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‘Grandma’ fights way back to the court

By Joe Popely · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 11:33 p.m.

Some time in October, or maybe even before that, IU women’s basketball players dubbed fifth-year senior center Sasha Chaplin “grandma."

Academy Award-winning costumer Acheson comes next week

By Mina Asayesh-Brown · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 11:31 p.m.

The British designer has won three Academy Awards for his work on “The Last Emperor,” “Restoration” and “Dangerous Liaisons,” and he will give a lecture on Jan. 17 at the IU Cinema titled “Dressing Movies and Costuming Superheroes.”

IU’s Bruin chosen for national team roster

By Micah McVicker · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 11:30 p.m.

On Sunday, Bruin received a call from the United States Men’s National Team Coach Jurgen Klinsmann, inviting the former Hoosier to a January camp at the National Training Center in Carson, Calif.

Pence explores I-69 partnership

By Matt Stefanski · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 11:30 p.m.

Ind. Gov.-elect Mike Pence is looking at public-private partnerships to complete Indiana’s 142-mile Interstate 69 extension.

SPEA dean to publish book on poverty trends

Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 11:22 p.m.

This month, IU Press will publish IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs Dean John Graham’s book, “America’s Poor and the Great Recession,” which examines recent trends in poverty and the performance of the United States’ “safety net” programs.

University allowed to access IU email accounts

By Matt Bloom · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 11:19 p.m.

Any device with data from IU’s network, whether it is a personal laptop, tablet or smartphone, has the potential to be accessed by the University.

Shoe sales support global charities

By Emma Foor · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 11:16 p.m.

Inspired by the olive-green, army-style shoes worn by native Chinese construction and field workers, Hannah Smith founded a “social enterprise,” or a for-profit organization, of shoes.

Dropping the ball

By Will Royal · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 9:54 p.m.

It’s time to re-evaluate our resolutions. One week has passed since the new year began, so if you haven’t already chosen your yearly challenges, the chances are you won’t.

City Hall building receives earth-friendly certification

By Megan Jula · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 6:20 p.m.

Century-old City Hall became the first Bloomington government building to be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified.

Men's indoor track and field ranked No. 7 in preseason poll

By Casey Krajewski · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 6:18 p.m.

The US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) released its preseason rankings today, naming IU's men's team at number seven in the nation.

Big Ten executives meet at IU to discuss campus, student issues

By Tori Fater · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 6:02 p.m.

IU Student Association will lead the Association of Big Ten Schools conference, a gathering for the executives of student body governments from Big Ten universities.

Column: Bonds deserves Hall of Fame bid

By Zach Stavis · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 5:50 p.m.

Barry Bonds' legacy is in the hands of Hall of Fame voters as the 2013 class is announced.

Soccer player declares for MLS draft

By Micah McVicker · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 2:06 p.m.

Forward Eriq Zavaleta signed a Generation Adidas contract Jan. 4, according to agent, simultaneously ending his collegiate eligibility.

Big Cheeze finds success

By Darryl Smith · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 12:40 a.m.

At 11 p.m. on a Tuesday, the large, white trailer is backed into a corner parking spot directly across the street from Kilroy’s Dunnkirk.

Prayer could be mandated in schools

By Sydney Murray · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 12:38 a.m.

Public schools could have the option to mandate daily prayer if a bill by State Sen. Dennis Kruse, R-Auburn, passes the legislature this spring.

Watford’s big nights key for big victories

By Max McCombs · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 12:37 a.m.

Through the team’s first 15 games, a strong performance by senior forward Christian Watford has been a nearly surefire indicator of an IU blowout.

Early lead spurs IU victory

By Nathan Brown · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 12:33 a.m.

The Hoosiers utilized a fast first half start to defeat Penn State in University Park, Pa., Monday night 74-51 to begin conference play 2-0.

2 Bloomington men plead guilty to ‘white supremicist’ attack in Ill.

Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 12:30 a.m.

Cody Sutherlin, 24, and Alex Stuck, 22, both of Bloomington, John Tucker, 26, Martinsville, Jason Sutherlin, 33, and Dylan Sutherlin, 20, both of Gosport, Ind., all pled guilty to counts including armed violence and were sentenced to terms ranging from three and a half to six years.

Nurse speaks out after being fired for refusing vaccination

By Matt Stefanski · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 12:28 a.m.

Ethel Hoover opened up her mailbox to an unpleasant surprise last month: a termination notice.

City prepared for winter

By Megan Jula · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 12:25 a.m.

Public Works dictates the budget for the Street Department, which maintains the city streets by paving, patching, performing sidewalk repairs and street tree maintenance and snow plowing. In 2011, the street department was allotted a $3.8 million budget, according to city controller office records. Johnson estimated $4.5 million was used by the Street Department — the extra money came from additional Public Works funds.

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