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This Kid Needs His Fix

By Andrew Greiner · Sunday, May 8,2011 6:25 p.m.

My eyes were wide and my brain was ready to be sedated, but something was wrong. The little beach ball icon that I love so much was overstaying its welcome and I realized my computer had frozen.

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Bloomington residents pay the price at the pump

By Zach Ammerman · Sunday, May 8,2011 5:18 p.m.

Bloomington drivers are paying the most at the pump in the state of Indiana. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel May 8 was $4.21 — higher than anywhere else in the state — according to data compiled daily by AAA.

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Cell phones to be protected under Do-not-call registry

By Zach Ammerman · Sunday, May 8,2011 5:16 p.m.

A new bill passed unanimously by the Indiana General Assembly would allow cell phone users to place their phone numbers on the state’s do-not-call registry to avoid telemarketing calls. A similar registry is already in place for landline phones.

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Parts of HPER will be closed this summer

Sunday, May 8,2011 2:21 p.m.

The Wildermuth Intramural Center of the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Building will be closed from May 9 to Aug. 15 as the building’s roof undergoes repairs.

Obama in Indianapolis

Obama encourages hybrid technology in Ind.

By VINCE ZITO · Friday, May 6,2011 3:35 p.m.

Obama visited the Indianapolis transmission plant to encourage the production of alternative fuel sources — specifically hybrid technology. Guests included Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard and U.S. Congressman André Carson, D-7th District.

Visual Column: A fish out of water

By Larry Buchanan · Friday, May 6,2011 2:54 a.m.

Fish swim in schools, and there's that whole big fish in a little pond, little fish in a big pond too when it comes to being a senior. Find yourself in these fish. To see a larger version of the image, click the link to the attachment below.

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Letter to the Editor: More Coverage for Syria

Friday, May 6,2011 2:37 a.m.

I am writing this letter to ask that the IDS help raise awareness of the current genocide of unarmed men, women and children occurring in Syria, the country my parents are from.

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John Vanderslice talks tunes, Twitter, B-Town

By Adam Lukach · Friday, May 6,2011 2:30 a.m.

Q&A with John Vanderslice, the singer-songwriter who began his career with the band Mk Ultra, has been a solo act since 2000 — the year that began his run of 9 studio albums in 11 years. His most recent work, “White Wilderness,” was released on the Bloomington-based label Dead Oceans.

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Phoenix Comics to participate in nationwide Free Comic Book Day

By Adam Lukach · Friday, May 6,2011 2:22 a.m.

Free Comic Book Day might sound too good to be true, but it most certainly is not. On the first Saturday of May every year, local comic book stores around the country give away comics to anyone who walks into the store. It’s both a celebration of the genre for current fans and a way for aspiring fans to better discover the world of comics.

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182 years of IU commencements

By BROOKE LILLARD · Friday, May 6,2011 1:29 a.m.

The first IU commencement was held in 1830. There were only four graduates: James Wilson Dunn, Michael Hummer, James Sidney Rollins and William Hamilton Stockwell. This year, IU Bloomington will award 8,562 degrees. Photos are credited to IU Archives.

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Get to know the 2011 commencement speakers

Friday, May 6,2011 1:21 a.m.

William Bowen, former president of Princeton and Patricia Miller, co-founder of Vera Bradley will speak Friday and Saturday during IU’s 182nd spring commencement.

Softball vs. Iowa

Softball puts win streak on line

By Dennis Glade · Friday, May 6,2011 12:05 a.m.

As the Hoosiers head into the last four games of the regular season, they are in the midst of a 14-game win streak, and they are tied with No. 2 Michigan for first place in the Big Ten.

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Baseball looks to snap 7-game skid in weekend series

By Kevin Bowen · Friday, May 6,2011 12 a.m.

The seven straight losses for Tracy Smith’s ballclub account for the most losses since 2008. During that stretch, IU has left 57 runners on base while being outscored 55-19 with 15 of those 55 runs being unearned.

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