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Joyce Carol Oates captivates crowd at Indiana Memorial Union on Monday

Renowned author Joyce Carol Oates spoke in the Indiana Memorial Union on Monday to a mixed crowd of students, faculty and local residents.

Stimulus could land Indiana $11 billion boost

Indiana experts remain divided on how the plan will affect higher education.

Nation’s peanut growers reeling from outbreak

With hundreds of thousands of Americans out of work and the economy in a nosedive, the U.S. peanut industry expected sales to soar this year. Americans tend to turn to peanut products to stretch their food dollars in tough times, avoiding more expensive protein sources such as steak and ground beef.

'Kamikaze Kim' leads through humility

Senior Kim Roberson isn't afraid to lay her body on the line for her Hoosiers, even if it's in practice. Her teammates say her passion ignites them to play harder.

Obama to appoint panel, not ‘car czar’

It will take more than one “car czar” to help get the embattled U.S. auto industry back on track, President Barack Obama has decided.

BFC slated to vote on Peter Pace resolution today

The Bloomington Faculty Council will meet to take action on a resolution “expressing its regret Gen. Pace was brought to campus in a way that was offensive to the gay and lesbian community.”

Stimulating your job search

Do not despair just yet. By using the methodology offered in this column, you will be well on your way to your ideal job.

IU breaks 4 game losing streak

Thanks to a last second 3-pointer to send the Hoosiers into overtime at Wisconsin, IU was able to break a 4-game losing streak.

Who owns content under new Facebook policy?

The terms of use, which were updated on Feb. 4, removed a few critical lines that previously allowed users to permanently remove content.

IUSA ticket to kick off campaign with call-out

The ONE University ticket, the newest contender in the IU Student Association elections, is having a call-out meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. today in the Dogwood Room in the Indiana Memorial Union.

Billiards club seeks to ‘pocket’ new members

For three Hoosiers, the game of billiards has been a part of their lives since their dads first taught them how to shoot, but the game did not become significant until they came to IU.

IU to revamp campus Web site

The IU campus Web site has not been significantly updated since its commencement in 2002. With the inadequate technology in mind, the Office of the Provost has decided it is time to revamp the University’s Web site, said Thom Atkinson, campus web manager.

Burke nods to future in speech

Science historian James Burke spoke about “The Future of the Future” at 7 p.m. Monday night in the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, giving his audience a view of the possibilities for advancement beyond modern technology.

Bill could allow Hoosiers to register to vote online

A state Senate committee approved two proposals Monday that supporters say would make Indiana elections more accessible and meaningful.

Man jailed after couple’s fight

The wee hours of Valentine’s Day turned out to be a heartbreaker for a couple that got into an argument, landing one in jail. 

February designated Condom Awareness Month

While teenagers are engaging in activities of love and lust, Planned Parenthood of Indiana is spreading the word of safe-sex practices by recognizing February as Condom Awareness Month.

Government responsible for WWII deportations

France’s top judicial body has recognized the French government’s responsibility for the deportation of Jews during World War II.

Australian wildfire suspect named as toll hits 189

The only person accused of lighting one of Australia’s deadly wildfires was a lonely Web-surfer who liked dogs, always said “G’day” to neighbors, and was trying to find love online.

Mystery fireball streaks across Texas sky

What looked like a fireball streaked across the Texas sky Sunday morning, prompting many people to call authorities to report seeing falling debris.

Mystery fireball streaks across Texas sky