Archive for October 2009

October 6, 2009

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North End Zone Formally Dedicated Before Ohio State Game

Friday afternoon, the New North End Zone at Memorial Stadium was formally dedicated.

October 7, 2009

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Pending Signing of MOU, Printpack Tax Abatement Granted

Pending Signing of MOU, Printpack Tax Abatement Granted

Printpack will receive a tax abatement from Monroe County just as soon as leaders sign the council's Memorandum of Understanding.

October 8, 2009

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Tom Crean Holds Media Day for 2009 Basketball Season

With the start of the 2009 season around the corner, IU coach Tom Crean updated the media today on his team's progress.

October 12, 2009

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Psst! Pass It Along: Telephone Game World Record Attempt Fails

Psst! Pass It Along: Telephone Game World Record Attempt Fails

Bloomington's Big Brothers Big Sisters organization attempted to gather more than 1,300 people to play telephone. But the message may not have been clear.

October 12, 2009

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IU Professor Named First Woman Nobel Economics Winner

An Indiana University professor is the co-winner of this year’s Nobel Prize in Economics and the first woman to win the award.

October 13, 2009

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of IU Athletic Facilities

The new north end zone at Memorial Stadium is dedicated. IU athletic leaders hope the new addition will be a boost for more than just the football program.

October 13, 2009

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Part 1: Bloomington Graffiti Writers Claim Misunderstanding

Part 1: Bloomington Graffiti Writers Claim Misunderstanding

In the first of a two-part series, WFIU’s Emily Loftis sought out graffiti writers to talk about their work……

October 14, 2009

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Former Vice President Dan Quayle Visits Bloomington

Former Vice President Dan Quayle toured the BioConvergence laboratory today with Republican candidate for the ninth district congressional seat, Todd Young.

October 14, 2009

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Health Care Rally Debates Senator Bayh’s Campaign Contributions

A downtown rally in Bloomington this morning over health care brought up concerns about Senator Evan Bayh's campaign contributions.

October 15, 2009

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First H1N1 Shots Arrive, But Demand Outstrips Supply

Health care providers in south-central parts of Indiana are rushing to administer the few shots of the H1N1 vaccine they’ve received.

October 16, 2009

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Part 2: The Costs of Graffiti and a Debate Over its Existence

The Costs of Graffiti and a Debate Over Its Existence

In the conclusion to WFIU’s two-part series on graffiti, talks with business owners about the debate and the work of a city employee who cleans spray-paint.

October 19, 2009

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Debate Heating Up Over Virtual Learning in Indiana: Part 1 of 3

Debate Heating Up Over Virtual Learning in Indiana: Part 1 of 3

A lack of standards for online and technology-based learning has many in the state scrambling to shape the General Assembly’s eventual policy debate.

October 19, 2009

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Renovations Begin on IU Theater Transformation to Cinema

IU officials broke ground on Saturday for renovations to the University Theater on campus.

October 19, 2009

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Chappell Earns Big Ten Honor after Homecoming Victory

Indiana quarterback Ben Chappell earned Big Ten Offensive Player of the week honors after IU's homecoming match-up with Illinois on Saturday.

October 21, 2009

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Kruzan Commits "Substantial Money" for IU Road Improvements

Kruzan Commits “Substantial Money” for IU Road Improvements

Bloomington's mayor says Indiana University won't have to foot the bill for improvements to its roadways alone.

October 21, 2009

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“You Can Be Good Without God” Debate Packs Woodburn Hall

People packed Woodburn Hall to hear the controversial debate regarding the Bloomington Transit bus advertisement, "You Can Be Good Without God."

October 21, 2009

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Collection of Religious Groups Discuss, Support Health Care Reform

The Monroe County Religious Leaders, a Bloomington interfaith organization met Wednesday to discuss the intersection of faith and health care policy.

October 22, 2009

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Panel Discussion Agrees Racism Still Exisits in Our Society

A diverse crowd gathered in the Whittenberger Auditorium for a round table discussion centered around a controversial topic.

October 23, 2009

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Revenues Down Again, State Budget Committee Mulls Future

Revenues Down Again, State Budget Committee Mulls Future

The State Budget Committee heard more bad news Friday about the state’s tax revenue collections.

October 26, 2009

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With Ellsworth Silent on Health Care, GOP Candidate Sees Opening

With Ellsworth Silent on Health Care, GOP Candidate Sees Opening

The field of GOP candidates vying to challenge Brad Ellsworth in next year’s 8th District election has grown to three.

October 28, 2009

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Psychology of Fear: What Makes Us Scared and Why Do We Want It?

Psychology of Fear: What Makes Us Scared and Why Do We Want It?

In the first of two WFIU features surrounding Halloween, Ann Shea takes a scientific look at what makes us scared and why we sometimes seek out the emotion.

October 28, 2009

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IT Company to Relocate to Kokomo, Create 400 Jobs

An information technology company has announced it'll relocate from California to Kokomo, in the process creating more than 400 jobs.

October 28, 2009

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Rare Donors Have Valuable Blood

The Red Cross doesn't have the donors they need as the U.S. population shifts.

October 30, 2009

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Bloomington Gravedigger Anything But Stereotypical

Bloomington Gravedigger Anything But Stereotypical

Picture the life of a grave digger — Now get rid of all those thoughts, because WFIU's Regan McCarthy reports that’s not necessarily the job description.

October 30, 2009

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Evan Bayh Too Coy On Health Care Stance, Says Smiley

Evan Bayh Too Coy On Health Care Stance, Says Smiley

Tavis Smiley says Indiana’s junior senator should make his views on the issue known out of respect to the tens of thousands of unemployed Hoosiers.

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