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From Buffalo to Bloomington: The tale of a chicken wing

By VINCE ZITO · Thursday, Jan. 6,2011 9:05 p.m.

Ivano Toscani of the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, N.Y. gained celebrity status as the head chef of the establishment that invented the staple for every college student and sports fan — the Buffalo wing. Although the Anchor Bar is more than 500 miles from IU, Bloomington also has a respectable wing selection from which to choose.

Monroe County approves human rights ordinance

By Michael Auslen · Thursday, Jan. 6,2011 8:54 p.m.

On Dec. 30, county commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a human rights ordinance that will create a commission to handle cases of discrimination in the county.

Polar plunge group grows, braves icy lake waters

By Colleen Sikorski · Thursday, Jan. 6,2011 8:49 p.m.

Members of the Penrose family tried to keep warm by layering bathrobes and beach towels on top of their swimsuits. They, along with 78 others, dressed for a day at the beach and braved cold New Year’s Day temperatures to take a plunge in Lake Monroe. Bloomington’s seventh annual Polar Bear Plunge took place at 11 a.m. on Jan. 1.

Black Swans begin tour in Bloomington

By Kelsey Collisi · Thursday, Jan. 6,2011 8:42 p.m.

When Jerry DeCicca was 17, he would drive from Columbus, Ohio to Bloomington all because of a girl. However, during the next decade DeCicca visited Bloomington for a different reason — his band, The Black Swans.

Rock University sets out to school Bluebird

By Corinne Lambert · Thursday, Jan. 6,2011 8:37 p.m.

Before school is officially back in session, the Chicago-based cover band Rock University will take the stage at The Bluebird Nightclub.

Netherfriends to play The Bishop

By Casey Engelman · Thursday, Jan. 6,2011 8:11 p.m.

The Bishop will provide two things Shawn Rosenblatt says he values in his band’s shows: an intimate setting and an interested audience.

Glenn Beck's New Year's resolution

By Zach Ammerman and Stephen Hammoor · Thursday, Jan. 6,2011 6:08 p.m.

Glenn Beck clowned around with revolution in the New Year on his radio show by calling for America’s fundamental transformation. We rang in the New Year with our own thoughts on his inspirational speech.

Letter to the Editor: Huckabee's vendetta with healthcare

Thursday, Jan. 6,2011 6:03 p.m.

Mike Huckabee’s vendetta against ObamaCare included an opinion about its preexisting conditions revocation.

14 Party kicks off women's recruitment

Thursday, Jan. 6,2011 2:14 p.m.

The next phase of sorority recruitment began today with 14 Party. Rush will continue until Sunday with bids being announced Monday.

Bear’s Place presents Comedy Caravan

Thursday, Jan. 6,2011 2:06 p.m.

Comedians Mike Cody, Butch Wesley and Josh Cocks will bring the laughs to Bear’s Place as part of the Comedy Caravan Saturday, with Cody headlining the event.

Minnesota squeezes past IU, 67-63

Tuesday, Jan. 4,2011 5:25 p.m.

Minnesota forward Trevor Mbakwe had 16 rebounds to go along with 11 points and five blocks as the No. 21 Golden Gophers defeated the IU men's basketball team 67-63 on Tuesday in Williams Arena.

IU receiver Doss will declare for NFL Draft

By Justin Albers · Monday, Jan. 3,2011 2:49 p.m.

IU star wide receiver Tandon Doss will forgo his senior season and declare for the NFL Draft, as first reported by the IDS. Doss met with new IU coach Kevin Wilson on Monday to inform him of his decision. Doss is declaring now because he believes his stock is as high as it is going to get, especially since the Hoosiers will have a young starting quarterback next season, a source said.

IU takes four-game skid to Minnesota

By IDS staff · Monday, Jan. 3,2011 2:47 p.m.

The IU men's basketball team (9-6, 0-2) looks for its first conference win of the season in its first game of 2011 when it travels to Minnesota to take on the No. 13 Golden Gophers (11-3, 0-2) at 7 p.m. on ESPN2.

Column: IU outmatched against one of nation's best teams

By Nathan Hart · Friday, Dec. 31,2010 10:44 p.m.

In IU's 85-67 loss Friday to Ohio State - the nation's No. 2-ranked team, an undefeated team that looks primed to win the Big Ten, and a team that was so clearly better than the Hoosiers that the game was at times painful to watch - it's tough to fault IU.

Ohio State shoots past IU, 85-67

By Ryan Winn · Friday, Dec. 31,2010 5:03 p.m.

Jon Diebler and William Buford shot a combined 10-for-12 from the 3-point line to lead No. 2 Ohio State (14-0) past IU (9-6) 85-67 on New Year's Eve at Assembly Hall. Buford led all scorers with 24 points.

Boise State assistant named IU offensive coordinator

By Connor O'Gara · Friday, Dec. 31,2010 1:46 p.m.

Brent Pease and Kevin Wilson stood on opposite sidelines during the 2007 Fiesta Bowl when Pease’s Boise State team upset the Oklahoma Sooners. But next season, the two coaches will be standing together as they try to revive the IU football program.

IU receiver Belcher will return for senior season

Friday, Dec. 31,2010 1:33 p.m.

IU wide receiver Damarlo Belcher will return to the Hoosiers for his senior season, a source with knowledge of the situation said.

Hoosiers face tall task against No. 2 Ohio State

Friday, Dec. 31,2010 1:28 p.m.

The IU men’s basketball team looks to rebound from a disappointing loss at home to Penn State with what would be a major upset when No. 2 Ohio State enters Assembly Hall. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m.

Junior forward Bruin confirms decision to turn pro

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Tuesday, Dec. 28,2010 1:38 a.m.

Junior forward Will Bruin said leaving college soccer behind will be difficult, but he will skip his senior season for an opportunity to play Major League Soccer. While IU coach Todd Yeagley backed Bruin's decision, the move also alters the makeup of IU in 2011.

Watford scores fewest points of season against Penn State

By Drew Allen · Monday, Dec. 27,2010 11:37 p.m.

Watford, who entered Monday leading IU (9-5) in scoring with 18.3 points per game, managed just three points against the Nittany Lions (8-4). It marked his lowest point total of the season as well as the first time he failed to score in double figures.

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