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SoIC, library science merger celebrated

By Hannah Alani · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:44 p.m.

The SoIC is one of the broadest and most extensive informatics and computing programs in the country, IU President Michael McRobbie said in his opening remarks at Friday’s ceremony.

Lotus celebrates 20th anniversary

By Ashley Jenkins · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:42 p.m.

Downtown streets were lively and bustling with 11 venues filling more than five consecutive nights.

Volleyball team falls to Wisconsin despite Haverly's 1,500th kill

By Andrew Vailliencourt · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:39 p.m.

Despite playing a close first set and winning the second set, it wasn’t enough for the IU volleyball team to secure a win.

Sisters bring talent back to Bloomington

By Alexandra Mahoney · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:39 p.m.

On Saturday, the folk-alternative sister duo Lily and Madeleine Jurkiewicz performed at the 20th anniversary of Bloomington’s Lotus World Music and Arts Festival.

Men's soccer opens Big Ten play with win

By Alden Woods · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:36 p.m.

Coming into Sunday’s game against Ohio State, the IU men’s soccer team had collected more victories against the Buckeyes than any other team with 37 wins in 44 chances since 1973.

Women's soccer defeated by Nittany Lions 4-1

By Sam Beishuizen · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:33 p.m.

After heading into halftime at University Park, Pa., tied, the Hoosiers gave up three unanswered goals in the second half to lose 4-1 to the No. 8 Nittany Lions.

Québécois artists discuss culture, music

By Amanda Arnold · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:30 p.m.

Before Québécois bands Nomadic Massive or De Temps Antan took the stage at Lotus Fest, the Indiana Daily Student had the chance to speak to Pierre-Luc Dupuis of De Temps Antan and Lou Piensa of Nomadic Massive to find out more about their formation, influences and what they have planned for the future.

Carroll, Charron serenade audience with Irish songs

By Anicka Slachta · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:29 p.m.

There wasn’t enough floor space for dancing, but the lively Irish music played by fiddler Liz Carroll created an upbeat atmosphere on Saturday night at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Field hockey goes 1-1 during weekend

By Dan Matney · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:29 p.m.

In Friday’s game against the Miami (Ohio) Redhawks, the Hoosiers had the largest recorded crowd for the 2013 season when 519 spectators showed up at the IU Field Hockey Complex.

Leyla McCalla brings diverse set to Lotus

By Rachel Osman · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:29 p.m.

The eclectic sounds of multi-instrumentalist Leyla McCalla and band mate Josh Kossman filled a packed First Christian Church on Saturday night at the 20th annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival.

Canadian indie band The Once captivates patrons

By Anicka Slachta · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:28 p.m.

The endearing band The Once, consisting of singers and instrumentalists Geraldine Hollett, Phil Churchill, Andrew Dale and a whole family of quirky string instruments, performed twice at this weekend’s Lotus World Music and Arts Festival.

Column: Lotus highlights eclectic fashion

By Audrey Perkins · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:27 p.m.

Fashion columnist Audrey Perkins went to the Lotus Fest parade and observed fashion trends of people from around the world.

Lotus in the Park provides crafts, food and family fun

By Alexandra Mahoney · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:25 p.m.

Lotus in the Park was just another example where the Lotus Festival provided audiences a day filled with music from around the world in celebration of Lotus Dickey. The event kicked off on Saturday at the Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park and was free.

Bloomington band reunites for own 20th anniversary

By Janica Kaneshiro · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:25 p.m.

Joining in on Lotus Festival’s 20th anniversary celebration was Bloomington-based band, Japonize Elephants. Though they’ve since split up, on Saturday Japonize Elephants came back together to celebrate their own start 20 years ago as well.

Hoosiers Outrun Cancer raises more than $170,000

By Brett Frieman · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:24 p.m.

More than 5,000 participants consisting of local Hoosiers and other athletes competed at Memorial Stadium on Saturday to raise more than $170,000 during the 14th annual Hoosiers Outrun Cancer.

Monroe County awarded for drug disposal program by Association of Ind. Counties

By IDS staff · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:20 p.m.

Monroe County received the 2013 Local Government Cooperation Award from the Association of Indiana Counties on Wednesday.

Timeline of steps in potential government shutdown

By Jake Wright · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:17 p.m.

On Tues. Oct. 1, either a government shutdown is avoided or all government services deemed non-essential will be halted and employees will be sent home on furlough.

United Way begins 2013-14 fundraising

By Brianna Meyer · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:08 p.m.

United Way of Monroe County set a goal to raise $1,425,000 for 2013-2014. Last year, the group exceeded its fundraising goal, raising $1,416,194.

Students salsa dance to celebrate Hispanic heritage

By Matt Bloom · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 10:10 p.m.

The women of Sigma Lambda Gamma, Gamma Phi Omega and Sigma Lambda Upsilon organized “Salsa Under the Stars” as part of the nationwide Hispanic Heritage Month.

IUSA sponsors Make the Call Day

By Holly Hays · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 10:06 p.m.

A series of events are set to take place this Tuesday for "Make the Call Day", to spread awareness of the Hoosier PACT and the Lifeline Law.

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