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The end is near?

By Christine Spasoff · Tuesday, March 6,2012 8:18 p.m.

Will the world end in 2012? It's unlikely.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon brings Afrojack to Little 5

Tuesday, March 6,2012 5:41 p.m.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon has partnered with Bloomington-based MES Presents to bring Dutch music producer and DJ Afrojack to campus for a Little 500 concert. Afrojack was named the No. 7 DJ of 2011 by DJ Mags.

Voting open for Residence Hall Association Elections today

By IDS staff · Tuesday, March 6,2012 1:35 p.m.

Residence Hall Association Elections are today between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. in all residence halls across campus.

Jacobs students to play at Kennedy Center

By IDS staff · Tuesday, March 6,2012 12:40 p.m.

Four Jacobs School of Music students will be participating in the Conservatory Project at 6 p.m. today at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The performance will be live-streamed by the Kennedy Center.

Four IU faculty members receive teaching honor

By Nona Tepper · Monday, March 5,2012 11:48 p.m.

On Monday, Glenn Gass joined IU professors Colin Allen, Olaf Sporns and Richard Wilk as they were honored as “Provost Professors” at an induction ceremony in the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center. Professor Stephen Watt also received the Tracy M. Sonneborn Award at the ceremony. Faculty members were recognized for achieving local, national and international distinctions in teaching and research.

Zeller named co-Big Ten Freshman of the Year

Monday, March 5,2012 11:46 p.m.

Adding to an already decorated first year in college basketball, Cody Zeller was named Co-Big Ten Freshman of the Year on Monday evening.

Homeless permitted to use IMU facilities

By Claire Aronson · Monday, March 5,2012 11:45 p.m.

Indiana Memorial Union policies allow homeless to use building.

K-9 collaboration: Officer forms quick friendship with first-ever IUPD dog

By Mary Kenney · Monday, March 5,2012 11:43 p.m.

Tery stands out among his breed, and not just because of his training. His eyes are far darker than usual, a deep blackish-brown ringed with gold when the light hits them, rather than the usual pale brown.

Special education teacher helps students in, out of the classroom

By Michela Tindera · Monday, March 5,2012 11:42 p.m.

As a second- through sixth-grade special education room, it’s one of only four in the district. Together, Kraig Bushey and his two assistant teachers, Anne Hyde and Stephanie Dalphin, work with students who can have any variation of disabilities: emotional disorders, ADHD, autism and cognitive disabilities are a few.

Senate passes smoking ban bill

By Mark Keierleber · Monday, March 5,2012 11:39 p.m.

Indiana lawmakers have moved closer to enacting a universal, statewide smoking ban. The Indiana Senate passed the bill 29-21 on Feb. 29, but not without first amending a list of exceptions.

Couple breakup leads to felony assault, arrest

Monday, March 5,2012 11:28 p.m.

A breakup between two IU students led to a physical altercation involving a knife, a pair of scissors and lighter fluid.

Students give up vacation to help less fortunate

By Lauren McConnell · Monday, March 5,2012 11:27 p.m.

Two teams will go abroad for spring break. One is pairing with Outreach 360 in Nicaragua, and the other is pairing with Coprodeli USA in Peru. The other teams will stay in the United States. Both nonprofits deal with education.

Author, IU alumnus Harlan Cohen talks ‘theory of thongs’

By Kirsten Clark · Monday, March 5,2012 11:24 p.m.

IU alumnus and syndicated advice columnist Harlan Cohen talked dating, thongs and “Getting Naked” Monday night in the Indiana Memorial Union’s Alumni Hall.

'Shorts' play festival features University Players work, performances

By Raven Carpenter · Monday, March 5,2012 10:29 p.m.

The new Studio Theatre in the Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center was filled beyond capacity for the first of two showings of “Shorts: A Student Play Festival,” which was performed by University Players Friday.

Flash mob bends between Ballantine and Woodburn

By Danielle Paquette · Monday, March 5,2012 10:26 p.m.

24 spandex-clad yogis stalled road traffic between Woodburn and Ballantine halls at 11:04 a.m. on Monday for a flash mob.

Hoosiers continue to find success in Bloomington against Marquette, Cleveland State

By Evan Hoopfer · Monday, March 5,2012 9:56 p.m.

The No. 66 Hoosiers polished off their nonconference portion of the schedule Sunday with wins against the Marquette Golden Eagles and the Cleveland State Vikings.

Detective to investigate child abuse case

By IDS staff · Monday, March 5,2012 9:55 p.m.

Lt. Bill Parker of the Bloomington Police Department said the father and mother of the boy met at a public place for a custody exchange. The mother allegedly told the father that her boyfriend had struck the child, Parker said.

Bloomington woman found with lacerations, cocaine

By IDS staff · Monday, March 5,2012 9:54 p.m.

Bloomington woman arrested for possession of cocaine, possession of a hypodermic needle and possession of paraphernalia.

Survey shows city has high rate of volunteers

By Katie Mettler · Monday, March 5,2012 9:51 p.m.

Bloomington gives back, and at a higher rate than the Hoosier and national averages. On Feb. 21, the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network released its first member agency survey, which collected data about volunteerism in the community.

State legislators discuss bills from current session

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Monday, March 5,2012 9:43 p.m.

State Sen. Vi Simpson, D-Bloomington, and Rep. Matt Pierce, D-Bloomington, gave a legislative update to the public Saturday at the City Council Chambers in the Showers Building.

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