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Ball State wide receiver injury undergoes surgery on spine

UPDATE (1:50 p.m.): Ball State wide receiver Dante Love underwent an approximately five hour long surgery in Indianapolis Saturday night into Sunday morning, according to a press release."Dante Love suffered a cervical spinal chord injury fracture which required surgery to stabalize the fracture," said Ball State team physician and orthopedic surgeon Jay Matchett in the statement. "He is currently moving all four extremities."

Ball State wide receiver leaves game on stretcher

Memorial Stadium hit its loudest decibel level of the game midway through the second quarter. The IU football team had just had a huge momentum swing, when freshman corner Chris Adkins jarred the ball loose from Cardinal standout wide receiver Dante Love, and the ball was returned for a touchdown, pulling the Hoosiers within a two points at 14-12. But silence instantly overcame the crowd when it became apparent Love hadn’t been moving since the hit.

Bloomington man killed after being hit by a car

A Bloomington man died early Friday after accidentally being hit by a car that was being driven by his girlfriend.

IU student allegedly fired gun shots

A 20-year-old IU student was arrested early Friday morning after he allegedly used a shotgun to shoot a mattress.

Volleyball set to host TIS Bookstore Invitational

Kruger nets 2 goals on former team as Hoosiers are upset

Thursday night, Butler did something it has not done since 1997: beat an IU women’s soccer team. The Hoosiers dropped back to .500 (4-4) after being upset 2-1.

Stewart shows his human side in Bloomington

Bloomington resident Marlo Bowlen had some issues with her camera Thursday evening when she first got her picture with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart.

Former track standout added to coaching staff after 1 year

During her one year competing for the Hoosiers, Abbie Stechschulte shined on the track. She will now have the opportunity to help the future of the program she loves so much.

West Coast trip brings ‘lift’ for IU

With two decisive victories this past weekend in Los Angeles, the men’s soccer team for the first time this season will have momentum on its side. And with Big Ten play approaching, it could not have come at a better time.

Ball State bout will provide answers

This certainly isn’t the game for trial and error. No implementation of new arrangements, formations or schemes – nothing out of the ordinary. Look, it’s not like IU is dealing with Western Kentucky or Murray State.

State’s top QBs face off at Rock

Now the season really begins. Relatively untested in their two wins against Western Kentucky (31-13) and Murray State (45-3), the Hoosiers clash with IU coach Bill Lynch’s former team – Ball State. The Cardinals (3-0) have cruised in similar fashion and come into Memorial Stadium on Saturday as a recognized threat.

No boys allowed

The “no boys allowed” rule might apply to most women’s sports at IU, but not to the volleyball team. Sophomore Ryan Sullivan and junior Nate Jones have been practicing with the team since day one this season. “We met coach (Sherry Dunbar) last year,” Jones said. “I helped coach a Hoosierland team here at IU, and I met (IU assistant coach) Keith Schunzel one day, and, through a reference, they asked me to help out.”

Albright to speak on foreign policy, stump for Obama

Madeleine Albright’s journey through life and politics includes a modest beginning as an American immigrant and an ascension to becoming the first female secretary of state. Now, it even includes a journey to IU. On Friday, Albright will speak regarding her substantial knowledge of foreign policy. The event is sponsored by Campaign for Change, a group comprising IU College Democrats and Students for Barack Obama. Albright will take the podium from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. Friday in the Indiana Memorial Union Alumni Hall.

Cosby to perform at Auditorium Friday

Legendary comedian Bill Cosby will take over the IU Auditorium stage Friday night with back-to-back performances in shows organizers hope speak to all generations about the importance of family.

‘Welcome home, Hoagy.’

One of IU’s most famous alumni now has a permanent home on campus. The Grand Foyer of the IU Auditorium was bursting at the seams Thursday evening for the dedication ceremony of the Hoagy Carmichael Landmark Sculpture.

Campus to have early voting site 3 days in October

Students will have three days for early voting on campus, the Monroe County Election Board decided at a meeting Thursday night. “I think we’ll see a lot of people taking advantage of this and have a great appreciation for it,” said Jim Fielder, election board secretary. Early voting will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14 to 16 at a campus location to be determined. Three days of early voting will also take place in Ellettsville, and another three days will take place at Sherwood Oaks apartments.

IU Athletics announces $6M surplus

Three years ago, there was a huge deficit. IU Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan was getting heat from students and trustees, and his department was struggling to meet financial goals from ticket sales, especially in football. But at Thursday’s board of trustees meeting, Greenspan delivered the athletics department annual report and painted a starkly different picture.

McRobbie earmarks $1M for diversity programs

IU President Michael McRobbie announced Thursday that the University will spend an extra $1 million to help increase diversity on IU’s campuses. The funding is additional money meant to supplement current programs, said IU spokesman Larry MacIntyre.“President McRobbie wants to make an all-out effort to raise diversity so we can ensure we are serving all of Indiana,” MacIntyre said.

Timmypalooza brings hope

Since she was 9 years old, Cheikh has been a part of the Timmy Foundation. Now that she is a student in Bloomington, Cheikh is involved with IU’s Timmy chapter and most recently has brought Timmypalooza to campus last year.