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Going Godard

This week, The Criterion Collection released its own edition of “Pierrot le Fou (Pierrot the Fool),” a wonderful introduction to the world of French director Jean-Luc Godard.

WEEKEND highlights some of the most memorable movies and songs about religion

Blooming Burritos

Known for its burritos but idealized for its dedication to fresh and organic ingredients, Laughing Planet Café is often revered in Bloomington as the quintessential good-for-you restaurant.

Finding the fun in faith

lthough IU is a public school, students don’t abandon their religion when they come here, and some choose to join religious organizations on campus. WEEKEND has profiled some of those organizations, highlighting the social opportunities they provide.

A zombie to religion

IDS opinion columnist, Jacob Levin, reflects on his spiritual history.

What celebs say about religion

Even Hollywood has its fair share of opinions about religion. From views on kaballah to Unitarianism, we’ve compiled our favorite celebrity quotes on the subject.

Unitarian Universalism opens its doors to everyone

Unitarian Universalists are often misunderstood. "Usually, when someone asks me, 'What do UUs believe?' it is a gentle way of asking, 'So who is your God, anyway?'" said junior Nick Kieper, and a Unitarian since he was 14.

House approves bill to create vote centers

More voters could cast ballots at centralized polling sites instead of traditional neighborhood precincts or submit absentee ballots by mail without giving an excuse under a bill that cleared the Indiana House of Representatives Tuesday.

Nearby ranches offer reward for saddles stolen Monday night

Ranchers and horse-barn owners are hoping a $2,600 reward will help catch the thieves who have swiped saddles worth thousands of dollars from two southern Indiana ranches.

Spit in Owen County cop’s meal no surprise to Bloomington officers

An Owen County police officer got an extra surprise in his Spencer, Ind. fast-food lunch, and it was not a toy. The officer is pressing charges after finding saliva in his soda. While this is an isolated incident, many local officers find that it is something to be concerned about.

Student arrested for guns has criminal history

Law student Jesse M. Sneed has been arrested multiple times for various violations. Some pertained to weapons.

Severance package prohibits Sampson from suing

Former IU men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson’s severance agreement stipulates that he cooperate with IU during its investigation into five major recruiting violations alleged by the NCAA.  SLIDESHOW:  The Sampson saga  VIDEO:  Greenspan press conference  DOCUMENT:  Severance agreement

Permit a hit

Toward the end of the first class of the day, everyone starts to grow restless. Papers rustle as notebooks are slammed shut, and the sharp ripping of zippers starts to sound around the room. Everyone is bustling except for one student, who sits rigid in his seat. He knows. Someone could be waiting for him right outside, ready to strike and kill when he least expects it. This is the premise of the game played by members of Collins Living-Learning Center’s Assassin’s Guild.  PODCAST:  Hoosier Headlines

IU upsets No. 20 Ohio State in overtime 69-61

For the first 33 minutes of Monday’s game between IU and No. 20 Ohio State at Assembly Hall, the visitors looked like the better team. For the last seven minutes of regulation and in overtime, the Buckeyes could barely keep up.

Sex workers take it off to educate students about industry

A variety of performances comprised the Sex Workers’ Art Show, at which audience members gathered to laugh, be shocked and, most of all, learn about the people behind the sex industry.

Coach-turned-broadcaster talks hoops with Hoosiers

Former UCLA coach and current ESPN/ABC broadcaster Steve Lavin spoke about coaching, college athletics and sports media Monday night in front of a packed house at the Ernie Pyle Auditorium.

Dakich, Hoosiers to host Buckeyes

Dan Dakich’s wife, Jackie, was in the dentist’s chair Thursday afternoon when she first heard her husband was going to coach at his alma mater. The problem? It wasn’t true ... yet.

Probably shouldn’t eat that

We’ve all been there. Bombarded with the thought of “I’ll just try this and hope for the best,” we open up that package of mysterious cheese from the back of the fridge and cautiously eat it for lunch.

Letters from abroad: She was a day tripper

BOLOGNA, Italy – I am what The Beatles call a “day tripper.”

SAD, depression not linked, but symptoms similar

It’s a common feeling. It’s the feeling of not wanting to get out of bed because of the cold weather. It’s looking outside the window and seeing snow on the ground. To most people, this feeling is the normal winter blues. To some, these feelings of sadness, depression, anxiety and sleep deprivation get in the way of living a normal life.