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Liberian president to speak at Lilly Library

By Kaitlin Shawgo and Kailtin Shawgo · Thursday, May 1,2008 10:26 p.m.

In a speech at the Lilly Library on Friday, Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is expected to talk about the “current challenges facing Liberia,” said Patrick O’Meara, IU’s vice president for international affairs.

I-69 still a burning passion on both sides

By Rama Sobhani · Thursday, May 1,2008 10:24 p.m.

Though the first houses and trees have been bulldozed for the construction of the new stretch of I-69 , the controversy surrounding it is still far from being settled among Indiana residents and lawmakers. Citizens’ and environmental groups as well as candidates running in Tuesday’s upcoming primary election are still expressing opposition to the planned highway, chiefly citing concern for the feasibility, necessity and impact of the project.

IU alumna draws on local serving experience in 1st novel

By Brian Hettmansperger · Thursday, May 1,2008 10:23 p.m.

IU alumna and novelist Tara Yellen came back to IU on Wednesday for a book signing and reading at the Indiana Memorial Union Bookstore. Her book “After Hours at the Almost Home” draws on some of her experiences in Bloomington as a bar server.

Around the Arts

By Abisalom Omolo · Thursday, May 1,2008 10:20 p.m.

Arts events in Bloomington.

A time to reflect

By Alexandra Chtchedrina · Thursday, May 1,2008 9:31 p.m.

The end of a school year is a time to reflect on the past and think of the future. And while it’s tempting to evaluate the year in terms of the personal successes and failures you’ve had at IU, I would challenge you to examine the impact your actions and decisions have had on IU.

And now what?

Thursday, May 1,2008 9:26 p.m.

Think back to that first day when your parents finally left, when all your things were in boxes in your dorm room, and you were practically alone on a campus of 40,000 people. In the beginning, it was all about survival – making sense of the building abbreviations, finding suitable places to eat and trying not to get lost on your way home from class.

Best four years?

By Julia Boriss · Thursday, May 1,2008 9:17 p.m.

By the time I came to IU, I had been told many times that college would be “the best four years of my life.” After that kind of buildup, I was naturally disappointed to find out college is actually a time full of both highs and lows, just like anything else.

Lessons from prison

By Peter Chen · Thursday, May 1,2008 9:15 p.m.

In the infamous Stanford prisoner experiment, psychologist Philip Zimbardo took a group of largely white, educated, well-to-do and politically liberal men and put them into a prison role-playing scenario with half acting as prisoners and the other half acting as guards.

Establishments to remain calm for graduation

By Mark Wilson · Thursday, May 1,2008 9:14 p.m.

The inevitable influx of relatives and other attendees to graduation ceremonies can conceivably cause extra stress on local authorities and other establishments.

The final push

By Georgia Perry · Thursday, May 1,2008 9:14 p.m.

My reason for sharing the story is to relate to all you seniors out there. My experience at “Lord of the Rings” is more or less what your experience at commencement is going to be: about eight hours of sitting in Assembly Hall listening to aging hobbits give advice, and you don’t even get to throw your cap in the air afterward. It’s not going to be fun.

Obama rally brings all walks of life

By Deanna Krinn · Thursday, May 1,2008 9:07 p.m.

Illinois senator and Democratic presidential candidate hopeful Barack Obama spoke Wednesday night to a packed Assembly Hall to rally support for Tuesday’s upcoming primary election. VIDEO: Barack Obama at Assembly Hall

Short stories will leave you wanting more

By Shannon McEnerney · Thursday, May 1,2008 8:18 p.m.

This summer, besides reviving our energy after a draining spring semester, it’s time for us to revive something else: the short story.

Obama: I need every Indiana student

By Michael Zennie · Thursday, May 1,2008 5:19 p.m.

Barack Obama told thousands of screaming, cheering IU students Wednesday night that he needs their vote in Tuesday’s primary election. VIDEO: Barack Obama at Assembly Hall

Bill Clinton to stump for Hillary on Thursday in northwest Indiana

By Alexandra R. Moses · Thursday, May 1,2008 4:39 p.m.

Former President Bill Clinton will return to Indiana Thursday to campaign for Democratic Presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton.

Obama to visit IU Wednesday

By Michael Zennie · Wednesday, April 30,2008 6:30 p.m.

Barack Obama will be in Bloomington Wednesday night for a rally, the Democratic presidential candidate's campaign announced Monday. BLOG: The Politiker

Alumna fights for her life

By Kristi Oloffson · Wednesday, April 30,2008 4:21 p.m.

In the corner of a small lounge of the intensive care unit in an Indianapolis hospital, a group of people, many unknown to each other just days before, gathered to wait and hope. All are friends of IU alumna Ada Silapiruti.

Gunfire leaves 4 wounded

By Sara Amato · Wednesday, April 30,2008 4:21 p.m.

The Bloomington Police Department is currently investigating two shootings that occurred Friday and Saturday, leaving four people wounded from gunshots. PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines

Clinton visits IU

By Michael Zennie · Wednesday, April 30,2008 4:21 p.m.

Sen. Hillary Clinton painted herself as the candidate who can move America forward and change the nation when she spoke Friday afternoon at Assembly Hall. SLIDESHOW: Sen. Clinton visits IU

Students can vote early Tuesday

By IDS staff and Ab D. Phillip · Wednesday, April 30,2008 4:20 p.m.

Due to the high demand for early voting on April 24, students will once again have the opportunity to wait in line to vote early Tuesday at the Union.

Victim of fatal accident Wednesday died before impact

By Alexandra R. Moses · Wednesday, April 30,2008 4:19 p.m.

The victim of a fatal crash last Wednesday on Old State Road 37 was deceased at impact, according to Monroe County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Scott Mellinger.