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Spring rush turnout ‘better than expected’

Fraternities filled the Indiana Memorial Union’s Frangipani Room on Friday from front to back during the Interfraternity Council’s Spring Rush Kickoff. The event marked the beginning of spring rush, where non-greeks had the chance to meet and talk to representatives from all 29 IFC-recognized fraternities.

Sri Lankan official warns diplomats, CNN, BBC

Sri Lanka warned Western diplomats, foreign journalists and aid groups Sunday that they would be “chased” out of the country if they appear to favor the Tamil Tiger rebels.

N. Korea warns of possible war with S. Korea

North Korea warned Sunday that South Korea’s confrontational policies might trigger a war on the divided peninsula, a message coming two days after the communist country vowed to abandon all peace agreements with its southern neighbor.

Carbon monoxide scare sends 17 to hospital

Investigators believe a gasoline-powered generator running a fan for inflatable playhouses produced carbon monoxide at a child’s birthday party, sending 17 people to a hospital.

Floridians find British warship wreck in Channel

Florida deep-sea explorers who found $500 million in sunken treasure two years ago say they have discovered another prized shipwreck: a legendary British man-of-war that sank in the English Channel 264 years ago.

Local lawmakers react to federal stimulus bill

President Barack Obama’s $819 billion stimulus package has passed the House vote and is scheduled for a vote in the Senate on Wednesday, but many Indiana lawmakers have expressed mixed feelings about the bill.

State cracks down on late payments

A new central database could allow the Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office to more effectively pursue enforcement measures for outstanding child support debts, including the suspension of hunting, fishing and driver’s licenses.

The trouble with ‘free riders’

Last Wednesday’s cancellation of work and classes at Indiana University was still a day of learning for me. 

A result of infertility

Recent scientific breakthroughs have given millions of infertile women the chance to have a child. So many lucky babies have been born into wonderful homes and to fantastic parents with the help of in vitro fertilization and other artificial means.

Attention must be paid

As an out-of-state student, there are things that still mystify me about Hoosier culture. There is that weird no-alcohol-sales-on-Sunday law, and of course there are the myths surrounding that crazy nickname (Who’s yours? Come on). But the one thing that confuses me more than anything is the undisputed statewide obsession: IU men’s basketball.

No God, only country

On that frostbitten morning Jan. 20, Barack Obama stood before the scrutiny of the world to become the president of the United States. He gave his acceptance speech with the same vigor and passion that had fueled his campaign trail and recognized America for what it really is, a patchwork of cultures that finds strength in diversity.

Promise of equality: Pay up

We have all heard the statistics about how women are still making less money than men – only 77 cents for every dollar a man makes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And we are all still scratching our heads.

Blago’s legacy

Don’t expect to see a repeat of the Rod Blagojevich saga any time soon, his recent expulsion from office aside.

Local photographer shows new work at Monroe Bank

People scuttled out of the slush and wind Thursday night into the warm Monroe Bank Art Gallery for local photographer William E. Bennett’s new exhibit reception. Inside, bank tellers and management greeted the lobby filled with people of varying ages who chatted about the photographs on display. Monroe Bank on Kirkwood Avenue has served as a local outlet for artists to show their work for the last couple of years.

Play shows different side of American history

If Bessie Delany was still alive, she would likely be shocked. More than 100 years old when she died, Delany never saw Barack Obama get elected – an event she once said wouldn’t happen for a thousand years. Even though Delany died in 1995, she and her sisters’ story lives on in theaters around the country in the play “Having Our Say.”

Ballet overcomes weather at MAC

Spinning, leaping and graceful dancers flawlessly executed their choreographed arabesques, pirouettes and fouettes in the IU Ballet Department’s “On The Edge.”The show, originally scheduled for two performances Wednesday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, was postponed until Thursday due to snow. IU Ballet Theater moved the show to the Musical Arts Center ballet studio because the Buskirk was booked for Thursday.

Barker tickles the Funny Bone

Cracking jokes about the recession, global warming and love-making, Arj Barker kept the audience laughing during a two-hour set Thursday night at the Funny Bone Comedy Club.Barker, who portrays Dave on HBO’s “Flight of the Conchords,” performed five times in Bloomington this weekend. Performing with him was Andi Smith, who appeared on Comedy Central’s “Last Comic Standing.”About 50 people attended the weekend’s first show. Brian M. Frange was the emcee for the night, opening with jokes about reality TV.

Bedbugs emerge in large numbers

Welcome to the new idsnews.com

After countless hours and long nights, the new Indiana Daily Student Web site is finally online. Here is a rundown of what's new, what's moved and what's improved along with some of the editors' reasons for the changes.