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Taboo to brand-new

By Chris Nelson · Sunday, April 26,2009 8:18 p.m.

After last week, I’m not going to be surprised if people start thinking they’re pirates. But such people are the exception, not the rule.

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Let there be funding

By Erin Chapman · Sunday, April 26,2009 8:16 p.m.

If we are to continue our tradition of scientific excellence, the United States must continue to fund space exploration.

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County’s investment in Chrysler a poor choice

Sunday, April 26,2009 8:13 p.m.

And then, to no one’s surprise, the American auto industry suffered a series of serious setbacks. When Chrysler decided they wouldn’t need as many transmissions as anticipated, they decided not to complete the plant. Tipton County officials were left scratching their heads, hands in their empty pockets.

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Shots fired at IMU early this morning

Sunday, April 26,2009 6:53 p.m.

IU Police Department officers responded to gunfire early today in the Indiana Memorial Union pay lot No. 2, according to a press release.

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US declares health emergency for swine flu

Sunday, April 26,2009 2:59 p.m.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. declared a public health emergency Sunday to deal with the emerging new swine flu, much like the government does to prepare for approaching hurricanes.

Sophomore Eric Young hugs Cutters coach Jim Kirkham after their third consecutive Little 500 victory. Young claimed the victory was for everyone who rode for Cutters and Delta Chi, for coach Jim Kirkham and for former Little 500 champion Doug Tate. Tate won Little 500 in 1979, 1980 and 1981 and passed away on April 15, 2009.

Cutters win 3rd straight title

Saturday, April 25,2009 11:40 a.m.

The Cutters completed a three-peat Saturday afternoon, winning the 59th running of the Little 500.

Pi Beta Phi wins Women's Little 500

Friday, April 24,2009 3:42 p.m.

In a day full of surprises, Caroline Brown and her team, Pi Beta Phi, came out on top.

Scott Catanzaro (left) finished 20th in Individual Time Trials. Jaime Boswell (right) finished 22nd in Individual Time Trials.

A tradition Returns

By Sean Morrison · Friday, April 24,2009 12:50 p.m.

As the final sprint of the 1993 Little 500 began, Todd Hancock’s stomach was churning. All he had prepared for since 1991 came down to this: a quarter-mile push against one of the top riders in the field.

Wing It coach Tom Schwoegler talks with sophomore rider Allison Bickel.

40 races later, Schwoegler hasn’t slowed down a bit

By Sean Morrison · Friday, April 24,2009 12:35 p.m.

It began in 1971. It is a story of passion and conflict, of victory and failure. It is the story of a man who has led both men’s and women’s teams in 40 Little 500s. It is the story of a man whose passion for the Little 500 is surpassed only by his compassion for his riders. This is the story of Tom Schwoegler.

The Mezcla team walks toward final briefing before the sixth heat of Team Pursuit on April 18 at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The team consists of freshmen Tari and Cari Morales, senior Cristal Cabrera and freshman Sandra Salcido.

In face of sameness, 3 teams add diversity

By Nathan Hart · Friday, April 24,2009 12:22 p.m.

The fact is simple: White teams dominate the men’s and women’s Little 500 fields. With an IU tradition on a predominately white campus that features a stereotypical white sport, it is little surprise the Black Student Union for many years held a picnic at the same time as the men’s race.

Sophomores Kelley Douglas, Jenna Eisenberg, Sonja Arnesen and freshman Stephanie Scott wait for their heat to start during Team pursuit.

Arnesen follows in footsteps of hall-of-fame brother

By Nathan Hart · Friday, April 24,2009 12:04 p.m.

Three years ago, Hans Arnesen lapped the entire Little 500 field 39 laps into the race. His Alpha Tau Omega team cruised to victory in a historically dominating performance. And while his feat might be difficult to exceed, his sister, Sonja Arnesen, will try to extend the family’s legacy.

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Debunking the myths about ‘Breaking Away’

By Larry Buchanan · Friday, April 24,2009 10:47 a.m.

Since the release of  the movie 30 years ago, myths and misconceptions have come up about the fictional Cutters team, townies in the race and how true the story really is. Let’s try and clear some things up.

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From Obama to the Oscars, this race has seen it all

Friday, April 24,2009 10:18 a.m.

Little 500 is often called the “World’s Greatest College Weekend.” But it didn’t happen overnight. From humble beginnings in the 1950s, it has grown into one of the most recognized intramural events in the country. Here’s how.

Teams X, Mercury win Little Fifty

By Sara Amato · Friday, April 24,2009 12:44 a.m.

The 50-lap men’s and women’s relay races featured 25 teamsand kicked off Little 500 weekend Thursday.

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