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No puzzle here

Wednesday, April 16,2008 12:13 a.m.

At IU Bloomington’s graduation ceremony May 3, the graduates and attendees will listen to a speech by IU alumnus Will Shortz, crossword editor of The New York Times and NPR Puzzlemaster. Shortz’s illustrious career and unique place in IU history as the world’s only degree-holder in enigmatology – the study of enigmas and puzzles – make him a superb choice for graduation speaker.

Colts to play in 5 prime-time games

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, April 16,2008 12:12 a.m.

The NFL has rewarded the Indianapolis Colts’ success by giving them five prime-time games, including one against the rival New England Patriots.

Hoosiers to play Wake Forest in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, April 16,2008 12:12 a.m.

Tom Crean and the IU men’s basketball team will travel to Winston-Salem, N.C., to face Wake Forest in the annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge this December.

Figure skating team caps off season with 2nd-place finish at nationals

By Kyle Abrell · Wednesday, April 16,2008 12:10 a.m.

The IU Figure Skating Club rounded out a triumphant season at the 2008 Intercollegiate National Figure Skating Championships, capturing eight first-place titles and finishing second overall in the competition.

Ball State’s pitching fries Hoosiers, 8-0

By Dave Leno · Wednesday, April 16,2008 12:10 a.m.

The Hoosiers’ plan wasn’t to just keep their heads up mentally, but also to play solid softball as the Big Ten tournament approaches. But reoccurring, unbalanced attacks have the cream and crimson perplexed as run production has dwindled.

Hoosiers continue to struggle, lose in 9th to Cardinals

By Zachary Osterman · Wednesday, April 16,2008 12:09 a.m.

Baseball is a love-hate game, IU coach Tracy Smith says. Fate didn’t throw any love the Hoosiers’ way Tuesday night, that’s for sure.

Hater-nation taints sports-nation

By Ben Homrig · Wednesday, April 16,2008 12:09 a.m.

In an age where technology and particularly the Internet are at the forefront of information, the opportunity for fans of different sports teams to get closer to their teams through casual observations and debates with other fans has become a booming trend.

Leaders refuse to divest, calling logic flawed

By Brian Spegele and Paul Coover · Wednesday, April 16,2008 12 a.m.

Leaders such as IU Foundation President Curt Simic said they are not worried about how divesting only $6 million from companies linked to the genocide in Sudan could affect overall financial returns for the University. Rather, they worry about setting a precedent that would allow activists to sway Foundation officials – a precedent officials said could just be the beginning of “a slippery slope.”

Minimal oversight fuels Darfur divestment debate

By Brian Spegele · Wednesday, April 16,2008 12 a.m.

Part two in a three-part series about the IU Foundation's investments in companies linked to the genocide in Darfur. With the ongoing debate about IU’s investments in companies linked to the genocide in Sudan unlikely to end any time soon, those involved realize it’s the results-driven structure of the IU Foundation that largely fuels the controversy in the first place.

Around the State

By Associated Press and Alexandra R. Moses · Tuesday, April 15,2008 11:42 p.m.

Briefs from around the state

Attorney general asks Supreme Court to review East Chicago casino case

By Associated Press and Alexandra R. Moses · Tuesday, April 15,2008 11:41 p.m.

The Indiana attorney general has asked the state Supreme Court to order a development group that has received $16 million in casino subsidies to open its books.

Bill Cosby goes hip-hop with album to be released in May

By Sandy Cohen · Tuesday, April 15,2008 11:11 p.m.

Bill Cosby’s path has taken him from pudding pops to hip-hop. The 70-year-old has recorded a hip-hop album set for release next month.

Jumping the musical fence

By Teri Rosenbaum · Tuesday, April 15,2008 11:11 p.m.

Have you ever met one of those people, one of those “Oh my God, you’re telling me you don’t light candles in front of a Bob Dylan shrine in your dining room every night at 6 p.m.” people? It doesn’t have to be Dylan. Believe me, I’m not out for him specifically.

Thin may be about to be out by law

By Devorah Lauter · Tuesday, April 15,2008 11:03 p.m.

In image-conscious France, it may soon be a crime to glamorize the ultra-thin. A new French bill cracks down on Web sites that advise anorexics on how to starve – and could be used to hit fashion industry heavyweights, too.

Female artists win big at CMT awards

By John Gerome · Tuesday, April 15,2008 11:01 p.m.

Taylor Swift won video of the year and female video for her smash “Our Song” while newcomer Kellie Pickler took home three awards during Monday’s Country Music Television awards.

Poetry slams at Starbucks

By Allison Tyra · Tuesday, April 15,2008 9:39 p.m.

Union Board will prove poetry can come alive from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. tonight at the Indiana Memorial Union Gallery near Starbucks with its OUTSPOKEN Poetry Slam.

Culture Shock lineup of bands

Tuesday, April 15,2008 5:29 p.m.

Here's the lineup for this year's show in Dunn Meadow.

Prepare to get shocked

By Brian J. McFillen · Tuesday, April 15,2008 5:26 p.m.

WEEKEND reporter Brian J. McFillen discusses the past, present and future of WIUX’s annual Culture Shock festival.

LFB 2008 Club Night Bands

Tuesday, April 15,2008 5:14 p.m.

Here's a list of bands participating in this year's Live From Bloomington club night.

Check out husband&wife on LFB's 2008 compilation, located at various local retailers.

Live From Bloomington

By Alexa Altman · Tuesday, April 15,2008 5:08 p.m.

Not long after the thunder of Little 500 is over, a different kind of thrill will make its way through Bloomington. On April 17 and 18, Live from Bloomington’s Club Night will shake up town for the 23rd year in a row, taking up two nights to showcase local artists and contributing its profits to the Hoosier Hills Food Bank.

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