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IUSA passes resolution to reaffirm American-Israeli relations at IU

By Matthew Glowicki · Thursday, Feb. 17,2011 11:45 p.m.

The IU Student Association Congress voted to pass a resolution affirming the support of a strong relationship between the United States and Israel on Feb. 8.

Goldsmith discusses greek media relations, public perceptions

By Hallie Robbins · Thursday, Feb. 17,2011 11:42 p.m.

Dean of Students Pete Goldsmith took the podium at Wednesday’s Greek Media Training and spoke of Delta Upsilon’s initiation ceremony. And CollegeACB.

Trustees meet, vote Friday

By Katie Dawson · Thursday, Feb. 17,2011 11:40 p.m.

The IU Board of Trustees met for the first time this semester Thursday at IU-Purdue University Indianapolis to discuss IU’s finances, health affairs and facilities and construction.

Students may need higher grades for need-based aid

By Michelle Sokol · Thursday, Feb. 17,2011 11:12 p.m.

Under new proposals being discussed in the Indiana General Assembly, the required GPA of high school students in 21st Century Scholars will be higher and financial need may be reassessed later.

‘Extensions of Tradition’ to combine mix of music styles

By Casey Engelman · Thursday, Feb. 17,2011 11:11 p.m.

Auer Hall will boom with gusto when organ music is combined with brass, saxophone and voice Sunday. The “Extensions of Tradition” concert will take place 8 p.m. Sunday in Auer Hall.

‘Grey Gardens,’ ‘Gimme Shelter’ to be introduced at IU Cinema

By John Seasly · Thursday, Feb. 17,2011 11:10 p.m.

Thursday night Maysles introduced two films about husband and wife Christo and Jeanne-Claude, two artists recently recognized for the 7,503 orange gates they installed for 16 days in New York City’s Central Park in 2005.

Jip Jop, Main Squeeze to bring nonstop music

By Isabel Dieppa · Thursday, Feb. 17,2011 11:07 p.m.

Jip Jop is fine-tuning its hip-hop while The Main Squeeze is preparing to bring the funk. Both bands will be headliners from 10:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. at Saturday’s concert at The Bluebird Nightclub.

Election Board addresses past, future voting policy

By Michael Auslen · Thursday, Feb. 17,2011 11:05 p.m.

The Monroe County Election Board, which manages electoral policy and carries out elections for the county, met Thursday to discuss several new policies.

IU trustees meet and postpone vote

By Katie Dawson · Thursday, Feb. 17,2011 6:20 p.m.

The IU Board of Trustees met for the first time this semester Thursday at IU-Purdue University Indianapolis to discuss IU’s finances, health affairs and facilities and construction.

Support our (Girl Scout) troops

By Paige Henry · Thursday, Feb. 17,2011 6:16 p.m.

I’ve been spending my hard-earned summer pay primarily on fancy coffee and cheap pizza, but I think I’ll diversify next weekend and grab a few boxes of Girl Scout Cookies.

Can you hear me now

By Steve Mech · Thursday, Feb. 17,2011 6:15 p.m.

There is no doubt that we live in an incredible age. It is an era of information and technological innovation. Where once we only had letters for correspondence, we can now video chat from our iPhones with people halfway across the world.

Turn the heat back on

Thursday, Feb. 17,2011 6:14 p.m.

With winter ending, most people see this as an opportunity to sport some shorts and flip flops. But politicians see this as an opportunity to go after the heating assistance program.

Online only: War on the poor

By Mark Dunbar · Thursday, Feb. 17,2011 6:14 p.m.

Award-winning journalist and death row resident Mumia Abu-Jamal once wrote, “In every phrase and facet of national life, there is a war being waged on America’s poor... In America’s 1990s, to be poor is not so a much socioeconomic status as it is a serious character flaw, a defect of the spirit.”

America’s support of Israel is vital for peace

By Connor Caudill · Thursday, Feb. 17,2011 6:13 p.m.

On Feb. 8, our IU Student Association Student Body Congress passed a resolution affirming support for Israel, one of America’s closest friends and allies. While debate on the resolution was heated, the resolution was overwhelmingly approved with a 26-5 vote.

Finances shed light on IUSA campaigns

By Matthew Glowicki · Thursday, Feb. 17,2011 1:03 a.m.

With $4,450 in campaign donations and $3,675.31 in campaign expenditures, BtownUnited leads ticket financial activity. All tickets are required to submit biweekly financial statements to the IU Student Association Election Commission. These statements include itemized documentation of total campaign donations and expenditures, provided with receipts.

Mayoral candidates discuss funding

By Michael Auslen · Thursday, Feb. 17,2011 12:59 a.m.

Only a few weeks into the Bloomington Democratic mayoral primary campaigns, the issue of campaign contributions and who is donating to the politicians in the race has become a relevant issue.

Hoosiers look to defend Big Ten Championship at home

By Alex McCarthy · Thursday, Feb. 17,2011 12:57 a.m.

The Hoosiers intend not only to defend their pool this week as they become hosts to the Big Ten Championship for the first time since 2005, but their 2009 and 2010 Big Ten titles as well.

Operation Beautiful movement spreads positive self-images

By Mary Kenney · Thursday, Feb. 17,2011 12:55 a.m.

Two years ago, Caitlin Boyle had a bad day at work. She decided to do something simple for someone else to feel better and unknowingly launched a national campaign to promote self-esteem. Boyle started the Operation Beautiful website to encourage men and women to inspire self-esteem in complete strangers and in themselves.

IU begins rivalry matches

By Max McCombs · Wednesday, Feb. 16,2011 11:57 p.m.

Fresh off their first conference victory of the season, the IU wrestling team members return to the familiar position of underdog when it travels to No. 25 Illinois at 7 p.m. today in a dual meet.

Hoosiers’ comeback bid not enough

By Avi Zaleon · Wednesday, Feb. 16,2011 11:55 p.m.

The fight. The heart. The effort. They were all there for the Hoosiers at the Wednesday game against Michigan, but it wasn’t enough, as IU fell on the road 88-76.

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