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My heart will go on (A letter from the editor)
Readers, sorry I’m not sorry. Editors, thanks for tolerating our antics and deadline breaking. Friends, thanks for listening to me complain about this job. Fam, you da best.
Arrested Cleveland bridge bomb plot suspect tells FBI informant he is from Bloomington
Five self-proclaimed anarchists were arrested and accused Tuesday of conspiring to blow up a bridge near Cleveland to send a message of dissatisfaction to corporate America and the United States government. One of the men told a confidential informant with the Federal Bureau of Investigation that he was from the Bloomington area.
Journalism dean named dean at Northwestern University
Brad Hamm, dean of the IU School of Journalism, has been named dean of the Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications.
Traffic, construction to affect weekend ceremonies
Visitors to this weekend’s commencement ceremonies should expect traffic delays and construction.
Bloomington police investigate possible connection to Spierer case
The Bloomington Police Department is investigating a possible connection between the June 3, 2011, disappearance of Lauren Spierer and Clyde Gibson of New Albany, Ind., who is accused of killing three women, BPD Cpt. Joe Qualters said in a press release.
IUPD arrest 3 on felony drug charges during traffic stop
Three Indianapolis residents were arrested Wednesday after an Indiana University Police Department officer conducting a routine traffic stop found more than two pounds of marijuana, Xanax pills, Spice, cash and guns in the vehicle.
Forest Cycling
Inside the huddle, Neal Ward quotes Lil' Wayne.
Police respond to Occupy Bloomington May Day event
Police responded to an Occupy Bloomington event Tuesday morning after receiving a complaint at 8:03 a.m. that protesters had erected an Army surplus tent on a city-owned lot near the B-Line Trail between 10th and 11th streets.
IU land to be used to study dynamics of forest area
The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and IU researchers will use IU-owned Lilly-Dickey Woods to study the long-term dynamics of forests.
Trees planted in honor of notable Africans
Sophomore Rasheed Ojerinde, president of the ASA, said it is significant that the group planted three trees, and that they will produce fruit for years to come. Each tree represents a strong woman who has positively affected the lives of Africans, Ojerinde said.
After years of lobbying, ground to be broken on new baseball field
As announced Feb. 15, the new baseball facilities were named after student athlete alumnus Bart Kaufman. After years of anticipation, University officials said they hope to break ground on Bart Kaufman Field in early May.
Fuller Projects create green art from local trash
On Friday night, the exhibit presented “Treasure Hunting,” a compilation of students’ projects from the class U401: “Working with Trash and Other Odd Materials.”
Kelley students to take trip to Greece
Twenty students from the Kelley School of Business will depart for Athens, Greece, on May 9 and will return May 19. The students’ objectives are to learn more about international business practices.
Jacobs pre-college ballet dances 25 years
The Jacobs School of Music Pre-College Ballet Program celebrated its 25th anniversary with a performance of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake” this weekend.
IU Soul Revue celebrates 40 years
However, music brought the Buskirk-Chumley Theater to life with the 40th-anniversary performance of the IU Soul Revue.
Column: Life lessons learned from 103 days sailing almost seven seas
I have spent the last 103 days on a voyage around the world, starting in the Bahamas and sailing by ship to 10 different countries.
Ambassador of Tanzania on IU campus today
IU will welcome Mwanaidi Sinare Maajar, the United Republic of Tanzania’s ambassador to the United States, to campus today.
After Big Ten Tournament loss, IU a ‘long shot’ to reach NCAAs
No. 7-seed Indiana was unable to advance in the Big Ten tournament after losing to No. 2-seed Michigan 4-2.
Students stage zombie protest
About 30 students participated in what associate instructor and organizer Tristan Tager called a “protest for the greater good of humans” at 5 p.m. Friday at the Sample Gates.









