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Guest columnist: Be very afraid, the "experts" are running the economy

Wednesday, Sept. 29,2010 11:10 a.m.

The free market did not cause the financial crisis, and the Elmer’s glue and Scotch tape our wise leaders have applied to the economy are only prolonging the agony. That’s the thesis of my 2009 New York Times bestseller, “Meltdown.”

Tips for visual journalists

Wednesday, Sept. 29,2010 10:58 a.m.

Improve your skills as a visual journalists with some tips about the basics.

Common-sense tips for editors

Wednesday, Sept. 29,2010 10:57 a.m.

Revisiting some common-sense advice can help editors and copy editors hone their skills.

Common-sense tips for everyone

Wednesday, Sept. 29,2010 10:56 a.m.

Here are some tips for anyone looking to apply some common sense to their journalism.

Bloggers beware

Wednesday, Sept. 29,2010 10:56 a.m.

Don't forget to apply some journalism to those blog posts and tweets.

Inside: McRobbie's State of the University Speech, simplified

Wednesday, Sept. 29,2010 10:45 a.m.

IU President Michael McRobbie said 10,177 words in his State of the University address on Sept. 28.

‘Survivor: IDS style’

Wednesday, Sept. 29,2010 10:38 a.m.

So you’re on staff, working your way through the general-assignment desk. Here are tips on how to survive — and thrive — on the Daily Student staff.

Tips for writers

Wednesday, Sept. 29,2010 10:37 a.m.

Writers, check out this simple, common sense advice that will make your story the best it can be.

IU Fencing Club turns fierce opponents into good friends

By Tommy Grooms · Wednesday, Sept. 29,2010 12:34 a.m.

Made up of 25 to 30 participants, the IU Fencing Club offers fencers of all levels a chance to take a stab at the sport.

McRobbie presents State of the University

By Margaret Ely · Wednesday, Sept. 29,2010 12:28 a.m.

During the State of the University address Tuesday on the IU-Purdue University Indianapolis campus, President Michael McRobbie focused his address, titled “The Principles of Excellence,” on six core principle areas.

Bloomington short on Section 8 housing

By Amanda Jacobson · Wednesday, Sept. 29,2010 12:18 a.m.

Of the 69,000 residents living within the city of Bloomington, there are 1,300 low-income families seeking Section 8 housing. Because of a lack of housing that will accept Section 8 vouchers, 400 of these families are on a waitlist.

Close elections in the past lead to uncertainty in 9th district

By Jillian Miers · Tuesday, Sept. 28,2010 11:27 p.m.

With less than 40 days until the Nov. 2 election, incumbent Democrat Baron Hill and Republican nominee Todd Young are campaigning to gain undecided votes in an unpredictable district.

Monroe County burn ban now in effect until further notice

By Michael Auslen · Tuesday, Sept. 28,2010 11:21 p.m.

What was temporary is now permanent. That is until the Monroe County Board of Commissioners decides to lift a burn ban that was originally scheduled to end Sept. 29.

Red Cross sponsors 27th annual book fair

Tuesday, Sept. 28,2010 11:15 p.m.

The Monroe County Chapter of the American Red Cross will sponsor the 27th annual Red Cross Book Fair beginning Thursday.

Spirit of '68 president brings music to B-town

By Rachel Trees · Tuesday, Sept. 28,2010 11:11 p.m.

Dan Coleman, the founder and president of Spirit of ‘68 Promotions, brings musicians to perform in Bloomington.

Secretly Canadian has other bands too...

By Ryan Martin · Tuesday, Sept. 28,2010 11 p.m.

Columnist Ryan Martin talks about interning at local record label Secretly Canadian and gives details on some of their signed artists.

Brooklyn-based rock band returns to perform at Bluebird Nightclub

By Kelsey Finn · Tuesday, Sept. 28,2010 10:57 p.m.

The IDS spoke with Yeasayer vocalist Chris Keating about his ties to Bloomington, Cyndi Lauper and not being just a trend.

Why shouldn't we eat bugs?

By Lily Miller · Tuesday, Sept. 28,2010 10:54 p.m.

Food columnist Lily Miller discusses the bugs you may be eating in your food.

Big Ten could form ice hockey conference

By Ben Baroff · Tuesday, Sept. 28,2010 10:50 p.m.

The Big Ten made noise this summer with an overhaul of their football alignment beginning in 2011. In the near future, the conference could also alter the landscape of an entire sport — ice hockey.

Men's soccer looks to ace Evansville, add to win streak

By Kevin Loughery · Tuesday, Sept. 28,2010 10:48 p.m.

The IU men's soccer team takes on Evansville Wednesday night in Bloomington.

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