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Summer music program prepares students for future

By Rachel Wisinski · Sunday, June 17,2012 8:12 p.m.

Students from across the country attended the Jacobs School’s 66th annual Summer Music Clinic, June 10-16. The international appeal allowed students from 15 different states and Seoul, South Korea, to attend.

Local theater company brings classic children’s book to stage

By Sarah Boyum · Sunday, June 17,2012 7:51 p.m.

On Saturday afternoon at the Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center, families were invited to sing along as the cast danced and sang about dogs at work and dogs at play.

Miss IU to compete at state

By Rachel Wisinski · Sunday, June 17,2012 7:51 p.m.

Miss Indiana University 2012 Brianna McClellan will compete for the title of Miss Indiana from June 20-23 in Zionsville, Ind.

‘Damn yankees’ exudes music, wit

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Sunday, June 17,2012 7:50 p.m.

Directed by George Pinney, with musical direction by Terry LaBolt, “Damn Yankees” is a cross between the classic story “Faust” and America’s favorite pastime.

Column: Evolution of cinema’s douchebag: Is douchebaggery the new punk rock?

By Shelby Rizzi · Sunday, June 17,2012 7:48 p.m.

The role of the douchebag in movies has changed during the past few decades.

Neal Marshall Center honors Juneteenth

By Nona Tepper · Sunday, June 17,2012 7:47 p.m.

This Tuesday commemorates Juneteenth, June 19, 1856, a day that celebrates the final chapter of slavery in the United States.

Monroe County issues no burn order due to drought

Sunday, June 17,2012 6:58 p.m.

Due to ongoing countywide drought problems, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners issued a disaster emergency proclamation Friday prohibiting several activities within the county to prevent widespread fire hazards.

Lee Hamilton endorses Shelli Yoder for 9th District

Sunday, June 17,2012 6:58 p.m.

Former Rep. Lee Hamilton, who represented Indiana’s 9th Congressional District from 1965 to 1999, has endorsed Shelli Yoder, the Democratic candidate running for the post Hamilton held for more than three decades.

Local used and rare bookstore owner faces a digital future

By Michael Auslen · Sunday, June 17,2012 6:57 p.m.

Starcs, 69, is the co-owner of Caveat Emptor, one of three booksellers on the Square, but the only store in Bloomington that specializes in rare and used books. It’s been open since the early 1970s.

Bloomberg poo-poos pop, digs donuts

By Colleen Leahy · Sunday, June 17,2012 5:34 p.m.

Although Bloomberg has provided no conclusive evidence that soft drinks are in fact the leading cause of fat Americans, the proposal is overwhelmingly popular with the New York Board of Health. However, Bloomberg will continue his annual endorsement of National Donut Day, provided that participants do not indulge in a 24-ounce soda to wash down their donut.

Happy Father's Day, Dad

By William Gryna · Sunday, June 17,2012 5:33 p.m.

It was a Saturday morning in summer 2011, after my junior year. I had come to IU as a business major but quickly realized that I had little interest in business. Being a dumb freshman, I decided to do the logical thing and change my major to biology/premed.

Indiana defeats Kentucky in first Junior All-Star game

By Jason Haddix · Sunday, June 17,2012 11:54 a.m.

As the college rivalry between Indiana and Kentucky seems to be ending, a new, younger version began at 8:15 p.m. Friday with the inaugural matchup between Indiana and Kentucky Junior All-Stars.

Michael Evans nominated as Interim Dean of the School of Journalism

Friday, June 15,2012 6:23 p.m.

Interim Provost and Executive Vice President Lauren Robel announced today that she will recommend Michael Evans to be Interim Dean of the School of Journalism at the next Board of Trustees meeting, June 21-22.

Art Museum displays work of British pop artist

By Caitlin Ryan · Thursday, June 14,2012 12:50 p.m.

Two new acquisitions pieces will join three previously acquired pieces in the museum’s collection of Hockney’s art. These images, on display from June 12 to Oct. 21, are featured in the Gallery of the Art of the Western World on the first floor at the museum.

Hoosier family helps injured strength coach Morris with expensive recovery

By Jason Haddix · Wednesday, June 13,2012 8:14 p.m.

The IU Athletic Department creed, “The Spirit of Indiana: 24 Sports, One Team,” holds true as Hoosier athletes rally around Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Tom Morris, who is recovering from a C6 spinal cord injury he sustained during a mountain bike accident May 17. Morris helps Hoosier student-athletes get bigger, faster and stronger for a living. Some of those he has helped in the past are now stepping up to help him.

Johnson signs with White Sox for $127,600

Wednesday, June 13,2012 8:07 p.m.

Former IU second baseman Micah Johnson has signed with the Chicago White Sox for $127,600, according to Baseball America.

Griffith becomes first IU football 2013 commit

By Alex McCarthy · Wednesday, June 13,2012 8:04 p.m.

Homestead Highschool (Fort Wayne) wideout Isaac Griffith became IU's football's first 2013 commit when he accepted his scholarship offer Sunday. Griffith was participating in Head Coach Kevin Wilson's Football Camps, which run through Sunday, June 17 and will attract other IU football recruits to Bloomington.

Losing 'Lin': 2009 Nobel Prize for Economics winner Elinor Ostrom dies of cancer

By Nona Tepper · Wednesday, June 13,2012 8:03 p.m.

Elinor “Lin” Ostrom, 2009 Nobel Prize recipient and distinguished professor of political science, died Tuesday at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Ostrom, 78, will be remembered for her professional work, her commitment to students and her 47 years at the University.

Acacia loses house, charter

By Nona Tepper · Wednesday, June 13,2012 8 p.m.

In early May, IU and Acacia International announced the Indiana Acacia’s charter would be revoked. It was a mutual decision between IU and the international fraternal organization.

Former IU Field Hockey standout Bashore-Smedley named to U.S. Olympic team for second time

Wednesday, June 13,2012 7:59 p.m.

Former Hoosier field hockey standout Kayla Bashore-Smedley has been named to the 16-player United States Olympic Team for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, USA Field Hockey announced Monday.

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