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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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Let's talk about sex

By Chelsea Merta · Thursday, June 5,2008 6:52 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.

The Indiana State Museum at 650 W. Washington St. in downtown Indianapolis is situated near the Eiteljorg Museum and the IMAX Theater.

From Chicago to Cincinnati

By Matt Howe · Thursday, June 5,2008 6:48 p.m.

The new and exciting college life is all sorts of fun, but everybody needs an occasional change of pace. Bloomington is within a few driving hours of several cities and towns with much to offer.

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Alumni to know

Thursday, June 5,2008 6:43 p.m.

Here are some of Indiana University's famous alumni.

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Finding the best pizza in Bloomington

By Ashley Ames · Thursday, June 5,2008 6:41 p.m.

Pizza connoisseurs have come to the right place. Bloomington boasts about 10 different pizza places, many with several locations each unique to Bloomington.

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Venturing outdoors

By Dion Hazelbaker · Thursday, June 5,2008 6:30 p.m.

When students feel like they’ve run out of things to do, Bloomington has a variety of different outdoor activities students can take part in, through IU programs or simply on their own.

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Herman B Wells: The father of IU

By Shannon McEnerney · Thursday, June 5,2008 6:29 p.m.

"Enormously humane and generous.” Those were the first words Chancellor Ken Gros Louis used to describe the University’s “Man of the Century,” former IU President Herman B Wells.

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Caffeine addiction?

By Dion Hazelbaker · Thursday, June 5,2008 6:08 p.m.

When it comes to coffee, students could definitely settle with one of Bloomington’s many Starbucks coffee shops, but why?

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