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Metro chief resigns over security issues
By
Borislav Sabotinov
· Thursday, Feb. 4,2010 4:32 p.m.
It’s the second-largest Metro system in the United States, in a city that draws millions of tourists every year, but many fear Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority trains could be too dangerous to ride.
Prof. questions new TSA measures
By
Allison Tyra
· Thursday, Feb. 4,2010 4:28 p.m.
X-rays, metal detectors and even the occasional pat down have become standard procedures for many of today’s air travelers, but one IU professor asserts that many security measures are more for the appearance of security, rather than actually increasing passenger safety.
Purdue-IU cancer effort gets $1 million grant
Thursday, Feb. 4,2010 4:16 p.m.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Cancer researchers at Purdue University and Indiana University are getting a $1 million boost to train a new generation of scientists.
Lynch introduces 2010 recruiting class
By
Nathan Hart
· Thursday, Feb. 4,2010 12:07 a.m.
Recruiting is a matter of perspective for the IU coaching staff. While national scouting services rank IU’s 2010 signing class at the bottom of the Big Ten, Hoosier coach Bill Lynch welcomed the 25-member class on National Signing Day on Wednesday saying he felt very comfortable with his new recruits.
Waldron seeks volunteers, keeps doors open
By
IDS staff
· Thursday, Feb. 4,2010 12:05 a.m.
Even with no paid staff members, the John Waldron Arts Center is keeping its doors open – for now. On Tuesday, Aaron Platt, volunteer coordinator for the Bloomington Area Arts Council, led a call-out meeting for volunteers to help run the Waldron. Twenty-six people attended, Platt said, and 22 signed up to become volunteers.
IUSA Congress accepts election resolutions
By
Claire Wiseman
· Thursday, Feb. 4,2010 12:03 a.m.
IU Student Association Congress passed all proposed election code changes Tuesday, IUSA Vice President for Congress and senior Shobha Pai said. Seven of the eight resolutions concerned specific policies regarding polling locations and times, rule violations, advertising and disqualification, as well as a $5,000 limit on campaign expenses.
Can IU beat No. 8 Purdue?
By
Jordan Cohen
· Wednesday, Feb. 3,2010 11:58 p.m.
It’s time for IU to prove it can hang with NCAA Tournament-caliber teams – much like the Hoosiers did for one half versus Kentucky in December. In the team’s only major Big Ten test to date, they fell by 25 at Ohio State.
Players ready for rivalry game against Boilermakers
Wednesday, Feb. 3,2010 11:21 p.m.
It isn’t their first rivalry game. Kentucky has already been to Assembly Hall this season. It isn’t their first game against a ranked opponent, as the aforementioned Wildcats have also taken on the Hoosiers. But when No. 8 Purdue comes to town tonight, it won’t be like any other game this season.
Players ready for rivalry game against Boilermakers
By
Zina Kumok
· Wednesday, Feb. 3,2010 11:19 p.m.
It isn’t their first rivalry game. Kentucky has already been to Assembly Hall this season. It isn’t their first game against a ranked opponent, as the aforementioned Wildcats have also taken on the Hoosiers. But when No. 8 Purdue comes to town tonight, it won’t be like any other game this season.
Players ready for rivalry game against Boilermakers
By
Zina Kumok
· Wednesday, Feb. 3,2010 11:19 p.m.
It isn’t their first rivalry game. Kentucky has already been to Assembly Hall this season. It isn’t their first game against a ranked opponent, as the aforementioned Wildcats have also taken on the Hoosiers. But when No. 8 Purdue comes to town tonight, it won’t be like any other game this season.
Crean emphasizing defense to stop Purdue’s big 3
By
DeAntae Prince
· Wednesday, Feb. 3,2010 11:15 p.m.
IU coach Tom Crean recently said his team isn’t pushing the ball enough. The second-year coach might take a different approach against the transition-heavy offense of Purdue at 7 p.m. today in Assembly Hall.
Budget cuts cost Ivy Tech $10 million
By
Evie Salomon
· Wednesday, Feb. 3,2010 11:07 p.m.
As a result of budget cuts ordered by Gov. Mitch Daniels, Ivy Tech Community College lowered per-student spending by 18 percent, despite a major increase in student enrollment this past year.
Ordinance to calm intersection passes
By
Elvia Malagon
· Wednesday, Feb. 3,2010 11:05 p.m.
The City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 10-04 Wednesday, which will place stop signs to calm traffic at the intersection of South Mitchell Street, East Southdowns Drive and East Circle Drive.
Week of Chocolate proceeds increase
By
Kirk Bradtmiller
· Wednesday, Feb. 3,2010 11:03 p.m.
The Week of Chocolate has inspired dozens of Bloomington restaurants, bakeries and retailers to chip in with creations to benefit Options Community Services and Employment Services.
Zipcars service pairs with IUB
By
Lindsey Erdody
· Wednesday, Feb. 3,2010 10:25 p.m.
The world’s largest car-sharing service is coming to IU’s campus. Transportation Services announced via a press release Wednesday its partnership with Zipcar, a service that allows people to rent small cars by the hour.
Google considers leaving China
By
Rachel Troy
· Wednesday, Feb. 3,2010 10:24 p.m.
China had 384 million Internet users in 2009 – more than the entire U.S. population. However, Google might withdraw from China, and all its possible revenue, due to recent attacks on its servers.
SPEA student, alumna receive awards at Statehouse visit
By
Lindsey Erdody
· Wednesday, Feb. 3,2010 10:22 p.m.
IU President Michael McRobbie presented the Sue H. Talbot Distinguished Hoosiers for Higher Education Member Award to HHE community captain Sara Laycock Tuesday. Sophomore Iris Summers also won the Sue H. Tabolt HHE Volunteer Award Scholarship.
‘Walk a Mile in Their Shoes’ calls attention to domestic abuse
By
Vanessa Valentin
· Wednesday, Feb. 3,2010 10:20 p.m.
In an effort to raise awareness about domestic abuse in Bloomington and throughout the U.S., members of the CommUNITY Education program will be organizing “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes,” taking place in April.
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