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Tips to help navigate scheduling

By Lindsey Erdody · Wednesday, June 1,2011 12:01 p.m.

Creating a schedule can be one of the trickiest parts of starting college. Joyce Miller, an assistant director of advising for UD, offers these tips to make it easier.

Shop class 101

Wednesday, June 1,2011 11:57 a.m.

From cute little tops to awesome posters, Bloomington is bursting with great places to spend. Here are a sampling of the close-to-campus favorites.

Study abroad offers students unique experiences outside of Bloomington

By Lauren McConnell · Wednesday, June 1,2011 11:55 a.m.

When former IU student David Kerner was watching hippopotamuses on a camping safari in Botswana, he didn’t know he would be woken up by one at 4 a.m. outside his tent that night.

State police to conduct sobriety checkpoint

Wednesday, June 1,2011 10:56 a.m.

The Indiana State Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Monroe County on Friday, June 3.

IU Board of Trustees approves 5.5 percent tuition, fee increase

By Aaricka Washington · Tuesday, May 31,2011 6:01 p.m.

The IU Board of Trustees has approved a 5.5 percent hike in tuition and fees for IU Bloomington— a two percent higher increase than what was recommended by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.

Dental care failure

By Sarah Hann · Tuesday, May 31,2011 2:52 p.m.

IU does more than just educate students. The various branches of the school also help Indiana residents, especially in health care areas.

3 teenagers injured in accident on SR 48

Tuesday, May 31,2011 2:46 p.m.

Three teenagers sustained multiple injuries in a car accident in western Monroe County Tuesday morning, according to the Monroe County Sheriff Office.

Women’s basketball to play two games in Cancun

Tuesday, May 31,2011 2:40 p.m.

The IU women’s basketball team is looking at some warm weather midway through its 2011-12 season.

UITS provides tips to keep you, your computer protected

By Lindsey Erdody · Tuesday, May 31,2011 12:39 p.m.

Moving into to campus involves more than putting clothes away and setting up the mini refrigerator. Students also need to set up the Internet on their computers, learn how and where to print those upcoming assignments and know how to keep their laptops safe.

Just FYI: An IU glossary

Tuesday, May 31,2011 12:37 p.m.

Here are some key terms that are useful to know on campus so you can pretend you’re not really a freshman.

Helpful hints for getting textbooks

By Caitlin Ryan · Tuesday, May 31,2011 12:36 p.m.

Although there are a variety of alternatives, for some students, buying books the traditional way is the way to go. However, students now have the option to rent books, buy them online from other companies or purchase them in the form of e-books.

Top five IU teams to watch

By Connor O'Gara · Tuesday, May 31,2011 12:32 p.m.

These are the teams everyone at IU is talking about. Get in the stands to check out what they're all about this year.

Shows you have to watch

By Rachel Trees · Tuesday, May 31,2011 12:30 p.m.

IU offers a variety of shows throughout town every year. These are just a few for you to start exploring.

Traditions allow students to get involved in IU legacy

By Lauren Rearick · Tuesday, May 31,2011 12:27 p.m.

IU traditions help to bring together people of all races, cultures and personalities, as well as open doors for shy people to emerge from their shell and stand confidently alongside their fellow Hoosiers. Here are a few traditions we celebrate at IU.

Bloomington venues offer variety of acts to explore

By Rachel Monnier · Tuesday, May 31,2011 12:24 p.m.

Despite its small town feel, Bloomington has a lively music scene. Check out this sampling of its music venues for a variety of musical acts and styles almost every night of the week.

Welcome Week events

Tuesday, May 31,2011 12:20 p.m.

These activities might seem like “forced fun,” but Welcome Week is a great opportunity to learn your way around campus and experience all IU has to offer. Take advantage of the free food, tours and advice while you can. If you don’t, by the end of your first week you’ll wish you had. (And hey, it’s better than just sitting in your room.)

Fight the Freshman 15

By Kirsten Clark · Tuesday, May 31,2011 12:14 p.m.

There’s so much to worry about going into your freshman year: getting lost, making friends, and the dreaded “Freshman 15.” Fortunately, IU makes it easy for students to get fit and stay in shape with its two recreational facilities.

IU Board of Trustees approves 5.5 percent tuition increase

Tuesday, May 31,2011 10:25 a.m.

The IU Board of Trustees has approved a 5.5 percent hike in tuition and fees for IU Bloomington — an increase two percent higher than what was recommended by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.

Goings-on in the Bloomington arts scene

Monday, May 30,2011 4:35 p.m.

Here are a few events that are happening this week.

Hubers, Poore qualify for second straight NCAA meet in men’s 5K

By myriam sopel · Monday, May 30,2011 2:12 p.m.

It was two-for-two for IU on Saturday in the men’s 5,000-meter event. Juniors Ben Hubers and Andrew Poore earned their qualifications for the NCAA Outdoor Championships on June 8-11 in Des Moines, Iowa with fourth- and fifth-place finishes, respectively, in the NCAA East Preliminary Meet at IU’s Robert C. Haugh Track and Field Complex.

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