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Two armed robberies may be connected

By Alex Benson · Tuesday, March 23,2010 10 p.m.

Two Advance America Cash Advance locations were robbed within an hour and a half. One robbery occurred in Terre Haute and the other in Bloomington.

Muncie river tarnished by breads

Tuesday, March 23,2010 9:56 p.m.

It seems to be a mystery how hundreds of breads, bagels and buns from a restaurant ended up littering a river bank after never reaching the needy people for which they likely were intended.

Max’s place gives locals venue to showcase talents

By Daniel Brown · Tuesday, March 23,2010 9:44 p.m.

The weekly open mic night is under way and the dimly lit room is buzzing as patrons pick at their pizza, and various stringed instruments outline the surrounding green and purple walls.

'Campus Super Star' contestants prepare for semi-finals

By Rachel Cerrone · Tuesday, March 23,2010 9:42 p.m.

Campus Super Star, a talent competition for solo singers, is well underway. Semi-finalists in the three-round competition will be fighting for a top-10 spot at 7 p.m. today in the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Health care is an essential luxury

By Guest writer · Tuesday, March 23,2010 9:06 p.m.

Not everyone in college is affluent enough to afford the luxury of health insurance.

Letter

By Guest writer · Tuesday, March 23,2010 9:05 p.m.

An IDS reader responds to a recent column.

Kent State redux

By Guest writer · Tuesday, March 23,2010 9 p.m.

The central mystery of the Kent State riot has always been one thing: Did the soldiers decide to fire because they feared for their lives?

Kindle conundrum

By Sarah Hann · Tuesday, March 23,2010 8:51 p.m.

John Grisham is the latest of many authors who have made their titles available in electronic format. Grisham’s 23 books will be converted into e-book format, publisher Knopf Doubleday announced last Tuesday.

Napalm and spring cleaning

By Nick Jacobs · Tuesday, March 23,2010 8:49 p.m.

It’s time for some spring cleaning, and I have some ideas for you.

This is America, don’t speak English

By Zach Ammerman · Tuesday, March 23,2010 8:47 p.m.

I say, let the Tower of Babel fall.

Unsettling developments

Tuesday, March 23,2010 8:45 p.m.

WE SAY Benjamin Netanyahu’s feeble grip on power and the Israeli right’s relentless pursuit of new settlements are jeopardizing Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts.

Sources: Officials eyeing charges for Blackwater

Tuesday, March 23,2010 3:48 p.m.

Federal prosecutors are considering filing weapons charges against former top officials of the Blackwater Worldwide private security company over allegations they illegally stockpiled automatic rifles at the company’s North Carolina headquarters, sources say.

Jay-Z at Conseco

By Adam Lukach · Tuesday, March 23,2010 3:44 p.m.

WEEKEND's Adam Lukach went to the local show to see the legend last Saturday night.

Cutting out the middleman: How it works

By IDS staff · Monday, March 22,2010 11:54 p.m.

Amid the talk about health care, you probably missed the sweeping student loan reform tucked inside the same bill.

Government loan reform tucked inside health overhaul awaits Senate

By Associated Press · Monday, March 22,2010 11:49 p.m.

Riding the coattails of a historic health care vote, the House on Sunday also passed a broad reorganization of college aid that affects millions of students and moves President Barack Obama closer to winning yet another of his top domestic policies.

New-look Hoosiers begin spring practice

By Ryan Winn · Monday, March 22,2010 11:47 p.m.

When the IU football team trains before and during the 2010 season, the players will wear workout shirts with the word “finish” scrawled in large letters across the back. But before the Hoosiers can finish, they’ll have to start. With spring practice kicking off today, IU coach Bill Lynch said at his press conference he is excited for new beginnings at Memorial Stadium.

Accused student lowers bail, might face house arrest

By Sarah Hutchins · Monday, March 22,2010 11:45 p.m.

Hai “Howie” Yu, a sophomore facing felony rape charges for a sexual assault that took place at Foster Magee residence hall, remains in the Monroe County Jail despite a bail reduction.

Pitino, Sypher extortion case sets trial date for June

Monday, March 22,2010 10:07 p.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A June trial date has been tentatively set for a woman charged in an alleged extortion attempt of University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson set the trial for June 1 at the federal courthouse in Louisville.

Off-field problems persist for Michigan State football team

Monday, March 22,2010 10:05 p.m.

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Former Michigan State running back Glenn Winston has been sentenced to 180 days in jail and a year of probation for his role in a Nov. 22 fight with members of a campus fraternity.

Goodell pushes for OT rule changes

Monday, March 22,2010 10:01 p.m.

ORLANDO, Fla. — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell likes the proposal to modify overtime in the playoffs. Can his support sway enough owners to approve it for next season?

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