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Gov. Daniels: College could become more affordable

By Matt Gard · Thursday, April 24,2008 1:02 a.m.

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels’ proposal to increase financial aid for in-state students might not have an impact on the IU-Bloomington campus. Dean of Students Dick McKaig said the plan might not have as big an impact because of the attention IU has already given to lower-income families.

Around the Arts

By Abisalom Omolo · Thursday, April 24,2008 12:10 a.m.

Ladies First vocal performance

Computer access gets scarce toward finals

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, April 24,2008 12:10 a.m.

During dead week, computers are becoming a scarce commodity for students like sophomore Rhett Norton, who describes the situation as “survival of the fittest.”

US government scraps virtual border fence

By Arthur H. Rotstein · Thursday, April 24,2008 12:09 a.m.

TUCSON, Ariz. – The government is scrapping a $20 million prototype of its highly touted “virtual fence” on the Arizona-Mexico border because the system is failing to adequately alert border patrol agents to illegal crossings, officials said.

No. 2 US commander hopes al-Sadr will cease attacks on Iraqi forces

By Arthur H. Rotstein and Bushra Juhi · Thursday, April 24,2008 12:08 a.m.

BAGHDAD – The No. 2 U.S. commander in Iraq expressed hope Wednesday that radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr would use his influence to stop his followers from attacking U.S. and Iraqi forces as clashes spread to the outskirts of Baghdad.

‘Variety of voices’ to be heard at final National Poetry Month event

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, April 24,2008 12:04 a.m.

Throughout April, students have organized and enjoyed poetry slams, readings and other events.

SoFA gallery presents master’s thesis 10 years in the making

By Greg Winget · Thursday, April 24,2008 12:02 a.m.

Images of a man’s face flash by rapidly on 10 monitors, outlined by shifting people and places around and behind him.

Planning an artful summer

By Abisalom Omolo and Ryan Brown · Thursday, April 24,2008 12:01 a.m.

As you are all extremely aware, summer is quickly approaching, and time is being taken from the studious concentration of physics, anthropology and comparative literature, and is being focused on beaches, booze and the burning sun.

Web sites compete to be next Internet hit

By Matt Gard · Thursday, April 24,2008 12 a.m.

The competition to be IU’s next big Internet sensation is on. However, it’s a competition that many IU students aren’t aware is happening.

RPS creates ‘Real-Life Advice’ video to help incoming freshmen

Wednesday, April 23,2008 11:59 p.m.

Next year’s freshmen are eagerly awaiting their experiences as IU students, and Residential Programs and Services has designed a video to help the new students learn what to expect from IU and Bloomington.

Committee chooses new dean to lead SPEA

By Amy Burke · Wednesday, April 23,2008 11:58 p.m.

The School of Public and Environmental Affairs announced April 17 that John Graham will become its new dean this fall.

Indiana-based band attemps to make breakthrough

By Emily Campion · Wednesday, April 23,2008 11:56 p.m.

Indie rock bands can usually be identified by their rather unusual names.

Hoosiers prepare for Big Ten Championships

By Kevin Luchansky · Wednesday, April 23,2008 11:56 p.m.

Earlier this spring, when asked where he thought his Hoosier squad stood in the Big Ten, coach Randy Bloemendaal said he saw his team falling somewhere in the “middle of the pack.”

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IU junior outfielder Andrew Means (5) greets teammate Kipp Schutz (23) after scoring a run against Indiana State Wednesday afternoon at Sembower Field. The Hoosiers defeated the the Sycamores 7-2.

IU makes bold statement

By Ryan Gregg · Wednesday, April 23,2008 11:56 p.m.

Sophomore catcher Josh Phegley’s four RBIs propelled the IU baseball team (16-22) to a 7-2 victory against the Terre Haute native’s hometown Indiana State Sycamores (12-24) on Wednesday at Sembower Field.

Playoff time is Abrams time

By Mike Abrams · Wednesday, April 23,2008 11:56 p.m.

As the school year ends and I have another semester of ranting and rambling about nothing under my belt, I sit here disappointed.

Reds fire GM Krivsky after 9-12 start

By Aaron Beard and Joe Kay · Wednesday, April 23,2008 11:55 p.m.

CINCINNATI – With Walt Jocketty, the question was when.

Buskirk-Chumley Theater to host Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s

By Deanna Krinn · Wednesday, April 23,2008 11:54 p.m.

Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s, a band featured as one of Spin magazine’s “Who’s Next ‘08,” will perform at 8 p.m. today at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Hoosiers travel to prestigious Drake Relays to face off against top athletes

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Wednesday, April 23,2008 11:54 p.m.

When IU coach Ron Helmer told junior Caity Lauer she did not qualify to compete in her favorite event, the 800-meter run, this weekend, she was disappointed.

Library, Union offer massages, free food

By Haley Adams · Wednesday, April 23,2008 11:54 p.m.

Before students lie out in the sun, start a new job or take a vacation this summer, they must overcome one obstacle: finals week.

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IU junior utility Julie DiNallo takes an evasive swing against Louisville Wednesday afternoon at the IU Softball Fields.

IU loses final nonconference game

By Brandon Smith · Wednesday, April 23,2008 11:52 p.m.

The IU softball team was not able to avenge an earlier loss to Louisville as it was defeated 4-0 Wednesday afternoon in its final nonconference game. Despite the loss, pitcher Sara Olson bounced back after a tough weekend by pitching a complete game. The freshman only gave up one run, allowed five hits and surrendered a single walk while striking out four.

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