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IU plays tough Bearcats today

By Ari Shifron · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 1:11 a.m.

IU got through these exams by pulling out a nail-biting victory in Memphis on Nov. 13 before turning around two days later and dominating IU-Purdue University Indianapolis by 23 points in its home-opener.

Dunn Meadow memorial honors lives lost because of gender expression

By Alyssa Goldman · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 1:08 a.m.

This year was IU’s first large event for the Transgender Remembrance Day, and there were 245 signs and tombstone-shaped markers in Dunn Meadow with the names of those murdered in hate crimes in the past decade.

Peru’s Great Lake

By Julianne Clifton · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 1:03 a.m.

The sleepy island of Amantani sits in the middle of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world.

History made to be broken in Bucket game

By Ryan Winn · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 12:25 a.m.

With both teams suffering defeats last weekend, IU and Purdue will meet for their annual contest with nothing to play for but the Old Oaken Bucket.

Creative Writing Program ranks 12th in the nation

By Brian Marks · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 12:23 a.m.

IU's Creative Writing program was ranked No. 12 in the country in the Poets and Writers Magazine, which based its rankings on a survey of more than 500 MFA applicants, for its November/December issue.

IU will look to Purdue as its bowl game

By Nathan Hart · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 12:22 a.m.

For the 15th time in 16 seasons, the IU football team will not be participating in a bowl game.

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Finding the future

By Kevin Bowen · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 12:21 a.m.

The search to find future talent can take collegiate golf coaches all over the United States and even across the globe.

Vera Bradley pledges $10M to Simon Center

By VICTORIA SUMMERS · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 12:19 a.m.

The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer announced that it is pledging $10 million to the IU Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center for breast cancer research.

NBA agent Udezue speaks on campus

By Gordon W. Buchanan · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 12:11 a.m.

Speaking to a group of students Tuesday at Myers Hall, courtesy of the Hoosier Sports Business Organization, NBA agent Ugo Udezue explained what he does as an agent, as well as how prospective agents can get into the business.

Free fresh water

By Margaret Ely · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 12:08 a.m.

For sophomore Marine Tempels, art refreshes environmental activism.

19 students named Fulbright Scholars

By Therese Kennelly · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 12:05 a.m.

This year, 14 IU graduating seniors were chosen for the Fulbright U.S. Student Award and five graduate students received the Fulbright-Hays Award.

‘Glee’ hit a flat note

By Caitlin Peterkin · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 12:03 a.m.

Caitlin Peterkin's weekly column about the hit show choir-themed TV series, "Glee."

Dean of students shares root beer keg with students

By Jake Wright · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 12:02 a.m.

IU Dean of Students Pete Goldsmith sat down with students and a keg of root beer Tuesday to discuss topics such as campus safety, tuition and how he got the nickname Papa Choo Choo.

The sounds of stress relief

By Erica Rogers · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 11:59 p.m.

Erica Rogers' weekly music column focuses on music relieving high stress and anxiety.

Secretly Canadian brings indie music to Bloomington

By Therese Kennelly · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 11:56 p.m.

The music provided by local record label, Secretly Canadian, allows people both in and out of Bloomington to experience high-quality indie music.

IU defeats Wabash 45-0

By Connor O'Gara · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 11:55 p.m.

The IU wrestling team posted a 45-0 victory at Wabash College on Tuesday. The Hoosiers didn’t lose a single match, getting dominant performances from every weight class.

Kids of famous folks

By Kelsey Finn · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 11:53 p.m.

Two talented offspring will bring heartfelt folk melodies to Bloomington this week.

Oregon-Davis School District joins fight against teachers’ union

By Allie Cooper · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 10:03 p.m.

The Oregon-Davis school board voted Monday to approve a contractual agreement with Church, Church, Hittle and Antrim law firm to represent it in an attempt to recover fiscal damages from the Indiana State Teachers’ Association Insurance Trust.

Bakers aim to raise dough

By Meredith Enkoff · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 10:02 p.m.

The Community Justice and Mediation Center will have its fifth-annual Breadfest today, a competition between any local breadmakers who wish to participate.

City helps raise money for hungry, homeless

By Ben Kerns · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 10 p.m.

The Spare Change for Social Change program, part of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, is a collaborative fundraising project that will provide money for four agencies that deal with issues of homelessness in Lawrence, Monroe and Owen counties: Shalom Community Center, Martha’s House, Stepping Stones and Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard.

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