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Lawmakers want tougher teen driving restrictions

By Alexandra R. Moses · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 10:24 p.m.

Motor vehicle crashes are the No. 1 cause of death for 16- to 20-year-olds nationwide, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That’s why State Rep. Joe Micon is trying to pass a bill he says could reduce the number of deaths in Indiana by up to 40 percent.

SRSC to get revamped over winter break

Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 10:22 p.m.

Students who frequent the Student Recreational Sports Center will be greeted by a different facility than the one they are used to when they return from winter break.

1,701 undergraduates, graduates prepare for Saturday ceremony

By Ab D. Phillip · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 10:21 p.m.

On Saturday, approximately 1,701 students will graduate in IU-Bloomington’s winter commencement ceremony. The 178th graduation ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in Assembly Hall, with the procession of the graduates beginning at 9:15 a.m.

Animals help relieve students’ finals stress

Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 10:18 p.m.

Courtney Sinnott shouted in excitement as she ran toward one of two Yorkshire Terriers at the Furry Finals Fix at Briscoe Quad on Sunday. “This looks like my dog at home!” the freshman screamed.

Around the arts

By IDS staff · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 9:47 p.m.

Songwriter showcase When: 8 p.m. Monday Where: Players Pub, 424 S. Walnut St. More Information: Tom Marshallek, Art Heckman and others share the stage, perform original songs in the “writer in the round” format.

Rock history professor plays The Bluebird

By Nathan Brown · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 9:44 p.m.

The boisterous crowd Thursday night at The Bluebird, filled with IU professor Andy Hollinden’s former students, helped his live performance go off without a hitch.

Fuel gauge problem postpones shuttle launch until January

By Abisalom Omolo and Marcia Dunn · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 9:37 p.m.

NASA on Sunday delayed the launch of space shuttle Atlantis until January after a gauge in the fuel tank failed for the second time in four days.

Gunman kills 2, injures 2 at Colorado Christian missionary training center

By Abisalom Omolo and George Merritt · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 9:35 p.m.

A gunman walked into a training center dormitory for young Christian missionaries early Sunday and opened fire, killing two of the center’s staff members and wounding two others.

Hoosiers rout Kentucky without key players

Saturday, Dec. 8,2007 7:11 p.m.

Despite not playing with its starting backcourt, the No. 15 IU men’s basketball team defeated border rival Kentucky 70-51 Saturday at Assembly Hall.

End of an emporium

By Ashley Wilson · Friday, Dec. 7,2007 11 a.m.

Inside Dharma Emporium, the psychedelic thrift shop on Kirkwood Avenue that sells a cluttered and expansive array of all things ‘60s and ‘70s, it takes only a moment for owner Rick Barbrick to point out his favorite possession.

IU hosts Kentucky in 51st border war

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Dec. 7,2007 1:02 a.m.

It’s been 17 years since Big Blue met Big Red on 17th Street. Kentucky (4-2) will meet the No.-15 IU men’s basketball team (7-1) at 4 p.m. Saturday in Assembly Hall in the 51st game of their rivalry.

Trustees to discuss McNutt access cards

By Michael Reschke · Friday, Dec. 7,2007 12:23 a.m.

Construction of a new classroom building and implementation of the McNutt Quad student access card project, among other things, will be up for approval at today’s board of trustees meeting in the University Place Conference Center at IU-Purdue University Indianapolis.

Guillen, Gibbons suspended; no punishments for Matthews, Ankiel, Glaus

By Aaron Beard and Ronald Blum · Friday, Dec. 7,2007 12:05 a.m.

Jose Guillen and Jay Gibbons were suspended Thursday for the first 15 days of next season for violating baseball’s drug policy, an indication how the sport might treat any players named in the Mitchell steroids investigation.

IU on the road again for Sunday game at Kansas

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Friday, Dec. 7,2007 12:05 a.m.

The IU women’s basketball team (4-4) will be back on the road Sunday for the second time this week when it takes on the Kansas Jayhawks (5-1) at 3 p.m. in Lawrence, Kan.

Colts gear up for trip back to Baltimore

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Dec. 7,2007 12:04 a.m.

The Indianapolis Colts already know they are going to be in for a tough time Sunday night against the Baltimore Ravens. Emotions still run hot among Baltimore fans, former Colts fans from years past.

Ten-time Gold Glove winner Jones relocates to Los Angeles

By Aaron Beard and Ronald Blum · Friday, Dec. 7,2007 12:03 a.m.

Andruw Jones is following Joe Torre to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Gimpy or not, Gordon's Enough

By Jonathan Hines · Thursday, Dec. 6,2007 11:58 p.m.

Eric Gordon’s bum is still bruised.

Brother Battle

By Chris Engel · Thursday, Dec. 6,2007 11:54 p.m.

A sibling rivalry will continue in the midst of one of the most anticipated games in all of college basketball this season.

GalleryWalk displays unique, locally created art

Thursday, Dec. 6,2007 11:27 p.m.

Four times a year, the Bloomington Area Arts Council and the GalleryWalk committee host a gallery of unique works of art from local and regional artists.

“Christmas in Fallujah”

By Associated Press · Thursday, Dec. 6,2007 11:24 p.m.

NEW YORK -Billy Joel has released a new pop single, the anti-war “Christmas in Fallujah.” Just don’t expect to hear his voice on it. At 58, Joel felt he was too old to sing the song, which was inspired by letters the Piano Man received from soldiers in Iraq.

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