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Thrift, greed and stinginess

By Bertrand Teo · Thursday, Jan. 8,2009 9:45 p.m.

I watched a documentary on the History Channel a couple of nights ago about the seven deadly sins. From sloth to lust, the documentary delved into each sin episodically.

Discount Madness

By Erin Chapman · Thursday, Jan. 8,2009 9:44 p.m.

The scene: I walk into a mall in the midst of post-Christmas discount madness. The jeans are buy one, get one half-off, and I think, “Whoa, that’s such a good deal. I’m practically stealing them.” So I buy two pairs, even though I have six very similar pairs of pants at home. But hey, I came out on top, right?

New U.S.-led naval force to battle Somali pirates

Thursday, Jan. 8,2009 7:15 p.m.

A new international naval force under American command will soon begin patrols to confront escalating attacks by Somali pirates after more than 100 ships came under siege in the past year, the U.S. Navy said Thursday.

Judge OKs release of Ala. sheriff jailed over food

Thursday, Jan. 8,2009 7:15 p.m.

A federal judge has ordered the release of an Alabama sheriff after ruling that the sheriff purposely fed jail inmates skimpy meals so he could profit from state funds.

Panel poised to back Blagojevich’s impeachment vote

Thursday, Jan. 8,2009 7:14 p.m.

The Illinois House committee investigating Gov. Rod Blagojevich released a draft report Thursday that concludes the Democratic governor has abused his power and was poised to recommend he be impeached by the full chamber.

President-elect Barack Obama finishes speaking about the economy, Thursday at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. To a number of social analysts, historians, bloggers and ordinary Americans, Jan. 20 will symbolize the passing of an entire generation: the baby boomer years.

Obama warns of consequences without economic stimulus

Thursday, Jan. 8,2009 7:12 p.m.

President-elect Barack Obama warned of dire and long-lasting consequences if Congress doesn’t pump unprecedented dollars into the national economy, making an urgent pitch Thursday for his mammoth spending proposal in his first speech since the election.

Man arrested in death of 2-year-old boy

Thursday, Jan. 8,2009 3:03 p.m.

Kyle Robinson, a 32-year-old Elletsville man, was arrested Wednesday in connection with the death of 2-year-old Gavin Harper, according to a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office report.

IU names new vice provosts

Thursday, Jan. 8,2009 12:31 p.m.

IU Provost and Executive Vice President Karen Hanson has appointed the new positions of vice provost for faculty and academic affairs and vice provost for undergraduate education, according to an IU press release.

University appoints 2 new vice provost positions

By IDS staff · Thursday, Jan. 8,2009 11:51 a.m.

Thomas Gieryn, the Rudy Professor and chair of the Department of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences has been appointed to the new position of vice provost for faculty and academic affairs. Sanya Stephens will fill the position of vice provost for undergraduate education, according to an IU press release.

Hard but necessary lessons

Wednesday, Jan. 7,2009 10:15 p.m.

The 2008-09 installment of IU men’s basketball has been an exercise in lessons: lessons in patience, lessons in competitiveness, lessons in just about everything.

Freshman guard Malik Story goes in for a layup during the first half of the Hoosiers game against Michigan Wednesday night at Assembly Hall.

Hoosiers squander 20 point lead in 2nd half, lose to Michigan 72-66

By Tom Kirby · Wednesday, Jan. 7,2009 9:50 p.m.

Following coach Tom Crean’s personal keys to games – smart shot selection and tenacious defense – IU raced out of the gates in its Big Ten home opener against Michigan and seemed destined to notch its first conference win. But in the end, the basic of all basketball fundamentals doomed the Hoosiers. IU (5-9, 0-2) squandered a 20 point second half lead, eventually succumbing to Michigan 72-66 in overtime. The Hoosiers made just two of eight free throws in overtime to seal their fate.

LIVE BLOGGING: IU vs Michigan

Wednesday, Jan. 7,2009 7:31 p.m.

Join reporters Matt Dollinger and Tom Kirby and basketball columnist Zachary Osterman as they blog the Hoosiers' matchup with the Michigan Wolverwines live from Assembly Hall. BLOG: Basketblog

Boy shot by police is Bloomington North student

Wednesday, Jan. 7,2009 5:14 p.m.

Police shot a 16-year-old male at about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday outside the downtown Bloomington Transit terminal at the corner of 4th and Washington streets after police say he threatened officers with a knife.

Witnesses: Police shoot man downtown

Wednesday, Jan. 7,2009 5:13 p.m.

Witnesses say a man was shot by police officers at about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday outside the downtown Bloomington Transit terminal.A spokesman for the Bloomington Police Department declined comment late Wednesday afternoon.

McRobbie announces $4.9 million in budget reductions

Wednesday, Jan. 7,2009 4:34 p.m.

All IU vice presidents, chancellors and deans at all IU campuses are being asked to reduce their operating budgets by at least $4.9 million for the remainder of the fiscal year, according to an IU press release.

Daniels releases new budget

By Katrina Loh · Wednesday, Jan. 7,2009 4:32 p.m.

Gov. Mitch Daniels introduced his new budget plan for Indiana during the Indianapolis Rotary Club luncheon Tuesday. Daniels took office as governor in 2005 and has since worked to balance the state budget.

A sign for the Ora. L. Wildermuth Intramural Center is seen Wednesday afternoon along Seventh Street. The All University Committee on Names announced Tuesday that a decision had been reached regarding the future name of the building.

University officials keep original recommendation for Wildermuth name change

By Nick Cusack · Tuesday, Jan. 6,2009 2:18 p.m.

University officials are sticking with their original recommendation to rename the Wildermuth Intramural Center to the William L. Garrett-Ora L. Wildermuth Fieldhouse.

IUPD investigating theft

By Lindsey Erdody · Monday, Jan. 5,2009 1:53 p.m.

The IU Police Department is investigating the theft of three boat motors from IU's rowing team.

IU women's basketball wins 9th consecutive game

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Sunday, Jan. 4,2009 9:16 p.m.

The IU women’s basketball team has started conference play in the Big Ten making a statement – they want to be on the map and recognized for their play. After the Hoosiers 76-54 victory at home against last year’s co-Big Ten Champions the Iowa Hawkeyes it is going to be hard for anyone to ignore the team.

LIVE BLOGGING: IU vs Iowa

Sunday, Jan. 4,2009 3:20 p.m.

Follow Indiana Daily Student reporter Jeremy Rosenthal as he blogs during the IU women's basketball game against Iowa. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. Follow the action on Above the Rim.

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