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Amendment to ban same-sex unions passes Indiana House

By Michael Auslen · Tuesday, Feb. 15,2011 11:05 p.m.

Current laws banning same-sex marriage and legally recognized domestic partnerships are on the way to becoming an Indiana constitutional amendment after a Tuesday vote in the Indiana House of Representatives.

Kelley employs MBA’s plan for local nonprofit

By Lauren McConnell · Tuesday, Feb. 15,2011 10:30 p.m.

Six Kelley School of Business MBAs have been chosen to implement business concepts from author Jim Collins’ book “Good to Great and the Social Sector” to benefit Giving Back to Africa, a Bloomington-based not-for-profit dedicated to educating young people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a press release.

Local author balances school, book release, family

By Kelsey Holder · Tuesday, Feb. 15,2011 10:29 p.m.

While reading one book a day for her IU classes, author Ashley Pérez manages writing, taking care of her 9-month-old son, Liam Miguel Pérez, and promoting her novels because of her schedules.

IUAA to name 33 student scholars

By Kim Hullinger · Tuesday, Feb. 15,2011 10:27 p.m.

The IU Alumni Association announced Jan. 28 that it will be giving out 33 $1,000 scholarships through the IUAA Scholars program this year.

European film series begins this week

By Casey Engelman · Tuesday, Feb. 15,2011 10:26 p.m.

The East-Central European Film Series for the spring semester begins this week. Movies will be screened at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays until April 21 in the Student Building 015 unless otherwise specified.

Exchange questions health insurance plans

By Ally Mahoney · Tuesday, Feb. 15,2011 10:24 p.m.

Although the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a federal bill which supports more affordable and available health care, has already been passed, many are still wondering how and when this bill will start to take effect.

Column: La vita Italiana

By Taylor Smith · Tuesday, Feb. 15,2011 10:24 p.m.

In attempt to live la vita Italiana, I have embraced the value of living life for relationships and seeking inspiration within the community,instead of spending hours worrying about tests, bills from lawyers or prepping for the next 10 steps of my career plans.

High school celebrates Shakespearean culture

By Colleen Sikorski · Tuesday, Feb. 15,2011 9 p.m.

Students at Bloomington High School South participated in Talk Like Shakespeare Day Tuesday.

Bill may hurt consumers, encourage nuclear power

By Michelle Sokol · Tuesday, Feb. 15,2011 8:54 p.m.

The Indiana General Assembly has named it the Clean Energy Bill, but others consider it a utility monopoly bill. Regardless of the name, it passed committee Feb. 10 and will soon make its way to the Senate for consideration.

Ind. bill targets manure transport across state lines

Tuesday, Feb. 15,2011 8:50 p.m.

The Indiana House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee had a hearing Feb. 8 concerning House Bill 1134. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Tom Saunders, R-Lewisville, and aims “to amend the Indiana Code concerning agriculture and animals.”

Hoosiers carry late-season surge into Michigan

By Caitlin Ursini · Tuesday, Feb. 15,2011 8:24 p.m.

IU (9-16, 3-10) will travel to Ann Arbor, Mich., to take on the University of Michigan (14-10, 7-5).

Doubles teams providing backbone for rising squad

Tuesday, Feb. 15,2011 8:20 p.m.

This chemistry has led to solid doubles play from the No. 43 IU men’s tennis team so far this season. The Hoosiers (9-3) have secured the doubles point in all but two of their matches by winning at least two of three doubles matchups.

Column: Questions arise during IU’s Spring Cleaning

By Frank Therber · Tuesday, Feb. 15,2011 8:13 p.m.

With the third trimester of sports approaching, what questions still need to be answered for IU teams?

Holding public schools accountable

By Justin Kingsolver · Tuesday, Feb. 15,2011 6:28 p.m.

Last week, I received an e-mail from a high school teacher. I keep in touch with many influential teachers from my earlier years, so my initial reaction was one of excitement to reconnect with an old friend.

Banning same-sex marriage in Indiana

By Sarah Hann · Tuesday, Feb. 15,2011 6:26 p.m.

The proposed resolution to amend the Indiana Constitution and ban same-sex marriages is a horrible idea.

Online only: Dear professor Spechler

By Mark Dunbar · Tuesday, Feb. 15,2011 6:24 p.m.

I noticed that at the end of your letter published last week, you asked if someone could counter your doubts about the quality of today’s students throughout the country “with hard and convincing evidence.” I think I can do so.

A chicken sandwich is between one man and one woman

By Aysia Matz , Brendan Iglehart and Steve Mech · Tuesday, Feb. 15,2011 5:49 p.m.

Chick-fil-A apparently doesn’t like gay people very much.

Dalai Lama’s nephew killed on Florida highway during peace walk

By Nathan Miller · Tuesday, Feb. 15,2011 10:01 a.m.

Jigme Norbu, nephew to the Dalai Lama and a Bloomington resident, was killed Monday when he was hit by an SUV in Florida.

Locked up love: Couple faces relationship separated by cell bars

By Caitlin Keating · Tuesday, Feb. 15,2011 1:13 a.m.

It’s Valentine’s Day, and 25-year-old Brittney Hamm is visiting her fiance at the place they met: the Monroe County Jail.

IU-Notify plans to expand emergency notifications

By Amy Burke · Tuesday, Feb. 15,2011 1:07 a.m.

The Virginia Tech shooting on April 16, 2007 changed emergency notification systems on college campuses across America. It wasn’t until then that it became not only a necessity, but a law that all colleges and universities must implement these devices.

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