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Dr. Seuss provides life lessons, not liberal indoctrination

Thursday, March 1,2012 10:29 p.m.

Seuss was a master of children’s literature who did not underestimate his readers. He made life lessons legible to young minds without pandering to them or sacrificing a sense of fun.

Softball team meets first ranked opponent of season at DeMarini Invitational

By Justin Shockey · Thursday, March 1,2012 9:57 p.m.

The DeMarini Invitational this weekend marks the first instance the Hoosiers (7-7) face a ranked opponent this season. IU Coach Michelle Gardner said she believes the Hoosiers have the potential to do great things if they stay consistent with their past wins.

Both offense and defense bring production to water polo team

By Jeremy Smith · Thursday, March 1,2012 9:50 p.m.

The No. 13 IU women’s water polo team will travel to Thorton, Colo., for the Colorado State Invitational. After an exhibition with the Calgary Renegades at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Indiana will face one-win Colorado State at 2:30 p.m. The Hoosiers will finish the weekend with a contest against 5-6 California State East Bay at 9 a.m. Sunday.

Two Hoosiers work at training facility to prepare for possible NFL careers

By Alex McCarthy · Thursday, March 1,2012 9:48 p.m.

Former IU left tackle Andrew McDonald and safety Chris Adkins, who both graduated in December, spent the time off at the facilities at St. Vincent, preparing for IU’s pro day Monday.

Column: An American girl in Paris

By Emily Farra · Thursday, March 1,2012 9:31 p.m.

The phenomenon that is Fashion Week is still going strong. In fact, it’s kind of hard to keep up with. Between New York, London, Milan and now Paris, fashion’s globetrotting schedule has flown by at a rapid pace.

Column: Contradiction in Cape Town

By Eshley Spitzer · Thursday, March 1,2012 9:28 p.m.

Sailing into Cape Town at sunrise had me singing the “Circle of Life”’s Zulu phrases at the top of my lungs as the majestic view of Table Mountain, Lion’s Head and the rest of the luxurious landscape welcomed me to South Africa.

Rhino's celebrates 20 years

By Brad Sanders · Thursday, March 1,2012 9:25 p.m.

Rhino’s All Ages Music Club will put on a 20th Anniversary Retrospective showcase Friday and Saturday, bringing together more than 15 bands that have played at the venue in its two decades in Bloomington.

IU President McRobbie returns to Australia, address family matters

By IDS staff · Thursday, March 1,2012 5:25 p.m.

Joyce McRobbie, mother of IU Presient Michael McRobbie, has died.

Lifeline bill passes Senate, awaits governor’s approval

Thursday, March 1,2012 5:14 p.m.

A bill granting limited immunity to underage drinkers across the state is heading to Gov. Mitch Daniels’ desk to be signed into law.

Tornadoes sweep through Midwest

By IDS staff · Thursday, March 1,2012 12:21 p.m.

Survivors of an EF-4 tornado that ripped through Harrisburg, Ill. early Wednesdaymorning are beginning the clean-up process with piles of debris and more storms on the way.

The Starting Five: Bumpy start for Hoosier senior class

By Connor O'Gara · Thursday, March 1,2012 12:19 a.m.

IU’s five seniors never went through a Knight practice. They haven’t cut down nets after Big Ten or National Championships. But what these five seniors experienced in IU’s worst four-year stretch in program history has granted them the right to the mic.

Basketball team’s recent success affects sidewalk ticket sales

By Bailey Loosemore · Thursday, March 1,2012 12:10 a.m.

In Tom Crean’s early years as head coach, tickets weren’t moving as much. This year, however, Crean’s team is winning. This year, everyone wants to go to the games. And more scalpers want in on the profits.

Ind. voters could play major role in election

By Charles Scudder · Thursday, March 1,2012 12:04 a.m.

Indiana’s primary election might not be until May 8, but Hoosier voters could decide the Republican nominee for president.

Information security expert refutes Obama ‘privacy law’ outline

Thursday, March 1,2012 12:04 a.m.

On Feb. 23, President Barack Obama’s administration released an outline of a law it hopes to pass called the “Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights.” IU information security expert Fred Cate said the idea sounds good in theory, but he doubts it would actually help.

Movement for IUSA launches 2012 campaign, announces candidacies

By Kirsten Clark · Thursday, March 1,2012 12:03 a.m.

IU Student Association ticket Movement for IUSA marked the beginning of its campaign Wednesday.

Ex-CIA duo tells tales of secrecy

By Rachel Osman · Wednesday, Feb. 29,2012 11:57 p.m.

An IU professor and his wife, who are ex-CIA operatives, discussed their adventures Wednesday at the Student Alliance for National Security call-out meeting.

Black History Month concludes

By Sydney Murray · Wednesday, Feb. 29,2012 11:55 p.m.

As Black History Month concluded Wednesday, an event at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center celebrated the lives of four IU-affiliated African-Americans who died during the 2011-12 academic year.

A history lesson for Hoosiers in Big Ten Tournament

By Nathan Brown · Wednesday, Feb. 29,2012 11:37 p.m.

The IU women’s basketball team enters the Big Ten Tournament, which will take place at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, with a chance for its second conference win in three games after losing 14 straight to start the conference schedule. The No. 12 Hoosiers will face off against the No. 5 Michigan State Spartans tonight 25 minutes after the end of the 6 p.m. Minnesota vs. Wisconsin game. Here’s a look at the Hoosiers and their history in the Big Ten Tournament.

IU faces MSU to start Big Ten Tournament

By Trent Stutzman · Wednesday, Feb. 29,2012 11:36 p.m.

Is the third time the charm for IU women’s basketball?

Column: Persevering from the post

By Avi Zaleon · Wednesday, Feb. 29,2012 11:34 p.m.

Tom Crean was shorter than expected. That is what surprised senior forward Tom Pritchard the most on his first day at IU. Not the scandal that rocked the foundations of Indiana basketball to spawn an unprecedented rebuilding project. Not that the squad he would be playing on was bringing back a combined average of just 12.8 minutes and 1.6 points per game from the prior season in Kyle Taber and Brett Finklemeier.

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