Orchestras are musical groups made up of string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. IU has six different orchestras.
Don't resist the arts. They're not here to hurt, bore or intimidate. In fact, the arts exist solely for pleasure and to enhance the world around us. The arts are everywhere, affecting us daily -- from a Chopin prelude playing in the background of a movie to the choreography in your favorite music video. The arts date back to the beginning of time and will continue to thrive as long as people have a desire to create and express.
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana's education standards and assessments have been ranked as the best in the country in a new report.
INDIANAPOLIS -- About three-quarters of Indiana residents support state-funded full-day kindergarten, and more than 60 percent say they would support the programs even if taxes were raised to pay for them, according to a survey released Wednesday.
John R. Myers II, the man convicted of the 2000 murder of IU sophomore Jill Behrman, wants a new trial. Patrick Baker, the Indianapolis lawyer hired to represent Myers, said in a Dec. 29, 2006, motion that his client should be granted a second chance to prove his innocence because the defense was not told about a piece of evidence. Baker also claims the jury that convicted his client was tainted by outside influences.
The 110th Congress convened Thursday with Democrats in control of both the House and Senate for the first time since 1994.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Gerald R. Ford's sunset burial service capped the official mourning for the 38th president, whose casket traveled more than 2,700 miles from the California desert to the nation's capital before reaching its final stop on a hill overlooking a river in his hometown.
The end of winter break means thousands of students making the long (or not so long) journey back to campus to start fresh in yet another wonderful, knowledge-filled semester at good old IU.
An electrical fire at the Crosstown Plaza Pizza Express on Tuesday morning gutted the store's office as smoke spread to the three other businesses in the building. The Bloomington Fire Department responded to an active fire call at Pizza Express and a possible electrical problem next door at Lennie's at about 10:35 a.m. Tuesday, said Bloomington Fire Department Chief Jeff Barlow.
Already having secured a job, senior Libby Spille might have an advantage over most other December graduates, but IU Career Services representatives said other students graduating early shouldn't be too worried because they will enter a more receptive job market than in the past.
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- There the Hoosiers were, at it again. Down five points with 2:01 to play, freshman Joey Shaw stripped the ball from the University of Kentucky's Ramel Bradley near IU's basket. Shaw hit a layup. The Hoosiers were now down three.
IU graduate Aaron Waltke wears his 160th shirt in his attempt to break the world record for most T-shirts worn at once. Senior Adam Hoelzel, left, helps recent IU graduate Aaron Waltke put on his 159th shirt in Waltke's attempt to break the world record for most T-shirts worn at once. Waltke succeeded in putting on 160 shirts, breaking the record set by Matt McAllister in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Sept. 15. McAllister wore 155 shirts in his record attempt. Waltke had to send in paperwork months in advance to get clearance for the official record attempt. Guinness researches past records and accepts or rejects proposals to break the records. Waltke said he will send Guinness World Records a video tape of the event, as well as newspaper clippings and pictures. He said he doesn't expect to get a spot at the Guinness museums but said it's possible that the record could be in the "Guinness Book of World Records."
Officials announced Friday that the University will cover the remaining tuition balance for incoming students who already receive aid from federal Pell Grants.
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The number 50 wasn't too friendly to the Hoosiers against the University of Kentucky.
Although Gordon Kato will never again teach a psychology class or work overtime helping his students, a fellowship created in honor of the graduate student who recently died will help his legacy at IU endure.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Fred Taylor slipped through the defensive line, cut right and gained 76 yards before Jason David caught up and made a touchdown-saving tackle.
The recent selling of the Hoosiers' 1976 basketball championship ring has provoked many evaluations of the item itself. But what was lost among all the hoopla is the man behind the ring. The first 1976 championship ring sold on eBay for $50,100 on Dec. 3. But this price does not capture the value put on the ring by its late owner Harold Andreas, former player Kent Benson said.
NEW YORK -- Heisman Trophy night belonged to Troy Smith, but Brady Quinn's big day will come in April at the NFL draft.
ST. LOUIS -- A creature of habit, Brian Urlacher dislikes the trappings and the inconvenience of playing on Monday night.
FORT WAYNE -- The IU women's basketball team might be giving coach Felisha Legette-Jack wins, but they're not coming easy.
