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IU practices fire safety

Fire drills and alarms are almost as common as traffic on campus. On most days fire trucks can be seen hurrying down campus streets at various hours of the day. These alarms, real or not, force the department to stop what it is doing and come to the University. However, the cost of the trip to IU does not come directly from the University's pocket.

'A still point in a turning world'

Walking into Beck Chapel is like disappearing into warm memories and solemn vows. It is a haven where troubles are left at the heavy bronze doors and dreams are fulfilled within the walls. No wonder the chapel means so much to so many.

IU returns from trip with silver medal

No. 14 Hoosiers upset No. 11 Longhorns, remain unbeaten

Astronomy department invites students, public to view Mercury crossing sun

The IU Department of Astronomy will open the Kirkwood Observatory and set up telescopes to view the transit of Mercury across the sun Wednesday. A telescope will be set up outside the Sample Gates from 2:15 to 5:15 p.m. for the viewing.

IU falls to pair of ranked opponents during weekend

The IU men's swimming and diving team met its match this weekend in Austin, Texas. The Hoosiers were unable to pull off the upset bid, falling short against No. 3 Texas and No. 4 University of California, Berkeley in a double dual meet at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center. IU fell to Texas 210-149 and California 204-165, bringing its record to 2-3 overall. The Longhorns dominated the two-day competition, winning 12 of the 20 events.

Don't forget your shower shoes

One good reason to wear shower shoes is to decrease your risk of getting warts. Warts are skin infections caused by the human papilloma virus family. The virus is spread by skin-to-skin contact and close physical contact in places like public showers and pools. You might have heard of HPV in the context of genital warts. Only certain members of the HPV family cause genital warts and cervical problems. There are more than 100 specific types of HPV, and most cause harmless but unsightly warts on the body.

Vote for security

Online Only: Facing the North Face

Elective poetry

Vote or be damned

IU researcher develops virtual orchestra

In Chris Raphael's ninth-floor office, a sophomore music student cradles her violin under her chin as the fingers of her left hand dance along the strings. Her right hand wields the bow alternately with a controlled grace and a dizzying speed.

Around the Nation

Ortega likely to head back to Nicaragua's presidency

Many in corporate world now embracing diversity

When Kim Ruggles, a senior majoring in apparel merchandising, started her job search, she had a tough decision to make: Should she "out" herself as a lesbian on her resume?

Our textbook paralysis

Burn your textbooks. Well, OK, maybe just close them for a minute. Whether you know it or not, these books might be doing more harm than good.

A Growing Tradition

Every Wednesday during cider season, 600 gallons of fresh apple cider flow from the press at the Musgrave Orchard.

Artifacts

What: Wooden wunkirmian (feast ladle) from the Dan peoples of Liberia/Côte d'Ivoire

Jacobs School of Music adds 2 new courses for spring

The Jacobs School of Music will offer two new courses for the spring semester to music and nonmusic students alike. They are Choral Masterworks, taught by Katherine Domingo and Opera Theatre Series I, taught by Constance Glen.

Ballet master class offers direct line to Balanchine

For Violette Verdy, a distinguished professor of ballet at IU, this past Saturday's master class was a chance to share something unique -- a personal insight into the works of George Balanchine. The solos the students danced were those Verdy herself began performing more than 40 years ago.