That’s right, there is no misprint. Bloomington was struck by an earthquake that originated in central Illinois, just 45 miles from Evansville, Indiana, at 4:37am.

While some students hailing from California may have slept through the 5.2-magnitude quake without a stir, most Midwesterners woke up thinking a) somebody is trying to jackhammer through my bedroom wall, b) terrorists have struck again, or c) did I really drink that much last night?


Thankfully it didn’t compare to a California quake (above); no major damage reported

The original effect may have only lasted mere seconds, but it was enough to give any unexpected person quite a shock. The quake… [Read More]

Tom Crean added strength to the Indiana basketball team at its weakest position today, earning his first verbal commitment to Indiana from class of 2009 big man Bobby Capobianco. Capobianco, a 6-8, 220-lb power forward from Loveland, Ohio, joins Derek Elston in IU’s developing class for 2009.


Indiana has been in need of another strong post player

Capobianco has been drawing increased attention after working hard to get into shape and averaging around 21 points and 12 rebounds in his junior year of high school. He averaged 20.4 points and 10.5 rebounds as… [Read More]