Community Arts

Langer, Hoosiers open season on high note at home

Loring’s team earns a myriad of singles victories in Georgia Invite

Hoosiers take 2 of 3 in Lexington

Road trip brings weekend sweep out East

No. 19 IU defeats No. 24 UCLA, San Diego in California

The growing pains of two scoreless ties and a 4-0 upset by unranked Dartmouth gone, the No. 19 Hoosiers sprung out of adolescence as they defeated No. 24 UCLA 3-0 and San Diego 2-1.

Breaking the Ice

The sounds of shouts, clapping and the thuds of bodies hitting mats filled the Ora L. Wildermuth basketball courts Saturday as a dozen groups gathered for the latest installment of the Martial Arts Fest.

Old Facebook no longer an option

With a few weeks under their belts, freshmen have become comfortable with the location of their classes and have gotten a good feel for how much homework their professors will give. But as they log onto cyberspace, many IU students will find one more thing they will have to get used to – the new Facebook.

Houston natives’ families battle floods, power loss

IU students from Houston know the value of being prepared.When Hurricane Ike hit Houston this Saturday, the streets of junior Lori Star’s neighborhood turned into a river, threatening her family’s home.

Ike’s remnants blow through country

The remnants of Hurricane Ike stormed through Bloomington on Sunday, taking down power lines and trees along the way.

AT&T to fix area coverage problems

AT&T will submit a proposal to IU today about how to fix a “wireless network problem” that has been affecting cell phone coverage in Bloomington.

County in need of special advocates for abused, neglected children

Working with children involved in dangerous home situations can be one of the most difficult jobs a person can have, and Kristin Bishay knows this firsthand.   “We deal with very serious stuff,” she said. “We deal with sexual abuse, physical abuse. You can’t let your emotions get the best of you because this stuff is really heart-wrenching.”

Nurses in high demand in state

While the overall job market might be tight, nursing and other health care professions show the most job security in Indiana. And because of the low number of nurses with a four-year degree, the industry is facing a shortage as baby boomers begin to retire.

Fraternity recruitment kick-off gives rushees view of greek life

As rain poured over Dunn Meadow on Friday morning, Stephen Poremba, Interfraternity Council vice president of recruitment, feared a repeat of last year’s recruitment kick-off in which rain hindered attendance. But by Friday afternoon, the downpour stopped and the kick-off was back on.

Ex-preacher speaks to students about atheism

John Loftus, an ex-evangelical preacher and author of the book “Why I Became an Atheist,” told both believers and non-believers why he considers Christianity to be a false system of beliefs Saturday.

New director of 21st century scholars casts 4 initiatives

With his new position as director of the IU Bloomington 21st Century Scholars Program, Enstrom has the opportunity to try to make sure that doesn’t happen anymore. As the director, Enstrom will follow students’ careers from the time they sign up for the program in either junior high or high school to college graduation.

Orientation brings resources to students

The second annual Black Student Orientation drew more than 150 people to the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center on Friday night, where black students were introduced to the many resources available to them on campus and throughout Bloomington.

Married to Paris

What they don’t tell you when you go to study abroad is that by studying abroad, you have actually entered into a marriage with the place to which you will be traveling. They might phrase it in different terms, but if you’re studying abroad, don’t forget to pack something borrowed, new, old and blue, because you’re getting hitched.

Treachery, deceit in Shakespeare in the Park

The Monroe County Civic Theater presented its 109th production of its 23rd season this past weekend.

Light and Lyrics to present 1st concert, discuss current issues

A new student organization, Light and Lyrics, will bring together music and people in hopes of stimulating conversation as it presents its first artistic event, a concert featuring local band True Story and student singer/songwriters Jonah Malarsky and Christine Papania.

The real sexist

In response to John McCain’s accusation of Barack Obama’s so-called sexist remark against VP nominee Sarah Palin, it’s important to note the inherent hypocrisies within this situation and talk about who the true sexist in this campaign is.