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Indiana ag unit believes it aided Afghan farmers

Monday, Jan. 4,2010 4:14 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — A group of Indiana National Guard soldiers believe they helped sow the seeds of improved relations with the people of Afghanistan during their 10-month mission helping farmers there improve the production and marketing of their crops.

Gary, Indy see homicides decline in 2009

Monday, Jan. 4,2010 4:11 p.m.

GARY, Ind. — The city of Gary, which has long had one of the nation's highest homicide rates, recorded its fewest slayings in at least two decades last year, when violent crime declined by 17 percent.

IU Bloomington Police Chief retired Monday

Monday, Jan. 4,2010 11 a.m.

IU Bloomington Police Chief Michael Hanson will retire from the IU Police Department Monday.

Women's basketball falls to Michigan State, 53-44

By Drew Allen · Sunday, Jan. 3,2010 10:47 p.m.

The IU women’s basketball team followed its conference loss at Purdue with a second straight Big Ten defeat at the hands of No. 16 Michigan State Sunday.

Community remembers professor Belton with candlelight vigil

By Alex Benson · Saturday, Jan. 2,2010 1:22 a.m.

IU professors, students and Bloomington community members made their way to the Bloomington Courthouse square on New Year’s Day to remember IU assistant professor Don Belton, who was stabbed to death Dec. 27.

Details surface in Belton murder case

By Alex Benson · Saturday, Jan. 2,2010 12:36 a.m.

Griffin told police he was sexually assaulted by Belton on the evening of Dec. 25 and came to his home on the 27th to have a conversation with Belton regarding the incident, which escalated into a physical fight leading to Belton’s death.

Hundreds attend candlelight vigil for IU professor

Saturday, Jan. 2,2010 12:14 a.m.

Hundreds of people gathered Friday evening on the Bloomington Square at a candlelight vigil honoring slain IU professor Don Belton.

Gary planners: Jackson museum might include theme park, golf course

Friday, Jan. 1,2010 8:11 p.m.

Jackson Museum Performing Arts Center Corp. agent Odie Anderson says the project could include a replica of Jackson's Neverland Ranch estate.

Great-granddaughter of Eli Lilly, IU donor Ruth Lilly dies

Friday, Jan. 1,2010 11:31 a.m.

Lilly, who was 94, donated more than $30 million in gifts to the IUPUI and IUB campuses.

Rivers' effort limits Michigan star Harris

By Nathan Hart · Thursday, Dec. 31,2009 5:41 p.m.

If there was one player Crean probably didn't mind his team shutting down, then it would be Big Ten leading scorer Manny Harris. And that's exactly what junior guard Jeremiah Rivers did.

IU women fall to rival Purdue, 76-66

By Candice Rohrman · Thursday, Dec. 31,2009 4:55 p.m.

Purdue (7-6, 2-1) won the Barnburner trophy for the 14th time by defeating the Hoosiers (8-5, 1-1).

Guards impressive in Creek's absence

By Jordan Cohen · Thursday, Dec. 31,2009 4:33 p.m.

The Hoosiers lost their best scorer in Creek, but in his absence, the rest of the guards collectively put together an outstanding game.

IU grinds out victory against Michigan to open Big Ten season

By Sean Morrison · Thursday, Dec. 31,2009 11:55 a.m.

The IU men's basketball team closed 2009 in victorious fashion, winning 71-65 against the Michigan Wolverines.

Show must go on for Creek-less Hoosiers

By Jordan Cohen · Thursday, Dec. 31,2009 11:17 a.m.

With the first of 18 Big Ten games tipping off for the Hoosiers at noon today, Tom Crean will embark on what might be his most difficult task yet as a college basketball coach – rallying this IU team to compete through the entire conference slate without their best scorer.

Colts' owner Irsay backs decision to pull starters

By Michael Marot · Thursday, Dec. 31,2009 6:01 a.m.

On Wednesday, after three days of hearing national media personalities and local fans express outrage over the Colts' decision, Irsay responded. Not only did he support the decision made by president Bill Polian and first-year coach Jim Caldwell, Irsay said he approved it.

2009 Year in Sports Photos

Thursday, Dec. 31,2009 5:47 a.m.

Relive IU sports in 2009 by flipping through our top photo picks here.

Colleagues organize Friday evening vigil to honor slain professor

Wednesday, Dec. 30,2009 11:12 p.m.

IU and Bloomington community members plan to meet Friday on the Bloomington Square to honor the life of IU assistant professor of English Don Belton.

Best films of 2009

By Brian Welk · Wednesday, Dec. 30,2009 9:25 p.m.

WEEKEND's Brian Welk discusses his favorite films of the year.

2009 Year in Photos

Wednesday, Dec. 30,2009 6:35 p.m.

The Indiana Daily Student compiled the top 30 photographs that captured IU and Bloomington news in 2009.

Hoosiers set to open Big Ten without Creek

By Nathan Hart · Wednesday, Dec. 30,2009 5:48 p.m.

IU (6-6) opens conference play against Michigan at noon on New Year's Eve at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers will be doing it without their leading scorer, freshman guard Maurice Creek, who fractured his knee against Bryant on Monday and will miss the rest of the season.

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