Community Arts

New bats concern baseball team as fall practice begins

By Geoffrey Miller · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:59 p.m.

The IU baseball team enjoys the benefit of depth in the pitching staff and also faces the challenge of new bats as it opens its fall practice schedule.

UITS, vendors reveal products at TechFest

By Lorne Russell · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:51 p.m.

The University Information Technology Services had its annual TechFest event Wednesday.

Chess club looks to expand, break stereotypes

By Tommy Grooms · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:48 p.m.

The IU Chess Club is looking to revamp itself after what several members call years of disorganization and lagging attendance.

Committee starts search for COAS dean

By Katie Dawson · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:44 p.m.

Provost and Executive Vice President Karen Hanson announced Friday that the IU administration has initiated a search for the next dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Bernard at reins of new IndyCar

By Geoffrey Miller · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:43 p.m.

New IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard takes the reigns of a racing series in transition and in need of regaining its fan base.

Greek organizations remain close to chapters through support, resources

By Hallie Robbins · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:42 p.m.

The Indianapolis area is home to the headquarters of some 25 greek letter organizations, the National Panhellenic Conference, the North-American Interfraternity Conference and the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors.

Reception kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month

By Kevin Wang · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:39 p.m.

Members from the Bloomington community and University gathered in the Grand Hall at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center on Wednesday to kick-off the annual celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Man arrested on drunk driving charges Tuesday

By Alex Benson · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:31 p.m.

Bryce Michael Leighton, a man who is facing preliminary charges in the death of a cab driver in July, was booked in the Monroe County Jail Tuesday.

Local YMCA joins CDC for diabetes program

Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:30 p.m.

The Monroe County YMCA is one of only 11 YMCAs in the U.S. that has joined the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Diabetes Prevention Program.

Third human case of West Nile virus hits Ind.

By Mary Kenney · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:27 p.m.

They swarm you, bite you and suck your blood. But they can leave you with more than an itchy red welt. Officials of the Indiana State Department of Health have reported a third case of West Nile virus in a human in Allen County, Ind.

Anti-war group unites to bring troops home

By Amanda Jacobson · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:25 p.m.

A giant white peace sign floated above traffic Wednesday at the intersection of Walnut Street and Kirkwood Avenue. The Bloomington Peace Action Coalition protested the war in Iraq and urged the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Health care myths debunked

By Mary Kenney · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:21 p.m.

With major elections approaching in November, Republicans and Democrats have begun talking about the health care reform enacted by the Democratic majority. Some parade the bill as a huge success; others note the confusion and suspicion that surrounds it

Bloomington locals return from tour

By Rachel Trees · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:07 p.m.

Following a summer containing a Midwest tour, a battle of the bands competition and the release of its second EP “Roastin’ Ma Pups,” local band The Calumet Reel will take the stage at The Bishop.

Safe choices in the CD player, on the road

By Dan Alten · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2010 11:03 p.m.

A friend of mine almost crashed her car Tuesday because she was singing along to a Van Morrison song, and the magic of Van the Man put her into a world of her own to the extent that she couldn’t focus on the world of the road. If you are the one driving, never play a song that makes you lose control. It’s incredibly hard to drive while you are hard-core grooving.