Longform

Column: Lessons at an exhibition: First game fulfills purpose for IU

By Nathan Hart · Thursday, Nov. 4,2010 12:02 a.m.

The Hoosiers steamrolled a Division III opponent Wednesday in their exhibition opener, but they were still able to learn about themselves, Nathan Hart writes.

Vending machine at Wright spreads happiness

By Matthew Glowicki · Thursday, Nov. 4,2010 12:02 a.m.

As part of it’s “Happiness Machine” project, Coca-Cola made a visit to Wright food court on Wednesday.

Student ensembles present ‘Potpourri’

By Rachel Trees · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2010 11:59 p.m.

Dancing shoes are advised for the 17th year of “A Potpourri of the Arts in the African American Tradition."

‘Rock the Runway’ campus show to promote charity, fashion, environmental awareness

By Vanessa Valentin · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2010 11:57 p.m.

“Rock the Runway” will begin at 7 p.m. today at the Willkie Auditorium. Dope Couture and Pitaya clothing will be featured in the show.

Following Sunday's assault, discussion draws crowd

By Nathan Miller · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2010 11:34 p.m.

The Asian Cultural Center sponsored a meeting Wednesday for student leaders, staff and faculty to discuss the recent assault and robbery of several Asian students on campus.

BFC addresses digital books, living-learning communities

Wednesday, Nov. 3,2010 11:33 p.m.

The Bloomington Faculty Council met Tuesday to discuss matters that included digital textbooks, living-learning centers and athletic committees.

MLK essay contest to honor civil rights

By Sydney Murray · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2010 11:31 p.m.

To further spread the spirit of King, the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs has created the MLK Jr. Day Essay contest.

Spouse circle starts English discussion

By Kevin Wang · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2010 11:28 p.m.

This week’s International Spouses Circle provided a venue for married international students to have English conversations, share cultural experience and make new friends.

First Nations Center prepares Indian Heritage Month events

Wednesday, Nov. 3,2010 11:25 p.m.

November is important for the First Nations Educational and Cultural Center, because starting in 1990, the U.S. Congress has named the month National American Indian Heritage Month.

Monthly utility rates may be raised to improve water infrastructure

By Colleen Sikorski · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2010 11:24 p.m.

Next year, IU students residing off campus and Bloomington residents may be paying heftier water bills in order to help fund the improvement of the city’s aging water infrastructure.

Independents help Republican elects

By Evie Salomon · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2010 11:20 p.m.

Although Republicans have gained control of the U.S. House of Representatives, IU professor James Perry said it’s not necessarily a win for the GOP. Independent voters who supported Democrats in 2006 and 2008, swung to the Republican Party in Tuesday’s midterm elections, according to a study conducted by the Wall Street Journal.