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An American diver in London: Christina Loukas realizes dream with support of family, Greek community

By Ben Simmons · Wednesday, July 18,2012 8:19 p.m.

In only a few weeks’ time, former IU diver Christina Loukas will mount her second challenge for a gold medal, knowing full well that a shot at diving’s Holy Grail — her “next year” — will not come again until 2016.

2012-13 IU track recruiting class nets five more signees

Wednesday, July 18,2012 8:14 p.m.

Five more signees, including two transfers and three incoming freshman, have joined the 2012-13 Indiana track and field signing class, Head Coach Ron Helmer announced Wednesday.

Professor receives alumni award for mentoring, work

By Michael Majchrowicz · Wednesday, July 18,2012 8:13 p.m.

Eoyang will formally receive the Distinguished Asian Pacific American Alumni Award in about two weeks in a formal commemorative ceremony.

Indy vying for 2018 Super Bowl bid

Wednesday, July 18,2012 8:06 p.m.

Following an economically successful debut as a Super Bowl host city, the city of Indianapolis will pursue a bid for the 2018 Super Bowl, Mayor Greg Ballard announced Wednesday.

T.I.S. Bookstore honors IU legends with mural

By Sarah Boyum · Wednesday, July 18,2012 8:01 p.m.

T.I.S. collaborated with Nashville, Ind. residents Kara Barnard and Jody Bonifield to create a colorful mural that honors the legends and traditions of IU.

Pitch perfect

By Patrick Beane · Wednesday, July 18,2012 8 p.m.

The rain and the heat couldn’t stop this year’s Pitchfork Music Festival from bringing the noise to Chicago

Cartoonist visits Boxcar Books promoting comic collection

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Wednesday, July 18,2012 7:59 p.m.

On Tuesday evening, Lafler visited Boxcar Books and Community Center in downtown Bloomington, where he narrated scene excerpts from “Bughouse.”

Column: Oh, Canada

By Bari Finkel · Wednesday, July 18,2012 7:56 p.m.

On July 17, the 2012 Polaris Music Prize Short List was released. Although this list is solely Canadian artists, many of our northern neighbors on the list have reached immense fame in the U.S. as well.

Ind. to pay IBM $12 million for contract termination

Wednesday, July 18,2012 7:51 p.m.

The State of Indiana has been ordered to pay IBM $12 million in early termination closeout payments and for equipment it retained after canceling a contract with the company to implement a privatized welfare system. The decision was ordered Wednesday by Marion Superior Judge David Dreyer.

Candidates debate state disabilities policies

By Mark Keierleber · Wednesday, July 18,2012 7:50 p.m.

Advocating state funding for Hoosiers with special needs, state and federal candidates participated in a Candidates Forum on Disabilities on Tuesday evening at First United Church.

2 Bloomington women arrested following child abuse

Wednesday, July 18,2012 7:47 p.m.

Two Bloomington women were arrested Tuesday evening for their alleged involvement in abusing a 2-year-old girl on multiple occasions.

Water Shortage Warning issued for all Ind. counties

Wednesday, July 18,2012 7:45 p.m.

Because of drought conditions, the Department of Natural Resources and the State Department of Homeland Security have issued a Water Shortage Warning for all Indiana counties.

Tosh point taken

By Alex Blakley · Wednesday, July 18,2012 7:18 p.m.

What topics can we joke about? All of them. Everything is game. If you can’t joke about everything, then you can’t joke about anything. There are no sacred cows. There are no untouchables. That’s just how it is with free speech.

Boycott Ralph Lauren and KOK

By Nick Jacobs · Wednesday, July 18,2012 7:16 p.m.

For years, Kilroy’s on Kirkwood has been handing out free T-shirts on Thursdays — designed in America but imported from Mexico. We need to burn all of the KOK shirts that were not made by American textile manufacturers and start again.

Senior defensive tackle Replogle nominated for community service award

Wednesday, July 18,2012 6:18 p.m.

Indiana senior defensive tackle Adam Replogle has been nominated to the 2012 Allstate American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team, Allstate and the association announced Tuesday.

Juneau, Monette fall to highly ranked pros at ATP tourney in Quebec

Wednesday, July 18,2012 2:41 p.m.

Incoming freshman Samuel Monette, ranked 1,274 by the ATP, fell to fellow Canadian Milan Pokrajac (No. 724) 6-4, 6-2 in the main singles draw at the Challenger Banque Nationale de Granby tournament in Granby, Quebec.

Juneau, Monette fall in doubles but will compete in singles at ATP event

Tuesday, July 17,2012 10:31 a.m.

Indiana men’s tennis players Isade Juneau and Samuel Monette lost their doubles match in straight sets Monday at the Challenger Banque Nationale de Granby tournament in Granby, Quebec. Both will play singles matches Tuesday.

Police arrest man for tobacco store robbery

Sunday, July 15,2012 8:23 p.m.

A Bloomington man was arrested at about 8 a.m. Sunday for Saturday’s armed robbery of Karton King Discount Tobacco and Liquor Store, located at 2475 S. Walnut St. Pike.

Bloomington rapper maintains internet presence, gains local following

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Sunday, July 15,2012 8:22 p.m.

Lo-fi rapper Beverly Bounce House is Alex Swartzentruber.

IU research facilities issued citations after death of animals

By Claire Aronson · Sunday, July 15,2012 8:17 p.m.

Two IU research facilities in Indianapolis, IU School of Medicine and Methodist Research Institute, received multiple citations by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service from two recent inspections.

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