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Student ballet graces the Buskirk-Chumley

By Patrick Craig · Sunday, April 19,2009 9:28 p.m.

The Choreography Project ran at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Wednesday and Thursday, showcasing some of the talent of the dancers and student choreographers of IU’s Ballet Department. Dances ranged from traditional ballets to more contemporary ones.

Residents of Collins LLC dance to the music of local band Go, Go Gadget! Saturday afternoon in the Collins Courtyard during CollinsFest. The annual event included several other bands, free food, tie-dying t-shirts and other activities.

Sunny weather brings students out for CollinsFest

By Margaret Ely · Sunday, April 19,2009 9:05 p.m.

On a balmy Saturday, Collins Living-Learning Center played host to its annual CollinsFest, a day-long event that featured live bands, free food and a chance to enjoy the beautiful weather.

Jewish Theatre’s play brings betrayal, intimacy to stage

By Rachel Pankiw · Sunday, April 19,2009 9:03 p.m.

Perhaps Ruth Steiner says it best: “There’s no fact, no fiction – it’s all borrowed.”

Students highlight Italian with physical comedy

By Mickey Woods · Sunday, April 19,2009 9:02 p.m.

The first M435: Italian Theater Workshop ran its final project, “Illustrissimi IU Italian Players,” this weekend in the Willkie Auditorium to many attendees who didn’t know any Italian.

Students perform "A Strange Peace" Saturday evening at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Composed by graduate student Jonathan Sokol and choreographed by junior Utam Moses, the piece was one of fourteen original student works in the "Hammer and Nail" performance.

‘Hammer and Nail’ showcases talent

By Anna Batcheller · Sunday, April 19,2009 9:01 p.m.

“Hammer and Nail,” performed this weekend at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, was not just a concert of new music written and played by musicians from the Jacobs School of Music, nor was it simply a display of virtuosic dance choreographed by students in the IU Contemporary Dance Program.

Confessions of a pro-pirate

By Erin Chapman · Sunday, April 19,2009 9 p.m.

The labels that we give to people – be it pirate or savage or slut – always do some kind of work for us. By calling someone a pirate, we are able to write him off as a bad person and move on. We aren’t required to step back and think about what might have caused them to act the way that they are acting – after all, they are just pirates.

Budget relies on stimulus

Sunday, April 19,2009 8:58 p.m.

The Republican-controlled Indiana Senate released its two-year state budget proposal earlier this month. The plan calls for spending $28 billion in state money over the next two years, as well as $2 billion in federal stimulus funds.

Family tension

By Danielle Fleischman · Sunday, April 19,2009 8:56 p.m.

As the Passover holiday ends, the Middle East once again begins to stir with unrest and turmoil. This region is no stranger to disorder, so the sight of jets, helicopters and refueling stations at the ready is no spectacle. At ease in their environment of discord, the Israeli Defense Force is using the tension provided by Iran’s nuclear program as a launching point for an attack.

‘Strange Brew’

By John Hill · Sunday, April 19,2009 8:55 p.m.

Despite broad national support for the Obama administration and its initiatives, one couldn’t help but notice last week that widespread dissent was brewing.

Juniors Jennifer Balbach and Jenna Cerone round turn four during Team Pursuit on Saturday evening at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Kappa Delta went on the final heat of the women's race and won the event over Kappa Alpha Theta.

Black Key Bulls, Kappa Delta claim Team Pursuit titles

By Nathan Hart · Sunday, April 19,2009 12:16 a.m.

In a 15-lap race to the finish line, Black Key Bulls led the entire way against the Cutters to take home the title of Team Pursuit Champions.Kappa Delta beat out Kappa Alpha Theta in a 12-lap battle for the victory on the women’s side.

Crimson defeats Cream

By Greg Rosenstein · Saturday, April 18,2009 6:42 p.m.

On a warm and sunny afternoon at Memorial Stadium, the Crimson defeated the Cream 28-27 in the IU football Spring Game.

New IU head coach Tom Crean holds a T-shirt that says "Crean & Crimson" during a press conference on April 2, 2008 in the Hoosier Room at Memorial Stadium. Crean was hired after a two week search.

Tom Crean, IU teams now on Twitter

Saturday, April 18,2009 2:10 a.m.

IU men's basketball coach Tom Crean is the latest celebrity to join Twitter. A story on the IU Athletics Web site made the announcement on Friday. Fans can see what Crean's up to by following @TomCrean.

IU junior Jake Dunning yells at himself in frustration after being struck out swinging with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning during a game Friday, April 17, 2009 at Sembower Field. IU lost 9-7.

IU loses 9-7 to Penn State

Friday, April 17,2009 8:26 p.m.

Jake Dunning stepped up to bat with the bases loaded, the tying and game-winning runs represented on first and second base. Dunning wasn’t able to convert and was struck out swinging to abruptly end IU’s 9-7 loss to Penn State.

Grading the professor

By Wes Jakacki · Friday, April 17,2009 3:50 p.m.

Outside of his work at the Jacob’s School of Music, Professor Andy Hollinden challenges his listeners, like his students, to rethink and evaluate their views and beliefs.

Bad boys two

By Doug Evans · Friday, April 17,2009 3:46 p.m.

While “Adventureland” is not quite the non-stop laugh-a-thon that its predecessor was, it more than makes up for it with its well-crafted and true-to-life story about coming of age and discovering love.

Piano concert to honor survivors

By Mickey Woods · Friday, April 17,2009 2:15 p.m.

In commemoration of Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Memorial Day, the Polish Studies Center and Congregation Beth Shalom in Bloomington will play host to a Holocaust memorial concert to raise money for the Children of the Holocaust in Poland.

Hoosiers come home for scored meet

By Ari Shifron · Friday, April 17,2009 1:08 p.m.

The Hoosiers come home for the Indiana Invitational at the Robert C. Haugh Track and Field Complex this Friday and Saturday.

Alaska governor Sarah Palin talks to attendees at the Vandenburg County Right to Life dinner Thursday evening in Evansville. Palin advertised her home state's geographic features and discussed issues raised during her vice-presidential run before talking about the importance of the right-to-life movement.

Palin speaks to anti-abortion Indiana crowd

Friday, April 17,2009 12:36 a.m.

EVANSVILLE – The Evansville Auditorium and Convention Centre was packed Thursday night as anti-abortion supporters gathered to listen to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and Michael Steele, Republican National Committee chairman.

OUT to crown Miss Gay IU

By MaryJane Slaby · Friday, April 17,2009 12:32 a.m.

The 19th annual Miss Gay IU pageant will take place at 7 p.m. Friday in the IU Auditorium. Members of OUT and Britney Taylor, the 2008 Miss Gay IU, who chose the theme “Angel Fashion Show,” organized this year’s pageant.

Sustainability expert stresses future

By Carrie Schedler · Friday, April 17,2009 12:31 a.m.

Because of a stable climate, in the span of 10,000 years, humans have gone from hunter-gatherers to modern, technological beings, said sustainability expert Anthony Cortese.

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