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Violinist receives graduate award

By Katherine Hagan · Tuesday, Feb. 12,2008 12:12 a.m.

Senior Jenna Sherry, a violin performance major in the Jacobs School of Music, was named by the British government as one of 37 young scholars to win the 2008 Marshall Scholarship last November.

Around the World

By AP Reports and Abisalom Omolo · Tuesday, Feb. 12,2008 12 a.m.

East Timor’s President José Ramos-Horta was treated for serious chest wounds in an Australian hospital Monday after rebel soldiers shot him and attacked the prime minister during a failed coup attempt.

Bush acknowledges economic uncertainty, asks Congress to do more

By Abisalom Omolo and Jeannine Aversa · Tuesday, Feb. 12,2008 12 a.m.

President Bush, acknowledging that the country is suffering through a period of economic uncertainty, called on Congress Monday to do more to help people and businesses hurt by the housing slump and credit crunch.

Little 500 kicks off 2008 race with Rookie Week

By Greg Rosenstein · Tuesday, Feb. 12,2008 12 a.m.

Rookie Week on Monday begins on Monday, kicking off Little 500 season as first-year riders to learn about basic rules of the event, fundamental racing techniques and tips on how to stay safe on the track.

Hoosiers defeat rival in last regular season meet

By Linnea Coulter · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 11:46 p.m.

A victory over Purdue does wonders for a Hoosier team. IU’s 143-100 win over the Boilermakers Saturday left the men’s swimming and diving team feeling confident heading into the Big Ten Championships.

IU drops exhibition match to Badgers

By Ari Shifron · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 11:46 p.m.

After a long winter of hibernation, the IU women’s golf team is ready to get back into the swing of things.

Freshman, sophomore duo vault team to success

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 11:45 p.m.

Last year, IU sophomore Vera Neuenswander was the top freshman pole vaulter in the nation during both the indoor and outdoor seasons, also setting school records.

V-day gift

By Chase Cooper · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 11:39 p.m.

Valentine’s Day is only two days away, and I’m feeling so loving that I want to do something special for all of you who write angry letters to the editor about me. I’m going to give you the week off. That’s right. Today I’m going to write about something besides politics. You guys have put in a lot of work during the last six months, and you deserve a break. Maybe you can use the extra time to do some catching up on “Das Kapital.”

Learning is fun

By Scott Leadingham · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 11:37 p.m.

Warning: Cultural observations follow. Readers should realize that the author has no real basis for his arguments, and he only obtained a sociology degree after an intense one-month program from a respectable online university.

Failing our athletes

By Abra Oliver · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 11:36 p.m.

If you’ve been watching the IU men’s basketball team on the road this season, you’ve probably noticed a few things. We’re winning, and senior guard A.J. Ratliff hasn’t been on the bench recently. No, he’s not out on the court. He’s not on the bench because he just hasn’t been traveling with the team. “Personal issues” have prevented him from traveling with the Hoosiers on road trips.

Disney vs. Porn

By John Barnett and Stefania Marghitu · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 11:31 p.m.

The difference between the female and male mind is not as difficult to figure out as everyone makes it out to be. The answer does not lie in “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus” or in any “Sex and the City” rerun.

Farrakhan challenges court order

Monday, Feb. 11,2008 11:17 p.m.

HAMMOND – Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan is challenging a federal magistrate’s order that he appear in court to explain why payments to his son are not considered part of his son’s income.

IU student arrested for attempting house break-in

By Ben Phelps · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 11:16 p.m.

An IU freshman was arrested early Saturday morning after police say he attempted to force his way into a house on the 900 block of South Manor Road.

Two people report attempted carjacking

By Ben Phelps · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 11:15 p.m.

Police said two unknown men attempted to carjack a man and a woman at gunpoint early Sunday morning, Canada said, reading from a police report.

Bowl For Kids’ Sake deadline approaches

By Kathleen Clark · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 11:08 p.m.

Students only have eight more days to register for the 20th annual IU Bowl For Kids’ Sake. Bowl For Kids’ Sake is a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana during which teams pledge to collect $500 for the drive. The event culminates with a bowling celebration on Feb. 27 and 28 at Suburban Lanes, 2634 N. Walnut St.

Free HIV testing available as part of AIDS Awareness/Safe Love week

By Dayna Sheinberg · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 11:07 p.m.

Free and anonymous HIV tests will be available today in the Indiana Memorial Union as part of AIDS Awareness/Safe Love week. The tests will be administered in the Dogwood Room from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Young entrepreneur opens up new Chinese restaurant

By Nick Cusack · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 11:06 p.m.

Former IU student Aobo Zou saw an opportunity and he took it. Last summer, the 23-year-old saw the empty space on 10th Street across from Ashton residence center, where a Vitabody health store used to be, and decided to open a restaurant there.

Two IU football players arrested for disorderly conduct

By Ben Phelps · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 11:06 p.m.

Two IU football players were arrested for disorderly conduct Sunday morning after police warned the men to quiet the music and voices coming from their apartment.

University launches 47 new podcasts

By Amanda Cochara · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 11:05 p.m.

Podcast.iu.edu streamed its way onto campus last week. The Feb. 4 launch date brought a total of 47 podcasts and 507 episodes to the new Web site, which is a portal for all IU podcast content.

The Year of the Rat: Asian student associations usher in the Chinese New Year with a bang

By Bertrand Teo · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 1:38 a.m.

A wave of Chinese New Year celebrations swept through IU this past weekend.The events kicked off Friday with celebrations organized by the Taiwan and Hong Kong student associations held at the Leo Dowling International Center and Woodbridge Clubhouse, respectively, and ended on a high note with a large celebration Sunday night at the IU Auditorium. SLIDESHOW: Chinese New Year celebrations

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