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Auditorium announces 2009-10 lineup

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The IU Auditorium recently released its 2009-10 schedule of events, which includes a variety of programs from Broadway hit “Avenue Q” to classical music genius Yo-Yo Ma


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Thigpen surprised by contract offer

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Marcus Thigpen knew ESPN wasn’t going to rave over his blazing speed during last weekend’s NFL Draft coverage. He was an undersized IU wide receiver-turned-running back who stood in the shadow of Kellen Lewis and wasn’t the go-to guy in the red zone because of James Hardy’s presence.


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Officials warn of swine flu dangers

Campus medical personnel will monitor the situation and issue guidance on how people can prevent the spread of the flu virus, according to an IU press release.


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IU to review grad student wages

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The Bloomington Faculty Council passed the organization’s resolution to create a committee to examine the salaries of student academic appointees and another resolution about drop/add fees specific to graduate students.


Sophomore pitcher Matt Carr watches a man on third base during IU's 7-4 loss to Indiana State April 22.

RedHawks pose problem for mid-week pitchers

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Visitors to the Indiana baseball locker room are greeted by a nearly bare casing – one in which only two teams are honored. The more prominently placed of the two displays is the Hoosiers’ 1949 Co-Big Ten Champions, providing a window into IU’s past in more ways than one.


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CMCL class organizes to encourage safer, more enjoyable sex

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The Department of Communication and Culture class C223: Business and Professional Communication has created a new student organization, Students Against Sexual Silence, a group that seeks to encourage safer sex and healthier sexual expression between partners.



An IDS reporter rides along with a Bloomington Police office Thursday evening around Bloomington.

Riding along with IUPD

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On April 23, IU Police Department officer Hilary Aydt was the utility officer, meaning she patrolled all areas of campus instead of one specific area, and she allowed the Indiana Daily Student to ride along to show what it is like to be a police officer at the start of Little 500 weekend.




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Man forces woman to give up her underwear

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A 25-year-old woman reported to police at 3:22 a.m. Saturday that she was walking on 15th and Jackson streets when she noticed a dark shadow behind her, Drake said, reading from a police report.


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Woman shot with squirt gun

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An 18-year-old woman was driving her vehicle Sunday evening when she reported being squirted in the eyes with a water gun. 


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Atheists campaign by bus in Indiana

According to the American Religious Identification Survey released for 2008, the U.S. adult population over the age of 18 who do not consider themselves religious has increased from 8.2 percent in 1990 to 15 percent in 2008 nationally; the survey also reports the rise of the “Nones” is one of the most important trends in the American religious scene.



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Students split on whether economic downturn affects spending habits

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As the economy worsens, students like Wilhelm are trying to balance their expenses and bills with enjoying the college experience. Yet the extent to which students adjust their spending habits in a recession largely depends on their parents’ involvement and how much they have been personally impacted. 


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Small local businesses find ways to survive economic climate

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New businesses face challenges but also have unique advantages. If they can find a niche and sell an outstanding product, they will do well, said Morgan Hutton, advocacy initiatives coordinator for the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. IU students and alumni help drive the economy in a college town that helps shield it from what’s happening nationwide, she said.


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‘Rockefeller’ wins battle to block comments

The man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller has won a court fight to keep jurors from hearing most of his four-hour interrogation after a judge ruled that investigators persisted even though he had invoked his right to remain silent.


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Kim Jong II’s son elevated to defense post

North Korean leader Kim Jong Il‘s youngest son has reportedly been named to the powerful National Defense Commission, an appointment analysts said indicates the 26-year-old is being groomed to take power.