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One day after deadly Harrisburg, Ill., tornado, town begins to rebuild

By Charles Scudder · Friday, March 2,2012 12:01 a.m.

Across the Midwest, 12 people were killed in the Wednesday storms. Six were found in a two-block wide swath of destruction in Harrisburg, Ill., a small town about four hours from Bloomington.

Column: Scouting the Boilermakers

By Avi Zaleon · Friday, March 2,2012 12 a.m.

Even though IU is now securely in the NCAA Tournament, there is still a lot to play for Sunday. First and foremost, it is the chance to give these five seniors a win in their last game at Assembly Hall.

Disability Services for Students fair educates students on resources

By Sydney Murray · Thursday, March 1,2012 11:53 p.m.

Disability Services for Students organized an information fair Thursday at Herman B Wells Library as the kickoff to Disability Awareness Month, with many IU and Bloomington groups participating.

Students, educators question state of curent education system

By Kirsten Clark · Thursday, March 1,2012 11:51 p.m.

Some 30 people occupied Dunn Meadow on Thursday to protest what they believe to be critical problems with traditional schooling. The event, which was for the National Day of Action for Education, was organized in solidarity with the Occupy Movement.

Living alone can lead to new habit formation

By Brea Johnson · Thursday, March 1,2012 11:49 p.m.

Junior Sarah Beal is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Theta is home to more than 100 girls, and life in the house varies greatly from Beal’s living situation last year. She lived off campus with only two roommates. Each had her own bedroom and bathroom. Steven Kurutz recently published an article in the New York Times about interesting habits he developed while living alone.

Hungary’s ambassador visit to last through Friday

Thursday, March 1,2012 11:25 p.m.

Dr. György Szapáry, Hungary’s ambassador to the United States, will visit IU from March 7-9 and will present a free public lecture and will also attend the annual commemoration of the 1848 Hungarian Revolution.

Local IU musical artists to perform for Riley Hospital for Children

By Myrydd Wells · Thursday, March 1,2012 11:23 p.m.

Local IU music artists will show off their talents to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals on Friday during dePHI the MUsic. The annual event, sponsored by Phi Mu, will take place from 5:30 p.m. to midnight at BuffaLouie’s on South Indiana Avenue and will feature all-you-can-eat wings and live acoustic music. Money collected will directly benefit Riley Hospital for Children.

For IU men's basketball seniors, there was a light at end of the tunnel

By Connor O'Gara · Thursday, March 1,2012 11:12 p.m.

IU’s five seniors will throw on the candy stripes and play at Assembly Hall for the final time Sunday. This is the story of how five kids stuck out more downs than ups to bring IU basketball back from the dead. Click here for part 1.

Lauren Spierer: 'She's not a poster. She's a person.'

By Biz Carson · Thursday, March 1,2012 11:08 p.m.

Lauren Spierer is disappearing again. Nine months ago, the then-20-year-old sophomore vanished in the middle of a summer night. Posters showing Lauren’s smiling face began to haunt Bloomington. She was gone, but everywhere.

IU to face Eastern Tennessee State University on the road in 3-game series

By Michael Norman · Thursday, March 1,2012 11:04 p.m.

After being swept by Tulane last weekend, the IU baseball team has one bright spot for this weekend’s series against Eastern Tennessee State University — the performance of freshman left fielder Chris Sujka.

Wrestlers prepare for Big Ten Championships

By Kate Wickwire · Thursday, March 1,2012 10:50 p.m.

The wrestling postseason has officially started, as the Hoosiers will soon be set to wrestle in the Big Ten Championships.

Leslie Hureau, Hoosiers shoot for victories against nonconference opponents

By Evan Hoopfer · Thursday, March 1,2012 10:48 p.m.

This Sunday, the Hoosiers look to improve upon their 9-3 record. The team will square off against Marquette at 11 a.m. and then take on Cleveland State to cap off the doubleheader at 4 p.m.

Track teams head to 2 different meets at Notre Dame, Wisconsin

By Connor Killoren · Thursday, March 1,2012 10:43 p.m.

The two squads will be split, with selected athletes traveling to the Alex Wilson Invitational at Notre Dame while others participate in the Wisconsin NCAA Qualifier at Wisconsin.

Necessary faith

By Aidan Crane · Thursday, March 1,2012 10:38 p.m.

We must move beyond the deadlock of theist versus atheist. Both sides selfishly worship the idol of their own privilege.

A note on victim blaming

By Colleen Leahy · Thursday, March 1,2012 10:35 p.m.

We engage in the vile and regressive act of blaming the victim for the transgression committed against him or her.

Dr. Seuss provides life lessons, not liberal indoctrination

Thursday, March 1,2012 10:29 p.m.

Seuss was a master of children’s literature who did not underestimate his readers. He made life lessons legible to young minds without pandering to them or sacrificing a sense of fun.

Softball team meets first ranked opponent of season at DeMarini Invitational

By Justin Shockey · Thursday, March 1,2012 9:57 p.m.

The DeMarini Invitational this weekend marks the first instance the Hoosiers (7-7) face a ranked opponent this season. IU Coach Michelle Gardner said she believes the Hoosiers have the potential to do great things if they stay consistent with their past wins.

Both offense and defense bring production to water polo team

By Jeremy Smith · Thursday, March 1,2012 9:50 p.m.

The No. 13 IU women’s water polo team will travel to Thorton, Colo., for the Colorado State Invitational. After an exhibition with the Calgary Renegades at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Indiana will face one-win Colorado State at 2:30 p.m. The Hoosiers will finish the weekend with a contest against 5-6 California State East Bay at 9 a.m. Sunday.

Two Hoosiers work at training facility to prepare for possible NFL careers

By Alex McCarthy · Thursday, March 1,2012 9:48 p.m.

Former IU left tackle Andrew McDonald and safety Chris Adkins, who both graduated in December, spent the time off at the facilities at St. Vincent, preparing for IU’s pro day Monday.

Column: An American girl in Paris

By Emily Farra · Thursday, March 1,2012 9:31 p.m.

The phenomenon that is Fashion Week is still going strong. In fact, it’s kind of hard to keep up with. Between New York, London, Milan and now Paris, fashion’s globetrotting schedule has flown by at a rapid pace.