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IU senior forward Amber Jackson, center, walks off the court after IU’s 68-64 loss to Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday in Indianapolis. Jackson had 13 points in the loss.

Hoosiers' waiting game begins

By Brandon Smith · Monday, March 9,2009 12:29 a.m.

The IU women’s basketball team was still filled with hurt and heartache 30 minutes after its Big Ten Tournament ended. The women sat lifelessly in the Conseco Fieldhouse locker room, trying to cope after they coughed up a 14-point first-half lead en route to a 64-68 loss to in-state rival Purdue.

5K run benefits Prevent Child Abuse America

By Amanda Rakes · Monday, March 9,2009 12:27 a.m.

More than 300 people registered to run in Kappa Delta's second annual Shamrock 5K before the day of the race, which beat the total of people registered last year.

International Center celebrates 50 years

By MaryJane Slaby · Monday, March 9,2009 12:24 a.m.

The Leo R. Dowling International Center opened remodeled office space and celebrated its 50th anniversary Friday. Students from different international student associations will use the third floor office space for storage and as a place to hold meetings.

Michael Barbaro speaks to students Sunday evening at Edmonson Formal Lounge. Barbaro is a reporter for The New York Times and has written extensively on Walmart and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Writer shares stories of New York Times

By Caitlin Ursini · Monday, March 9,2009 12:21 a.m.

New York Times reporter Michael Barbaro spent time discussing his experiences covering Wal-Mart scandals and New York City politics, along with his views on the direction of the newspaper industry.

Jones’ play should earn him starting spot next year

By Zachary Osterman · Monday, March 9,2009 12:17 a.m.

Verdell Jones’ career day in Madison, Wis., during the weekend was one of few bright spots in an 85-61 loss to Wisconsin in the last game of the regular season.

Miss America Katie Stam signs autographs Sunday afternoon for young girls at the College Mall. Katie Stam is Indiana's first Miss America.

Indiana’s 1st Miss America entertains young fans, signs autographs at College Mall

By Kristi Oloffson · Monday, March 9,2009 12:16 a.m.

A long line of little girls in crowns, bows and polka dots waited patiently Sunday afternoon. Twirling their hair and smoothing their skirts, they approached 22-year-old Katie Stam, anticipating an autograph, a smile and perhaps some inspiration.

IU freshman forward Tom Pritchard is fouled by a Wisconsin defender Sunday at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisc. Pritchard had eight points in IU's 85-61 loss.

Big Ten tourney gives IU 3rd crack at Penn State

By Tom Kirby · Monday, March 9,2009 12:16 a.m.

MADISON, Wis. – The long, record-setting regular season for IU coach Tom Crean and his Hoosiers is finally over.

RHA to have reelection

By Alyssa Goldman · Monday, March 9,2009 12:15 a.m.

The Residence Halls Association’s election commissioners have decided to redo elections in Ashton Center, Briscoe Quad, Willkie Quad and Read Center, after considering complaints from the Chuck Norris ticket regarding election code violations.

Feminist writer to speak at IMU

By Jessica Haney · Monday, March 9,2009 12:15 a.m.

In honor of Women’s History Month, activist, author and blogger Jessica Valenti will speak at 7 p.m. today at the Whittenberger Auditorium.

Sophomore Lachlan Ferguson celebrates after winning a point. Ferguson defeated No. 82 Marc Dwyer 6-0, 6-1.

Around Sports

Monday, March 9,2009 12:14 a.m.

Check out what happened this weekend in IU athletics.

Student petitions for diversity

By Haley Adams · Monday, March 9,2009 12:14 a.m.

IU-Bloomington places 13th in the nation for the number of international students on campus, but for sophomore Jordan Jacobs, a top 20 ranking is not enough.

REAL ticket to drop from IUSA elections

By Alyssa Goldman · Monday, March 9,2009 12:13 a.m.

The REAL ticket is dropping out of the IU Student Association elections, ticket organizers said, citing a lack of financial means and an inability to connect with the student body as primary reasons.

Regular season ends in road rout

By Matt Dollinger · Monday, March 9,2009 12:13 a.m.

MADISON, Wis. – The clock ran out on the Hoosiers’ 1-17 conference season Sunday. Big Ten Conference Bracket

Indiana University students Daniel Miller and Paul Payne play pinball Monday at the Indiana Memorial Union's Back Alley video arcade. Though students might have jobs and be full-time students, there are many regular pinball players, including Daniel, in the Back Alley.

Senior is self-proclaimed IU pinball grand champion

By Carrie Schedler · Monday, March 9,2009 12:11 a.m.

Daniel Miller stands hunched over a pinball machine, jumping as he presses the buttons for the flippers. As he plays, his body is always ready for a well-timed hip thrust to tilt the machine and save a dying ball.

Lost Love opens at Art Hospital

By Lauren Younis · Sunday, March 8,2009 10:20 p.m.

Artists Cindy Hinant and Greg Ajamie’s ‘Lost Love’ and ‘Paper Cuts’ art shows premiered Friday at the Art Hospital with a reception of music, drinks and thousands of hand-cut paper hearts.

Great Big Sea plays great big show

By Brent Williamson · Sunday, March 8,2009 10:18 p.m.

The 8 p.m. show drew a large number of people for an early-evening performance in the middle of a work week. Dedicated fans of the band showed up in homemade T-shirts and hats to show their support.

Photography exhibit illustrates horrors in Guatemalan war

By Mickey Woods · Sunday, March 8,2009 10:17 p.m.

“This struggle is not just their struggle, it’s our struggle,” said human rights activist and photographer Jonathan Moller at a reception for his photography exhibit “Our Culture is Our Resistance.”

Sophomore David Coleman captures a photo of sophomore Jennifer Saltiel and junior Justin Klein kissing, to use as blackmail Friday evening at the Harmony School. Klein plays Saltiel’s character’s best friend’s boyfriend.

‘VOTE!’ musical tests its rate of success in Bloomington

By Mickey Woods · Sunday, March 8,2009 10:16 p.m.

In the spirit of the recent presidential election, a new, high-energy musical premiered Friday through Sunday at Bloomington’s Harmony School as a test run before its debut in New York this summer.

Exhibit displays Islamic book art

By Jackie Kochell · Sunday, March 8,2009 10:14 p.m.

“From Pen to Printing Press: Ten Centuries of Islamic Book Arts” presents a variety of traditional Islamic writings, including calligraphy, paper marbling, printing, illumination and painting. The exhibit began Friday and runs through May 10 in the art museum’s Special Exhibitions Gallery and is free to the public.

Actresses Rachel Tyler, Michelle Dawson and Kittra Wynn Coomer perform "Dancing Queen" during the encore of "Mamma Mia!" Friday evening at the IU Auditorium. "Mamma Mia!" played five shows at the Auditorium this weekend.

‘Mamma Mia!’ makes audience dance

By Caitlin Johnston · Sunday, March 8,2009 10:13 p.m.

The “Mamma Mia!” cast filled the stage with energy during the two-act production, and following the play’s tradition, the cast provided a three-song set encore that got many audience members dancing.

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