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Beyond the Score: Belmont edition

By Joe Popely · Wednesday, Dec. 5,2012 6:28 p.m.

IU women’s basketball (6-3) lost to Belmont Tuesday in Assembly Hall, the first time the team has lost consecutive games this season. Below are news and notes from Tuesday’s game that did not make the recap story.

Cat presumed dead survives

By Michael Majchrowicz · Wednesday, Dec. 5,2012 12:34 p.m.

The female orange and white cat that was tortured, mutilated and left for dead in a wooded area by an IU sophomore is alive and well.

Did bigfoot get laid more than the scientists researching it?

Are we distantly related to Sasquatch?

By Editorial Board · Wednesday, Dec. 5,2012 12 a.m.

Sadly, what is perceivably loony or absurd in Sasquatch research, like the image of human women mating with hairy monsters, has historically received much more media attention for cheap shock value. The real researchers fight a two-front battle against the accepted scientific community as well as the individuals who skew the facts for their own benefit.

Sorority stupidity

By Austin Zoot · Wednesday, Dec. 5,2012 12 a.m.

It is in no way teaching a girl to prioritize when she is asked to dedicate well more than 12 hours of the weekend before dead week to rush. There is no good reason to take the focus away from academics.

Be cautious about market-based solutions

By Evan Stahr · Wednesday, Dec. 5,2012 12 a.m.

Undoubtedly, we as a society need to help those in poverty find homes. Easy credit and pressure to own a home are not good ways to achieve this goal, though. Direct government help could be a better option.

Column: IU's dirty little racist secret

By Ben Wade · Wednesday, Dec. 5,2012 12 a.m.

Why isn’t a big deal made about racism against Asians? People make fun of Asians openly. I’m half-Asian and half-white, and I’ve had it happen to my face.

IU should require applicants to write personal essays

By Amber Hendricks · Wednesday, Dec. 5,2012 12 a.m.

IU could better gauge how it might shape a student and how a student might contribute it through a personal essay more than any other submitted materials, yet it is the one material the University doesn’t require.

Season's greetings from Satan

By Stefan Sokolowski · Wednesday, Dec. 5,2012 12 a.m.

The other day, I made the mistake of wishing someone a happy holiday at a local coffee shop. She looked at me like I was a mall Santa with an inappropriate erection and informed me, “It’s Christmas."

IU falls to Belmont despite late comeback

By Robby Howard · Tuesday, Dec. 4,2012 11:47 p.m.

A 12-6 IU run late in the second half was not enough, as the Hoosiers lost to Belmont 58-54 Tuesday night.

Column: Wisconsin victory epitomizes down Big Ten year

By Connor Killoren · Tuesday, Dec. 4,2012 11:40 p.m.

IDS football columnist Connor Killoren says Wisconsin's victory over Nebraska in the Big Ten Championship Game put an end to the dreadful 2012 Big Ten football season.

Local man arrested in child pornography possession case

By Michael Majchrowicz · Tuesday, Dec. 4,2012 11:25 p.m.

Bloomington police responded to the Monroe County Public Library, 303 W. Kirkwood Ave., Monday morning after receiving a call about a man viewing child pornography on a library computer.

Students study more than professors think

By Laura Schulte · Tuesday, Dec. 4,2012 11:17 p.m.

According to a new study for IU-based National Survey of Student Engagement, professors aren’t happy with the amount of time that students put into studying for their classes.

Morris’ recovery inspires team

By Micah McVicker · Tuesday, Dec. 4,2012 11:15 p.m.

Injured IU strength and conditioning coach has become an inspiration for the men's soccer team during its College Cup run.

Former Hoosier named NIU coach

By Jordan Littman · Tuesday, Dec. 4,2012 11:11 p.m.

Following Northern Illinois Coach Dave Doeren leaving the school for North Carolina State, former IU football player Rod Carey has been named head coach at NIU.

Sudden Heat

By Jake New · Tuesday, Dec. 4,2012 10:58 p.m.

Three years ago this Christmas, IU assistant professor Don Belton arrived at the home of former-marine Michael Griffin for a dinner party. Two days later, he was dead and accused of sexually assaulting the man who killed him. Did Griffin and his lawyers use a controversial legal tactic known as the “gay panic defense” to get a lighter sentence for the crime?

Professor’s work leads to correction of federal statute error

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Dec. 4,2012 10:55 p.m.

Kelley School of Business professor Tim Lemper’s discovery of a misplaced comma within a federal law several years ago has led to an overturning in federal trademark statute.

Students use football to learn about statistics

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Dec. 4,2012 10:54 p.m.

Students in Ben Motz’s class are using fantasy football to learn about manipulating large data sets and quantitative methods of problem solving.

Zeta Beta Tau members disaffiliate

By Kirsten Clark · Tuesday, Dec. 4,2012 10:53 p.m.

The nonrenewal of fraternity Zeta Beta Tau’s housing lease for the 2013-14 academic year was what caused members, now considered fraternity alumnus, to disaffiliate from the chapter, International ZBT Executive Director Laurence Bolotin said during a phone interview Tuesday.

Folklore students share music research

By Matt Stefanski · Tuesday, Dec. 4,2012 10:52 p.m.

Ethnomusicology students showcased their research presentations Tuesday evening as part of the seventh annual Undergraduate Folklore and Ethnomusicology Symposium.

Students create art installations around campus

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Dec. 4,2012 10:46 p.m.

Led by artist and faculty member Berglind Hlynsdottir, IU art students have collaborated on seven pieces displayed at the Herman B Wells Library, Indiana Memorial Union, Kelley School of Business and outdoor spaces on campus.

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