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Hulls, Zeller lead IU to second round while in familiar stadium
The IU men’s basketball team was unfamiliar with winning a postseason game in Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Jordan Hulls and Cody Zeller were not.
Column: Three keys to IU’s tournament success
What formula should the Hoosiers follow for a Big Ten victory?
Column: A Fallen Brother
Not the wheelchair. Screaming in agony, his right leg useless, Verdell Jones III had one request. Not that wheelchair.
Students translate film detailing Japan’s recovery
Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami. Nearly a year later, IU students are bringing the tragedy to the forefront once more.
IU project uses seismic data from recent storms to take preemptive measures against tornadoes
A recent IU geophysical experiment indicated unusual seismic signals associated with the series of tornadoes that swept across the Midwest last week.
Sound, lighting technician gives life to Assembly Hall
Without him, there would be no sound, no lights and no atmosphere. John Harmon is the man who shines the lights on everyone else, but he stays in the shadows. When the first whistle blows and the ball hits the floor, most fans never know he’s there
Drive sober or get pulled over campaign increases arrests
Police officers will be looking for impaired or aggressive motorists during March’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. Individuals with a blood-alcohol level of .08 or higher will be prosecuted. The crackdown is part of a greater strategy to lower the number of driving fatalities.
Local First Indiana aims to support local business
Una Winterman is the co-founder of Local First Indiana, a Bloomington nonprofit organization whose goal is to support and promote independent, locally owned businesses.
Indiana town’s residents rebuild after tornado
Nine miles away from a disaster relief site, the pungent smell of gasoline mixed with smoke from chainsaws permeates the town of Henryville, Ind. The stench is one of the remnants of the tornado that devastated the area only one week ago.
IU named Tree Campus USA for fourth time
IU-Bloomington was named a 2011 Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. This is the fourth year IU has received this designation.
INPIRG organization lacks support, funding
The IU chapter of Indiana Public Interest Research Group currently lacks the necessary student body support to maintain its pledge.
Survey studies rate of condom use among gay, bisexual men
According to the study, one-third of the subjects reported a condom being present during their most recent act of anal intercourse. The researchers determined the rate of condom use varies according to certain factors.
Office of Women’s Affairs celebrates 40th anniversary
This month, OWA is celebrating its 40th anniversary to coincide with Women’s History Month. The office created a timeline of women’s history at IU, which is on display at the Herman B Wells Library.
Pair of Hoosiers qualify for NCAA Diving Championships
Both Darian Schmidt and Zac Nees will advance to the NCAA Championships from March 22-24 after both finished in the top three in the 3-meter diving competition.
9 IU baseball players to feel at home during Calif. road trip
Southern California is well-represented on the IU baseball team’s roster. Of the 35 Hoosiers, nine players hail from the region. IU Coach Tracy Smith said it’s not a coincidence that during spring break, the Hoosiers will play eight games against southern California foes.
Column: Navigating SXSW
SXSW is one of the largest music festival showcases of the year. From March 13 to 18, thousands of people will gather to hear music from almost every genre you could imagine in Austin, Texas.
Column: On the topic of street style
But the fashion gods are no longer the only source for personal style. In fact, sometimes they’re put on the back burner. Instead, “street style” — the everyday style of men and women about town — is taking the cake for fashion inspiration.
Indiana Boys embrace new album
After years of searching for the right guys for the band, Gist and Rainwater finally created the current Indiana Boys.
Hotfox to play SXSW concert
Hotfox was recently announced as the winner of the Sonicbids-Jansport Battle of the Bands contest. After submitting the song “Mountain Tiger,” receiving support through rounds of voting online and waiting for judging by a panel, the band was chosen for an all-expense-paid trip to Austin and the opportunity to play in the Jansport Showcase.










