects and research related to energy issues.

Pinon, Ariz., students visit IU from their classroom

By MaryJane Slaby · Sunday, Dec. 7,2008 9:16 p.m.

Instead of taking a plane, train or bus from Pinon High School in Pinon, Ariz., students brought their entire classroom to a conference room in the School of Education through a video chat on Nov. 25.

Each weekend in a new country is a new lesson learned

By Bonnie White · Sunday, Dec. 7,2008 7:57 p.m.

PARIS – Sitting on a budget airline flight from Stockholm to Paris, drowsy from a lack of sleep and a large amount of time spent in transit, I listened to a man who sounds like he’s imitating the Swedish chef (Muppets, anyone?) and reminisce about my weekends spent country hopping.

Sophomore forward Neil Wilmarth battles two Michgan players for a header during the Hoosiers 3-0 NCAA Tournament win over the Wolverines Saturday night at Bill Armstrong Stadium. No. 6 IU will take on No. 3 St. John's on Saturday in the quarterfinals.

IU loses in overtime against St. John's

By Zina Kumok · Sunday, Dec. 7,2008 2:55 p.m.

IU coach Mike Freitag had little to say.After Saturday’s 3-2 elimination loss to St. John’s in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament, the Hoosiers headed home, one match short of the College Cup.

Gonzaga forward Austin Daye blocks IU freshman guard Nick Williams' shot in the first half of the Hoosiers' 70-54 loss to the Bulldogs on Saturday in Indianapolis. Saturday's contest was the first basketball game ever played inside Lucas Oil Stadium.

Hoosiers hang tough, fall to No. 5 Gonzaga 70-54

By Tom Kirby · Saturday, Dec. 6,2008 5:31 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – After being trounced by No. 15 Wake Forest on Wednesday, IU faced another nationally ranked foe Saturday – No. 5 Gonzaga.The Hoosiers kept the game close throughout, but eventually succumbed to the Bulldogs, losing 70-54.

LIVE BLOGGING: IU vs St. John's

Saturday, Dec. 6,2008 5:10 p.m.

Follow reporters Greg Rosenstein and Zina Kumok they blog during the IU men’s soccer game against St. John's. Follow the action on Corner Kick.

IU coach Tom Crean shouts instructions to his team during the second half of the Hoosiers' game against Gonzaga on Saturday in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium. Gonzaga won 70-54.

LIVE BLOGGING: IU vs Gonzaga

Saturday, Dec. 6,2008 2:35 p.m.

Follow reporters Matt Dollinger and Tom Kirby and columnist Zachary Osterman as they blog during the men’s basketball game against Wake Forest. Follow the action on the Basketblog.

Dunbar leads team to best season it has had in 6 years

By Ari Shifron · Friday, Dec. 5,2008 12:09 p.m.

The IU volleyball team made a 179-degree turn in two years under Coach Sherry Dunbar.The only last degree left to 180 is to make postseason play.

Soccer team prepares for national quarterfinals

By Greg Rosenstein · Friday, Dec. 5,2008 12 a.m.

IU senior midfielder John Mellencamp has waited his entire life for a chance to play in the College Cup. That chance might almost be here. “I think about it every night,” he said jokingly. “I have had a couple of dreams about it already. I want to end on that high note with a championship. With the characters of the guys on this team, I wouldn’t want anything less for these guys other than to win that championship.” The No. 6-seeded Hoosiers (14-6-3) will face the No. 3-seeded St. John’s Red Storm (18-2-3) at 5 p.m. Saturday in Queens, N.Y., in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament.

Two new members of Delta Zeta are greated by a sea of sisterhood after stepping off the bus on Jan. 7, 2007 at the sorority house.

Women’s formal recruitment starts Saturday

By Haley Adams · Thursday, Dec. 4,2008 11:59 p.m.

Any woman in a sorority or interested in joining one has a busy weekend ahead of her.

Wake Forest defenders swarm IU's Malik Story as he attempts a shot during IU's 83-58 loss Wednesday night in Winston-Salem, N.C. Wake Forest's defense forced 26 turnovers.

Pritchard getting ‘star treatment’

By Tom Kirby · Thursday, Dec. 4,2008 11:58 p.m.

During seven games, IU’s offense has gone through freshman forward Tom Pritchard. As a result, Pritchard is leading Big Ten freshmen in scoring and rebounding – averaging 14.1 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. His success has not gone unnoticed.

IU law school renamed

By Nick Cusack · Thursday, Dec. 4,2008 11:58 p.m.

The IU law school will be renamed to the Michael Maurer School of Law after a man who is giving a $35 million dollar gift to go toward scholarships.PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines

Justin Merrick sings a spiritual piece as part of the pre- Kwanzaa celebration. The celebration, put on by the Arts of the African Diaspora, was held at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture center on Thursday.

Neal-Marshall brings Kwanzaa to IU campus

By Alyssa Goldman · Thursday, Dec. 4,2008 11:58 p.m.

Unity. Self-determination. Collective work and responsibility. Cooperative economics. Purpose. Creativity. Faith. Through music, food and art, organizers at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center taught the seven principles of the African-American holiday of Kwanzaa to participants Thursday night at a pre-Kwanzaa celebration.

5 surefire ways to improve your style

By Bryan Payton · Thursday, Dec. 4,2008 11:54 p.m.

With the new year drawing closer, it’s time to start thinking about resolutions and new beginnings. If you went through 2008 in a fashionless fog, there’s hope for you in 2009. To help you, I’m spotting you five surefire ways to improve your style for the next 365 days.

Folk rock and distortion fill Waldron

By Greg Winget · Thursday, Dec. 4,2008 11:52 p.m.

It’s a wonder that all of Bloomington wasn’t deafened Wednesday night, considering the barrage of psychedelic music that was pouring out of the John Waldron Arts Center Rose Firebay at Fourth and Walnut streets.

Sharon Jones comes to Jake’s for funk performance

By Stefania Marghitu · Thursday, Dec. 4,2008 11:50 p.m.

Spin Magazine asked, “Aretha who?” after seeing Sharon Jones perform, and Jones boldly referred to Amy Winehouse as “whats-her-name” in a New York Times article.

2nd-year law students receive scholarships, summer positions

Thursday, Dec. 4,2008 11:49 p.m.

Second-year IU law students Omar Badawi and Gillian Crowl have been named the recipients of the second annual $10,000 Baker & Daniels Diversity Scholarship, which recognizes law students of varied ethnic, cultural and racial backgrounds. Lifestyles and unique viewpoints are also considered in determining recipients.