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The day Occupy died

By Stefan Sokolowski · Thursday, Feb. 9,2012 6:22 p.m.

For someone merely skimming the newspaper, it would be easy to overlook the recent violence surrounding the Occupy Oakland protest.

Political whiplash

By Colleen Leahy · Thursday, Feb. 9,2012 6:20 p.m.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure, with its ubiquitous pink ribbons, is the most well-known breast cancer charity in the United States, but its recent disastrous PR flop has caused it to fall on hard times.

Indiana receives No Child Left Behind waiver

Thursday, Feb. 9,2012 1:35 p.m.

President Barack Obama announced today that Indiana and nine other states will receive a No Child Left Behind waiver. This will give states the ability to improve how they prepare and evaluate students.

Wilson talks changes to IU football program at Memorial Stadium

Thursday, Feb. 9,2012 1:32 p.m.

IU Coach Kevin Wilson will introduce new staff members and new players to fans today during a program at the Henke Hall of Champions at Memorial Stadium.

Grocery shopping in Bloomington

By Casey Engelman · Thursday, Feb. 9,2012 11:17 a.m.

After moving out of the dorms and into a house, something suddenly becomes a very true reality for every college student: finances.

Questions linger for IU baseball prior to season

By Michael Norman · Thursday, Feb. 9,2012 10:45 a.m.

With IU Coach Tracy Smith and the IU men’s baseball team kicking off the season at Wednesday’s Media Day, here are three big questions the Hoosiers will have to answer this season.

Column: Scouting the Illini

By Avi Zaleon · Thursday, Feb. 9,2012 10:41 a.m.

William Buford, Trey Burke, Tim Frazier, Bo Spencer, Jordan Taylor and now Brandon Paul. The Hoosiers will continue to face the Big Ten’s best point guards Thursday as they take on Illinois, one of the most puzzling teams in the Big Ten.

Participants alter routines after Little Fifty, women’s Little 500 race change times

By Micah McVicker · Thursday, Feb. 9,2012 12:01 a.m.

Two important anniversaries of Little 500 events — the 25th racing of the women’s Little 500 and the 10th running of the Little Fifty — will take place this spring. But the commemorative celebrations will also come with significant schedule changes.

New stage set for Illinois, IU battle at home

By Connor O'Gara · Wednesday, Feb. 8,2012 11:58 p.m.

With IU riding the momentum of a 78-61 win at Purdue on Saturday, Coach Tom Crean said he expects Illinois to come into Thursday's game with the same mindset his squad displayed.

IU Cinema screens Oscar-nominated short films

By Brian Welk · Wednesday, Feb. 8,2012 11:54 p.m.

The IU Cinema is providing a chance to see all the nominees in 2012’s Best Live Action and Animated Short Film Oscar categories in separate screenings at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Indiana Lifeline bill moves toward vote in House

Wednesday, Feb. 8,2012 10:48 p.m.

The Indiana Lifeline bill is moving to a final read and vote on the floor of the House after a unanimous 11-0 vote by the Courts and Criminal Code Committee of the Indiana State House of Representatives.

Police officers find rifle in student’s car

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Feb. 8,2012 10:47 p.m.

A Bloomington High School North student is facing a felony charge after police found a rifle in a car parked in the school’s parking lot.

Federal health officials recommend vaccination

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Wednesday, Feb. 8,2012 10:46 p.m.

Federal health officials recommended last week that 11- and 12-year-old boys receive routine vaccinations for human papillomavirus, which can cause genital warts and even cancer. They also recommend boys between the ages 13 and 21 who have not been vaccinated receive “catch-up” vaccinations.

Klyczek, IU aim to beat Miami of Ohio and Ball State

By Evan Hoopfer · Wednesday, Feb. 8,2012 10:46 p.m.

A plethora of red shirts will enter the door of the IU Tennis Center as IU plays Miami of Ohio and Ball State this weekend.

Career coach advises CBS listeners

Wednesday, Feb. 8,2012 10:45 p.m.

Since Nov. 1, 2011, Dowd-Higgins has been broadcasting her show, “Career Coach Caroline,” at 5 p.m. every Tuesday to discuss career development and answer listeners’ questions.

Column: Putting geography back on the map

By Max McCombs · Wednesday, Feb. 8,2012 10:44 p.m.

Remind me — who exactly is in the Big East now?

Indiana secretary of state charged with six felonies

By Mark Keierleber · Wednesday, Feb. 8,2012 10:43 p.m.

Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White, 42, was convicted of six felony charges Feb. 4, including perjury, theft and voter fraud.

Column: Max’s proposed Division 1 conference realignment

By Max McCombs · Wednesday, Feb. 8,2012 10:42 p.m.

I present my dream conference alignment, one with a renewed focus on geography and tradition. I fully recognize that this could never happen. The administrators and higher-ups with one hand always on their pocketbooks would never allow for something that would so concentrate the television markets

Alpha Phi Omega seeks to recruit members

By Sydney Murray · Wednesday, Feb. 8,2012 10:41 p.m.

If interested potential members can’t make any rush events, they can still show up to induction Sunday and become fraternity members.

Style File

By Emily Farra · Wednesday, Feb. 8,2012 10:12 p.m.

But what’s the latest news in blogging? In an unlikely turn of events, bloggers are having their computer chairs pulled out from under them and are being thrown onto the runway.

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