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IU graduate heads to D.C

By Rachel Wisinski · Sunday, July 7,2013 7:35 p.m.

Currently, graduate student María Angélica Rodríguez is working on her thesis, a documentary on salsa dancing in Colombia. However, she will step away from her research for the next six weeks to immerse herself in the Latino Museum Studies Program at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.

Lotus Festival offers lineup preview

By Amanda Jacobson · Sunday, July 7,2013 7:35 p.m.

Celebrating 20 years of arts and culture this year, the annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival recently announced a sneak peek lineup of artists.

WonderLab, Hudsucker Posse teach hoop dancing science

By Ashley Jenkins · Sunday, July 7,2013 7:28 p.m.

Local hooping troupe The Hudsucker Posse explained the science of hoop dancing for an outdoor audience Friday evening at WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology

Monroe County Health Department working to lower sodium intake

Sunday, July 7,2013 7:10 p.m.

The Monroe County Health Department is working on a grant to lower sodium within Monroe County.

Shelter eases college pet owner anxieties

By Samantha Felix · Sunday, July 7,2013 7:07 p.m.

According to The Humane Society of the United States website, “Animal shelters located near colleges find that students may abandon pets when the animal is no longer convenient. End-of-semester dumping of animals is a sad reality.”

Local fire department given rescue device

Sunday, July 7,2013 7:04 p.m.

The City of Bloomington Fire Department announced June 27 its receipt of a “Great Wall of Rescue” from the Monroe County Farm Bureau.

Hulls to play in Poland

By Robby Howard · Tuesday, July 2,2013 2:34 p.m.

Multiple reports indicate that former IU guard Jordan Hulls has signed a contract to play professional basketball in Poland.

IU baseball 2014 projection: infield

By Joe Popely · Monday, July 1,2013 1:40 p.m.

Now that IU baseball’s storybook season is in the books, it’s time to look ahead to next year. Yes, opening day is still approximately seven months away, but it’s never too early to evaluate the 2014 Hoosiers.

Best comedic YouTubers

By Ashli Hendricks · Monday, July 1,2013 12 a.m.

The digital age has produced a new slew of comedic talent, with new senses of confidence, awareness and finding the camera lens. Here are a few subscriptions you shouldn’t miss out on.

Bonnaroo provides more than music

By Rachel Trees · Monday, July 1,2013 12 a.m.

It’s not your noon-to-midnight, one day pass sort of affair. Larger than its beloved peers, Bonnaroo trumps other festivals in scale, longevity and required spirit.

Lack of 'Heat'

By Dane McDonald · Monday, July 1,2013 12 a.m.

Melissa McCarthy has enough flavor for the both herself and Sandra Bullock, and it’s she who carries the film far beyond it’s worth.

SCOTUS has it out for the little guy

By Kelly Fritz · Monday, July 1,2013 12 a.m.

When will the Supreme Court learn the laws protecting "the little guy" are here for a reason?

The attack on voting continues

By Casey Farrington · Monday, July 1,2013 12 a.m.

With gerrymandering and voter ID laws as vivacious as ever, the Supreme Court has mistaken the lack of literacy tests for a lack of barriers to voting.

For Fisher, it wasn't about race

By Lexia Banks · Monday, July 1,2013 12 a.m.

She wasn’t rejected because of race. She was rejected because she didn’t have the grades.

Student federal loan interest rates set to double July 1

By Makenzie Holland · Sunday, June 30,2013 8:18 p.m.

Effective July 1, interest rates on many new federal student loans are set to double.

Hoosiers gain post-draft momentum

By Robby Howard · Sunday, June 30,2013 8:13 p.m.

Victor Oladipo and Cody Zeller were selected No. 2 and No. 4 respectively in Thursday night’s NBA Draft, the highest two picks in IU basketball history.

Lawsuit filed by Spierer’s parents

By Makenzie Holland · Sunday, June 30,2013 8:08 p.m.

Robert and Charlene Spierer, parents of missing IU student Lauren Spierer, filed a civil negligence lawsuit against Corey Rossman, Jason Rosenbaum and Michael Beth on June 26.

Sexual assault reported at motel

Sunday, June 30,2013 8:05 p.m.

A 21-year-old female reported she was sexually assaulted June 26 at the University Inn on North Walnut Street, a Bloomington Police Department spokesperson said.

July Fourth activities for Bloomington residents

By Samantha Felix · Sunday, June 30,2013 8:01 p.m.

As Bloomington residents prepare for their July Fourth activities, the traditional fireworks display will not be take place at the Monroe County Fairgrounds this year.

Hoosiers compete for Team USA

By Robby Howard · Sunday, June 30,2013 7:55 p.m.

This summer, 14 current, former and incoming IU athletes will travel the world wearing a Team USA jersey and playing for America.

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