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Sit down with Sondheim and Simon

By Caitlin Johnston · Wednesday, April 29,2009 10:10 p.m.

Audience members will be in for a double treat Thursday night as National Public Radio host Scott Simon will interview Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim on stage at the IU Auditorium.

Man charged with OWI

By Amanda Bridgman · Wednesday, April 29,2009 9:35 p.m.

Bloomington Police Department officers responded to a vehicle accident at 12:47 p.m. Tuesday at West Third Street and Curry Pike.

2 men flee scene on foot

By Amanda Bridgman · Wednesday, April 29,2009 9:32 p.m.

Stanley T. Langley, 18, faces preliminary charges for leaving the scene of an accident, possession of stolen property, operating a vehicle while never receiving a license and operating without financial responsibility.

BPD receives new canine

By Jake Wright · Wednesday, April 29,2009 9:28 p.m.

Officer Dana Cole received a German Shepard named Pongo, the first of two new police dogs. Cole said the canine division is something newly-appointed Chief Michael Diekhoff wanted to re-establish.

Television: your only friend

By Cory Barker · Wednesday, April 29,2009 9:17 p.m.

Have you ever thought that your favorite television characters were your only real friends?

Condemning Obama’s actions in Africa

Wednesday, April 29,2009 9:15 p.m.

The Obama administration’s rescue of Capt. Richard Phillips was not done for his well-being but was done to show that President Barack Obama was not a “wimp,” as well as to accustom the American people to the idea of a stronger American presence in Africa.

Tolerate the intolerable

By Abigail Mitchell · Wednesday, April 29,2009 9:11 p.m.

It takes a steadfast citizenry to uphold the concept of free speech in the face of offensive opinions, and as offensive opinions go, it doesn’t get a whole lot worse than Holocaust denial.

Thank you Dean McKaig

Wednesday, April 29,2009 9:09 p.m.

WE SAY Retiring dean of students made IU a better place.

Before the chat

By Chelsea Kane · Wednesday, April 29,2009 9:06 p.m.

The time has come for Iran to engage the world in a discourse laden not with hate and stubborn refusal, but rather with an effort to determine the needs of the Iranian people so that the international community may work toward supporting those needs.

Mayor Mark Kruzan gives the State of the City address Wednesday evening in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Kruzan announced several increases in funding, including a $950,000 appropriation obtained by Rep. Baron Hill, D-9th, and a $1.8 million appropriation from the federal stimulus package.

Mayor Kruzan gives State of City Address

Wednesday, April 29,2009 8:35 p.m.

Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan focused on economic diversity, sustainability and the preservation of the uniqueness of the city during the annual State of the City address Wednesday evening at City Hall.

IU's Panhellenic Association adopts new recruitment process

Wednesday, April 29,2009 7:18 p.m.

In February, the National Panhellenic Conference told IU’s Panhellenic Association that women’s formal recruitment needed to change.

IU quarterback Kellen Lewis runs with the ball during a game against Minnesota on Oct. 6, 2007 at Memorial Stadium.

Kellen Lewis dismissed from football team

Wednesday, April 29,2009 6:32 p.m.

IU football coach Bill Lynch announced today that senior wide receiver Kellen Lewis has been dismissed from the IU football team for violating team rules.

Swine flu causes IU to suspend programs in Mexico

Wednesday, April 29,2009 5:06 p.m.

IU officials announced today that they are suspending summer study programs in Mexico because of the North American Human Influenza A outbreak until further notice, according to an IU press release.

IU to receive $1.2 million for Huntington's disease research

Wednesday, April 29,2009 1:10 p.m.

IU scientists will receive a $1.2 million, four-year grant to continue their study of Huntington's disease.

Senior Sendoff, Baccalaureate slated for May 8

Wednesday, April 29,2009 1:08 p.m.

IU President Michael McRobbie will say goodbye to graduating seniors at the Senior Send-Off Reception on May 8.

IMU lot gunshots raise questions, spark meeting

By Lindsey Erdody · Wednesday, April 29,2009 12:36 a.m.

University officials will meet today to discuss the gunshots heard Sunday in the Indiana Memorial Union pay lot No. 2.

Seniors Nathan Dixon and Leigh Ann Pittman are engaged to be married September 6, 2009. "More than anything, we just can't wait to spend the rest of our lives together," said Pittman.

Couple’s bond strong despite military service

By Carrie Schedler · Wednesday, April 29,2009 12:34 a.m.

Most love stories don’t begin while watching a motorcycle wreck, but that’s exactly how seniors Leigh Ann Pittman and Nathan Dixon first met.

Handle with care

By Amanda Cochara · Wednesday, April 29,2009 12:33 a.m.

You’re not going to make a positive statement if your wardrobe is ruined in the wash.So I thought it was appropriate to provide some care tips to wrap up this semester.

Students abroad increases 8 percent

By Stephanie Doctrow · Wednesday, April 29,2009 12:33 a.m.

The number of IU students studying abroad has increased 8 percent throughout the last year, and 233 percent in the last decade.

1st Indiana swine flu case reported

By Bailey Loosemore · Wednesday, April 29,2009 12:32 a.m.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a travel advisory Monday recommending people avoid unnecessary travel to Mexico because of the recent swine influenza outbreak.

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