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Healing positive

Today is more than the 20th anniversary of World AIDS day for Spencer, Ind., resident Deb Sturm. As people around the world come together to draw attention to the AIDS epidemic, Sturm will remember testing positive for HIV 11 years ago.  She contracted HIV through unprotected sex with her boyfriend. Upon discovering her status, she left him and never contacted him again. Shortly after she was diagnosed, her T-cell count – a type of white blood cell which is vital to the immune system’s capacity to function – dropped rapidly. Her doctor urged her to start treatment.SOUNDSLIDE: Healing positive

Billboard hell

Hell is real, or at least it feels like it sometimes, thanks to the crazies who purchased billboards along the entirety of the Midwest’s highways.

Personalities square off

Kenny Mayne describes himself with one word – unconventional. But Mayne’s “unconventional” mannerisms have gotten him to where he is today. His offbeat, dry sense of humor has been his trademark at ESPN for the past 13 years.

NCAA: IU on 3 years probation

On Tuesday, IU let out a collective sigh of relief when the NCAA Committee on Infractions announced it accepted IU’s self-imposed sanctions and would only penalize the school in the form of a three-year probationary period.PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines

Economic downturn encourages double-duty shopping

You’ve seen it on style.com, you’ve read it in top fashion magazines and you’ve heard it from me.

Local artist creates kaleidoscope career

Jerry Farnsworth often has a distorted perspective, at least when it comes to his work.

Committee concludes government ineffective at detecting terrorists

Fred Cate, an IU law professor and director of the IU Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research, saw almost four years of work come to an end with the release of the much anticipated National Academy of Sciences and Department of Homeland Security report on the use of information-based programs by the government to fight terrorism.

Office of Service-Learning celebrates 10-year anniversary

For 10 years, the Office of Service-Learning has been committed to connecting the community with IU, and they hope to continue to serve as an “academic bridge” for many years to come, said Nicole Schonemann, director of the Office of Service-Learning.

Palin plans Georgia runoff rallies for Sen. Chambliss

Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss enlisted Sarah Palin to rally conservatives while Democratic challenger Jim Martin pushed to activate black voters, as they grappled for advantage in a Tuesday runoff that will shape Democrats’ hold on power in Washington.

Explosions at anti-government protest sites injure 51

Attackers set off explosions at anti-government protest sites Sunday, wounding 51 people and raising fears of widening confrontations in Thailand’s worst political crisis in decades, which has strangled its economy and shut down its main airports.

MLK essay competition deadline fast approaching

In honor of January’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the office of Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs is holding its annual King Day essay competition.

Police: Pakistani militants behind Mumbai attacks

The only gunman captured by police after a string of attacks on Mumbai told authorities he belonged to a Pakistani militant group with links to the disputed region of Kashmir, a senior police officer said Sunday.

World’s oldest woman dies at 115

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. – Edna Parker, who became the world’s oldest person more than a year ago, has died at age 115.

Child’s Play collecting toys for holidays

Child’s Play is a Seattle-based game-industry charity that works with about 60 partner hospitals worldwide, including Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis.

Freshman guard taken to hospital after injury

IU freshman guard Verdell Jones went down with what appeared to be a serious head injury with about seven minutes left in the first half.Running back on defense, Jones ran blindly into a pick set by Cornell center Jeff Foote. After lying motionless at center court, play was stopped.IU coach Tom Crean, the team’s training staff and paramedics aided Jones and helped him onto a stretcher before being wheeled off the court.

LIVE BLOGGING: IU vs Cornell

Follow reporters Matt Dollinger and Tom Kirby and columnist Zachary Osterman as they blog during the men’s basketball game against Cornell. The game starts at 4 p.m. in Assembly Hall. Follow the action on the Basketblog.

Hoosiers push past Michigan to round of 8

The IU men's soccer team advanced to the round of eight after knocking off in-conference foe Michigan Saturday night.

Mumbai attacks end after 60 hours

MUMBAI, India – A 60-hour terror rampage across India's financial capital ended Saturday when commandos killed the last three gunmen holed up in a luxury hotel engulfed in flames. At least 195 people died.

Chocolate Moose might close permanently

Though Chocolate Moose only closed for the season on Monday, it might have been its last day ever.

IU women's basketball begins play in Thanksgiving Classic