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Out-of-state players take to IU-Purdue rivalry

By Greg Rosenstein · Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 11:40 p.m.

When IU senior safety Nick Polk – originally from Milwaukee – first visited Bloomington, he didn’t know anything about the school’s rivalry with Purdue. Things have changed.

IU revives burial of ‘Ole Jawn Purdue’ on Friday

By Aaron Siegal-Eisman · Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 11:38 p.m.

IU used to show off its animosity every year by re-enacting the burial of Jawn Purdue, and Purdue counteracted with their burning of Miss Indiana, which died out in the mid-1970s and 1960s, respectively.

Panel asks: Is chivalry dead?

By IDS staff · Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 11:34 p.m.

A panel discussion questioned “Is Chivalry Dead, or Has Feminism Killed It?” Thursday in the Herman B Wells Library, and many opinions made for a lively discussion.

Students learn languages for free

By Kevin Wang · Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 11:32 p.m.

The Asian Culture Center is providing free Asian language tutoring sessions for students interested in Asian language and culture. Currently, students are able to learn Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Tagalog.

Conference to show off undergraduate research

By IDS staff · Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 11:30 p.m.

The 15th annual IU Undergraduate Research Conference is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday in the IMU.

Grad students juggle school, kids

By Tom Reese · Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 11:29 p.m.

Many students find it challenging enough to find time to finish homework, work on theses and look for a job. Those with children have additional demands on their time that take the difficulties of graduate school to a new level.

Chicago band set to play Bloomington debut

By Kelsey Finn · Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 11:22 p.m.

Chicago rock band Blane Fonda will be making its Bloomington debut 8 p.m. Saturday at Rhino’s All Ages Club. Opening acts include Bloomington metal bands Pariah and Horrid House Guest.

Local family band joins Haley Bonar for Bishop show

By Kelsey Finn · Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 11:19 p.m.

Alternative country singer-songwriter Haley Bonar, Sin Ropas and Bloomington family band Blue Cut will each perform at 8 p.m. Sunday.

Fourth Cinema director engages crowd with film series, vision

By Danielle Paquette · Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 11:16 p.m.

From Princeton to Paris, Dr. Sally Shafto has spread her love for film as a student, professor and translator. On Thursday, she brought the same passion to Bloomington as the fourth candidate to compete for the new IU Cinema director position.

Creativity process represents the path to success in Venue gathering

By Julie Steigerwald · Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 11:12 p.m.

As part of the Skills for the Art of Fine Living series organized by The Venue Fine Arts & Gifts, Ladi Terry, a creativity trainer and consultant, addressed an intimate gathering Thursday about the different styles, cognitive approaches and tools that apply to the creative thinking and problem solving.

Cabinets serve as social commentators in Nancy Hiller talk

By Therese Kennelly · Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 11:10 p.m.

Bloomington cabinetmaker Nancy Hiller provided a brief history of cabinets and their transformation of the kitchen space Thursday to an audience of approximately 40 people at the Monore County History Center.

Local fifth graders show their smarts to raise awareness of hunger and homelessness

By Almondia White · Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 11:06 p.m.

A school-friendly version of the popular Fox TV game show, “Are They Smarter than a Fifth Grader?”, was produced Thursday at Bloomington High School South as a charitable event for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

Local jazz artists to dust stars

By Barb Anguiano · Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 11:04 p.m.

The Stardusters Jazz Orchestra featuring Janiece Jaffe will perform Saturday at the fourth-annual show honoring legendary composer and singer Hoagy Carmichael. The event will take place from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m at KRC Catering.

LA band Los Lobos goes Disney at Buskirk

By Keiara Carr · Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 11:01 p.m.

The triple Grammy-winning band that just released their 17th album, “Los Lobos Goes Disney,” on Oct. 27 will be performing at 8 p.m. Friday at the Buskirk.

Hoochie Coo adds humor, sensuality to burlesque art

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 10:59 p.m.

The Hoochie Coo Burlesque Party will showcase local musicians, professional dancers and acrobatic pole dancing on Saturday at The Lodge.

Hoosiers stun No. 7 Louisville 2-0 in NCAA opener

Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 9:59 p.m.

Senior forward Darren Yeagle scored once with his head and once with his foot Thursday to take down No. 7 Louisville 2-0 in the NCAA Tournament’s opening round.

Parents fight cut of Indianapolis football teams

Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 9:40 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Protesters have been unable to change the decision to stop fielding football teams at three Indianapolis high schools.

Ex-Ind. Gov. to return to Vietnam prison

Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 9:39 p.m.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Former Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan plans next year to make his first trip to Vietnam since he spent 11 months as a prisoner of war in Hanoi.

6 in Ind. die from swine flu in one week

Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 9:38 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Six more Indiana swine flu deaths were reported last week, even as the number of people hospitalized with flu symptoms continued to drop.

Ind. ranks 2nd in CDC’s national smoking survey

By Holly Heerdink · Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 9:37 p.m.

The results of a recent smoking survey released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention took a hit in the state of Indiana. According to media sources around Indiana, the results of the study showed the first increase in the national smoking rate in 15 years.

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