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INPIRG sparks debate between IU’s Democrats, Republicans

By Michael Walker · Friday, April 4,2008 12:32 a.m.

In an evening that mostly highlighted the differences between the platforms of the nation’s two biggest political parties, both sides could agree on at least one thing: The most important thing for the country to focus on is what comes next.

Campus groups host festivities for country on Sunday

By Heather Bougher · Friday, April 4,2008 12:31 a.m.

This year marks Israel’s 60th birthday, and this Sunday, students all around campus will have the chance to celebrate. Along with many other sponsors, Hoosiers for Israel and the Union Board are teaming up to host Israelpalooza 2008.

IU hopes to steal first Big Ten win against Minnesota

By Dave Leno · Friday, April 4,2008 12:29 a.m.

Every team battling through adversity needs unsung heroes to boost the team’s performance.

No. 17 Hoosiers prepare for final regular season games

By Kari Friedlander · Friday, April 4,2008 12:29 a.m.

This weekend the IU water polo team will take the long bus ride east to Pennsylvania to compete for what will result in its seeding in the Western Divisional Championship.

A date with Goliath: IU to face Wisconsin before traveling to No. 1 Northwestern

By Zina Kumok · Friday, April 4,2008 12:28 a.m.

In every athletic season, David must meet Goliath. The No. 28 IU women’s tennis team will compete against the top-ranked team in the country this weekend when it faces off against No. 1 Northwestern.

IU hopes to bounce back versus Badgers

By Kevin Luchansky · Friday, April 4,2008 12:28 a.m.

The No. 39 IU men’s tennis team will look to bounce back into form this weekend following a lopsided loss to No. 2 Ohio State on Wednesday.

Team continues spring season in Bucks College Cup Tournament

By Aaron Beard · Friday, April 4,2008 12:27 a.m.

The Hoosiers will take a day trip this weekend to Pontiac, Mich., to participate in the Bucks College Cup Tournament. They are set to face Oakland, followed by Big Ten rival Michigan on Saturday.

Hoosiers honored for first time since 2005 with Big Ten Boat of the Week

By Ashley Pettit and Heather Hacker · Friday, April 4,2008 12:26 a.m.

The IU rowing team picked up its first weekly award from the Big Ten on Tuesday, as the first varsity eight boat was named Co-Big Ten Boat of the Week along with Michigan State’s varsity four.

Lucky 6: IU sends athletes to tourneys

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Friday, April 4,2008 12:26 a.m.

While freshman Ben Hubers might lack experience, he makes up for it in talent and determination. Hubers displayed both last weekend as he placed third in the 1500-meter run with a regional qualifying time of 3:45.71.

My top 5

By Claire Burke · Friday, April 4,2008 12:23 a.m.

I was recently asked to name my favorite designer. Now, I have a hard time with this question every time someone asks me because I simply have too many favorites.

IU graduate student and mezzo-soprano Meghann Vaughn sings as the character "Nicklausse" during a Les Contes d'Hoffmann dress rehearsal Monday at the Musical Arts Center. Les Contes d'Hoffmann opens Friday April 4 at 8 p.m. and continues on April 5, 11 and 12 at 8 p.m.

Three faces of one love

By Gabrijel Gelic · Friday, April 4,2008 12:22 a.m.

A story of love and despair entangled with comedy will take the stage at 8 p.m. this Friday and Saturday and April 11 and 12 at the Musical Arts Center. The center will be home to the famous “Les Contes D’Hoffmann” opera composed by the late Jacques Offenbach.

Hoosiers look to extend win streak in 1st conference home stand

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, April 4,2008 12:04 a.m.

On the back of a modest three-game win streak, the IU baseball team will gear up for a four-game home stand this weekend – their first of the Big Ten season – against Illinois.

Around the World

By AP Reports and Abisalom Omolo · Thursday, April 3,2008 11:50 p.m.

President Bush won NATO’s endorsement Thursday for his plan to build a missile defense system in Europe despite Russian objections. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice called it a “breakthrough agreement” for the military alliance.

Unemployment shoots up to highest point since September ‘05

By Abisalom Omolo and Jeannine Aversa · Thursday, April 3,2008 11:49 p.m.

The number of new people signing up for unemployment benefits last week shot up to the highest level in more than two years, fresh evidence of the damage to a national economy clobbered by housing, credit and financial crises.

Budget woes could force early release of inmates

By Abisalom Omolo and Ray Henry · Thursday, April 3,2008 11:48 p.m.

Lawmakers from California to Kentucky are trying to save money with a drastic and potentially dangerous budget-cutting proposal: releasing tens of thousands of convicts from prison, including drug addicts, thieves and even violent criminals.

Panel discusses community building 40 years after MLK’s death

By Elvia Malagon · Thursday, April 3,2008 11:44 p.m.

A group of Bloomington residents gathered in the Second Baptist Church Thursday evening to discuss how to create the ‘beloved community’ Martin Luther King Jr. once preached about.

Bloomington hosts Homeward Bound walk

By Dayna Sheinberg · Thursday, April 3,2008 11:42 p.m.

The 6th Annual Homeward Bound 5K Walk to provide housing and fight homelessness will be held this Sunday at Bloomington’s Third Street Park. Registration for the walk begins at noon, with the walk starting at 2 p.m.

ProCure opens world’s first proton therapy training center

Thursday, April 3,2008 11:41 p.m.

Bloomington can now add to its resume that it has one of only five proton therapy centers in the United States. By opening the world’s first center geared toward proton therapy training, the city is helping to advance this newly evolved form of external beam cancer treatment.

Man arrested on battery, confinement charges

By Ben Phelps · Thursday, April 3,2008 11:41 p.m.

Bloomington police arrested a man after his girlfriend reported that he grabbed her arm and hair and would not let her leave a bedroom.

Fraternity hosts powder-puff tournament to fundraise for cancer

Thursday, April 3,2008 9:25 p.m.

The Delta Tau Delta fraternity held its eighth annual powder-puff football tournament Saturday to raise money for IU Circle of Life, a not-for-profit philanthropy organized by IU students to raise money for cancer research. Alpha Xi Delta’s team won the event.