Longform
Barney's Blockbuster
A simple touch that's hard to pinpoint
Transformers 3: Beyond Thunderdome
The closer you look, the less sense it makes
Another strong stride
Possibly the best album title this year
Beyoncé has left the building
Beyoncé takes 4 in a different direction
Animal shelter at capacity following Fourth of July weekend
Fourth of July weekend and an ongoing case where dozens of animals were rescued from an area home have resulted in a spike of animals at the Bloomington Animal Shelter.
Mother charged with neglect, possession of meth
A Bloomington mother was arrested Thursday after police found meth in the apartment she shares with her 7-year-old daughter.
Bloomington man arrested for fracturing fiancee’s jaw
A Bloomington man was arrested Friday after allegedly hitting his fiancée, breaking some of her teeth and fracturing her jaw.
Parents of missing student Lauren Spierer invite searchers to reunion
The parents of missing IU student Lauren Spierer are inviting those who have helped search for their daughter to a “searcher’s reunion” this weekend. Called “Laps for Lauren,” the event will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, at Woodlawn Field on campus.
Members of IU’s 1st black fraternity make pilgrimage to Bloomington
In 1911, surrounded by racism and segregation, 10 men founded the first black fraternity at IU — one of the first of its kind in the country. One hundred years later, an estimated 3,000 men and their families gathered in Dunn Meadow to celebrate the fraternity’s centennial.
Owners, managers of Smallwood Plaza send open letter regarding disappearance of Lauren Spierer
An open letter was sent to the Indiana Daily Student on Thursday from Smallwood Plaza managers and owners regarding the disappearance of Lauren Spierer. Lauren, an IU junior, lived at Smallwood at the time of her disappearance. She was last seen June 3.
Cause of HPER fire could be related to construction, officials say
A fire that broke out at the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation on Tuesday is believed to be related to construction that was taking place on the roof of the Ora L. Wildermuth Intramural Center, IU spokesman Mark Land said.
Benedictine monks embrace 1500 year tradition
Observing the nearly 1500-year-old Rule of St. Benedict, the monks pray five times a day on the grounds of the archabbey, a place steeped in religious history. But those in the archabbey also look toward the future.
Stargazing: Take a glimpse into the sky during July
Don’t let the hot summer heat fool you, we’re now the farthest away from the sun for the entire year. Earth is about 3 percent farther away from the sun than it was in January.
Ruling threatens drunk passengers with public intoxication charges
“Don’t drink and drive.” We’ve all heard it countless times, and many students often take advantage of designated drivers. But a recent Indiana Supreme Court decision said even if you’re not driving, you can be charged with public intoxication if you are in a vehicle.
IU students create, bring books to Rwandan school
Since 2009, IU students, through the Books and Beyond Project, have created and delivered books to a primary school in Rwanda.
John Lennon: songwriter, pop icon, ...closet conservative?
Andrew Crowley breaks down the likelihood of the Beatles' frontman's potential Republican tendencies.












