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IU men's basketball mid-season report

By Aaron Beard and Jonathan Hines · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 1:16 a.m.

Men’s basketball columnist Jonathan Hines rates the Hoosiers in shooting, coaching, rebounding, and defense as they reach the half-way point of their season.

First finalist for SPEA dean to visit

By Elizabeth Dilts and Liz Dilts · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 1:10 a.m.

The first of four finalists for the position of dean of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs will be in Bloomington Tuesday, said Lauren Robel, dean of the School of Law and chair of the search committee.

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IU senior guard Nikki Smith drives along the baseline during the Hoosiers' 70-62 win over Illinois Jan. 6 at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers will go against Minnesota Thursday evening at 7 p.m.

Women's basketball team plays for ‘important’ win on home court

By Brian Buckey · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 1:09 a.m.

Fresh off a hard-fought road win at Purdue on Monday, the IU women’s basketball team (10-7, 3-2) returns home for another tough test against Minnesota (13-5, 4-2) today at Assembly Hall.

Sampson to coach against good friend Tubby Smith

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 1:09 a.m.

Last year, Kelvin Sampson and Tubby Smith were good friends coaching teams that are bitter rivals. Now, they’re good friends coaching conference rivals.

BPD reports more than 60 burglaries during break

By Ben Phelps · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 1:09 a.m.

Bloomington Police Department Capt. Joe Qualters said Bloomington had 64 burglaries between Dec. 15 and Jan. 7, a number that includes businesses and multiple burglaries in an apartment complex.

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Swimmers look to ‘snowball’ Volunteers

By Nathan Hart · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 1:06 a.m.

The snowball effect is often seen in cheap Saturday morning cartoons, with characters hopelessly running away from an ever-expanding snowball as it bounds down a hill.

Hoosiers face second top-10 team in as many weeks

By Linnea Coulter · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 1:05 a.m.

With the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments quickly approaching, IU head coach Ray Looze is doing all he can to prepare his team – including pitting them against some of the toughest competition in the country.

IU’s confidence high heading into Sunday

By Zina Kumok · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 1:04 a.m.

Practice makes perfect.

IU not taking opponents lightly

By Kevin Luchansky · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 1:03 a.m.

After a short break from match play and grueling winter workouts, the IU men’s tennis team bounced back into form with a very impressive performance at Clemson over winter break.

IU looks to piece together team puzzle

By Ben Homrig · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 1:02 a.m.

The IU wrestling team has everything it needs to be successful. The box is open and the puzzle is out on the table. Now it’s just a matter of making everything fit before conference play begins.

IU hosts Big Ten-SEC challenge

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 1:01 a.m.

The Big Ten will battle the SEC tomorrow. It won’t take place on a basketball court or a football field, but rather on a track.

Hoosiers rally late to beat Minnesota

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 12:58 a.m.

In just two years at IU, Lance Stemler has played several roles. Last year he played the victim, sustaining a concussion after he was accidentally kicked in the head by former teammate Xavier Keeling during practice. He needed surgery after last season when he injured his ankle. He was booed by IU fans earlier this season for a slow start. On Thursday, Stemler played the hero.

Study: Too much popcorn could be dangerous

By Ab D. Phillip · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 12:09 a.m.

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Sitting down with a bowl of popcorn and a movie is a great way to end a long week of classes, but students are thinking twice about it after a Denver man revealed he probably contracted bronchiolitis obliterans from munching on a bag of microwavable popcorn almost daily.

Impact of student voters questioned by analysts

By Ab D. Phillip · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 12:07 a.m.

While youth voters played large roles in the Iowa caucus and the New Hampshire primary, some political analysts doubt the same overall participation in the other 48 states.

Man tries to assault woman on campus

By Ben Phelps · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 12:03 a.m.

A 21-year-old IU student reported an attempted sexual assault at 11:30 p.m. Monday near the SR 45/46 bypass and 10th Street, according to the IU Police Department.

Sorority partners with La Casa to raise HIV/AIDS awareness, pass legislation

By Elvia Malagon · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 12:03 a.m.

While looking up current events last fall, members of Latina sorority Gamma Phi Omega learned about H.R. 2736: HIV Emergency Local Partnership Act of 2007. The bill, based on research that shows minorities are most often affected by HIV/AIDS, would provide extra help to minorities who have the disease.

IU focuses on student safety abroad

By Meredith Brown · Friday, Jan. 18,2008 12:01 a.m.

If an IU student were in a minor accident in Bloomington, they would know exactly what to do. But if the same incident occurred in Freiburg, Germany, they might not have any idea where to go for help.

Bush and Bernanke back plan to stimulate economy

By Abisalom Omolo and Jeannine Aversa · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 10:39 p.m.

President Bush and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday embraced calls for an economic stimulus package to avert recession. Bernanke said such a plan should be aimed at quickly getting cash into the hands of people, especially those with low and moderate incomes.

Parks Department to teach survival skills

By Nathan Brown · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 10:38 p.m.

Many might find it difficult to imagine being caught in a situation where using winter survival skills would be absolutely essential. But Bloomington’s Parks and Recreation Department is holding a program from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Winslow Woods Park to teach people those exact skills.

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