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The perils of ‘fair trade’

By Jacob Levin · Sunday, June 28,2009 5:52 p.m.

At the very least, fair trade is an encouraging symbol of our generation’s philanthropic bent. But however comforting it might be to see that such goodwill hasn’t disappeared from the world, one can’t help but notice that goodwill seems to have replaced good ideas.

Skipping out on the state

By Tyler Chernesky · Sunday, June 28,2009 5:50 p.m.

I’m sorry Gov. Sanford you’ve failed as a governor.

People watch the news and video about Michael Jackson in New York's Times Square, Thursday, June 25, 2009. Jackson has died at the age of 50 in Los Angeles.

Twitter, Facebook, Wiki report user surge from Jackon's death

Saturday, June 27,2009 4:54 p.m.

In Iran, people speak of a Twitter uprising. Was this the first major Twitter celebrity death? Because it wasn’t just HOW lots of people first learned of Jackson’s demise, but what they did once they found out.

Students, community gather for candlelight vigil for Iran

By IDS staff · Friday, June 26,2009 10:53 p.m.

In front of the Sample Gates Friday evening, about forty people assembled to light candles, listen to music and pray for the people of Iran.

Minor flees court hearing

By Catie Connors · Friday, June 26,2009 8:34 p.m.

Bloomington Police arrested an underage male on June 24 for running away after a court hearing and continuing to defy officers.

Hundreds visit Jackson's boyhood Gary home

By Carrie Schedler and Brad Zehr · Friday, June 26,2009 7:53 p.m.

Lifetime Gary residents and fans from across the tri-state area gathered Thursday night and Friday at Jackson’s childhood home at the intersection of 23rd Avenue and Jackson Street in Gary.

Send us your photos from 1972 Jackson 5 concert at Assembly Hall

Friday, June 26,2009 3:46 p.m.

The Jackson 5 were part of a Little 500 concert in the spring of 1972. Let us share your photos with readers. Send your images to photo@idsnews.com. Include your name and a caption.

Pacers' pick a good one

By Frank Therber · Friday, June 26,2009 9 a.m.

Tyler Hansbrough is exactly what the Pacers need.

Worldwide pop icon Jackson dies

Thursday, June 25,2009 6:34 p.m.

Michael Jackson, the "King of Pop," died of cardiac arrest Thursday afternoon in L.A. He was 50 years old.

Salt in Dirk’s wounds

By Zina Kumok · Wednesday, June 24,2009 9:24 p.m.

While searching for sports stories for today’s column, I had a few ideas.

An Open for the ages

By Frank Therber · Wednesday, June 24,2009 9:23 p.m.

In the court of public opinion, the 109th U.S. Open at Bethpage State Park was Tiger Woods’ to win. Woods, who won one for the ages last year at Torrey Pines, was playing in his second major with a healthy knee.

No new news on Creek, Muniru

By Zachary Osterman · Wednesday, June 24,2009 9:22 p.m.

With the academic status of 2009 recruits Maurice Creek and Bawa Muniru still uncertain, IU men’s basketball coach Tom Crean didn’t have any new information to share when he met with the media Wednesday morning.

Associate professor of telecommunications Herbert Terry argues against the media "fairness doctrine" Wednesday afternoon in the Frangipani Room at the IMU. Professor Terry spoke during a Mini University session titled "From Rush Limbaugh to Keith Olbermann: Is It Time to Bring Back the Fairness Doctrine?"

Annual Mini University draws students of all ages

By Peter Stevenson · Wednesday, June 24,2009 8:56 p.m.

Something was a little bit different about the students in the Indiana Memorial Union Frangipani Room on Wednesday.

New associate vice provost announced

Wednesday, June 24,2009 8:54 p.m.

Anne P. Massey has been appointed the associate vice provost for faculty and academic affairs at IU-Bloomington, IU announced Wednesday.

IU graduate Fehr to retire as head of players union

Wednesday, June 24,2009 8:53 p.m.

Donald Fehr’s time in charge of the MLB Players Association will be remembered for a strike that canceled the World Series, explosive growth in salaries and eventually 14 years of labor peace.

IU to celebrate 144th Juneteenth Freedom Day

By Kevin Doran · Wednesday, June 24,2009 8:51 p.m.

Many groups will join Friday to celebrate the 144th Juneteenth Freedom Day, an important holiday celebrating the abolition of slavery in the United States.

Jacobs School of Music installs world-class organ

By Carrie Schedler · Wednesday, June 24,2009 8:47 p.m.

The 10-month process of installation and tuning the new Maidee H. and Jackson A. Seward Organ began this week. 20 tons of equipment arrived from Gloucester, Mass., including 3,963 pipes, for construction to begin on the $2 million music machine.

IU, Iran connected through crisis

By Kristina Hunter · Wednesday, June 24,2009 8:45 p.m.

About two weeks after Iran’s disputed presidential election, protests continue despite government crackdown.

Rom-com by the book

By Kelsey Nash · Wednesday, June 24,2009 8 p.m.

Review of the film, "The Proposal."

Fundraising ranked 3rd in country

Wednesday, June 24,2009 7:57 p.m.

For the fourth time since 1999, IU has received national recognition for excellence in fundraising from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.

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