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IU College Republicans debate Gingrich victory

By Sydney Murray · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 10:49 p.m.

Junior and Internal Vice Chairman of College Republicans Lucas Wozniak said in order to beat President Barack Obama this November, the Republican candidate needs to be a capable debater and speaker, have a clear, well-thought out plan for economic recovery and have a clear and concise answer to handle America’s debt.

City project draws volunteers to lake

By Mark Keierleber · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 8:05 p.m.

The City of Bloomington has started a Citizen Scientist Certification Program, a volunteer project through the Parks and Recreation and Utilities departments. The purpose of the program, Lindberg said, is for volunteers to help the city protect the community’s natural resources.

City rings in year of dragon

By Margaret Ely · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 8:02 p.m.

The Monroe County Library's Lunar New Year program Saturday focused on a holiday observed in countries such as China, Korea and Japan, and also highlighted one of many long-standing partnerships between the library and University organizations.

Final: IU 73 PSU 54

By Connor O'Gara · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 2:15 p.m.

After losing three games in a row, the IU men’s basketball team bounced back at home and picked up a 73-54 win Sunday afternoon.

Halftime: IU 25 PSU 29

By Kevin Bowen · Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 1:05 p.m.

In No. 11/13 IU’s worst first half of the season at Assembly Hall this season, Penn State leads the Hoosiers 29-25 at halftime.

Bridal show helps brides plan weddings

Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 12:39 p.m.

More than 50 wedding professionals will help guests with their wedding day plans from noon to 5 p.m. today at the 2012 Bloomington Bridal Show.

Live Chat: No.11/13 IU vs. Penn State

Sunday, Jan. 22,2012 10:50 a.m.

Follow along with the Live Chat here at 11:45 a.m., as the Hoosiers try to snap a three-game losing streak against the Penn State Nittany Lions (10-10,2-5) at noon in Assembly Hall.

Accidents up during ice storm

Saturday, Jan. 21,2012 6:26 p.m.

There were 15 car collisions between 7:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday in Bloomington amid freezing rain, said Lt. Faron Lake of the Bloomington Police Department.

Campus bus, car collide Saturday on Jordan Avenue

By Michael Majchrowicz · Saturday, Jan. 21,2012 5:45 p.m.

Around 4:50 p.m. Saturday, a campus bus collided with a yellow Chevy Cobalt on South Jordan Avenue in front of the Jacobs School of Music.

Winter weather advisory in place through Saturday morning

By IDS staff · Friday, Jan. 20,2012 2:31 p.m.

Snow, sleet and freezing rain will begin tonight after 4 p.m. in Bloomington, according to the National Weather Service.

Disease makes resident ineligible for state support

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Friday, Jan. 20,2012 12:04 a.m.

Lisa Haymaker, a 49-year-old Bloomington resident, does not qualify for state programs, such as Hoosier Healthwise or Healthy Indiana Plan. Her chronic illness, called degenerative disc disease, means that local free clinics — such as Volunteers in Medicine — fall short of alleviating her back and neck pain.

Hoosiers look to end slide at home against Penn State

By Kevin Bowen · Friday, Jan. 20,2012 12:01 a.m.

Following IU’s home loss to Minnesota on Jan. 12, IU Coach Tom Crean said he wasn’t sure if his players knew how to handle success.

Satire, super PACs and why you should care

By Jon Todd · Friday, Jan. 20,2012 12 a.m.

While the candidates might not be explicitly “coordinating” with the PACs, they are without question intertwined with candidates and have enough shared background to warrant some serious misgivings.

One year at the movies: a brief timeline of the IU Cinema

By Brian Welk · Friday, Jan. 20,2012 12 a.m.

The IU Cinema has made big leaps in it's first year. Here are a few key dates and features.

Lebron's heel

By Shannon Luke Morgan · Friday, Jan. 20,2012 12 a.m.

When we create idols, they are toppled. They must be. The human urge to tear down monuments is as strong as the urge to build them.

Interview with the Reform Party's Robert Steele

By Sheldon Dance · Friday, Jan. 20,2012 12 a.m.

Robert Steele answers questions regarding the current political system, its corruption by the two-party system and why the Reform Party seeks to rectify the national ills that gave rise to the Occupy movement and are causing voters to flee from both the Republican and Democratic parties.

Indiana Lifeline law progresses in Senate

Thursday, Jan. 19,2012 11:58 p.m.

A state-level version of the University’s Hoosier P.A.C.T. was unanimously approved 10-0 Wednesday by the Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee.

IU Cinema marks first anniversary with high attendance

By Kirsten Clark · Thursday, Jan. 19,2012 11:57 p.m.

Roughly a year ago, the showing of “Lawrence of Arabia” filled the then newly opened IU Cinema to capacity.

IU to welcome debate teams from across the country

By Sydney Murray · Thursday, Jan. 19,2012 11:40 p.m.

IU will welcome a variety of debate teams this weekend as part of the second annual Hoosier Invitational Tournament, a debate competition that will focus on the topic of whether the United States should increase democratic assistance to Arab Spring nations.

Technology connects to students’ identity

By Katie Dawson · Thursday, Jan. 19,2012 11:37 p.m.

After a life full of technology, students are addicted. The preoccupation with electronics and the need to be constantly connected has led students to feel a need to check their computers, phones or iPods even when they’re not supposed to, IU journalism professor and researcher on technology and identity Hans Ibold said.

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