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Members of Sigma Delta Tau rush into their house with their new members on January 7, 2007 during Bid Day.

Sororities change recruitment to increase 52 percent bid placement

By Carrie Schedler · Thursday, April 30,2009 12:42 a.m.

Only 52 percent of women who start recruitment at IU receive bids, a placement percentage that is almost 25 percentage points below the national average. The IU Panhellenic Association hopes to tweak the process and increase recruitment numbers.

Mayor Mark Kruzan gives the State of the City address Wednesday evening in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Kruzan announced several increases in funding, including a $950,000 appropriation obtained by Rep. Baron Hill, D-9th, and a $1.8 million appropriation from the federal stimulus package.

Mayor discusses economy during annual State of the City address

By Katrina Loh · Thursday, April 30,2009 12:38 a.m.

Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan focused on economic diversity, sustainability and the preservation of the uniqueness of the city during the annual State of the City address.

Campus Bus Service looks to save money, hire students

By Nick Cusack · Thursday, April 30,2009 12:36 a.m.

IU’s Campus Bus Service wants to expand its fleet of part-time student drivers next fall to save money.

IU sophomore quarterback Kellen Lewis looks off the field during IU's 36-31 loss to Penn State October 21, 2007 at Memorial Stadium.

Star QB Kellen Lewis dismissed from team

Thursday, April 30,2009 12:34 a.m.

IU football coach Bill Lynch announced Wednesday that senior wide receiver Kellen Lewis was dismissed from the IU football team for violating team rules.

IU suspends Mexico study abroad due to swine flu

By Stephanie Doctrow · Thursday, April 30,2009 12:30 a.m.

IU is suspending all summer study abroad programs in Mexico due to increased swine flu health risks.

Real talk with R&B star Colby O’Donis

By Amanda Rakes · Thursday, April 30,2009 12:30 a.m.

Although only 20 years old, do not assume that Colby O’Donis is inexperienced in the music industry. You might have first noticed him from Lady Gaga’s music video “Just Dance” or heard him in Akon’s hit “Beautiful,” but O’Donis has been on the music scene since he was 9 years old. By the age of 15, he had written 100 songs that were co-written by musicians such as Justin Timberlake, Usher and Michael Jackson.

The last act of the semester: State Radio to perform Friday

By Alex Benson · Thursday, April 30,2009 12:29 a.m.

State Radio will play a free show in Dunn Meadow from 7 to 10 p.m on Friday.

1st annual Surveillanceys

By Cory Barker · Thursday, April 30,2009 12:28 a.m.

Much like the semester, the TV season is coming to an end.We have always looked forward in this space – to the next week, to the next month – but as everything winds down, it is always fun to turn around and peer backward.Therefore, enjoy the first-ever Surveillanceys. The best and worst moments of the season are here, with the caveat being many awesome or horrendous moments could take place in the final hours of programs this year.

A devoted fan remembers a ‘Golden’ friend

By Sara Amato · Thursday, April 30,2009 12:27 a.m.

There have always been signs throughout my life indicating that I should have been born as an 80-year-old woman. Several of these signs include (but are not limited to) my resistance to eat spicy foods because of persistent heartburn, the constant aches and pains in my joints and my inability to relate to anyone other than the four characters on “The Golden Girls.”

Bloomington’s rock authority: Andy Hollinden

By Wes Jakacki · Thursday, April 30,2009 12:21 a.m.

From the classroom to the Bluebird, IU professor Andy Hollinden brings his knowledge of rock history to his students.

Stylized emptiness

By Michael Assoian · Thursday, April 30,2009 12:21 a.m.

“The Spirit” is writer-director Frank Miller’s latest adaptation of Will Eisner’s comic book bearing the same title. The film inherently draws comparison to Miller’s directorial debut, “Sin City,” another graphic novel he created.

Luke-warm effort

By Tyler James Perry · Thursday, April 30,2009 12:18 a.m.

In the category of decent bands, you’ve likely never heard of exists Portland, Ore., indie pop/punk trio the Thermals.

The wary eater’s guide to 4th Street’s foreign cuisine

By IDS Weekend Staff · Thursday, April 30,2009 12:16 a.m.

College diners might be reluctant to try Fourth Street’s cuisine especially if it appears too exotic or risky. But many of the options Bloomington’s row of foreign restaurants has to offer are more familiar than one would expect. We have outlined four popular restaurants and their signature dishes that your taste buds might not find too surprising.So before you go home for your summer break, don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and explore Kirkwood’s backyard international cuisine.

Brut force

By Brian J. McFillen · Thursday, April 30,2009 12:14 a.m.

Art Brut is one of the more divisive bands in indie rock. If you’re new to them, I can guarantee that some of you, upon hearing Eddie Argos’ tuneless talk-singing, will ask “What is this junk?” and immediately go back to Fleet Foxes or Grizzly Bear or something else with pretty vocal harmonies.

Infielder Tyler Rogers tries to bring home runners at second and third, including catcher Josh Phegley, with two outs in the ninth inning against Miami (Ohio) on Tuesday afternoon at Sembower Field. Though they lost 9-6 on Tuesday, the Hoosiers bounced back and beat Western Illinois 17-2 on Wednesday.

Early runs lead IU to 17-2 win

By Greg Rosenstein · Thursday, April 30,2009 12:12 a.m.

Sometimes, teams are just overmatched; ask Western Illinois, which was dominated in all aspects of Wednesday’s 17-2 loss to the Hoosiers at Sembower Field.

Believe the Efron hype

By Cory Barker · Thursday, April 30,2009 12:10 a.m.

Zac Efron does not suck. If there’s anything to take away from “17 Again,” it’s that. Efron has all the charisma, talent and timing to be a legitimate Hollywood force.

Journalism schools attempt to adapt curriculum to changes in technology

By Rachel Krasnow · Thursday, April 30,2009 12:10 a.m.

Some journalism schools are changing the require classes to accommodate a field that is evolving technologically.

Don’t see this film solo

By Doug Evans · Thursday, April 30,2009 12:08 a.m.

“The Soloist” has the perfect recipe for a feel-good movie: A down-on-his-luck writer finds the ideal story when he meets a mentally disturbed drifter with a gift for playing music, and the two end up improving each others’ lives. Despite inspired acting and a touching true story, the film’s lone downfall is that it never reaches a satisfactory payoff.

Senior Todd Reed, a four–year manager of the men's tennis team, collects tennis balls during practice Tuesday at the IU Tennis Center. Reed and his brother Scott, a 1997 graduate, both managed for the men's tennis team during their four years at IU.

Todd Reed continues brother’s work

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Thursday, April 30,2009 12:04 a.m.

Every day after tennis practice, Todd Reed walks around the court, picking up hundreds of lime green balls he never got the chance to hit.With each tennis ball he collects, a family tradition continues.

IU Police Department officers use defibrillators to save campus lives

By Lindsey Erdody · Thursday, April 30,2009 12:04 a.m.

Automated External Defibrillators saved 10 campus lives since they were placed in IU Police Department squad cars.

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