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City issues grants for art projects

Friday, Oct. 26,2012 12 a.m.

Applicants competed for top spots in Bloomington’s semi-annual Arts Commission Arts Project Grant Program, funded by the city’s economic development office. Applicants’ projects were evaluated for artistic quality, community impact and organizational capacity.

Time to grow up, boys

Friday, Oct. 26,2012 12 a.m.

We say: The Boy Scouts of America must grow a pair and take responsibility for its misconduct.

A beginner’s guide to awards season

By Dane McDonald · Friday, Oct. 26,2012 12 a.m.

Now, it’s finally time for my favorite season of the year.

Safe from verbal abuse on the

By Casey Farrington · Friday, Oct. 26,2012 12 a.m.

Sometimes it can be intimidating to share the road with giant machines that can easily squash you.

The best beauty rule

By Kelly Fritz · Friday, Oct. 26,2012 12 a.m.

You know what real empowerment is? It’s confidence in yourself, regardless of what the media says, without having to turn to any community and beg acceptance and approval.

Gubernatorial candidates spar in last debate

By Matthew Glowicki and Samantha Schmidt · Thursday, Oct. 25,2012 11:57 p.m.

The three Indiana gubernatorial candidates debated for the third and last time Thursday evening in Fort Wayne. DePauw University Executive Director of Media Relations Ken Owen served as moderator of the hour-long debate between Democratic candidate John Gregg, U.S. Rep. Mike Pence, R-6th District and Libertarian candidate Rupert Boneham.

Funding gap apparent in 9th District race

By Matthew Glowicki · Thursday, Oct. 25,2012 11:52 p.m.

Closer to home, the campaigns of 9th-District Congressional candidates Democrat Shelli Yoder and Rep. Todd Young, R-Ind., aren’t spending anywhere near that amount. But there is a contrast in just how much each candidate brings in spending.

Lecturer wins award for Spanish language radio show

By IDS staff · Thursday, Oct. 25,2012 11:51 p.m.

Radio program Hola Bloomington on WFHB presented Department of Spanish and Portuguese lecturer Israel Fernando Herrera with the 2012 Avant-Garde Award for his work with radio segment “Un Cafecito Con.”

Ashton residents make switch to co-ed floors

By Ike Hajinazarian · Thursday, Oct. 25,2012 11:47 p.m.

A two-year-old proposal by the student government of Ashton Center was finally passed and implemented, making certain buildings in Ashton co-ed, meaning that males and females would be living on the same floor with male-occupied rooms next to female-occupied rooms.

James, Goldstein to perform 'Faust' accompaniment at IU Auditorium

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Thursday, Oct. 25,2012 11:46 p.m.

Jacobs School of Music alumnus Dennis James and freelance percussionist Mark Goldstein will match electronic instruments to the 1926 silent film “Faust” 7:30 p.m. Friday at the IU Auditorium.

Gamma Rho Lambda sorority to form at IU

By Megan Jula · Thursday, Oct. 25,2012 11:46 p.m.

Though Gamma Rho Lambda has been referred to as the first lesbian sorority, the national organization strives to welcome all members, regardless of sexual orientation. Two women on campus are working to form a branch at IU.

Students push for free speech reform

By Belle Kim · Thursday, Oct. 25,2012 11:38 p.m.

Members of Young Americans for Liberty are asking administrators to examine IU’s current speech policies, which they believe unfairly limit students’ freedom of speech.

Jazz pianist to play Friday at Cafe Django

Thursday, Oct. 25,2012 10:53 p.m.

Brenner said he will perform original jazz pieces, as well as jazz classics. Cover is $5 at the door.

LAMC to premiere new concert series

By Audrey Perkins · Thursday, Oct. 25,2012 10:48 p.m.

“Salón Latino” will kick start the series with an 8 p.m. concert Friday at Auer Hall.In past years, the LAMC offered multiple concerts each semester.

Met Opera to hold auditions at Jacobs school, MAC

By Mina Asayesh-Brown · Thursday, Oct. 25,2012 10:45 p.m.

Indiana District’s round of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions will begin at noon on Saturday at the Jacobs School of Music and Musical Arts Center.

Geoff McKim

Thursday, Oct. 25,2012 2:38 p.m.

McKim has served as a county council member at-large since 2008 and has worked as a program manager at Technology Service Corporation in Bloomington since 1997. He was an adjunct lecturer in the School of Library and Information Science from 1995 until 1999.

Skip Daley

Thursday, Oct. 25,2012 2:35 p.m.

Daley, 39, is a seven-year resident of Monroe County. He received a degree in communications from Central Connecticut State University. Daley owns a local consulting firm and formerly ran a county council office in New Castle, Del. He is a graduate of the Monroe County Citizens’ Academy.

Bernice Thrasher Luck

Thursday, Oct. 25,2012 2:32 p.m.

Luck, a lifetime resident of Monroe County, has masters and bachelor degrees from IU. She has worked in Monroe County government for more than 20 years in positions such as chief deputy auditor and chief deputy treasurer.

Cathy Smith

Thursday, Oct. 25,2012 2:30 p.m.

Smith has been the county treasurer since 2009. She received a master’s degree in engineering from North Carolina State University. She has been a project engineer, department head in engineering and director at various organizations. She previously served as Monroe County chief deputy auditor and financial director.

Vivien Bridges

Thursday, Oct. 25,2012 2:25 p.m.

Bridges studied accounting and bookkeeping at IU and is completing State Board of Accounts auditor training. She worked as Monroe County’s lead tax distributor and payroll and personnel administrator.

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