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Freshman guard Verdell Jones looks for a pass during the Hoosiers 72-66 loss to Michigan Jan. 7 at Assembly Hall.

Men's basketball looks to stop the bleeding of a 7-game losing skid

By Tom Kirby · Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 11:54 p.m.

After the results of the two road trips in between – in which IU was knocked out early to Illinois and Ohio State by a combined score of 153-98 – being back in Bloomington can’t come soon enough for the Hoosiers.

A new year, a new jersey

By Matt Dollinger · Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 11:51 p.m.

In three seasons, Eric Gordon has gone from a man among boys to a boy among men. “Look how fresh he is!” screamed one of Gordon’s NBA teammates. “He got his draft suit on!” The former Hoosier wasn’t wearing the cream blazer he donned on draft night when he was selected seventh overall by the Los Angeles Clippers, but he was unusually dressed up.A herd of local reporters waited to interview Gordon as he changed meticulously following his hometown pro debut. If “E.J.” had his choice, he’d likely prefer to keep to himself by his locker. Instead, he was moments away from answering questions about the game-winning shot he made in double-overtime to lift the Clippers over the Indiana Pacers.

Ind. higher ed chief resigning in April

By Mike Smith · Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 11:41 p.m.

Indiana Higher Education Commissioner Stan Jones, a top architect of initiatives including a community college system and an advisory group that developed higher academic standards for public schools, will resign in April.

Thrift stores thrive in down economy

By Tyler James Perry · Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 11:38 p.m.

If you decided to cut back on holiday shopping because of the failing economy, you weren’t the only one. Sales are down for a number of businesses with some even being forced to close.

Lilly settles Zyprexa suit for $1.42 billion

By Tom Murphy · Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 11:33 p.m.

Eli Lilly & Co. taught its sales force a catchy slogan to peddle the antipsychotic drug Zyprexa for treating the elderly.

MLK Day offers volunteer events

Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 11:31 p.m.

Instead of lounging around this MLK Day, Bloomington is offering students and the community volunteer opportunities.

DVD teaches autistic children the meaning of a smile

Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 11:27 p.m.

It wasn’t until Jude met Jenny that the 3-year-old autistic boy understood what happy people look like.

Zimbabwe opposition leader, Mugabe to discuss stalemate resolution

Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 11:26 p.m.

Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader will return home this weekend after more than two months out of the country, and plans to meet with Robert Mugabe in an effort to resolve the stalemate over a power-sharing agreement.

Survey says: At 631, endangered elephant count surprises in Malaysia

Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 11:25 p.m.

A count of elephant dung revealed a surprisingly large endangered elephant population – more than 600 – in Malaysia’s biggest national park, researchers said Thursday.

Kellogg pulls crackers over salmonella concerns in its peanut butter snacks

Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 11:24 p.m.

Concerns over consumer exposure to salmonella intensified Thursday, a day after Kellogg Co. asked stores to stop selling its peanut butter sandwich crackers until the food maker can figure out if the peanut paste is contaminated.

J-School announces 3 spring speakers

Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 11:18 p.m.

Three newsmakers and authors will speak at IU this semester as part of the School of Journalism’s spring lecture series. The lectures are free and open to the public.

IU earmarks $1M to diversity programming

Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 11:16 p.m.

IU President Michael McRobbie announced $1 million in funding Thursday for 12 new University projects in an effort to strengthen diversity on IU campuses. The projects were chosen from all seven IU campuses and the funding will come the President’s University Diversity Initiative, according to an IU press release.

Dancers perform while the orchestra plays during "The Community of Dance" dress rehearsals Thursday evening at Ruth N. Halls Theatre. The performance features performances by various groups from the Jacob's School and the Theatre department, as well as works from faculty in various departments from IU.

‘Community of Dance’ features modern movement, specifies no lead dancers

Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 11:16 p.m.

A production six months in the making, “The Community of Dance,” will be slightly different than the typical IU dance performance Friday and Saturday by combining influences from body science, culture, drama and music.The Department of Kinesiology, Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies, Department of Theatre and Drama and the Jacobs School of Music are joining forces to put on the IU modern dance program’s annual concert.

IU pleased with ranking as a best value university by the Princeton Review

By Ashlee Green · Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 11:15 p.m.

IU is back on top, ranking among some of the most affordable universities. As one of three Big Ten universities on the list, IU is among the 50 “Best Value” public colleges, according to The Princeton Review. “We are pleased with the ranking as a best value, and it confirms what we believe students and families already believe about Indiana University,” said Roger Thompson, IU vice provost for enrollment management, in an e-mail interview.

7 states sue over ‘unconstitutional’ rule on health workers

Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 11:14 p.m.

Seven states sued the federal government Thursday over a new rule that expands protections for doctors and other health care workers who refuse to participate in abortions and other medical procedures because of religious or moral objections.

Classes still meet in frigid conditions

By MaryJane Slaby · Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 11:13 p.m.

Despite the National Weather Service’s wind chill advisory extending through 1 p.m. Friday, students layered their clothes, bundled up and went to class Thursday in a temperature of two degrees that felt like -14 and wind gusts of 10.7 miles per hour. “We have a reputation for not canceling classes and we will continue that way, but we’re not going to put people’s lives at risk,” said IU spokesman Larry MacIntyre.

3 IU music school students win Met Opera competition

By Maggie Conner · Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 11:13 p.m.

IU Jacobs School of Music students Kiri Deonarine, Ljubomir Puskaric and Jung Nan Yoon were named winners of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Indiana District competition Jan. 10 at IU’s Musical Arts Center.

‘Twisted’ comic Tom Mabe headlining at Bear’s Place

By Tyler James Perry · Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 11:12 p.m.

A man who got his start by harassing telemarketers will be coming to entertain the people of Bloomington. Louisville, Ky. native Tom Mabe will be the main act Monday night while Bear’s Place celebrates 26 years in Bloomington.

Pat Connor, executive director of residential programs and services, presents plans for New Ashton during an open meeting Wednesday evening at Barnes Lounge in the Ashton residence hall. Connor and Ashton residents discussed parking concerns and noise levels after the presentation.

Ashton residents voice their concerns on dorm construction

By Alyssa Goldman · Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 11:11 p.m.

Ashton residents said they feel misinformed and ignored by the administration in regard to the construction near Ashton Center. Students voiced their complaints Wednesday night to Residential Programs and Services concerning the construction near their building.

Michelle Shocked show combines music, painting

By Alex Brown · Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 11:10 p.m.

Senses will be bombarded this Saturday in hopes of leaving the audience shocked - Michelle Shocked that is.Singer-songwriter Michelle Shocked will perform with painter David Willardson as he paints live on stage, a performance art called HeART, at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.