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Preemptive prize winning

By Stephanie Kane · Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 8:40 p.m.

I was up early last Friday morning, and the last thing I expected to hear on the news was that President Obama had won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Evolutionist Richard Dawkins to speak on campus

Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 3:53 p.m.

Evolutionary biologist, author and atheist Richard Dawkins will challenge the idea intelligent design Monday in a lecture called "The Greatest Show on Earth: Evidence for Evolution." It is sponsored by The Indiana Memorial Union Board and the Secular Alliance of IU The event is free and no ticket is required. It is at 7 p.m. in the IU Auditorium.

Jazz concert combines creativity, mental health awareness

By Marc Fishman · Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 3:13 p.m.

The Crawdads and several other friends created upbeat music at their “Dance to Live, Live to Love” benefit concert at the Bloomington Monroe County Convention Center supporting Bloomington’s Art of Mental Health Week, as well as the release of their new CD called “Live to Love.”

Ind. fire marshal warns of heating dangers

Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 2:22 p.m.

State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson is warning Indiana residents to heat their homes properly as the weather gets cooler to avoid the risk of fires.

Virginia dominates IU, wins 47-7

By Nathan Hart · Saturday, Oct. 10,2009 2:49 p.m.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The IU Hoosiers took a break from their conference schedule to face Atlantic Coast Conference opponent Virginia Saturday. They probably could have just taken the week off.

The Main Squeeze holds the funk

By Alex Benson · Friday, Oct. 9,2009 4:32 p.m.

All the hard work that went into The Main Squeeze’s headliner debut performance at The Bluebird Thursday paid off. Playing a full-fledged set list in front of a high quality light for about 160 people, it was everything that they were hoping for on a rainy Thursday night, said keyboard player Ben ‘Smiley’ Silverstein.

President Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize

By Matt Moore and Karl Ritter · Friday, Oct. 9,2009 11:03 a.m.

OSLO — President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a stunning decision designed to encourage his initiatives to reduce nuclear arms, ease tensions with the Muslim world and stress diplomacy and cooperation rather than unilateralism.

IU tries to get back on track at Michigan

By Kevin Loughery · Friday, Oct. 9,2009 10:43 a.m.

A rough patch in the No. 14 IU men’s soccer season will get rockier Saturday when the Hoosiers hit the road once again to face Big Ten foe Michigan and try to snap a two-game losing skid.

Kuttner String Quartet perfects legacy at IU

By Kelsey Ellefson · Friday, Oct. 9,2009 12:21 a.m.

The Kuttner quartet, one of the most prestigious musical ensembles in the school, will perform at Friday and Saturdays ballet.

Cross Country team racks up honors, enters national spotlight

By Kyle Abrell · Friday, Oct. 9,2009 12:18 a.m.

Gaining confidence in strides, the IU men’s and women’s cross country teams are vaulting themselves both into the national rankings and earning Big Ten accolades.

Copperfield reveals ‘intimate’ magic tricks

By Rachel Krasnow · Friday, Oct. 9,2009 12:16 a.m.

The Indiana Daily Student asked David Copperfield about his tricks, influences and achievements.

Big Brothers Big Sisters to compete for world 'telephone' record

By Isabel Manahan · Friday, Oct. 9,2009 12:13 a.m.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana will try to solve its need for volunteers in an unconventional manner – by attempting to break a world 'telephone' record.

23 vie for title of ‘Big Man on Campus’

By Molly Johnson · Friday, Oct. 9,2009 12:12 a.m.

The annual variety show, Big Man on Campus, will be at 7 p.m. Friday in the IU Auditorium. This year’s theme is “Teaming Up to Tackle Breast Cancer.”

Digital opera debuts

By Keiara Carr · Thursday, Oct. 8,2009 11:50 p.m.

A new-age opera combines digital art projection and an exploration of female sexuality this weekend.

Bobcat meets brewery

By Benjamin Kerns · Thursday, Oct. 8,2009 11:48 p.m.

Upland Brewing Co., the largest microbrewery in Indiana, is organizing SchwartzTag, an all-day celebration commemorate the release of its German-style lager.

Cagle homecoming concert canceled

Thursday, Oct. 8,2009 11:46 p.m.

IU’s 2009 official homecoming show scheduled for Tuesday at the tailgating fields in Hoosier Village has been canceled.

Diaghilev masterpieces harmonize ballet with music

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, Oct. 8,2009 11:44 p.m.

IU Ballet Theatre will honor Sergei Diaghilev with this year’s fall ballet, a tribute to his reputation to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Ballets Russes, which brought artists like Anna Pavlova to the United States.

‘Blood Brothers’ adjoins audiences across Atlantic

By Carly Bassen · Thursday, Oct. 8,2009 11:36 p.m.

The IU Department of Theatre and Drama begins this year’s season with the originally British production of “Blood Brothers” by Willy Russell. Opening night of the musical tragedy is Friday under the direction of award-winning director, Murray McGibbon.

Fashion week: Pastels, sheers and YouTube

By Marissa Mooers · Thursday, Oct. 8,2009 11:27 p.m.

Yes, my friends, it is that oh-so-highly anticipated biannual event known as Fashion Week.

Making street art to earn a living

By Nicole Cooper · Thursday, Oct. 8,2009 11:26 p.m.

As a student studying at a Chilean university, I have discovered many differences between the lives of American students and those of Chilean students.

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