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New award to incentivize 4-year degree completion

By Michelle Sokol · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 11:47 p.m.

President Michael McRobbie announced a new graduation award that will encourage on-time degree completion and provide financial certainty for the future during his sixth State of the University address on Tuesday.

RHA resolution encourages weekly trayless dining

By Matt Stefanski · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 11:45 p.m.

In order to reduce waste, conserve water and encourage healthy eating habits, the Residence Hall Association General Assembly has passed Trayless Tuesdays, an initiative where trays are removed from dining halls one day a week, at the Wright Quad food court and Gresham Food Court in Foster Quad.

Officials discuss prescription drug abuse

By Samantha Schmidt · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 11:28 p.m.

A variety of Monroe County community leaders ranging from school administrators to prosecutors gathered Wednesday at 400 W. Seventh St. to discuss prescription drug abuse in the county.

Supreme Court revisits affirmative action case

By Samantha Schmidt · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 11:28 p.m.

The Supreme Court of the United States will revisit the debate about affirmative action today during the official hearing of Fisher v. University of Texas.

Ecologist discusses link between cancer, environment

By Jessica Campbell · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 11:23 p.m.

Ecologist, writer and cancer survivor Sandra Steingraber is a lecturer, speaking on behalf of the environmental relationship between cancer and human health.

Study shows Indiana debt nation's 3rd lowest

By Mina Asayesh-Brown · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 11:22 p.m.

The study reported Indiana has the third-lowest per capita debt in the country, meaning it would take about $5,700 from each resident to get the state out of debt.

Woman with protection order assaulted in front of child

Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 11:17 p.m.

A Bloomington man is facing a felony charge of domestic assault after pushing a woman to the ground in the presence of their child.

Granado takes Gallagher under her wing

By Evan Hoopfer · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 10:14 p.m.

Senior setter Whitney Granado is back in action after missing the beginning of the season due to mononucleosis.

Column: Snack satisfies with a crunch

By Eshley Spitzer · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 10:07 p.m.

It has become a global fad to feast on chips of every kind. While I was abroad, the spectrum of flavors from spicy to sweet shocked me.

Hoosiers to face Cardinals

By Justin Shockey · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 10:06 p.m.

The No. 12 Hoosiers (9-2-1, 3-0-0) will travel south tonight to face the Louisville Cardinals (7-4-0, 3-1-0) at Cardinal Park.

Pumpkin treats arrive for fall

By Jessica Contrera · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 10:05 p.m.

These local favorites have a new way to taste that fall flavor.

Column: IU needs talent to take next step

By Connor Killoren · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 10:03 p.m.

IDS football columnist Connor Killoren says IU is on track to land some talented recruits.

Artist creates symbolic sculpture for B-Line Trail

By Celia Grundman · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 10:01 p.m.

Local collaborative artist Joe LaMantia constructed those sculptures, and he’s building another angel. He builds it in the open air so passersby can join and learn.

Murderer Lee moved to Indianapolis parole district

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 5:53 p.m.

The Indiana Violent and Sex Offender Registry, as recently as Tuesday afternoon, lists Robert E. Lee’s location as within the Indianapolis parole district.

Cameras curb cheating, academic misconduct in Kelley classrooms

By Kirsten Clark · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 12:52 a.m.

In about six Kelley School of Business classrooms, students can now be remotely monitored during midterms, finals and other examinations.

Freshman Ballard prepares for Louisville homecoming

By Micah McVicker · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 12:49 a.m.

Freshman midfielder Ballard will make his first trip back to his hometown on Wednesday in a 7 p.m. match against Louisville.

11 cases of fungal meningitis confirmed in Ind.

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 12:42 a.m.

Health officials have confirmed 11 cases of fungal meningitis in Indiana. It’s believed they are caused by tainted back pain medication.

Program trains deer hunters

By Mina Asayesh-Brown · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 12:39 a.m.

A new Hunt, Fish, Eat program with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources gives training to new and beginning hunters.

Romney Won the Debate, Obama Won the Economy

By Sydney Hofferth · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 12 a.m.

On Friday, the number of jobs created number for September were released, and they effectively eliminated a crucial and important line of attack used by the Romney campaign: 114,000 jobs were added in September, lowering the unemployment rate from 8.1 percent to 7.8 percent.

What your favorite movie as a kid says about you

By Christina Shelley · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 12 a.m.

Or, were you not allowed to watch movies as a kid? Well, at least you know that you can blame your parents for the exact moment you became the weird kid. Don’t worry, there still may be time. Put down the paper and watch every movie above.

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