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From freight to fright: Monroe County local runs railroad museum, haunted house

By Jillian Ranegar · Thursday, Oct. 6,2011 7:04 p.m.

Today, Baker’s Junction is a haunted railroad yard complete with a haunted museum and kiddie game room, a black light room, three adult haunted train cars and two outdoor mazes. And lest we forget, there’s a key chain made from Baker’s severed finger, priced at $5,000.

Occupy Wall Street and the 2012 elections

By Christopher Babcock · Thursday, Oct. 6,2011 6:33 p.m.

The Left’s dream of a Tea Party equivalent has come true with the Occupy Wall Street movement. Don’t let that stop you nonpartisans and conservatives from taking part in it.

The wasted years

By Kelly Fritz · Thursday, Oct. 6,2011 6:29 p.m.

The youth of society have started to glorify not the drunken experience, but rather the wasted experience. There’s a key difference.

Rick Perry: Modern day conquistador

By Jon Todd · Thursday, Oct. 6,2011 6:25 p.m.

If the best the Republicans can do is a hot-headed, shoot-first- and-ask questions-later kind of candidate, they are in deep, deep trouble.

Student rape reported on North Jordan Ave.

Thursday, Oct. 6,2011 12 a.m.

A 20-year-old female reported being raped to IU Police Department on Wednesday.

Ballet styles evolve from classical to modern in 2011-12 season premiere

By Alexandria Medellin · Wednesday, Oct. 5,2011 11:57 p.m.

The IU Ballet will kick off its season by taking on work from a trio of pioneering choreographers in “Steps in Time.” The show features three separate pieces that showcase contrasting ballet styles.

Number of IU grad students increases

By Caitlin Morrissey · Wednesday, Oct. 5,2011 11:51 p.m.

The total of first-time graduate enrollment dropped by 1.1 percent nationally, according to a recent report from The Chronicle of Higher Education. However, the number of students in IU’s Graduate Program continues to increase.

Hoosiers lose 3-2 to Louisville after 2-0 lead

By Nathan Brown · Wednesday, Oct. 5,2011 11:43 p.m.

With 18 minutes left in regulation, the IU men's soccer team thought they had it all wrapped up. But in the span of less than a minute, Louisville stormed back with two goals, pushing the game into overtime.

Guest lecturers to speak about war at seminar

By Katie Mettler · Wednesday, Oct. 5,2011 11:22 p.m.

The In/Visibility of America’s 21st Century Wars seminar will feature a series of lectures by a variety of speakers as well as discussions facilitated by IU faculty from various disciplines.

Stadium bus shelter nears late completion

By Matthew Glowicki · Wednesday, Oct. 5,2011 11:18 p.m.

After a late start and minor construction holdups, new bus platforms and shelters near Memorial Stadium are nearly ready for use. The shelters are scheduled to be operational on Oct. 17.

EDPOSA increases education policy awareness

By Emma Grdina · Wednesday, Oct. 5,2011 11:12 p.m.

After its inception last year, The Education Policy Student Association, known as EDPOSA, will bring a total of 10 speakers to campus during the 2011-12 school year.

Owen County man arrested after pursuit, foot chase

Wednesday, Oct. 5,2011 11:11 p.m.

A high-speed pursuit which became a foot chase resulted in one man’s arrest and the recovery of a stolen vehicle.

RPS dining locations go green

By Jessica Williams · Wednesday, Oct. 5,2011 11:07 p.m.

Residential Programs and Services is trying to get involved in the community by providing locally grown foods and starting a new compost project on campus.

Woman reports assault at bus stop

Wednesday, Oct. 5,2011 11:05 p.m.

A 50-year-old Bloomington woman was reportedly sexually assaulted at a bus stop Tuesday.

IUSA Congress meets for first October session

By Matthew Glowicki · Wednesday, Oct. 5,2011 11:05 p.m.

The IU Student Association Congress met Tuesday with 28 of 53 members present to discuss new business including psychological awareness week and resolutions.

Be our guest, IU Greek style

By Hannah Smith · Wednesday, Oct. 5,2011 11:03 p.m.

At many greek houses on campus, live-in members know who their chefs are. Beyond that, many of the fraternity and sorority members form a close bond with their cooks.