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Microcosm Publishing: creativity released

By Kristen Watterson · Wednesday, June 30,2010 5:36 p.m.

Kristen Watterson's Btown Brush Strokes column takes an in depth look at Microcosm Publishing.

Doctoral music student obtains national recognition

By Kayleen Cohen · Wednesday, June 30,2010 5:33 p.m.

Elliott Bark, Jacobs School of Music Doctoral Student, has received multiple national awards including the Bowdoin Student Composition Competition.

WFHB to present July 4 music festival

By Daniel Brown · Wednesday, June 30,2010 5:29 p.m.

Bloomington community radio station WFHB will sponsor the third annual July 4 Acoustic Roots Festival on Sunday afternoon behind the barn at the Story Inn bed & breakfast in Story, Ind.

Camps put fun back into summer sports

By Candice Rohrman · Wednesday, June 30,2010 5:15 p.m.

While recruiting has been revolutionized in the past 15 years with the evolution of blogs and 24-hour news outlets, there are some recruiting traditions that remain the same: summer camps.

Emergency management, public safety positions filled by IU employees

By IDS staff · Monday, June 28,2010 1:05 p.m.

The newly created positions of emergency management director and public safety director for IU have now been filled by two University employees, Diane Mack and Jerry Minger.

Artistic efforts culminate in ‘City of Peace’ mural

By Melissa Wasserman · Sunday, June 27,2010 9:01 p.m.

Bright colors and familiar Bloomington icons adorn the wall outside the Bloomington Board of Realtors building at Fourth and Madison streets, the result of several months of planning, preparation and painting. A celebration of diversity and art honored the new “City of Peace” mural Friday evening.

Hoosier brings title back to Bloomington

By Matt Callahan · Sunday, June 27,2010 8:54 p.m.

Gabrielle Reed, an IU student, was crowned Miss Indiana at the 70th annual Miss Indiana Scholarship Pageant on Saturday at the Zionsville High School Performing Arts Center in Zionsville.

Generation Meh

By Henry Alderfer · Sunday, June 27,2010 8:51 p.m.

Maybe if we just start reading and appreciating novels again, we can start fighting our intellectual slide toward laziness and stupidity.

What I want, when I want it

By Danielle Fleischman · Sunday, June 27,2010 8:48 p.m.

It’s true that, right now, Internet television is far from perfect — but it is certainly the way of the future.

Magic ends as US falters against Ghana

By Candice Rohrman and Dan Karell · Sunday, June 27,2010 8:48 p.m.

At first, it looked like the U.S. could come back once more and end the game before it went into an extra 30 minutes of play. However, another Ghanian goal in the first few minutes of extra time was just too much, and the tired American side could not muster up another epic comeback — something that had become its game plan during the World Cup.

Afghan resources for Afghans

Sunday, June 27,2010 8:43 p.m.

WE SAY Afghanistan’s mineral wealth should benefit its people, not foreign corporations.

Facing unexpected wonders

By Alex Farris · Sunday, June 27,2010 8:42 p.m.

After five and a half months of new experiences piled on top of new experiences, I wanted to end my study-abroad time in Spain with something even fresher and more awe-inspiring than all the rest. It was a tough chore.

Fun Frolic benefits local child care

By Nathan Miller · Sunday, June 27,2010 8:02 p.m.

The Sizzler, Sea Ray and Super Slide were only a few of the attractions available for carnival-goers attending Fun Frolic, an annual event benefiting IU Child Care Centers and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Mini University sends alumni, faculty back to class

By Dennis Glade · Sunday, June 27,2010 8:01 p.m.

Students participated in the 39th annual Mini University, an event co-sponsored by the IU Alumni Association and Bloomington Continuing Studies to support lifelong learning. The week-long Mini University began June 20 and allowed participants to attend up to 15 non-credited classes taught by IU faculty.

Nonprofit group struggles to save Ernie Pyle museum

By AP Reports · Sunday, June 27,2010 7:46 p.m.

The organization Friends of Ernie Pyle has been working ever since to find a way to acquire the property. The state has set an Aug. 1 deadline for the group to come up with a plan.

New store promises fresh, healthier oils, vinegars

Sunday, June 27,2010 7:42 p.m.

Misty and David New recently opened The Olive Leaf to sell a variety of extra-virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars. They seek fresh, pure oils to enhance cooking.

IU Hits the Big Screen

By Danielle Patras · Sunday, June 27,2010 7:39 p.m.

What do the executive producer of the Batman movies, the director of “National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze” and actor Kevin Kline all have in common? Aside from success reaching to the Hollywood Hills, all three share one alma mater: IU.

Free agency steals show from draftees

By Drew Allen · Sunday, June 27,2010 7:30 p.m.

Teams and individual players alike used the 2010 NBA Draft as a springboard for professional careers, preparation for perhaps the biggest offseason in NBA history and even a fashion show.

Festival Chamber Players honor Schumann

By Nona Tepper · Sunday, June 27,2010 6:36 p.m.

Saturday marked the first performance of the Festival Chamber Players, a subset of the Chamber Music Series and of the IU Summer Music Festival. The concert series celebrates the 200th anniversary of composer Robert Schumann’s birthday and commemorates composer Frederic Chopin.

Comfort in snack food

By Margaret Ely · Sunday, June 27,2010 6:32 p.m.

Margaret Ely's Food for Thought column examines the necessity of specialty junk food stores, such as Bloomington's Baked!, and their role in community identification.

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