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Rent rises near Courthouse

By Michelle Sokol · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2012 10:44 p.m.

While high rent and a slow economy are forcing some businesses to leave their locations on the Courthouse Square in downtown Bloomington, others are gaining a chance to test their own luck.

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Column: Scouting the Wolverines

By Avi Zaleon · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2012 10:43 p.m.

To hand the Wolverines their first loss at home this season, IU will have to stop the best-scoring backcourt in the Big Ten with Tim Hardaway Jr. and Trey Burke. IU’s on-ball defense will need to be sharp.

Bloomington Playwright's Project

Bloomington Playwright Project completes renovation

By Rachel Wisinski · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2012 10:41 p.m.

Thanks to a $25,000 grant from the City of Bloomington Investment Incentive Fund (BIIF), the Bloomington Playwright Project has been able to complete a makeover that has been in the works for nearly two years, Producing Artistic Director Chad Rabinovitz said.

Ukulele Club

Ukulele Club brings players together to share, play music

By MaryJane Slaby · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2012 10:28 p.m.

The Bloomington Ukulele Club began after the three founders — Campbell, Reina Wong and Linju Chen — took a beginner class together at the People’s University of Bloomington, which is a part of the city’s parks and recreation department, in 2010. On the last day, they didn’t want to stop playing together, so they formed a club and started meeting twice a month.

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Sh*t IU says

By Sydney Murray · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2012 10:27 p.m.

The “Shit White Girls Say” video on YouTube has created a trend, with resulting spin-offs such as “Shit College Freshman Say.” IU is not left out, with “Sh*t People at Hillel Say” and “Sh*t White Girls Say to Muslims” as recent additions to the site.

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Indiana Senate approves creationism bill 28-22

Tuesday, Jan. 31,2012 4:30 p.m.

The Indiana state Senate approved Senate Bill 89, which allows the teaching of religious-based alternatives to evolution science in public schools. The bill passed 28-22.

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New RPS service promotes healthy eating

Tuesday, Jan. 31,2012 12:24 a.m.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently introduced their newest nutrition guide, which is known as MyPlate. This semester, Residential Programs and Services is focusing on how students can incorporate this new food model and its dietary guidelines when dining on campus.

Crazy

Long live the stressed

By Lauren Crucitt · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2012 12:09 a.m.

It was 10 a.m. on a Wednesday, and Park had gone out with his friends the night before to “$2 Tuesday” at Kilroy’s on Kirkwood. He felt hungover and groaned at the thought of his 11:15 a.m. class but forced himself to get ready anyway.

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Birth control costs to be paid by employer

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Monday, Jan. 30,2012 11:21 p.m.

Religious institutions in all states will soon be required to cover free birth control for employees, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently ruled. Most new and renewed health plans will begin covering contraceptives Aug. 1, 2012.

Semester at Sea

With Love, From

By Eshley Spitzer · Monday, Jan. 30,2012 11:19 p.m.

Six splendid days have passed since I finally stepped on the ship, and one port has already been crossed off the itinerary. Dominica — no, not the Dominican Republic — the country I was least excited and anxious to visit, had me head-over-heels in love. With its luxurious landscape, friendly locals and rich culture, I was sold as soon as I saw it from the distance as we pulled in to port.

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Trafficking bill signed into law

By Katie Mettler · Monday, Jan. 30,2012 11:19 p.m.

On Monday, Gov. Daniels signed Senate Enrolled Act 4, a bill that will make it easier to prosecute and penalize individuals who engage in human trafficking.

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