Bloomington Banjo Summit looks for a pickin' good time
played by old, toothless, overall-wearing men, right? The banjo is played in Appalachia. It's twangy. And it never, ever rocks.
played by old, toothless, overall-wearing men, right? The banjo is played in Appalachia. It's twangy. And it never, ever rocks.
Congress has started assigning a larger number of funds to specific higher education projects, and IU has put itself in a position to secure some of that money.
Community members and students will gather tonight at Dunn Meadow at 6:30 p.m. to "Take Back the Night."
WASHINGTON -- Talks in Congress to regulate the tobacco industry broke down along partisan lines Wednesday, making it highly unlikely new restrictions would be imposed on the cigarette industry anytime soon.
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraqi police opened fire in downtown Baghdad Wednesday after demonstrators demanding jobs stormed a police station, set fire to two cars and threw stones at officers, police said. An American soldier was also killed in a roadside bombing in Tikrit.
Let's take a few minutes to discuss retired Gen. Wesley Clark's candidacy for president of the United States and what it means to you.
As the Indiana gubernatorial campaign gains momentum, one group of students is getting involved in the political process.
A few years ago, as a high school junior, I spent the summer in Washington, D.C. While there, I was a page in the U.S. Senate. As a page, I got to witness first-hand the debates and actions the Senate takes on a daily basis.
IU can be an intimidating place if people of your culture only make up 2 percent of the student population. This is the situation for many Latino students at IU and one the Latino Cultural Center wants to help alleviate.
Stings, pigeons and moles. The work of undercover police officers is typically a secret within the halls of a police department, but at noon today, Paul Marcus, Haynes Professor of Law at Virginia's College of William and Mary, will uncover the myths in his lecture, "Undercover Law Enforcement Operations: Word from the street, the police station and the courthouse."
When you strip away the Recording Industry Association of America's inquisition of 12 year olds, record companies' pursuit of an easy buck and Clear Channel Communication's attempt to rule the proverbial world, you remain with the only pure musical experience left: the concert.
This year the IU Student Association has resurrected its baby sitter referral service, giving IU students with baby-sitting experience a chance to make a few extra dollars.
The building at the corner of 10th Street and Woodlawn Avenue is one of the most newly renovated structures on campus. But the property has a storied legacy. The School of Informatics, 901 E. 10th St., was renovated after it was bought two years ago from the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority.
In this corner, weighing in at an undisclosed number of pounds, wearing the crimson trunks, IU-Bloomington Chancellor Sharon Brehm.
INDIANAPOLIS -- A woman accused of misleading a couple into believing she was their missing daughter will not be returned to Kansas despite a judge's ruling that her extradition was improper, an Indiana prosecutor said Wednesday.
There may be more than a year before the 2004 presidential election, but the race is already heating up. Newly announced Democratic candidate Gen. Wesley Clark and President George W. Bush are leading recent polls. IU College Republicans President Angel Rivera said he thinks the race will be determined by the two issues that have been at the top of the nation's list in recent years -- the economy and national defense. In the months directly following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the subsequent military action in Afghanistan, Bush enjoyed high approval ratings.
Two of Bloomington's biggest outdoor activity organizers, Bloomington Parks and Recreation and IU Outdoor Adventures, have teamed up to provide the chance to expand opportunities for IU students and members of the Bloomington community. The groups have come together for the first time to sponsor two fall outdoor adventure trips they hope will reach IU students and Bloomington community members alike. The first joint excursion on Sept. 19-21 was filled to capacity, and leaders are already looking forward to a good turnout for their next joint venture. Seven people have already signed up for Whitewater Canoeing on the Cumberland River, Ky., scheduled for October 17-19. The registration deadline is Oct. 10.
The theme of Under the Tuscan Sun is universal. The film shows the viewer that there is life after suffering a great loss. Most importantly, it exhibits the significance of taking chances, allowing the rest to fall into place.
Now I confess, in my downtime I, like most, enjoy the chance to take some time and zone out in front of that little black box which can be traced to the decline of our generation -- the TV.
A few weeks ago I was trying not to laugh at my friend as she explained some of the details of her newfound pagan religion. I suppose I should have been more supportive, but because of my total intolerance of anyone different than me I found it difficult.