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G.E. to close Bloomington plant in 2009, eliminating 900 jobs

By Associated Press and Alexandra R. Moses · Monday, Jan. 21,2008 3:42 a.m.

General Electric said Thursday it plans to close its Bloomington refrigeration plant by the fourth quarter of 2009 due to losses of about $45 million last year and an expectation of similar losses this year.

Negotiations pressure writers to come to a compromise

By Rorye O'Connor · Monday, Jan. 21,2008 3:42 a.m.

The writers strike might be coming to an end. Thursday night, the Directors Guild of America reached a tentative three-year agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

IU student found dead in apartment

By Ben Phelps · Monday, Jan. 21,2008 3:40 a.m.

Police found IU junior Sarah Bachman dead in her apartment Monday night, Bloomington Police Department Sgt. Jeff Canada said, reading from a press release.

No. 9 Hoosiers roar past Nittany Lions

By Chris Engel · Monday, Jan. 21,2008 3:40 a.m.

For 32 minutes Sunday afternoon, the Nittany Lions would not go away. Penn State's three-point shooting and their pesky zone defense kept the dynamic Hoosier offense in check for most of the contest. But in the end, it was not enough as the No. 9 Hoosiers prevailed, 81-65.

Former member of IU staff hired as Ravens' head coach

By David Ginsburg · Monday, Jan. 21,2008 3:38 a.m.

John Harbaugh was hired Friday as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, who hope their second choice proves to be a first-rate success. Harbaugh joined IU's staff in 1997 as a defensive backs and special teams coach under former head coach Cam Cameron.

No. 9 Hoosiers roar past Nittany Lions

By Chris Engel · Sunday, Jan. 20,2008 8:48 p.m.

or 32 minutes Sunday afternoon, Penn State would not go away. The Nittany Lions’ three-point shooting and their pesky zone defense kept the dynamic Hoosier offense in check for most of the contest. But in the end, it was not enough as the No. 9 Hoosiers prevailed, 81-65.

Hollywood directors reach tentative agreement with studios

Sunday, Jan. 20,2008 5:23 p.m.

Hollywood directors reached a tentative contract deal Thursday with studios, a development that could turn up the pressure on striking writers to settle their 2-month-old walkout that has crippled the entertainment industry.

Hoosiers overcome turnovers to beat Minnesota

By Chris Engel · Saturday, Jan. 19,2008 10:12 p.m.

One stat stood out to IU coach Kelvin Sampson after his team’s 65-60 victory against Minnesota Thursday night.

A birthday at Briscoe fit for a King

By Amanda Bridgman · Saturday, Jan. 19,2008 10:04 p.m.

Birthday cheers could be heard echoing from Briscoe Quad Thursday night in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Briscoe Student Government and resident assistants hosted a birthday party to recognize the life and legacy of King. Monday will be the 40th anniversary honoring King and his work.

Buskirk to host ‘sex party’

By Whitney Biber · Saturday, Jan. 19,2008 10:02 p.m.

Apparently, the Bloomington community is not experiencing a sexual dry spell. This is certainly the belief of junior Alex Pyatetsky, the host of this evening’s event, “People Are Still Having Sex.”

Hoosiers pull out double-overtime win over Golden Gophers

By Zachary Osterman · Saturday, Jan. 19,2008 10 p.m.

Nothing comes easy in Big Ten basketball. Both the IU women’s basketball team and their counterparts from Minnesota learned that lesson Thursday night.

Fresh off big win, IU travels to Michigan State

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 12:08 p.m.

Fresh off a marathon 80-77 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers, the IU women’s basketball team will leave the chilly confines of Bloomington for even cooler pastures in East Lansing, Mich.

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Friday, Jan. 18,2008 5:01 a.m.

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IU men's basketball mid-season report

By Aaron Beard and Jonathan Hines · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 1:16 a.m.

Men’s basketball columnist Jonathan Hines rates the Hoosiers in shooting, coaching, rebounding, and defense as they reach the half-way point of their season.

First finalist for SPEA dean to visit

By Elizabeth Dilts and Liz Dilts · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 1:10 a.m.

The first of four finalists for the position of dean of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs will be in Bloomington Tuesday, said Lauren Robel, dean of the School of Law and chair of the search committee.

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IU senior guard Nikki Smith drives along the baseline during the Hoosiers' 70-62 win over Illinois Jan. 6 at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers will go against Minnesota Thursday evening at 7 p.m.

Women's basketball team plays for ‘important’ win on home court

By Brian Buckey · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 1:09 a.m.

Fresh off a hard-fought road win at Purdue on Monday, the IU women’s basketball team (10-7, 3-2) returns home for another tough test against Minnesota (13-5, 4-2) today at Assembly Hall.

Sampson to coach against good friend Tubby Smith

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 1:09 a.m.

Last year, Kelvin Sampson and Tubby Smith were good friends coaching teams that are bitter rivals. Now, they’re good friends coaching conference rivals.

BPD reports more than 60 burglaries during break

By Ben Phelps · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 1:09 a.m.

Bloomington Police Department Capt. Joe Qualters said Bloomington had 64 burglaries between Dec. 15 and Jan. 7, a number that includes businesses and multiple burglaries in an apartment complex.

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Friday, Jan. 18,2008 1:09 a.m.

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Swimmers look to ‘snowball’ Volunteers

By Nathan Hart · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 1:06 a.m.

The snowball effect is often seen in cheap Saturday morning cartoons, with characters hopelessly running away from an ever-expanding snowball as it bounds down a hill.

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