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Vouching for private schools

The idea of school vouchers has often been both controversial and a tough sell. However, those who have supported giving the idea a chance will be pleased to hear that Louisiana seems to be moving forth with a voucher program of their own.  VIDEO:  IDS Opinion: School Vouchers

Professor helps Chinese children's health through 'Sunny Sports' program

China’s 320 million children will have a chance to get physical activity at school every day, thanks to professor of applied health science Lloyd Kolbe.

Looking back on Hep's legacy

A year ago today the IU football program lost its leader, the coaching ranks lost a respected colleague and those who were fortunate to have known former coach Terry Hoeppner lost a friend. Hoeppner died of complications from a brain tumor only months before the start of the 2007-08 season, forcing the IU players and coaching staff to come together and deal with the loss in the midst of preparations for the new year. “We went into last season with a real sense of purpose,” IU coach Bill Lynch said. “We had a goal in mind and we were united in that goal. And that was to get to a bowl game.”

IU, Purdue partner to enhance Indiana’s health, life science industry

A proposed partnership between IU and Purdue University will enhance Indiana’s health and life-science industries, said Associate Vice President for Public Affairs JT Forbes.

President McRobbie to announce new IU project Friday

At a press conference Friday in South Bend, IU President Michael McRobbie will announce the completion of IU’s I-Light system, according to an IU news release.

State accepts IU’s offer to house flood victims

IU’s offer to house Hoosier families affected by recent flooding has been accepted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, said Kirk White, IU director of community relations.

Bloomington police arrest man in stabbing death of band leader

Bloomington police arrested a Warsaw, Ind., man for murder after he allegedly stabbed to death the lead singer of a Minneapolis-based thrash band at a house party early Saturday.

Arts fair to feature more than 60 artists

Sixty-two different artists will line the streets outside the Monroe County courthouse from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday during the 28th annual Arts Fair on the Square.

Obama opts out of public campaign finance system

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Thursday he'll bypass the federal public financing system in the general election, abandoning an earlier commitment to take the money if his Republican rival did as well.

Drum corps set to arrive on campus

Although Memorial Stadium was recently damaged by severe weather, Drum Corps International’s World Championship, starting Aug. 7, is still a go, according to the DCI Web site.

Comcast and Big Ten Network come to agreement

The Big Ten Network announced Thursday an agreement with Comcast to increase an expected 90 percent coverage within Indiana. IU expects changes to occur on Aug. 15.

IU Tears up the turf

As of 1:00 this afternoon, more than half of the AstroPlay turf at Memorial Stadium had been removed.

IU rower earns All-American honors

Indiana freshman rower Ellie Benson was named to the 2008 Division I Pocock All-American Second Team on June 6, becoming the second All-American in IU rowing history, according to a press release.

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24 Hoosiers vie for US Olympic spots

Omaha, Neb., isn’t necessarily a popular summertime destination, but that won’t stop several IU swimmers from making the trip there. From June 29 through July 6, 24 Hoosiers will be competing in the 2008 Olympic Swim Trials with hopes of making a trip to Beijing this summer.

Unmatched, unbridled enthusiasm

andering around campus three years ago this July, I stumbled upon several posters proclaiming that this hat-wearing, finger-pointing man “wanted me.” He seemed nice enough – and being a child of the Southeastern Conference I breathe and bleed college football – so I accepted. I can’t remember

Player remembers coach Hep

A year ago, the Indiana football family lost a great person in Terry Hoeppner. He’s the man who began to take our team from being the doormat of the Big Ten to making last year’s bowl appearance.

If I could turn back time

More than a mixtape

Since he’s delivered numerous quality leaks and mixtapes since his last true album, Lil Wayne can be forgiven for the small missteps on Tha Carter III. For the most part, the album is superb, but not quite, “greatest of all time” good.