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Christian group warns against human cost of sex trafficking

By Sydney Murray · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2012 12:15 a.m.

During the hour-and-a-half event, Steps of Justice members will tell personal stories and show videos to raise awareness and teach about sex trafficking. The second part will consist of musical worship.

Zoeller encourages political civility

By Katie Mettler · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2012 12:12 a.m.

Zoeller spoke at Monday’s IU College Republicans meeting about the pressing need for today’s young people to revamp the political atmosphere.

Long live the stressed

By Lauren Crucitt · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2012 12:09 a.m.

It was 10 a.m. on a Wednesday, and Park had gone out with his friends the night before to “$2 Tuesday” at Kilroy’s on Kirkwood. He felt hungover and groaned at the thought of his 11:15 a.m. class but forced himself to get ready anyway.

Heart of the band: Freshman stands as lone female in IU Drum Line

Tuesday, Jan. 31,2012 12:07 a.m.

Made up of six pounding drummers, the white faces of five bass drums form a visual line while the sixth drum dips the line noticeably lower. The sixth bass drum is strapped onto the petite Emilie Mitchell.

Police entry bill approved by Senate, heads to House

By Mark Keierleber · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2012 12:05 a.m.

A state bill aiming to give residents limited rights to resist police officers who enter their homes illegally has been passed by the Senate and will appear before the full House of Representatives in the next few weeks.

Birth control costs to be paid by employer

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Monday, Jan. 30,2012 11:21 p.m.

Religious institutions in all states will soon be required to cover free birth control for employees, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently ruled. Most new and renewed health plans will begin covering contraceptives Aug. 1, 2012.

With Love, From

By Eshley Spitzer · Monday, Jan. 30,2012 11:19 p.m.

Six splendid days have passed since I finally stepped on the ship, and one port has already been crossed off the itinerary. Dominica — no, not the Dominican Republic — the country I was least excited and anxious to visit, had me head-over-heels in love. With its luxurious landscape, friendly locals and rich culture, I was sold as soon as I saw it from the distance as we pulled in to port.

Trafficking bill signed into law

By Katie Mettler · Monday, Jan. 30,2012 11:19 p.m.

On Monday, Gov. Daniels signed Senate Enrolled Act 4, a bill that will make it easier to prosecute and penalize individuals who engage in human trafficking.

Artists compete in Latin American recording contest

By Amelia Chong · Monday, Jan. 30,2012 11:17 p.m.

Daniel Inamorato has been named winner of the second Latin American Music Recording Competition.

United Way offers free tax service for eligible residents

By Katie Mettler · Monday, Jan. 30,2012 11:17 p.m.

In hopes of increasing the earning capacity for residents of the greater Bloomington area, United Way of Monroe County is offering a Free Community Tax Service (FCTS) for the second consecutive year to those who qualify.

Food for Thought

By Hannah Spencer · Monday, Jan. 30,2012 11:14 p.m.

Eating nutritious and homemade meals instilled in my three siblings and me not only the value of eating well, but also the importance of family time.

World economic slump could affect Ind. exports

By IDS staff · Monday, Jan. 30,2012 11:14 p.m.

While American leaders may be caught up in America’s own financial troubles, Volodymyr Lugovskyy, an assistant professor in the Department of Economics, said this economic turmoil abroad should be of at least some concern to Americans.

Growers embrace higher temperatures, while demand continues to drop

By Makenzie Holland · Monday, Jan. 30,2012 11:12 p.m.

The winter market — run by the Local Growers Guild of Southern Indiana, a cooperative of retailers and community members — exists to extend the farmers’ selling season year-round, as well as to increase the availability of fresh produce in the off-season.

Hoosiers roll against Midwest competition

By Evan Hoopfer · Monday, Jan. 30,2012 10:52 p.m.

The women’s tennis team picked up two victories, bringing its overall season record to the mark of 3-1.

Hindes matures into star runner

By Connor Killoren · Monday, Jan. 30,2012 10:49 p.m.

Senior middle distance runner Ryan Hindes ended his high-school track-and-field career without a single scholarship offer from a Division I school.

Water polo team reaches best start since 2004 season

By Jeremy Smith · Monday, Jan. 30,2012 10:47 p.m.

The No. 9 IU women’s water polo team went 3-1 during the weekend at the second tournament for the Hoosiers this season.

Google privacy changes, barely phased

By Austin Zoot · Monday, Jan. 30,2012 9:31 p.m.

The idea that the content one views will be used by a company to target you for specific material was frightening and restrictive. Now, however, we are far less troubled by the collection of data about our lives. We lean toward indifference and even favor the idea, as it might allow for the information to better fit our needs.

Freedom of speech, Twitterpated

By Aidan Crane · Monday, Jan. 30,2012 9:11 p.m.

Twitter has allowed protesters, dissidents, students and the unhappy masses of the world to not only communicate and learn from one another, but also to coordinate actions against oppressive governments and corporations.

Rethinking general education

By Jon Todd · Monday, Jan. 30,2012 8:25 p.m.

As I listened to the lecturing grad student, who would have undoubtedly rather been some place else, discuss at great length something which I’m sure was terribly important to someone, this question floated through my mind: What is it, exactly, that I’m supposed to get out of this?

Feeding us fetuses?

By Stefan Sokolowski · Monday, Jan. 30,2012 8:22 p.m.

Excluding the legal-speak, which establishes the number and legitimacy of the bill, it is a terse 42-word proposal. It reads, “No person or entity shall manufacture or knowingly sell food or any other product intended for human consumption which contains aborted human fetuses in the ingredients or which used aborted human fetuses in the research or development of any of the ingredients.”