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School of Public health awards recognize 6 alumni

The School of Public Health is honoring six alumni Friday for their contributions within the field.

CDC director kicks off public health lecture series

Centers for Disease Control Deputy Director Judith Monroe will be the first speaker in the School of Public Health speaker series.

Yale professor to discuss French antisemitism

Yale University professor Maurice Samuels will speak at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 in State Room East of the Indiana Memorial Union.

PETA division recognizes IU's vegan options

IU officially reached the second round in the Most Vegan-Friendly College Contest after the first round of voting ended Tuesday organized by peta2, the youth division of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

State education candidate calls for school outlook reports

The education department hasn’t released the grades because incumbent Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett knows the results won’t be positive, said Democrat Glenda Ritz, Bennett’s opponent.

BMV celebrates Ind. bicentennial with new license plate

To do in Bloomington

Try something new in Bloomington this weekend. From a benefit show to stand-up comedy, there’s an event for most tastes and budgets.

Parents learn to teach children literacy skills

MCUW and the Salvation Army worked together at the Literacy Party on Wednesday to teach parents with children 5 years old and younger ways they can ensure their children will be ready for kindergarten.

BPP organizes annual playoffs

Featuring nine original plays, the event will be written and produced in less than 24 hours. Tickets for the playoffs are $15 and can be purchased at the BCT Box Office.

College Mall Road closing temporarily for repairs after sewer problems found

The road will be closed for a week if the weather permits the construction to continue and all goes as planned, said Will Wingfield from the Office of Communications of the Indiana Department of Transportation

Column: Binders full of fashion critics

Michelle Obama’s style stole the spotlight. Time and time again, critics praise her fashion choices. Why doesn’t Ann Romney have binders full of women offering the same praise?

College Mall Road closing temporarily for repairs after sewer problems found

The road will be closed for a week if the weather permits the construction to continue and all goes as planned, said Will Wingfield from the Office of Communications of the Indiana Department of Transportation

'Widow' brings laughter to MAC

Austro-Hungarian composer Franz Lehár’s comedic operetta “The Merry Widow” premiered Thursday night at the Musical Arts Center.

$798 in goods robbed from local food mart

Police are currently collecting evidence and pursuing leads after about $800 in tasers, tobacco products, pipes and personal safety alarms were robbed from a local food mart.

Trick-or-treat events scheduled for Halloween

While the City of Bloomington’s trick-or-treating hours this year will be limited to 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31, several local events will allow tricksters to score free candy before Halloween night.

B-Line Trail wins state honor

Once again, Bloomington was recognized as one of the most environmentally concerned cities in Indiana.

Gov. announces $147 million in state bond reduction payments for public facilities

Gov. Mitch Daniels burned the mortgages at a ceremony Wednesday, announcing several government facilities have been paid off with bond reduction payments totaling $147 million.

Sens. McCain, Graham join Mourdock for roundtable talk

Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., Libya and Republican leadership were up for discussion among prominent Republicans on Wednesday in Indianapolis.

Gubernatorial candidates debate

Candidates Mike Pence, R-6th District, Democrat John Gregg and Libertarian Rupert Boneham faced off Wednesday in the second event of the gubernatorial debate series.

Hoosier debate most crucial

While the national media continues to zero in on the presidential debates, many Indiana voters are also paying close attention to the debate amongst their U.S. Senate candidates.