Study finds students aren’t apathetic, just unaware
Today’s college students are more interested in politics than other young people, but they don’t know how to become involved, according to a study released earlier this month.
Today’s college students are more interested in politics than other young people, but they don’t know how to become involved, according to a study released earlier this month.
Eighteen campus and local organizations took a stand against global warming Tuesday, as about 20 representatives marched to IU President Michael McRobbie’s office with the hope of having him sign an agreement to participate in the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment.
Six IU tennis players, three of whom were seeded in the 64-player draw, competed in the Big Ten Singles Championship in Ann Arbor, Mich., this past weekend.
The IU volleyball team (15-13, 6-10) travels to West Lafayette at 7 p.m. today to take on Purdue (15-12, 8-8). With four matches left in the season, IU still has an opportunity to secure an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament. The bid would be IU’s first tournament appearance since 2002. The Hoosiers know the only way they can achieve that goal is by not looking ahead.
When Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri couldn’t tackle Darren Sproles on Sunday night’s opening kickoff, Sproles scored. When punter Hunter Smith couldn’t shove Sproles out of bounds on Indianapolis’ first punt, Sproles scored another touchdown.
For most teams, starting with a first-year head coach and losing several members from the previous year would necessitate a rebuilding season, but not for the IU women’s club soccer team. “We wanted to make it to nationals,” said Lynne Raymond, senior and club president.
As the son of a former NHL player and younger sibling to three college hockey players, IU ice hockey senior captain Dan Karlander knew early on that hockey would play a significant part in his life. What he didn’t know is how much his father Al Karlander would be involved in his hockey career.
Matt Coughlin brought home the tournament crown in the 165-pound weight class at the Michigan State Open as the IU wrestling team opened the season with two meets on the road.
The Union Board puts on weekly events for all IU students. But the organization’s representatives say few IU students vote for the people who are planning these events. Union Board President and senior Sarah McDonough said that each year, the percentage of IU students who vote during the Union Board elections is low compared to the number of students on campus.
Doug Strahler is only 24 years old. Yet the Syracuse University alumnus has two big responsibilities. He co-owns a graphic and Web design company and teaches once a week at S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications – his alma mater.
The transition from high school to college can present many problems for freshmen. Despite these difficulties, students said they feel IU comforts them, and they feel that Bloomington is like home.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Thousands of “Hannah Montana” fans who couldn’t get concert tickets could potentially join a lawsuit against the teen performer’s fan club over memberships they claim were supposed to give them priority for seats.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – The violinist Itzhak Perlman has been appointed artistic director of the Westchester Philharmonic, a coup for the 25-year-old suburban orchestra. Perlman, 62, will conduct most of the orchestra’s programs for three years beginning in September and will perform occasionally, the orchestra said Monday.
NEW YORK – The drama was on the streets and not on stage for disappointed theatergoers as striking stagehands picketed behind barricades in the Times Square area.
The Bloomington Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred Tuesday morning at the Speedway convenience store, 3021 E. Third St. BPD received a call at about 4:20 a.m. Tuesday from a Speedway convenience store clerk saying he had been robbed, BPD Sgt. Jeff Canada said, reading from a police report. When officers arrived, they learned that an unknown man, who acted like he had a weapon, approached the store clerk, shoved him away and told him to empty the cash register, Canada said. The store clerk told officers no weapons were displayed. The suspect is described as 6-feet tall with a thin build and wearing a baggy black and red flannel coat with a gray hoodie underneath, black gloves and a black mask, Canada said. The store clerk was unable to identify the suspect’s race. The suspect was last seen running west toward Pete Ellis Drive. BPD has obtained a video from the convenience store and is reviewing it for further evidence, Canada said.
There are some clothing items out there that should never be put together in an outfit. Jeans and a denim jacket, tights and open-toed shoes and spots with stripes are all examples of items that should never be worn at the same time.
Enrollment figures rose last year at both IU-Bloomington and Ivy Tech-Bloomington, but the Indiana Commission for Higher Education is trying to encourage more students to enroll in community colleges.
The Tony Award and Pulitzer Award-winning musical “Rent” will conclude its two-day Bloomington stop at 8 p.m. at the IU Auditorium.
The Indiana State Police are accepting applications for their 69th Recruit Academy. In an effort to recruit a more diverse group of cadets, the State Police are urging minorities and women to apply, said Sgt. Curt Durnil.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Tuesday that Democrats won’t approve more money for the Iraq war this year unless President Bush agrees to begin bringing troops home.