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Waldron news conference to announce arts center’s future

By IDS staff · Wednesday, March 10,2010 8:36 p.m.

The Bloomington Area Arts Council met with city officials Wednesday to discuss a proposal on whether to transfer ownership of the John Waldron Arts Center to the City of Bloomington.Miah Michaelsen, assistant economic development director for the arts at City Hall, said that the BAAC and city officials will hold a press conference 10 a.m. Thursday to announce the decision reached in the meeting.

Road trip soundtrack

By Keiara Carr · Wednesday, March 10,2010 8:35 p.m.

Take this as a fair warning, but this weekend we’ll be exchanging some asphalt as I attempt to drive my first road trip for spring break. That’s right, after a series of negotiations and a firm promise not to kill myself, my parents are extending the long arm of freedom — even if the stubby pinky of paranoia is slightly resting on the stop/eject button.

Making war

By Brian Welk · Wednesday, March 10,2010 5:25 p.m.

Unlike most past war films, those examining the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are hitting theaters while the wars are ongoing.

Into Dunn’s Woods

By Henry Alderfer · Wednesday, March 10,2010 4:55 p.m.

During the safe and sun-drenched daylight hours, students stroll through Dunn’s Woods without so much as a thought as to why it is there, let alone what wonders — or dangers — lurk within.

Letter to the Academy

By Hank Greene · Wednesday, March 10,2010 4:54 p.m.

I have always been a man who enjoys the Academy Awards.

Defining ‘sex’

By Josh Kraus · Wednesday, March 10,2010 4:52 p.m.

The word “sex” perpetually clogs our senses.

House, not historian

Wednesday, March 10,2010 4:49 p.m.

WE SAY The resolution declaring a genocide is a foreign policy blunder.

And the award goes too ...

By IDS Weekend Staff · Wednesday, March 10,2010 4:32 p.m.

The winners of our Oscar contest have been selected

Former ATO Little 5 riders will race under new name, 'Emanon'

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Wednesday, March 10,2010 4 p.m.

When the Schwinns crossed the finish line of last year’s Little 500 race, Alpha Tau Omega placed eighth. Just a year later, the team no longer exists.

Proposed math, English standards released

Wednesday, March 10,2010 3:39 p.m.

Math and English instruction in the United States moved a step closer to uniform — and more rigorous — standards Wednesday as drafts of new national guidelines were released. Supporters of the project led by the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) hope the lists of things kids should learn at each grade level will replace a patchwork of systems across the country.