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Physics professor explains nerve signals

By Torie Schumacher · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 11:58 p.m.

Only one percent of neurons in the brain send the majority of nerve signals, according to recent IU studies. Physics professor John Beggs explained why this occurs and how the distribution might actually make an individual’s brain more efficient.

Boyer learns from time in Ghana

By Dan Matney · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 11:37 p.m.

While most IU students spent their summers at home, working local internships or other seasonal jobs, IU field hockey redshirt senior defender Hannah Boyer spent six weeks in Ghana teaching children math and English during summer 2012.

Pump the brakes on fantasy football

By Jaylen Johnson · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 11:34 p.m.

Sadly, this is the case for a lot of fantasy football players. It’s an addiction. They take it too seriously.

Column: IU volleyball keeps the wins coming

By Pat Dolly · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 11:32 p.m.

At times it wasn’t pretty, but somehow the IU volleyball team went undefeated in three games this weekend, winning the Hoosier Classic tournament to improve to 8-1 on the year.

Glass talks scheduling, flagpole

By Robby Howard · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 11:28 p.m.

In this week’s Q&A with IU Athletic Director Fred Glass, we talk about how IU was able to schedule Missouri, what the future holds for scheduling and why IU has the biggest flag pole in college sports.

Women's soccer tries to end Xavier win streak

By Sam Beishuizen · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 11:23 p.m.

IU women’s soccer is on a seven-game point streak for the first time since 2007 — the last time IU qualified for the NCAA tournament.

STRFKR to play at Bluebird

By Janica Kaneshiro · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 10:25 p.m.

Electronica band STRFKR is coming to the Bluebird Nightclub at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Column: Thoughts on Delhi gang rape verdict

By Kate Thacker · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 10:23 p.m.

Travel columnist Kate Thacker issues her thoughts on violence against girls and women in the wake of the Delhi gang rape trial.

Grunwald to feature Berlin artist lectures, discussion

By Amanda Arnold · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 10:19 p.m.

Grunwald Gallery of Art is welcoming five Berlin artists who have their artwork displayed in the Geist und Form exhibit to give lectures today through Friday.

MCCSC working to give all staff, students iPads

By Stephen Kroll · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 10:18 p.m.

The Digital Learning Initiative is an MCCSC program that aims to provide all instructional staff members with iPads and to give students equitable access to iPads by 2015.

Ava DuVernay, films featured in IU Cinema lecture series

By Olivia Williams · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 10:16 p.m.

Ava DuVernay, winner of the Best Director Award at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, will give a lecture at 3 p.m. Friday at IU Cinema as part of the Jorgensen Guest Filmmaker Lecture Series.

Public Library starting renovations

By Brett Frieman · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 10:16 p.m.

The Monroe County Public Library unveiled its next phase of renovation plans Sept. 12 as it continues to move forward with construction on the building’s first floor.

Hunters might harvest less deer

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 10:15 p.m.

In four of the last five seasons, the deer harvest record in Indiana has been exceeded, but that is not expected to be the case this year.

Ritz releases 2014 Teacher of the Year finalists

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 10:14 p.m.

Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz has announced the finalists for the 2014 Teacher of the Year.

Robel discusses media merger with BFC

By Hannah Alani · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 6:47 p.m.

IU Provost Lauren Robel presented an update on the communications merger to members of the Bloomington Faculty Council Tuesday in the Kelley School of Business.

IU student, alumni react to D.C. shooting

By Matt Stefanski · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 1 a.m.

District of Columbia Police Chief Cathy Lanier said police identified the gunman as a civilian naval contractor, Aaron Alexis, 34, of Fort Worth, Texas, who was identified by fingerprints.

Webb-Ehrlich Great Organ makes debut

By Alyssa Schor · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 12:57 a.m.

Porter is known for his improvisation skills in various styles. Monday’s recital featured three groups of improvised pieces in French styles from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

Miss Indiana’s journey for national title ends

By Torie Schumacher · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 12:40 a.m.

Though she was not chosen to win, Thomas said she is ready to come home to all her friends and family who supported her on her journey.

Former DEMA VP Marshall awarded President’s Medal

Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 12:37 a.m.

Marshall retired recently after 40 years at IU. He was a professor of optometry in addition to his six years as vice president of DEMA.

Gates, Hamilton discuss value of Constitution

By Michael Auslen · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2013 12:36 a.m.

For Constitution Day, Sept. 17, the Indiana Daily Student talked to two experts and former national security leaders with IU ties — former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and former Rep. Lee Hamilton — about what role the Constitution plays in a modern world.

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