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Visiting Russian students get a ‘warm’ welcome at ceremony

During a welcome reception for visiting Russian students Tuesday night, Artem Vardanyan said he’s enjoyed talking with the Hoosiers he has encountered so far.

New speed limit does not increase fatality rate

WEST LAFAYETTE – The decision to raise the speed limit on Indiana’s interstate highways to 70 mph three years ago did not lead to more deaths or severe injuries from crashes, a Purdue University study found.

‘Pathfinders’ helps low-income kids consider college an option

In the Pathfinders Summer Program held at IU this month, teens have a chance to experience college life through eating meals in dining halls, attending classes and visiting culture centers on campus.

Visiting Russian students get a ‘warm’ welcome at ceremony

During a welcome reception for visiting Russian students Tuesday night, Artem Vardanyan said he’s enjoyed talking with the Hoosiers he has encountered so far.

Judge strikes down new sex registry law

INDIANAPOLIS – A new state law that would have allowed the computers of sex offenders to be searched long after their sentences had been served violates their constitutional privacy rights, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.

New speed limit does not increase fatality rate

WEST LAFAYETTE – The decision to raise the speed limit on Indiana’s interstate highways to 70 mph three years ago did not lead to more deaths or severe injuries from crashes, a Purdue University study found.

Something to write home about

Starting my eighth summer – third on staff – at Greene Family Camp, I basically know what to expect from the town and camp itself. This central-Texas town doesn’t offer much in the way of entertainment (the best thing that happened in the past few years is that a new Sonic was built within a two-mile radius of camp).

ForEverGreen

Bloomington lies within the scenic foothills of Indiana, hemmed in by trees all along the highway and through the IU campus. The city’s very name evokes a sense of greenery. If you combine that with the liberal reputation Bloomington has garnered over the years, the local environmental movement here is only fitting.

Norbert Krapf chosen as new Indiana Poet Laureate

ndianapolis resident Norbert Krapf was chosen by the Indiana Arts Commission as the new Indiana Poet Laureate. Krapf, a native of Ja

People’s Park hosts live music for lunch

The sun shone bright Tuesday on People’s Park as people enjoyed their lunch outdoors while listening to the smooth sounds of live jazz piano.

Green scene

Henry David Thoreau once wrote “It appears to be a law that you cannot have a deep sympathy with both man and nature.” But while sitting alone all day staring at some pond might sound like fun if you’re a transcendental philosopher, what do you do if you want to be both environmentally friendly and … well, friendly?

Concert to raise money for Red Cross

Six local bands will rock the Bluebird on Thursday evening to raise money for Indiana flood victims.

10 green-living tips

More than ever before, being Earth-friendly is necessary for the preservation of the environment. From the obvious to the obscure, here are a few easy tips to help Bloomington and the Earth in general remain beautiful.

Summer TV story lines

Summer is usually the time that everyone takes a break from the television set and does lame things like exercise or vacation, mostly because there are not any good programs left. Yet instead of a slate full of reality shows (although those are still definitely major summer TV players), some networks like to trot out some of their best scripted content during the sweltering summer months. The following are some of the shows that can help you stay cool during the heat waves and curb your appetite for awesome new TV.

Oh please

I don’t like criticizing The Associated Press. Normally, I think the AP does a laudable job. While cable networks, for example, obsess over Hollywood starlets and minutiae from the presidential campaign, the global network of AP stringers seems to cover everything and anything – one has only to check, say, Google or Yahoo News for loads of substantive stories. All that said, this week the AP published a story that was simply stunning in its wrong-headedness – an extraordinary combination of a bizarre concept, poorly supported speculation and even disservice to the public. And while such things might have their place (say, in some of my columns), they really shouldn’t be labeled as hard news.

Real public financing

I guess this is what happens when you try to run a political campaign on the premise that lying is bad – you don’t get to change course due to circumstances without looking bad.

No-date zones

Summer is the time for lovin’. This is obvious to all. The docile summer winds have carried with them innumerable girls in lightweight cotton dresses and guys in aviators, walking alongside each other and looking like they are in some sort of Tampax commercial: Girls – you don’t want to miss out on this, do you? Of course not. Now toss that bulky pad and get livin’!

The love song of A. Arnold Gore

An ace of an album

It’s a shame that The Early November didn’t make it, but it’s clear that Ace Enders will be fine. He can pump out three-minute emo/indie pop gems at such an efficient rate that he’ll have a career for a long time. Yet it’s the tracks where he expands on his standard songwriting that really work; if he pursues those avenues a bit more, he won’t need a million different people to help him out.

Epic metal

On Nostradamus, Judas Priest seems to have focused on writing lengthy, more artistically creative songs, rather than the radio-friendly singles like they’ve done with past hits such as “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming.”  And they’ve succeeded.