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Thoroughly modern musicals

Tuesday, Feb. 1,2011 5:35 p.m.

WE SAY It takes a lot of courage to revamp a classic Broadway play like “Annie,” but it seems that hip-hop recording artist Jay-Z and Mr. Blockbuster himself, Will Smith, have decided that not only is it time for “Annie” to be brought back to the stage and screen, but also that Smith’s daughter Willow Smith is perfect for the title role.

Walmart to the rescue

By Danielle Fleischman · Tuesday, Feb. 1,2011 5:19 p.m.

The president and his first lady have been in a contest: Who can do more to improve the quality of American life?

Phobia, Phobia, wherefore art thou Phobia?

By Aysia Matz · Tuesday, Feb. 1,2011 5:17 p.m.

Most people have some sort of fear, whether it is the small butterflies they have while speaking in front of an audience or a complete freak-out when looking out over a city from the window of a skyscraper.

Refound IUSA

By Thomas Miller · Tuesday, Feb. 1,2011 5:15 p.m.

This week marked the start of one of my favorite parts of spring semester: IUSA elections.

Weather causes some Monroe County residents to lose power

By Nick Cusack · Tuesday, Feb. 1,2011 3:58 p.m.

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has warned that winds up to 40 miles per hour are possible tonight. Mixed with freezing rain, it could cause down trees and power lines.

IU classes canceled, Weather Service issues winter storm warning for Bloomington

Tuesday, Feb. 1,2011 12:55 p.m.

All IU classes have been canceled beginning at 2:30 p.m. today. Classes will remain canceled until 10 a.m. Wednesday. Campus currently remains open.

New IU malware records data from cell phones

By Deanna Allbrittin · Tuesday, Feb. 1,2011 12:48 a.m.

IU School of Informatics professors and students have created a smartphone virus that records and steals credit card and bank account information. But it’s just for practice.

Alumnus wants IU colors to return to red

By Claire Aronson · Tuesday, Feb. 1,2011 12:45 a.m.

IU alumnus William Oakes wants to return IU to the colors of the past, changing the current crimson and cream to IU’s original colors of red and white.

Student’s ‘Banner’ banned, apology issued

By Michelle Sokol · Tuesday, Feb. 1,2011 12:42 a.m.

When Shai Warfield-Cross finished singing the national anthem at a Bloomington High School North basketball game Jan. 21, she said she no longer felt like she was in the land of the free.

IU professor to serve as president of folklore society

By Claire Aronson · Monday, Jan. 31,2011 11:16 p.m.

Diane Goldstein, professor of folklore and ethnomusicology, has been elected president of the American Folklore Society.

Law students remain optimistic in bad economy

By DAVID CAMELI · Monday, Jan. 31,2011 11:14 p.m.

Law schools misrepresent employment statistics, but IU-Maurer alums are optimistic.

Evolution club debates human ancestor

By Lauren McConnell · Monday, Jan. 31,2011 11:10 p.m.

Members of the Darwin Club debate the orgins and validity of the "Hobbit" during their meeting Monday.

Triptides melts The Bishop

By Kelsey Collisi · Monday, Jan. 31,2011 10:59 p.m.

The winter advisory could not have been more of a contradiction to the warm psychedelic surf rock of the Triptides at The Bishop on Monday.

Column: Amazing grace?

By Lily Miller · Monday, Jan. 31,2011 10:51 p.m.

Last week was one of the worst weeks I had in a long time.

Young comic finds voice

By Kelsey Holder · Monday, Jan. 31,2011 10:47 p.m.

Conor Delehanty recalled the night of his fifth-ever comedy show. He was missing the IU rugby team’s first meeting of the 2011 season.

Gov. Daniels names Massa new Ind. ATC chairman

By Kurt Christian · Monday, Jan. 31,2011 10:28 p.m.

The Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC) of Indiana named former Marion County Prosecutor Mark Massa its new chairman. Massa began his duties Dec. 13 following about 20 years of legal experience.

Ind. car plant receives grant money, Biden visit

By Michela Tindera · Monday, Jan. 31,2011 10:25 p.m.

One day after the Jan. 25 State of the Union address, Vice President Joe Biden, chair of the Middle Class Task Force, visited the lithium-ion battery systems manufacturer Ener1, Inc. in Greenfield, Ind. Ener1 received a $118.5 million grant from the U.S. government’s $2.4 billion Recovery Act in 2009 to expand its production of hybrid and electric vehicles.

What's in the bank?

By Danielle Rindler · Monday, Jan. 31,2011 9:44 p.m.

What we spend our money on says a lot about what is important to us, but everywhere we look, we are assaulted with stereotypes. These are molds we’re supposed to fit into based on our age, experience and status — molds that tell us what we’re supposed to value and how we should get it.

Köhli looks to lead Hoosiers after record-breaking year

By Micah McVicker · Monday, Jan. 31,2011 9:35 p.m.

Köhli established a new IU single-season record as a sophomore, scoring 80 goals for the IU water polo team.

Losing streak reaches 4

Monday, Jan. 31,2011 9:27 p.m.

The IU club hockey has dropped four straight and are looking to turn their season around in the final few games.

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