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IMU implementing gender-neutral restrooms

The Union Board and the IU Student Association passed a plan last week to create gender-neutral bathrooms on the first, second and eighth floor of the student activities tower in the Indiana Memorial Union.

Smith’s Sport ’n Shoe moves, renames

Local sports store Smith’s Sport ’n Shoe has a new location and name, but owner Steve Smith says the economy is not to blame. The store, now called Smith’s Shoe Center, openead Jan. 23 in its 11,000 square-foot new location at the corner of South Walnut Street and Miller Drive.

West side Copper Cup closes

Bloomington’s west side location of Copper Cup closed last week due to bad location and the economy, said owner Dean Foster. Despite the trouble, however, Foster said Bloomington’s two locations near campus will remain open.

Symposium reflects on higher education

“Native Americans in Higher Education: Current Issues and Future Directions Symposium”  took place from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday in the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center.

Despite decrease in endowment value, IU moves up in ratings

Despite a decrease in IU's endowment, the University still moved from No. 14 to No. 12 in national public rankings.

Italian automaker to take ownership stake in Chrysler

Chrysler and Italian automaker Fiat announced a tentative alliance on Jan. 20 that will give Fiat an ownership stake in Chrysler while granting the American company  access to fuel-efficient technology.

Crime victims accidentally sent false messages

More than 330 incorrect automated phone calls and thousands of emails were triggered Thursday by a computer glitch during maintenance on the statewide victim information service that allows victims to sign up for automated updates on offenders.

Politicians embrace social networking sites

Politicians state- and nation-wide are joining in on the social networking trend by creating accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace.

Campus of Collectibles

Even though it might not seem like it right now, spring is on its way.

Don’t call it protectionism

“Buy American” is a lousy idea.

That’s change?

President Obama might have learned his first lesson in judging character this past week.

Old habits die hard

My name is Indira, and I’m suffering from Bush Withdrawal Syndrome, otherwise known as BWS. 

Pelosi induces partisanship

How many Harvard law degrees does it take to fix the world’s economy? Well, we might actually never know.

Compromise

Most of the headlines over the weekend could have read as follows: “Tentative compromise reached on stimulus deal.”

Something smells Phishy at Jakes

Psychedelic rock and roll will seamlessly blend with group improvisation to recreate the melodious songs of Phish when Strange Design, a cover band, performs at Jake’s at 8 p.m. tonight.

Fashion: the great communicator

Maybe there is something more to fashion – a definition that goes beyond clothing and accessories.  

Digital art displayed at area show

The SoFA Gallery’s new exhibit, The Photography and DART (digital art) Area Show, features artwork created using both computers and old-fashioned equipment.

Obama calls for action on economy

ELKHART, Ind. – Making his case in the most dire terms, President Barack Obama said that if Congress does not quickly pass an economic stimulus package, the nation will slip into a crisis so deep that "we may be unable to reverse" it.

A-Rod admits using performance-enhancers

Alex Rodriguez admitted to ESPN Monday that he used performance-enhancing drugs from 2001-03 when he played for the Texas Rangers.

A-Rod admits using performance-enhancers