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Chuck Norris ticket contests RHA election

By Alyssa Goldman · Friday, March 6,2009 9:07 p.m.

The Chuck Norris ticket has contested the Residential Hall Association election, filing a series of violations against the winning Hoosier Compass ticket.

The Wailers, the backing band for the late Jamaican musician Bob Marley, perform reggae music for their Exodus 2009 tour at the Bluebird Thursday evening. Though none of the original members of the band remain, relatives of the founding members carry on the legacy playing Marley's music as well as the original tunes.

Wailers rock out to a packed Bluebird

By Maggie Conner · Friday, March 6,2009 1:28 p.m.

The Wailers played to a packed house on Thursday at the Bluebird Nightclub as part of their “Exodus” tour.

IU loses heartbreaker to rival Purdue 68-64

Friday, March 6,2009 1:27 p.m.

The IU women's basketball team missed a last-second shot to tie the game against Purdue this afternoon in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis. Visit the IDS Above the Rim blog for more information on the game

Jobless rate bolts to 8.1 percent, 651K jobs lost

By Jeannine Aversa · Friday, March 6,2009 11:39 a.m.

WASHINGTON – The nation’s unemployment rate bolted to 8.1 percent in February, the highest since late 1983, as cost-cutting employers slashed 651,000 jobs amid a deepening recession.

Rescuers save dog trapped on icy Lake Lemon

Friday, March 6,2009 7:54 a.m.

Rescuers who saved a dog trapped for more than 10 hours in the icy waters of Lake Lemon are now trying to find the lucky dog's owner.

Food inspectors find violations at Ball State

Friday, March 6,2009 7:50 a.m.

MUNCIE, Ind. — State health inspectors found violations at 11 of 14 cafes and food courts on the Ball State University campus during inspections that were the first for some establishments in nearly six years.

USA's Christina Loukas of Riverwoods, Illinois, does a forward 3-1/2 somersault dive while competing in the women's 3M Springboard finals on Sunday, August 17, 2008, in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China.

Loukas adjusts to newfound celebrity

By Kevin Loughery · Friday, March 6,2009 12:41 a.m.

Christina Loukas is your average, everyday girl from Chicago’s north side. But one huge difference between Loukas and anyone else on this campus is a ninth-place finish on the 3-meter springboard at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

IU senior forward Amber Jackson puts up a challenged shot during the second half of IU's 68-50 win against Michigan in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Jackson had 15 points.

IU overcomes 12-0 start against Michigan

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Friday, March 6,2009 12:28 a.m.

Nearly seven minutes into the first half, the IU women’s basketball team had not scored a point. Then freshman Lindsay Enterline hit a 3-pointer, which was followed by an increased effort by the Hoosiers (19-9). IU came back to beat Michigan 68-50 in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday in Indianapolis.

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Friday, March 6,2009 12:20 a.m.

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Miss America scheduled to make Bloomington visit

By Kristi Oloffson · Friday, March 6,2009 12:16 a.m.

The 22-year-old will visit Bloomington on Sunday for an autograph signing and a chance to meet fans at College Mall.

Grades for the season

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, March 6,2009 12:13 a.m.

With the close of the regular season upon us, it’s time to hand out grades. Yes, that’s right – this is perhaps the most cliche column I’ll ever write. But read it for me, will you? Have pity on a working man. Or something.

IU seniors Kim Roberson, left, Whitney Thomas and Amber Jackson share a laugh during the closing minutes of IU's 68-50 win against Michigan in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Hoosiers win Big Ten Tournament opener

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Friday, March 6,2009 12:11 a.m.

IU came back to beat Michigan 68-50 in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday in Indianapolis.

IU has resembled Wisconsin lately

By Tom Kirby · Friday, March 6,2009 12:08 a.m.

If IU can take its newfound style of play to Wisconsin on Sunday night against the Badgers, who have played that way all season, it could make for another deliberate, methodical contest. It also might give IU its best chance at pulling off an upset.

Angelou recalls source of inspiration in speech

By Rachel Krasnow · Friday, March 6,2009 12:06 a.m.

Angelou’s address was part of a belated ArtsWeek and Black History Month celebration. She was supposed to speak March 1 but had to reschedule because of illness.

Dean of students search underway

By Haley Adams · Friday, March 6,2009 12:03 a.m.

IU officials continue working to find a replacement for retiring Dean of Students Dick McKaig. Final candidates have not yet been named.

Freshman Guard/Forward Malik Story goes for a basket against a Michigan State defender Tuesday evening at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers lost to Michigan State with a final score of 59-64.

Tougher than advertised

By Matt Dollinger · Friday, March 6,2009 12:02 a.m.

When he took over last April, Tom Crean knew “a very challenging situation” lay ahead. But no amount of preparation could have readied him for a season like this.

New York Times reporter Michael Barbaro to visit IU

By Caitlin Ursini · Thursday, March 5,2009 11:57 p.m.

Journalism students will have an opportunity to see the success of one of their contemporaries this weekend. New York Times reporter Michael Barbaro will speak at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Edmondson formal lounge in Collins Living-Learning Center.

Olympian Christina Loukas adjusts to her celebrity

By Kevin Loughery · Thursday, March 5,2009 11:57 p.m.

She is your average, everyday girl from Chicago’s north side. But one huge difference between Loukas and anyone else on this campus is a ninth-place finish on the 3-meter springboard at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

1st Mr. Collins will be crowned this weekend

By Bailey Loosemore · Thursday, March 5,2009 11:55 p.m.

Seven Collins freshmen will perform musical numbers, magic acts and experimental art pieces during Mr. Collins, the residence center’s first-ever male pageant. The event will take place at 8 p.m. Friday in the Collins Coffee House in the Edmonson building.

Sigma Phi Epsilon recharters as learning community

By Carrie Schedler · Thursday, March 5,2009 11:54 p.m.

Inside Sigma Phi Epsilon’s house on North Jordan is something unique among the greek community: a classroom. This is just one of the many reasons why members believe their fraternity is doing something different.

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