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The blame game
Time, though, has shown that while America was quick to accept Obama as a liberator, they are also unsympathetic in any shortcomings he might have.
James Bond, not Ron Jeremy
I get that you’re drunk but, ladies and gentlemen, saying something Ron Jeremy would say probably isn’t the best way to hop in the sack. And even if that line does work, I don’t think it would be a good idea to get down and dirty with the person who went for it.
Fire house opens doors for tours
Lights atop fire trucks will flash and horns will blare this weekend, but not because firefighters will be called into action. Bloomington firefighters will show off their fire trucks to visitors at their annual Be Safe Fire Department Open House, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Bloomington Fire Department on Fourth and Lincoln Street during the 4th Street Festival.
Kilroy’s to add new bar in downtown Indianapolis
IU alumni and current bar owner Paul Murzyn decided Indianapolis was the perfect place to create a neighborhood bar with a name familiar to many Bloomington residents – Kilroy’s Bar & Grill.
Henry Louis Gates to speak at IU
Henry Louis Gates Jr., the Harvard professor at the center of a race conflict with President Barack Obama and a Cambridge officer last month, will give two talks at IU in April.
IU scientist to probe why some people take risks
An IU scientist has been awarded $683,000 in federal stimulus funds to study why some people engage in risky behavior such as drug-taking and unprotected sex.
Sarkodie out for St. John's matchup
IU men’s soccer will be without its preseason All-American defender Ofori Sarkodie Friday against St. John’s.
2010 recruit Victor Oladipo attends IU football game
Victor Oladipo, the No. 133 recruit in the class of 2010, is currently on his way to Bloomington, his high school coach Mike Jones recently confirmed.
Rowing team has call-out meeting
The opportunity to walk on to Division-I team is not something that comes along often. Indiana’s novice rowing team is in the unique situation of offering girls just that.
Purdue reports 47 likely H1N1 flu cases
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University is reporting that 47 students who've sought treatment at a campus clinic have likely cases of swine flu.
IU Auditorium waives online handling fee
IU Auditorium is giving a gift to honor its tenth year since re-opening in 1999. This is a treat for ticket buyers, because on Friday from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., they are encouraged to purchase tickets to the 2009-10 season without the $10 online handling fee at www.iuauditorium.com.
City of Bloomington Web site recognized as one of country’s best
The Center for Digital Government announced that the City of Bloomington has been ranked as one of the most progressive and innovative web sites in the country.
McCray rushing to seek his redemption
McCray was named the starter for today’s matchup against Eastern Kentucky after a tough competition this offseason for the top backfield spot.
Lynch: ‘They’re ready’
The new u-shaped Memorial Stadium is ready to go and so are the players. The IU football team will play Eastern Kentucky at 8 p.m. today in its renovated home football stadium to open the 2009 season.
Daniels, McRobbie set for Asia trip
IU President Michael McRobbie will be among Gov. Mitch Daniels’ delegation to Asia next week, in what fellow University and commerce leaders say could further pave the way for engagement with Chinese and Japanese research institutions and businesses.
47 Purdue students likely have H1N1 virus
Purdue University is reporting that 47 students who have sought treatment at a campus clinic likely have cases of H1N1. Purdue Student Health Center director James Westman said Wednesday that all of the students appear to have relatively mild cases, much like the seasonal flu.
Hill responds to health care questions
Rep. Baron Hill fielded health care questions last night at a town hall meeting in the packed auditorium at Bloomington High School North.
First Nations interim director no stranger to racial stereotypes
Joseph Stahlman knows what it’s like to be stereotyped, to be misunderstood and to be a minority. He’s a member of the small First Nations community. People have asked Stahlman, the new interim director for First Nations Educational and Cultural Center, if he is Mexican or if he lives in a teepee.
Tailgate to end before kick-off
All tailgaters must vacate the Hoosier Village 10 minutes before today’s 8 p.m. kick-off, according to an IU Alumni Association press release.
