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Canadian indie band The Once captivates patrons

By Anicka Slachta · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:28 p.m.

The endearing band The Once, consisting of singers and instrumentalists Geraldine Hollett, Phil Churchill, Andrew Dale and a whole family of quirky string instruments, performed twice at this weekend’s Lotus World Music and Arts Festival.

Column: Lotus highlights eclectic fashion

By Audrey Perkins · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:27 p.m.

Fashion columnist Audrey Perkins went to the Lotus Fest parade and observed fashion trends of people from around the world.

Lotus in the Park provides crafts, food and family fun

By Alexandra Mahoney · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:25 p.m.

Lotus in the Park was just another example where the Lotus Festival provided audiences a day filled with music from around the world in celebration of Lotus Dickey. The event kicked off on Saturday at the Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park and was free.

Bloomington band reunites for own 20th anniversary

By Janica Kaneshiro · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:25 p.m.

Joining in on Lotus Festival’s 20th anniversary celebration was Bloomington-based band, Japonize Elephants. Though they’ve since split up, on Saturday Japonize Elephants came back together to celebrate their own start 20 years ago as well.

Hoosiers Outrun Cancer raises more than $170,000

By Brett Frieman · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:24 p.m.

More than 5,000 participants consisting of local Hoosiers and other athletes competed at Memorial Stadium on Saturday to raise more than $170,000 during the 14th annual Hoosiers Outrun Cancer.

Monroe County awarded for drug disposal program by Association of Ind. Counties

By IDS staff · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:20 p.m.

Monroe County received the 2013 Local Government Cooperation Award from the Association of Indiana Counties on Wednesday.

Timeline of steps in potential government shutdown

By Jake Wright · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:17 p.m.

On Tues. Oct. 1, either a government shutdown is avoided or all government services deemed non-essential will be halted and employees will be sent home on furlough.

United Way begins 2013-14 fundraising

By Brianna Meyer · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 11:08 p.m.

United Way of Monroe County set a goal to raise $1,425,000 for 2013-2014. Last year, the group exceeded its fundraising goal, raising $1,416,194.

Students salsa dance to celebrate Hispanic heritage

By Matt Bloom · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 10:10 p.m.

The women of Sigma Lambda Gamma, Gamma Phi Omega and Sigma Lambda Upsilon organized “Salsa Under the Stars” as part of the nationwide Hispanic Heritage Month.

IUSA sponsors Make the Call Day

By Holly Hays · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 10:06 p.m.

A series of events are set to take place this Tuesday for "Make the Call Day", to spread awareness of the Hoosier PACT and the Lifeline Law.

IFC chapters play flag football for charity

By Tori Lawhorn · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 10:01 p.m.

Sixteen Interfraternity Council chapters are participating in the Greek Bowl flag football league to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Students, Bloomington residents race cardboard boats

By Elisa Gross · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 9:57 p.m.

Competitors created boats using only cardboard and duct tape for the the 13th Cardboard Boat Regatta Friday at the IU Outdoor Pool.

Bidding ‘Breaking Bad’ Good Bye

By Ike Hajinazarian · Friday, Sept. 27,2013 12 a.m.

I don’t want to believe it.

Underage drinking?

By Luke Liskey · Friday, Sept. 27,2013 12 a.m.

Alcohol rules and regulations are getting worse, and none will affect the number of underage students’ choice to drink.

Bringing it to the people

Friday, Sept. 27,2013 12 a.m.

Though we don’t agree with Brother Jed’s evangelist assaults, the Editorial Board can’t help but hope to see some of these ridiculous plot lines on the potential series.

B-U-R-E-A-U-cracy

By Shannon Luke Morgan · Friday, Sept. 27,2013 12 a.m.

I’m not convinced bureaucracy is so bad.

Lotus music festival schedule

By IDS staff · Thursday, Sept. 26,2013 11:59 p.m.

Check out the schedule for the Lotus festival this weekend.

IU’s McKrill breaks out on ‘Breaking Bad’

By Carolyn Crowcroft · Thursday, Sept. 26,2013 11:52 p.m.

AMC’s acclaimed original series “Breaking Bad” ends at 9 p.m. Sunday after more than five years on the air.

Prof. explains government shutdown

By Jake Wright · Thursday, Sept. 26,2013 11:51 p.m.

The federal government has been in a heated debate all week, and the two parties will have to come to a resolution by Wednesday to avoid the first shutdown since the mid-1990s.

IUSA marketing budget cut

By Holly Hays · Thursday, Sept. 26,2013 11:48 p.m.

The finalized IU Student Association budget for the 2013-14 year contains a decrease in marketing expenditures and food provided for staff members.

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