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CD release donates proceeds to Shalom

By Mike Beam · Monday, Nov. 16,2009 12:04 a.m.

Bloomington resident Kent Johnson and a group of local musicians raised about $1,000 for Shalom Community Center by playing a benefit concert at Players Pub.

IUDM raises record $1,520,418.21 for Riley Hospital

By Molly Johnson · Monday, Nov. 16,2009 12:01 a.m.

As the IU Dance Marathon came to a close early Sunday morning, crowds used the last of their dwindling energy to cheer as the final totals were unveiled. The amount raised this year – $1,520,418.21 – was a record.

Diagnosis of a dancer: Students find strength in Riley kids’ stories

By Mickey Woods · Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 11:58 p.m.

Dancing for 36 hours is no small feat - but when one considers the motivation and the range of emotions behind the students who participated in this weekend’s annual IU Dance Marathon, it’s easy to see why they did.

School of Journalism reflects on Wood’s life

By Alex Benson · Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 11:53 p.m.

Journalism professor Beth Wood died Saturday, on her birthday, from complications of treatment for lung cancer.

Fears of a sexless Amsterdam

By Abbie Steiner · Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 11:50 p.m.

Amsterdam is known for its liberal views on otherwise taboo topics such as marijuana and prostitution.

New fraternity focuses on community

By Lindsey Mohlman · Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 11:06 p.m.

In its first year on campus, Sigma Alpha Lambda has set itself apart in the fraternity scene with a strong focus on academics, personal relationships and service opportunities.

Campus Bus expands services Sunday nights

Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 11:03 p.m.

The Campus Bus Services will run routes A, B and E until about 10 p.m. on Sundays starting this week. Buses will run every 30 minutes, according to an IU press release.

IU student punched, robbed while walking

By Alex Benson · Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 11:02 p.m.

An IU student was punched in the face and robbed at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday while he was walking on the corner of 10th Street and College Avenue.

Speaker inspires action, change

By Alyssa Goldman · Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 11 p.m.

Leaders of tomorrow from across the country met over the weekend to discuss the issues of today.

Ladies First rocks Buskirk-Chumley with inspired covers, harmonies

By Bennett Fuson · Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 10 p.m.

Ladies First, IU’s premier women’s a cappella group, entertained a wildly enthusiastic crowd Friday during their fall concert supporting their new album. The group, founded in 1999, covered a wide range of popular hits ranging from songs by The Beatles to Christina Aguilera to 4 Non Blondes, much to the pleasure of the audience.

Tango duo present ‘Harmony and Balance’ in Bloomington

By Claire Wiseman · Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 9:58 p.m.

Merlo joined the Bloomington Argentine Tango Organization and Minetti Productions this weekend to present “Harmony and Balance,” a three-day workshop for traditional Argentine dance, music and culture.

Rick Bragg’s talk highlights humanity with humor

By Keiara Carr · Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 9:55 p.m.

The laughter, like the crowd, filled the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Saturday for the Monroe County Public Library and Friends of the Library biennial “Power of Words” lecture series, which featured the former New York Times reporter.

‘The Magic Flute’ audience fills MAC with laughter

By Lindsey Ferguson · Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 9:53 p.m.

As the lights dimmed, excited chatter made way for attentive silence in the performance hall of the Musical Arts Center for the premiere of IU’s production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Die Zauberflote,” or,“The Magic Flute.”

Nalgenius

By Tyler Chernesky · Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 9:52 p.m.

I’d never call myself trendy. I know I own black-framed glasses and am particularly fond of sweaters, but I don’t orient my life around the latest fads. Honestly, I don’t. I bought my pea coat before the craze and have been a fan of Regina Spektor for a while.

‘Conform or die!’

By Guest writer · Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 9:51 p.m.

So many people believe words such as male, masculine and man or female, feminine and woman are synonymous. The pronouns for all three are the same: he or she. But there are many who do not fit so easily into this binary construction.

No guns, more hugs

By Josh Kraus · Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 9:49 p.m.

Unfortunately, the recent Fort Hood shooting has provoked one of the nation’s more preposterously asinine causes to resurface: guns on college campuses.

Silk Road Institute brings world music to Bloomington

By Therese Kennelly · Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 9:49 p.m.

Nearly 50 people gathered Saturday in the Kelley School of Business for a two-hour concert. The musicians came to be a part of “Masters of Classical Music of Iran,” a program presented by The Silk Road Institute and Silk Road Ensemble.

IU fails to capitalize on Penn State turnovers

By Nathan Hart · Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 9:47 p.m.

IU senior running back Bryan Payton couldn’t help but be disappointed in his own offense that turned four Penn State turnovers into just one score during the first half.

Coal removal crisis portrayed in film, music

By Therese Kennelly · Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 9:47 p.m.

A packed crowd of environmental activists, musicians and Bloomington community members gathered to watch the documentary “Coal Country” and hear musicians from the movie’s soundtrack play music about the travesties that face the people who live near the Appalachian mountains.

Hill’s Blue Dog Blunder

By IDS · Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 9:47 p.m.

Rep. Baron Hill should have stood up in support of responsible lawmaking and against inappropriate political deal-making.

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