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H1N1 vaccine directed toward Indiana colleges

Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 11:44 p.m.

State health officials said Wednesday they are directing more H1N1 flu vaccine to Indiana’s college campuses in hopes of preventing or reducing a third H1N1 flu outbreak in the state early next year.

Outdoor Adventures offers discounted gear in sale

By Andrea Wolf · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 11:42 p.m.

Wetsuits, kayaks, canoes and cross country skis are just some of the items that will be on sale at IU Outdoor Adventures Used Gear Sale Saturday Dec. 5.

Southern Ind. company aims to retrieve deep-sea life

Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 10:26 p.m.

GREENVILLE, Ind. – A southern Indiana technology company has won a $400,000 federal contract to develop a submersible chamber for moving deep-sea life from the oceans’ depths to laboratories on the earth’s surface.

Ind. Senate begins work on tax bills

Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 10:25 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – An Indiana Senate Committee has gotten a jump start on discussing bills on unemployment taxes and property tax caps and plans to vote on the legislation next week.

Fishers named ‘Best Place to Raise Kids’ in Ind.

By Kevin Wang · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 10:25 p.m.

The city of Fishers, Ind., was recently named “Best Place to Raise Kids” by BusinessWeek magazine.Indiana cities Mishawaka and Carmel came in second and third, respectively.

State charities hope for more holiday donations

Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 10:23 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana charities are hoping donations will pick up this holiday season to meet the skyrocketing demand for help during the slumping economy.

IU's 80-68 loss to Terps closer than it appears

Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 7:09 p.m.

A lot can change in a year, but IU’s 80-68 loss against Maryland proved that not much is different in Assembly Hall.

GM CEO resigns after hardships

By Tom Krisher · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 5:23 p.m.

General Motors’ CEO Frederick “Fritz” Henderson has resigned after eight turbulent months as head of the largest U.S. automaker. The company said Tuesday that Chairman Ed Whitacre Jr. will serve as interim CEO.

BoD: One-season wonders

By Cory Barker · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 4:33 p.m.

BoD: The best programs to last one season or less.

Alicia Keys to take 5 people on trip to Africa

By Mesfin Fekadu · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 12:29 p.m.

Alicia Keys says her first visit to Africa was so emotional and inspiring that she is ready to take others there to experience something similar.

Planned Parenthood offering discount AIDS tests

Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 10:31 a.m.

Planned Parenthood's Indianapolis health centers are offering half-price HIV and AIDS testing in recognition of World AIDS Day.

Hoosiers face 1st major test at home from Maryland

By DeAntae Prince · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 12:29 a.m.

When junior guard Jeremiah Rivers drives or begins a half-court set, his vision is rarely impaired. At 6-foot-5, he has faced opponents who usually stand about five inches shorter.

IU set for ‘White-Out’ against Terps

By Zina Kumok · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 12:28 a.m.

As a 12-year-old, Maurice Creek watched the 2002 NCAA championship game, which IU played in, and he cheered on his hometown team – the Maryland Terrapins.

IU loses former professor Paul Pietsch

By Jake Wright · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 12:26 a.m.

Former professor in the School of Optometry Paul A. Pietsch died Thursday after a long battle with end stage renal disease. He was 80.

Local and IU communities unite to commemorate World AIDS Day

By Mickey Woods · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 12:24 a.m.

Drums supplemented an undulating roar of fellowship Monday in the Fountain Square ballroom downtown during the Community AIDS Action Group’s Ceremony of Celebration and Remembrance.

Fists up for Chile’s presidential elections

By Suzanne Perkett · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 12:21 a.m.

SANTIAGO, Chile - In one corner, we have Jorge Arrate, white hair standing on end and full of energy, representing the Communist Party of Chile.

Project prison runway

By Liza Giambra · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 12:19 a.m.

MILAN - Here, jailbirds are transformed into designers. I watched as needles traveled up and down, sewing together the plush fabric that will eventually be worked into one of the magnificently detailed costumes for the world-renowned La Scala opera house.

Gay-allied Sigma Phi Beta becomes official colony

By Alyssa Goldman · Monday, Nov. 30,2009 11:57 p.m.

Sigma Phi Beta has gained momentum on campus. The national fraternity that provides a social and educational environment for gay, straight, bisexual and transgender men within the traditional greek system became a colony through the Interfraternity Council at IU on Nov. 13.

‘Hoosiers’ author returns home to Bloomington

By Bailey Loosemore · Monday, Nov. 30,2009 11:55 p.m.

Oscar-nominated screenwriter and producer Angelo Pizzo learned to make movies in a vicarious way, reading more than 1,000 scripts before writing his first.

Snaps for SNAAP: IU Arts survey wins national award

By Danielle Paquette · Monday, Nov. 30,2009 11:46 p.m.

The Strategic National Arts Alumni Project, referred to as SNAAP by Center for Postsecondary Research employees inhabiting the fourth floor offices, uses math and logic to benefit the arts.

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