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77 Ind. businesses go green, maintain profits

By Colleen Sikorski · Thursday, Jan. 13,2011 11:32 p.m.

If businesses join a new green business initiative, they may get to help the environment and their profit margins at the same time. The Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce’s Green Business Initiative has convinced 77 businesses to commit to being eco-friendly.

Celebrating Dr. King

Thursday, Jan. 13,2011 6:51 p.m.

Since the late President Ronald Reagan signed a law to make the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. a public American holiday, the country observes the event annually. On Jan. 15, Dr. King would have been 82 years old, if alive.

Immigrant profiling

Thursday, Jan. 13,2011 6:49 p.m.

My interpretation of a post-racial society is a society in which individuals are dealt with based on their own right and not as representatives of a racial category.

Post racial society?

Thursday, Jan. 13,2011 6:49 p.m.

When it comes down to it, our ability to continue the progression toward a post-racial society depends on our willingness to identify and attack the biases that may be hiding within us.

‘Contemporary Masters’ to showcase modern masterpieces

Thursday, Jan. 13,2011 4:36 p.m.

Contemporary dance masterpieces from the 1980s will be performed by IU dance majors in the upcoming performance, “Contemporary Masters,” the annual faculty and guest artist concert.

I-65 accident kills one

Thursday, Jan. 13,2011 1:09 p.m.

Indiana State Police responded to a two semi-tractor trailer crash on I-65 at the Boone/Hendricks County line at 4:47 a.m. on Thursday.

State police warn of unsafe driving conditions in snow

By Michael Auslen · Thursday, Jan. 13,2011 12:23 a.m.

Although the snow-blanketed campus could be seen as a winter wonderland, Tuesday’s snowstorm has led to dangerous driving conditions.

DREAM Act fails to pass in Senate; students stay supportive

By Isabel Dieppa · Thursday, Jan. 13,2011 12:21 a.m.

America is known as the land of opportunity. However, the opportunities and dreams of many students were crushed Dec. 18 when the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act bill failed in the U.S. Senate by five votes.

Synthetic marijuana may be outlawed in Indiana

By VINCE ZITO · Thursday, Jan. 13,2011 12:18 a.m.

Users of synthetic marijuana, which is commonly sold by many names including Spice and K2, should have all eyes and ears on Indiana’s Senate Bill No. 57, which may make the product illegal in a statewide ban that could be signed by Gov. Mitch Daniels as early as April.

Abstract artist at The Venue

Wednesday, Jan. 12,2011 11:56 p.m.

The Venue Fine Art & Gifts will sponsor a closing reception for abstract artist Marco Zehrung at 6 p.m. Friday.

Nick Young brings southern inspiration to Rachael’s

By Casey Engelman · Wednesday, Jan. 12,2011 11:52 p.m.

Clad in a plaid shirt and denim, it was just Young and his guitar on stage at Rachael’s Café.

Timothy Reed comes to Buskirk

By Kelsey Collisi · Wednesday, Jan. 12,2011 11:47 p.m.

One of the only things indie-rock, opera, comedy and classical piano have in common is Timothy Reed.

Federal grant funds new Swahili program

By Sara Singh · Wednesday, Jan. 12,2011 10:56 p.m.

The College of Arts and Sciences has announced a new undergraduate advanced language program to teach Swahili, according to a press release.

Judge donates Supreme Court collection to IU

By Charles Scudder · Wednesday, Jan. 12,2011 10:52 p.m.

Judge Ezra “Zeke” Friedlander of the Indiana 2nd District Court of Appeals has been collecting historic documents and signatures of Supreme Court justices and other historical figures for about 15 years.

Student group aims to combat stigma against stress, mental illness

By Aaricka Washington · Wednesday, Jan. 12,2011 10:50 p.m.

College students know the feeling of going to class unprepared. They know they haven’t studied as hard as they would like, and they are stressed about it.

IU looks to slow Illinois offense

By Caitlin Ursini · Wednesday, Jan. 12,2011 10:47 p.m.

The IU women's basketball team will look to snap a 2-game losing streak against rival Illinois.

Column: Looking into the NFL crystal ball

By Aaron Siegal-Eisman · Wednesday, Jan. 12,2011 10:42 p.m.

Aaron Siegel-Eisman gives his predictions for the NFL Division Playoffs.

Hoosier record-holder, NFL Draft pick WR Hardy is signed by Ravens

Wednesday, Jan. 12,2011 10:34 p.m.

The best wide receiver in Hoosier history was signed by the Baltimore Ravens, following a two-year stint with the Buffalo Bills.

Keeping it close to home

By Lindsey Erdody · Wednesday, Jan. 12,2011 8:41 p.m.

The assistant director for small business and sustainable development for the City of Bloomington said the number of home-based businesses is increasing, but the exact number is not recorded.

Ind. police arrest Mich. kidnapping, assault suspect

Wednesday, Jan. 12,2011 8:35 p.m.

Daniel Charles Feneis, 24, of Hersey, Mich., was taken into custody Tuesday evening on felony kidnapping charges as well as third-degree criminal sexual conduct.

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