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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

Phi Beta Sigma wins annual Stepdown

By Ashlyn McNeal · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 1:33 a.m.

The Epsilon Iota chapter of Phi Beta Sigma – IU’s own chapter of the fraternity – won the 24th Annual Statewide Stepdown competition Saturday at the IU Auditorium. SLIDESHOW: Statewide Stepdown

Little 500 kicks off 2008 race with Rookie Week

By Greg Rosenstein · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 1:13 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.

What’s up with Ratliff?

Monday, Feb. 11,2008 1:08 a.m.

IU coach Kelvin Sampson said after IU’s 59-53 win against Ohio State that he and senior guard A.J. Ratliff need to figure out what is best for Ratliff in regards to his future on the IU men’s basketball team. Ratliff has not traveled with the team to the past two games and was dealing with “personal issues.”

IU beats Ohio State behind D.J. White’s 21 points

By Chris Engel · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 1:07 a.m.

The No. 14 IU men’s basketball team showed no signs of an emotional hangover after last Thursday night’s game against Illinois as the Hoosiers won their second-straight road game in Columbus Sunday, defeating Ohio State 59-53.

John Waldron Arts Center brings Spanish theater to the stage

By Lara Streyle · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 1:06 a.m.

This past weekend, magic, love and mystery came alive in Bloomington during the performance of “Magia, misterio, amor y desamor” at the John Waldron Arts Center. Presented by Grupo de Teatro Vida, a Spanish language performance group, the show consisted of three short plays.

Buskirk theater packed for local artist

By Nick Mills and Nicholas Mills · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 1:05 a.m.

The Buskirk-Chumley Theater was filled to its capacity Saturday for Carrie Newcomer’s album release concert. Newcomer, a singer/songwriter who lives in Bloomington, started her night by telling the audience “it’s good to be home.”

Writers support deal to end 3-month strike

By Lynn Elber · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 12:25 a.m.

LOS ANGELES – Hollywood writers on Saturday gave resounding support to a tentative agreement with studios that could end a strike that has crippled the entertainment industry. However, it appeared the approval process might briefly delay their return to work.

Senior Day brings win

By Ben Homrig · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 12:14 a.m.

No evidence of an upset was present at University Gymnasium Sunday as the No. 17 Hoosiers (12-7) struggled with No. 9 Illinois.

IU overpowers Marquette, Morehead State

By Zina Kumok · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 12:13 a.m.

Like Dr. Jekyll to Mr. Hyde, the Hoosiers transformed into monsters on Sunday as they defeated both Marquette and Morehead State 7-0.

Hoosiers struggle on the road, fall to Illinois in Champaign

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 12:12 a.m.

Put simply, Sunday was not a good day for the IU women’s basketball team. Poor shooting combined with the inability to stop Illinois sophomore forward Jenna Smith spelled doom for the Hoosiers, as the Illini roundly defeated IU in Champaign, 73-62.

Living the dream

By Dave Leno · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 12:11 a.m.

While bleeding green as a student at Michigan State, Stacey Phillips was certain she would become a head softball coach in the Big Ten someday.

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Senior forward D.J. White slams the ball over teammate Lance Stemler and Ohio State's Matt Terwilliger (42) Sunday night in Columbus, Ohio. White led the hoosiers with 21 points and 13 rebounds earning his 15th double-double.

Hoosier forward White outshines Buckeye big man in Sunday win

By Michael Sanserino · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 12:09 a.m.

D.J. White firmly fixed his eyes on Ohio State freshman Kosta Koufos just seconds after Koufos fouled White when the senior forward threw down a two-handed slam. For a second, Buckeye guard Jon Diebler tried to step between the two to prevent anything from happening. Even one official pulled White, IU’s senior forward, aside to try to calm him down.

Beijing Bound

By Nathan Hart · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 12:08 a.m.

In many ways, sophomore Kate Zubkova isn’t much different from the rest of the IU women’s swimming team. She laughs and chats with her teammates and coaches and swims alongside everyone else at practice.

Around the World

By Angus Shaw · Sunday, Feb. 10,2008 11:42 p.m.

Iraq’s political leaders are showing promising new signs of progress toward reconciliation,

UN says 12,000 ‘terrified’ refugees flee Darfur region for Chad, more coming

By Angus Shaw and Bradley S. Klapper · Sunday, Feb. 10,2008 11:41 p.m.

GENEVA – Up to 12,000 “terrified” refugees from Sudan’s Darfur region have fled across the border to neighboring Chad after the latest air strikes by the Sudanese military, and thousands more may be on their way, the U.N. refugee agency said Sunday.

Obama wins convincingly in 3 states

By Angus Shaw and David Espo · Sunday, Feb. 10,2008 11:40 p.m.

WASHINGTON – Sen. Barack Obama swept the Louisiana primary and caucuses in Nebraska and Washington state Saturday night, slicing into Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s slender delegate lead in their historic race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

WWII bombshell given state award for helping boost soldiers’ morale

Sunday, Feb. 10,2008 11:37 p.m.

PORTAGE, Ind. – A former U.S. Navy pinup girl whose curvy image graced the sides of American bombers during World War II has been honored for her role in boosting soldiers’ morale.

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