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Health care TV ads uninformative

By IDS · Wednesday, Dec. 2,2009 3:06 a.m.

So far the debate about health care has been a boon for television advertising in the states of pivotal lawmakers, including Indiana. None of that money is being spent on ads that move debate in a more informed direction.

Fans show support, yell profanity during white-out

By Zina Kumok · Wednesday, Dec. 2,2009 1:01 a.m.

Statistics can measure the attendance level – 17,039 fans. They can measure points – IU’s 68 to Maryland’s 80. But if they could measure decibels, Tuesday’s crowd against Maryland would have hit a season-high.

After 2nd-half tie, Terrapins outlast Hoosiers 80-68 in close contest

By DeAntae Prince · Wednesday, Dec. 2,2009 12:58 a.m.

The Hoosiers were tied with the Terrapins at 54-54 in the second half, before Maryland reeled off a 24-9 run that lasted up until the final minute. The loss had the feel of many IU contests from a season ago. More than anything, it proved that there is still growing to be done in Bloomington.

Students work as auditorium ushers

By Rachel Krasnow · Wednesday, Dec. 2,2009 12:56 a.m.

Although the IU Auditorium’s usher program has been around since 1941, the job has remained the same, except for one thing: required clothing attire.

IU endowment up amid recession

By Stephanie Doctrow · Wednesday, Dec. 2,2009 12:55 a.m.

IU’s endowment is on its way to recovery after feeling the effects of the economic recession.

Freitag ousted as men's soccer coach

By Sean Morrison · Wednesday, Dec. 2,2009 12:53 a.m.

After a disappointing 12-10-1 IU men’s soccer season, IU Athletics Director Fred Glass will not renew former IU men’s soccer coach Mike Freitag’s contract.

Nazi victims’ families testify at Demjanjuk trial

Wednesday, Dec. 2,2009 12:23 a.m.

MUNICH - Rudolf Salomon Cortissos sobbed as he told a Munich court about the letter his mother had written on May 17, 1943 – four days before she was gassed in the Nazis’ Sobibor death camp with some 2,300 other Dutch Jews.

Jury indicts Ohio man accused of living with bodies

Wednesday, Dec. 2,2009 12:21 a.m.

CLEVELAND - A registered sex offender attacked 14 women and killed 11 of them, leaving their remains in and around his home, a prosecutor said Tuesday after announcing a grand jury indictment against the suspected serial killer.

Woods receives slap on wrist for crash

By Mike Schneider · Wednesday, Dec. 2,2009 12:21 a.m.

All Tiger Woods has to do is pay a $164 fine – less than a round of golf at Torrey Pines – and his dealings with Florida authorities about his car accident will be done.

Hoosiers' crystal ball hazy

By Ryan Winn · Wednesday, Dec. 2,2009 12:18 a.m.

Fresh off a more than disappointing 4-8 season, the Hoosiers can officially pack up 2009 and prepare to unfurl 2010. Returning next season are the figure heads of IU football in junior quarterback Ben Chappell, sophomore wide receiver Tandon Doss, and, of course, IU coach Bill Lynch. But past that, the Hoosiers will enter their first season this decade with questions all around the board.

D.C. Council takes first vote on same-sex marriage

Wednesday, Dec. 2,2009 12:17 a.m.

WASHINGTON - In the first of two votes on allowing same-sex marriage in the nation’s capital, the District of Columbia City Council has passed the bill 11 to 2.

Lack of veterans dooms IU

By Jordan Cohen · Wednesday, Dec. 2,2009 12:16 a.m.

When Maryland coach Gary Williams and IU coach Tom Crean sat down for their postgame press conferences, the coaches told two different stories.

South Africa to treat all HIV-positive babies

Wednesday, Dec. 2,2009 12:12 a.m.

PRETORIA, South Africa - South Africa will treat all HIV-positive babies and expand testing, the president announced Tuesday.

Chile, Peru dispute about scandal

By Julianne Clifton · Wednesday, Dec. 2,2009 12:10 a.m.

CUSCO, Peru - Chilean jokes are common in Peru and vice versa; relations between the two countries have been strained for a while now.

Extra-ordinary talent

By Erica Rogers · Wednesday, Dec. 2,2009 12:09 a.m.

Erica Rogers' weekly music column tells readers why they should give Susan Boyle a chance.

Holiday performances for kids from 1 to 92

By Caitlin Peterkin · Wednesday, Dec. 2,2009 12:07 a.m.

As the end of the semester approaches, students are faced with the stress of multiple projects, papers and finals. What better way to unwind from the burden of classes than with holiday performances? These festive shows and concerts will put anyone in the holiday spirit.

Tudor Room cooks up seasonal buffets in elegance, taste wrapped with a ribbon

By Julie Steigerwald · Wednesday, Dec. 2,2009 12:04 a.m.

Cinnamon, ham and pates mark the arrival of the holiday season in the Tudor Room at the Indiana Memorial Union. IMU Executive Chef Damian Esposito incorporates seasonal spices and fruits such as cinnamon, allspice, pumpkin and pear into a traditional holiday menu design.

Volunteers spread holiday cheer throughout the IMU

By Bailey Loosemore · Wednesday, Dec. 2,2009 12 a.m.

Upon walking into the East Lounge in the Indiana Memorial Union, students are greeted with two gleaming Christmas trees and other holiday decorations. Wreaths hang on nearly every door in the building, and decorations hang from the ceiling in the Market.

IU Office of Sustainability to plan to make IMU a greener place

Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 11:48 p.m.

Environmental experts will talk today and Thursday about sustainability about making the IMU greener.

H1N1 vaccine directed toward Indiana colleges

Tuesday, Dec. 1,2009 11:44 p.m.

State health officials said Wednesday they are directing more H1N1 flu vaccine to Indiana’s college campuses in hopes of preventing or reducing a third H1N1 flu outbreak in the state early next year.

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