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Lifeline bill passes in House, awaits governor’s signature

The Indiana Lifeline bill, which would grant immunity to students who call for emergency assistance in cases of alcohol overconsumption, passed unanimously 95-0 in the Indiana House.


Puppies

Animal adoption costs less for Valentine's Day holiday

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Nobody wants to be alone on Valentine’s Day. That’s why the City of Bloomington Animal Care and Control is giving people the opportunity to connect with that special someone — a dog, cat or rabbit — for just $40 from Feb. 13-19.



Presidential Intern

Presidential intern hopes to reinforce liberal arts foundation in curriculum

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High expectations are the norm for IU alumnus Christian Hines. As a former Wells and Lilly Scholar, Hines spent his undergraduate years at IU studying history and establishing an individualized major in democratic theory and contemporary American citizenship. He graduated last spring. Hines was recently selected as the University’s third presidential intern. As he works with the president’s office, he will perform research testing the feasibility of a new program to advance the undergraduate experience at IU.

Andre Watts

IU pianist receives highest presidential arts award in U.S.

Eminent classical pianist André Watts, the Jack I. and Dora B. Hamlin Endowed Chair in Music at the Jacobs School of Music, has been chosen as a recipient for the 2011 National Medal of Arts. The award was established by Congress in 1984 and is considered the highest honor given to artists by the U.S. government.



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Column: The love song of a Bird

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Andrew Bird's songs are beautifully layered using a loop pedal to create depth within each song. Often, his songs revolve around topics of history, science, curious mannerisms and, indirectly, love.





Boy in the bathroom

'Boy in the Bathroom' depicts emotional toll of OCD

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The Bloomington Playwrights Project’s newest musical production, “The Boy in the Bathroom,” that will be performed Feb. 16-18, tells the story of David, a college student with obsessive-compulsive disorder who refuses to come out of his bathroom.





Ernie Pyle

Ernie Pyle Museum renamed

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Since 1976, in their small town nestled among the cornfields of Indiana’s western border, Dana natives have preserved their identity as Ernie Pyle's hometown through a museum in his childhood home. But in recent years, Dana residents have felt the pressures of fading historical fame.




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Column: Hoosier Valentine

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It’s not easy to tell somebody how you feel about them. Love, lust or aggravation — sometimes the right gift can communicate everything you want to say. On the brink of IU’s most successful regular season record in four years, I thought it fitting to give a few Hoosiers Valentine’s presents.



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IU beats Maryland late for 5th place finish

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The No. 9 Hoosiers trailed No. 17 Maryland by two goals entering the final quarter of the Triton Invitational on Sunday. Due to a five-goal performance in the final stanza, however, the Hoosiers defeated the Terrapins and claimed fifth place in the tournament in La Jolla, Calif., with an 11-10 victory.