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Lynch signs 19, brings star running back to IU

Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 9:02 a.m.

Bill Lynch introduced his first signing class on Wednesday, headlined by a group of “versatile” players who he expects to contribute in the future and make an immediate impact for the Hoosiers.

Gordon goes back to where it all began

By Michael Sanserino · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 9:02 a.m.

Imagine if Eric Gordon made his home at U of Illinois instead of IU.

Fact or fiction: Can duct tape kill your warts?

By Kathleen Clark · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 2:26 a.m.

Before turning to painful and expensive treatments for warts, health experts say one solution could lie in a simple household item: duct tape. Dr. Charles Lewis, a faculty member in IU’s department of dermatology, said duct tape is an effective way to remove warts.

Microhoo? Microsoft could acquire Yahoo

By Michael Liedtke · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 2:25 a.m.

Microsoft’s proposed $42 billion purchase of Yahoo would establish the world’s largest software maker as a “strong No. 2 competitor” against online search leader Google, Microsoft chief executive officer Steve Ballmer said Monday.

Showdown vote looms on Senate economic aid plan

By Arthur H. Rotstein and Julie Herschfeld Davis · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 2:25 a.m.

WASHINGTON –The Senate moved toward a partisan clash Wednesday over Democrats’ efforts to add more than $40 billion in checks for the elderly, disabled veterans and the unemployed, and heating aid for the poor, to a House-passed economic aid plan.

Northwest Indiana blames Chicago for air pollution

By Kristina Hunter · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 2:24 a.m.

High ozone levels in two northwest Indiana counties have resulted in a battle between the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and Illinois officials.

Hoosiers hope to sweep season series against Northwestern

By Brian Buckey · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 2:24 a.m.

After an 81-65 road loss at Iowa on Sunday, the IU women’s basketball team will look to rebound against Northwestern (4-18, 0-10) Thursday night at Assembly Hall.

State passes legislation for CPR, AED certification

By Bertrand Teo · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 2:24 a.m.

Behind the side entrance at the American Red Cross building on Seventh Street is a dark stairwell that leads to a room on the second story. In that room, a class of nearly 10 people is seated in a rectangular arrangement awaiting lessons. Placed on students’ desks are manuals titled “CPR/AED.”

Students have to pay to park in White Lot during games

Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 2:24 a.m.

The backs of parking tickets that cost someone $10 admission to park in the White Lot during men’s home basketball games read, “This ticket licenses the holder to park one automobile in this area.”

‘If they’re not crawling in, they don’t have the flu’

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 2:24 a.m.

The sounds of winter have come to IU – slushy footsteps, the clock bells playing holiday songs and the sniffles, nose-blowing honks and hacking coughs of students as they trudge to class.

IU travels to another Assembly Hall

By Chris Engel · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 1:59 a.m.

It’s the game everyone has been waiting for. No game has been anticipated by fans on both sides of the Wabash River more than freshman guard Eric Gordon’s first trip to Champaign.

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The Buzzkills perform Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Bluebird.

The Buzzkills: From side project to crowd favorite

By Lara Streyle · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 1 a.m.

Inspired by many types of music, Bloomington-based band The Buzzkills started as a side project that eventually grew into something more. The band is getting ready to record its first album this spring.

Around the arts

Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:48 a.m.

‘Objects of War’: Lamia Joreige screening What: “Objects of War” is a series of testimonials on the Lebanese war by artist Lamia Joreige. When: 4 p.m. today Where: School of Fine Arts 123 more info: Admission is free.

Medical examiner finds Heath Ledger died of overdose

Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:48 a.m.

NEW YORK – Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication and other prescription drugs, the New York City medical examiner said Wednesday.

Meditation guru who taught Beatles dies

Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:47 a.m.

THE HAGUE, Netherlands – Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, a guru to the Beatles who introduced the West to transcendental meditation, died Tuesday at his home in the Dutch town of Vlodrop, a spokesman said. He was thought to be 91 years old.

Looted Jewish art to be identified

By Shannon Dahmer · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:46 a.m.

The IU Art Museum Provenance Project, part of a global effort to find the history of various art pieces, has turned its focus to the “degenerate.”

Local author to hold book signing

Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:45 a.m.

Local author Robert W. Thrasher will be at Barnes and Noble Bookstore, 2813 E. Third St., to sign copies of his book “Popcorn Road to Paris ... And Back.”

What is art: The ‘social crime’ of censorship

Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:44 a.m.

Being an adult, I find it personally acceptable and most often entertaining to see violence, drunkenness and subtle portrayals of sexual innuendo in TV commercials.

Renowned IU graduates to play sold-out Sunday concert at MAC

By Amanda Cochara · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:43 a.m.

Violinist Joshua Bell might have had a visit to Bloomington in mind when he came up with the title track, “Short Trip Home.” Bell and fellow IU graduate Jeremy Denk will make that trip when they perform at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Musical Arts Center.

The music of matchboxes, newspaper, toilet plungers

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:41 a.m.

As audience members entered the IU Auditorium Tuesday, they were greeted with a traditional STOMP set – a metallic grid-like structure covered in seemingly everyday objects.

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