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Facing unexpected wonders

By Alex Farris · Sunday, June 27,2010 8:42 p.m.

After five and a half months of new experiences piled on top of new experiences, I wanted to end my study-abroad time in Spain with something even fresher and more awe-inspiring than all the rest. It was a tough chore.

Fun Frolic benefits local child care

By Nathan Miller · Sunday, June 27,2010 8:02 p.m.

The Sizzler, Sea Ray and Super Slide were only a few of the attractions available for carnival-goers attending Fun Frolic, an annual event benefiting IU Child Care Centers and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Mini University sends alumni, faculty back to class

By Dennis Glade · Sunday, June 27,2010 8:01 p.m.

Students participated in the 39th annual Mini University, an event co-sponsored by the IU Alumni Association and Bloomington Continuing Studies to support lifelong learning. The week-long Mini University began June 20 and allowed participants to attend up to 15 non-credited classes taught by IU faculty.

Nonprofit group struggles to save Ernie Pyle museum

By AP Reports · Sunday, June 27,2010 7:46 p.m.

The organization Friends of Ernie Pyle has been working ever since to find a way to acquire the property. The state has set an Aug. 1 deadline for the group to come up with a plan.

New store promises fresh, healthier oils, vinegars

Sunday, June 27,2010 7:42 p.m.

Misty and David New recently opened The Olive Leaf to sell a variety of extra-virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars. They seek fresh, pure oils to enhance cooking.

IU Hits the Big Screen

By Danielle Patras · Sunday, June 27,2010 7:39 p.m.

What do the executive producer of the Batman movies, the director of “National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze” and actor Kevin Kline all have in common? Aside from success reaching to the Hollywood Hills, all three share one alma mater: IU.

Free agency steals show from draftees

By Drew Allen · Sunday, June 27,2010 7:30 p.m.

Teams and individual players alike used the 2010 NBA Draft as a springboard for professional careers, preparation for perhaps the biggest offseason in NBA history and even a fashion show.

Festival Chamber Players honor Schumann

By Nona Tepper · Sunday, June 27,2010 6:36 p.m.

Saturday marked the first performance of the Festival Chamber Players, a subset of the Chamber Music Series and of the IU Summer Music Festival. The concert series celebrates the 200th anniversary of composer Robert Schumann’s birthday and commemorates composer Frederic Chopin.

Comfort in snack food

By Margaret Ely · Sunday, June 27,2010 6:32 p.m.

Margaret Ely's Food for Thought column examines the necessity of specialty junk food stores, such as Bloomington's Baked!, and their role in community identification.

Journey to Neverland leads to Buskirk-Chumley stage

By Alexandra Rast · Sunday, June 27,2010 6:29 p.m.

Bloomington Youth Theatre presents adaptation of ‘Peter Pan’ with collaborative efforts from the Bloomington High Flyers Circus.

Heat wave causes change in building cooling procedures

Thursday, June 24,2010 3:44 p.m.

Rising temperatures are causing IU’s Central Chilled Water Plant to cool buildings across campus with a “rolling curtailment,” a process that involves turning off water valves that send cold water to the buildings.

Karen Kingsbury's Bloomington-based fiction readers unite at IU Auditorium

By Nathan Miller · Wednesday, June 23,2010 8:11 p.m.

New York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury visited campus for the first Baxter Family Reunion on Tuesday at the IU Auditorium in honor of her 18-novel series revolving around a fictional Bloomington family.

Union Board nabs Vampire Weekend for Sept. 6 performance at IU Auditorium

By Rachel Trees · Wednesday, June 23,2010 8:08 p.m.

Vampire Weekend's Sept. 6 performance at the IU Auditorium, which will also feature the opening acts Dum Dum Girls and Beach House, has been the result of a collaborative effort from local booking agency Spirit of ’68 Promotions and the IU Union Board.

Residence hall stereotypes weigh on minds of incoming freshman, past residents

By Hannah Spencer · Wednesday, June 23,2010 8:06 p.m.

Seven thousand incoming freshmen received their housing assignments last week, and Tyler Cottman, who requested to live in the Central neighborhood, was assigned to Wright Quad. Though he has never attended a class at IU before, Cottman already has an opinion of what the dorm scene is like.

Landon Donovan launches Team USA into the knockout stage

By Candice Rohrman and Dan Karell · Wednesday, June 23,2010 8:03 p.m.

After missing out on so many opportunities, it seemed as if the United States would miss out on the next round of the World Cup. Throughout the game against Algeria, Team USA created chance after chance but somehow could not find the back of the net. However, with very little time remaining, the thought that Team USA would not be moving on was slowly becoming a reality. Landon Donovan refused to let that happen.

Task force fights homelessness, provides services

Wednesday, June 23,2010 7:29 p.m.

Members from all sectors of the Bloomington community have collaborated to create a new task force to address homelessness and enhance local social service facilities.

Locals discuss how to make city eco-friendly

By Alex Hippenhammer · Wednesday, June 23,2010 7:27 p.m.

A panel of area leaders met in front of a small audience Tuesday evening at the Monroe County Public Library to discuss how to implement practical applications of clean energy in the Bloomington area.

Residents respond to biomass plant

By Emily Hampton · Wednesday, June 23,2010 7:24 p.m.

Liberty Green Renewables, LLC, proposed the facility in January 2009. The proposal included plans to build a 32-megawatt facility, the first of its kind in the Hoosier state. The plant would be considered a green energy source because of the company’s plans to turn wood waste into electricity.

The simplicity of music project 'Sleeping Bag'

By Kristen Watterson · Wednesday, June 23,2010 7:05 p.m.

Kristen Watterson's artist profile column, Btown Brush Strokes, features Dave Segedy and takes a close look at his upcoming project Sleeping Bag.

Kirkwood’s summer style on a budget

By Amanda Jacobson · Wednesday, June 23,2010 6:58 p.m.

Amanda Jacobson's Fashion House column examines affordable summer trends on Kirkwood Ave.