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Bringing home the Blue Ribbon; family continues sheep showing tradition

By J. Edward Calabro · Sunday, July 24,2011 9 p.m.

The tradition of showcasing a farmer’s best cattle, swine, goats, sheep and an assortment of poultry make the 4-H fair a showcase of a Hoosier tradition. The fair remains as vibrant today as it did when the 4-H organization was founded more than 100 years ago.

The growing national debt and debt ceiling

With debt ceiling deadline approaching, student leaders call for action with letter to US president, Congress

By Zach Ammerman and Matthew Glowicki · Sunday, July 24,2011 8:53 p.m.

As the Aug. 2 deadline to increase the national debt ceiling approaches, more than 120 student body presidents, including the IU Student Association president, are weighing in on the debate.

Fire causes up to $3 million in damage to Wildermuth Intramural Center

Sunday, July 24,2011 7:15 p.m.

The fire at the School of HPER caused an estimated $1 million to $3 million in damage, IU spokesman Mark Land said.

Indiana economy shows small sign of progress in July

Sunday, July 24,2011 7:15 p.m.

The Leading Index for Indiana, which measures the general direction of Indiana’s economy and is managed by the Indiana Business Research Center, increased by one-tenth of 1 percent to a score of 96.5 in July.

Bloomington is gay friendly, but there’s still room to grow

By Alex Hippenhammer · Sunday, July 24,2011 7:14 p.m.

While being gay in Indiana might be hard, many say it’s getting easier in Bloomington. Still, there is much room left for improvement.

Pence’s run for governor leaves 6th District race wide open

By J. Edward Calabro · Sunday, July 24,2011 7:13 p.m.

This is the second part of a two part series, “Meet the Candidates,” in which the Indiana Daily Student profiles the candidates for the 2012 6th Congressional District for the U.S. House of Representatives.

At Best Buddies Leadership Conference supporters, members learn ‘yes, they can’

By Nona Tepper · Sunday, July 24,2011 7:03 p.m.

The opening ceremony kick started off the four-day conference, bringing together volunteers from all over the world involved in Best Buddies International.

Field hockey team adds new assistant

By Micah McVicker · Sunday, July 24,2011 6:05 p.m.

The IU field hockey team welcomed a former rival into its coaching ranks July 21, as head coach Amy Robertson announced the hiring of Beth Riley.

NFL Lockout will become a forgotten footnote

By Sean Logan · Sunday, July 24,2011 5:59 p.m.

Without the cancellation of any regular-season games, we’ll only end up remembering that the two sides were able to coexist. As time passes, the memory of this summer’s lockout will fade.

2 seniors named All-Americans

By Micah McVicker · Sunday, July 24,2011 5:53 p.m.

Senior attacker Jakie Köhli and senior goalkeeper Cassie Wyckoff were named honorable mention All-Americans by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches.