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Column: Areas in need of improvement highlighted in 1st loss

By Nathan Hart · Thursday, Dec. 2,2010 12:29 a.m.

Wednesday's 88-76 loss at Boston College provided Hoosier Nation a more accurate glimpse of the IU men's basketball team, Nathan Hart writes.

IU defense struggles in loss

By Greg Rosenstein · Thursday, Dec. 2,2010 12:26 a.m.

After showing signs of improvement on defense in November, the Hoosiers struggled to defend Boston College's shooting Wednesday in an 88-76 loss in Chestnut Hill, Mass.

IU swimmers travel to Ohio for Short Course Nationals

By Alex McCarthy · Thursday, Dec. 2,2010 12:24 a.m.

About 40 members of the IU swim team have shipped off to Columbus, Ohio for the USA Short Course Nationals. Members who didn’t make the trip will look to hold the fort at this weekend’s Hoosierland Open along with the diving team.

Women's basketball faces Clemson in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

By Caitlin Ursini · Thursday, Dec. 2,2010 12:18 a.m.

The Hoosiers (3-3) travel to compete against Clemson (5-1) as part of the 2010 ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

‘Blue and White’ show to bring Chicago comedy

By Rachel Trees · Wednesday, Dec. 1,2010 11:54 p.m.

Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta have paired up to organize the first “Blue and White Comedy Jam” on Friday.

‘How I Learned to Drive’ opens Friday

By Isabel Dieppa · Wednesday, Dec. 1,2010 11:51 p.m.

The Pulitzer Prize winning play “How I Learned to Drive.” which opens Friday at the Wells-Metz Theatre, is a poignant tale about Lil’ Bit, the main protagonist, and the relationship with her sexually abusive Uncle Peck.

‘Sun City’: the greatest charity single

By Dan Alten · Wednesday, Dec. 1,2010 11:47 p.m.

One of the things that brings me extreme joy in this world is a good charity single. I think they are fantastic on so many levels.

MCCSC searches for new leader

By Michael Auslen · Wednesday, Dec. 1,2010 11:17 p.m.

Monroe County Community School Corporation superintendent John Coopman’s announcement that he will retire at the end of December ended a three-year contract a year and a half early.

IN 45/46 construction will make traffic worse before it gets better

By Sydney Murray · Wednesday, Dec. 1,2010 11:11 p.m.

As Bloomington continues to grow, its roads must also expand, causing traffic problems in the process. Started earlier this year and continuing until 2012, the IN-45/46 bypass will be under construction.

CUE supports personal growth with bulletins

By Christine Spasoff · Wednesday, Dec. 1,2010 11:05 p.m.

Interactive discussion boards, sponsored by CommUNITY Education Program — or CUE — and located in every residence hall, are meant to foster a discussion among students said Barry Magee, assistant director for diversity education for CUE.

IU enters top 10 colleges using Sporcle

By Stephanie Watson · Wednesday, Dec. 1,2010 11:03 p.m.

In the past year, IU’s Sporcle usage ranking jumped from No. 39 to No. 9 compared to other college campuses.

Students, city respond to anti-Semitic damages

By Jake New and Michael Auslen · Wednesday, Dec. 1,2010 11 p.m.

Five anti-Semitic attacks in Bloomington since Nov. 23 have caught IU students and city residents off guard.

More than 100 dogs rescued from Bloomfield puppy mill

By Jake Wright · Wednesday, Dec. 1,2010 10:11 p.m.

Members of the Humane Society of the United States and other animal organizations confiscated 113 dogs from Love My Pets in Bloomfield, Ind.

Volleyball players earn Big Ten awards

Wednesday, Dec. 1,2010 8:57 p.m.

Still caught in the euphoria of earning its first NCAA tournament bid since 2002, the IU volleyball team received more awards Tuesday.

Weekend releases Best of Bloomington 2010

Wednesday, Dec. 1,2010 8:56 p.m.

Your votes have been counted for the 10th annual Best of Bloomington. We’ve reported on a decade’s worth of food, fashion and fun. View all of Weekend's content here.