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Cyclists crusade for safer city roads

By Liza Giambra · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 1:23 a.m.

The sun set hours ago, and the street lights now illuminate the fog-covered roads near the Piazza Duomo.

Battle of the French sexes

By Katie Knish · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 1:22 a.m.

It’s hard to be a manly French dude.

Martha’s House struggles to place potential residents during hard economic times

By Sarah Brubeck · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 1:15 a.m.

Martha's House, 28-bed temporary shelter for residents of Monroe, Owen and Lawrence counties, has a six-page waiting list and has been at capacity since January.

Bloomington man fights to escape homelessness

By Sean Morrison · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 1:12 a.m.

Joseph Braun, who asked that his real name not be used because of privacy and job security issues, is taking steps to get out of homeless and become more than just a statistic.

Will Sheehey, No. 131 recruit in 2010 class, chooses IU

By Justin Albers · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 1:02 a.m.

Will Sheehey, the No. 131 player in the class of 2010, gave a verbal commitment to IU on Monday and plans to sign a letter of intent at some point this week.

IU beats USC Upstate 69-61

By Zina Kumok · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 1 a.m.

The Hoosiers had their first real scare on Monday as they got by USC Upstate 69-61 in their second game – and win – of the season.

Schneider's length tells story of IU's 69-61 win

By DeAntae Prince · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 12:58 a.m.

7-foot-3 center Nick Schneiders extended hishand many more times during IU’s 69-61 win against USC Upstate. He blocked, changed or challenged nearly every IU shot that came near him. But foul trouble put him on the bench – and IU excelled when he sat.

IU administers 1st round of H1N1 vaccinations

By Bailey Loosemore · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 12:56 a.m.

The IU Health Center received 980 shots from the Indiana State Department of Health, enough to open up the first day of the clinic on Monday.

Colts, Patriots rivalry deepens

By Frank Therber · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 12:56 a.m.

After 18 consecutive regular-season wins and the latest one coming in dramatic, or possibly implausible, fashion, the 9-0 Indianapolis Colts found a way to pull out another win by beating the New England Patriots 35-34 in front of a sold-out crowd.

Hoosiers stay in-state for year's 1st dual meet

By Connor O'Gara · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 12:54 a.m.

After a successful start to the season at the Michigan State Open on Sunday, the Hoosiers will get a chance to ride their momentum as they travel to Crawfordsville, Ind., to take on Wabash College.

2nd win not pretty, but a learning experience

By Jordan Cohen · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 12:53 a.m.

IU won, and that’s probably what matters most, but it wasn’t pretty.

‘Twilight’ class looks at women’s role in media

By Taylor Smith · Monday, Nov. 16,2009 11:02 p.m.

Young women will be big media corporations’ newest target audience at the box office with the release of “New Moon” on Friday.

Pedestrian struck by car in front of Wells library

By Jake Wright · Monday, Nov. 16,2009 10:59 p.m.

A 25-year-old female student was struck by a black Mitsubishi Lancer at about 2:22 p.m. Monday on 10th Street in front of the Herman B Wells Library.

Ballantine safety members ready at a moment’s notice

By Molly Johnson · Monday, Nov. 16,2009 10:57 p.m.

It’s not exactly Clark Kent becoming Superman in a phone booth, but donning the green vest in a time of emergency is not a responsibility Lisa McCune takes lightly.

Facebook: what happens after someone passes away

By Julie Steigerwald · Monday, Nov. 16,2009 10:55 p.m.

In this era when the Internet reigns and people belong to virtual communities, new questions arise – such as how to handle social networking accounts postmortem.

'As You Like It’ brings together all types of love

By Carly Bassen · Monday, Nov. 16,2009 10:38 p.m.

Lips puckered and hips shook at the contemporary rendition of William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.” The play, which features both heterosexual and homosexual couples, was performed Friday and Saturday at the Ruth N. Halls Theatre. Performances continue today through Saturday.

Community bookstore updates its technology

By Lauren Younis · Monday, Nov. 16,2009 10:36 p.m.

Boxcar Books will be closed Wednesday through Nov. 27 to update its inventory system and install new computers.

Fighting for a new music venue

By Caitlin Peterkin · Monday, Nov. 16,2009 10:35 p.m.

Bloomington is known for a great night life, and college students feed the party atmosphere of the downtown area. In Monday classes, I usually hear other students talking about their crazy night at Kilroy’s Sports Bar or the fun time they had at Jake’s Nightclub.

Book clubs allow students to read for fun

Monday, Nov. 16,2009 10:34 p.m.

At various times during the year, some students set aside their notes, close their textbooks and forget about their professors for a set period of time. They join other students at their book club, grab a cup of coffee and learn about themselves and others through in-depth literary discussions.

Students tell stories of poverty

By Jackie Kochell · Monday, Nov. 16,2009 10:32 p.m.

“Show and Tell: Stories of Poverty” featured real cases of poverty and homelessness acted out by students. The free event occurred Monday at Rachael’s Cafe and provided facts on poverty and homelessness in Bloomington and how the community can help.

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