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Woodlawn Field under construction

By Nona Tepper · Wednesday, July 4,2012 7:41 p.m.

Woodlawn Field is being re-sodded, the turf re-leveled and improved sport lighting installed, all in an effort to improve open practice space available for students.

50 show promoters change ticketing system, aim to increase attendance

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Wednesday, July 4,2012 7:07 p.m.

The Buskirk-Chumley Theater Box Office changed the way patrons can purchase their tickets starting July 1. Fifty organizations that use the BCT Box Office to sell tickets will now allow patrons to make their purchases wherever, whenever and without a $2 convenience fee.

Column: RZA’s kung fu film aspirations come to light

By Bari Finkel · Wednesday, July 4,2012 7:04 p.m.

Quentin Tarantino, Eli Roth and Wu-Tang Clan member RZA are working together for a new kung fu film, guaranteeing America a movie full of sex, violence, great music and fantastic kung fu fight scenes.

Gov. Daniels announces budget surplus, refunds for taxpayers

By Mark Keierleber · Wednesday, July 4,2012 7:02 p.m.

A preliminary look at fiscal data shows Indiana will close the 2012 Fiscal Year, which ended June 30, with reserves of more than $2 billion and an annual revenue of more than $500 million than annual expenses.

Bloomington joins global community of friendship

By Claire Aronson · Wednesday, July 4,2012 6:59 p.m.

This fall, Bloomington will be the first Indiana city to be part of “Friendship Force International,” a global community.

German artists’ modern work at IU Art Museum for Jazz in July series

By Sarah Boyum · Wednesday, July 4,2012 6:54 p.m.

“Baumeister in Print,” a new installation featuring three of Baumeister’s prints, will be exhibited at the IU Art Museum’s Gallery of Art of the Western World until Sept. 9. The Baumeister prints were chosen specifically for the “Jazz in July” series.

Remembering our lessons from kindergarten

By Nick Jacobs · Wednesday, July 4,2012 4:12 p.m.

Remember when your only goal for the week was to learn how to cooperate with others? Remember when sharing meant caring?

McMind control

By Alex Blakley · Wednesday, July 4,2012 4:08 p.m.

Boy, does it feel good to use the word bustling. Seriously, try it. Bustling.

Happy fifth everybody!

By Micky Leonard · Wednesday, July 4,2012 4:06 p.m.

Figure out a new way to inspire or get re-elected. And let’s just calm down a bit, it’s all going to be fine.

IU gains another commitment to class of 2013

By Alex McCarthy · Tuesday, July 3,2012 5:20 p.m.

Evan Jansen, a tight end from Moeller High School in Cincinnati, has had IU as his top school for a while and verbally committed to play at IU in 2013.

Three-star tight end Evan Jansen verbally commits to IU

By Alex McCarthy · Tuesday, July 3,2012 5:19 p.m.

Evan Jansen, a tight end from Moeller High School in Cincinnati, has had IU as his top school for a while and verbally committed to play at IU in 2013.

Associate AD recognized for achievements in compliance

Tuesday, July 3,2012 4:55 p.m.

The National Association for Athletics Compliance recognized Indiana Senior Associate Athletic Director Julie Cromer as recipient of the Frank Kara Leadership award, the IU athletic department announced Friday.

4-week-old hospitalized following abuse by parents

Sunday, July 1,2012 8:13 p.m.

A 4-week-old boy was transported to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis on Friday for head trauma allegedly induced by his parents. Bloomington Police were unaware of the child’s condition Sunday afternoon.

Ind. officials react to health care outcome

By Mark Keierleber · Sunday, July 1,2012 8:11 p.m.

In a narrow 5-4 ruling, the United States Supreme Court upheld President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act on Thursday. While Indiana Democrats showed support for the Supreme Court’s decision, local Republicans are among efforts to repeal the law.

Amid drought, city calls for water conservation

Sunday, July 1,2012 8:08 p.m.

Drought conditions in Indiana are worsening, with 99.86 percent of the state currently suffering abnormally dry conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Bloomington fireworks show to continue as scheduled despite drought

By Mark Keierleber · Sunday, July 1,2012 7:59 p.m.

Despite potential fire dangers due to the current drought, the annual Bloomington Community Fireworks Display, beginning at dusk July 4 at the Monroe County Fairgrounds, will continue as scheduled.

Hoosiers compete in Olympic Trials across continent

By IDS staff · Sunday, July 1,2012 7:58 p.m.

Athletes with IU ties were in attendance at both swimming and track and field Olympic Trials this past week, many of them posting career bests and nearing school records.

Derek Drouin to compete for Canada in Olympics

By IDS staff · Sunday, July 1,2012 7:58 p.m.

At the Canadian Olympic Trials in Calgary, Alberta Saturday, IU junior Derek Drouin cleared 2.31 meters to earn a first-place finish in high jump and trip to the Olympics.

Congress votes to freeze rising interest rates on subsidized student loans

By Nona Tepper · Sunday, July 1,2012 7:55 p.m.

Incoming freshmen can breathe a sigh of relief. Congress has ruled to freeze interest rates on subsidized Stafford loans at 3.4? percent. Nationwide, that will save an estimated 7.4 million students about $1,000 on their loans.

Ostrom Lecture (Nobel reprise) and Reception

Shortly after death of wife, Vincent Ostrom dies

By Jake New · Sunday, July 1,2012 7:54 p.m.

Vincent, distinguished IU professor and the husband of Nobel laureate Elinor “Lin” Ostrom, died Friday, less than three weeks after his wife died of pancreatic cancer. He was 92.

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