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Growing up sucks

As if it needs to be mentioned to loyal followers, the guys in Alkaline Trio have been on a mission to expand their audience for quite some time.

Birds, bees and everything in between

After being pigeonholed by the “Christian rock” title, Relient K burst onto the mainstream scene with 2004’s Mmhmm, one of the best pop/rock records of recent memory.

IU Army ROTC chosen as top program in the country

The IU Army ROTC was recently chosen as the top Senior Army ROTC program in the country for 2007, according to an IU news release.

Dare to dominate

When your live shows are as manic and memorable as The Coke Dares’, getting the same spirit on a record is a hard task.

No love for 'Guru'

It’s been happening a lot lately. Instead of waiting for a good idea to strike them, writers are just cranking out movies, putting pen to the page and hoping that what comes out is up to par.

‘Big Willie Style’

This summer may as well be called “The Summer of the Superhero.” And everyone seems to be pleased about it. For writers, superhero movies are relatively easy pieces of popcorn cinema, and viewers get a comfortingly familiar story.

Obama to open campaign office in Bloomington

On Monday, Obama's presidential campaign will be opening a new office in Bloomington at the old Tortilla Flat restaurant building, 501 N. Walnut St. The opening party will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday.

Over 400 insurgents killed by U.S. troops in Afghanistan

A U.S. Marines commander said Wednesday his troops have killed 400 insurgents in southern Afghanistan since late April.

U.S. joins pilot program

The United States is joining with Europe and Australia in coordinating inspections of factories in China and India that produce raw materials for prescription drugs.

Senate to vote on privacy act

The Senate finally is expected to pass a bill Wednesday overhauling rules on secret government eavesdropping, completing a lengthy and bitter debate that pitted privacy and civil liberties concerns against the desire to prevent terrorist attacks.

Developing nations pledge to back global warming issues

A joint gathering of major developed and developing nations on Wednesday agreed that climate change was “one of the great global challenges of our time” and pledged to back a United Nations effort to conclude a new climate pact by 2009.

U.S. consulate in Turkey attacked

Men armed with pistols and shotguns attacked a police guard post outside the U.S. consulate in Istanbul, Turkey on Wednesday, sparking a gunbattle that left three attackers and three officers dead.

US agriculture secretary confident meat is safe

The U.S. agriculture secretary expressed confidence in the nation’s food safety system, but said the meat processing industry will always face challenges because the bacteria that animals carry evolves.

Iran tests long- and medium-range missiles during military exercise

Fuel prices cause travelers to ‘change their patterns’

Richard Hatch and his family used to spend their summers traveling. Years ago, Hatch and his wife used to go across the country participating in arts fairs in various cities. And just last summer, his family traveled all the way out to South Dakota to visit other family members.

Local artists able to benefit from Lilly Endowment

The Bloomington Area Arts Council is encouraging local artists to report all financial losses from recent flooding. Local artists who submit damage reports will be able to benefit from the recent Lilly Endowment of $50 million toward statewide disaster relief.

Mood matters

Your grades could be affected by your state of mind, researchers announced recently in a study on how mood affects creativity.

Kellen Lewis reinstated

Junior quarterback Kellen Lewis will be reinstated and will report with the team when training camp opens August 4, said IU head football coach Bill Lynch in a press release Monday

The Dark Knight backlash

After months of viral marketing, cryptic trailers and impatient waiting, “The Dark Knight” is almost here. The film and the buzz surrounding it are virtually everywhere as we enter the final marketing stretch. Everyone is talking about it, describing it as possibly the best comic-book movie ever and even a solid candidate as a “great film.”

IU single-game football tickets go on sale July 15

The IU Athletic Department announced individual tickets will go on sale July 15.