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Union Board begins a new century of service to unite student groups

By Vanessa Valentin · Thursday, Jan. 21,2010 10:50 p.m.

It’s the largest student programming organization on campus, it serves as a governing body and helps to program some of the biggest events at IU. Founded in 1909 with the purpose of uniting student organizations on campus, Union Board will be swearing in its 101st board on Saturday.

Green event promotes healthy eating habits

By Adrienne Kaplan · Thursday, Jan. 21,2010 10:48 p.m.

Bloomington Eats Green is a weekend full of learning how to eat better. Not just eating healthy, but eating in a way that is good for the environment – and a way that involves the least amount of pain for animals and benefits local farmers as well.

Senate wants gay marriage unconstitutional

By Jacob Groves · Thursday, Jan. 21,2010 10:42 p.m.

It’s a debate that has enveloped the United States from coast to coast. Opinions on the argument seem to be as divided as the nation that it encompasses is wide, only amplified by that fact that there is little middle ground to stand on.

Brain Bee to test students on neuroscience

By Amanda Bridgman · Thursday, Jan. 21,2010 10:39 p.m.

An annual competition that tests high school students on their knowledge of neuroscience and health issues related to the brain is taking place at IUPUI on Saturday.

City Council meeting lasts for more than six hours

By Elvia Malagon · Thursday, Jan. 21,2010 9:58 p.m.

After a six-hour-long meeting Wednesday, the Bloomington City Council approved an ordinance to create a planned development unit for South Patterson Drive.

Meteorite strikes Va. doctors office

Thursday, Jan. 21,2010 8:33 p.m.

Doctors at a small practice in Lorton, Va., got a big surprise when a tennis ball-sized meteorite punched a hole through their roof. No one was injured.

Pa. flight diverted following prayer confusion

Thursday, Jan. 21,2010 8:32 p.m.

Authorities say a misunderstanding about a Jewish prayer ritual led to the diversion of a U.S. Airways flight to Philadelphia.

Study examines terrorist dropouts

Thursday, Jan. 21,2010 8:30 p.m.

A new study suggests family ties might play an important role in a person’s willingness to commit terrorist acts. The report by the Washington Institute for Near East Policy looked at dozens of terrorists, trying to figure out what motivates terror dropouts and how others might be influenced to turn their backs on violent operations.

I’m with Coco

By Jordan Zaslow · Thursday, Jan. 21,2010 7:40 p.m.

I recognized the difference between Conan O’Brien and Jay Leno when I was 11 years old.

Hey Democrats, stop wasting time!

By Stephen Hammoor · Thursday, Jan. 21,2010 7:39 p.m.

Democrats, if nothing else, repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” This would not only be an act to satisfy disappointed Democrats – it would be the repeal of a policy that is both a slap to human rights and a stain on Obama, who promised to be a “fierce advocate” for GLBT rights.

What’s up with the squirrels?

By Tyler Atkins · Thursday, Jan. 21,2010 7:31 p.m.

With so many dramatic political and economical issues facing IU students every day, there is one question that is on everyone’s mind: “What is up with the squirrels at IU?”

Mixed signals out of Bay State special election

Thursday, Jan. 21,2010 7:26 p.m.

WE SAY a poor candidate cost the Democrats a long-held seat and maybe more.

Hoosiers down Nittany Lions, 67-61

Thursday, Jan. 21,2010 7:13 p.m.

Led by a Dumes off the bench and Watford's board-crashing, the Hoosiers held off Talor Battle and the Nittany Lions, keeping Penn State winless in the Big Ten.

Cadets use IUPD program to get a jump start on careers

By VINCE ZITO · Thursday, Jan. 21,2010 12:12 a.m.

As one of only seven police academies in Indiana, the IUPD Police Academy trains current undergraduate students to become officers while they earn their college degree.

The massive, the minute

By Andrew Anderson · Thursday, Jan. 21,2010 12:05 a.m.

The Large Hadron Collider at the European Organization for Nuclear Research in Switzerland reopened in October after two years of repairs.

IU hopes for first Big Ten road win

By Zina Kumok · Thursday, Jan. 21,2010 12:01 a.m.

Halfway through the season, the Hoosiers have seen almost everything. A victory at Madison Square Garden. A loss to a nationally ranked opponent. And this past Sunday, an overtime conference win. But an away win? That’s yet to happen.

Stolen items sometimes turn up at pawn shops

By Sarah Brubeck and Mickey Woods · Wednesday, Jan. 20,2010 11:59 p.m.

Ace Pawn Shop manager Chris Banol and TomCats Pawn Shop store clerk John Eller have seen their share of stolen items that turn up for sale.

Apartment break-ins plague students

By Alyssa Goldman · Wednesday, Jan. 20,2010 11:58 p.m.

As students went home for winter break, a wave of break-ins hit Bloomington. While some apartment complexes were safe, others were hit heavily.

Study shows students reporting more mental health issues

By Jessica Haney · Wednesday, Jan. 20,2010 11:10 p.m.

A study released last week found that five times as many high school and college students today have anxiety and other mental health issues than they did in the 1930s.

Expert challenges climate change

By Kevin Doran · Wednesday, Jan. 20,2010 11:08 p.m.

Brian J. Soden, a climate expert and professor, gave his speech “The Reality of Global Warming: Cold Facts on a Hot Topic” in the Maurer School of Law, on the science behind the controversial topic of climate change.

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