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IU men’s and women’s cross country prepare for 2009 Big Ten Championships at Penn State

By Kyle Abrell · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:10 a.m.

As Sunday morning quickly approaches, the IU men’s and women’s cross country teams prepare to put their season training to the test as they travel to University Park, Pa., to compete in the 2009 Big Ten Championships.

Classic ‘Rocky Horror’ back at Buskirk Theater

By Keiara Carr · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:07 a.m.

The Cardinal Stage Company will present its fifth-annual showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Saturday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater to raise money for their educational programming.

Raymer displays photos

By Lindsey Ferguson · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:06 a.m.

Dozens of people crowded the gallery to listen to the National Geographic photographer and tenured associate professor speak.

Pease helps complete track, cross country teams

By Kyle Abrell · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:06 a.m.

Strong leadership is hard to come by on a young team, but IU women’s cross country doesn’t have to look any further than junior Sarah Pease.

Buzzkills charity show raises funds for music program

By Ben Kerns · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:05 a.m.

That’s why he decided to become a teacher at the CODA Academy, an after-school music program for kids in a high-poverty area in Bloomington, and at 10 p.m. Friday he and other members of the band The Buzzkills will be performing a charity show to help raise money for the program

Jazz musician performs at Bear’s

By Jacque Donahue · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:03 a.m.

On Thursday, the Bear’s Place Ale House & Eatery entertainment room quickly filled up with jazz patrons who were excited to watch Indiana Jazz alumnus Michael Weiss perform alongside jazz musicians Tom Walsh, Jeremy Allen and Jason Tiemann.

Birthday celebration honors life, career of violin virtuoso Gingold

Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:01 a.m.

Former students and colleagues said they recall violin virtuoso Josef Gingold with found memories as his 100th birthday celebration performance nears. The event will be 8 p.m. Sunday at the IU Auditorium.

Bear’s welcomes singer-songwriter

By Kelsey Finn · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12 a.m.

Singer-songwriter Trey Lockerbie was sitting in his IU dorm room in the fall of 2006 when he received a call from musician Josh Kelley asking him to join Kelley on the road.

Union Board revamps during centennial year

By Kevin Doran · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 11:59 p.m.

Every year brings change for the Union Board.

Bloomington families trick-or-treat with greeks

By Molly Johnson · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 11:58 p.m.

Titus Lindley, a 6-year-old, eloquently captured the spirit of Wednesday’s Safe Halloween, where Bloomington families were invited to trick-or-treat at the greek houses on the Jordan extension.

Nickel Creek fiddler stops at Buskirk Theater

By Ben Kerns · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 11:58 p.m.

Watkins, who will be playing at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, is currently on tour promoting her self-titled debut solo album and will be making a stop in Bloomington at 8 p.m. Friday.

Bush speechwriter talks GOP future

By Caitlin Johnston · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 11:57 p.m.

Michael Gerson, President Bush’s speech writer from 2000 to 2006 and a columnist for the Washington Post, spoke Thursday night at IU.

Organist creates original score for Hitchcock film

By Therese Kennelly · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 11:56 p.m.

Halloween spirit filled the IU Auditorium on Thursday when alumnus Dennis James performed his original theater pipe organ composition to Alfred Hitchcock’s silent film “Blackmail.”

Student reports sexual assault in residence hall

By Alex Benson · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 11:52 p.m.

A male student reported on Oct. 25 to the IU Police Department he had been sexually assaulted on Oct. 20.

Hoosier women veterans to be honored in Indy

By Justin Park · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 11:28 p.m.

To recognize Hoosier women who have or are currently serving in the military, Indiana will celebrate its Third Annual Hoosier Women Veterans’ Conference on Saturday.

Indiana officials warn against swine flu scams

Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 11:26 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana officials are warning residents not to fall for Internet scams that claim to cure or prevent the swine flu.

Campaign to support new Gary museum for Jackson

Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 11:25 p.m.

GARY, Ind. – A new campaign has been started to raise money for a museum honoring Michael Jackson in his Indiana hometown.

Smashing pumpkins and shooting apples

By Julie Steigerwald · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 11:24 p.m.

Pumpkins will soar through the air outside the Hilltop Garden and Nature Center this Saturday as goblins and nature lovers alike gather for the Second Annual Great Pumpkin Party.

Bluebird to try world’s largest Halloween party

By Erica J. Nourse · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 11:17 p.m.

Wesley Barnes, an IU alumnus, will try to break the world record for largest Halloween party Saturday at the Bluebird.

Seeing pink

By Indiana Daily Student · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 9:51 p.m.

WE SAY New research enhances our understanding even as it muddies the water.