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Tuesday, April 21
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Indy 500

Castroneves wins back-to-back poles

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Helio Castroneves won the pole position Saturday for the 2010 Indianapolis 500, with an average speed of 227.970 miles per hour. He even put up one lap at 228 miles per hour, the fastest lap since 2006. His 2010 qualifying speeds were faster than last year’s qualifying speed by 3.1 miles per hour.


Colt Ford

Ford corrals concert crowd

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Ford performed Friday at the Bluebird Nightclub to a large and rowdy crowd. He is currently on a nationwide tour, which heads to Kentucky, Tennessee and Missouri before the month’s end.


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New hire a 'tremendous' addition

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Nathan Altenhofen wears the “defensive-minded coach” badge proudly. And given the emphasis IU women’s basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack has placed on defense, the team’s new assistant coach feels that’s where he can help jump-start the program

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Professors argue laptops distracting, insulting

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In previous years, educators welcomed the new age of technology and encouraged students’ use of personal computers. But now, laptop computers seem to be more of a distraction than an extension of the learning process.


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Around Sports

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Six members of the women’s team earned a grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the spring semester. Hoosiers earning this distinction include junior Danilsa Andujar, sophomore Jasmine Davis, senior Jori Davis, junior Lindsay Enterline, junior Georgie Jones and now-graduate Andrea McGuirt.


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IU staff members step into fitness

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A kick-off event for the IU Campus Recreational Sports Step Into Fitness program will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the IU Art Museum.



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Obesity study tests gender, ethnicity

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Obesity expert and School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Associate Professor Dong-Chul Seo conducted a study that indicated engaging in the recommended amount of leisure-time physical activity decreased obesity rates in only white women, blurring the lines of the roles gender and ethnicity play in obesity prevention.


Becca Lanter Memorial

Friends and family remember Lanter’s life

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Becca Lanter will be remembered for her compassionate heart, her smile and her fun-loving personality. A memorial in honor of Lanter took place Sunday at the Student Recreational Services Center, where Lanter worked.


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Around Indiana

News you need to know about what's going on around Indiana.


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Souder claims campaign end was planned

FORT WAYNE — Former Rep. Mark Souder planned to end his re-election campaign even before his extramarital affair with a female aide became known because he was burnt out from more than 15 years in Congress, he said in an interview published Sunday.


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Quest for the best date night

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After some research and a trip down memory lane, I’ve come to the conclusion that the best date night in Bloomington is dining at the Scenic View restaurant followed by a visit to the “cutouts,” all near Lake Monroe.


GuitArt

GuitArt to benefit Rhino's

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Third Annual GuitArt Auction to benefit Rhino's Youth Center after school programs. Guitars, hand painted by local community members, will be auctioned starting at $200.


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Freedom of Facebook

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Unless it’s a matter of privacy invasion or a safety issue, the school has no right to get involved in something that occurs away from school grounds.



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Try again, Dr. Paul

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Just as freedom of speech has no force if we abridge racists’ right to say awful things, so freedom of assembly and property rights have no force if we abridge bigots’ right to embarrass themselves and hurt their businesses by excluding people because of their race.


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Remember leisure reading?

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MaryJane Slaby's Literary Life column discussing leisure reading and a preview to a series of biweekly literature columns.


IU credit rating

Getting Moody with finances

WE SAY IU’s upgraded credit rating will attract new investors, but the school must remain fiscally responsible despite its new access to cheaper credit.