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Sprint Week comes to Bloomington

By Robby Howard · Wednesday, July 17,2013 8:25 p.m.

The general manager of the Bloomington Speedway is working on preparing his track as part of the 26th annual Indiana Sprint Week.

Former IU soccer player returns to MLS after battling leukemia for 3 months

By Evan Hoopfer · Wednesday, July 17,2013 8:22 p.m.

After fighting leukemia for the past three months, former IU soccer player Kevin Alston has been taken off the disabled list for the New England Revolution.

Latimer added to award watch list

By Evan Hoopfer · Wednesday, July 17,2013 8:19 p.m.

Junior wide receiver Cody Latimer has been named to the Biletnikoff Award watch list. The award is given annually to the nation’s top receiver.

IU football returns key offensive contributors

By Evan Hoopfer · Wednesday, July 17,2013 8:18 p.m.

Looking at the amount of production coming back to the program this year, evidence suggests the Hoosier offense will carry on just fine.

Column: Johnny Football deserves a break

By Connor Killoren · Wednesday, July 17,2013 8:14 p.m.

What should be noted about Manziel is his overnight stardom and fame were never requested or asked for by the small town, 20-year-old quarterback.

Alumni named 2013 Indiana Authors Award winners

Wednesday, July 17,2013 8:11 p.m.

The annual Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award works to recognize Indiana authors’ contributions to literature in both Indiana and across the nation. Four IU alumni have been selected as winners or finalists for the 2013 Indiana Authors Award, according to a press release.

Assistant Vice President for Engagement at IU named to new position

Wednesday, July 17,2013 8:08 p.m.

Indiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson recently appointed Kirk White, IU assistant vice president for engagement, to a five-year term on the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, according to a press release.

Court ruling threatens silence

By Stephen Kroll · Wednesday, July 17,2013 8:04 p.m.

Amid the recent onslaught of Supreme Court decisions, one case was buried deep. The June 17, 5-4 ruling of Salinas v. Texas concerns a 20-year-old case in which Genovevo Salinas was asked informal questions by police regarding the murder of two brothers in Houston.

Driver charged for SR 37, Vernal Pike crash Sunday

Wednesday, July 17,2013 7:40 p.m.

Police did not find signs McGee was intoxicated at the time of the crash, but have since issued citations for disregarding an automatic signal, driving too fast to avoid a collision as well as following too close in a tractor-trailer rig.

BEAD promotes new projects with loan forgiveness

By Brianna Meyer · Wednesday, July 17,2013 7:39 p.m.

The Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District is now seeking applicants for its 2013 Forgivable Loan Program. The program aims to incentivize new project developments within the BEAD geographic area.

Massey named associate vice president for university academic planning and policy

Monday, July 15,2013 10:53 p.m.

Anne Massey has been named associate vice president for university academic planning and policy at IU, according to a press release.

Woman arrested for battery with a deadly weapon

Monday, July 15,2013 12:48 p.m.

A woman was arrested Monday night, July 14, for battery with a deadly weapon when she cut her boyfriend’s hand after an argument, Bloomington Police Department Sgt. Joe Crider said.

3 vehicle accident causes major injuries and closed road

Monday, July 15,2013 12:47 p.m.

The Bloomington Police Department investigated a major traffic accident at the intersections of Vernal Pike and State Road 37 involving three cars on July 14 at approximately 9:20p.m., a press release from Capt. Joe Qualters said.

Either way, a child is dead

By Lexia Banks · Monday, July 15,2013 12 a.m.

I’ve heard people describe the case as “some black boy got shot by a Mexican.” And then they go crazy about how the gunman must be racist. If Zimmerman had been black it would be a completely different conversation.

Column: America's racial realities

By Kelly Fritz · Monday, July 15,2013 12 a.m.

It’s impossible to argue that race played no part in the shooting or the proceedings and to argue that race plays no part in the lives of Americans.

Letter to the Editor: Is white the law?

By Thomas Buhls · Monday, July 15,2013 12 a.m.

Moral of the story? White people are universally recognized as being the law, and when the masses become upset with a controversial court ruling and a “failure of the law,” then white people will be forced to pay.

Indiana ranked 21st in child health in 2013, up 13 spots

Sunday, July 14,2013 8:30 p.m.

New research and data shows Indiana children are growing up healthier, but the state still continues to struggle with high rates of child poverty.

Hoosiers start to wrap up World University Games

By Evan Hoopfer · Sunday, July 14,2013 8:27 p.m.

Senior forward Will Sheehey and sophomore guard Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell won’t be bringing back a medal from the World University Games in Kazan, Russia.

Striking a chord

By Ashley Jenkins · Sunday, July 14,2013 8:24 p.m.

The ninth USA International Harp Competition began July 10 and will wrap up with a final stage performance 7 p.m. on July 20 at the MAC.

Annual conference receives new name

Sunday, July 14,2013 8:05 p.m.

Starting next summer, the 46th Education Leadership Summer Conference will be renamed as the Martha McCarthy Education Law and Policy Institute.

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