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Monday rundown: Students face DACA, 'The Nutcracker' performed this weekend, senate passes its version of tax bill, IUBB takes on Iowa tonight

By IDS staff · Monday, Dec. 4,2017 7:26 a.m.

What you need to know for Monday, Dec. 4.

Former U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Flynn leaves the federal court following his plea hearing Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 in Washington D.C. Flynn, on Friday, pleaded guilty to lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding his improper contacts with Russia.

Special counsel's office secures guilty plea from former Trump adviser

By IDS staff · Monday, Dec. 4,2017 7 a.m.

Michael T. Flynn is the fourth person to be directly implicated in the special counsel's probe.

IU Board of Trustees approves new vice president for international affairs

By Rebecca Ellis · Monday, Dec. 4,2017 6:30 a.m.

The trustees also approved construction and heard financial and bicentennial reports.

Panhellenic Association responds to IFC suspension

By Jaden Amos · Monday, Dec. 4,2017 6 a.m.

After the Interfraternity Council suspension, PHA offers support and ideas.

Keith Parker, pictured on the right, was the student body president of IU during the 1970-71 term. Parker was a member of the Black Panther Party.

Former Black Panther and IU student body president reflects on time as undergrad

By Caroline Anders · Monday, Dec. 4,2017 6 a.m.

A Black Panther was elected to govern the IU student body in 1970, and not everyone was pleased.

A person dressed as a Krampus spits fire at the Krampus Rampage and Bazaar in 2017. The rampage started with angels giving candy to children with "nice" stickers on and ended with the Krampus swatting children wearing "naughty" stickers with a bundle of sticks.

Krampus Rampage reminds children not to be naughty before Christmas

By Peter Talbot · Monday, Dec. 4,2017 4 a.m.

Krampus beasts roamed the streets of Bloomington Saturday night.

Senior guard Josh Newkirk brings the ball up the court against Duke on Wednesday evening in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Newkirk had eight points in IU's 91-81 loss to Duke.

Five things to know about Iowa

By Jake Thomer · Monday, Dec. 4,2017 3 a.m.

IU's first home Big Ten game of the season comes Monday night against Iowa.

IU graduates and philanthropists Riley Fuller and Ben Higgins speak Friday morning at Hodge Hall about their for-profit coffee company, Generous, and non-profit organization, Humanity & Hope United Fund. Fuller and Higgins explained how they use profits from Generous to support their philanthropy efforts. "We wanted to do more with the life we were given," Higgins said.

Former 'Bachelor' star Ben Higgins says doing good and doing business can go hand-in-hand

By Katelyn Haas · Monday, Dec. 4,2017 2 a.m.

The ex-"Bachelor" and IU celebrity, dropped by the Kelley School of Business on Friday afternoon.

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) defends President Trump's sharing of classified intelligence with Russian officials during a press conference on Capitol Hill on May 16, 2017 in Washington, D.C. McConnell has joined other Republicans backing proposed legislation to bolster the background-check system intended to prevent criminals from buying guns, said Sen. Chris Murphy, a Democratic sponsor of the bill.

Senate approves its version of tax bill early Saturday morning

By Jesse Naranjo · Monday, Dec. 4,2017 1:14 a.m.

The 479-page bill passed along party lines with the exception of one "no" from Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tennessee.

Turnovers didn’t help IU but neither did its team defense against Auburn

By Dylan Wallace · Sunday, Dec. 3,2017 7:15 p.m.

Women’s basketball struggles to assist one another on the defensive end versus Auburn.

Freshman guard Bendu Yeaney looks for a chance to pass the ball to one of her teammates near the end of the game against Auburn on Sunday. IU lost, 65-53, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

Lackluster first quarter dooms IU women’s basketball against Auburn

By Murphy Wheeler · Sunday, Dec. 3,2017 6:01 p.m.

Coach Teri Moren said she was disappointed in her team’s decision making Sunday.

Then-freshman guard Curtis Jones, now a sophomore, guards the IU basket in a game last season. ESPN's Jeff Goodman said Monday Jones will head to Oklahoma State, a school he considered and visited when making his original college decision.

Curtis Jones to transfer from IU men's basketball

By IDS staff · Sunday, Dec. 3,2017 4:58 p.m.

The sophomore guard had seen diminished playing time this season.

COLUMN: Alex Azar is not fit to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services

By Neeta Patwari · Sunday, Dec. 3,2017 3:05 p.m.

Azar's track record has worked in opposition to what President Trump says his goals are.

COLUMN: Blame the US and NATO for Libyan slave trade

By Lucas Robinson · Sunday, Dec. 3,2017 3:04 p.m.

We cannot deny our direct and indirect involvement in global tragedies.

EDITORIAL: Don't let temporary suspension fail to produce lasting solutions

By Editorial Board · Sunday, Dec. 3,2017 2:30 p.m.

Depravity and philanthropy shouldn't exist under the same roof.

IU Coach Teri Moren reacts to a foul not being called against Louisville on Nov. 30. Moren and the Hoosiers ended 2017 with a 85-70 loss to No. 12 Ohio State on New Year's Eve.

IU women’s basketball looks for a big win Sunday

By Murphy Wheeler · Saturday, Dec. 2,2017 9:10 p.m.

IU welcomes Southeastern Conference opponent Auburn to Bloomington at 2 p.m. Sunday.

Cecilia Zanone, Reece Conrad and Jadyn Dahlberg dance as life-like dolls in "The Nutcracker." The ballet will run Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 2 and 3 at 2 p.m. at the Musical Arts Center.

'Nutcracker' dancers deliver artistry through growth

By Lydia Gerike · Saturday, Dec. 2,2017 6:48 p.m.

The production brought in audience members from across the country.

Junior forward Juwan Morgan dunks the ball against Arkansas State on Nov. 22 in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Morgan had 24 points, a career-high for him in Big Ten play, Saturday in IU's loss at Michigan.

Men's basketball unable to overcome slow start against Michigan

By Andrew Hussey · Saturday, Dec. 2,2017 3:50 p.m.

IU falls in Big Ten Conference opener.

Senior forward Collin Hartman passes the ball against Duke on Wednesday evening in Simon Skodjt Assembly Hall. IU lost its first Big Ten Conference game of the season to Michigan Saturday afternoon.

COLUMN: Slow starts need to become a thing of the past

By Michael Ramirez · Saturday, Dec. 2,2017 3:44 p.m.

This wasn't the same team that nearly beat Duke.

Former IU volleyball Coach Sherry Dunbar-Kruzan walks to greet the Southeast Missouri State University head coach before the Indiana Invitational in 2014 at Assembly Hall. Dunbar-Kruzan's contract will not be renewed after coaching 11 seasons at IU.

Volleyball coach Sherry Dunbar-Kruzan's contract not renewed after 11 seasons

By IDS staff · Saturday, Dec. 2,2017 11:25 a.m.

Dunbar-Kruzan coached the Hoosiers for 11 seasons.

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