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Affordable Care Act provision saves up to $16 billion

By IDS staff · Thursday, Jan. 12,2012 10:06 p.m.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced last week that a new provision of the Affordable Care Act for electronic transfer funds will save up to an additional $4.5 billion in administrative costs for the health care field and insurance companies during the next 10 years.

Human trafficking becomes concern for Indianapolis

By Mark Keierleber · Thursday, Jan. 12,2012 10:04 p.m.

Senate Bill 4, which State Sen. Randy Head, R-Logansport, first proposed Jan. 4, is intended to tighten Indiana’s laws against human trafficking, specifically combating human traffickers expected to transport teenage prostitutes to Indianapolis for the Super Bowl on Feb. 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

New downtown recycling center caters to students

By Katie Mettler · Thursday, Jan. 12,2012 9:59 p.m.

Bloomington Pedal Power has partnered with the City of Bloomington and the Monroe County Solid Waste Management District to open the Downtown Recycling Center located at City Hall.

Hoosiers trail Gophers, 37-34, at halftime

By Connor O'Gara · Thursday, Jan. 12,2012 9:01 p.m.

With IU playing their first game since moving into the Associated Press top ten, the Hoosiers were down nine points to a Minnesota team that came in 0-4 in conference play. But an 8-0 IU rally got the Hoosiers back in it as they now trail 37-34 at halftime.

Live Chat: IU vs. Minnesota

Thursday, Jan. 12,2012 7:53 p.m.

The Hoosiers take on the Golden Gophers of Minnesota at 8 p.m. Follow along with the IDS basketball reporters as they discuss the game here.

Rumors about Spierer discovery false, Bloomington police report

Thursday, Jan. 12,2012 4:32 p.m.

Rumors being circulated through Twitter about the discovery of Lauren Spierer’s body are false, Bloomington police confirmed this afternoon.

Collins resident found dead off campus

By Mary Kenney · Thursday, Jan. 12,2012 3:48 p.m.

Junior Ruofan Xia, 21, died Wednesday off campus, said Mark Land, associate vice president of University communications.

MCCSC superintendent delivers first state of the school address

By Mary Kenney · Thursday, Jan. 12,2012 1:54 p.m.

Judith DeMuth, superintendent of the Monroe County Community School Corporation, delivered the county's first state of the schools address 8 a.m. Thursday.

IU Cinema series to feature films with ‘Once upon a time’ theme

By Brian Welk · Thursday, Jan. 12,2012 12:18 a.m.

Once upon a time, a local cinema showcased an epic series of movies. The films were long, magnificent, colorful and expansive in scope. But that showcase was not in a land far, far away. It’s the “Once Upon a Time ... in Indiana” series running through the weekend at the IU Cinema.

Hoosiers look to stomp Gophers in Assembly Hall

By Kevin Bowen · Thursday, Jan. 12,2012 12:14 a.m.

The men's basketball team will take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers today in the first home game of the semester.The Hoosiers (15-1, 3-1) will try to make it three straight wins against the Gophers (12-5, 0-4) on Thursday in their first home game since returning from winter break.

Local poverty remains issue despite lower unemployment

By Hannah Smith · Thursday, Jan. 12,2012 12:06 a.m.

Bloomington’s unemployment rate has dropped in the past year and is lower than the surrounding counties’, according to the most recent employment report the Indiana Department of Workforce Development released in November.

Program, reception to bid farewell to Hanson today

Thursday, Jan. 12,2012 12:01 a.m.

IU will celebrate Provost Karen Hanson’s contributions to the University with a farewell program and reception at 4 p.m. today in the IU Auditorium.

Queen B vs. Plan B

Thursday, Jan. 12,2012 12 a.m.

Teenage girls, one of Queen B’s biggest demographics of little divas, are submerged in a culture that is both aggressively opposed to and morbidly fascinated with childbearing.

Alumnus chosen for Saudi ministry position

By Kate Thacker · Wednesday, Jan. 11,2012 11:58 p.m.

Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz appointed IU alumnus Bandar bin Mohammed As’ad Hajjar as the new Minister of Hajj.

Kelley School of Business receives $33 million grant from Lilly Endowment

By Katie Mettler · Wednesday, Jan. 11,2012 11:58 p.m.

Lilly Endowment Inc. has presented IU with a $33 million grant to expand the Kelley School of Business and renovate the existing facilities, President Michael McRobbie announced Wednesday.

IU SAA currently adding, delegating director positions

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

With more than 2,000 paying members, IU Student Alumni Association is the largest student organization on campus.

U School of Medicine teams with First Lady to serve veterans

Wednesday, Jan. 11,2012 11:50 p.m.

Combined resources on behalf of the IU School of Medicine and Michelle Obama’s “Joining Forces” initiative are working to prepare physicians to meet the needs of veterans and their loved ones.

Online School of Education among best

By Katie Dawson · Wednesday, Jan. 11,2012 11:46 p.m.

In a US News and World Report ranking released Tuesday listing top online graduate education degree programs, the IU School of Education placed within the top half of 160 institutions.

Roth works to fill offensive void

By Connor O'Gara · Wednesday, Jan. 11,2012 10:51 p.m.

It wasn’t the typical way for Matt Roth to get going. Roth got an open look from 3-point range, the place he had scored 82 percent of his points. But instead of pulling the trigger, Roth saw Penn State guard Nick Colella closing out on him and pump-faked. He got Colella in the air, drew the foul and knocked down three free throws for a five-point lead at halftime.

Column: Why I couldn’t care less about the NBA this year

By Max McCombs · Wednesday, Jan. 11,2012 10:49 p.m.

Most years, I eagerly anticipate the start of the NBA season. This year, though, thanks to the lockout, early November came and went with no NBA action, and I hardly noticed or cared. The lockout brought out the worst in a lot of people. Empty threats were bandied about by two sides, both already wealthy, squabbling about money.

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