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Jazz

Al Cobine Big Band performs at Bear's Place

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Jazz legend Al Cobine formed the band in 1955 while he was a student at IU. Miller said big bands, a type of musical ensemble associated with jazz, were still functioning in the 1950s as they had done during the big-band era as dance bands



The Indiana Daily Student

IU summer discount to continue in 2013

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After the pilot run of IU’s summer discount program this summer, university officials announced Thursday plans to continue the plan for summer 2013.





caAsianFair

Asian culture celebrated in meadow

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The annual Asian Fair and Welcome Reception, sponsored by the Asian Cultural Center, filled Dunn Meadow with Asian food and culture Thursday afternoon.



Joffrey Ballet

Music venues, theaters to satisfy every taste

Despite its small town feel, Bloomington has a lively music and arts scene. Check out this sampling of venues for a variety of acts any time you’re visiting.


top 10

Beyond the campus life

Throw a stone from the Sample Gates and you’re bound to hit at least one restaurant, shop or cafe on Kirkwood. Bloomington’s downtown scene is bustling with flavor,  vintage and vinyl.  Here, we point out some of our B-town favorites.


The Indiana Daily Student

B-town bucket list

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Though IU is often the focus of visitors to Bloomington, the town itself has more to offer than people usually expect. The off-beat cultural offerings usually found only in big cities are what keep people coming back, and the campus has tons to explore. Check some things off this list, and we guarantee you’ll start falling in love, too.


The Indiana Daily Student

IU through the ages

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Wondering about the history behind IU? The University has a rich past that has made it into what it is today. These events were some of the biggest, and knowing about them will give you a little insight into what you see now.


Win

What is a Hoosier?

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Merriam Webster dictionary defines “Hoosier” as a native or resident of Indiana. But what does it really mean?


The Indiana Daily Student

Letter from the Provost

This guide will open windows throughout the campus and community. It will give you a taste of the history, traditions, people, and places that shape IU and Bloomington, our home.



The Indiana Daily Student

Former IU swimmer seizes dream in London

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The only part of the race she remembers is walking out with her teammates, purposely averting her gaze from the stands so she would not see the crowd of spectators about to watch her swim. 


Chess Boy

Freshman wins chess championship

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Marc Arnold is a year older than most of the IU class of 2016. He took a year off following high school in Manhattan, N.Y., to play chess. The training paid off at the 2012 U.S. Junior Closed Championship in July when Arnold won first place.