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Professor to premiere book with green message

By Kevin Doran · Monday, Feb. 23,2009 12:11 a.m.

English professor Scott Russell Sanders will premiere his latest book, “A Conservationist Manifesto,” during “An Evening with Scott Russell Sanders” from 5 to 7 p.m. today at FARMbloomington in a night full of local music, local food and a message of local sustainability.

IU junior Brittney Feldman dives in the 300-meter springboard during a dual meet against Purdue on Saturday at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center. The No. 13 Hoosiers won 210-159.

Divers secure Hoosiers’ 4th Big Ten Championship

By Kevin Loughery · Monday, Feb. 23,2009 12:07 a.m.

In large part to their depth, the IU women's swimming and diving blew away the field at the Big Ten Tournament.

Students celebrate Indonesian culture, traditions

By MaryJane Slaby · Monday, Feb. 23,2009 12:07 a.m.

Indonesian Night took place Saturday at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center and included traditional foods, dances, music and costumes. The Indonesian Student Association organized the event.

Crean looks to follow Painter’s example

By Zachary Osterman · Monday, Feb. 23,2009 12:05 a.m.

Hustle. It’s been the preferred word of IU fans everywhere this year, the shiniest silver lining they can find in a season lacking luster.

Dean of Students Dick McKaig sits with students Saturday afternoon in the Wright Formal Lounge to answer questions and address their concerns. This year McKaig was presented with a plaque for his attendance in lieu of the mugs he has recieved in years past.

Students gather for last keg with McKaig

By Julia Shedlin · Monday, Feb. 23,2009 12:04 a.m.

Students came together Saturday for the last root beer kegger with Dean of Students Dick McKaig in the Wright Quad formal lounge.

After failing to get a last second shot off before halftime, IU coach Tom Crean discusses the play with Devan Dumes (left) and Verdell Jones (right) before heading into the locker room.

IU, Purdue hope to continue intense rivalry in future

By Tom Kirby · Monday, Feb. 23,2009 12:02 a.m.

WEST LAFAYETTE – IU has had its fair share of grudge matches this season. The Hoosiers faced in-state foe Notre Dame and had border wars with both Kentucky and Illinois. But nothing compares to IU-Purdue.

Ohio State guard Brittany Johnson shoots over IU forward Whitney Thomas during the second half of a game Sunday in Bloomington. No. 20 Ohio State won 79-67.

IU lets lead slip, loses to No. 20 Ohio State

By Brandon Smith · Monday, Feb. 23,2009 12 a.m.

Although the Hoosiers were up by as many as 10 points in the first half, Ohio State handed IU its first double-digit loss of the season, 79-67.

IU forward Malik Story tries to put in a layup over Purdue's Chris Kramer. Story finished the 81-67 loss on the road with 9 points and 2 rebounds.

Purdue swats away Hoosiers' bid at 7th win

By Matt Dollinger · Sunday, Feb. 22,2009 11:42 p.m.

WEST LAFAYETTE – Even with one side in full-scale rebuilding mode, the IU-Purdue rivalry wasn’t going to make any exceptions Saturday.

Paranormal Fest 'lays out evidence'

By David Griggs · Sunday, Feb. 22,2009 11:02 p.m.

Enthusiasts of the paranormal, abnormal and supernatural gathered Saturday at Crump Theatre in Columbus, Ind., to share their experiences with the occult at Paranormal Fest.

Deborah Deckard gives Bloomington resident Judy Clouers a pedicure Wednesday evening at the Macy’s Salon. Deckard toured in Iraq and Afghanistan and after recently returning from her second tour of duty, returned to work at the salon.

Living a double life

By Sarah Bloom · Sunday, Feb. 22,2009 10:59 p.m.

Local hairstylist Deborah Deckard has seen the worst of the world through the military but is still trying to get back to normal.

Graduate student Ochmaa Escue, local high school Delgerbat Uvsh, graduate student Benjamin Hahn and junior Chris Williams perform Friday evening at The Venue at 114 S. Grant St.. Part of a Mongolian New Year celebration, the song they performed is "telling others to love and serve parents while they still can," said Williams.

The Venue gallery holds reception for Mongolian artist of the year, Soyolmaa

By Patrick Craig · Sunday, Feb. 22,2009 10:27 p.m.

Mongolia’s artist of the year, Soyolmaa (pronounced Soush-ma), is kicking off her lecture and gallery tour of the United States with a two-week stay in Bloomington, which will involve exhibitions in the city.

ArtsWeek symposium helps budding artists in bad economy

By Lauren Younis · Sunday, Feb. 22,2009 10:25 p.m.

Those studying sculpting, painting and metalworking will likely have to work harder to establish themselves in their respective fields, and on Friday, students learned how to do just that.

The Watson Twins perform Friday evening at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The Twins opened for Ben Kweller.

The Watson Twins: Soprano Squared

By Mallory Jindra and Carly Bassen · Sunday, Feb. 22,2009 10:23 p.m.

Indie-folk-country duo The Watson Twins, who recently performed at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, are remarkable in more ways than one.

Council makes right choice

Sunday, Feb. 22,2009 8:51 p.m.

The Bloomington Faculty Council passed a resolution last Tuesday that legitimized its regret for the way the Kelley School of Business awarded Gen. Peter Pace with the Poling Chair.

A missed opportunity

Sunday, Feb. 22,2009 8:49 p.m.

After nearly two years of deliberation, the IU board of trustees decided to rename the Ora L. Wildermuth Intramural Center.

Time for Roland to go

Sunday, Feb. 22,2009 8:47 p.m.

Anyone appointed to the Senate by impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich didn’t stand a good chance of becoming a popular figure.

40 days and 40 nights

By Ashley Ames · Sunday, Feb. 22,2009 8:45 p.m.

Not being a particularly Catholic person myself, I generally ignore the Lenten season.

Art isn’t easy

By Erin Chapman · Sunday, Feb. 22,2009 8:44 p.m.

As this year’s Arts Week celebrations hit their stride here in Bloomington, the national state of the arts is not worth celebrating.

No surprises

Sunday, Feb. 22,2009 8:43 p.m.

Kelley School Dean Dan Smith is quoted in the Feb. 17 Indiana Daily Student as expressing surprise that people are focusing on Gen. Peter Pace’s religion-based beliefs (that homosexual acts are immoral), beliefs he is entitled to hold.

Facebook remembers your drunk IMs

By Chad Quandt · Sunday, Feb. 22,2009 8:42 p.m.

Last week was a tumultuous time for Facebook as the Web site worked out its terms of use.

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