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Speaker concerned with Mississippi River pollution

As the world's population has increased, there have been more mouths to feed and a need to grow more crops. As a result, more fertilizers have been used, but these fertilizers have polluted areas such as the Mississippi River Basin.

IUSA passes bill seeking arrow at busy intersection

The IU Student Association closed the semester passing several key resolutions at its meeting Thursday. With a vote of 31-0-0, the group passed a bill recommending a turning arrow be placed at the 10th Street and Fee Lane intersection, an idea brought up at the Nov. 30 meeting.

Holly and Ivy dinner celebrates holidays

Thursday, McNutt Quad continued a 36-year tradition -- the Holly and Ivy dinner. McNutt students who attended gave up 14 meal points to partake in this annual tradition.

Board of trustees, Nelms discuss minority recruitment, retention

The IU board of trustees held its last meeting of the year Thursday and Friday at IU-Purdue University at Indianapolis.

Eigenmann celebrates 30th anniversary

When Eigenmann Hall was built in 1968, it cost $9.8 million, said Bruce Jacobs, associate vice chancellor of administrative affairs. The 14-floor residence hall was the first on campus to be air-conditioned, and it was also the most expensive residence hall for students. Original plans even called for full maid service, Jacobs said.

Religious studies professor wins national award for book

In response to his book "Song and Story in Biblical Narrative," Associate Professor Steve Weitzman has been awarded the Gustave O. Arlt Award in Religious Studies by the Council of Graduate Schools. Weitzman formally accepted the award and its supplementary $1,000 grant at the Council's annual meeting Thursday in New Orleans.

Local Exhibits

Bloomington Playwrights presents holiday production

The Bloomington Playwrights Project will kick off the holiday season with a production of "Merry Elementary," a play that touches on the true meaning of the holiday season, among a number of other themes.

Put me in, coach!

Not too long ago, I was watching an IU football game when the announcers began to banter about the possibility of junior quarterback Antwaan Randle El suiting up again to play basketball for the Hoosiers this winter.

A familiar situation

If IU wins the national championship this weekend with its current record of 16-6, it would be the first team to win the title with more than five losses. Only Duke (18-5-1) in 1986 and Clemson (18-5-1) in 1987 had worse records and won the NCAA championship.

A bumpy ride with a happy ending

Just minutes after winning last season's national championship, my thoughts drifted to the future. After hearing Nick Garcia announcing his choice to jump to MLS, I knew the 2000 edition of the soccer Hoosiers would be vastly different than the two squads who brought the hardware home to Bloomington.

Versatile transfer player sparks Hoosier offense

Bobby de St. Aubin remembers last season's NCAA men's soccer College Cup. He and his teammates got together and watched the games on television. De St. Aubin saw IU beat UCLA 3-2 and Santa Clara 1-0 for its second consecutive national championship -- the Hoosiers' fifth title overall.

Vandals strike downtown McDonald's

McDonald's, 420 E. Kirkwood Ave., has been the target of vandalism five times in six weeks, Bloomington Police Capt. Joe Qualters said. Seven windows were broken, and two were damaged early Saturday morning.

Japanese geisha culture fading into history

KYOTO, Japan -- As the dusk falls, teahouses light paper lanterns on front porches, casting a dim yellow light on narrow stone-paved alleys. They open the doors to the flower and willow world of geisha. This has been the routine for hundreds of years.

Battle for presidency drives partisanship

As election day has stretched out to election season, the process has begun to resemble a World Series in infinite overtime. Each candidate has stepped up to the plate, backed by a team of lawyers.

Institute opens doors to famed sex collection

As a result of a decision Director John Bancroft deemed instrumental in promoting "accessibility and understanding," the controversial Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction will open its doors for public tours. Tours are slated for Dec. 15, Jan. 19 and Feb. 16.

Earthquake hits Evansville

A minor earthquake shook the Evansville area Thursday morning. Hitting shortly after 9 a.m., it registered a 3.85 on the Richter Scale and occurred at a depth of three miles. A quake of magnitude 4 could have caused moderate but extensive damage. While the quake forced elementary and high schools to evacuate, no injuries were reported. Police said there were no accounts of major fires or significant structural damage to buildings.

Eigenmann celebrates anniversary

Students, alumni and administrators are invited to a celebration from 6-7:30 p.m. today at Eigenmann Hall to commemorate the residence hall's 30th anniversary

Team shows early energy

The women's basketball team is taking its 7-1 record on the road this weekend to face 1-4 South Florida in the Dodge Shootout in Tampa, Fla.

Hockey team ends year on home ice

The hockey club finishes its semester this weekend with two games at home.