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Classes offer tech knowledge

Student technology fees are like taxes. They're levied against students even if they don't use tech services.

Editors in chief chosen

Ryan Gunterman will take the reigns this summer as IDS editor in chief. His term will be followed by Aaron Sharockman, who will take over during the fall semester. Jamie Wolfe is the new Arbutus editor in chief.

Sophomore prepares for ride across America

How would you like to take a trip across America, seeing all sorts of landmarks and monuments along the way? On your bike.

IU terminates contract with New Era

In response to allegations of workers' rights abuse, IU has terminated its licensing contract with the New Era Cap Company. The termination came as a result of New Era's repeated refusal to cooperate with the Workers' Rights Consortium, a labor rights watchdog that represents IU and other universities.

IU splits series, snaps streak

The IU softball team snapped its nine-game losing streak Tuesday with a 6-5 victory over Wright State (6-16) in the first game of a doubleheader at the IU Softball Field. But the Raiders returned the favor with 1-0 shutout of the Hoosiers (10-20-1) in the second contest.

Towering over the competition

It's a question on the minds of many Hoosier fans: "Where will we find a big man?"

Fan superstitions really do help

Things were looking bad for the IU basketball team -- down by double digits to the Duke Blue Devils, the deficit growing with every passing possession. And then, miraculously, something happened. Just like that, a light came on.

Hamdan's hot bat helps Hoosiers win

It may not have been pretty at times, but a win is a win. IU survived multiple rallies by Miami University (Ohio) and used its own late inning heroics to come away with a hard-fought 10-7 victory Tuesday.

Another one bites the dust

As the offices of former Transcom USA telecommunications corporation were stripped of their accessories just weeks ago, employees sensed what was imminent: unemployment. Early this April, the telecommunications firm sealed its doors and the future of its former employees.

Middle Way House educates about domestic abuse

Every 15 seconds, a woman is physically abused. It is the single most serious cause of injury to women. A woman is raped every 41 seconds in this country.

Money wasted on education

Of all the things the government funds, public education is by far the most wasteful.

A tip for Bush: Give me privacy

The president is deputizing you and your grandma. Get ready to serve. According to The New York Times (April 8, Bumiller), Dubya used a Tennessee speech to push TIPS, short for Terrorism Information and Prevention System. Now, let it be known that I am all for terrorism prevention.

Calling all Catholics

Imagine if you will, that you have a son. Brought up in the Catholic faith, you decide to raise your child in your local church, with a priest whom you have known since your communion days.

IU: home of Ho-Ho's, pies

IU has ranked fourth on a list of the 10 most vegetarian-friendly colleges in the U.S., compiled by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. The decision was made based on campus meal offerings and disregarded any vegan and vegetarian options available off-campus in Bloomington.

Andersen auditor pleads guilty

HOUSTON -- The Arthur Andersen auditor who oversaw Enron's books pleaded guilty Tuesday to ordering the shredding of Enron documents and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in a deal that could break the scandal wide open.

Country rocks Bluebird Nightclub

On most nights at Bluebird Nightclub, common attire ranges somewhere between baseball caps and loose-fitting jeans. But Monday night these were exchanged for cowboy hats and Wrangler jeans as The Bluebird hosted Bloomington's own Crooked County and nationally-known recording artist Dale Watson, accompanied with his band, The Lone Stars.

Guster

'The Rookie' a good sports flick

'Vacation' for 'Sims' afficionados only

Love fuels Kweller's inspired debut and makes it a classic