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Mercury exposure may cause type-2 diabetes

By John Bauernfeind · Thursday, April 18,2013 9:58 p.m.

Higher levels of mercury exposure at a young age increase the chances of developing type-2 diabetes by 65 percent, according to a new study led by IU professor Ka He.

School of Optometry moves services

Thursday, April 18,2013 9:55 p.m.

The School of Optometry is shifting its services from Community Eye Care Center to the Atwater Eye Care Center, which will become the centralized location for eye patients in that area.

4th presidential intern selected

By Kathryn Moody · Thursday, April 18,2013 9:53 p.m.

IU has named Catherine Krege as its fourth presidential intern.

Businesses anticipate increased sales during Little 500 festivities

By Matt Stefanski · Thursday, April 18,2013 12:15 a.m.

As many alumni and tourists flock to Bloomington during Little 500, restaurants, hotels and bars are gearing up for one of the busiest times of the year.

AVCA All-American Boykin joins IU volleyball

Thursday, April 18,2013 12:15 a.m.

Junior college transfer Danetta Boykin has signed a National Letter of Intent with the IU volleyball team, the team announced in a press release Wednesday.

Sri Lanka native Jayawickrema at home, away from home

By Andy Wittry · Thursday, April 18,2013 12:13 a.m.

For IU senior women’s tennis player Jithmie Jayawickrema, home is Colombo, Sri Lanka, where she first discovered her love for tennis.

Security remains increased during Little 500 weekend

By IDS staff · Thursday, April 18,2013 12:12 a.m.

Little 500 weekend typically has an increased police presence on campus.

Hoosiers lose 4th straight game

By Evan Hoopfer · Thursday, April 18,2013 12:10 a.m.

No. 19 IU lost its fourth straight game Wednesday at Bart Kaufman field, falling to Ball State 5-3. The Hoosiers (26-8) have lost five of their last six games.

IU welcomes Macklemore to Assembly Hall

By Carolyn Crowcroft · Thursday, April 18,2013 12:10 a.m.

Assembly Hall was filled Wednesday night with fans, dressed in patterned leggings, fluorescent tanks and other thrift shop-worthy apparel.

Ongoing drug investigation ends arrest

Thursday, April 18,2013 12:02 a.m.

A Bloomington man was arrested Tuesday after police seized what they believed to be heroin from a controlled buy.

Eat protein before you party

By Allen Shoup · Thursday, April 18,2013 12 a.m.

We’re in the heat of the greatest party week on earth, though those at Purdon’t would argue that their twisted rendition of Mario Kart and manure wrestling is a competitor. While celebrating the infamous Little 500 week, it’s important that you pregame your overflowing Solos and crushed Stones with a hearty meal.