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Best of Lynch: Media Day edition

Wednesday, Aug. 4,2010 7:57 p.m.

Think you’ll see a furious Lynch on the sidelines again this year? You might — but expect the Hoosiers to be much improved from last year, at least based on Lynch’s preseason comments. Here are some of the highlights of Lynch’s Big Ten Media Day presser:

IU connections receive award to link scientists across countries

Wednesday, Aug. 4,2010 7:07 p.m.

The National Science Foundation awarded $9.2 million to IU for two high-speed international network services, half to continue the TransPAC3 network connection to Asia and half for a new connection to Europe named America Connects to Europe.

IU physicist modifies Einstein’s theory, says black holes might contain universe

By Kevin Doran · Wednesday, Aug. 4,2010 7:05 p.m.

An IU astronomer and physicist has published a theory stating that our universe might be inside a black hole and that black holes in our own universe might contain universes of their own.

Open Folklore to uncover ‘gray literature’

By Nathan Miller · Wednesday, Aug. 4,2010 7:04 p.m.

IU Libraries and the American Folklore Society have started work on Open Folklore, a new, free search engine that will allow users to access most of the already published folklore studies, as well as the previously elusive “gray literature,” all in one place.

Lincoln’s party now the party of prejudice

By Yahya Chaudhry · Wednesday, Aug. 4,2010 6:52 p.m.

The GOP, the party of Abraham Lincoln, lost its civil rights appeal when it dragged its heels during the 1960s and the following decades.

Parental inequality

By Danielle Fleischman · Wednesday, Aug. 4,2010 6:47 p.m.

There are certain issues only women have to deal with.

Reefer money madness

By Henry Alderfer · Wednesday, Aug. 4,2010 6:41 p.m.

Over the past few years, public antagonism toward cannabis has largely subsided.

Helping my old roots to grow

By Nate Stanger · Wednesday, Aug. 4,2010 6:29 p.m.

Nate Stanger, a Bloomington High School South alumnus, helped with the "All for All" campaign to help raise funding for extracurricular teachers' stipends. His participation in the play “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” helped him to rediscover – and appreciate – Bloomington.

Back-to-school fashion

By Amanda Jacobson · Wednesday, Aug. 4,2010 6:20 p.m.

Amanda Jacobson's 'Fashion House' column discusses back to school fashion trends.

Student’s hand cut in friend feud

Wednesday, Aug. 4,2010 6:20 p.m.

An IU student was arrested after cutting another student’s hand at 6 p.m. Monday in the 10th Street parking lot. The IU Police Department received a call about the incident at 6:30 p.m.

Gallery Walk to feature exhibits in 9 local galleries

By Joy Msiska · Wednesday, Aug. 4,2010 6:15 p.m.

Friday's Downtown Gallery Walk will feature new exhibits in nine local art galleries.

Locals celebrate, share Native American heritage

Wednesday, Aug. 4,2010 6:03 p.m.

The Native American community might be small, but it is not lonely. The Native American Community Center of Bloomington is a fairly new nonprofit organization founded by Rebecca Riall, Laura Reagan, Del Criscenzo and Marilyn Cleveland.

US judge overturns gay marriage ban

By Lisa Leff · Wednesday, Aug. 4,2010 5:32 p.m.

A federal judge overturned California's same-sex marriage ban Wednesday in a landmark case that could eventually land before the U.S. Supreme Court to decide if gays have a constitutional right to marry in America.

“All for All” campaign raises $675,000

Wednesday, Aug. 4,2010 4:54 p.m.

The “All for All” campaign, organized by the Foundation of Monroe County Community Schools, raised $675,000, 90 percent of its goal.

Glass expects Lynch to coach IU for 'a long, long time'

By Geoffrey Miller · Tuesday, Aug. 3,2010 11:49 a.m.

The man responsible for deciding the future of Bill Lynch’s tenure as head football coach at IU made one thing absolutely clear Monday: Lynch has his unwavering support.

Professors say textbook act lowers costs for students

By Margaret Ely · Sunday, Aug. 1,2010 8:23 p.m.

To help lower costs, Durbin’s College Textbook Affordability Act — part of the Higher Education Opportunity Act — was recently enacted to simplify and improve communication between publishers and professors.

BHSS alumni production brings laughs, support

By Kristina Vragovic · Sunday, Aug. 1,2010 8:20 p.m.

From July 21 to 31, zany props joined poor Yorick’s skull on the Bloomington High School South auditorium stage for “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).” All profits benefited the Monroe County Community School Corporation’s extracurricular activities fund.

Car wash raises almost $34,000 for MCCSC fund

By Alyssa Goldman · Sunday, Aug. 1,2010 8:15 p.m.

All extracurricular organizations at BHSS — from athletics to student council — came together for a common goal: to help finish raising the $750,000 for the “All for All” campaign put on by the Foundation of Monroe County Community Schools. The car wash raised a total of $33,778.

Foreign language education needs revamping

By Sarah Hann · Sunday, Aug. 1,2010 7:59 p.m.

For something this important, students should really be taught how to do it, not just how to squeak by.

Anti-business sentiment a key factor

By Henry Alderfer · Sunday, Aug. 1,2010 7:57 p.m.

Now that the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act has been signed into law, the legislation will significantly reshape the playing field in America’s financial capital.

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