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Indiana Same-sex couples will not receive veteran benefits

By Brianna Meyer · Friday, Sept. 13,2013 12:39 a.m.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced Sept. 4 that the Executive Branch would no longer enforce the portion of the U.S. Code Section 38 that bars same-sex spouses from receiving veterans benefits.

IU Health to lay off 800 employees

By Grayson Harbour · Friday, Sept. 13,2013 12:37 a.m.

The IU Health system announced Thursday it would eliminate 800 jobs by the end of the year. This amounts to a total reduction of 2 percent of its overall workforce.

Rape reported in Ashton residence hall

Friday, Sept. 13,2013 12:35 a.m.

An adult female student was reportedly raped in the Ashton residence hall between 12:30 and 1 a.m. Saturday.

Part-time IU employees to face reductions in weekly hour limits

By Kourtney Liepelt · Friday, Sept. 13,2013 12:33 a.m.

In March 2010, the Affordable Care Act was signed into law. The legislation affects businesses with 50 or more employees, requiring them to provide health care for anyone working a minimum of 30 hours per week — the new standard for full-time employment.

My Student Body course bolsters health initiatives

Friday, Sept. 13,2013 12:11 a.m.

AlcoholEdu was replaced this summer with a new program called My Student Body, which aims to expand the wellness initiatives on campus.My Student Body was opened to freshmen and transfer students on July 1, and was required to be complete by Aug. 18

IU to recruit on foreign trips

By Amelia Chong · Friday, Sept. 13,2013 12:08 a.m.

Starting early this month, three OIS representatives have embarked on trips to three different continents — South America, Asia and the Middle East — for recruitment opportunities. This is the second consecutive year the OIS is applying its “targeted territory management model” to overseas school visits.

IU promotes native plants

By Alyssa Schor · Friday, Sept. 13,2013 12:05 a.m.

IU graduate students promoted landscaping with plants native to Indiana rather than invasive plant species.

Gov. Mike Pence meets with auto leaders while on Japan economic trip

By IDS staff · Friday, Sept. 13,2013 12:02 a.m.

Gov. Mike Pence met with representatives from Japanese automakers during an economic development trip to Japan.

Raising the debt ceiling cannot be a bargaining chip

By Shannon Luke Morgan · Friday, Sept. 13,2013 12 a.m.

Beating up on Obamacare is to Republicans, as drinking tea is to Britons. But they’re probably going to come to regret it.

Olympic-sized apathy

By Ike Hajinazarian · Friday, Sept. 13,2013 12 a.m.

Violence at pride festivals and even more abhorrent acts, including forcing gay youth to drink urine, are becoming commonplace in a country that’s made its stance clearly against equal rights for all. But then again, Russian President Vladimir Putin has a different definition of “equal” than I.

The good, the frat and the ugly

By Eduardo Salas · Friday, Sept. 13,2013 12 a.m.

Just as there’s a myriad of chapters on campus, there’s a myriad of reasons why young men choose to join one of the most dynamic and controversial parts of our campus — the greek community.

The price is wrong

Friday, Sept. 13,2013 12 a.m.

It’s only the roadshow, so we don’t even get to be on TV.

Board to meet to discuss changes for Ind. retirees

By Brett Frieman · Thursday, Sept. 12,2013 11:59 p.m.

The Indiana Public Retirement System Board of Trustees previously voted on changes that will impact how much new retirees will be eligible to earn from their annuity savings accounts.

Local business, professor react to proposed wages

By Mary Hauber · Thursday, Sept. 12,2013 11:56 p.m.

A raise in minimum wage was proposed in a bill by President Barack Obama in February. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, and Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., proposed a separate minimum wage raise in March.

Public discuss economic goals for city

By Alli Friedman · Thursday, Sept. 12,2013 11:51 p.m.

Bloomington residents met Thursday to discuss draft goals for an update of Bloomington’s Growth Policy Plan.

Hoosier Classic tournament returns to Bloomington

By Sam Beishuizen · Thursday, Sept. 12,2013 11:33 p.m.

The women’s soccer Hoosier Classic Tournament makes a return this weekend after a five-year hiatus as the IU women’s soccer team plays St. John’s on Friday and Central Michigan on Sunday.

Volleyball team prepares to play Hoosier Classic

By Andrew Vailliencourt · Thursday, Sept. 12,2013 11:30 p.m.

After suffering its first defeat last weekend to College of Charleston, the IU volleyball team (5-1) looks to get back on track with its second home tournament of the year.

Ind. Senator announces preschool plan

By IDS staff · Thursday, Sept. 12,2013 11:28 p.m.

Indiana Senate Democratic Leader Tim Lanane, D-Anderson, announced a plan to enroll children in early childhood education programs.

Men's soccer looks to snap losing streak

By Alden Woods · Thursday, Sept. 12,2013 11:27 p.m.

The Hoosiers will attempt to avoid the program’s first four-game losing streak since 1985 when CS Bakersfield (2-1) comes to Bloomington Friday night. That game will be followed by a clash with UC Irvine (2-1-1) Sunday afternoon.

Men's golf seeks stronger start

By Michael Nichols · Thursday, Sept. 12,2013 11:24 p.m.

The team’s second tournament of the season, the Olympia Fields Fighting Illini Invitational, kicks off Friday morning at the Olympia Fields Country Club in Olympia Fields, Ill.

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