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Bloomington scene has room for tours and locals

By Doug Evans · Wednesday, Aug. 26,2009 8:28 p.m.

Hosting acts from the local and national scene, Bloomington boasts over 15 live music venues in addition to numerous house shows, music festivals and large-scale concerts.

IU inducts new freshman class

By Carrie Schedler · Wednesday, Aug. 26,2009 7:01 p.m.

This year’s Freshman Welcome Induction Ceremony welcomed freshmen and their families with speeches by prominent University figures such as President Michael McRobbie, Provost Karen Hanson and IU Student Association President Peter SerVaas.

Sarkodie in Soccer America’s All-American list

Wednesday, Aug. 26,2009 5:49 p.m.

IU senior defender Ofori Sarkodie has been added to the 2009 Soccer America’s Second Team All-American list.

IU study says cancer patients separated from spouse, partner have shortened survival rate

Wednesday, Aug. 26,2009 3:02 p.m.

A new Indiana University study suggests that patients diagnosed with cancer during a separation from their spouse or partner may face a shortened survival rate.

Initial shipment of swine flu vaccine to arrive in Indiana by mid-October

By Ken Kusmer · Wednesday, Aug. 26,2009 12:51 p.m.

Indiana expects to receive an initial shipment of more than 800,000 doses of swine flu vaccine in mid-October with additional dosages expected to arrive weekly, state officials have told local health officers.

Designers show off Fall Fashions at Glamorama

By Nicole Vargas · Wednesday, Aug. 26,2009 11:33 a.m.

Friday in Chicago saw a night of lights, glamour and high fashion as top designers such as Roberto Cavalli, Jean Paul Gaultier and Marc Jacobs gathered in the Second City to show their latest trends at Macy’s annual Glamorama.

IU Transportation Services announces start of late night bus routes

Wednesday, Aug. 26,2009 11:29 a.m.

The Night Owl bus service will start Thursday at midnight. The Thursday to Saturday route picks passengers up from 12 a.m. to about 3 a.m.

Meth lab discovered in Indianapolis

Wednesday, Aug. 26,2009 11:23 a.m.

The Indianapolis Fire Department discovered a meth lab in Indianapolis around 1 a.m.

IU Athletics moves 2010 matchup against Penn State to FedEx Field in Washington

Wednesday, Aug. 26,2009 11:13 a.m.

IU football will have a chance to play at the largest professional sports venue in the US Nov. 20, 2010.

Journalism School announces speaker series

Wednesday, Aug. 26,2009 11:02 a.m.

Wall Street Journal and Fox Sports journalists, NPR CEO to speak this fall

Sobriety checkpoint to happen in Monroe County

Wednesday, Aug. 26,2009 10:43 a.m.

Indiana State Police will enforce a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, Sept. 4 in Monroe County.

Pre-sale for Ben Folds tickets begins Thursday

Wednesday, Aug. 26,2009 10:03 a.m.

Pre-sale tickets for the Ben Folds concert at the IU auditorium will be available beginning 10 a.m. Thursday.

Sen. Ted Kennedy dies at 77

By Glenn Johnson · Wednesday, Aug. 26,2009 1:46 a.m.

BOSTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the liberal lion of the Senate and haunted bearer of the Camelot torch after two of his brothers fell to assassins' bullets, has died at his home in Hyannis Port after battling a brain tumor. He was 77.

Follow the IDS on Twitter for move-in day updates

Wednesday, Aug. 26,2009 12:58 a.m.

Follow the IDS Twitter account today for up to the minute updates on IU move-in day. Also, check idsnews.com for updates on move-in day and welcome week news.

Welcome Week kicks off with move-in day

Wednesday, Aug. 26,2009 12:11 a.m.

Thousands of students and their families arrive in Bloomington Wednesday for Residential Programs and Services move-in day. Welcome Week activities and traditions also begin Wednesday with the Freshman Induction Ceremony.

What's going on around campus this week

Wednesday, Aug. 26,2009 12:09 a.m.

What's happening during Welcome Week

Purdue, IU overbook dorms, students stuck

Wednesday, Aug. 26,2009 12:07 a.m.

Students from Purdue and IU don't have dorm rooms to live in.

Pakistani Taliban admit Mehsud killed in US strike

Wednesday, Aug. 26,2009 12:05 a.m.

Two commanders of the Pakistani Taliban said the militants’ top leader, Baitullah Mehsud, is dead

J-school names associate deans

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Aug. 26,2009 12:04 a.m.

The School of Journalism recently announced new associate deans for both undergraduate and graduate studies.

2010 IU recruit Brandon Mobley planning Nov. visit to Bloomington

By Sean Morrison · Wednesday, Aug. 26,2009 12:03 a.m.

3-star basketball recruit Brandon Mobley recently announced he had whittled his possible college choices to Cincinnati, South Carolina and IU.

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