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IU to gain new off-campus sorority in fall

By Allison Berry · Wednesday, July 27,2011 8:50 p.m.

The greek community will see the addition of its 20th sorority this fall when Theta Phi Alpha begins recruiting for its IU chapter.

IU receives portion of $1 million grant to help graduation rate

By Jake New · Wednesday, July 27,2011 8:47 p.m.

IU will receive $250,000 of a $1 million grant given to the state of Indiana to help improve its college completion rate, Gov. Mitch Daniels announced Tuesday.

Amy Winehouse’s young death not to be admired

By Andrew Crowley · Wednesday, July 27,2011 8:37 p.m.

Making a fetish out of dying young and turning the dead into some sort of martyr is one of the most loathsome aspects of rock ‘n’ roll mythology.

Boutiques bring street style to Bloomington

By Adam Steigerwald · Wednesday, July 27,2011 7:13 p.m.

Jay-Z is a hip-hop style icon. Wiz Khalifa performs in skinny jeans. Lupe Fiasco films music videos wearing oversized sunglasses. And the three of them have all placed clothing orders at Bloomington street wear clothing boutiques.

Lugar backs prioritizing payments if U.S. defaults

Wednesday, July 27,2011 7:03 p.m.

Indiana’s senior U.S. senator, Richard Lugar, announced he is in support of legislation that would prioritize U.S. government payments in the event of a default on U.S. debt.

Man arrested in Wash. for child pornography linked to Bloomington

Wednesday, July 27,2011 7:02 p.m.

A man living in Washington state was arrested on charges related to a Bloomington child pornography ring, the U.S. Attorney for southern Indiana Joseph Hogsett said in a prepared statement.

We should care about our own little economies

By Jon Todd · Wednesday, July 27,2011 6:20 p.m.

I am concerned about my own little economy, our economy, and I don’t think that makes me un-American.

National default affects all

By Oliver Wise · Wednesday, July 27,2011 6:18 p.m.

For the first time since the Reagan administration, the idea that the government could no longer borrow money to pay its bills is becoming increasingly plausible.

Top high school quarterback Gunner Kiel commits to IU football team

Wednesday, July 27,2011 3:14 p.m.

Gunner Kiel, the top-ranked pro-style quarterback in the country for the 2012 recruiting class according to Rivals.com, has committed to the IU football team.

Man strikes girlfriend’s dog, kills it

Wednesday, July 27,2011 12:57 p.m.

A dog lost its life after its caretaker hit it on the head Tuesday, July 26. Bloomington police officers were called by Monroe county animal control officers to a veterinary clinic on Morningside Drive after the veterinarian reported a dog who had been hit had died.

If we don’t take action now, we’ll settle for nothing later

By Nick Jacobs · Tuesday, July 26,2011 6:41 p.m.

Let’s talk about sex. Oh wait, excuse me. I meant to say debt because we have a lot of it. According to an article from CNN.com, there is $10.4 billion in federal funds used by the states for higher education that could potentially dry up if there is no deal made by Aug. 2. That’s money used for Pell Grants and subsidizing loans for students.

Chappell, Turner agree to pro contracts

Tuesday, July 26,2011 6:09 p.m.

For several years, quarterback Ben Chappell and wide receiver Terrance Turner were teammates. Now the pair are division rivals.

Women's basketball coach Legette-Jack signs two year extension

Tuesday, July 26,2011 3:53 p.m.

IU women’s basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack agreed to a two year contract extension that will keep her patrolling the sidelines of Assembly Hall through the 2014-15 season, Athletic Director Fred Glass announced Tuesday.

IU President McRobbie to earn salary raise for 2011-2012 academic year

Tuesday, July 26,2011 3:02 p.m.

IU President Michael McRobbie will earn $533,120 for the 2011 to 2012 school year, according to the University’s annual salary report.

Monroe County Fair event schedule Tuesday to Saturday

Monday, July 25,2011 4:33 p.m.

An event schedule for the 2011 Monroe County Fair.

Federal government gives final approval for I-69 from Crane to Bloomington

Monday, July 25,2011 4:07 p.m.

Federal transportation officials have given the final approval to start construction on Section Four of I-69, which runs from Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center to State Road 37 just south of Bloomington.

Bloomington woman reports stranger attacked her

Monday, July 25,2011 3:27 p.m.

A Bloomington woman told police she was attacked and strangled by a stranger while walking home Saturday morning.

Source says Spierer ‘incapacitated’ night of disappearance, mother releases statement to public

Sunday, July 24,2011 9:06 p.m.

Lauren Spierer appeared incapacitated in a surveillance video the night she disappeared, an anonymous source told the Journal News in Westchester, N.Y.

2012 Kansas junior college linebacker commits to IU

Sunday, July 24,2011 9:01 p.m.

IU added its 13th member for the 2012 recruiting class Friday when Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College outside linebacker Darrius Stroud offered a verbal commitment.

Bringing home the Blue Ribbon; family continues sheep showing tradition

By J. Edward Calabro · Sunday, July 24,2011 9 p.m.

The tradition of showcasing a farmer’s best cattle, swine, goats, sheep and an assortment of poultry make the 4-H fair a showcase of a Hoosier tradition. The fair remains as vibrant today as it did when the 4-H organization was founded more than 100 years ago.

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