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Security crackdown imposed at Afgahn embassy

Friday, Sept. 4,2009 1:18 a.m.

The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan has banned alcohol and assigned American personnel to watch the embassy’s security guards following allegations of lewd behavior and sexual misconduct at their living quarters.

Hoosiers defeats Eastern Kentucky, 19-13

Thursday, Sept. 3,2009 11:48 p.m.

IU defeated Eastern Kentucky 19-13 in its first game of the season.

Hoosiers to take on No. 6 Gators

By Pat Hickey · Thursday, Sept. 3,2009 11:40 p.m.

Riding a 3-0 record into the weekend, the Hoosiers will face No. 6 Florida Gators (3-0) at 1 p.m. Friday in Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Concert to celebrate Judy Garland’s legacy

By Tia Walker · Thursday, Sept. 3,2009 11:39 p.m.

She wore ruby-red slippers and traveled to Oz, but instead of going back to Kansas, she’s arrived in Indiana. IU’s Hoosier Musical Production aims to pay tribute to Judy Garland 8 p.m. on Sunday in the Frangipani Room at the Indiana Memorial Union. Tickets are $10 with valid student ID and doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Team heads to Ohio for 5th matchup with Bobcats

By Aaron Siegal-Eisman · Thursday, Sept. 3,2009 11:39 p.m.

On Friday, IU field hockey takes on the Ohio University Bobcats for the teams’ fifth all-time meeting.

Former journalist, translator premieres emotional portrait exhibit

By Danielle Paquette · Thursday, Sept. 3,2009 11:35 p.m.

Bloomington artist Yelena Yahontova knows no bounds. The Belarusian-American photographer’s exhibit decorates the walls of Bloomington’s Wandering Turtle Art Gallery & Gifts. Her artist’s reception will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Former Cinemat reopens as live music bar The Bishop

Thursday, Sept. 3,2009 11:33 p.m.

The empty space the Cinemat left behind at its closing has now been put to use. The Bishop is a new bar in Bloomington and will have a grand opening Friday and Saturday. It will serve patrons both beer and live music. The opening on Friday is at 11 p.m. and is open to those 21 and over. Saturday’s opening at 10:30 p.m. is open to those 18 and older.

Freshmen prepared for first home tournament

By Drew Allen · Thursday, Sept. 3,2009 11:32 p.m.

The seven freshmen volleyball players have yet to play a match at home with the added excitement of familiar surroundings and an overwhelmingly cream-and-crimson fan base. This weekend, they'll get their chance.

Downtown inspires student artists

By Kelsey Finn · Thursday, Sept. 3,2009 11:30 p.m.

Growing up in a small college town in Illinois, graduate student Kristin Carlson lacked a lively downtown similar to Bloomington, and after returning from a summer abroad in Venice, she was inspired by the “city of many squares.” This inspiration became a collaborative art display titled Interpreting the Square: Thirty Artists Explore Downtown Bloomington. The display opens with a reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the Bloomington City Hall Atrium. The exhibit can be viewed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday until Sept. 30

Team eyeing payback at IU adidas/Credit Union Classic

By Kevin Loughery · Thursday, Sept. 3,2009 11:29 p.m.

The sun set over Bill Armstrong Stadium on Wednesday night while the Hoosiers took to the field for their final full practice before Friday’s opener against No. 5 St. John’s.

SoFA addresses climate change

Thursday, Sept. 3,2009 11:21 p.m.

Learning about climate change goes beyond the lecture hall and becomes visual as the School of Fine Arts Gallery opens the Canary Project: Works on Climate Change 2006-2009.

Around Campus

Thursday, Sept. 3,2009 11:12 p.m.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out some of these events.

Former ISU street preacher begins classes this fall

Thursday, Sept. 3,2009 11:10 p.m.

After six years of being banned from campus, Larry Faulkner, 27, is back at Indiana State University. But this year he’s taking on a new role as student in addition to his usual one as street preacher.

IU reports 2 probable cases of H1N1, expects more to surface

Thursday, Sept. 3,2009 11:07 p.m.

Two IU students have probable cases of H1N1, the University confirmed Thursday.

IU to work on energy research

By Anna Radtke · Thursday, Sept. 3,2009 11:02 p.m.

One day after President Barack Obama gave a speech in Wakarusa, Ind., on Aug. 5, IU faculty met with government representatives and IU–Purdue University Indianapolis faculty to create a plan to research alternative energy systems.

Small satellite campus is unworthy of funding

Thursday, Sept. 3,2009 9:16 p.m.

WE SAY IUPUI’s Greenwood campus is wasteful spending that benefits few.

Déjà Vu

By John Hill · Thursday, Sept. 3,2009 9:14 p.m.

“Who are you?” asked the perplexed naked man standing before Him. “My name is Dr. G. O’Donnell, but those who know me call me God.”

The blame game

By Danielle Fleischman · Thursday, Sept. 3,2009 9:12 p.m.

Time, though, has shown that while America was quick to accept Obama as a liberator, they are also unsympathetic in any shortcomings he might have.

James Bond, not Ron Jeremy

By Chris Nelson · Thursday, Sept. 3,2009 9:10 p.m.

I get that you’re drunk but, ladies and gentlemen, saying something Ron Jeremy would say probably isn’t the best way to hop in the sack. And even if that line does work, I don’t think it would be a good idea to get down and dirty with the person who went for it.

Fire house opens doors for tours

By Bailey Loosemore · Thursday, Sept. 3,2009 8:58 p.m.

Lights atop fire trucks will flash and horns will blare this weekend, but not because firefighters will be called into action. Bloomington firefighters will show off their fire trucks to visitors at their annual Be Safe Fire Department Open House, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Bloomington Fire Department on Fourth and Lincoln Street during the 4th Street Festival.