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Column: Why winter makes us fat

By Hannah Spencer · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 9:59 p.m.

While the number of daylight hours dwindles before winter solstice, another number tends to rise: the one on the scale.

IU Opera stages 'Der Rosenkavalier' for second time

By Amelia Chong · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 9:57 p.m.

This is the second time — the first was in 1966 — the IU Opera and Ballet Theater is staging “Der Rosenkavalier.” The opera clocks in at a hefty four-hour duration and is the department’s largest production to date. Previously, the production was performed in English, but it will be sung in German this time.

Artist or fame whore?

By Sam Ostrowski · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 8:55 p.m.

Award shows are no longer a chance for stars to revel in their own glamour. Now there appears to be some secret hidden edict saying famous people must make some kind of “artistic” statement on the red carpet.

Dear Ron Paul

By Stefan Sokolowski · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 8:52 p.m.

The following is a satirical letter sent to Ron Paul from one of his script writing interns.

Meme on

By Austin Zoot · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 8:39 p.m.

I think it is finally time to create one about the meme writers themselves.

Oscar fashions underwhelming

By Kelly Fritz · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 8:31 p.m.

Women of Hollywood, we have a certain standard when it comes to Oscar fashion, but you did not meet it this year.

Oscars bust

By William Gryna · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 8:26 p.m.

This year the Academy Awards seemed a little lackluster.

IU ranked No. 20 in USA Today/ESPN poll, 18 in AP

By IDS staff · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 12:44 p.m.

IU men's basketball team moved up in both national rankings, from No. 23 to 18 in the AP Poll and to 20 from 24 in the USA Today/ESPN poll.

John Mayer to perform at IU Auditorium

By IDS staff · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:49 a.m.

John Mayer is starting his first U.S. tour in two years on April 9 at the IU Auditorium. He will stop in 18 cities through May 6.

Cassie Wyckoff sets IU record for saves as team wins 3 of 4 during weekend

By Jeremy Smith · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 1:01 a.m.

After a week’s rest, the women’s water polo team fell in a tight rematch against Maryland, but defeated its other three opponents to extend their record to 11-4.

Nixon's spirit of moderation

By Shannon Luke Morgan · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 12 a.m.

As a liberal, I’m not supposed to be saying this, but we could use more Richard Nixons.

Indentured students

By Peter Oren · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 12 a.m.

Without a continued and strong presence of the liberal arts in higher education, how will we face the challenges of our shrinking world?

Palin back in the spotlight

Monday, Feb. 27,2012 12 a.m.

If you were finally ready and able to forget the obnoxious would-be vice president, you’re in for some bad news. HBO Films is releasing a movie about the 2008 election and the part Palin played in changing the the political landscape.

The separation of church and welfare state

By Jonathan Zsoldos · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 12 a.m.

Like many complex and controversial policy issues, the interaction of church and state has been a bipartisan disaster.

IU splits matches against Notre Dame, Kentucky

By Evan Hoopfer · Sunday, Feb. 26,2012 10:24 p.m.

This past weekend, the No. 74 Hoosiers took on No. 23 Notre Dame and Kentucky. The action started Friday when IU went to South Bend to take on the Fighting Irish.

Men place 3rd at Big Ten Championships

By Jordan Littman · Sunday, Feb. 26,2012 10:22 p.m.

The situation was all too familiar to IU’s men’s swimming and diving team.

Men’s track wins first Big Ten Indoor Championship since 1992

By Connor Killoren · Sunday, Feb. 26,2012 10:14 p.m.

The IU men’s track and field squad capped its weekend with a team victory at the Big Ten Indoor Championships at Nebraska, while the women’s squad placed eighth.

Children compete for regional spelling title, trip to finals

By Charles Scudder · Sunday, Feb. 26,2012 10:13 p.m.

It was fete. The verb that sounds just like “fate” is what brought University Elementary School sixth-grader Byoul “Star” Han a victory Saturday.

Hoosiers swept away by Green Wave

By Michael Norman · Sunday, Feb. 26,2012 10:11 p.m.

New Orleans might be called the “Big Easy,” but nothing came easy for the IU baseball team this weekend when they were swept by the Tulane Green Wave in three excruciatingly close games (3-2, 9-8, 6-2).

IU Ron Paul supporters demonstrate on campus

By Matthew Glowicki · Sunday, Feb. 26,2012 10:11 p.m.

Members of Youth for Ron Paul at IU spread the word about the presidential candidate on Sunday in front of the Sample Gates.

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