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Crews still working to fill 30-foot sinkhole in Fort Wayne

Thursday, March 26,2009 12:24 p.m.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Fort Wayne officials say it will take longer than expected to fix a 30-foot deep sinkhole that's closed a street near the city's downtown since the weekend.

2 Fort Wayne men found shot to death in car

Thursday, March 26,2009 9:15 a.m.

Fort Wayne police say two men found shot to death in a car both had criminal records.

Police arrest major drug dealer, 2 other men at local hotel

By Amanda Bridgman · Thursday, March 26,2009 12:18 a.m.

Bloomington Police Department narcotics detectives busted a major drug deal Friday night at a northside hotel.

Panel discusses life with disabilities

By MaryJane Slaby · Thursday, March 26,2009 12:16 a.m.

Six panelists participated in “Student Perspectives on Accessibility,” which was conducted by the disability roundtable and discussed life on campus for disabled students both academically and socially.

Organizer Ed Vasquez leads an anti-war protest from Woodburn Hall to the Sample Gates on Wedesday near Ballantine Hall. Protesters, many who were from the Indiana Students Against War, marked the six-year anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq.

Activists see decline in protesters

By Bailey Loosemore · Thursday, March 26,2009 12:16 a.m.

At Wednesday’s demonstration, activists marched to the Sample Gates to protest the ongoing U.S. occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Former Poet Laureate and Pulitizer Prize Winner Rita Dove read from her latest poetry collection, Sonata Mulattica, in the Whittenberger Auditorium on Wednesday. She was speaking as a part of Diversity Day.

Poet Rita Dove brings diversity through spoken word

By MaryJane Slaby · Thursday, March 26,2009 12:14 a.m.

Poet Rita Dove read from her book, offered commentary and signed books as the Diversity Day keynote speaker 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Feeling philanthropic?

By Carrie Schedler · Thursday, March 26,2009 12:13 a.m.

Several greek organizations are sponsoring events between now and the end of the semester to raise money for local and national charities. In addition to information about where and when these events take place, we asked a member of each organization to summarize their event in five words or less.

IU seniors Kim Roberson, left, Whitney Thomas and Amber Jackson share a laugh during the closing minutes of IU's 68-50 win against Michigan in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Hoosiers beat Bowling Green 75-67, stay alive in women's NIT tournament

Thursday, March 26,2009 12:11 a.m.

The Hoosiers extended their season Thursday night with a 75-67 victory against Bowling Green in the third round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament. They will play in the round of 8 against the winner of tonight's Marquette-Illinois State game. For more information about the game, go to the IDS Above the Rim blog.

IUSA tickets debate today

By Alyssa Goldman · Thursday, March 26,2009 12:07 a.m.

IU Student Association candidates will answer hard-hitting questions at today’s Candidate Debate from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Kelley School of Business in room 109.

Disability fair to give students resources

Thursday, March 26,2009 12:06 a.m.

The IU Disability Awareness Fair will offer resources for students who are facing disabilities such as blindness and impaired hearing.

Students compete in Campus Super Star

By Haley Adams · Thursday, March 26,2009 12:05 a.m.

The Helene G. Simon Hillel Center presented its semifinals for the Campus Super Star singing competition Wednesday. Out of 27 performers, 10 singers got one step closer to winning the grand prize of $5,000 at the finals April 19 at the Madame Walker Theater in Indianapolis.

Win streak ends at 5

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Wednesday, March 25,2009 11:47 p.m.

Defeat has not been in the Hoosier’s vocabulary since last month. No. 45 IU suffered its first loss in March yesterday when they dropped a 6-1 decision to No. 19 Louisville.

What women really want

By Rachel Skybetter · Wednesday, March 25,2009 11:24 p.m.

I’m sick of people telling me about my relationship. I can accept that Cosmopolitan magazine will always try to tell me any number of things I need to say or try in order to spice up my relationship, but when one of CNN.com’s leading stories is “What your husband isn’t telling you” or Yahoo’s front page is “9 signs he’s going to cheat” or “How to make him love you,” I get angry.

IU pitcher Marshall Gorham throws to a Morehead State batter during IU's 18-3 win Tuesday at Sembower Field.

IU falls 7-6 in 11 innings

By Greg Rosenstein · Wednesday, March 25,2009 11:23 p.m.

A walk-off home run in the 11th inning was the difference in the Hoosiers’ 7-6 loss to Xavier Wednesday in Cincinnati. It is IU’s seventh defeat in eight games. The mid-week loss dropped the team’s record to 7-14.

Swimmers launch off the starting block during a backstroke heat on January 17, 2009 at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center. IU defeated Ohio State, 163-137, and Missouri, 239-61.

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Wednesday, March 25,2009 11:20 p.m.

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Eating rich, spending little in London and Paris

By Megan Clayton · Wednesday, March 25,2009 11:13 p.m.

I had the good luck to travel to London and Paris over spring break this year. After a taste-bud killing night of airport fast food and gelatinous plane meals, I was ready to get my feet on the ground and get something delicious in my mouth.

Fundraiser aims to help Iraqi families

By Patrick Craig · Wednesday, March 25,2009 11:12 p.m.

The Bloomington Peace Action Coalition had a benefit concert for the people of Iraq on Wednesday.

Dreamy duo to grace Bloomington stage

By Katie McKenna · Wednesday, March 25,2009 11:11 p.m.

Attendees of last year’s Culture Shock might recognize the dream pop duo Beach House when they grace the stage at the John Waldron Arts Center on Wednesday.

Big Red wine event set for Friday

By Lindsay Eckert · Wednesday, March 25,2009 11:10 p.m.

Big Red Liquor’s 16th annual Wine and Food Festival will introduce patrons to more than 300 wines from around the world and showcase samplings of local restaurants’ select hors d’ouevres.

From classical training to school of rock

By Yahya Chaudhry · Wednesday, March 25,2009 11:08 p.m.

Although she hasn’t maintained her rigorous practice schedule since college, Julia Kent has garnered both success and critical acclaim as a solo artist and collaborator, most notably as a consistent member of the band Antony and The Johnsons. Out of the array of musicians she has worked with, Kent said performing with Lou Reed was her favorite experience.

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