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Symphony orchestra performs for IU Summer Music Festival

By Jenny Perillo · Wednesday, July 9,2008 8:22 p.m.

Applause filled the Musical Arts Center as a final rush of music filtered through the air. The symphony orchestra conducted by Cliff Colnot played Brahms’ “Academic Festival Overture” and “Symphony No. 2” Tuesday. The performance was one of several scheduled for this year’s IU Summer Music Festival. More than 40 performances have been scheduled for the festival, which features top conductors and performers from all over the world.

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Telecommunications professor and facilities manager Ron Osgood, center, sets up to film the Vietnam War veteran on the left, identified as Arthur. The interview is part of "My Vietnam Your Iraq," which will be shown Friday at the Radio/TV Center. The film documents the stories of Vietnam vets whose own children served in Iraq.

‘My Vietnam Your Iraq’ documentary to highlight 9 families’ takes on 2 wars

By Jessica Hullinger · Wednesday, July 9,2008 7:56 p.m.

A locally produced documentary titled “My Vietnam Your Iraq” will give viewers a chance to hear stories from Vietnam War veterans whose own children have served in Iraq.

IU’s first lady visits labs Wednesday during summer research program

Wednesday, July 9,2008 7:51 p.m.

Students in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Summer Scholars Institute received a visit Wednesday from IU’s first lady, Laurie Burns McRobbie.

Indiana’s gambling tax revenues down over $23 million

Wednesday, July 9,2008 7:46 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s gambling tax revenues are down for the first time in more than a decade – a sign that the normally booming industry is not immune to economic downturns.

Chase ends in arrest

Wednesday, July 9,2008 7:45 p.m.

A Bloomfield teenager was arrested shortly after midnight Monday night after leading police on a short chase through Bloomington’s southwest side.

Indianapolis in midst of homicide spike

Wednesday, July 9,2008 7:44 p.m.

The city’s mayor says he is looking at ways to strengthen its police department in response to numerous violent deaths in the past two weeks.

3 killed in I-65 crash

Wednesday, July 9,2008 7:41 p.m.

Authorities say three men who were killed when a car crossed the median of Interstate 65 in a rainstorm into the path of a semitrailer were from Indiana and Kentucky.

Governor Daniels creates state office for flood-recovery assistance

Wednesday, July 9,2008 7:40 p.m.

Gov. Mitch Daniels announced Monday in a press conference that he has created the Office of Disaster Recovery.

News flash

Wednesday, July 9,2008 3:15 p.m.

The top 5 things you need to know in entertainment this week

The Kirkwood catwalk

Wednesday, July 9,2008 2:21 p.m.

WEEKEND finds the fashion preferences of various sidewalk strollers

Fashion gurus at large

By Lauren Clason and Matt Ackerson · Wednesday, July 9,2008 2:19 p.m.

IU apparel merchandising students work to split the seam of the fashion industry

Something to write home about

Wednesday, July 9,2008 2:11 p.m.

IU alumna escapes her role as a 'super-tourist' to call Florence home

A secondhand style

By Amanda Lowry · Wednesday, July 9,2008 1:54 p.m.

WEEKEND’s Amanda Lowry discusses the creative and economic benefits of used clothing.

New IU research shows link between two sides of the brain

By IDS staff and Ab D. Phillip · Wednesday, July 9,2008 1:34 p.m.

IU and international researchers have created a map of a core center of the brain that might be important to the workings of both hemispheres.

Hesen breaks US 50m record

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Tuesday, July 8,2008 4:21 p.m.

Ben Hesen might not be going to the Olympics this summer in China, but he still has a lot to be proud of this season.

Tickets for Lupe Fiasco Welcome Week concert on sale now

By Ab D. Phillip · Tuesday, July 8,2008 3:19 p.m.

Tickets for hip-hop performer Lupe Fiasco went on sale today for his performance during this year’s Welcome Week, according to an IU news release.

Laurie Burns McRobbie to visit research labs during STEM summer program

By Ab D. Phillip · Tuesday, July 8,2008 3:17 p.m.

Students in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Summer Scholars Institute will receive a visit Wednesday from IU’s first lady, Laurie Burns McRobbie.

Landlocked Music moves to new downtown location

By Amanda Lowry · Tuesday, July 8,2008 12:55 p.m.

After just two-and-a-half years in business, Landlocked Music closed its doors June 29.

Rising prices may shift nature of local business

By Nicky Purser · Tuesday, July 8,2008 12:54 p.m.

With summer underway, it will be no surprise to business owners and officials of Bloomington if gas prices around $4 a gallon will take a toll on local businesses.

Wilson battles injuries, secures spot in Olympics

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Tuesday, July 8,2008 11:35 a.m.

Aarik Wilson took first place in the triple jump at the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials tonight in Eugene, Ore.

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