Archive for February 2010

February 2, 2010

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Black History Month Kicks Off with Read-In

Black history month kicked off yesterday with the Indiana University School of Education’s 8th Annual African American Read-In.

February 3, 2010

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Onlookers at HHE rally

Hoosiers for Higher Education Rally at the Statehouse

"Tell your story" was the theme of Tuesday's Hoosiers for Higher Education rally at the Statehouse.

February 3, 2010

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Hoosier Environmental Council President Jesse Kharbanda

Hoosier Households Not Held to Same Standards as Industry

Although industry is subject to regulations and the focus of an ongoing debate over those regulations, Hoosier households aren’t held to the same standards.

February 3, 2010

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New Drug Court Principles Could Be Next Standard

Some offenders seek traditional court, and opt out of the drug court program. Monroe County officials state the drug court system could be the new norm.

February 5, 2010

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Todd Rokita in Bloomington

Rokita Talks Redistricting, Jabs Democrats

Speaking in Bloomington Thursday, newly minted congressional candidate Todd Rokita continued his push for redistricting reform in the state.

February 5, 2010

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Tani District Elders

Cultivating Afghanistan: Battling Afghan Corruption

In this segment of WFIU’s ongoing series “Cultivating Afghanistan”, reporter Douglas Wissing reports on the team’s efforts to combat Afghan corruption.

February 5, 2010

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IU Loses Heartbreaker to Boilers

It was an old fashioned Indiana barn-burner Thursday night when the #7 Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Indiana Hoosiers at Assembly Hall, 78 to 75.

February 6, 2010

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Off-season IU Football Update

Indiana Public Broadcasting's Dave Leno talks with Ken Bikoff, the editor-in-chief of Inside Indiana magazine, about signing day and 2010 expectations.

February 8, 2010

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Gym Touts Hula Hoop-Based Fitness

Some may consider the hula-hoop a child’s toy, but the Hudsucker Posse will tell you otherwise.

February 9, 2010

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An employee uses a snow blower to clear the parking area near the Union building on campus.

Winter Storm Prompts Delays and Closings

A winter storm warning remains in effect until 1 PM Wednesday.

February 9, 2010

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Vern Tincher

Tincher Steps Away From Statehouse, Commits to Groom Replacement

District 46 State Representative Vern Tincher announced today he will forgo running for re-election this fall.

February 10, 2010

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Former Township Assessors' Office

Three Township Government Proposals, Few Solutions

Several bills filed this legislative session focus on reforming or eliminating government at the township level.

February 11, 2010

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Bartholomew County Government Offices

With Republicans Running Unopposed, Dems Recruit to Beat Deadline

Few Bartholomew County Democrats are running for seats up for grabs this November. This has inspired a special recruitment committee to field Dem. candidates.

February 15, 2010

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Tamyra D'Ippolito

Bayh Opts Out, D’Ippolito Says Campaign “Thwarted” By State Dems

Senator Evan Bayh's announcement that he will not seek re-election leaves just a single Democrat, Bloomington restaurant owner Tamyra D'Ippolito, in the race.

February 16, 2010

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Through Car-Sharing, IU Wants Students to Leave Wheels at Home

By offering four cars for rent, the goal is to encourage IU students to lessen the clog near campus by sharing vehicles instead of driving their own.

February 16, 2010

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Tamyra d'Ippolito

D’Ippolito Says She’ll Go to Court To Prove Candidacy

Tamyra d'Ippolito says she did not need to file 4,500 signatures since she’s the only candidate that has filed papers seeking the Democratic nomination.

February 17, 2010

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Brad Ellsworth

Ellsworth Nears Decision on Senate Run

Eighth District Representative Brad Ellsworth will decide within the next day or two if he will throw his hat in the ring to replace Senator Evan Bayh.

February 17, 2010

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West Huddleston, CEO of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals

Justice Officials Eye Expansion of Drug Court System: Part II

For two decades the drug court system has allowed substance abuse victims to plead guilty to the majority of crimes committed.

February 18, 2010

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Tamyra D'Ippolito

D’Ippolito Coy on Lawyers, Kruzan Calls Campaign a “Distraction”

Bloomington restaurant owner Tamyra D'Ippolito is refusing to say much about her legal plans to become the Democratic nominee for state's open Senate seat.

February 18, 2010

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Vi Simpson

Vi Simpson Decides Against Senate Candidacy Despite Support

Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan says he’d pick a local candidate to fill Evan Bayh's seat, if given the choice.

February 18, 2010

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MCCSC Superintendent J.T. Coopman

Meeting Participants Decry Effects of Proposed MCCSC Cuts

Parents and politicians alike were given a chance Wednesday to air their displeasure with an MCCSC proposal which would cut 75 jobs.

February 19, 2010

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Tutoring Returning Soldiers

Cultivating Afghanistan: Battling Polytrauma

As the Indiana National Guard 119th Agribusiness Development Team returns home, some members face medical issues.

February 19, 2010

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Base Howitzer

Cultivating Afghanistan: Attack on FOB Salerno

Though Forward Operating Base Salerno has seen relatively few casualties, there are still insurgent attacks on the base where the team is stationed.

February 19, 2010

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Bloomington Blades Find Passion for Hockey in Basketball State

We take you to the Frank Southern Ice Arena to learn more about Bloomington's high school hockey team the Bloomington Blades.

February 19, 2010

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Brad Ellsworth (D-8th)

Ellsworth Announces for Bayh’s Seat, GOP Leaders Unimpressed

8th District Congressman Brad Ellsworth announced in an e-mail Friday that he plans to run for the U-S Senate seat soon to be vacated by Evan Bayh.

February 19, 2010

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Light and Sound Check for Jesus Christ Superstar

Bringing Broadway to Bloomington

WTIU was granted access to the set-up of the North American tour of "Jesus Christ Superstar" to find out how Broadway comes to Bloomington.

February 22, 2010

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Monroe County Community School Corporation Cuts Budget

Following a Tuesday meeting of the MCCSC's board, parents and politicians alike were given a chance to speak on Wednesday. WTIU's Austen Williams has the story.

February 22, 2010

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Pork Belly Pastrami Sandwich

Hog Heaven Event Delivers Taste With a Side of Sustainability

The Bloomington Eats Green conference came to IU at the end January, and the tastiest event was Hog Heaven, featuring a local pig prepared by local chefs.

February 22, 2010

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District 61 Race to Focus on Property Tax Caps, I-69

Military contractor Kevin Suddeth says he plans to focus on education spending and I-69 in his attempt to unseat State Representative Matt Pierce.

February 22, 2010

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Businesses Look for Interns Willing to Work from the Ground Up

More than 45 companies participated in an Intern Fair at Alumni Hall.

February 22, 2010

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Cram the Container for Haiti

Find out what Indiana University's Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and the School of HPER are doing to contribute to the relief effort in Haiti.

February 23, 2010

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IU President Michael McRobbie

New Committee Could Create, Restructure Academic Units at IU

Indiana University President Michael McRobbie Tuesday announced the creation of a committee charged with considering new academic programs.

February 23, 2010

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IU President Michael McRobbie

State of University Speech Zeros in on Financial Way Forward

In his first State of University address since 2008, McRobbie spoke of the many things that have changed in Bloomington and the country in the past 16 months.

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