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Gems of Netflix

By Aysia Matz · Thursday, May 23,2013 12 a.m.

Here’s this week’s guide to finding something worth watching on Netflix Instant.

National in 'Trouble' on latest release

By Aysia Matz · Thursday, May 23,2013 12 a.m.

Calling “Trouble Will Find Me” dreadful isn’t an empty, Simon Cowell sort of expression. The album is literally dreadful. It fills me with dread.

Is misogyny really a "Trek" tradition?

By Dane McDonald · Thursday, May 23,2013 12 a.m.

As a young man who goes gaga for a well-produced science-fiction epic, I loved every frame of “Star Trek: Into Darkness.” The problem isn’t with this one film, and the writers should not be under fire for one harmless underwear scene.

Take a cue from Hannibal if you want humanity to survive.

From the illustrators' desk: Would YOU eat bugs?

By Kelly Fritz and Zack Worcel · Thursday, May 23,2013 12 a.m.

A glimpse of what's on our illustrator's minds this week.

Do the Indy 500 princesses really represent the women of Indiana?

By Casey Farrington · Thursday, May 23,2013 12 a.m.

By treating the chance to be objectified as a high honor, the 500 Festival is promoting the idea that the ideal Hoosier woman is a young, priviliged white one who can smile and look pretty.

Between Republicans and Democrats, who's intimidating who?

By Tanner Ollo · Thursday, May 23,2013 12 a.m.

It doesn’t do any good to say that Obama is the sole perpetrator of America’s problems, because both sides are equally at fault.

Star Trek Into Darkness

By Kelly Fritz · Thursday, May 23,2013 12 a.m.

I wanted to love “Star Trek Into Darkness.” But I didn’t.

A Tale of Two Robots

By Jeff LaFave · Thursday, May 23,2013 12 a.m.

What can I say about French robots that hasn’t been said before?Apparently, a lot.

Recycling is not enough

By Ashli Hendricks · Thursday, May 23,2013 12 a.m.

In a periodic table of comedic elements, timeliness and relevance are crucial, but neither more so than the element of surprise.

Celebrity guide to tanning

By Dane McDonald · Thursday, May 23,2013 12 a.m.

Here are a few celebs you should and shouldn’t mirror when catching some rays by the poolside.

Wisniewski charged with reckless homicide

By Makenzie Holland · Wednesday, May 22,2013 8:18 p.m.

On Friday, May 17, a 55-year-old white female was found dead on an apartment bedroom floor on the 2600 block of N. Walnut St.

Hoosiers aim for second title of season

By Robby Howard · Wednesday, May 22,2013 8:16 p.m.

On May 19, the IU baseball team won its fifth Big Ten regular season championship. This weekend it will try to win its third Big Ten Tournament title.

Cash honored posthumously as Police Officer of the Year

By Cory Schmidt · Wednesday, May 22,2013 8:14 p.m.

The Bloomington Northside Exchange Club honored Keith Cash, chief officer and 29-year veteran of the IU Police Department, on May 15 as 2013 Police Officer of the Year.

Classroom of the future?

By Cory Schmidt · Wednesday, May 22,2013 8:13 p.m.

On May 21, the Office of the Provost unveiled a new teaching space in the Student Building.

Hall of Heroes changes gamer perceptions

By Amanda Jacobson · Wednesday, May 22,2013 7:37 p.m.

Hall of Heroes, located on East Third Street in Bloomington, is a newly established tabletop hobby store and gaming space for all ages.

Local events usher in Memorial Day weekend

By Amanda Jacobson · Wednesday, May 22,2013 7:32 p.m.

Local venues present events to fill Memorial Day weekend with art, music and literature.

Local pool opens Saturday

By Stephen Kroll · Wednesday, May 22,2013 7:26 p.m.

Bryan Park Pool, which is located south of campus on Woodlawn Avenue, will open on May 25 and run through September 2. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Hoosiers send 26 to NCAA Regionals

By Robby Howard · Wednesday, May 22,2013 7:22 p.m.

Andy Bayer and Derek Drouin, defending national champions in the 1,500-meter and the high jump, respectively, will be joined by 24 of their teammates May 23-25 in Greensboro, N.C., for the NCAA East Preliminaries, the regional qualifier for the NCAA Championships.

Public library enters last renovation stage

By Stephen Kroll · Wednesday, May 22,2013 7:22 p.m.

The MCPL is set to begin a series of indoor and outdoor changes throughout the coming year.

Drivers prepare for Indy 500

By Alden Woods · Wednesday, May 22,2013 7:18 p.m.

Dario Franchitti and Helio Castroneves, Indianapolis legends in their own right, will each attempt to join Foyt, Unser, and Mears with a fourth Indy 500 victory.

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