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The Winter '09 edition of Chalkboard, the IU School of Education alumni magazine, is now online. Read about African American Scholars in the mid-20th Century.
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Cendrillon brings a fairy tale classic to stage
Feb. 6-7 and 13-14, various times, Musical Arts Center, Bloomington -- Unlike the Rossini version, the carriage and the glass slipper are back in this famous romantic fantasy based on the Cinderella fairy tale. After much beautiful music, magical developments and all the elements that make up such tales, the lovers are reunited and all live happily ever after. The opera is sung in French with English supertitles.
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Celebrate every body
Ready to ditch your skinny jeans for a good cause? As college students begin mulling over Spring Break plans, Indiana University health and fitness professionals are encouraging them to accept their bodies as they are, rather than succumbing to hype and stereotypes that could lead to unhealthy eating and exercise behaviors. They say: donate those uncomfy jeans to charity, skip the "fat talk" and Celebrate Every Body.
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When it comes to assessing the romantic playing field -- who might be interested in whom -- men and woman were shown to be equally good at gauging men's interest during an Indiana University study involving speed dating -- and equally bad at judging women's interest. Evolutionary theory, says lead author Skyler Place, could have something to do with this.
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Men interviewed in a large international study reported that being seen as honorable, self-reliant and respected was more important to their idea of masculinity than being seen as attractive, sexually active or successful with women. "Many meanings, positive and negative, are attached to the term, 'masculinity,'" said Julia Heiman, director of The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University and an author of this study.
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Valentine's Day comes and goes but the mood-boosting benefits of mild to moderate aerobic exercise can be experienced year-round. Jack Raglin, a psychologist in Indiana University's School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, discusses the relationship between exercise and mood and how more (exercise) isn't always better.
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Many people find it difficult to talk about their sexual health -- even with their family doctor -- so potential health problems or issues related to personal satisfaction can go unaddressed. Researchers at Indiana University's Center for Sexual Health Promotion found that, in many cases, customers are able to obtain accurate sexual health information in a discreet setting through retail stores and in-home parties that sell sex toys.
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The book Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus and its gender stereotypes of how the sexes communicate remains fodder for debate, but two Indiana University researchers have confirmed one thing: When men and women talk through technology, it's the women who are more expressive.
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Sex researcher and sexual health educator Debby Herbenick suggests to readers that they let their own values, likes and dislikes shape their romantic or sexual relationships rather than relying on stereotypes or misconceptions. She writes, "The next time you're feeling held back by difficult ideas or stereotypes about sex, try asking yourself where these ideas have come from -- your family, friends, movies, magazines?"
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The Jan. 15, 2009 issue of Active for Life includes articles about health concerns of "sandwich" caregivers, benefits of the mind-body connection, emotional stages of athletic injury recovery, health habits developed during college, helping kids and teens deal with stress during challenging times, the benefits of circuit training and a free Mini Medical School program in February that looks at medical myths.
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Get your Indiana University on the go -- listen to IU podcasts ranging from Jacobs School of Music clips to the Kelley School of Business' MBA Program series. Visit the site today to find out more about podcasting at IU.
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