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Road trip to Lexington, Ky., gives team a chance to avenge past losses

By Ben Simmons · Monday, Jan. 23,2012 10:30 p.m.

At 1 p.m. today, the No. 29 Hoosiers will travel to Lexington, Ky., to challenge the No. 7 Wildcats coming off a pair of 7-0 victories this weekend against Western Michigan and Toledo.

Indiana Senate passes state right-to-work bill, House continues debate

By Charles Scudder · Monday, Jan. 23,2012 10:16 p.m.

The Senate passed the right-to-work bill Monday with only nine Republicans voting against the bill, with a 28-22 vote.

License plate supports GLBT youth

By Margaret Ely · Monday, Jan. 23,2012 10:14 p.m.

The Indiana Youth Group sued the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in 2010 after having its request for a specialty license plate rejected. Now, that very plate is available for purchase in support of the youth group, which provides services and programs for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth.

State smoking ban discussed

By Hannah Smith · Monday, Jan. 23,2012 10:11 p.m.

Indiana is the odd one out among most neighboring states because it doesn’t have a statewide smoking ban. But some legislators are hoping this situation will change by the Super Bowl.

With all due respect

By Shannon Luke Morgan · Monday, Jan. 23,2012 6:40 p.m.

Respect for the downtrodden used to be a cultural benchmark of America. Respect for the “tired, poor, huddled masses” is literally engraved in our landmarks.

We are young

By Katie Beasley · Monday, Jan. 23,2012 6:37 p.m.

Now this may sound a bit glum, especially given my column’s sunny tagline, but bear with me; I promise you that the confusing, angst-ridden diatribe I’m about to bestow upon you has a positive resolution.

Newt the uniter?

By Jon Todd · Monday, Jan. 23,2012 6:35 p.m.

It just seems a bit bizarre to me to hear Speaker Gingrich offer the first half of a speech remarkably similar to a man whom he spends the second half of the speech mercilessly denigrating with his infamously acerbic tongue.

ObamaCare says: 'Sex is awesome'

By Editorial Board · Monday, Jan. 23,2012 6:31 p.m.

Some see this act of reform as little more than a cheap attempt to appeal to a constituency the president previously alienated by overruling a proposal that would have legalized the sale of emergency birth control medicines to minors.

Missing Bloomington woman found dead

By IDS staff · Monday, Jan. 23,2012 12:36 p.m.

Sources have confirmed Diane Singleton, 57, was found dead by a volunteer search group at about 5:30 p.m. Monday.

Corruption tears us apart

Monday, Jan. 23,2012 12 a.m.

What once was mere suspicion has since become full-fledged belief that corporate interests control politics. Supreme Court decisions like Citizens United v. FEC are part of the reason why today’s protestors distrust not people over 30, but people of the “1 percent.”

The problem with Paula

Monday, Jan. 23,2012 12 a.m.

Deen’s glib dismissal of her own potentially life-threatening condition speaks to a distinctly American mindset — consume what you want when you want it and dismiss your unhealthy lifestyle until it becomes a problem.

Armed forces need better training

By Sam Ostrowski · Monday, Jan. 23,2012 12 a.m.

The numbers clearly indicate there is a correlation between teaching people to kill and crimes involving human disrespect.

Hoosiers stumble in loss to Michigan

By Nathan Brown · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 11:38 p.m.

IU (5-15, 0-7) fell to the Wolverines (16-4, 5-2) 66-48, marking Indiana’s seventh-straight loss this season in conference play.

Women shine at Gladstein Invitational

By Connor Killoren · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 11:36 p.m.

While the Hoosier men’s distance squad is on the receiving end of national attention and publicity, it was the women’s distance runners who performed well this past weekend during the Gladstein Invitational at Gladstein Fieldhouse.

Historic meet swings in IU's favor at home

By Jordan Littman · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 11:34 p.m.

Led by a slew of top finishes, the No. 10 IU men defeated the No. 20 Boilermakers 166-134. The No. 8 IU women did the same, winning 169-130 against the No. 18 Boilers

Wrestlers lose to Nebraska by slim margin

By Kate Wickwire · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 11:29 p.m.

The Hoosiers ultimately could not hang on as they were defeated 23-17. This is the team’s fourth consecutive loss of the season.

Hoosiers finish weekend with wins across the board

By Ben Simmons · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 11:26 p.m.

The Hoosiers utilized balance and depth against Western Michigan and Toledo in a season-opening double-header Sunday, losing only one set all day on its way to a pair of 7-0 victories.

IU water polo team opens year with two victories

By Jeremy Smith · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 11:23 p.m.

The No. 10 IU water polo team began its season with two wins and a loss at the Michigan Kick-Off during the weekend. The Hoosiers topped both No. 12 Michigan and Colorado State while falling to No. 3 UCLA.

Second-half surge powers Hoosiers’ win against Penn State

By Kevin Bowen · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 11:17 p.m.

In the midst of a three-game losing streak and coming off of the fewest points scored in a half at home all season, the IU basketball team showed the fortitude it needed following intermission Sunday afternoon.

Oladipo, Hoosiers spur defensive change after recent struggles

By Connor O'Gara · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 11:16 p.m.

The IU men’s basketball team gave up 82 points at Penn State two weeks ago. The Hoosiers won the game but still had their worst defensive performance of the season. Sunday afternoon was a different story.

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