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New bill could punish parents for student truancy

By Michelle Sokol · Tuesday, April 19,2011 10:16 p.m.

House Bill 1101 could make it unlawful for parents to fail to notify their child’s school in the case of an absence.

IU launches first juvenile justice research institute in the nation

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Tuesday, April 19,2011 10:16 p.m.

Karen Grau, IU alumna and president of Calamari Productions, had to get a certain number of votes from the Supreme Court justices to exempt Calamari from the law prohibiting cameras in courtrooms for juvenile cases.

Hero to speak at Purdue commencement

By Michael Auslen · Tuesday, April 19,2011 10:15 p.m.

The pilot who he safely landed a disabled U.S. Airways airplane in the Hudson River is returning to his alma mater to deliver the commencement address at 9:30 a.m. May 15.

Gary police fined $850,000 for severe beating charge

By Mary Kenney · Tuesday, April 19,2011 10:11 p.m.

Corporal Anthony Blood was found guilty in Hammond Federal Court for severely beating 63-year-old Gary resident and Army veteran Percy Perry on June 24, 2007.

Just let the kid paint his toenails

Tuesday, April 19,2011 6:32 p.m.

WE SAY our culture sends plenty of messages more harmful than a J. Crew ad featuring a boy with pink toenails.

Water bottle manifesto

By Danielle Fleischman · Tuesday, April 19,2011 6:31 p.m.

Among my friends I have become known as the water bottle lady.

Breaking down Obama's proposed cuts

By Mark Dunbar · Tuesday, April 19,2011 6:30 p.m.

Spending cuts and debt reduction have become the dominant political mantras in Washington throughout the recent weeks, especially with both of the two “money-driven parties” recently introducing long-term debt reduction plans in order to “confront” the United States’ growing national debt.

We need a power shift

By Christopher Babcock · Tuesday, April 19,2011 6:29 p.m.

As individual interest groups we’re weak, but we’re strong as a unified voice for change. Let’s work together to hold the Obama administration and Republicans across the nation accountable.

Local skateboarders enjoy spring weather at Upper Casades Skate Park, attempt 'concrete' challenges

By Deanna Allbrittin · Monday, April 18,2011 10:47 p.m.

On a Wednesday in spring, eight guys climbed out of multiple cars within minutes of each other, grabbing skateboards out of backseats and trunks at Upper Cascades Skate Park.

Column: Learning from Dora

By Lily Miller · Monday, April 18,2011 10:46 p.m.

When I was a little girl, I grew up in Whiting, Ind., a small town on the northwestern-most point of the state. My parents moved there after getting married but had problems fitting in and being accepted by the neighbors and townspeople for reasons none of us really understand.

Ballet project meets Buskirk

By Isabel Dieppa · Monday, April 18,2011 10:44 p.m.

“Ballet at the BCT: The Choreography Project” opens at 7 p.m. today at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater and will also run Wednesday. The show is free and open to the public.

A life lost: Belton’s final days recounted

By Alex Benson · Monday, April 18,2011 10:44 p.m.

Don Belton did not respond to emails or phone calls. He was supposed to be in Honolulu with his friend, Mara Miller. Don bought a plane ticket to depart from Indianapolis International Airport at 8 a.m. Dec. 28, 2009.

Brio Pop Society unites musicians

By Kelsey Collisi · Monday, April 18,2011 10:42 p.m.

Bloomington has one of the best contemporary music scenes in the Midwest and one of the best music schools in the world. IU graduate Loren Gurman decided to join the two in a creative experiment.

Little 500 attracts crowds, boosts local business

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Monday, April 18,2011 10:37 p.m.

Any other week of the school year, senior Kyle Tutton goes out to a bar twice a week on average.

Communications VP to transition

By Claire Aronson · Monday, April 18,2011 9:53 p.m.

Mark Land, IU alumnus and former IU journalism lecturer, will replace Larry MacIntyre as the associate vice president of university communications July 1. MacIntyre will retire June 30.

IU partners with Energy Research Center

By myriam sopel · Monday, April 18,2011 9:50 p.m.

The Indiana Geological Survey, an applied research institute of IU, has been chosen as one of the U.S. partners in the newly created U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center.

IUPD appoints Laury Flint as deputy chief

Monday, April 18,2011 9:47 p.m.

Laury Flint has been appointed deputy chief of the IU Police Department on the Bloomington campus.

Celebrating Easter with Pysanky

By Claire Wiseman · Monday, April 18,2011 9:45 p.m.

Pysanky are Ukranian Easter eggs, traditionally created to celebrate. When finished, these eggs contain layers of color and amazing detail.

Smoking ban bill defeated by Ind. Senate committee

By Michela Tindera · Monday, April 18,2011 8:59 p.m.

The bill that would make it illegal to smoke in most public places in Indiana was recently defeated in an Indiana Senate committee.

House Bill 1002 passes, may help create charter schools

By Michelle Sokol · Monday, April 18,2011 8:56 p.m.

Among Gov. Mitch Daniel’s comprehensive education reform package is House Bill 1002, the charter school bill. The bill, which passed the full Senate last Tuesday with a 29-20 vote, aims to ease the process of opening new charters.

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