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Purposeful movement helps avoid injury during winter treks

By John Seasly · Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 11:27 p.m.

Avoiding falls on the ice and snow involves some “mental preparation” in addition to some “purposeful movement,” said Michelle Miller, an exercise physiologist in the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation

IU researchers study male STD risk

By Katie Dawson · Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 11:24 p.m.

IU researchers received a four-year, $7 million grant to identify and understand the microorganisms that can cause common bacterial infections in sexually active men.

Wisconsin weathers IU's strong start, wins 69-60

Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 8:54 p.m.

IU could not sustain a four-point halftime lead, as they fall at Wisconsin by nine

Snowfall causes several MCCSC closings

By Colleen Sikorski · Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 8:52 p.m.

This year’s snowy weather has caused Monroe County Community School Corporation to cancel school three times in the past three weeks.

Salvation Army recovers after holiday deficit

By Shelby Rizzi · Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 8:50 p.m.

The Salvation Army announced Wednesday that it has reached the Tree of Lights $2.93 million goal ahead of its Jan. 31 deadline.

Clean Air Act to be reviewed

By Colleen Sikorski · Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 8:07 p.m.

On the 112th Congress’ second day in session, Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced a bill that would amend the Clean Air Act so that nothing in the act regulates global warming or climate change.

Local artists to showcase talents, help save animals

By Alexandra Mahoney · Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 8:05 p.m.

Sculptures and paintings of animals cover a local gallery that is showcasing the talent of local artists.Paper Crane Gallery & Studio, a gallery for local and international artists, is currently showing “Bestiary: A compendium of animals, beasts and creatures.”

Haiti Film Festival raising proceeds for relief efforts

By Claire Wiseman · Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 8:02 p.m.

The Haiti Film Festival will premier Sunday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The event will bring Haitian films, filmmakers and activists together in Bloomington for the first time. Sponsored by a partnership between Bloomington for Haiti and La Casa Latino Culture Center, all proceeds from the $5 cover charge will go to Haiti relief efforts.

Bishop to sponsor benefit for Rhino’s

By Casey Engelman · Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 8 p.m.

Wednesday will be a night of new combinations: A venue will play host to a venue, musical acts will intertwine with comedy routines and the audience will be a mixed bag of entertainment lovers, Mat Martin said.

Staff Editorial: The vagina dance

Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 6:36 p.m.

WE SAY: Our public school systems are failing to adequately prepare young people for the dangers of sexual activity.

The new social experience

Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 6:36 p.m.

There are very few things in life that are more entertaining than people-watching. Everybody does it.

Letter to the Editor: Sargent Shriver

Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 6:35 p.m.

American and international newspapers announced with fanfare the death, at the ripe age of 95, of former U.S. Ambassador to France and first Peace Corps Director R. Sargent Shriver.

Starbucks: supersized

By Paige Henry · Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 6:33 p.m.

Let’s face it, the most “American” Disney princess isn’t Tiana or even Pocahontas — it’s Ariel.

Another Krugman fallacy

By Jarrod Lowery · Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 5:57 p.m.

Never one to let an opportunity to spread misconceptions and logical fallacies pass him by, New York Times columnist Paul Krugman trotted out his latest argument on health care earlier this week.

State Police warn drivers to adjust for weather conditions

Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 4:40 p.m.

From 5 a.m. through 12 p.m. today troopers from the Indianapolis Post have responded to a combination of 68 vehicle crashes and single vehicle slide-offs throughout the greater Indianapolis area.

Attendance at women’s basketball games continues to lag

By Avi Zaleon · Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 12:45 a.m.

At IU and across the nation, the difference between men’s and women’s basketball is clear. The women’s brand of basketball lags behind in the ticket office and television ratings. Last season, IU ranked ninth in the Big Ten for average attendance at home women’s basketball games.

University responds to student death

By MaryJane Slaby · Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 12:41 a.m.

IU officials expressed their condolences to the friends and family of sophomore Brian Macken, who died Tuesday.

Hoosiers look to spark Big Ten win streak at Wisconsin

By Ryan Winn · Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 12:39 a.m.

After handily defeating Michigan Saturday by 19 points, the IU men’s basketball coach Tom Crean said he has had no tolerance for complacency as the Hoosiers (10-8, 1-4) prepare for a 9 p.m. Thursday road match with No. 17 Wisconsin (13-4, 3-2) on ESPN.

Brian Macken remembered as devoted, spontaneous

By Carrie Schedler · Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 12:36 a.m.

Brian Macken died Tuesday following an incident at Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity house Friday, but Russell and friends like Dave Snopkowski will always remember Macken as an energetic, loving and loyal guy who cared about everyone like family.

Honky tonky takes over the Bishop

By Kelsey Collisi · Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 12:28 a.m.

A room full of cowboy boots and Levi Strauss still left plenty of room for dancing Wednesday night at The Bishop. Dressed in a metallic gold suit with a tan cowboy hat and aviators, Leon Chance and His Long Shots definitely set the tempo with a little thing they liked to call honky tonk.

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