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Chinese, US officials meet at IU to develop new physical activity plan

By Ashley Bornancin · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:34 p.m.

This week, senior Chinese and U.S. government health, education and physical activity authorities and IU faculty will meet in Bloomington to draft the plans for the future health programs for China's schoolchildren.

Robin Williams performance rescheduled for September

Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:33 p.m.

Comedian Robin Williams’ performance at the IU Auditorium has been rescheduled for 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 30.

2008 alumna recognized as world-traveler intern

By Ashley Bornancin · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:32 p.m.

From documenting her adventures through video blogs and photography, IU alumna Lindsay Clark will be recognized with the opportunity of a lifetime with the world’s largest youth travel agency, Student Travel Agency. The agency chose Clark out of 780 applicants for a job as its world-traveler intern this summer.

Tate to perform at Funny Bone for 2nd time this year

By Ashley Bornancin · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:32 p.m.

He performed on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham” and currently tours throughout the country, but this weekend, comedian Geoff Tate will be making his way back to Bloomington to perform some good old stand-up comedy at the Funny Bone.

Be the best-dressed intern

By Bryan Payton · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:29 p.m.

So you’ve landed that big summer internship you’ve been killing yourself for the past semester. Now, what to wear?

Bloomington band to compete for $100,000 prize at festival

By Bryan Payton · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:27 p.m.

Bloomington-based band South Jordan is set to play Saturday for the final day of the Florida Music Festival, which began Wednesday. The festival takes place in downtown Orlando, Fla., and boasts more than 250 performers ranging in all types of music from heavy rock to hip-hop.

Closing the Cayman Islands

Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:11 p.m.

WE SAY There will be negative side effects with Obama’s strategy.Obama's strategy of attacking overseas tax havens might not be the best way to curb tax evasion.

Refocus on NASA

By Cory Barker · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:08 p.m.

The lack of interest in space exploration from younger folks is not surprising, but that needs to change.

Health care costs difficult to reduce

By Nathan Dixon · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:05 p.m.

Government intervention might be necessary to “ensure all Americans have quality, affordable health care,” but we are all going to have to help pay for it.

Make college your 'Walden Pond'

By Nick Wallace · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:03 p.m.

Making higher education an extension of the frequently hectic and cutthroat professional world should not be a model.

Robin Williams enjoys a laugh with David Letterman on Wednesday. It was Williams' first television appearance since his heart surgery.

Williams performance rescheduled for September 30

Wednesday, May 13,2009 6:41 p.m.

Comedian Robin Williams’ performance at the IU Auditorium has been rescheduled for 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Officer of the Year praised for work ethic, selflessness

By Mickey Woods · Wednesday, May 13,2009 5:43 p.m.

Each year, the Exchange Club of Northside Bloomington and members of the Bloomington Police Department gather to honor a new police officer of the year.This year, BPD officer Jeff Rodgers won the award.

Man arrested after car break-ins

By Deanna Krinn · Wednesday, May 13,2009 5:42 p.m.

A Bloomington man faces preliminary charges of theft and resisting law enforcement after being arrested Wednesday morning near the Fountain Park apartment complex.

State reports 22 new swine flu cases

Tuesday, May 12,2009 12:21 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Health officials say they have confirmed 22 new cases of swine flu in Indiana.

Atlantis to rocket off with basketball used in IU game

Monday, May 11,2009 1:16 p.m.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The Harlem Globetrotters will soon have a presence way above the globe. So will a basketball used 100 years ago in a game against Indiana University.

Atheists sue BT over ad rejection

Sunday, May 10,2009 8:15 p.m.

WE SAY Atheists’ lawsuit is superfluous and unwarranted.We respect Bloomington Transit’s decision not to become some sort of weapon in a culture war between religious factions.

Freedom vs. Eqaulity

By DJ Funkhouser · Sunday, May 10,2009 8:10 p.m.

The short story "Harrison Bergeron," by Hoosier Kurt Vonnegut brings up an interesting question, and one which Americans have been thinking about since Alexis de Tocqueville’s book “Democracy in America”. Are absolute equality and absolute freedom mutually exclusive?

A disappointed Danica Patrick walks away from her car after being denied one last qualifying attempt before the 6 p.m. deadline Saturday afternoon at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Patrick earned a 10th place qualifying position marking the fifth consecutive season she will start in the top 10. Patrick's best qualifying result came as rookie in 2005 when she qualified fourth.

Indianapolis 500 Lineup

Sunday, May 10,2009 8:10 p.m.

The Indianapolis 500 is gearing up for its 93rd annual race May 24. On Saturday, 11 drivers qualified for the race with Helio Castroneves taking the pole. This is Castroneves’ third pole position since 2003. Positions 12 through 22 were placed Sunday and the last 11 drivers will race for their positions Saturday.

Freshman outfielder Alex Dickerson fouls off a pitch by Northwestern's Zach Morton Sunday afternoon at Sembower Field.

Hoosiers sweep NU in 3-game series

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Sunday, May 10,2009 8:07 p.m.

Three words define a baseball game: win, loss or rain.

Seniors react to commencement address

By Sean Morrison · Sunday, May 10,2009 8:05 p.m.

Former Justice of the High Court of Australia Michael Kirby’s commencement speech fell on deaf ears Saturday, some members of the graduating class said, while others lauded his efforts and bravery to discuss his homosexuality on stage.

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