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Column: Scouting the Wildcats

By Avi Zaleon · Tuesday, Feb. 14,2012 11:09 p.m.

I have a better chance of landing a date with a Third Street sorority girl than Northwestern does of winning this game. The ninth-place Wildcats continue their descent into the Big Ten’s basement and another likely absence at the NCAA Tournament as they roll into Bloomington.

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IU ready to start spring golf season

By Abby Liebenthal · Tuesday, Feb. 14,2012 11:08 p.m.

The IU women’s golf team opened its 2011–12 season with a victory at the IU Fall Kickoff but fell short throughout the rest of the fall. The squad’s only other top-five finish of the fall was at the IU Fall Invitational at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel, Ind.

Ballet

Ballerina-itis: The pressure to be thin

By Hannah Crane · Tuesday, Feb. 14,2012 11:07 p.m.

It is no secret that a long, lean figure is preferred in ballet, but the vulnerability to eating disorders and the health risks associated with ballet is something most dancers would prefer to sweep under the rug.

Anti-Valentine

Singles participate in 'Anti-Valentine's Day'

By Nona Tepper · Tuesday, Feb. 14,2012 11:03 p.m.

So this year, in an effort to combat the pressure behind this lovey-dovey, draining day, Rachael’s Café held an “Anti-Valentines Day” party. The event featured speed dating and a poetry reading.

Hunger

Ind. falls behind neighbor states in school breakfast

By Blake Lanning · Tuesday, Feb. 14,2012 9:21 p.m.

Indiana ranks behind 27 other states in its implementation of the School Breakfast Program, a national initiative to serve low-income students breakfast before school, according to a report released by the nonprofit Food Research and Action Center.

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County election supervisor keeps voting on track

By Hannah Smith · Tuesday, Feb. 14,2012 9:19 p.m.

Monroe County has almost 95,000 registered voters. Monroe County's Election Supervisor Ruth Hickman, along with County Clerk Linda Robbins, is in charge of registering voters and delegates for elections.

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Love letter to Waffle House

By Allison Stone · Tuesday, Feb. 14,2012 8:27 p.m.

You are exactly what you say you are. The bright yellow sign boldly and universally proclaims to weary travelers or not-so-sober college students, “Find solace (and breakfast foods) within.”


Lifeline bill passes in House, awaits governor’s signature

Tuesday, Feb. 14,2012 3:41 p.m.

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

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Monday, Feb. 13,2012 11:05 p.m.

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

By Michael Majchrowicz · Monday, Feb. 13,2012 11:02 p.m.

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.

Monday, Feb. 13,2012 11 p.m.

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

By Bari Finkel · Monday, Feb. 13,2012 10:57 p.m.

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.

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