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ONE University addresses strong, but perhaps too lofty propositions

By Abigail Mitchell · Monday, March 23,2009 9:16 p.m.

The ONE University ticket “is based on the idea that students of every background should have the opportunity to represent the student body in its government.”

Btown misses real issues, but will still help students save money

By Kristi Lafree · Monday, March 23,2009 9:15 p.m.

The Btown ticket’s platform introduces measures that would increase campus efficiency while saving students money. Though some of their unique ideas are sure to keep costs from rising, a few may be no more than, well, unique ideas.

Going green in the home of Willis Tower

By Chris Nelson · Monday, March 23,2009 9:13 p.m.

Someone needs to tell Chicago Mayor Richard Daley that even though he dyed his city’s river green for St. Patrick’s Day, it doesn’t mean Chicago is going “green.”

Family farm placed in protective easement

Monday, March 23,2009 8:46 p.m.

The owner of a family farm that dates to the early 1800s and includes one of Indiana’s oldest homes has placed the 500-acre plot in a conservation easement to protect it from encroaching development.

Charter school advocates rally at Ind. Statehouse

Monday, March 23,2009 8:45 p.m.

About 200 charter school advocates and students hope a Statehouse rally will draw attention to the work of the non-traditional schools.

Dems propose new changes to Senate GOP jobless bill

Monday, March 23,2009 8:45 p.m.

Indiana Senate Democrats want to change a Republican plan designed to fix the state’s bankrupt unemployment insurance fund.

Judge orders Schrenker to pay restitution damages

Monday, March 23,2009 8:44 p.m.

An Indiana administrative law judge has ordered a money manager accused of trying to fake his death in a plane crash to pay $304,000 in restitution to bilked investors and $280,000 in state fines.

Local bank robbed Monday

By Amanda Bridgman · Monday, March 23,2009 8:43 p.m.

A thief fled the Members Choice Federal Credit Union on Monday afternoon with a sack of cash.

Restaurants to participate in charity event

By Danielle Rindler · Monday, March 23,2009 8:42 p.m.

As part of World Water Week, which started Sunday and continues through Saturday, the University Coalition for Global Health and the IU chapter of UNICEF are partners in recruiting up to 70 local restaurants to participate in the nationwide Tap Project for the first time in Bloomington.

Home sales rise 5.1 percent

Monday, March 23,2009 8:05 p.m.

WASHINGTON – Sales of previously occupied homes jumped unexpectedly in February by the largest amount in nearly six years as first-time buyers took advantage of deep discounts on foreclosures and other distressed properties.

Back to basics: business ethics

By Nathaniel Kenninger · Monday, March 23,2009 8:04 p.m.

Public perception of the business world has reached an all-time low – and rightly so. Bernie Madoff, swindling thousands of investors out of $50 billion in the largest Ponzi scheme ever, is a poster child of our financial system. Vikram Pandit, former professor at the Kelley School of Business and current CEO of Citigroup, tried to buy a corporate jet just days after the banking giant received $45 billion in federal bailout funds.

New plan to save banks launches

Monday, March 23,2009 8:01 p.m.

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration launched a new effort Monday to end a paralysis in lending, saying it will team with investors with the goal of buying up to a trillion dollars of bad assets from banks that have been reluctant to make loans to consumers and companies.

Thunder recall D.J. White from NBA D-League

Monday, March 23,2009 4:06 p.m.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder is recalling forward D.J. White from the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League.

West side bank robbed today

By Amanda Bridgman · Monday, March 23,2009 2:17 p.m.

A thief fled the Members Choice Federal Credit Union bank this afternoon with a sack of cash.

Myles Brand to receive honorary degree from IU

Monday, March 23,2009 12:35 p.m.

The University announced today that IU President Emeritus Myles Brand will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree on March 29.

In this Saturday, March 21, 2009 file photo Lance Armstrong, of the United States, pedals with the pack during the Milan-San Remo cycling classic, Italy. Lance Armstrong was taken to a hospital Monday March 23, 2009 after falling during the first stage of the five-day Vuelta of Castilla and Leon race. Armstrong fell in a rider pile-up about 20 kilometers (12.5 miles) from the stage's finish.

Lance Armstrong falls during race, taken to hospital

Monday, March 23,2009 12:09 p.m.

BALTANAS, Spain – Lance Armstrong has been taken to a hospital after falling during the first stage of a five-day race in Spain.

Upcoming projects promote sustainability

By Liz Fernandez · Sunday, March 22,2009 11:44 p.m.

Throughout the year, the IU Task Force on Campus Sustainability strives to improve green operations and raise awareness about a variety of environmental issues on campus and upcoming projects are part of the plan to achieve these goals.

Sophomore guard Andrea McGuirt attempts a layup under the outstretched arms of a Ball State defender during the Hooisers 84-68 win over the Cardinals Nov. 14th at Assembly Hall.

Ball State stuns Tennessee 71-55

Sunday, March 22,2009 11:42 p.m.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Ball State stunned the two-time defending national champions Tennessee 71-55 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday night, snapping one of the more remarkable streaks in college basketball history.

Academic Adviser Valeri Aquila, senior Mallory Akin, faculty member Phil Quirk and senior Krista Bergman talk squamous cells and dendrites at the Human Biology Program Coffee Hour on Monday afternoon in Morrison Hall. The coffee hour takes place every Monday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m..

Human Biology Program coffee hour meant to spark discussion

By Melissa Orizondo · Sunday, March 22,2009 11:41 p.m.

he human biology program, an interdisciplinary program in the College of Arts and Sciences, is attempting to make the University seem smaller by presenting a weekly coffee hour for students and faculty from all majors to get together and talk about an array of topics.

Multicultural sorority promotes cultures

By Carrie Schedler · Sunday, March 22,2009 11:39 p.m.

Theta Nu Xi is celebrating all things multicultural at IU with “THETAlicious,” a week of events about different cultures and ethnicities and the issues they face.

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