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Baker celebrates 80th birthday, President’s Medal for Excellence

By Makenzie Holland · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 11:12 p.m.

IU jazz legend David Baker received a late birthday present from IU President Michael McRobbie Saturday — the President’s Medal for Excellence.

Abortion activists face off at courthouse

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 11:11 p.m.

Men, women and families shivered in the icy cold, but they held their signs high to protest against abortion on the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

Kinsey exhibits art on topics of war, sex, love

By Kate Thacker · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 11:03 p.m.

The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction’s new exhibit “Love and War” opened Friday in the Kinsey Institute Gallery in Morrison Hall. It includes photographs, comics, drawings and postcards, among other objects, from the American Civil War to the 21st century.

From Egypt to IU, life after abroad can be an adjustment

By Hannah Crane · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 10:59 p.m.

Senior Jared Boze has a Skype session with friends in Germany, and junior Heather Price drinks English tea. Boze and Price are working to stay in touch with the cultures and people they recently left. After months of studying abroad, they have returned to campus life at IU.

Good times continue to roll for roller derby club

By Alex McCarthy · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 10:58 p.m.

The roller girls have come a long way from the squad that practiced in an Ellettsville, Ind., elementary school gym. After members suffered a broken nose and a broken toe in the first meet in Kalamazoo, Mich., years ago, the Bleeding Heartland girls are currently ranked No. 13 in their region.

Independent Council recruits non-greek women

By Kirsten Clark · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 10:56 p.m.

Senior Kristen Thomas said she initially thought greek life was something she wanted out of her college experience.

White Lightning Boys strike a chord

By Makenzie Holland · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 10:55 p.m.

Bluegrass fans were kickin’ up their heels as they listened to the White Lightning Boys bring the night to life Friday at the Bluebird Nightclub.

NSSE to offer small reward incentive to gain student participation

Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 10:52 p.m.

A decrease in student participation has led to a refocus on incentives this year for the National Survey of Student Engagement’s annual survey of IU.

Blu Boy Cafe teaches chocolate artistry

By Celia Grundman · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 10:51 p.m.

On Saturday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, David Fletcher went from kitchen to stage, bringing tubs of ganache, a roasted cacao pod and a tiny bowl of crystallized cocoa butter. As a fundraiser for PRIDE, Bloomington’s LGBTQ film festival, Fletcher held a Sweet Meet & Greet that taught attendees how to roll truffles.

IU College Republicans debate Gingrich victory

By Sydney Murray · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 10:49 p.m.

Junior and Internal Vice Chairman of College Republicans Lucas Wozniak said in order to beat President Barack Obama this November, the Republican candidate needs to be a capable debater and speaker, have a clear, well-thought out plan for economic recovery and have a clear and concise answer to handle America’s debt.

City project draws volunteers to lake

By Mark Keierleber · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 8:05 p.m.

The City of Bloomington has started a Citizen Scientist Certification Program, a volunteer project through the Parks and Recreation and Utilities departments. The purpose of the program, Lindberg said, is for volunteers to help the city protect the community’s natural resources.

City rings in year of dragon

By Margaret Ely · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 8:02 p.m.

The Monroe County Library's Lunar New Year program Saturday focused on a holiday observed in countries such as China, Korea and Japan, and also highlighted one of many long-standing partnerships between the library and University organizations.

Final: IU 73 PSU 54

By Connor O'Gara · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 2:15 p.m.

After losing three games in a row, the IU men’s basketball team bounced back at home and picked up a 73-54 win Sunday afternoon.

Halftime: IU 25 PSU 29

By Kevin Bowen · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 1:05 p.m.

In No. 11/13 IU’s worst first half of the season at Assembly Hall this season, Penn State leads the Hoosiers 29-25 at halftime.

Bridal show helps brides plan weddings

Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 12:39 p.m.

More than 50 wedding professionals will help guests with their wedding day plans from noon to 5 p.m. today at the 2012 Bloomington Bridal Show.

Live Chat: No.11/13 IU vs. Penn State

Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 10:50 a.m.

Follow along with the Live Chat here at 11:45 a.m., as the Hoosiers try to snap a three-game losing streak against the Penn State Nittany Lions (10-10,2-5) at noon in Assembly Hall.

Accidents up during ice storm

Saturday, Jan. 21,2012 6:26 p.m.

There were 15 car collisions between 7:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday in Bloomington amid freezing rain, said Lt. Faron Lake of the Bloomington Police Department.

Campus bus, car collide Saturday on Jordan Avenue

By Michael Majchrowicz · Saturday, Jan. 21,2012 5:45 p.m.

Around 4:50 p.m. Saturday, a campus bus collided with a yellow Chevy Cobalt on South Jordan Avenue in front of the Jacobs School of Music.

Winter weather advisory in place through Saturday morning

By IDS staff · Friday, Jan. 20,2012 2:31 p.m.

Snow, sleet and freezing rain will begin tonight after 4 p.m. in Bloomington, according to the National Weather Service.

Disease makes resident ineligible for state support

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Friday, Jan. 20,2012 12:04 a.m.

Lisa Haymaker, a 49-year-old Bloomington resident, does not qualify for state programs, such as Hoosier Healthwise or Healthy Indiana Plan. Her chronic illness, called degenerative disc disease, means that local free clinics — such as Volunteers in Medicine — fall short of alleviating her back and neck pain.

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