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Fukushima evacuee explains difficulties of relocating 1 year after nuclear disaster, tsunami

By Danielle Rindler · Sunday, March 18,2012 10:25 p.m.

Saori Kanzawa, who lived with her husband and 5-year-old daughter 35 miles from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant when it experienced a meltdown after a magnitude 9 earthquake shook the region last March, said she was never worried about living close to the power plant, even after the plant’s first hydrogen explosion.

More than 80 new bills signed by Gov. Daniels

Sunday, March 18,2012 10:21 p.m.

Gov. Mitch Daniels signed more than 80 bills into law during IU's spring break. From “bath salts” to the sale of poultry at farmers markets, here are some of the highlights.

I-69 passes MPO vote

By Mark Keierleber · Sunday, March 18,2012 10:18 p.m.

By a narrow 7-6 vote, the policy committee of the Bloomington/Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization agreed to include construction of Interstate 69 to State Road 37 in its Transportation Improvement Program.

IU Art Museum displays MCCSC student artwork for Youth Art Month

By Samantha Stutsman · Sunday, March 18,2012 9:41 p.m.

In honor of Youth Art Month, the IU Art Museum is displaying artwork from students in the Monroe County Community School Corporation.

Japanese artists, curators discuss pictura photography exhibit

By Makenzie Holland · Sunday, March 18,2012 9:38 p.m.

Japanese photographers and curators featured in Pictura Gallery’s “Contemplation” exhibit met last week to discuss the inspiration behind the collection of photographs that documents life in rural Japan.

Office for Women's Affairs celebrates anniversary with creative works contest

Sunday, March 18,2012 9:31 p.m.

The Office for Women’s Affairs will celebrate its 40th anniversary by sponsoring a creative works contest that allows students and staff to submit work exemplifying a chosen theme.

New "Midwest Underground" web series captures Midwest house-show vibe

By Raven Carpenter · Sunday, March 18,2012 9:28 p.m.

A passion to promote the arts caused Andy Beargie and Kevin Winkler to start a local web series, “Midwest Underground.” The series, currently published sporadically, was created to reach college students in the Midwest, especially in Bloomington, where the show originated.

Australian musicians find new home in central Ind.

By Makenzie Holland · Sunday, March 18,2012 9:25 p.m.

While many students were on their way out of town for spring break, Martine Locke and Band, originally from Australia, traveled to Bloomington for a show at Rachael’s Café.

Stone Belt clients explore life with disabilities through monologues

By Adria Nassim · Sunday, March 18,2012 9:23 p.m.

Nine Stone Belt clients, in cooperation with the Bloomington Playwrights Project, showed Bloomington that people with disabilities deserve to be treated like everyone else with their annual production of “I AM YOU” on March 10 and 11.

You hate Kony? Oh, you must be so cool

By Shannon Luke Morgan · Sunday, March 18,2012 7:23 p.m.

In light of Russell’s actions, if you’re still planning on donating to Invisible Children, there’s not much I can say or do to stop you. Go, Cover the Night. That’ll stop Kony. Unfortunately, I’ve now just become the person I hate.

A new imperialism

By Sam Ostrowski · Sunday, March 18,2012 7:21 p.m.

Are all of us changing our profile pictures to Kony propaganda because of the children at the heart of the issue or because it’s fashionable to save cute African kids?

Changing the political game

By Jonathan Zsoldos · Sunday, March 18,2012 7:18 p.m.

In theory, government is a means to an end for conservatives. The necessary evil of government is preferable to the greater evil of complete anarchy. Christian conservatives look back to the Edenic paradise where individuals exercised perfect self control without being ruled by external forces.

Column: The Freshman who Ignited a Rebirth

By Avi Zaleon · Sunday, March 18,2012 7:07 a.m.

Now that the Hoosiers have advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time in a decade, there is no doubt that Zeller has been one of the biggest catalysts to IU’s present and future success.

Gov. Mitch Daniels signs Indiana Lifeline Bill into law

Sunday, March 18,2012 2:41 a.m.

The new law will grant limited protection to those who seek emergency assistance for underage friends who have consumed too much alcohol.

Defense key to Hoosier's victory against VCU

By Kevin Bowen · Sunday, March 18,2012 12:10 a.m.

IU’s defense rose to the challenge in closing out No. 12 VCU to advance to its first Sweet 16 since 2002.

Sheehey's game-winner sends IU to Sweet 16

By Connor O'Gara · Saturday, March 17,2012 11:55 p.m.

Sheehey’s game-winning jumper gave No. 4 IU (27-8) the 63-61 victory against No. 12 Virginia Commonwealth (29-7) to advance to the program’s first Sweet 16 in 10 years.

Final: IU 63 VCU 31

By Kevin Bowen · Saturday, March 17,2012 9:26 p.m.

Sophomore forward Will Sheehey hit a baseline jumper with 12.3 seconds to go gave No.-4 seed IU a 63-61 victory over No.-12 seed VCU on Saturday evening.

Halftime: IU 41 VCU 42

By Connor O'Gara · Saturday, March 17,2012 8:16 p.m.

Despite shooting 55.2 percent (16-of-29) from the floor, the IU men’s basketball team is trailing the Virginia Commonwealth Rams 42-41 at the half.

VCU looks to wreak havoc against IU

By Connor O'Gara · Friday, March 16,2012 11:15 p.m.

For a team that hasn’t been favored to win an NCAA Tournament game in the past two seasons, Virginia Commonwealth sure has utilized its fair share of pressure.

Column: Scouting the Rams

By Avi Zaleon · Friday, March 16,2012 10:56 p.m.

Tonight the Hoosiers will take on a VCU team unlike any foe they have faced in conference play. The Rams pride themselves on a defense that has recorded the most steals in Division I, including the eight they forced in a 62-59 win against Wichita State Thursday.

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