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Don't call it a comeback

While it might not be a wolf in sheep’s clothing, “Return of the Wu and Friends” is not what it appears to be either.

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Bloomington Tweets

Steak ’n Shake waitress walks fine line as local legend, rebellious server

Peggy Richard is a late-night legend. Some call her “momma,” others call her “Terminator” because she refuses to put up with nonsense.

Assembly Hall getting new $2M roof

The Hoosiers are getting another addition — but not to the roster. The IU board of trustees announced Friday that Assembly Hall will get a new roof.

Despite budget cuts, McRobbie talks additions in State of the University

The scene was befitting for the British Parliament during IU President Michael McRobbie’s second “State of the University” address, which took place Tuesday in Alumni Hall of the Indiana Memorial Union.

RPS losing housing spots for next fall

Finding spots for the incoming freshmen to live has been a problem the last few years for Residential Programs and Services, even placing students in lounges temporarily. And it’s an issue that won’t be going away anytime soon.

Phi Psi brother reports assault

A Phi Kappa Psi brother notified the IU Police Department Tuesday that he was a victim of assault in his fraternity house two weeks ago. The attack was similar to one sustained by an individual in McNutt Quad on Wednesday, he said.

Semi trailer separates from cab

A semi separated from its cab at 7:02 a.m. Tuesday when the driver made a right turn onto Jordan Avenue.

Professor’s site offers career choices, networking

IU’s campus will become a guinea pig for a brand new networking Web site, CultureU, that will debut in September.

Television audiences might enjoy action over violence

Ban on texting struggles to help

Driving and using a cell phone simultaneously results in driving performance similar to that of drunk driving, according to a driving simulator study.

Hoosiers off to Big Ten Championships

The No. 25 IU men’s swimming and diving team, winless in dual meets since defeating Northwestern on Oct. 23, will attempt to avenge losses when the Men’s Big Ten Championships begin today in Columbus, Ohio.

ESPN suspends PTI host Kornheiser for comments about anchor Storm

ESPN has suspended host Tony Kornheiser from his television talk show “Pardon the Interruption” for two weeks for comments he made on the radio last week about SportsCenter anchor Hannah Storm’s clothing.

IU tennis' upset sending shock wave through conference

IU coach Lin Loring’s women’s tennis team was looking for a jolt heading into the Big Ten season as it got ready to face No. 10 Tennessee on Sunday.

Redder showing versatility for IU

In her three seasons as a Hoosier, junior Nicole Redder has never missed a game. Now, her consistent contribution comes in a more versatile manner.

Music school offers live performances over internet

It was all a part of setting up to record the opera. This weekend and next these and other students from the Jacob School of Music Recording program will stream “La Rondine” live over the Internet.

Fashion faux pas on ice

This year, figure skating fashion went beyond tassels, taffeta and bedazzled duds. From the creepy to the culturally insensitive, the costumes worn during the figure skating events have made the games more interesting to watch.

Prof. to perform with brass quintet

Jeff Nelsen, Jacobs School of Music horn professor first saw Canadian Brass perform when he was 12 years old. Tonight he will join the brass quintet on the Buskirk-Chumley Theater stage.

Indiana ranks high in tobacco use

Only West Virginia has more smokers than Indiana, says Forbes.com.

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