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Kyrie Irving, No. 9 in class of 2010, set for IU visit weekend of Oct. 2

Monday, Aug. 31,2009 9:14 a.m.

It was not a matter of “if,” but instead a matter of “when.” Five-star senior point guard Kyrie Irving will be on campus for his official the weekend of Oct. 2, according to Adam Zagoria.

Progressive party crushes longstanding conservative party in Japan

Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:59 p.m.

Japan’s opposition swept to a historic victory in elections Sunday, crushing the ruling conservative party that has run the country for most of the post-war era and assuming the daunting task of pulling the economy out of its worst slump since World War II.

Fall of the Wall: 20 years later

By Andrew Morris · Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:58 p.m.

BERLIN – Nearly 20 years ago, in November 1989, the deconstruction of the infamous Berlin Wall began. Berlin today is quite different than it was then, and one look at the Wall will show you. Remnants of the Berlin Wall only exist in a few select spots throughout the city.

Jet-lagged euphoria

By Katie Knish · Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:57 p.m.

AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France – Euphoria: the first emotional stage of a study-abroad experience, due mainly to a somewhat rabid and irrational love of the host country and a tendency to overlook cultural differences.

Students find a new home in cultural centers

By Alyssa Goldman · Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:57 p.m.

All of the cultural centers on campus, including the Latino Cultural Center/La Casa and the Asian Culture Center, had open houses filled with food and a chance for students to interact with each other on Friday.

Religious groups spread message of faith at festival

By Alyssa Goldman · Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:52 p.m.

Attendees at FaithFest were out to prove that despite IU’s party-school reputation, students have a variety of different religions and many have strong convictions in their faith.

Fall job fair sees increase in students, decrease in employers

By Vanessa Valentin · Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:49 p.m.

Pizza X’s sign at this weekend’s fall job fair read “Now hiring freaky people,” but organizations hiring anyone – freaky or otherwise – were more scarce this year than in past years.

N.E.R.D concert welcomes students, contributes to Make-A-Wish Foundation

By Rachel Krasnow · Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:47 p.m.

N.E.R.D’S funky beats not only served as entertainment for IU students Saturday night, but as a way to benefit children in need.

Middleton hopes to rebound from slow 2008 season

By Greg Rosenstein · Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:46 p.m.

Two seasons ago, IU senior defensive tackle Greg Middleton led the nation in total sacks with 16 and finished fifth in the Big Ten with 17 tackles for loss. He finished 2008 with only four sacks and 18 tackles on a team that finished last in total defense in the conference.

Around Campus

Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:46 p.m.

Campus events happening this week.

Welcome Week arrests increase

Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:45 p.m.

The IU Police Department made 45 arrests from Aug. 26 to 30, up from the 43 arrests made during last year’s Welcome Week.

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Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:43 p.m.

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Dean Goldsmith aims to redefine being greek at IU

By Molly Johnson · Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:43 p.m.

Dean of Students Pete Goldsmith said his main goals for the greek system include getting back to the ideals sororities and fraternities were founded on.

IU staff gives back-to-school tips

By Caitlin Johnston · Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:43 p.m.

Making the transition from summer to school is hard enough, so here are some tips and reminders to make the first week of class go as smoothly as possible.

Annual Spirit of IU event teaches freshmen sports’ traditions

Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:41 p.m.

Deafening booms from noisemakers and competing residence hall chants pulsated through Assembly Hall as freshmen filed in for their first taste of Hoosier spirit at Traditions and Spirit of IU on Friday afternoon.

Fans tweet for The Used’s new album

Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:41 p.m.

With one tweet, fans of the rock band The Used can listen to their entire new album, “Artwork,” for free.

Comedian collides logic and morals at The Funny Bone

By Allison Tyra · Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:38 p.m.

With only two classes left until graduation, Ryan Stout dropped out of college and never looked back. The comedian moved to Los Angeles and has been performing on television and at clubs around the country ever since, adding Bloomington’s The Funny Bone to his list when he entertained audiences this past weekend.

Music groups prove ‘Tried and True’

By Keiara Carr · Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 11:33 p.m.

Bloomington Parks and Recreation closed out the summer season on Sunday with its “Tried and True” concert featuring local groups such as Gordon Bonham Duet, The Dynamics and Craig and the Crawdads at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Team goes 3-0 in first tourney, drops one set

By Drew Allen · Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 10:18 p.m.

IU volleyball coach Sherry Dunbar and junior middle blocker Ashley Benson both said they would like to start the season 3-0 heading into the Flo Hyman Invitational in Houston. The Hoosiers did just that, winning all three of their matches in the University of Houston-hosted tournament and being crowned champions of the event.

Hoosiers rebound from preseason loss

Sunday, Aug. 30,2009 10:16 p.m.

After losing their first preseason game since 2004 on Thursday, the Hoosiers recovered by beating DePaul 3-0 on Saturday.

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