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Family, ‘brothers’ reflect after loss of IU student

By Alyssa Goldman · Tuesday, Sept. 14,2010 12:13 a.m.

Jarrod Polston, who was pronounced dead at Ball State University on Saturday, was affectionately known as “J” by his friends. J had a close-knit group of friends who identified themselves as brothers.

Layering is key

By Keiara Carr · Monday, Sept. 13,2010 11:43 p.m.

It seems to me that somewhere between grabbing a frappuccino and walking to class, I have strolled right into fall.

Spirit of ‘68 books punk noise bands at Rhino’s

By Rachel Trees · Monday, Sept. 13,2010 11:39 p.m.

California natives Christmas Island and local band Apache Dropout will open for Wavves at 8 p.m. Sept. 14. No Age will also be joined by local bands The Broderick and Osteoferocious for their 8 p.m. Sept. 15 performance.

Bloomington, Broad Ripple provide customers with cultural atmosphere

By Kayleen Cohen · Monday, Sept. 13,2010 11:10 p.m.

Downtown Bloomington and Broad Ripple are comparable as both areas cater to an alternative atmosphere providing off the beaten path restaurants, shops, galleries and music venues.

The beat goes on at Tracks

By Amanda Jacobson · Monday, Sept. 13,2010 11:04 p.m.

Nag Champa incense burns and the sound of Robert Thompson’s rock album resonates through the record store. A juxtaposition of IU gear and vinyl records line the walls of the now 22-year-old store, aptly named Tracks.

Combine 2010 conference discusses success, failure, comedy

By Kevin Doran · Monday, Sept. 13,2010 10:59 p.m.

Hundreds of entrepreneurs, bloggers, venture capitalists and other business people met Friday in Bloomington at the conference to network and talk about the business of the Internet in the Midwest.

Taco Bell employee fights off robber with mop

Monday, Sept. 13,2010 10:57 p.m.

Mark Robinson, age 38, an employee of Taco Bell on 3702 W. Third St., fought off a robber using a mop to scare him away.

Bat-wielding men vandalize car, attack victim

Monday, Sept. 13,2010 10:55 p.m.

A victim was struck with a bat early Sunday when trying to ward off two suspects who were vandalizing an SUV.

Column: Future is now for Yeagley, IU soccer

By Kevin Bowen · Monday, Sept. 13,2010 10:49 p.m.

Columnist Kevin Bowen writes the IU men’s soccer team will be back — and sooner than you might think.

Lynch discusses Doss, WKU game

By Geoffrey Miller · Monday, Sept. 13,2010 10:45 p.m.

News and notes from Bill Lynch's weekly press conference. WR Tandon Doss is healthy, RB Matt Perez is not. Also, how IU is preparing for Western Kentucky game.

IU sports quick hits

By IDS staff · Monday, Sept. 13,2010 10:40 p.m.

IU announces its 2010 Hall of Fame class, volleball's Ashley Benson named Big Ten Player of the Week, and Eric Gordon wins gold with Team USA

Women's golf places sixth in Michigan

By Ben Baroff · Monday, Sept. 13,2010 10:36 p.m.

The IU women’s golf team finished in sixth place at the Wolverine Invitational in Ann Arbor, Mich. this weekend.

Baja Fresh set to open in Union

Monday, Sept. 13,2010 9:45 p.m.

Baja Fresh is set to open the first week of October in the IMU.

IUSA: breaking down your student government

By Claire Wiseman · Monday, Sept. 13,2010 9:44 p.m.

IU Student Association is your student government. According to the organization’s 2002 constitution, “The Indiana University Student Association will work to protect student rights, enrich student life and improve Indiana University.”

Changes in W131 class force writing services to adapt

By Lindsey Mohlman · Monday, Sept. 13,2010 9:41 p.m.

Roughly 2,000 freshmen and sophomores take the Eng-W131 course each semester, but because of changes to this high demand course, IU’s Writing Tutorial Services have had to revamp their tutoring techniques to keep up.

Staff editorial: Don't ask, don't tell, do repeal.

Monday, Sept. 13,2010 7:22 p.m.

Last week, U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips rightfully declared the U.S. military’s discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy unconstitutional.

Don't be a student hero

By Henry Alderfer · Monday, Sept. 13,2010 7:20 p.m.

Does anyone ever get fed up with all the self-anointed heroes you see every day? I sure do.

The Superman within us: Reform education now

By Abigail Anders · Monday, Sept. 13,2010 7:18 p.m.

“For a nation that proudly declared it would leave no child behind, America continues to do so at alarming rates.” So sums up the new education reform documentary “Waiting for Superman.”

Apologizing for ignorance

By Sarah Hann · Monday, Sept. 13,2010 4:38 p.m.

I saw several Facebook statuses Saturday with the message, “Where were you on September 11, 2001?” with peoples’ own stories after it. I remember where I was. I’ll never forget.

Former coach Corso headlines IU Hall of Fame class

By Nathan Hart · Monday, Sept. 13,2010 1:13 p.m.

The IU Athletics department announced today its 2010 Hall of Fame class.

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