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Athletes and alcohol don't add up

By Zina Kumok · Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:49 p.m.

Nothing good happens when you combine athletes and alcohol.

IU baseball recruit Trace Knoblauch takes a swing at the ball Feb. 27th while his teammates look on from the dugout. Knoblauch is considered one of the top players in Texas and has deep roots in baseball due to his family's involvement in the sport.

Captain of nation's No. 2 team to join Hoosier baseball family

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:46 p.m.

During tee-ball and Texas playoffs, Bellaire High School (Bellaire, Texas) graduate Trace Knoblauch lives for baseball.

Hoosiers pound Purdue in Big Ten Tourney

Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:43 p.m.

IU took an early lead and never looked back Wednesday afternoon during its 9-1 victory against Purdue in its first Big Ten Tournament game.

IU teams up with AT&T to embrace BlackBerry usage

Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:41 p.m.

IU announced a two-year agreement with AT&T on Wednesday that will provide opportunities for business graduate students, faculty and staff to take advantage of BlackBerry smartphones.

IU alumni contribute to economy

Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:39 p.m.

According to a study by the Indiana Business Research Center, IU graduates are making vital contributions to the state.

IUB launches new Web site to emphasize beauty, opportunity

By Rachel Krasnow · Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:38 p.m.

The new Web site, launched May 18, aims to play a more functional role and will give people a sense of beauty and opportunity, said Michael Nelson, publications and graphics director for Office of the Provost.

IU releases online ballots to vote for board of trustees members

Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:36 p.m.

The University has released the online ballots for the alumni representative to the 2009 IU board of trustees.

Spring into gingham for the workplace

By Bryan Payton · Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:36 p.m.

Step out of the traditional man uniform and make people take notice. I say go gingham.

Something to be proud of

By Sara Amato · Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:35 p.m.

The Indiana Daily Student has something to be proud of.

Around the Arts

By IDS staff · Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:35 p.m.

Selected arts events in Bloomington from May 21 to May 23.

Peace Officers Memorial Day remembers fallen officers

By Joyce Ong · Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:35 p.m.

Every May 15, flags are to be flown at half-staff across all government units to memorialize fallen officers. It is the same week law enforcement officers gather around the nation to remember those killed or disabled in the line of duty.

Arrest made after money stolen during drug deal

By Deanna Krinn · Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:34 p.m.

After driving off with their customer’s money, two men were arrested on the west side of Bloomington on Monday night.

'Thespis' to celebrate ancient Greece

By Brent Williamson · Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:33 p.m.

'Thespis' will run 8 p.m. Friday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Tickets will be available for $10 at the door.

Marijuana shipped to house; arrests made

By Deanna Krinn · Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:33 p.m.

Two men were arrested Monday after 20 pounds of marijuana was intercepted by postal inspectors and later delivered to a house in Bloomington.

Festival brings baroque, medieval sounds to town

By Ashley Bornancin · Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:31 p.m.

The Bloomington Early Music Festival, now in its sixteenth year, started May 15 and will continue through Memorial Day, featuring soloists and ensembles that perform in concerts, operas and educational workshops for younger children.

IU becomes college sports headquarters

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:25 p.m.

Founded 35 years ago, the Associated Press Sports Editors is the nation’s largest professional-sports journalism organization, including more than 550 members who are top online sports executives and from newspapers across the nation. The Associated Press Sports Editors will place its first official home at IU’s new National Sports Journalism Center on the campus of IU-Purdue University Indianapolis.

Speaker of the House of Commons Michael Martin reads a statement to the House of Commons in London in this image taken from TV Monday May 18, 2009. Martin said Monday he was "profoundly sorry" for the handling of Members of Parliament expenses, saying the public had been let down "very badly indeed.

Brits pessimistic as Speaker quits

By Elvia Malagon · Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:09 p.m.

LONDON – Britain’s powerful Speaker of the House of Commons resigned Tuesday after a backlash over excessive expense claims by lawmakers, but some British residents aren’t sure if that will solve the problem.

Too qualified for the Beltway

Wednesday, May 20,2009 7:01 p.m.

WE SAY Continue supporting Dawn Johnsen.Johnsen “will bring unquestioned integrity and a commitment to non-partisan interpretation of the law to the Office of Legal Counsel, and we’re pleased that both of Indiana’s senators have expressed support for her nomination.” Agreed.

Outsourcing inflates medical equipment costs

Wednesday, May 20,2009 6:59 p.m.

Medical equipment costs have been flying under the radar. They are escaping scrutiny. This shouldn’t be.

More pink slips

Wednesday, May 20,2009 6:56 p.m.

Once teachers have tenure there is little the district can do to convince the union that the teacher is worth firing.

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