IUPD

Straight No Chaser celebrates 15 years

By Kelsey Collisi · Sunday, May 1,2011 9:52 p.m.

Ten black stools accompanied by 10 mic stands sat centered on the IU Auditorium stage.It was the 15th anniversary concert of the collegiate group Straight No Chaser, which celebrated turning “old enough to get its learning permit” by welcoming home the now Atlantic Records SNC and alumni.

Local doll maker expresses creativity through toys

By Mickey Woods · Sunday, May 1,2011 9:49 p.m.

When walking up to Arthur Cullipher’s apartment building, one doesn’t see dolls in the windows. No vacant stares from behind curtains, no porcelain — just a building made of bricks..

Students use new website to evaluate past landlords, find new rentals

By Celia Grundman · Sunday, May 1,2011 9:12 p.m.

A new social site called GradeMyLandlord.com allows students to grade their landlords in six categories: party tolerance, security deposit return, contract, timeliness, kindness and maintenance.

Community spruces up Bloomington streets

By Colleen Sikorski · Sunday, May 1,2011 9:08 p.m.

City employees, residents, IU students and students from The Bloomington Project School and The Prep School organized at Bloomington City Hall on Friday to rid Bloomington’s downtown area of trash.

St. Baldrick's Day participants shave heads for charity

By Michelle Sokol · Sunday, May 1,2011 9:05 p.m.

Saturday marked the St. Baldrick's Foundation’s first event in Bloomington. By the end of the night, 15 volunteers were newly bald, and the organization had raised more than $8,000.

Asian culture infuses Bloomington Farmers' Market

By Michela Tindera · Sunday, May 1,2011 9 p.m.

From 10 a.m. to noon, the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market celebrated Asian Fest with free food, traditional crafts and live music and dance.

Against the lazy summer

By Francisco Tirado · Sunday, May 1,2011 6:45 p.m.

I don’t care how many finals I have left, how many papers I have to write, or how many things in my room I have left to pack up to put into my new house. Summer is here.

Growing up too fast

By Brendan Iglehart · Sunday, May 1,2011 6:43 p.m.

I’ve always been fiercely independent and tried to act like a “grown-up,” even when I was far from one. But the thought that soon I’m going to have to fend for myself in the scary thing we call “real life” is a little mind-boggling.

An increase in terror

By Mark Dunbar · Sunday, May 1,2011 6:43 p.m.

Wikileaks has released more than 700 formerly secret documents relating to the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay and its detainees.

Thoughts on studying abroad

By Sarah Hann · Sunday, May 1,2011 6:42 p.m.

For many people, studying abroad is more about having fun than actually learning. People save their “joke” classes or elective credits for their semester abroad; studying less means more time to party where the alcohol is legal and to travel to places they’ve only read about.

Showalter Fountain fish back and swimming

By IDS staff · Friday, April 29,2011 12:45 p.m.

Physical plant workers install one of the Showalter fish Friday morning. All five fish have been restored and are back swimming around Venus in the Showalter Fountain.

Friends promote 'Traffic Safety Fridays'

By Steph Aaronson · Friday, April 29,2011 12:06 a.m.

"Traffic Safety Friday" has become a weekly event for the residents of the house at the intersection of South Mitchell Street and Atwater Avenue.

Faces of IU Cinema make 1st year success

By John Seasly · Friday, April 29,2011 12:01 a.m.

The IU Cinema creates an intimate setting that transports the audience in style, thanks to the director’s dedication and a small staff’s hard work in its first year.

Drag show revives Miss Gay IU pageant

By Claire Wiseman · Thursday, April 28,2011 11:55 p.m.

Pushed back to fall after being plagued by debt and organizational difficulties, the annual Miss Gay IU drag pageant held the MGIU Legacy fundraiser on Thursday to raise funds.

Rep. Young concludes townhall tour

Thursday, April 28,2011 11:38 p.m.

Rep. Todd Young, D-9th District, spent two weeks holding town hall forums in southern Indiana to address citizens’ concerns with the proposed federal budget.

Photo gallery of adoptable children to be featured at Children's Museum

Thursday, April 28,2011 11:36 p.m.

Adoptable children of Indianapolis are being given some face time. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis launched its Heart Gallery exhibit on Tuesday.

Bloomington Sustainability commission opens application process for vacancy

Thursday, April 28,2011 11:35 p.m.

Students interested in sustainability beyond campus can now apply for a position on the Bloomington Commission on Sustainability.

Planned Parenthood in the balance: Gov. weighs signing controversial abortion bill

By Zach Ammerman · Thursday, April 28,2011 11:33 p.m.

The Indianapolis Star quotes Daniels as saying, “I haven’t decided yet ... It was attached to a bill I strongly supported, but we’ve got a little research to do.” The bill in question, House Bill 1210, would strip Planned Parenthoodof Indiana of federal funds allocated through the state and would increase restrictions on women seeking abortions in Indiana.

Expert gives lecture on Turkish press reforms

By Lauren McConnell · Thursday, April 28,2011 11:06 p.m.

Defne Jones, a central Eurasian studies professor, spoke Thursday about the decline of the press in Turkey.

Kelley, Theta, Briscoe take energy crown

By Christine Spasoff · Thursday, April 28,2011 11:02 p.m.

The Kelley School of Business, Briscoe Quad and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority emerged as winners of the 2011 Spring Energy Challenge that ended last week.