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He’ll be safer with us

By Lauren Bridges · Wednesday, April 10,2013 12 a.m.

It’s Culture of Care week at IU, and as tragic events such as the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., remind us, we can no longer afford to be silent about mental illness. In this light, I’d like to discuss my brother’s lifelong struggle with mental illness and my unending search for answers.

Teaching all students with understanding

By Janica Kaneshiro · Wednesday, April 10,2013 12 a.m.

What if I absolutely struggled in each class just to understand what anybody was saying? And what if the teacher condemned me for not understanding what went on in class? That’s a reality for many international students.

The best of both educational worlds

By Casey Farrington · Wednesday, April 10,2013 12 a.m.

Year after year, reports issue a startling truth. Turns out the U.S. isn’t great at science. Or math, either. Compared to other countries, we’re not doing so hot. Perhaps not even lukewarm. Simply comparing our attitude toward school explains a lot.

The trouble with tutoring as a crutch

By Aidan Crane · Wednesday, April 10,2013 12 a.m.

I do not have access to the raw data, but in my anecdotal experience at WTS, more than half the students I see are international students who are not proficient in English.

Stop the madness

By Sam Ostrowski · Wednesday, April 10,2013 12 a.m.

March has always been a confusing time for me. The only March madness I’ve ever participated in was a couple weeks ago when I celebrated my 21st birthday. Other than that, I’ve never really understood the appeal.

Teens report man with gun stole cash

Tuesday, April 9,2013 11:53 p.m.

The Bloomington Police Department is investigating a reported armed robbery involving a group of men, one wielding a handgun.

3rd suspect arrested in Braeside armed robbery

By IDS staff · Tuesday, April 9,2013 11:51 p.m.

A 17-year-old suspect was arrested and referred to juvenile probation following a seven-month investigation in connection to a September armed robbery.

New child labor laws will allow youth referees

Tuesday, April 9,2013 11:49 p.m.

Children who are employed or work as youth athletic program referees, umpires or officials are exempt from Indiana’s child labor law that previously prohibited them from working.

New budget proposal announced in Senate

By Matt Stefanski · Tuesday, April 9,2013 11:46 p.m.

The proposed two-year state budget was passed by the Senate Appropriations Committee by a vote of 9-4 Thursday and now heads to the full Senate.

Deloitte LLP joins analytics program

Tuesday, April 9,2013 11:45 p.m.

Deloitte LLP is one of the founding members of IU’s new Institute of Business Analytics program, which was founded a year ago, within the Kelley School of Business, according to a press release from April 3.

Trustees to discuss renovations, tenure

By Joe Weber · Tuesday, April 9,2013 11:44 p.m.

The IU Board of Trustees will meet to make decisions regarding infrastructure and renovations at Herman B Wells Library, faculty tenure recommendations and promotions and renovations at Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.

All about micro, not the macro at workshop

By Charles Scudder · Tuesday, April 9,2013 11:32 p.m.

Tuesday night, The Tap on North College Avenue hosted a Brewer’s Workshop with head brewers from four Indiana breweries of various sizes.

Comedy event supports GLBTQ community

By Tori Lawhorn · Tuesday, April 9,2013 11:30 p.m.

Dozens of students and community members gathered at Collins Living-Learning Center on Tuesday for the second Pride Comedy Festival.

A reason to dance

By Jenna Fagan · Tuesday, April 9,2013 11:29 p.m.

The event showcased the combined talents of 15 contemporary dance majors and 15 graduate students from the IU Student Composers Association.

Column: Oladipo’s chance to play in NBA is too good to pass up

By Michael Norman · Tuesday, April 9,2013 10:53 p.m.

Oladipo’s work ethic, infectious personality and leadership are things that aren’t easily replaced and will certainly be missed around Bloomington.

IU linebacker corps adjusts to new coach

By Jordan Littman · Tuesday, April 9,2013 10:48 p.m.

Now situated with the team and with only one practice remaining until the 2013 Cream and Crimson Spring Game on Saturday, IU Coach Kevin Wilson said he is pleased with how Inge has fit in thus far.

Oladipo to leave IU for NBA

Tuesday, April 9,2013 5:39 p.m.

Junior guard Victor Oladipo announced Tuesday that he will forego his final season at IU and enter the 2013 NBA Draft.

Showalter fish returned

By IDS staff · Tuesday, April 9,2013 1:56 p.m.

The University has recovered one of the fish stolen from the Showalter Fountain and closely tied with IU basketball myths and legends.

IU combats hate with messages of love

By Carmen Huff · Tuesday, April 9,2013 12:49 a.m.

About 100 students gathered at Showalter Fountain on Monday to respond to graffiti, discrimination and violence on campus.

Local dealership takes global view

By Megan Jula · Tuesday, April 9,2013 12:45 a.m.

Kai Tang is a 2012 IU alumnus and international student who started working as a sales consultant at Royal on the Eastside last fall.

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