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Faculty study effectiveness of iPads in classroom

By Claire Aronson · Monday, Dec. 13,2010 12:18 a.m.

Eight IU-Bloomington faculty members have access to iPads as a part of a year-long experiment to gauge the effectiveness of iPads in the classroom, said John Gosney, faculty liaison for University Information Technology Services.

Trustees battle with increasing campus costs

By Katie Dawson · Monday, Dec. 13,2010 12:18 a.m.

The IU Board of Trustees challenged financial officers to come up with solutions to help offset the $24.9 million shortfall for the projected expenses for 2011-12.

Wrestlers open Big Ten slate

By Max McCombs · Monday, Dec. 13,2010 12:17 a.m.

The IU wrestling team is 6-0 this season in duals, but with the Big Ten opener against Northwestern on Wednesday fast approaching, the team is practicing harder than ever to keep up with its conference rivals.

Santa Claus, Ind. residents celebrate holiday season year-round

By Charles Scudder · Sunday, Dec. 12,2010 11:28 p.m.

Elmer Dilger pulls up in his pickup truck with Santa Claus riding shot gun next to him. He wears a red baseball cap that reads, “I believe in Santa Claus, IN,” with a picture of a cartoon Santa carrying a sack of gifts.

Southern Indiana man lives as Santa Claus

By Michael Auslen · Sunday, Dec. 12,2010 11 p.m.

Santa Claus is real. In a cabin nestled way in the back of the Santa Claus Christmas Store in Santa Claus, Ind., jolly old Saint Nicholas greets passersby and welcomes children young and old to take a photo on Santa’s knee.

Column: Loss to Kentucky provides hope for the Hoosiers

By Nathan Hart · Sunday, Dec. 12,2010 10:38 p.m.

Nathan Hart writes that the fact that IU stayed competitive for so long against a ranked opponent in a hostile environment, which the Hoosiers will experience many times in the Big Ten, means something.

2nd-chance points slow Hoosiers at Kentucky

By Ryan Winn · Sunday, Dec. 12,2010 10:31 p.m.

IU kept Kentucky to just 36 percent shooting Saturday at Rupp Arena, but the Wildcats pulled down 18 offensive boards in total and outscored the Hoosiers 21-4 in second-chance points.

Final stretch in 2nd half dooms IU

By Greg Rosenstein · Sunday, Dec. 12,2010 10:27 p.m.

A nine-minute scoring drought contributed to the Hoosiers’ 81-62 loss to No. 16 Kentucky on Saturday at Rupp Arena.

Volleyball team's season ends in straight-set loss to USC

By Aaron Siegal-Eisman · Sunday, Dec. 12,2010 10:23 p.m.

No. 6 seed USC ended the Hoosiers’ tournament run in the third round in Dayton, Ohio, winning in straight sets by scores of 25-18, 25-21 and 25-20.

Bloomington Playwrights Project presents comedic murder mystery ‘Artifice’

By Isabel Dieppa · Sunday, Dec. 12,2010 10:05 p.m.

Director Tom Evans described “Artifice” as a door farce with a bit of Agatha Christie murder mystery.

‘Christmas Carol’ to come to Buskirk-Chumley stage

By Rachel Trees · Sunday, Dec. 12,2010 10:03 p.m.

"A Christmas Carol" is being performed by the Cardinal Stage Company and will haunt the Buskirk-Chumley Theater stage from Dec. 17 to Dec. 26.

‘The Calumet Reel’ singer to play solo at The Bishop

Sunday, Dec. 12,2010 10:01 p.m.

David Townsend James will perform a solo show along with Kernal Garner, Randolph Robinson and Dan the Abandoned at 8 p.m. Monday at The Bishop’s One Dollar Show.

Hollinden performs at the Bluebird

By Barb Anguiano · Sunday, Dec. 12,2010 9:58 p.m.

The last day of classes meant another “end-of-semester show” organized by music professor Andy Hollinden on Dec. 10 at The Bluebird Nightclub.

GPSO names grad student of the month

By Claire Aronson · Sunday, Dec. 12,2010 9:41 p.m.

Francisco Parada, a doctoral student in neuroscience and psychology, was selected as the Graduate Student of the Month for December.

At IU, clearing snow is shared task

By Lindsey Medlen · Sunday, Dec. 12,2010 9:38 p.m.

At this time of year, IU has precautions and plans in place for when it does snow — whether it’s the weekend or not.

IU’s new color is green

By Caitlin Peterkin · Sunday, Dec. 12,2010 9:33 p.m.

From encouraging recycling to teaching students smart conservation habits, IU is striving for a greener campus.

Union Board elections select 12 new directors, 4 return for next year

By Christine Spasoff · Sunday, Dec. 12,2010 9:28 p.m.

Now, Union Board will be under the direction of a new set of leaders — 12 new and four returning.

Miss Indiana advances to Vegas

By Margaret Ely · Sunday, Dec. 12,2010 9:25 p.m.

She may be a California native, but junior Gabrielle Reed is ready to represent Indiana in the upcoming 2011 Miss America Pageant.

Parsons named first Krane Scholar

By Claire Aronson · Sunday, Dec. 12,2010 9:23 p.m.

Junior Sam Parsons was named the first recipient of the Krane Scholars Award, an award recognizing an outstanding student in the School of Informatics and Computing or the School of Journalism.

Hollinden, Gass perform at The Bluebird

By Barb Anguiano · Sunday, Dec. 12,2010 7:10 p.m.

The last day of classes meant another “end-of-semester-show” organized by music professor Andy Hollinden on Friday at The Bluebird Nightclub.

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