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Trustees hear new IUSA president's agenda

The agenda and progress of the new IU Student Association government was presented to the IU board of trustees Friday, while they also heard remarks from IU President Adam Herbert regarding the plane crash disaster that took the lives of five music students and a presentation on how to improve civic engagement on campus.

In Memoriam

I don't know if any wise men have ever said that the hardest things about life are entering and leaving it, but they should have. I can't remember entering life, but the last couple of weeks have driven home just how hard leaving can be, especially in modern, scientific America.

Good morning

Which do you prefer: waffles or pancakes? Don't read too much into it. I'm not cleverly prefacing a philosophical 500-word colloquy on any political, racial or gender implications.

Not just any library

It's a bleak day at universities when closing libraries becomes a way to save money. It would seem that maintaining such hubs should be one of the core purposes of colleges, to ensure the furthering of education with resources for students. But closures were all the rumor last week.

Students protest AACC library closing

Four libraries facing closures

Several campus branch libraries may soon check out their last book. This week confusion and rumors circled about the possibility of four individualized school libraries closing by the end of Summer Session II.

IU to cut 47 Bloomington positions

In a report to members of the IU board of trustees Thursday, Interim Provost Michael McRobbie said the University plans to cut 47 positions on the Bloomington campus for the 2006-07 school year.

Batman director to speak at graduation

To many seniors, commencement is a very important ceremony that will provide an experience they won't soon forget. Many seniors expressed that they want a commencement speaker who will provide memorable quotes and sound advice as they prepare for their entry into the real world.

Graduation schedule of events

Friday May, 5 IU International Graduate Reception: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Indiana Memorial Union, University Club, Faculty Room #250

Mixed emotions mark ceremony

After years of hard work, dedication and commitment a simple turn of a tassel will mark the culmination of the undergraduate careers of thousands of students at Saturday's commencement ceremonies.

Graduates featured in documentary

Senior Charissa Cleveland graduates Saturday. Monday, she heads to Los Angeles with a car full of luggage and a video camera with dreams of making it big in Hollywood as a music video director and producer.

Student has surgery after attack in Foster

A victim of an "unprovoked" aggravated assault in Foster Quad last week underwent reconstructive surgery Monday and applied for a medical withdrawal from IU, according to an IU Police Department press release.

IUPD expects relaxed graduation weekend around IU campus

The IU Police Department has to work extra hard almost every weekend IU holds a special event, said IUPD Lt. Jerry Minger.

Program to detect fake papers

Researchers in the IU School of Informatics have developed a program to detect fake technical papers and articles.

CORRECTION

In an April 27 Indiana Daily Student article, "200 view documentary," the number of Sudanese killed in the Darfur conflict was overestimated. An estimated 200,000 to 400,000 Sudanese have died. The IDS regrets the error.

Baccalaureate provides time of reflection for students

Graduates and their families have a chance to reflect and celebrate their accomplishments at the 167th annual Baccalaureate service tonight at 5 p.m. tonight at the IU Auditorium.

Graduating seniors share IU memories

As seniors count down their last days at IU, many spend their time studying hard for finals. But one question that cracked an immediate smile to nearly all seniors this week was: "What's your favorite memory at IU?"

Trustees to vote today on new fraternity house, parking garage

While students are packing up for the summer and seniors are putting on their caps and gowns, the IU board of trustees is still in session.

VERTICAL

Mike Metzger catches air as he jumps over the fountains at the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on Thursday.

O'Neal dominates as Heat advances

CHICAGO -- Shaquille O'Neal dominated, Dwyane Wade played well despite a bruised left hip and the Miami Heat never trailed in eliminating the feisty Chicago Bulls 113-96 on Thursday night.