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Growing up too fast

By Brendan Iglehart · Sunday, May 1,2011 6:43 p.m.

I’ve always been fiercely independent and tried to act like a “grown-up,” even when I was far from one. But the thought that soon I’m going to have to fend for myself in the scary thing we call “real life” is a little mind-boggling.

An increase in terror

By Mark Dunbar · Sunday, May 1,2011 6:43 p.m.

Wikileaks has released more than 700 formerly secret documents relating to the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay and its detainees.

Thoughts on studying abroad

By Sarah Hann · Sunday, May 1,2011 6:42 p.m.

For many people, studying abroad is more about having fun than actually learning. People save their “joke” classes or elective credits for their semester abroad; studying less means more time to party where the alcohol is legal and to travel to places they’ve only read about.

Showalter Fountain fish back and swimming

By IDS staff · Friday, April 29,2011 12:45 p.m.

Physical plant workers install one of the Showalter fish Friday morning. All five fish have been restored and are back swimming around Venus in the Showalter Fountain.

Friends promote 'Traffic Safety Fridays'

By Steph Aaronson · Friday, April 29,2011 12:06 a.m.

"Traffic Safety Friday" has become a weekly event for the residents of the house at the intersection of South Mitchell Street and Atwater Avenue.

Faces of IU Cinema make 1st year success

By John Seasly · Friday, April 29,2011 12:01 a.m.

The IU Cinema creates an intimate setting that transports the audience in style, thanks to the director’s dedication and a small staff’s hard work in its first year.

Drag show revives Miss Gay IU pageant

By Claire Wiseman · Thursday, April 28,2011 11:55 p.m.

Pushed back to fall after being plagued by debt and organizational difficulties, the annual Miss Gay IU drag pageant held the MGIU Legacy fundraiser on Thursday to raise funds.

Rep. Young concludes townhall tour

Thursday, April 28,2011 11:38 p.m.

Rep. Todd Young, D-9th District, spent two weeks holding town hall forums in southern Indiana to address citizens’ concerns with the proposed federal budget.

Photo gallery of adoptable children to be featured at Children's Museum

Thursday, April 28,2011 11:36 p.m.

Adoptable children of Indianapolis are being given some face time. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis launched its Heart Gallery exhibit on Tuesday.

Bloomington Sustainability commission opens application process for vacancy

Thursday, April 28,2011 11:35 p.m.

Students interested in sustainability beyond campus can now apply for a position on the Bloomington Commission on Sustainability.

Planned Parenthood in the balance: Gov. weighs signing controversial abortion bill

By Zach Ammerman · Thursday, April 28,2011 11:33 p.m.

The Indianapolis Star quotes Daniels as saying, “I haven’t decided yet ... It was attached to a bill I strongly supported, but we’ve got a little research to do.” The bill in question, House Bill 1210, would strip Planned Parenthoodof Indiana of federal funds allocated through the state and would increase restrictions on women seeking abortions in Indiana.

Expert gives lecture on Turkish press reforms

By Lauren McConnell · Thursday, April 28,2011 11:06 p.m.

Defne Jones, a central Eurasian studies professor, spoke Thursday about the decline of the press in Turkey.

Kelley, Theta, Briscoe take energy crown

By Christine Spasoff · Thursday, April 28,2011 11:02 p.m.

The Kelley School of Business, Briscoe Quad and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority emerged as winners of the 2011 Spring Energy Challenge that ended last week.

Law professors receive excellent teaching awards

By Kevin Knight · Thursday, April 28,2011 11 p.m.

Three IU Maurer School of Law faculty members and one adjunct professor have received teaching awards. The law school recognizes professors annually and the winners were chosen by a student committee who made their recommendations to the dean.

IU Foundation wins green award

By Christine Spasoff · Thursday, April 28,2011 10:57 p.m.

The IU Foundation Green Team recently earned the “Sapling” certification from the IU Office of Sustainability for the team’s efforts to improve its office environment. This is the third of four levels of certification given to offices that use environmentally sound techniques in the workplace. The IU Foundation’s Green Team is the first to earn this certification.

Robot institute to teach students

By Jillian Ranegar · Thursday, April 28,2011 10:55 p.m.

Indiana University’s Pervasive Technology Institute will partner with IU GlobalNOC to offer a free workshop to local middle and high school students who wish to develop their robot-building hobby into skills in computer programming, logic and technical problem solving.

Canvas premiere gives arts limelight at Rhino’s

By Kelsey Collisi · Thursday, April 28,2011 10:55 p.m.

Rows of metal folding chairs faced the stage, the only thing you could hear over the crunch of popcorn was the sound of guitar and slam poetry. It was the open premiere party of Canvas Magazine happening at Rhino’s, a celebration of both full pages and a full venue.

IU’s Straight No Chaser celebrates 15 years

By Kelsey Holder · Thursday, April 28,2011 10:53 p.m.

IU’s Straight No Chaser will perform at 8 p.m. this Friday at the IU Auditorium to celebrate its fifteenth anniversary as an award-winning IU a cappella group.

Kelley to address auto industry future, help put on conference

By Eshley Spitzer · Thursday, April 28,2011 10:52 p.m.

The “Driving Change: Greening the Automotive Workforce” conference exploring the current issues and evolving transformations in the auto industry will take place in Michigan on May 3 and 4. The Indiana Business Research Center at the Kelley School of Business will present research findings at the conference.

Vollmar discusses working solo

By Casey Engelman · Thursday, April 28,2011 10:51 p.m.

Justin Vollmar’s self-titled musical project has brought Bloomington audiences subtle acoustic sounds with simple lyrics since spring 2000.