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Africa: the forgotten continent

By Therese Kennelly · Monday, Sept. 6,2010 5:14 p.m.

Typically when students study abroad, they go to the traditional European countries. Thus, when I first told my friends and family I would be studying abroad in the West African nation of Ghana for the spring semester of 2010, they looked at me stunned and asked either “Why?” or “What will you do there?” To which I replied that I would be a regular college student, taking classes and such.

Accepting violence in the media

By Sarah Hann · Monday, Sept. 6,2010 5:12 p.m.

I’ve never been a big video games fan (Mario aside). So I don’t have much experience in the “realistic violence” games where people gun down enemies and beat up prostitutes. Thus, the “violence in video games leads to bad trends in behavior” argument hasn’t really had an effect on me. Then I discovered how disturbing people’s reaction to media can truly be.

Bruin earns weekly men's soccer honor

By IDS staff · Monday, Sept. 6,2010 3:33 p.m.

Junior forward Will Bruin was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts against California Friday and No. 5 UCLA Sunday.

Local services close for Labor day

Monday, Sept. 6,2010 12:33 p.m.

Today is Labor Day and with that brings closings around Bloomington.

4th Street Festival attracts artists from across nation

By Taylor Smith · Monday, Sept. 6,2010 12:28 a.m.

This weekend, 121 artists brought their work to Bloomington. Artists from every part of the country — from as far as Kissimmee, Fla., and Paso Robles, Calif., — traveled to Fourth Street to display their photography, jewelry and large mosaic farm animals, to name a few.

15-year-old basketball star commits to IU

By Greg Rosenstein · Monday, Sept. 6,2010 12:19 a.m.

James Blackmon Jr., a high school freshman guard from Fort Wayne’s Bishop Luer’s High School told Crean on Thursday that he wanted to commit to the Hoosiers.

Vampire Weekend kicks off auditorium season

By Bennett Fuson · Monday, Sept. 6,2010 12:14 a.m.

Moving away from the recent trend of hip-hop groups performing for Union Board’s annual Welcome Week show, the IU Auditorium will treat students to one of indie rock’s most critically acclaimed bands when Vampire Weekend performs today.

15-year-old basketball star commits to IU for 2014 recruiting class

By Greg Rosenstein · Monday, Sept. 6,2010 12:10 a.m.

James Blackmon Jr., a high school freshman guard from Fort Wayne’s Bishop Luers High School, told Crean on Thursday that he wanted to commit to the IU men's basketball team for 2014.

Administration demands cease, desist from Ultrinsic gambling website

By Bailey Loosemore · Monday, Sept. 6,2010 12:10 a.m.

Ultrinsic Motivator Inc., a website that allows students to gamble on their grades, is under fire from the IU Administration, which is demanding a cease and desist from the website.

Hoosiers' Will Bruin tricks No. 5 Bruins in Sunday’s blowout

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Sunday, Sept. 5,2010 11:39 p.m.

No. 20 IU scored its most goals since its Oct. 19, 2005 victory against Butler in upsetting No. 5 UCLA 5-1. The victory was Todd Yeagley’s first win as head coach in Bloomington.

Continuing Studies grows, new endowment anticipated

By Nathan Miller · Sunday, Sept. 5,2010 11:28 p.m.

After almost two years of funding from the Bernard Osher Foundation, Bloomington Continuing Studies may be eligible to receive a $1 million endowment.

I would walk 500 miles

By Nathan Hart · Sunday, Sept. 5,2010 11:28 p.m.

Mark Boyle, the radio play-by-play announcer for the Indiana Pacers, is on a 5-week, 500-mile walk around the state of Indiana to raise money for the Indiana Children's Wish Fund.

IU professors line the shelves

By Molly Johnson · Sunday, Sept. 5,2010 11:25 p.m.

Check out a list of recent book titles written by members of IU faculty.

FSA Fun Festival celebrates culture

By Jake New · Sunday, Sept. 5,2010 11:23 p.m.

The Fun Festival, organized by the IU Filipino Student Association, took place in Dunn Meadow and offered a dunk tank, face painting and even a kissing booth.

2011 Labor Day Change in Sight

By Katie Dawson · Sunday, Sept. 5,2010 11:19 p.m.

This time next year, students will have a day off from classes.

Early deficit too much for women's soccer team

By Kevin Wang · Sunday, Sept. 5,2010 11:01 p.m.

In the first-ever meeting with Nebraska on Saturday, IU lost to its future Big Ten rival 3-1 at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Volleyball sweeps adidas Classic, Benson earns 2nd MVP

By Aaron Siegal-Eisman · Sunday, Sept. 5,2010 10:56 p.m.

The IU volleyball team (6-0) remained undefeated in non-conference play this weekend with wins against Arkansas State, Illinois State and North Carolina State in the IU adidas Classic in University Gym.

Pot eradication efforts are in full swing in Indiana

By IDS staff · Sunday, Sept. 5,2010 10:55 p.m.

About 19,000 marijuana plants with an estimated street value of $47.5 million have been eradicated by Operation Hoosier Thunder in their commitment to crack down on illegal marijuana growers in Southern Indiana.

Former Bloomington mayor reflects on long career from D.C.

By Alyssa Goldman · Sunday, Sept. 5,2010 10:50 p.m.

You can take the man out of Bloomington, but you can’t take the Bloomington out of the man. At least this is true for John Fernandez, the Bloomington mayor from 1996 to 2003, who now lives in Washington, D.C. and works for the Obama administration.

Pesticide use starts organic discussion

By Mary Kenney · Sunday, Sept. 5,2010 10:45 p.m.

Organic is healthier. Organic makes no difference. The argument about pesticides has been around for a long time, and both sides present compelling arguments.

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