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China trip achieves close ties with 6 universities

Five faculty members and a higher education policy studies student from China, representing the IU School of Education, embarked on a four day trip to China this semester, hoping to build upon long-standing relationships with six Chinese universities.

Fashion Show provides both talent, charity

The Asian American Association’s Fashion Show is expected to be more than a catwalk and chic clothing because most of the show will be devoted to talent performances.

Black and Gold contestants compete

With sleek outfits and gleaning gowns, the sly pageant contestants of the 16th Annual Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant are striving for academic excellence and leading the community.

Employees rake leaves, update lawn mowers for winter preparation

As the seasons at IU change from almost winter to winter, students are busy switching over to winter gear and teachers are preparing their classes for final exams. Mike Girvin, manager of the campus division of the physical plant of IU  and his crew are also getting ready for the first snowfall.

Lilly Endowment, Inc. provides $2.75M for internships

Two days after the Lilly Endowment, Inc. announced a $15 million donation to IU for a “brain incubator,” it revealed another contribution – this time for $2.75 million.

Insider trading charge sours Cuban’s advice

Sophomores Brian Bollinger and Daniel Essman were looking for help and guidance when they went to Mark Cuban, an IU alumnus and owner of the Dallas Mavericks.

‘Saved by the Bell’ star to perform at Funny Bone

Almost everyone knows him as Zack Morris’ sidekick from the early ’90s sitcom “Saved by the Bell” or as the contestant who bumped heads with Harvey Walden IV in VH1’s “Celebrity Fit Club.”

IU inventors develop more than just Crest toothpaste

Anybody who has gone on a guided tour of IU has probably heard the Crest story. Yes, IU invented Crest toothpaste. But there’s more. The thing you bite on for a dental X-ray? Invented at IU. Ever complain about Oncourse? IU invented that, too.

At stake: pride

This year’s 84th annual battle for the Old Oaken Bucket won’t feature any bowl-bound teams. Instead, pride will be the only thing at stake for IU (3-8, 1-6), something that is just fine with IU coach Bill Lynch. “Any time you have a rivalry game like this the last week of the season, no matter what has gone on before it, it’s a big football game,” the second-year coach said during his weekly press conference.

Around the Arts

Warm up with wool, cashmere sweaters

In case you haven’t noticed, winter is upon us. Sure, officially it’s still fall, but with the temperature routinely dipping into the 30s, it’s safe to say a warmer form of clothing is greatly needed.

IU Soul Revue brings mix of soul, funk, Motown to Bear’s Place

Wednesday night at Bear’s Place, the IU Soul Revue took the stage in front of a standing-room-only crowd, belting out the classics of soul, Motown and funk. The singers performed in groups of four or more, changing with every song.

‘Juno’ musician to perform with local sibling pair

These days, it’s nearly impossible to talk about Kimya Dawson without mentioning “Juno.”

No longer winless: Club hockey looks for more conference ‘Ws’

Former Senate leader Tom Daschle chosen as Obama’s new health secretary

President-elect Barack Obama promised the voters change but has started his Cabinet selection process by naming several Washington insiders to top posts.

Scientists say famous 16th-century astronomer’s remains, grave found

Researchers said Thursday they have identified the remains of Nicolaus Copernicus by comparing DNA from a skeleton and hair retrieved from one of the 16th-century astronomer’s books.

1st heart transplant surgeon dies

Dr. Adrian Kantrowitz, who performed the nation’s first human heart transplant and developed lifesaving medical implants, has died. He was 90.

Men's swimming hosts Hoosierland Invite

Multibillion-dollar Detroit automaker rescue plan stuck in neutral in Senate

A plan to give troubled U.S. automakers billions of dollars in government-backed loans is on life support, leaving the fate of hundreds of thousands of workers and Detroit’s once-venerable car companies hanging in the balance.

U.N. agrees to send 3,100 more peacekeepers to Congo

The U.N. Security Council unanimously agreed Thursday to send 3,100 more peacekeeping troops to Congo, while rebels said they remained committed to a pullback from the front lines despite an army attack.