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Digital art displayed at area show

The SoFA Gallery’s new exhibit, The Photography and DART (digital art) Area Show, features artwork created using both computers and old-fashioned equipment.

Obama calls for action on economy

ELKHART, Ind. – Making his case in the most dire terms, President Barack Obama said that if Congress does not quickly pass an economic stimulus package, the nation will slip into a crisis so deep that "we may be unable to reverse" it.

A-Rod admits using performance-enhancers

Alex Rodriguez admitted to ESPN Monday that he used performance-enhancing drugs from 2001-03 when he played for the Texas Rangers.

A-Rod admits using performance-enhancers

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Take a look at what other sports did this weekend.

Declining economy raises questions about student summer internships

With the economy down and state unemployment rising, students are questioning the availability of summer internships even as University career counselors say the experience is as vital as ever.

Red-Hot ticket files for IUSA candidacy

The IU Student Association elections are starting to heat up with the Red-Hot ticket announcing its candidacy.

MLB: From national pastime to national disaster

Years from now, you’re going to take your children to their first major league baseball game.

Hoosiers squeak by in-state rival Boilermakers

Going into his final turn in the fourth leg of Saturday’s 400-meter freestyle relay, freshman Jim Barbiere’s lead disappeared. Purdue’s Dan Jung caught him as the two raced.

Energy drink delivers a 'Punch'

While watering some plants two summers ago in his parents’ backyard in Marshall, Ill., junior Zac Workman had an idea: Let’s jack up Grandma’s punch.

Obama to visit Elkhart for stimulus support

President Barack Obama will speak at noon today in Elkhart, Ind., in an effort to gain support for his economic stimulus bill.

MSU game brings back memories for Crean

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Tom Crean has gotten his share of applause during pre-game introductions this season. But Saturday’s ovation wasn’t from a Hoosier crowd in Assembly Hall; it was coming from the Michigan State fans.

Hoosiers downed again

EAST LANSING, Mich. – A team as young as IU can be expected to lose its poise at times throughout the season. But on Saturday it was one of the more experienced Hoosiers who couldn’t control his temper.

Pounding might finally be getting to Pritchard

Coming into the conference season, freshman forward Tom Pritchard was a driving force. His scoring – highest among Big Ten freshmen – combined with an impressive if small array of post moves almost assured him the pole position for conference freshman of the year.

Dumes suspended indefinitely

IU’s leading scorer Devan Dumes has been suspended indefinitely by IU coach Tom Crean for his actions during the Hoosiers’ loss at Michigan State on Saturday.

Sunday loss drops Hoosiers to 5th in Big Ten

In front of the second-largest crowd of the season – an estimated 3,558 people – IU (15-7, 8-5) lost its third consecutive game Sunday, falling 66-59 to Illinois

Optometry students travel to Mexico

Thirty Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity students left for Mexico on Saturday and will return to Bloomington on Feb. 14. Once in Mexico, the group will work at the clinic for about seven or eight hours a day from Sunday through Thursday and see about 500 patients each day.

Classes offer short-term travel abroad opportunities

Short-term travel courses at IU are offering students a whole new way to experience the world. As an alternative to study abroad, several schools at IU now offer courses that take students overseas for a shorter period of time. The courses are led by IU faculty and staff but still allow students to have an international experience.

‘Stop Kiss’ acting could be refined

Like any work by playwright Diana Son, “Stop Kiss” is punchy, passionate and honest. It is unfortunate, then, that IU’s production, now in performances at the Lee Norvelle Theater and Drama Center, fails to achieve the same straightforwardness.  

1st Walk of the year features a wide range of exhibits

Balloons marked the entrance of the eight participating galleries for the first Gallery Walk of the year on Feb. 6. While members of the community ate finger foods provided by the galleries, they viewed new exhibits chosen months in advance.