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Officer honored for public service

Police officers clock in day after day, never knowing if their lives will be put on the line. Most officers will tell you it's a thankless job with little appreciation. That's not the case for Indiana State Police Sgt. J.D. Maxwell. He was named Monroe County's police officer of the year by the Fraternal Order of Police at its annual Christmas party in December.

Orchestra brings a world of music to Bloomington

Stimulating is how School of Music professor Yuval Yaron describes his involvement in the Camerata Orchestra, a professional independent ensemble of faculty, students, faculty emeriti and Bloomington residents.

Clinton's legacy too close to call

Tomorrow, the roller coaster ride that was Bill Clinton's presidency will come to an end. His eight-year tenure was marked with incredible popularity despite unprecedented controversy. Clinton will find his way into the history books for eight years of prosperity, and eight years of scandals. How will we remember this man? The man who brought us Whitewater and the man who brought us America's longest period of economic expansion. The man who had an Oval Office affair with an intern and the man who doubled the number of Head Start programs.

A birth of a magazine

Evan Tobias and Adam Pieroni might have begun a literary movement in Bloomington, but they seem to be lost for words on their newest endeavor. What started as a simple poetry reading in honor of the latest edition of the literary magazine, Cocked and Ready, has developed into a release party so complicated it can't be named, said senior Tobias, co-editor and founder of the magazine.

O'Bannon plans for progress

In his fifth "State of the State Address," Gov. Frank O'Bannon addressed the concerns of Indiana residents and outlined his plans for "keeping Indiana in a state of progress." Although O'Bannon praised the state's "unprecedented economic growth," he urged citizens to prepare for a decline in the state's economic condition, as the national economy slows as a whole. "Because our economy is cooling down, our reserve is precariously low," O'Bannon said.

Defense clinches Hoosier win

When junior guard Dane Fife was a senior in high school, he used to watch Penn State senior guard Joe Crispin play on television.

Parties give mixed reviews for State of the State speech

Emphasizing the need for fiscal responsibility, Gov. Frank O'Bannon's State of the State Address received mixed reviews from both Democrat and Republican parties

University reprimands IUSB professor

A former chancellor and current tenured professor at IU-South Bend has been warned to stop offensive classroom behavior, including ridiculing his students.

Championship is athlete's No. 1 goal

Imagine being bundled in crimson warm-ups and a gray hooded sweatshirt, jumping rope after a strenuous three-round match. Meet Viktor Sveda, a junior wrestler who does this very ritual.

Wrestlers to face rival

For the wrestling team to secure a victory tonight, momentum is the key word. IU opens Big Ten competition against rival Purdue. The Hoosiers will play host to the match at 7 p.m. at Mater Dei High School in Evansville.

IU meets Purdue in conference opener

Senior Mike Dixon anxiously lined up across from his practice partner. As sweat increasingly faded the letters on his IU football T-shirt, Dixon lunged forward and locked arms with his counterpart. Seconds later, he towered over his fallen opponent like any linebacker gloating after a quarterback sack.

Time for change has passed

With road games against Minnesota, Iowa and Ohio State and a highly anticipated visit from Purdue to Assembly Hall, IU needed and captured a breakout win against Penn State. But can IU carry the momentum into those next contests?

Moye comes off bench with heart

Freshman A.J. Moye didn't run to IU's huddle after Penn State called a timeout in the second half. He skipped. Smiling and slapping hands with his teammates, Moye was enjoying his playing time in IU's 77-69 victory over Penn State.

'Comedy Caravan' celebrates 18 years

To Tom Sobel, Monday nights are a laughing matter. Every Monday night since 1983, people pack into local bar and club Bear's Place, 1316 E. Third St., to watch Sobel's master plan, Comedy Caravan, unfold. "Within the comedy community, Bear's Place is a legendary Monday night," said Sobel, president of TSM Entertainment, which manages comedy shows across the country. "Not only is it the longest running Monday night in standup comedy, but the only place in the world of comedy where two shows are done every Monday night, every week."

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Protest targets Nike factory

A faux Nike fashion show was part of a protest Wednesday in Dunn Meadow, as members of No Sweat!, a group dedicated to ending sweatshops, joined 15 other campuses protesting working conditions in a Mexican factory that supplies Nike, Inc. with sweatshirts.

Image Awards to honor active community members

Martin Luther King Jr. promoted racial diversity and strengthened his community by helping others.

Journalism dean named administrator of year

Trevor R. Brown, dean of the School of Journalism, was named Freedom Forum Journalism Administrator of the Year Jan. 13.

Inflammatory graffiti found on bridge

Campus organizations often advertise their events on various IU bridges. But last weekend, someone spray painted vulgar words about raping and beating women over anti-rape messages on the North Jordan bridges.

What to Watch: Jan 18-Jan 25