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Justin Bieber rose to fame on YouTube, where countless Beliebers watch the American Dream play out.



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Major declaration affects graduation rate

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A new study from Western Kentucky University shows only 25 percent of students ever change their major, and just 5 percent of these students switch programs more than once. 


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IU wrestling adds new assistant coach

IU Wrestling Coach Duane Goldman announced the appointment of Assistant Coach Nick Simmons. Simmons, a 2011 USA Wrestling World Team Member, served as director of wrestling operations at Oregon State University for the past three years.

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Junior Derek Drouin, coach Jeff Huntoon honored as best in Great Lakes region

Redshirt junior high-jumper Derek Drouin and IU Associate Head Coach Jeff Huntoon were honored by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association as the best in their trades for the Great Lakes Region. Drouin was named the region’s Athlete of the Year and Huntoon as the Men’s Assistant Coach of the Year.




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Column: An Apple that never rots

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As a child of the early 1990s, I knew the name Fiona Apple but barely understood it. Though her first hit “Criminal” was always recognizable, my young ears and eyes could not comprehend what everyone was making a big deal about. That is, until now.



Ballet

Ballet program continues at Jacobs

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Following examples from various other music workshops in the summer, Vernon, professor of music (ballet) and chair of the ballet department, initiated and serves as director of a summer intensive program for intermediate and advanced ballet dancers and choreographers. The program is now in its third year. The first 2012 session runs from June 3 to June 9 and the second from June 10 to June 16.








Cupola

County to fix cracked courthouse dome glass

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Inside the Monroe County Courthouse, ceilings in some rooms are still missing and carpet is yet to be laid. But renovation on the historic building, which began September 2011, is nearing completion. However, workers recently discovered a problem. Two panes in a 100-year-old stained glass window beneath the building’s dome are cracked.


Scholarly Books

Struggling used book store adds products

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In order to stay afloat in a struggling market, local used book store owner Joe Grant has decided to expand his inventory to compete with other retailers, primarily retailers offering electronic alternatives.



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Professor creates Bard e-books

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IU English professor Ellen MacKay is creating e-books for iPads that allow students to interact with William Shakespeare in a whole new way.