Longform

Junior Santiago Gruter has one main opponent to overcome this season – himself

By Justin Albers · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 10:49 p.m.

Like all athletes, Gruter loves to win. He loves it so much, in fact, that he absolutely cannot stand losing. When a call goes against him, Gruter lets his disgust be known. He sometimes rides his emotions too much.

Hoosiers play Penn State, return for Pacific on senior day

By Aaron Siegal-Eisman · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 10:30 p.m.

IU field hockey plays two different teams in its last weekend in Bloomington. IU has only beat Penn State once in its last 10 tries. The team also plays Pacific this weekend, a team they have won against all three times they played.

IU to face Iowa, begin final stretch of season

By Pat Hickey · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 10:27 p.m.

Nearing their final stretch of conference play, the Hoosiers play five games in 13 days starting Sunday. The game’s are scheduled closely , however, back in September the team had four games in eight days, so they feel as if they’ve prepared for it.

IU to play Penn State in contest shown on ESPNU

By Drew Allen · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 10:25 p.m.

The IU volleyball team is one of three teams tied for sixth in the Big Ten going into this weekend’s slated matches. The Hoosiers (15-8, 3-5) could have tiebreakers over each of the other two after their road trip.

IU scientists build new camera to detect eye damage

By Anna Radtke · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 9:17 p.m.

Professor of Optometry and director of IU’s Borish Center for Ophthalmic Research Ann Elsner is building a digital camera that uses laser scanning to screen for eye damage caused by diabetes and other sources of vision loss.

Ambassador to address U.S.-India relations

By IDS staff · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 9:15 p.m.

Ambassador Arun K. Singh will speak Friday about the relationship between India and the United States.

Designing bags for Alzheimer’s

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 9:12 p.m.

Jocelyn Solorzano has designed more than 50 eco-friendly bags for her Going Green For Grandpa campaign, to raise money for Alzheimer's disease.

Festival of the Falls to create atmosphere like Oktoberfest

By Pat Manaher · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 8:11 p.m.

This weekend, the Festival of the Falls offers the community a chance to indulge in the changing autumn leaves and brisk temperatures.

Bloomington 350 to fight for climate change

By Stephanie Kuschel · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 8:07 p.m.

Bloomington 350, a local chapter of the international climate organization 350.org, will join grassroots coalitions around the world to raise awareness about climate change through the International Day of Climate Action.

Better to be safe than sorry

By IDS · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 7:27 p.m.

WE SAY Health care workers and others should take precautions and get the H1N1 vaccine.

An autumn ode

By Joshua Held · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 7:25 p.m.

I love autumn. I’m not bitterly mourning the loss of days at the beach or 80 degree weather. Instead, I’m enjoying the unique combination of crisp air and warm sun, of the new coloring of trees and of the memories locked away in autumn.

Entertainment tomorrow

By Doug Hungerford · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 7:24 p.m.

Recent quarrels between the White House and Fox News have fueled a fierce debate about what news in America is and should be.

Hiding behind a bottle

By Josh Kraus · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 7:22 p.m.

While an individual’s capacity to hate can spawn from many social and cultural circumstances, there is one pathetic explanation that is nothing more than a whimpering excuse: “I was drunk.”

Chilean cuisine

By Nicole Cooper · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 4:13 p.m.

SANTIAGO, Chile - Chile, like every country, has some of its own unique, popular dishes. Chilean cuisine includes a combination of Spanish influences with later influences from Europe and the Middle East.

Men's tennis players perfect today

Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 2:57 p.m.

The IU men's tennis team won all four of its singles matches on Thursday at the Wilson/ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championship.

Hilly Hundred bike ride expected to draw thousands

Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 1:11 p.m.

ELLETTSVILLE — More than 5,000 bicyclists are expected to ride through Indiana this weekend as part of the annual Hilly Hundred.

Semi tanker explodes at 465-69 split in Indianapolis

Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 12:50 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — A liquid propane tanker exploded on a highway ramp, closing Interstates 69 and 465 in Indianapolis.

Art classes begin second session

Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 12:42 p.m.

The Bloomington Area Arts Council is now accepting registration for art classes at the John Waldron Arts Center.

Ivy Tech-Northeast opens new building

Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 12:39 p.m.

Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast will open a new building today, complete with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

‘El Bambino’

By Suzanne Perkett · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 12:45 a.m.

SANTIAGO, Chile - Tito “El Bambino,” the famous 28-year-old Puerto Rican reggaeton singer, swooned the crowd last Saturday at the Movistar Arena in Santiago.

Trending