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Students of the Department of Theater and Drama perform the dress rehearsal of the classic musical "Oklahoma" on Monday evening at the Lee Norvell Theatre. Junior, Mark Banik and Kerry Ipema perform as Curly and Laurie.

Emmy winner Pinney directs ‘Oklahoma!’

By Alex Brown · Wednesday, April 15,2009 9:11 p.m.

When most theatergoers think of the Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein musical “Oklahoma!,” they might recall sitting in the audience of a high school performance, struggling to keep their eyes open.But with a talented cast and an award-winning director, audiences can expect to stay wide awake during the IU Department of Theatre and Drama’s upcoming production.

IU freshman guard Nick Williams loses the ball as he heads to the basket during IU's 65-52 loss to Illinois on Sunday at Assembly Hall. Williams had eight points.

IU's Williams to leave at end of semester

Wednesday, April 15,2009 9:11 p.m.

IU freshman guard Nick Williams has decided to transfer to another school at the end of the semester. The 6-foot-4 Williams, from Mobile, Ala., started 29 games last season and averaged 8.9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.

Freshman guard Williams to transfer

Wednesday, April 15,2009 9:10 p.m.

Nick Williams is the second player from last year’s recruiting class to transfer.

Responsibilities begin day one

Wednesday, April 15,2009 9:09 p.m.

After the unofficial vote count declared the Btown ticket had won the IU Student Association elections, we cautiously noted that “it seems Btown has won an IUSA election that won’t have to be decided by the IUSA Supreme Court.”

Student-produced “Hammer and Nail” opens this weekend

By Anna Batcheller · Wednesday, April 15,2009 9:08 p.m.

Composers from the Jacobs School of Music and dancers from the IU Contemporary Dance Program have been working all year to present this weekend’s performance of live music and dance at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Concerns with funding for Campus Bus

By DJ Funkhouser · Wednesday, April 15,2009 9:08 p.m.

The Red-Hot ticket was the only one in the IU Student Association election to raise the problem of a lack of funding for the IU Campus Bus Service. Although they naively hinted that an expedient solution was possible, merely bringing up the issue is helpful for awareness.

Bloomington Playwrights Project announces Reva Shiner contest winner

By Michelle Funk · Wednesday, April 15,2009 9:07 p.m.

Lynda Martens’ play “Naked In The Kitchen” won the 11th annual Reva Shiner National Full-Length Playwriting Contest, sponsored by the Bloomington Playwrights Project. It was chosen out of about 150-300 submissions, and she received a cash prize.

What stood out in the debate

By Nathan Dixon · Wednesday, April 15,2009 9:06 p.m.

What happens when the IU College Democrats and IU College Republicans hold a debate on a Thursday night with no election in sight? You don’t get many in attendance searching for a new perspective.

Messy issue

By Chelsea Kane · Wednesday, April 15,2009 9:04 p.m.

Nikolas Evans, 21, died April 5 as a result of a head injury sustained during a fist fight. His mother, 42-year-old Missy Evans, requested to harvest the sperm of her deceased son, and after receiving court permission, obtained the sample.

IU-Ball State baseball game canceled

Wednesday, April 15,2009 3:55 p.m.

IU's 3 p.m. game today against Ball State has been canceled due to poor field conditions at the Ball Diamond stadium in the Muncie. The game will not be rescheduled.

Senior back Ofori Sarkodie dribbles the ball across the pitch April 8 at the soccer practice fields. The Hoosiers face Cincinnati and IUPUI in a double header today at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Spring tune-up

By Zina Kumok · Wednesday, April 15,2009 12:24 a.m.

Senior back Ofori Sarkodie dribbles the ball across the pitch April 8 at the soccer practice fields. The Hoosiers will compete in their third and fourth home contests, the first two having resulted in victories against Evansville and Butler.

Offense will look new, but so will defense

By Dave Leno · Wednesday, April 15,2009 12:20 a.m.

Last season, IU suffered the injury bug so bad, it was almost OK to use it as an excuse for the disappointing 3-9 record. Not this year, though – not with this rigorous schedule that boasts many bowl teams. The Hoosiers’ defense must step up even more than the offense.

Sophomore outfielder Kipp Schutz takes a swing during the Indiana Hoosiers 9-5 win against Valparaiso April 8 at Sembower Field. The Hoosiers face Ball State on the road today at 3 p.m.

IU takes win streak to Muncie

By Greg Rosenstein · Wednesday, April 15,2009 12:18 a.m.

IU looks to build on a four-game win streak at 3 p.m. today in Muncie when they take on Ball State (15-15). The Hoosiers (16-17) are currently tied for first place in the Big Ten with a 6-2 conference record.

Sophomore Pitcher Ashley Hobbs winds up April 8 during the first game of a double header agaisnt Ohio State at the IU Softball Field. Indiana lost the first game 14-4, and the second 1-0.

Pitching duo faces powerful Illini

By Connor O'Gara · Wednesday, April 15,2009 12:15 a.m.

Senior Ashley Hobbs and sophomore Sara Olson have combined for three straight gems from the mound for the Hoosiers (7-28, 3-7). With a double header at Illinois (22-12, 5-4) tonight, the pitching duo will look to make it five.

A click of the thumb, a slip of the foot: Why texting and walking don't mix

By CJ Lotz · Wednesday, April 15,2009 12:08 a.m.

Sophomore Brooke Lichtman stepped into the stairwell of the Herman B Wells library to text her ex-boyfriend. They were fighting through cell phone messages. As she walked down the stairs, eyes locked on the screen, her foot slipped, and she plopped down one, two, three steps. The pain won’t slow her thumbs, she said.

Third year graduate student Terry Miles Schuld explains the issues with how the government classifies Native Americans, during First Nations Educational and Cultural Center's open house Tuesday afternoon at their new location in Weatherly Hall. First Nations was previously located in Eigenmann Hall.

First Nations Center celebrates 2nd anniversary, new location

By MaryJane Slaby · Wednesday, April 15,2009 12:04 a.m.

Interim director Lillian Casillas was spending a quiet Friday evening at the First Nations Educational and Culture Center when, to her surprise, in walked several students who happened to be in the building. Soon they were asking questions and spending time in the center’s study room.

Men pull knife on Upstairs doorman

By Kaitlin Shawgo · Wednesday, April 15,2009 12:03 a.m.

Police are looking for two men who allegedly pulled a knife on a doorman at the Upstairs Pub after being kicked out for smoking.

Dean of students search almost finished

By Haley Adams · Wednesday, April 15,2009 12:02 a.m.

The search committee for the dean of students had its last meeting Tuesday. The candidates have all flown back to their respective schools. Now the campus waits.

Australian justice to address ’09 class

By Elvia Malagon and Savannah Worley · Wednesday, April 15,2009 12:01 a.m.

Australian Justice Michael Kirby, a longtime human rights advocate and former law school professor, will present this year’s commencement address for the 180th IU graduation ceremony, University officials announced Tuesday.

Senior Jonathan Rollins asks students for ideas about the Night Owl bus program Monday evening in Woodburn Hall. Supporters of the Night Owl program say buses should run until 4 a.m. on the weekends.

Students voice opinions on late-night bus route

By Allie Cooper · Tuesday, April 14,2009 11:59 p.m.

Students gathered Monday night in Woodburn Hall to discuss ideas and opinions about a new late-night bus service. The Hoosier Safe Driver Program, the Campus Bus Services and the Bloomington Transit have created a proposal for the Hooiser Night Owl, a safe mode of transportation for students until 4 a.m Thursday through Saturday.

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