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FALL SPORTS WRAPUP

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 10:45 p.m.

See the Monday, Dec. 10, edition of the IDS for a wrap of fall sports at IU.

Roberson scores 22 in IU womens basketball's road loss to Kansas

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 10:41 p.m.

The IU women’s basketball team fell to Kansas (7-1) 69-61 at historic Allen Fieldhouse on Sunday in the last game before finals week. The loss drops IU to 4-5 and is the team’s fourth loss in the last five games.

Backups shine in blowout of Kentucky

By Chris Engel · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 10:39 p.m.

Fans on both sides of the Ohio River might have guessed the IU men’s basketball team was ripe for an upset once they heard that freshman guard Eric Gordon and sophomore guard Armon Bassett would sit out of Saturday’s game against Kentucky.

With a wink and a smile, Crawford shines

By Jonathan Hines · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 10:38 p.m.

Eric Gordon sat wasting away in his warmups. Armon Bassett was dressed in his Sunday best on the sidelines. As tip-off approached for IU’s game against Kentucky, it appeared the “Curse of the White Out” had struck before the opening whistle ever blew.

From the editor: A note of thanks

By Trevor brown · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 10:26 p.m.

This is the 75th, and last paper, of the semester for my staff. They call putting out a newspaper day after day, “the daily miracle.”

Church elder sentenced to 10 years in prison

By Associated Press and Alexandra R. Moses · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 10:26 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – A former church elder who pleaded guilty to child molestation charges has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

French Lick’s revenues, attendance lowest in state

By Daniel Robison · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 10:25 p.m.

A year after opening its doors, the French Lick Resort Casino has not exactly hit the jackpot.

Bluebird hosts free holiday show

By Nathan Brown · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 10:24 p.m.

The Bluebird, in conjunction with Indianapolis radio station WTTS 92.3, is holding it’s 10th annual Toys For Tots benefit show.

Lawmakers want tougher teen driving restrictions

By Alexandra R. Moses · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 10:24 p.m.

Motor vehicle crashes are the No. 1 cause of death for 16- to 20-year-olds nationwide, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That’s why State Rep. Joe Micon is trying to pass a bill he says could reduce the number of deaths in Indiana by up to 40 percent.

SRSC to get revamped over winter break

Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 10:22 p.m.

Students who frequent the Student Recreational Sports Center will be greeted by a different facility than the one they are used to when they return from winter break.

1,701 undergraduates, graduates prepare for Saturday ceremony

By Ab D. Phillip · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 10:21 p.m.

On Saturday, approximately 1,701 students will graduate in IU-Bloomington’s winter commencement ceremony. The 178th graduation ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in Assembly Hall, with the procession of the graduates beginning at 9:15 a.m.

Animals help relieve students’ finals stress

Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 10:18 p.m.

Courtney Sinnott shouted in excitement as she ran toward one of two Yorkshire Terriers at the Furry Finals Fix at Briscoe Quad on Sunday. “This looks like my dog at home!” the freshman screamed.

Around the arts

By IDS staff · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 9:47 p.m.

Songwriter showcase When: 8 p.m. Monday Where: Players Pub, 424 S. Walnut St. More Information: Tom Marshallek, Art Heckman and others share the stage, perform original songs in the “writer in the round” format.

Rock history professor plays The Bluebird

By Nathan Brown · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 9:44 p.m.

The boisterous crowd Thursday night at The Bluebird, filled with IU professor Andy Hollinden’s former students, helped his live performance go off without a hitch.

Fuel gauge problem postpones shuttle launch until January

By Abisalom Omolo and Marcia Dunn · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 9:37 p.m.

NASA on Sunday delayed the launch of space shuttle Atlantis until January after a gauge in the fuel tank failed for the second time in four days.

Gunman kills 2, injures 2 at Colorado Christian missionary training center

By Abisalom Omolo and George Merritt · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 9:35 p.m.

A gunman walked into a training center dormitory for young Christian missionaries early Sunday and opened fire, killing two of the center’s staff members and wounding two others.

Hoosiers rout Kentucky without key players

Saturday, Dec. 8,2007 7:11 p.m.

Despite not playing with its starting backcourt, the No. 15 IU men’s basketball team defeated border rival Kentucky 70-51 Saturday at Assembly Hall.

End of an emporium

By Ashley Wilson · Friday, Dec. 7,2007 11 a.m.

Inside Dharma Emporium, the psychedelic thrift shop on Kirkwood Avenue that sells a cluttered and expansive array of all things ‘60s and ‘70s, it takes only a moment for owner Rick Barbrick to point out his favorite possession.

IU hosts Kentucky in 51st border war

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Dec. 7,2007 1:02 a.m.

It’s been 17 years since Big Blue met Big Red on 17th Street. Kentucky (4-2) will meet the No.-15 IU men’s basketball team (7-1) at 4 p.m. Saturday in Assembly Hall in the 51st game of their rivalry.

Trustees to discuss McNutt access cards

By Michael Reschke · Friday, Dec. 7,2007 12:23 a.m.

Construction of a new classroom building and implementation of the McNutt Quad student access card project, among other things, will be up for approval at today’s board of trustees meeting in the University Place Conference Center at IU-Purdue University Indianapolis.

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