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Kelley Scholars program opens doors for top freshmen

By Pooja Kansal · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 11:37 p.m.

Five hundred soon-to-be freshmen flocked to campus last spring in hopes of being named Kelley Scholars in IU’s Kelley School of Business.After a rigorous weekend filled with group and individual interviews, faculty luncheons and activities, the students returned home where they waited for “the call.” The nine Kelley Scholars receive full tuition and a stipend for living costs for four years, as well as the opportunity to study abroad for free.

We The Living draws fans to Hoosier Den

By Nicole Vargas · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 11:32 p.m.

Students gathered at the Hoosier Den at Foster Quad on Wednesday night to listen to the unique sounds of the indie-rock band, We The Living. The band, which has been praised by both Perez Hilton and fans for its meaningful lyrics and melodious sounds, captured the attention of attendees.

Short-film festival coming to the Whittenberger

By Kyle Kerns · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 11:27 p.m.

“One world. One Week. One Festival.” Posters for the 12th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival are all over campus this week.

Garage sale benefits art programs

By Margaret Ely · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 11:25 p.m.

The small-town feel of a garage sale met the big time venue of the IU Art Museum at the ninth annual Decorate Your Digs! sale Wednesday. The IU Art History Association and IU Art Museum’s works-on-paper department put together a collection of used and donated mats, posters, frames and books for sale to raise money.

Multicultural centers give students ‘choice of colors’

By Alyssa Goldman · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 11:05 p.m.

Rhythm and blues singer Curtis Mayfield is famous for his song “Choice of Colors.” In it he asks “If you had a choice of color, which one would you choose my brothers?” This song inspired “Choice of Color: Brown Bag Series,” a discussion series about controversial issues dealing with race. Four IU culture centers organized the series – La Casa, the Asian Culture Center, First Nations and the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center.

Wandering Turtle lives it up during Day of the Dead

By Patrick Craig · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 11:04 p.m.

The spirits of the dead will invade Bloomington’s Wandering Turtle Art Gallery & Gifts. The gallery will begin collecting items Thursday to display on a community altar for Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. The display will continue through Nov. 2.

COAS offers diverse degree options

By Alyssa Goldman · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 11:03 p.m.

After leaving Puerto Rico for the U.S., Arlene Diaz, associate professor in the Department of History and director of Latino Studies, shifted her view on life.

ATF investigates Opry fire in Nashville

By Alex Benson · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 11:01 p.m.

The pending investigation of the Little Nashville Opry has gained the attention of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The national task force arrived in Brown County on Wednesday.

Anthropologists preserve history, language of the Assiniboine

By Benjamin Kerns · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 11 p.m.

After two failed attempts and thousands of dollars spent on schooling, former IU doctoral student in anthropology Linda Cumberland finally has a chance to finish her dream.

Recycling for free, paying for trash

By Peter Stevenson · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 11 p.m.

With a price tag of $2 per bag, trash collection in Bloomington can be an expensive proposition for students. But Sanitation Director Shelby Walker knows a way people can halve the amount of trash they throw out.

Girls Inc. helps members learn, develop life skills

By Lindsey Ferguson · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 10:58 p.m.

Dozens of girls grab the chairs beneath them. Their bouncing ponytails and quiet humming signal eagerness at Girls Inc., as attendance is taken and announcements are made.

Girls Inc. helps members learn, develop life skills

Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 10:55 p.m.

Dozens of girls grab the chairs beneath them. Their bouncing ponytails and quiet humming signal eagerness at Girls Inc., as attendance is taken and announcements are made.

Question Glenn Beck

By Matthew Gorman · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 10 p.m.

A word of advice: just stick with screaming “Amurika!” I promise, you will sound more intelligent.

LOTUS FEST 2009

By IDS Weekend Staff · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 9:29 p.m.

It’s that time of year again. Today, 33 bands and artists from all over the world will converge in Bloomington to showcase the sounds of Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas for the 16th annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival. From fusion to electronica to traditional folk, Lotus has it all, and WEEKEND has a sampler of who and what you’ll hear.