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Budget cuts cost Ivy Tech $10 million

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As a result of budget cuts ordered by Gov. Mitch Daniels, Ivy Tech Community College lowered per-student spending by 18 percent, despite a major increase in student enrollment this past year.


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Ordinance to calm intersection passes

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The City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 10-04 Wednesday, which will place stop signs to calm traffic at the intersection of South Mitchell Street, East Southdowns Drive and East Circle Drive.


Art of Chocolate

Week of Chocolate proceeds increase

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The Week of Chocolate has inspired dozens of Bloomington restaurants, bakeries and retailers to chip in with creations to benefit Options Community Services and Employment Services.


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Zipcars service pairs with IUB

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The world’s largest car-sharing service is coming to IU’s campus. Transportation Services announced via a press release Wednesday its partnership with Zipcar, a service that allows people to rent small cars by the hour.

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Google considers leaving China

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China had 384 million Internet users in 2009 – more than the entire U.S. population. However, Google might withdraw from China, and all its possible revenue, due to recent attacks on its servers.


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SPEA student, alumna receive awards at Statehouse visit

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IU President Michael McRobbie presented the Sue H. Talbot Distinguished Hoosiers for Higher Education Member Award to HHE community captain Sara Laycock Tuesday. Sophomore Iris Summers also won the Sue H. Tabolt HHE Volunteer Award Scholarship.




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Apartment living: A double-edged sword

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There’s the increased independence from life in the dorms – being able to have parties (legitimate ones, anyway), and being able to cook for yourself on a consistent basis.


Greek house

Dorms vs. Greek Houses

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More than 5,000 students are in the greek community at IU, but most had to live in dorms their freshman year. Both living situations have their positives and negatives.





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Upperclassmen live in dorms, too

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IU students are required to live in the residence halls for their freshman year, and for many students that is one too many. But for others, it's only the beginning.


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Graduates turn to family for support

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With the recession affecting the availability of jobs in today’s market, it can be increasingly difficult for some college students to find work immediately following graduation.






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Freshmen required to live in dorms

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It’s the first week of the fall semester. New students across campus are getting to know their roommates, exploring campus and settling into their residence hall rooms.