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Kelley professor named business journal editor

Dean A. Shepherd’s busy schedule just got a little busier. Shepherd, a professor of entrepreneurship at the Kelley School of Business, was recently appointed editor-in-chief of the Journal of Business Venturing.

Fashion passion wins cash in pockets

A passion for fashion doesn’t have to be rationed, and to prove it, the Fashion Scholarship Fund awarded $270,000 in design and apparel merchandising scholarships this year.

Author Obejas talks multiple identities

Achy Obejas has juggled her identities of being Jewish, Cuban, a lesbian, an American and a writer over the course of her life. “Who we are changes with each outing,” Obejas said.

1-liner punchlines headline club

Owner Jared Thompson said he’s excited for this weekend’s shows at the Funny Bone Bloomington Comedy Club because well-known comic Todd Barry will be performing.

Preacher tells students they could burn in hell

Model hopefuls ready fierce fashions for ‘Troupe’

Fierce strides. Bold swagger. Predatory prowling. Every style of walk was represented at the Epiphany Modeling Troupe auditions Wednesday night.

Team blanks against top-ranked opposition

IU is 4-0 against unranked schools this season but has struggled against the nation’s top-25 teams, posting a 1-2-1 record despite a 4-3 goal advantage in scoring against those teams.

Hoosiers keep it all in the family with recruitment

IU senior midfielder Meg O’Connell and junior midfielder Kelsey Kiper have field hockey ties that extend beyond the team. The bond flows in their blood. 

Small plane crashes in eastern Ind. open field

INDIANAPOLIS – A small, single-engine plane crashed into an open field in eastern Indiana on Wednesday after the pilot became unresponsive and the plane started to speed up and slow down at dangerous speeds, officials said.

What kind of foodie are you?

We've got you covered whether you're into fancy food, homestyle cooking, healthy options or spicy concoctions.

Annual Amer. Red Cross Book Fair starts today

More than 80,000 books are available at the 26th annual American Red Cross Book Fair, which begins today and runs through Oct. 6.

Too much boy, too little knowing

Lebanon-born, London-based singer-songwriter Mika took the world by storm in 2007 with his debut album, “Life in Cartoon Motion,” and rightly so – he struck gold in finding the balance between Freddie Mercury theatrics and pure pop hooks. For all its bubblegum goodness, that album maintained a level of sophistication that set him apart from his contemporaries.

A Pandora’s box of plot problems

“Pandorum” stars Dennis Quaid and Ben Foster as two astronauts stuck inside a dying starship in deep space and a plot that dies even quicker.

Ind. DNR prepares for hunting season

With the leaves changing and the air beginning to cool, outdoor enthusiasts and others can enjoy the rich natural resources Indiana has to offer. And starting today, in addition to camping and boating, outdoorsmen can take part in the sport of hunting.

Keep the monsters at bay

The joining of folk powerhouses M.Ward, Yim Yames of My Morning Jacket, Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis of Bright Eyes to make an album sees sees results similar to the 2004 U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team – they fail. And for the same reasons.

Police arrest 3 in Peoples Park

Three suspects were arrested at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Peoples Park after the Bloomington Police Department responded to a call about a robbery.

We probably won’t remember ‘Fame’

Remember “Fame,” that hit movie musical of 1980 about kids who went to New York’s High School for the Performing Arts? It was good, wasn’t it?

‘Your Song’ will appeal to few

The inclusion of super-producer Clive Davis on Harry Connick Jr.’s “Your Songs” would seem like a sure step toward garnering a wider audience and greater commercial success. Unfortunately, Connick’s new album relies on tired standards and lethargic covers that are likely to please few.

Robot flick with robotic acting

If most of the characters in a movie are basically robots, is robotic dialogue acceptable? While it probably isn’t intentional, “Surrogates” puts this question to the test.

Business as usual

Anyone who loved Three Days Grace before and did not want them to change will still love them now. The popular Canadian band’s new album, “Life Starts Now,” has the same angst-ridden style as their old albums. For all those Three Day’s Grace fans, there are no surprises here.