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What is a Hoosier?

By Lisa Tomcko · Thursday, Aug. 23,2012 3:42 p.m.

Merriam Webster dictionary defines “Hoosier” as a native or resident of Indiana. But what does it really mean?

Letter from the Provost

Thursday, Aug. 23,2012 3:39 p.m.

This guide will open windows throughout the campus and community. It will give you a taste of the history, traditions, people, and places that shape IU and Bloomington, our home.

IU grad wins Bloomington Comedy Festival

By Kate Thacker · Thursday, Aug. 23,2012 12:21 a.m.

Recent IU graduate Jamison Raymond won the fourth-annual Bloomington Comedy Festival on Wednesday at a sold-out Comedy Attic show.

Former IU swimmer seizes dream in London

By Gabrielle Reed · Thursday, Aug. 23,2012 12:18 a.m.

The only part of the race she remembers is walking out with her teammates, purposely averting her gaze from the stands so she would not see the crowd of spectators about to watch her swim.

Freshman wins chess championship

By Claire Aronson · Thursday, Aug. 23,2012 12:11 a.m.

Marc Arnold is a year older than most of the IU class of 2016. He took a year off following high school in Manhattan, N.Y., to play chess. The training paid off at the 2012 U.S. Junior Closed Championship in July when Arnold won first place.

Spreading knowledge of Lifeline Law an ongoing issue

By Matthew Glowicki · Thursday, Aug. 23,2012 12:03 a.m.

The new state law provides legal protection to underage persons who call for emergency help on the behalf of another in situations of alcohol over-consumption.

Stupid Questions Do Exist

By Tanner Gragg · Thursday, Aug. 23,2012 12 a.m.

Stupid, as in lacking of intelligence or common sense, is a perfectly appropriate adjective for a plethora of different questions.

Stupid knows no bounds

By William Gryna · Thursday, Aug. 23,2012 12 a.m.

Unfortunately for me, I identify with Akin’s party. Republicans and conservatives must deal with the repercussions of his idiocy.

Dogs dive in at Drool in the Pool event

By Mark Keierleber · Wednesday, Aug. 22,2012 11:49 p.m.

The Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department hosted their 8th annual Drool in the Pool event Wednesday night, where dogs swam freely in Mills Pool.

Stages center appoints Wisely new director

By Casey Engelman · Wednesday, Aug. 22,2012 11:48 p.m.

Matthew Wisley has been named the new executive director of the youth theater education and performance organization.

Local artist sketches with ballpoint pen

By Makenzie Holland · Wednesday, Aug. 22,2012 11:45 p.m.

The exhibition, titled “Works from Life,” is a collection of figurative drawings and Bloomington landscapes Ratzlaff drew with ink or graphite or painted. His art lines the walls around the studio, as he is the only artist featured at the moment.

Man reports violent attack in woods

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Aug. 22,2012 11:43 p.m.

The Bloomington Police Department collected evidence after a homeless man was reportedly attacked in a wooded area near West Third Street and Cory Lane.

Contra group dances night away

By Casey Engelman · Wednesday, Aug. 22,2012 11:41 p.m.

The Bloomington Old-Time Music and Dance Group’s weekly contra dance session acted as preparation for the 34th Sugar Hill Dance Weekend, which is Friday and Saturday at the Ransburg Boy Scout Reservation.

Pence Corps website tracks, rewards campaign volunteers

By Claire Wiseman · Wednesday, Aug. 22,2012 11:38 p.m.

The Mike Pence for Indiana campaign recently launched Pence Corps, an online program that allows the gubernatorial candidate’s supporters to become “Neighborhood Captains” and compete against one another for stamps.

BPD warns students of thefts, offers advice

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Aug. 22,2012 11:38 p.m.

According to the Bloomington Police Department, 481 thefts from vehicles have occurred since the beginning of 2012

IU receives grant to aid adult undergraduates

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Aug. 22,2012 11:37 p.m.

The University recently received a $1 million endowment and a $50,000 grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation.

Motorcyclists promote safety

By Sydney Murray · Wednesday, Aug. 22,2012 11:35 p.m.

On Wednesday evening, some students rode around Bloomington in style, seated on the back of IU Riding Club’s motorcycles.

Huffington Post names IU a top GLBT-friendly campus

By Kirsten Clark · Wednesday, Aug. 22,2012 11:34 p.m.

IU is one of the nation’s top 25 most GLBT-friendly colleges, according to a list released Wednesday by the nonprofit organization Campus Pride and the Huffington Post.

MIT Technology Review list honors IU grad Soghoian

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Aug. 22,2012 11:31 p.m.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Technology Review magazine recently recognized IU Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research fellow Christopher Soghoian as a member of the 2012 TR35, a list that honors the world’s top 35 contributors to various technological fields who are younger than 35.

Lt. governor candidate Simpson outlines agriculture plans

By Mary Kenney · Wednesday, Aug. 22,2012 11:31 p.m.

Simpson, who is running with Democrat John Gregg, discussed the importance of agriculture to the Indiana economy, though she did not discuss specific plans to protect or enrich the industry.

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