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Hoosiers prepare for 1st dual matches of season

By Andy Wittry · Friday, Jan. 18,2013 12:27 a.m.

No. 49 IU will travel to Cincinnati to face the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks at 11 a.m. followed by a match against the Cincinnati Bearcats at 4 p.m.

Hoosiers lack firepower to ignite comeback

By Robby Howard · Friday, Jan. 18,2013 12:25 a.m.

IU Coach Curt Miller’s nightmare came true for the second-straight game Thursday night when IU (10-7, 1-3) lost to Ohio State (11-7, 1-4) 68-45 at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

IU water polo to kick off season in Michigan

By Trent Stutzman · Friday, Jan. 18,2013 12:23 a.m.

Last year, the IU water polo team set a school record with 28 wins in a season. The 2013 Hoosier squad will attempt to improve that mark beginning this weekend.

IU to compete in Gladstein Invitational

By Casey Krajewski · Friday, Jan. 18,2013 12:20 a.m.

IU track and field will participate in its biggest event yet this season as teams from around the country gather Friday and Saturday for the Gladstein Invitational in Bloomington.

Column: IU must improve against zone

By Michael Norman · Friday, Jan. 18,2013 12:17 a.m.

IU Coach Tom Crean said his biggest concern was the lack of players making offensive movements to cut through the lane to the basket.

BPD officer injured after struggle

Friday, Jan. 18,2013 12:15 a.m.

A BPD officer was reportedly attacked by a suspect in the midst of a chase. The suspect attempted to disarm him, resulting in the firearm being discharged at some point.

Instagram’s changes stir up social media pot

By Tori Lawhorn · Friday, Jan. 18,2013 12:03 a.m.

The new Instagram policy will be in full effect Saturday. The changes allow the social media site to share any self-uploaded photos with advertisers without the approval of or notification to users.

Independent Council seeks members

By Kate Thacker · Friday, Jan. 18,2013 12:01 a.m.

As the excitement from sorority rush ends, one campus group is continuing their own recruitment.

Flowers adorn iconic sculpture

By John Bauernfeind · Friday, Jan. 18,2013 12 a.m.

With his left hand perched atop his piano and his right hand playing the keyboard, the Hoagy Carmichael Landmark Sculpture rests in a comfortable spot next to the IU Cinema. A flower is often found in the bronze statue’s hand.

Insta-slam

By Ashli Hendricks · Friday, Jan. 18,2013 12 a.m.

More than a fair few young women my age seem to think it leaves a cute or desirable impression to post snapshots of a guy’s unanswered pleas for their attention.

Too big to prosecute

Friday, Jan. 18,2013 12 a.m.

We say: HSBC must be in bed with Uncle Sam

Anti-social smartphones

Friday, Jan. 18,2013 12 a.m.

You know him, he knows you, and an awkward aura fills the free space between you and the quickly approaching “last person I’d want to see right now.”

NRA ad militaristic, self-shaming

By Patrick Beane · Friday, Jan. 18,2013 12 a.m.

A month after the Newtown, Conn., shooting, the gun rights organization’s latest campaign involves attacking President Barack Obama as an “elitist hypocrite.”

International studies benefit from grants

By Laura Schulte · Thursday, Jan. 17,2013 11:55 p.m.

Select graduate students have received the opportunity to pursue their foreign studies due to funding from the Mellon Innovating International Research and Teaching Award.

State school voucher program expansion debated

Thursday, Jan. 17,2013 11:51 p.m.

The students would be able to immediately obtain money to enroll at a private school. Currently, a student must receive education at a public school for one year before they can receive state support for a private school.

Annual event encourages biking

By Megan Jula · Thursday, Jan. 17,2013 11:50 p.m.

The second annual ride aims to show participants biking is possible year round.

Inauguration events to begin this weekend

By Claire Wiseman · Thursday, Jan. 17,2013 11:45 p.m.

The Ceremonial Swearing-In Ceremony, the one officially marked by national media and open to public in front of Capitol Hill, will take place at 11:30 a.m. Monday.

Farewell, 'Dear Abby'

By IDS staff · Thursday, Jan. 17,2013 9:44 p.m.

Pauline Phillips, author of the famous “Dear Abby” advice column, died at 94 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Zanca brings experimental electronic music to Bishop

By Olivia Williams · Thursday, Jan. 17,2013 9:42 p.m.

Chicago-native and electronic dance music artist Nick Zanca of Mister Lies will perform with Hunter Child at 11 p.m. Friday at the Bishop.

Tuffcurls prepares for 'weird' weekend

By Bridget Ameche · Thursday, Jan. 17,2013 9:41 p.m.

Chicago-based cover band Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press, a band known for a “weird” following, will play back-to-back shows this weekend at the Bluebird Nightclub.