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Debunking the myths about ‘Breaking Away’

By Larry Buchanan · Friday, April 24,2009 10:47 a.m.

Since the release of the movie 30 years ago, myths and misconceptions have come up about the fictional Cutters team, townies in the race and how true the story really is. Let’s try and clear some things up.

From Obama to the Oscars, this race has seen it all

Friday, April 24,2009 10:18 a.m.

Little 500 is often called the “World’s Greatest College Weekend.” But it didn’t happen overnight. From humble beginnings in the 1950s, it has grown into one of the most recognized intramural events in the country. Here’s how.

BPD to patrol by foot, bike, vehicle for Little 500

By Amanda Bridgman · Friday, April 24,2009 12:45 a.m.

More than 90 BPD officers in full uniform will work 12-hour shifts for Little 500 weekend.

Teams X, Mercury win Little Fifty

By Sara Amato · Friday, April 24,2009 12:44 a.m.

The 50-lap men’s and women’s relay races featured 25 teamsand kicked off Little 500 weekend Thursday.

Shawnna takes a shot at her infamous rapid-fire delivery with Ludacris Thursday evening behind Acacia fraternity. Ludacris was the first major hip hop act of the weekend, with Soulja Boy and Young Jeezy performing Friday.

Rapper Ludacris’ fraternity performance benefits IUDM

By Rachel Krasnow · Friday, April 24,2009 12:41 a.m.

Ludacris fans were screaming when the Grammy Award-winning rap star walked on stage Thursday night.

Sophomore Dan Carson of Delta Upsilon throws his hands up in celebration March 28 during qualifications.

Cutters look to capture 3-peat in men's race

By Nathan Hart · Friday, April 24,2009 12:38 a.m.

The Cutters are aiming to join an elite group with a third consecutive Little 500 victory Saturday.

Caitlin Van Kooten of Teeter watches a pack of riders while cooling down during Individual Time Trials on April 4.

Cyclists focused as women’s race nears

By Sean Morrison · Friday, April 24,2009 12:34 a.m.

After months of preparation, the riders for the women’s Little 500 said they look and feel ready for Friday.

Fiesta to celebrate year’s end

By MaryJane Slaby · Thursday, April 23,2009 11:31 p.m.

The beat of salsa music fills the Georgian Room at the Indiana Memorial Union. Bloomington resident Wendy Davis slips through the door and sits down to put on her high heels.

Google Books to begin digitalization of IU folklore collection

By Bailey Loosemore · Thursday, April 23,2009 11:30 p.m.

Older and forgotten books in IU’s extensive library collection often fall by the wayside in researchers’ attempts to get the most out of what the libraries have to offer. By digitizing the books through the Google Books Project, every book will be available online for researchers’ use.

IU support staff continues to push for livable wages

By Haley Adams · Thursday, April 23,2009 11:28 p.m.

As Hoosiers’ budgets remain tight, IU’s support staff union, Communications Workers of America Local 4730, continues to plead for raises and representation. The union is fighting for livable wages and a “seat at the table” on the health care blue ribbon committee, a group formed by IU President Michael McRobbie to find more cost-effective methods for health care.

Exhibit features Japanese artist’s work

By Jackie Kochell · Thursday, April 23,2009 11:11 p.m.

Using black-and-white photography, artist Hiroshi Sugimoto explores the connection between time and space in an exhibit at the IU Art Museum.

Hedonism: A Little 500-inspired movement?

By Ryan Brown · Thursday, April 23,2009 11:09 p.m.

Little 500 is upon us, and unlike last year, Bacchus and the other deities of hedonism have given us the spirit of revival and celebration.

No. 2 Hoosiers set for Big Tens

Thursday, April 23,2009 10:32 p.m.

With a possible trip to the NCAA Regionals at stake, the IU women’s golf team will travel to West Lafayette for the Big Ten Tournament this weekend.

2 Hoosiers earn Big Ten recognition

Thursday, April 23,2009 10:31 p.m.

Together, an Australian and an American have won almost 60 percent of their doubles matches since January. Separately, the young Hoosiers were named to Honors on Thursday evening.

IU advances to 2nd round of tournament

Thursday, April 23,2009 10:29 p.m.

IU played its way to the next round of the Big Ten Tournament by defeating Michigan State 4-1 on Thursday.

Team looks to take Eastern Championship

Thursday, April 23,2009 10:28 p.m.

The fourth-seeded Hoosiers will take on fifth-seeded Brown University at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Harvard University’s Blodgett Pool. The Hoosiers beat Brown 9-8 earlier this season in the Aztec Invitational in San Diego.

IU hopes win streak will grow at Iowa

Thursday, April 23,2009 10:27 p.m.

Heading into this weekend’s series against the Iowa Hawkeyes, the IU softball team is coming off of a doubleheader win against Ball State.

IU faces tough road test

By Greg Rosenstein · Thursday, April 23,2009 10:26 p.m.

IU (18-20, 8-3) travels to Ann Arbor, Mich., on Friday for the beginning of a three-game series against the Wolverines (22-17, 5-7).

Army Women look to prove doubters wrong

By Sean Morrison · Thursday, April 23,2009 10:25 p.m.

Originally a team of ROTC women, Army Women had five riders in the top 40 of Individual Time Trials and two in the Miss ’N Out semifinals as well as placing sixth in Team Pursuit.

Eric Young of the Cutters passes Matt Neibler of Delta Tau Delta Wednesday evening at Individual Time Trials at the Bill Armstrong Stadium. Young, with a time of 2:18, had the fastest time of the evening.

1st row hopes to buck trend

By Nathan Hart · Thursday, April 23,2009 10:24 p.m.

On Saturday, Phi Delta Theta will try to be the first team to win the Little 500 from the pole position since Dodds House in 1998. No team from the front row has won since 2000.

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