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President Barack Obama gestures as he answers an audience member's question during his visit to Elkhart, IN February 9, 2009

Obama asked to rethink policies

Wednesday, April 1,2009 9:01 p.m.

The head of the religious order that founded the University of Notre Dame has asked President Barack Obama to reconsider his support of abortion rights and embryonic stem cell research before he speaks at the school’s May 17 commencement.

Department of Energy gives $745,000 to city

By Katrina Loh · Wednesday, April 1,2009 8:58 p.m.

The U.S. Department of Energy announced that Bloomington will receive $745,000 from the federal stimulus to improve the energy efficiency of city-owned buildings and to stimulate the local economy.

Premier Tango teacher to headline workshop

By Mickey Woods · Wednesday, April 1,2009 8:35 p.m.

Students interested in learning to dance the Argentine Tango from one of its premier teachers will have the opportunity this weekend.

Bianca Defy, who won Miss Gay IU in 2004, struts down the catwalk in Sunday’s charity drag show called "A Time for Change" at Willkie auditorium.

Bad clothes, but a good cause

By Amanda Cochara · Wednesday, April 1,2009 8:34 p.m.

I have seen bad fashion before, but never as much as I did Sunday night in the Willkie auditorium.

A girl’s best friend?

By Abigail Mitchell · Wednesday, April 1,2009 8:31 p.m.

Like everything else, the diamond industry is currently suffering from the financial crisis.

Obama as The Donald: ‘You’re fired!’

By Stephanie Kane · Wednesday, April 1,2009 8:30 p.m.

Under the eight years of the Bush administration, which began when I was in the seventh grade, many of my social studies, history and government classes (taught by my forever left-leaning teachers, no doubt) always emphasized the drastic increase in our federal government under the power-hungry Bush and Cheney duo.

Education or propaganda?

By Chelsea Kane · Wednesday, April 1,2009 8:27 p.m.

IU School of Journalism Professor Mike Conway published a 2007 work with a title linking Bill O’Reilly to “propaganda techniques.”

No exceptions: 180 days of school

Wednesday, April 1,2009 8:26 p.m.

Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett recently announced that starting next year, schools can no longer count half-days toward the 180 full days each year required by state law. He also ordered they make up days cancelled because of bad weather, as is also the law.

Internet hoaxes launched for April Fool's gags

By Jake Coyle · Wednesday, April 1,2009 7:42 p.m.

NEW YORK — While the potentially dangerous Conficker worm was being tracked throughout April Fool's Day, more harmless hoaxes were being fired out across the Internet.

Bloomington South senior Jordan Hulls flicks the ball back to a team mate, not pictured, on a fast break during a game against Detroit Country Day on Saturday in Bloomington. South won 73-67.

Hulls heads AP All-State team

By Steve Herman · Wednesday, April 1,2009 7:19 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — IU commit Jordan Hulls of unbeaten Class 4A champion Bloomington South heads The Associated Press All-State basketball team for 2009.

Sophomore Jessie Locke passes out bags of free breadsticks. A steady stream of customers stretching as far back as Dagwood's kept Locke busy, and most waited no longer than five minutes for their breadsticks.

Pizza X hands out free breadsticks

Wednesday, April 1,2009 12:17 a.m.

Pizza X sponsored its annual Free Breadsticks Day on Tuesday in an effort to celebrate the transition to the company’s new name.

Adam Mercer of the Phi Psi Cycling team rounds corner three during qualifications Saturday at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Individual time trials begin today

By Nathan Hart · Wednesday, April 1,2009 12:13 a.m.

The individual time trials open the spring racing series for the Little 500. The event, which begins at 4 p.m. today, features each rider in a four-lap race against the clock.

Deferment unaffected in tough economy

By Stephanie Doctrow · Wednesday, April 1,2009 12:10 a.m.

At IU, admissions department representatives said the number of deferred admissions has not changed drastically in recent years, but the economic recession is affecting IU in many other ways.

Post-election, political groups keep pace on campus

By Ashley Bornancin · Wednesday, April 1,2009 12:09 a.m.

Though it’s been about two months since President Barack Obama entered office, groups both around the country and at IU have not stopped working for their respective democratic and republican causes.

2nd dean candidate to visit IU today

By Haley Adams · Wednesday, April 1,2009 12:07 a.m.

The second candidate for the dean of students position will attend an open forum to introduce himself to the IU family today.

Junior infielder Tyler Rogers bunts during a game against Chicago State Tuesday afternoon at Sembower Field. The Hoosiers won 11-4.

Bashore wins 1st game of season

By DeAntae Prince · Wednesday, April 1,2009 12:04 a.m.

IU’s 11-4 Tuesday victory against Chicago State, which was called after the fifth inning began, saw the re-emergence of IU’s one-time ace. Bashore (1-3) gained his first win of the season. He was backed by an offense that put up two home runs and scored 11 earned runs.

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, right, drives to the basket past New York Knicks' Jared Jeffries in the third quarter Sunday in Cleveland. James scored 19 points and added 10 assists to the Cavaliers' 98-93 win. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

NBA’s Jeffries donates $25,000 to Bloomington Parks and Rec.

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Wednesday, April 1,2009 12 a.m.

On March 25, Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan announced Jeffries has pledged an annual contribution to the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department. This year Jeffries will contribute $25,000 to the city’s parks department.

RSO Fashion Show to display local designers, student’s original pieces

By Bene Viera · Tuesday, March 31,2009 11:57 p.m.

The Retail Studies Organization will present its annual fashion show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Alumni Hall. This year’s theme, “Viva La Glam,” embodies old Hollywood glamour and showcases local retailers and original designs from students in the Department of Apparel Merchandising and Interior Design.

Health Center wraps bus with tobacco-free ad

By Anna Newell · Tuesday, March 31,2009 11:56 p.m.

IU is a tobacco-free campus, and starting this Thursday, the IU campuses buses will promote this. In celebration of the new buses, which will be wrapped in a tobacco-free campus logo similar to those of the buses for the IU Student Association and the IU Theatre and Drama Department, the IU Health Center is hosting a Tobacco-free Bus Roll Out Celebration at noon on Thursday.

Actors Dennis Setteducati and Marc De La Concha perform in "The Drowsy Chaperone" Tuesday evening at the IU Auditorium. The musical, whose Broadway run garnered them five Tony Awards, shows again at 8 p.m. today.

‘Chaperone’ not putting anyone to sleep

By Vanessa Torline · Tuesday, March 31,2009 11:56 p.m.

“I hate theater,” announces a voice in the dark at the opening of “The Drowsy Chaperone,” the latest arrival at the IU Auditorium. “Well, it’s so disappointing, isn’t it?”