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Kumar Goes to IU

By Sarah Brubeck · Friday, March 28,2008 2:11 a.m.

IU Students for Barack Obama is bringing actor Kal Penn to IU on Saturday to talk to a group of Obama’s student supporters. PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines SLIDESHOW: Campaigning in Indiana

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Aye Hla Phyu, a third year Ph.D. student in political science and law, teaches a course near the Thailand-Burma border last summer. She is one of many Burmese students at IU who want to use their education to work for independence in Burma.

Students work toward ‘kornkaw’ in native country of Burma

By Sarah Hutchins · Friday, March 28,2008 2:10 a.m.

Ying Lao has been working to secure independence and a constitution in her home country of Burma since she discovered the meaning of “kornkaw.”

Spring series runs annual Miss-N-Out

By Brian Buckey · Friday, March 28,2008 2:04 a.m.

With Little 500 race day quickly approaching, the second spring series event, Miss-N-Out, will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at at Bill Armstrong Stadium. While Individual Time Trials tested the sprinting ability of the riders, Miss-N-Out represents a much different challenge. BLOG: Blogging Away

Team to face rival Michigan State

By Kevin Luchansky · Friday, March 28,2008 1:09 a.m.

The No. 44 IU men’s tennis team is taking its game to East Lansing on Saturday to face conference rival No. 70 Michigan State. The Hoosiers look to improve on their 11-4 overall record and 1-1 record in the Big Ten.

Hoosiers open outdoor season

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Friday, March 28,2008 1:08 a.m.

Some athletes throw spear-like objects, some throw weighted balls attached to long wires and others hurdle a pit of water more than two feet deep.

No. 25 Hoosiers look to extend winning streak

By Zina Kumok · Friday, March 28,2008 1:07 a.m.

On a seven-match winning streak that includes victories against No. 31 Ohio State and No. 45 Iowa, the No. 25 IU women’s tennis team will take on two opponents this weekend that could change its luck – unranked Michigan State and No. 19 Notre Dame.

3 seniors to play in final career home matches

By Kari Friedlander · Friday, March 28,2008 1:06 a.m.

As the No. 17 IU water polo team prepares for its final home games of the season, three seniors are ready for their last appearance at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center. The Hoosiers open the Fluid Five tournament against Wagner on Saturday and will face No. 19 Santa Clara on Sunday.

IU hosts 2nd straight home match

By Ashley Pettit and Heather Hacker · Friday, March 28,2008 1:05 a.m.

The IU rowing team will host its second home regatta this season when the Hoosiers take on Dayton and Eastern Michigan at Lake Lemon on Saturday. With every race inching closer to Big Ten play, the rowing team is trying to gain more speed and experience each weekend.

Hoosiers head to Arizona to compete in invitational

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Friday, March 28,2008 1:05 a.m.

The Hoosiers might have the perfect pill for their recent struggles.

Clutch kicks in, team play hasn’t

By Dave Leno · Friday, March 28,2008 1:04 a.m.

Clutch moments have happened from time to time early in the IU softball season. In her first start, sophomore Kelli Ritchison’s game-saving catch in left field and senior catcher Tory Yamaguchi’s game-winning grand slam Wednesday are just a few of those clutch moments.

IU hosts 1st invitational since 2003 season

By Harry Buc · Friday, March 28,2008 1:03 a.m.

The No. 18 IU men’s golf team will host the adidas Hoosier Invitational this weekend at the IU Golf Course as the Hoosiers try to capture their second consecutive first-place finish.

Evans turns to the ‘dark side’

By Tom Kir · Friday, March 28,2008 12:57 a.m.

Freshman Mitchell Evans is Darth Vader.

Hoosiers to play Minnesota in four-game series

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, March 28,2008 12:22 a.m.

IU coach Tracy Smith has said all year that everything he and his team have done has been building toward Big Ten play. It’s time to stop building and see what they’ve done.

More than a ‘minotaur’

By Ryan Gregg · Friday, March 28,2008 12:21 a.m.

Standing Thursday in Mellencamp Pavilion, IU coach Tracy Smith recited a 3-year-old memory.

Creative items up for bid in ‘Drama Prom’ fundraiser

By Melissa Sokolski · Thursday, March 27,2008 11:59 p.m.

Baked goods, massages, coaching sessions for acting and a chance to throw a pie in someone’s face are all items that can be won at this year’s Student Advisory Board auction for the Department of Theatre and Drama.

Willkie Quad defies ‘closed-door dorm’ stereotype with competitive afternoon

Thursday, March 27,2008 11:58 p.m.

Students, especially student-athletes, would probably love the opportunity to play in the Olympic games. Willkie Quad residents will get that chance Saturday. From noon to 3 p.m., residents of the north and south towers of Willkie will go head-to-head to compete for bragging rights, said Allison Gerling, graduate assistant at the residence hall.

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Runners at the 2007 IU Mini-Marathon start their watches and step into their first stride as the race begins.

IU Mini Marathon and 5K gets a makeover

By Haley Adams · Thursday, March 27,2008 11:57 p.m.

While this year’s IU Mini Marathon and 5K will still feature dedicated runners, philanthropists and spectators, the event is receiving a makeover.

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Members of the Filipino Student Association perform Binasuan, a celebratory dance from the Pangasinan province of Bayambang Saturday, April 7, 2007 at the IU Auditorium. The performance was a part of the Asian American Associations's 14th annual Taste of Asia.

15th annual event offers ‘Taste of Asia’

By Elvia Malagon · Thursday, March 27,2008 11:56 p.m.

To get a “better picture of what Asia really entails,” students can watch traditional Asian dances and eat Asian food at the 15th Annual Taste of Asia at 5:30 p.m. Friday in the IU Auditorium.

Historian discusses Iraq War, criticizes Bush administration

By Alanna Malik · Thursday, March 27,2008 11:54 p.m.

Guest lecturer and military historian Andrew J. Bacevich spoke Wednesday night in the Indiana Memorial Union about U.S. foreign policy and Iraq to a packed room of students, faculty, staff and Bloomington residents.

All-nighter for a cure

By Amy Burke · Thursday, March 27,2008 11:53 p.m.

The American Cancer Society is holding its annual Relay for Life event from 3 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday on the Billy Hayes Track. The event will honor both local cancer survivors and caregivers while raising funds and awareness for cancer research and patient programs.