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21 teams ready to compete in IU Sing

Twenty-one teams will compete in the 77th IU Sing, sponsored by the IU Student Foundation, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the IU Auditorium. Of the teams competing, 19 are paired fraternities and sororities. The other two teams are from the Korean Student Association and the Christian Student Fellowship.

Angelou to speak at IU Auditorium

Maya Angelou, legendary poet and author, will make an appearance at 7 p.m. March 1 at the IU Auditorium. The program will be one of the signature events of ArtsWeek.

Wildermuth vote expected Friday

The IU board of trustees will vote Friday on a measure to rename the Ora L. Wildermuth Intramural Center.

Architects unveil IU’s master plans

NEW ALBANY, Ind. – The IU board of trustees, after more than a year of work, agreed Thursday on new architectural master plans but vowed to stay true to the campus’ traditional style.

Incorporating Fashion Week trends in your everyday wardrobe

The economy might be struggling, but that can’t stop one of New York’s biggest events: Fashion Week, which ran from Feb. 13 to this Friday.

Music business panelists stress networking

A panel discussion on music industry jobs Wednesday night offered firsthand advice from music industry professionals to students interested in breaking into the business.

Gospel groups perform Sunday

At 5 p.m. Sunday the African-American Arts Institute and African-American Choral Ensemble will present a free concert featuring three contemporary gospel groups, SoulACE, Sojourner and God’s Progress.

Chinese blogger stabbed after public reading

A Chinese blogger whose satirical postings have gained a wide following was stabbed in the stomach at a Beijing book store after giving a reading, witnesses and friends said Monday.

Iraqi says he threw shoes at Bush to restore pride

The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at George W. Bush did not apologize as his trial began Thursday, and instead struck a defiant tone – telling the judges he wanted to hit back at the humiliation Iraq had suffered at U.S. hands.

Ferry capsize kills 27 in Bangladesh

A small ferry carrying about 60 passengers capsized on a river in southern Bangladesh early Thursday, killing at least 27 people, officials said.

Trial begins in Las Vegas toddler video sex case

The same graphic video that helped end a frantic manhunt for a man accused of taping himself while he molested a 2-year-old girl will be the key piece of evidence in his trial.Chester Arthur Stiles, who is also accused of molesting a 6-year-old, faces 22 felony charges, including 21 that carry a life sentence.

California Legislature approves budget bill

The California Legislature passed a budget early Thursday to help close a $42 billion deficit, ending an epic impasse that involved several all-night sessions and threatened to throw thousands of state employees out of work.

Student teachers have opportunity to expand horizons

When many future teachers graduate from college, they try to find jobs in areas that they are familiar with, such as their hometowns, but a program in the School of Education is hoping to change that. The Cultural Immersion Projects is a way for students to do their student teaching in places that are likely different from where they are from, said Laura Stachowski, Cultural Immersion Projects director.

Local non-profit to be host of first of a dozen family wilderness hikes

The Sycamore Land Trust and Bloomington Parks and Recreation are sponsoring on Saturday a Winter Wonder Hike through the wilderness of Yellowwood Farm.

‘Rock on Rach’ honors IU student

Guests filled Rachael’s Cafe on Thursday night for “Rock on Rach,” a benefit concert in remembrance of Rachel DiPietro-James, an IU student who died last February.Within an hour and a half, friends of DiPietro-James raised $500 in her honor.

Club informs students of global markets

After taking BUS-G255: Emerging Economies, junior Calvin Dong decided to take the class one step further by creating the Emerging Markets Club. Dong, a finance and accounting major and president of the club, took G255 during spring 2008. The class focused on countries with developing economies and led students on a spring break trip to one of four countries. Dong traveled to China, and when he returned, he and several classmates decided to start the club.

Former political prisoner, prison abolitionist to highlight fundraiser

Boxcar Books and Community Center Inc. will be host to a fundraiser at 7 p.m. Saturday for recently released political prisoner Ali Khalid Abdullah.

Dean of students’ final ‘kegger’ set for Saturday at Wright Quad

For the final time, students can share a keg with Dean of Students Dick McKaig. Wright Quad is preparing for its sixth annual “Keg with Dean McKaig” event, which will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Wright Formal Lounge.

Insomnia Cookies replaces store with a new mobile truck

A truck that delivers and sells cookies, parked within walking distance, might sound unreal to IU cookie lovers. But that’s exactly what Insomnia Cookies is doing in Bloomington.

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