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Evans turns to the ‘dark side’

By Tom Kir · Friday, March 28,2008 12:57 a.m.

Freshman Mitchell Evans is Darth Vader.

Hoosiers to play Minnesota in four-game series

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, March 28,2008 12:22 a.m.

IU coach Tracy Smith has said all year that everything he and his team have done has been building toward Big Ten play. It’s time to stop building and see what they’ve done.

More than a ‘minotaur’

By Ryan Gregg · Friday, March 28,2008 12:21 a.m.

Standing Thursday in Mellencamp Pavilion, IU coach Tracy Smith recited a 3-year-old memory.

Creative items up for bid in ‘Drama Prom’ fundraiser

By Melissa Sokolski · Thursday, March 27,2008 11:59 p.m.

Baked goods, massages, coaching sessions for acting and a chance to throw a pie in someone’s face are all items that can be won at this year’s Student Advisory Board auction for the Department of Theatre and Drama.

Willkie Quad defies ‘closed-door dorm’ stereotype with competitive afternoon

Thursday, March 27,2008 11:58 p.m.

Students, especially student-athletes, would probably love the opportunity to play in the Olympic games. Willkie Quad residents will get that chance Saturday. From noon to 3 p.m., residents of the north and south towers of Willkie will go head-to-head to compete for bragging rights, said Allison Gerling, graduate assistant at the residence hall.

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Runners at the 2007 IU Mini-Marathon start their watches and step into their first stride as the race begins.

IU Mini Marathon and 5K gets a makeover

By Haley Adams · Thursday, March 27,2008 11:57 p.m.

While this year’s IU Mini Marathon and 5K will still feature dedicated runners, philanthropists and spectators, the event is receiving a makeover.

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Members of the Filipino Student Association perform Binasuan, a celebratory dance from the Pangasinan province of Bayambang Saturday, April 7, 2007 at the IU Auditorium. The performance was a part of the Asian American Associations's 14th annual Taste of Asia.

15th annual event offers ‘Taste of Asia’

By Elvia Malagon · Thursday, March 27,2008 11:56 p.m.

To get a “better picture of what Asia really entails,” students can watch traditional Asian dances and eat Asian food at the 15th Annual Taste of Asia at 5:30 p.m. Friday in the IU Auditorium.

Historian discusses Iraq War, criticizes Bush administration

By Alanna Malik · Thursday, March 27,2008 11:54 p.m.

Guest lecturer and military historian Andrew J. Bacevich spoke Wednesday night in the Indiana Memorial Union about U.S. foreign policy and Iraq to a packed room of students, faculty, staff and Bloomington residents.

All-nighter for a cure

By Amy Burke · Thursday, March 27,2008 11:53 p.m.

The American Cancer Society is holding its annual Relay for Life event from 3 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday on the Billy Hayes Track. The event will honor both local cancer survivors and caregivers while raising funds and awareness for cancer research and patient programs.

Around the World

By AP Reports and Abisalom Omolo · Thursday, March 27,2008 10:58 p.m.

A mother killed her two children and later went to the nearby college she attended and brandished a gun Thursday before handing the weapon to a health counselor, police said.

Bush says Iraq needs security, not ‘hectoring’ from Congress

By Abisalom Omolo and Ben Feller · Thursday, March 27,2008 10:58 p.m.

President Bush on Thursday defended the slow pace of progress in Iraq, asserting “it is not foot-dragging” as Iraqi politicians try to reach agreement on political, security and economic goals.

Le dernier cri: Wearable art

By Claire Burke · Thursday, March 27,2008 10:48 p.m.

The fashion industry, while it is one of the most creative, is also about money, as all other industries are. Because of this, some designers must sacrifice their creative visions for designs that will make their houses more money.

Around the Arts

Thursday, March 27,2008 10:44 p.m.

School of Fine Arts Gallery: ‘MFA I’ Masters of Fine Art Thesis Exhibition When: Exhibit open noon to 4 p.m. daily today through April 5 Where: School of Fine Arts Gallery More Information: Admission is free. The exhibit features works created by graduating Master of Fine Arts students.

IU Auditorium to host award-winning ‘Movin’ Out’

Thursday, March 27,2008 10:43 p.m.

“Movin’ Out,” a high-energy rock musical, will be coming to the IU Auditorium 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.

Expert martial artist to visit

Thursday, March 27,2008 10:41 p.m.

Bloomington residents will be able to practice Small Circle Jujitsu on Saturday with the best of the best. Professor Leon Jay, son of Wally Jay, the creator of Small Circle Jujitsu, lives near London, and comes to the Midwest about once a year to teach classes about the use of pressure points.

Fair features new artists

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, March 27,2008 10:40 p.m.

It’s not just for the girls – the Fourth Annual Women’s Arts and Crafts Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Blooming Neighborhood Awards to be given in June

By Kristina Hunter · Thursday, March 27,2008 10:20 p.m.

Local neighborhoods have an opportunity to be recognized for their achievements and a chance to win $100 through this year’s Blooming Neighborhood Awards.

Culture center leads interfaith prayer

By Heather Bougher · Thursday, March 27,2008 10:19 p.m.

Opening with a greeting from Brother Benedict, a Dominican friar, the interfaith prayer service brought community members together Wednesday evening to intertwine hope with prayers in support of the crisis in Tibet.

Breakup season

By Rachel Goldberg · Thursday, March 27,2008 9:44 p.m.

Since it’s now officially spring, it is now also officially breakup season in Bloomington. Hormones have revived with new energy right along with the trees and grass. We all go through breakups, and since it’s one of those inevitable human experiences, we ought to prepare ourselves to look on the bright side.

Winter woes

By Georgia Perry · Thursday, March 27,2008 9:43 p.m.

Um, it’s still cold out. Yes, some days are better than others, but I ain’t buyin’ it. It is still very much winter here, and anyone who believes otherwise is a big phony, as Holden Caulfield would say. And you can’t disagree with Holden Caulfield because he speaks for all of us – just consult the essay you wrote on “Catcher in the Rye” your junior year of high school. Therefore, global warming is obviously a hoax.

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