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Lynch vows to make offense more productive
IU coach Bill Lynch vows to improve the Hoosier offense. Among his new implementations, Lynch said the Hoosiers must gain respect in its running game. Bolstering the backfield attack will alleviate a lot of pressure off quarterbacks Kellen Lewis and Ben Chappell.
IU looks to rebound against Xavier
After losing six of its last eight games, IU will attempt to rebound today at 3p.m. against Xavier in Cincinnati. IU coach Tracy Smith will also face off with his former assistant, Xavier coach Scott Googins.
Hoosier Compass ticket wins RHA re-election
The Hoosier Compass ticket nearly swept the Residence Halls Association elections, claiming three of four executive positions after Tuesday’s re-election in Ashton Center.
Notre Dame sticking with Obama for commencement speaker
SOUTH BEND – The University of Notre Dame is sticking with its invitation to President Barack Obama to speak at its May 17 commencement despite criticism from some Roman Catholics that his views on abortion and stem cell research run counter to Catholic teachings.
2 men arrested after traffic stop
One man was arrested Monday after police say he head-butted an officer in the face.
Students to march in protest of Iraq War
Indiana Students Against War will march today in protest of the current occupation of American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Legalized cannabis yields further benefits
Another beneficial component of re-legalizing cannabis (marijuana) that doesn’t get mentioned (Editorial: “Legalizing Marijuana,” March 9) is that it will lower hard drug addiction rates. Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or DARE, will have to stop brainwashing youth into believing lies, half-truths and propaganda concerning cannabis, which creates grave future problems.
God bless the Vegans
Have you ever thought about the life of a farm animal?
Spare some change?
The morning of March 16, I paid a visit to your beautiful IU campus. With spring break in full swing I thought this would be a great opportunity to check out some of the facilities the main library has to offer.
Editorial lacks important perspective
My name is Aaron Collins (Residence Halls Association VP internal and presidential candidate), and I feel that there are several facts that have were omitted in the March 12 editorial.
Get Red-Hot next week
With student government elections coming up March 31 and April 1, you’re probably growing tired of going out of your way to avoid those of us in red shirts handing out fliers.
We are ONE
Many things separate IU students and make us different. We have students from every state in the United States and from countries around the world. Forty-four percent of us are from somewhere other than Indiana. Nearly 8 percent of us are minorities. Four thousand of us have travelled from another country to study here at IU.
Largest student festival, MovieFest, starts Thursday; films shown April 9
The world’s largest student festival, MovieFest, is coming to IU thanks to a student collaboration with a host of campus organizations and local sponsors. The festival provides students with cameras and laptops for free so they can create their own 5-minute films within a week, said senior Jack Shannon.
Hillel Center seeking the next ‘Campus Super Star’
The Helene G. Simon Hillel Center is looking for the most talented vocalist on campus. The center is sponsoring “Campus Super Star” competition at 7 p.m. today in the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, according to a press release from the IU Hillel Center. Thirty-one contestants will compete for the grand prize of $5,000.
Mother Bear’s collaborates with Giving Back to Africa
Mother Bear’s Pizza will be indirectly supporting people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo today. Mother Bear’s will donate $2 to Giving Back to Africa for every large pizza a customer orders with a coupon through dine-in or delivery. The deal takes place from 5 p.m. to midnight today. Customers can obtain the coupon either through the Students Taking Active Roles Today Facebook group, by printing off the flyer from givingbacktoafrica.org or by flyer handouts.
Law school encourages students to volunteer
The Maurer School of Law will be joining other law schools around the nation by establishing their Public Service Program, voluntary pro bono work to be completed by the students. Starting this fall, students will be encouraged to complete 60 hours of pro bono work while they are in the law school, according to an IU press release.
The Five Bs
Btown has been planning and adjusting its platform since last summer, and now we have the best program to help the largest number of students. Not coincidentally, all our platform initiatives focus on the Five Bs – Bikes, Books, Break, Basketball cameras and Btown Express buses.
Bonus Hysteria in Washington
The American International Group, a company propped up by the government since last September, announced last week it had paid out $165 million in bonuses.
A Food Revolution, revisited
I spent my spring break in the Bay area, seeing close friends in Oakland, Berkeley and San Francisco, Calif.



