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Build it right the first time

Sunday, March 30,2008 10:41 p.m.

In the past few years, some universities have started using prefabricated, modular buildings to serve as dormitories. Though not necessarily as hardy as the structures IU students are used to seeing, the buildings are not flimsy by any stretch – made of brick, concrete and steel, they more or less fit in on most campuses. Are these dormitories the wave of the future, a way to combat rising costs and the inconvenience of construction?

County crime rates rise 28 percent from last year

By Erica Rogers · Sunday, March 30,2008 10:29 p.m.

The Monroe Country Sheriff’s Department has seen an increase in crime of about 28 percent from 2007, based on the Uniform Crime Reports submitted by the department.

New law requires sex offenders to register e-mail, screen names

By Michael Walker · Sunday, March 30,2008 10:14 p.m.

A law signed one week ago today by Gov. Mitch Daniels aims to make the Internet safer for children.

Man dies after being shocked by police stun gun

Sunday, March 30,2008 10:12 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis police say a 35-year-old man died after an officer shocked him with a stun gun during a confrontation.

Wells County councilman wins caucus for state Senate seat

Sunday, March 30,2008 10:12 p.m.

BLUFFTON, Ind. – A Wells County councilman won the election to fill the seat of the late David Ford in the state Senate.

Former President Clinton to campaign in Bloomington

Sunday, March 30,2008 10:11 p.m.

The campaign for Sen. Hillary Clinton said the former president will attend “Solutions for America” events in Columbus, Seymour, Bedford and Bloomington.

Dieticians speak about food insecurity issues

By Nicole Palmer · Sunday, March 30,2008 10:10 p.m.

In light of the more than 26 million Americans currently using the government’s food stamp program, foods and nutrition researcher Carol Boushey has spent her time looking at food insecurity, the availability of food and the ability to get it.

Students share a ‘Keg with Dean McKaig’

By Jordan Zaslow · Sunday, March 30,2008 10:04 p.m.

Dean of Students Dick McKaig strolled into the Wright Quad formal lounge Saturday with a frosty mug and smiled as resident advisors pumped a keg for underage students. The event was called “Keg with Dean McKaig,” and the keg was filled with root beer.

Traditional Indian dance kicks off Taste of Asia

By Elvia Malagon · Sunday, March 30,2008 10:04 p.m.

A crowd of people smiled and giggled as several 7- to 9-year-old girls, dressed in traditional clothing, danced Friday in the IU Auditorium. They were the Asian Culture Center Rajasthani Dancers, and they performed a traditional Indian dance as part of this year’s Taste of Asia.

Project Runway comes to Foster’s Hoosier Den

By Amanda Bridgman · Sunday, March 30,2008 10:01 p.m.

The Hoosier Den in Foster Quad transformed its usual look into IU’s version of the popular TV show Project Runway Saturday.

Coach?

Sunday, March 30,2008 9:04 p.m.

Washington State's Tony Bennett has told IU he's not interested in the coaching job, so the Hoosiers will have to look elsewhere. BLOG: Basketblog

Black Key Bulls rider Isaac Neff, left, and Cutters rider Clayton Feldman race off of turn four towards the finish line during the final lap of the men's Miss-N-Out race Saturday at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Rieke repeats as Miss-N-Out champ

Sunday, March 30,2008 1:04 p.m.

After a full day of racing at Bill Armstrong Stadium, Sarah Rieke successfully defended her Miss-N-Out title and Isaac Neff won his second straight spring series event. BLOG: Blogging Away

Rapping for a good cause

Friday, March 28,2008 2:15 p.m.

Many IU students have grown up listening to DMX, and now they will get a chance to see the rapper perform in person, along with DJ AM, during this year’s Little 500.

Weather delays Rookie Week events

By Brian Buckey · Friday, March 28,2008 1:48 p.m.

With Little 500 Rookie Week underway, icy conditions delayed what would have been the first-year riders’ first time on the track at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Up and down: 2006 champions ATO look to qualify for race on Saturday

By Brian Buckey · Friday, March 28,2008 1:45 p.m.

Junior Alpha Tau Omega member Steve Ziemba has been a Little 500 rider for only two years, but he has already experienced the highest of the race’s highs and the lowest of its lows.

Junior streaks to first-place upset

Friday, March 28,2008 12:59 p.m.

Heading into Wednesday night’s Individual Time Trials, all eyes were on last year’s Individual Time Trial champion and record-holder, Teter senior Sarah Rieke. Someone forgot to tell Wing It junior Kristi Hewitt.

Spring series runs annual Miss-N-Out

By Brian Buckey · Friday, March 28,2008 12:48 p.m.

With Little 500 race day quickly approaching, the second spring series event, Miss-N-Out, will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at at Bill Armstrong Stadium. While Individual Time Trials tested the sprinting ability of the riders, Miss-N-Out represents a much different challenge.

Overcrowding in Monroe County Jail could mean federal lawsuit

By Sarah Brubeck · Friday, March 28,2008 2:15 a.m.

There are 272 people living in the Monroe County jail, which is only meant to hold 200 people. About 70 people sleep on the floor each night. Monroe County could face a federal lawsuit because all inmates must have their own beds, according to state and federal laws.

Kumar Goes to IU

By Sarah Brubeck · Friday, March 28,2008 2:11 a.m.

IU Students for Barack Obama is bringing actor Kal Penn to IU on Saturday to talk to a group of Obama’s student supporters. PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines SLIDESHOW: Campaigning in Indiana

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Aye Hla Phyu, a third year Ph.D. student in political science and law, teaches a course near the Thailand-Burma border last summer. She is one of many Burmese students at IU who want to use their education to work for independence in Burma.

Students work toward ‘kornkaw’ in native country of Burma

By Sarah Hutchins · Friday, March 28,2008 2:10 a.m.

Ying Lao has been working to secure independence and a constitution in her home country of Burma since she discovered the meaning of “kornkaw.”

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