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LeBron't take the last shot

By Shannon Luke Morgan · Sunday, March 4,2012 4:36 p.m.

It was the waning minutes of the 2012 NBA All-Star Game. The West had been leading by about fifteen points the entire game, but the hyper-competitive LeBron James had led a furious comeback.

Reform, not discipline and punish

By Kevin Jackson · Sunday, March 4,2012 4:34 p.m.

With the presidential election looming on the horizon, candidates are bringing to light problems with the American economy, foreign policy and even contraception.

Too little, too late

By Editorial Board · Sunday, March 4,2012 4:30 p.m.

Rush Limbaugh sparked controversy early last week when he referred to Sandra Fluke, a Georgetown University student, as a “slut” and a “prostitute” on his radio show.

Why does Russia keep Putin up with this guy?

Putin and the unlikely Russian Spring

By Jonathan Zsoldos · Sunday, March 4,2012 4:29 p.m.

The Russian scholar Nicholas Riasanovsky once described the Soviet Union as “neither a stable nor a happy country.”

Graduate student found dead in campus apartment

Saturday, March 3,2012 2:46 p.m.

Chi Ping Chuang, a 29-year-old graduate student in kinesiology and exercise science, was found dead just before 5 p.m. Friday in his residence at Campus View Apartments.

Death toll down to 12 from officially stated 14 in southern Indiana

By Bailey Loosemore and Mark Keierleber · Friday, March 2,2012 9:12 p.m.

After a string of storms Friday afternoon, several southern Indiana towns are working to clean up severe tornado damage. The death toll in the area is now at 12, down from the officially stated 14.

Hazardous weather, tornado watch in effect

By IDS staff · Friday, March 2,2012 9:50 a.m.

A hazardous weather watch, along with a wind advisory, is in effect through tonight for all of central and southern Indiana. There is also a tornado watch through 7 p.m. today.

Column: Sweet redemption

By Avi Zaleon · Friday, March 2,2012 12:10 a.m.

Verdell Jones III and the IU seniors have paid their dues. Now they’re seeing the results.

Hoosiers end season with loss in first game of Big Ten Tournament

By Nathan Brown · Friday, March 2,2012 12:10 a.m.

Behind 15 points at halftime to Michigan State (20-10, 11-5), the IU women’s basketball team (6-24, 1-15) faced an uphill battle heading into the second half Thursday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in the first round of the Big Ten tournament.

Barnett hopes to continue as coach

By Kevin Bowen · Friday, March 2,2012 12:06 a.m.

He might be the only non-scholarship senior on the roster, but for IU fans, the roar when Kory Barnett enters the game is that of a victorious cheer.

Lifeline passes Senate, awaits governor's signature

Friday, March 2,2012 12:03 a.m.

A bill granting limited immunity to underage drinkers across the state is heading to Gov. Mitch Daniels’ desk to be signed into law.

One day after deadly Harrisburg, Ill., tornado, town begins to rebuild

By Charles Scudder · Friday, March 2,2012 12:01 a.m.

Across the Midwest, 12 people were killed in the Wednesday storms. Six were found in a two-block wide swath of destruction in Harrisburg, Ill., a small town about four hours from Bloomington.

Column: Scouting the Boilermakers

By Avi Zaleon · Friday, March 2,2012 12 a.m.

Even though IU is now securely in the NCAA Tournament, there is still a lot to play for Sunday. First and foremost, it is the chance to give these five seniors a win in their last game at Assembly Hall.

Disability Services for Students fair educates students on resources

By Sydney Murray · Thursday, March 1,2012 11:53 p.m.

Disability Services for Students organized an information fair Thursday at Herman B Wells Library as the kickoff to Disability Awareness Month, with many IU and Bloomington groups participating.

Students, educators question state of curent education system

By Kirsten Clark · Thursday, March 1,2012 11:51 p.m.

Some 30 people occupied Dunn Meadow on Thursday to protest what they believe to be critical problems with traditional schooling. The event, which was for the National Day of Action for Education, was organized in solidarity with the Occupy Movement.

Living alone can lead to new habit formation

By Brea Johnson · Thursday, March 1,2012 11:49 p.m.

Junior Sarah Beal is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Theta is home to more than 100 girls, and life in the house varies greatly from Beal’s living situation last year. She lived off campus with only two roommates. Each had her own bedroom and bathroom. Steven Kurutz recently published an article in the New York Times about interesting habits he developed while living alone.

Hungary’s ambassador visit to last through Friday

Thursday, March 1,2012 11:25 p.m.

Dr. György Szapáry, Hungary’s ambassador to the United States, will visit IU from March 7-9 and will present a free public lecture and will also attend the annual commemoration of the 1848 Hungarian Revolution.

Local IU musical artists to perform for Riley Hospital for Children

By Myrydd Wells · Thursday, March 1,2012 11:23 p.m.

Local IU music artists will show off their talents to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals on Friday during dePHI the MUsic. The annual event, sponsored by Phi Mu, will take place from 5:30 p.m. to midnight at BuffaLouie’s on South Indiana Avenue and will feature all-you-can-eat wings and live acoustic music. Money collected will directly benefit Riley Hospital for Children.

For IU men's basketball seniors, there was a light at end of the tunnel

By Connor O'Gara · Thursday, March 1,2012 11:12 p.m.

IU’s five seniors will throw on the candy stripes and play at Assembly Hall for the final time Sunday. This is the story of how five kids stuck out more downs than ups to bring IU basketball back from the dead. Click here for part 1.

Lauren Spierer: 'She's not a poster. She's a person.'

By Biz Carson · Thursday, March 1,2012 11:08 p.m.

Lauren Spierer is disappearing again. Nine months ago, the then-20-year-old sophomore vanished in the middle of a summer night. Posters showing Lauren’s smiling face began to haunt Bloomington. She was gone, but everywhere.

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