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Traditions allow students to get involved in IU legacy

By Lauren Rearick · Tuesday, May 31,2011 12:27 p.m.

IU traditions help to bring together people of all races, cultures and personalities, as well as open doors for shy people to emerge from their shell and stand confidently alongside their fellow Hoosiers. Here are a few traditions we celebrate at IU.

Showing the Way

Welcome Week events

Tuesday, May 31,2011 12:20 p.m.

These activities might seem like “forced fun,” but Welcome Week is a great opportunity to learn your way around campus and experience all IU has to offer. Take advantage of the free food, tours and advice while you can. If you don’t, by the end of your first week you’ll wish you had. (And hey, it’s better than just sitting in your room.)

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Fight the Freshman 15

By Kirsten Clark · Tuesday, May 31,2011 12:14 p.m.

There’s so much to worry about going into your freshman year: getting lost, making friends, and the dreaded “Freshman 15.” Fortunately, IU makes it easy for students to get fit and stay in shape with its two recreational facilities.

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IU Board of Trustees approves 5.5 percent tuition increase

Tuesday, May 31,2011 10:25 a.m.

The IU Board of Trustees has approved a 5.5 percent hike in tuition and fees for IU Bloomington — an increase two percent higher than what was recommended by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.

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Hubers, Poore qualify for second straight NCAA meet in men’s 5K

By myriam sopel · Monday, May 30,2011 2:12 p.m.

It was two-for-two for IU on Saturday in the men’s 5,000-meter event. Juniors Ben Hubers and Andrew Poore earned their qualifications for the NCAA Outdoor Championships on June 8-11 in Des Moines, Iowa with fourth- and fifth-place finishes, respectively, in the NCAA East Preliminary Meet at IU’s Robert C. Haugh Track and Field Complex.

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Rising prices in Ghana

By Therese Kennelly · Monday, May 30,2011 12:46 p.m.

Around the world, fuel and food prices are on the rise. These increased prices are causing a lot of problems for people in West African countries, such as the  nation of Ghana.

Wheldon

Wheldon wins his second Indianapolis 500

By Michael Norman · Sunday, May 29,2011 6:15 p.m.

In the 100 years of the Indianapolis 500, few endings have provided as much drama as this year’s race as rookie JR Hildebrand crashed in the final turn of the final lap of the 500 mile race—ultimately yielding Dan Wheldon this year’s champion.

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Hildebrand’s crash leads to Wheldon’s Indianapolis 500 victory

By Micah McVicker · Sunday, May 29,2011 5:32 p.m.

The centennial Indianapolis 500 reminded some fans of the Daytona 500 when Trevor Bayne claimed victory in his second career NASCAR start. One corner stood in the way of rookie JR Hildebrand accomplishing a similar feat. Though in his case, the track won in incomprehensibly tragic fashion.

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Memorial Day closings around Bloomington

Sunday, May 29,2011 4:53 p.m.

All non-emergency city offices will be closed in recognition of Memorial Day. City offices will resume normal business hours Tuesday, May 31.

Wheldon

Dan Wheldon wins Indianapolis 500

Sunday, May 29,2011 4:42 p.m.

Dan Wheldon, 2005 Indianapolis 500 winner, took first place in during this year's race when JR Hildebrand's car crashed into the SAFER Barrier when it drifted up the track and left Turn 4.

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A Broad in Venice: Five Star Food at the Freshest Prices

By Kayleen Cohen · Sunday, May 29,2011 2:32 p.m.

When I first arrived for my five weeks studying abroad in Italy I was forced to live this lifestyle, racking up huge tabs at various pizza-pasta joints around Venice. Now, settled into my apartment with 13 other IU students, we have all started to learn the tricks for eating well and eating cheap while studying abroad.

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IndyCar announces compromise on controversial restart rule

Sunday, May 29,2011 1:43 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — Responding to outspoken criticism from drivers concerned about their safety, IndyCar on Saturday announced a compromise to its controversial rule requiring drivers to restart during the race side-by-side.

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A Broad in Venice: Five Star Food at the Freshest Prices

By Kayleen Cohen · Sunday, May 29,2011 1:42 p.m.

When I first arrived for my five weeks studying abroad in Italy I was forced to live this lifestyle, racking up huge tabs at various pizza-pasta joints around Venice. Now, settled into my apartment with 13 other IU students, we have all started to learn the tricks for eating well and eating cheap while studying abroad.

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