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Squires shakes off struggles, helps Hoosiers win series finale

By Geoffrey Miller · Sunday, May 16,2010 8:13 p.m.

IU senior closing pitcher Chris Squires rebounded from two disappointing relief efforts to preserve the win in Sunday’s finale at Michigan State, but the Hoosiers now face a dogfight to make the Big Ten Tournament.

IU School of Medicine gets $8.5 million grant to update Riley Hospital for Children

Sunday, May 16,2010 8:13 p.m.

The IU School of Medicine has received a federal grant from the National Institutes of Health for nearly $8.5 million. This will allow a floor of the Riley Hospital for Children, the hospital that benefits from IU Dance Marathon, to become a state-of-the-art facility for pediatric clinical research.

Holiday World: fun for all ages

Sunday, May 16,2010 8:10 p.m.

In Santa Claus, Ind., everyday is Christmas, Halloween, the Fourth of July and even Thanksgiving at Holiday World. A relatively short road trip can turn a lazy summer day into an exciting adventure.

Around Sports

By IDS staff · Sunday, May 16,2010 8:08 p.m.

On May 15th, former four-star Warren Central recruit Walter Offutt chosen where he will play next season

Mobility study selects final action

By Bailey Loosemore · Sunday, May 16,2010 6:23 p.m.

The final 10th Street Mobility Study affirming a preferred course of action was released to the public May 3, said Raymond Hess, senior transportation planner for the City of Bloomington.

‘Blogging to show IU’s true colors’

By Ariel Ivas · Sunday, May 16,2010 6:22 p.m.

“Painting the Bridge: Blogging to show IU’s true colors” was added to the website in December and features blog posts by eight students and several staff members, which are posted under categories such as “academics,” “arts,” “athletics,” “exams” and “travel.” The blog’s theme and title is based on the Jordan Avenue bridges that are painted by IU students to promote events and community involvement.

Auction profits supply campus bike racks

By Lubna Safi · Sunday, May 16,2010 6:14 p.m.

The IU Office of Parking Operations’ Spring Bike Auction on Saturday offered 140 bikes at the biannual event.

Everything a man needs in Bloomington

By Nick Jacobs · Sunday, May 16,2010 5:44 p.m.

I’ve compiled a list of the manliest stores located on the town square, ones that kick you in the shins and raise your testosterone levels upon entrance.

Mac (fans) attack

By Sarah Hann · Sunday, May 16,2010 5:43 p.m.

It seemed like every time I told someone that my computer crashed, I was told I should get a Mac because they don’t do that.

Republicans at mercy of Tea Partiers

Sunday, May 16,2010 5:40 p.m.

WE SAY The GOP has a potentially beneficial — and potentially dangerous — ally in the Tea Party movement.

Cross-country food

By Margaret Ely · Sunday, May 16,2010 3:48 p.m.

Margaret Ely's column, food for thought, examines regional food trends.

San Isidro takes over Madrid

By Alex Farris · Sunday, May 16,2010 1:28 p.m.

Nearly every shop and store closed Saturday for the main day of celebrations for the festival of San Isidro.

Hoosiers battle back to defeat Wildcats

By Geoffrey Miller · Thursday, May 13,2010 5:22 p.m.

The Hoosiers (24-22) capped a wild finish against Kentucky (26-22) when a two-out, 10th inning double from senior Michael Earley plated two runs to give IU the 18-17 win

Summer movie previews

By IDS Weekend Staff · Thursday, May 13,2010 5:01 p.m.

WEEKEND staffers preview all the summer blockbusters.

Researchers get grant for empathy studies

By IDS staff · Thursday, May 13,2010 3:56 p.m.

A team of IU researchers from the humanities, life sciences, information sciences and social sciences received a grant Wednesday to study the virtue of empathy.

Strawberry Festival hits Bloomington

Thursday, May 13,2010 2:59 p.m.

Today the Annual Strawberry Shortcake Festival took place at the Bloomington Courthouse.The festival is brought to Bloomington every year by the Boys & Girls Club Ladies Auxillary.