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Student supports Haiti with song

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Feb. 10,2010 11:15 p.m.

Amy C. Wolff, a graduate student in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, is working with a non-profit organization, the ZyOzy Foundation, to raise $30,000 to benefit the CARE Earthquake Relief Fund. How is she doing it? Through song.

No matter what, there is love

By Keiara Carr · Wednesday, Feb. 10,2010 11:01 p.m.

Lately, love has had a rough time.

Comedian’s American Idol debut increases ratings

By Associated Press · Wednesday, Feb. 10,2010 10:57 p.m.

Ellen DeGeneres’ debut on “American Idol” drove up ratings for the singing contest and drew praise from fellow judge Kara DioGuardi.

BPD officer’s merit, performance awarded

By VINCE ZITO · Wednesday, Feb. 10,2010 9:30 p.m.

During undercover operations, Bloomington Police Department Detective William Jeffers was able to make drug contacts. These same contacts were able to assist him in charging four men in the murder of Mario Wright, which occurred July 19, 2009.For this reason, Jeffers was named BPD’s Officer of the Year.

Survey shows women “greener” than men

By Kevin Doran · Wednesday, Feb. 10,2010 9:25 p.m.

As the popular saying goes, men are from Mars and women are from Venus; however, they both live on Earth. So why would one sex care more about this planet than the other?

Teen arrested in killing of anti-gang counselor

Wednesday, Feb. 10,2010 7:23 p.m.

LOS ANGELES — When Ronald “Looney” Barron urged a young graffiti tagger to put away his paint cans, he was doing what he viewed as his mission — steering kids away from crime — but he paid for it with his life. Los Angeles police arrested a 16-year-old boy on Tuesday, saying he would be charged with murder for shooting Barron to death Sunday night after Barron confronted him.

Buckeyes rout Hoosiers, 69-52

Wednesday, Feb. 10,2010 7:13 p.m.

Trumped by the Buckeyes by 25 points Jan. 6, IU lost another one to their Big Ten rivals in meager fashion, 69-52 at Assembly Hall.

Justice for jihadists

Wednesday, Feb. 10,2010 7:10 p.m.

WE SAY Sept. 11 masterminds should not be tried in military tribunals.DISSENT Obama should admit the folly of trying terrorist masterminds as civilians.

The porn down under

By Josh Kraus · Wednesday, Feb. 10,2010 7:05 p.m.

Last week, the Australian Classification Board announced it would start banning the sale and distribution of adult films featuring small-breasted women and depictions of female ejaculation .

Being active? Let me think about it

By Hank Greene · Wednesday, Feb. 10,2010 7:03 p.m.

I am someone vehemently opposed to any sort of physical exertion, and I have watched gleefully as our society has become progressively lazier.

Internet’s Roulette

By Henry Alderfer · Wednesday, Feb. 10,2010 7:02 p.m.

The Internet is quickly becoming the last refuge of a scoundrel in a world where everything is rapidly shifting to connectivity.

Fictional couples we adore

By IDS Weekend Staff · Wednesday, Feb. 10,2010 6:43 p.m.

WEEKEND staffers discuss their fave fictional pairings.

For the love of chocolate

By Lauren Clason · Wednesday, Feb. 10,2010 6:19 p.m.

“There’s an inherent sensual quality of chocolate,” says BLU Boy owner David Fletcher, cupping his hands as if about to dip them into a liquid chocolate pool.

Spread the love around

By Alyssa Goldman · Wednesday, Feb. 10,2010 6:05 p.m.

Stating that sophomore Sarah Kintzel does not have the best Valentine’s Day plans would be an understatement.

Putting the hate in holiday

By Adam Lukach · Wednesday, Feb. 10,2010 6:01 p.m.

Valentine’s Day. To many it reeks of consumerism and pseudo-affection — an isolated date that arbitrarily emphasizes love more than any other day of the year.