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Facebook retracts Terms of Use change

Following concerns raised by users and consumer advocates, Facebook announced late Tuesday night it would retract a controversial change in its Terms of Use policy.

‘Skeleton Chase 2’ kicks off next week

The alternate reality game “Skeleton Chase 2: The Psychic” is designed to do two things: to get students engaging in physical activity and let them have fun.

Consistent Badgers pose challenge for Hoosiers

Since 2001, when Bo Ryan took over as Wisconsin's head coach, the Badgers have possessed one of the most recognizable styles of play in the country with their slow-it-down, slug-it-out defensive mentality.

Poster competition to educate on women in science

Graduate and undergraduate women in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics will have the opportunity March 6 to display research in their respective fields.

IU aims for 4th conference title

The women's swimming and diving team closed out Wednesday evening in second place at the Big Ten Championships, behind Big Ten frontrunner, defending champion Minnesota.

Literature professor, alumnus dies at 92

Longtime professor of literature Henry Remak died at his home last Thursday at age 92, following a prolific University career spanning seven decades.

Hoosiers prepare for Wildcats

IU (16-8, 9-6) will try to continue its winning ways as it takes on Northwestern (6-19, 2-12) tonight in Evanston, Ill.

First IU sustainability director named

In an effort to increase IU’s sustainability, the University has named Indianapolis architect William M. Brown as its first director of sustainability. 

Director of Indianapolis cancer center dies

Founding director of the IU Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center Dr. Stephen Douglass Williams died Sunday of the very disease to which he devoted his life’s work.

Crean, Ryan reunite in Big Ten

In a season where only the abnormal seems expected, Tom Crean’s going to get a little piece of homemade comfort tonight. Although one doubts if Bo Ryan is going to make it all that comfortable.

IU student’s life celebrated

A year ago this month, sophomore Rachel DiPietro-James was anxiously awaiting her return to Argentina to study abroad for the semester when she was killed in an car accident several months before her trip. Now, her friends at IU have decided to host a benefit concert to raise money for a memorial tree and a scholarship in her name.

1 killed in unrest on French Island Guadeloupe

A man was shot dead as he drove during the night during riots and protests over the high cost of living, officials said Wednesday – the first fatality in a nearly month-old strike that has hammered this French Caribbean island’s tourist industry and paralyzed daily life.

Court reverses ruling bringing 17 detainees to U.S.

A federal appeals court has overturned a ruling that would have transferred 17 Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United States.

Iran says it has built long-range unmanned aircraft

Iran has built an unmanned surveillance aircraft with a range of more than 600 miles – enough to reach Israel – a top defense official said in remarks published Wednesday.

Attorney General says U.S. acts cowardly on race

Attorney General Eric Holder described the United States Wednesday as a nation of cowards on matters of race, saying most Americans avoid discussing awkward racial issues.

Attorney General says U.S. acts cowardly on race

The grad school debate

If you’ve heard that a college degree is the new high school diploma, you’re not alone. According to the United States Department of Labor news release from 2007, 67.2 percent of high school graduates went on to attend two- or four-year college programs. That’s 11.3 million American youth – your peers – a portion of whom will leave college with the same degree you’ve earned, looking for the same job you want.

Tickets, VIP package go on sale for Lil’ Wayne concert in Indy

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday for the March 21 concert at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis featuring Lil’ Wayne, T-Pain, Gym Class Heroes and Keri Hilson, according to a Live Nation press release.

Symposium to help graduates find jobs

When senior Molly Gabbard realized there was a lot she didn’t know about finding a job in the arts, she decided to do something about it.She created Making Art Work, a free symposium about careers in the arts.

Veteran’s hobby becomes art

At 100 years old, World War II veteran, former general store owner, husband, grandfather and nature lover John Schoolman has seen and accomplished countless things. But being featured in ArtsWeek this year is a first for him.Schoolman will be one of the artists featured in ArtsWeek 2009. His personal and political expressive canes and walking sticks will be on display at the Mathers Museum of World Cultures, 416 N. Indiana Ave., until March 8.