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Rivalry? What rivalry?

By Zina Kumok · Sunday, June 8,2008 8:08 p.m.

Throughout the week, I’ve been seeing the same articles on Web sites and on sports pages across the country, all mentioning the resurgence of the Lakers-Celtics rivalry.

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Mayweather Jr. calls it quits

By Bryan Payton · Sunday, June 8,2008 8:05 p.m.

The world’s best pound-for-pound boxer, Floyd Mayweather Jr., has decided to retire. The “Pretty Boy” was scheduled to square off in the ring against “Golden Boy” Oscar De La Hoya on Sept. 20, in a rematch that would have for sure been the most lucrative fight in boxing history. But that will not happen now as this is the third time Floyd has said he’s done.

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Picketing workers slow progress at 4 campus sites

By Michael Zennie · Sunday, June 8,2008 6:52 p.m.

A strike at four building sites on campus slowed construction progress this week, but the walk off will not significantly delay the completion times for any of the projects, said University Architect Bob Meadows.

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Building for the future

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, June 8,2008 5:08 p.m.

Why did we have to spend so much time trying to find scholarships? Why did we have to go through the horror that is the Free Application For Student Aid, more commonly known as FAFSA? Why are so many of us going to end up debt-laden when we finally get out of school? Why does college cost so much?

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Sour on showers

By Julia Boriss · Sunday, June 8,2008 5:07 p.m.

I didn’t shower today or yesterday, and I can’t remember if I showered the day before. Being expected to shower daily, especially in the summer, is probably my least favorite thing about being a human (other than foot cramps).

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And your prize is...

By Rob Bermingham · Sunday, June 8,2008 5:06 p.m.

Congratulations, Barack Obama. You are now the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party. Here’s what you win: a divided party, an opponent who hasn’t been attacked by your party members in months and pockets that might not be as deep in the general election.

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Keeping it local

By Jacob Levin · Sunday, June 8,2008 5:05 p.m.

Every time I pass the Panda Express they’re building on Kirkwood, I pause briefly and sigh. Sometimes I look for spare tools on the ground, hoping that there’s some handiwork I can do to speed its completion. We have one back where I live in Illinois, and I have fond high-school memories of dining on Kung Pao and Dr. Pepper. Someday, Bloomington will know my joy, but that moment isn’t coming quickly enough.

Brandon Foltz / IDS Lightning strikes during severe weather Friday night over Bloom Apartments on South Adams Street. Several more storms passed through the area Friday night adding to rainfall that caused Wednesday's flooding.

Knee Deep

By Alexandra R. Moses · Saturday, June 7,2008 1:31 p.m.

Water covered many low-lying areas in Bloomington and on campus Wednesday afternoon following a thunderstorm. On campus, Dunn Meadow was covered in water as the Jordan River overflowed its banks. Around the city, areas including Kirkwood Avenue and the IN-45/46 Bypass also reported high water.  SLIDESHOW:  Flooding around Bloomington

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Orientation prepares for incoming freshmen

By Savannah Worley · Friday, June 6,2008 10:11 p.m.

Starting Tuesday, Orientation Programs will greet about 400 incoming freshman and introduce them to campus life. This year, more than 6,700 incoming freshman are enrolled in orienation and the University expects more.

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Campus still evaluating damage from Wednesday’s flash floods

By Megan Meyer · Friday, June 6,2008 10:01 p.m.

Officials still are uncertain about the extent of the damage caused by Wednesday’s flash floods, which provoked power outages, flooded buildings, and temporarily closed of major roadways on and around campus. However, despite the surge in water, no injuries or deaths were reported in Bloomington or Monroe County, public safety officials said.

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Closer to the truth?

By Chris Engel · Friday, June 6,2008 4:30 p.m.

Indiana University released a copy of the 96-page redacted case summary for the school''s upcoming trial in front of the NCAA on June 13.  BLOG:  Basketblog

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Stumping in the State (and on campus)

Friday, June 6,2008 4:05 p.m.

Presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and supporters vie for voters’ attention weeks before Clinton claimed a slim victory in Indiana’s May 6 primary.

NCAA Wrestling

IU boasts NCAA Champions in wrestling, swimming

Friday, June 6,2008 2:32 p.m.

Hungry for college sports, students turn on the television and set the dial to ESPN. What comes on? Dick Vitale is screaming about college basketball and former IU football coach Lee Corso dons his winning college football pick’s helmet.

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Best of Bloomington '07

Friday, June 6,2008 1:01 p.m.

Surveys from the Indiana Daily Student reveal everything on students’ minds, from their favorite pizza and coffee to the ideal place to take a date.

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Let's talk about sex

Thursday, June 5,2008 6:53 p.m.

When Alfred Kinsey established the Institute in 1947, the author of “Sexual Behavior in the Human Male” and “Sexual Behavior in the Human Female” was not anticipating shattering societal norms and standards regarding sexuality.

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