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Baseball slips before finale at Illinois

By Drew Allen · Wednesday, May 18,2011 7:06 p.m.

Senior Dylan Swift provided some fun and sparked a rally in the Hoosiers' 8-4 loss to Louisville on Tuesday at Sembower Field, but coach Tracy Smith said he believes the team is mentally ready for its final regular-season series this weekend at Illinois.

Softball ready for NCAA regional play

By Dennis Glade · Wednesday, May 18,2011 7:03 p.m.

The Hoosiers will participate in postseason play for the first time since 2006 when they match up with DePaul on Friday as part of the NCAA Division I Softball Championship.

Bloomington happenings

Wednesday, May 18,2011 7 p.m.

The best in Bloomington entertainment for the weekend

Bloomington band the Main Squeeze preps for first festival

By Adam Lukach · Wednesday, May 18,2011 6:58 p.m.

Crowds of 500 to 600 people have been heading to The Bluebird Nightclub to see the Squeeze's most recent shows. Those huge numbers caught the attention of the folks at Summer Camp music festival.

It’s the end of the world as we know it (and I feel fine)

By Andrew Crowley · Wednesday, May 18,2011 6:56 p.m.

You say the rapture is coming May 21? No sweat.

Chick-fil-A issues move to IUB

By Lauren McConnell · Wednesday, May 18,2011 6:32 p.m.

Seven IU South Bend students requested a public hearing about the Chick-fil-A on their campus, but their complaints have been forwarded to the IU Office of Procurement Services in Bloomington because they have authority over vendors.

Cornhole: An IU Tradition

By Lauren McConnell · Wednesday, May 18,2011 6:29 p.m.

It’s also referred to as corn toss or Indiana horseshoes, but most Hoosiers recognize the two wooden platforms and corn bags as Cornhole.

Step into Fitness plan urges daily walking

By Lauren McConnell · Wednesday, May 18,2011 6:27 p.m.

With IU Campus Recreational Sports’ summer program, faculty and staff can keep track of their step count as they walk their way to a healthy lifestyle.

Applications for Citizens' Academy now available

Wednesday, May 18,2011 6:25 p.m.

Participants enroll in an approximately six-week course explaining how the city runs its day-to-day affairs. They are given an in-depth tour of each major Bloomington government department, including the Mayor’s office, City Council and the Utilities Department.

Former Restaurant Tallent chefs run food cart

By Sarah Brubeck · Wednesday, May 18,2011 6:22 p.m.

Theresa Ochoa walked up to a food cart during her lunch break in her red high heels and examined the workers wearing T-shirts that read “Happy Pig.” She looked at the empty grill at the corner of Indiana and Kirkwood avenues before asking, “What are you selling?”

Local businesses struggle during the summer months

By Lindsey Erdody · Wednesday, May 18,2011 5:23 p.m.

After finals were finished and bags were packed, students eventually left town for the summer.

Limbaugh puts American Politics in Limbo

By Oliver Wise · Wednesday, May 18,2011 4:59 p.m.

For several months I’ve been recreationally following American political commentator, Rush Limbaugh. Before I move on, I would like to say this is not an attack on the beliefs of any party or person. My main concern is not what Limbaugh and other conservative talk show hosts are preaching, but rather how they are preaching it.

Come with me if you want to live (chat)

By Ryan Dagley · Wednesday, May 18,2011 4:58 p.m.

Microsoft is purchasing the video chat company Skype for $8.5 billion, and you should be excited.

Summer Reading is Cancelled

By Michael Thomas · Wednesday, May 18,2011 4:56 p.m.

Finally, summer vacation is here. No more school assignments getting in the way of all the reading I wanted to do during the semester. Now I have sunny days to sit and read anything I want.

IU to close School of Continuing Studies due to budget cuts

Wednesday, May 18,2011 3:31 p.m.

President Michael McRobbie announced Wednesday that due to mounting budgetary restrictions, IU will close the School of Continuing Studies.

IU Cinema, Jacobs School collaborate for movie score competition

Wednesday, May 18,2011 1:57 p.m.

Undergraduate Jacobs student Ari Fisher, a composition major with a minor in orchestral conducting, was selected as the winner of the competition.

Gov. Daniels declares a state of emergency for 34 counties

Wednesday, May 18,2011 11:18 a.m.

Gov. Daniels has declared a state of emergency for 34 counties, including Monroe County. Most of the counties are located in the southern portion of the state, where flooding from record spring rain has been particularly severe.

What Osama’s death means to the rest of the world

By Therese Kennelly · Tuesday, May 17,2011 3:29 p.m.

Osama Bin Laden’s death really was the shot heard around the world. From the Varsity Villas in Bloomington, Ind. to Accra, Ghana, his death made news all over. Yet, for many people who were watching the events unfold, Americans’ reactions to the killing of Osama influenced their opinions of America more than their opinions of his death.

Convicted murderer of IU professor sentenced to 50 years in prison, 5 years probation

Tuesday, May 17,2011 2:48 p.m.

Michael Griffin was sentenced to 55 years today for the murder of IU assistant professor Don Belton in December of 2009 by Monroe County Circuit Judge Teresa Harper.

Center on Congress pamphlets included in new government toolkit

Tuesday, May 17,2011 1:32 p.m.

The Center on Congress at IU has provided two of its most popular booklets to be included in the new edition of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ “Civics and Citizenship Toolkit,” released by the government Monday.

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