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Police arrest Bloomington man on preliminary charges of child neglect, battery

By Jake New · Thursday, Nov. 10,2011 10:32 p.m.

The boy arrived at IU-Health Bloomington Hospital on Friday, Nov. 4, to be treated for dehydration, Sgt. Jeff Canada of the Bloomington Police Department said. After an overnight stay, the boy was transported to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis after doctors found unexplained bruising on his body.

Survey finds drinking alcohol remains more popular among college students than marijuana, cigarettes

By Lindsey Erdody · Thursday, Nov. 10,2011 10:31 p.m.

In the past year, 76 percent of students in Indiana reported using alcohol, according to a recent study conducted by the Indiana Prevention Resource Center. The second highest used drug was marijuana at 28.4 percent, followed by cigarette use at 28.1 percent.

No I apologize

Thursday, Nov. 10,2011 10:01 p.m.

Dear IDS sports journalists, journalists in general, fans, fair-weather fans, faculty, students, the kid sitting next to me in class,

IU's low rank on Trojan Condom's sexual health list is misleading

Thursday, Nov. 10,2011 9:57 p.m.

Trojan Condoms recently released its annual Sexual Health Report Card, and IU dropped more than 20 spots. In related news, Trojan Condoms apparently releases sexual health report cards.

Politics of failure

By Jon Todd · Thursday, Nov. 10,2011 9:56 p.m.

The Super Committee’s ineffectual discussions thus far, as well as the fact there had to be a “Super Committee” created in the first place, are a reflection of the broken state of American politic

So, you’re in a political sex scandal...

By Sam Ostrowski · Thursday, Nov. 10,2011 9:54 p.m.

You would think that after Bill Clinton uttered his famous words (“I did not have sexual relations ...”) and stained his public image forever, we would have some sort of handbook by now about handling sexual affairs in politics.

Represent yourself if you want to be represented

By Kelly Fritz · Thursday, Nov. 10,2011 9:53 p.m.

It’s your job and yours alone to stand up for yourself and let the world know.

IU conference to highlight gospel music's traditions

By Corinne Lambert · Thursday, Nov. 10,2011 9:24 p.m.

Presented by the IU Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology, the “Why We Sing: Indianapolis Gospel Music in Church, Community and Industry” conference will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center.

Ugandan choir to perform at Buskirk

By Amelia Chong · Thursday, Nov. 10,2011 9:23 p.m.

After a year of touring the United States and Canada, the African Children’s Choir is bringing its latest musical production, “Journey of Hope,” to Bloomington. Choir 37, named for its place among the number of choirs created since the first was formed in 1984, will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Column: Gateways of Bologna make la bella casa

By Brea Johnson · Thursday, Nov. 10,2011 9:21 p.m.

The depth of Europe’s history in relation to the United States’ is undeniable. With countries established thousands of years before the idea of North America was even conceived, Europeans had a head start in establishing neighborhoods and architecture.

Founders of Funny or Die to screen film

By Brian Welk · Thursday, Nov. 10,2011 9:19 p.m.

Mike and Chris Farah are making nearly seven short films a week. They’re cooperating with some of the biggest names in comedy, and millions see their work each day. You might not know their names, but you know their brand.

Bloomington man arrested after allegedly firing gun into air

Thursday, Nov. 10,2011 2:07 p.m.

A Bloomington man was arrested late Wednesday after allegedly firing a handgun into the air and down a street.

No major injuries in Forest car crash

Thursday, Nov. 10,2011 11:04 a.m.

No serious injuries were reported in Wednesday’s car crash outside of Forest Quad, IU Police Chief Keith Cash said. The driver and all three passengers are IU students.