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Noon Edition: Managing Indiana Forests

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This week on Noon Edition we'll discuss the stewardship of Indiana's woodlands. Joining us in the Studio will be Senior Policy Director for the Hoosier Environmental Council Tim Maloney, State Forester for the Department of Natural Resources John Seifert, as well as economist and co-founder of GreenFire Consulting Dr. Christine Glaser.

You can join the program by phone or by e-mail.

Noon Edition airs Friday afternoon at 12:06 on WFIU.

Local News Headlines

IU Cultural Center Board Resigns in Protest

The entire board of Indiana University's American Indian-based cultural center has resigned in protest. WFIU's Daniel Robison has more on that story.

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Correction: The First Nations Center at Indiana University is not closed, as was reported this morning.

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Shaggy Grass in Vigo

Higher fuel prices are now forcing the grass in Vigo County parks to be a little taller than usual. WFIU's Colin Bishop has more.

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Indiana: On the Cusp of a Commuter Rail Revival?

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State legislators are contemplating a new passenger rail system linking Bloomington and Muncie with Indianapolis, but some experts say Indiana's sprawling, dispersed built environment will never be conducive to cost-effective rail service.

Host Adam Ragusea and reporter Joice Biazoto explore the issue in this one hour WFIU News special presentation.

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Arts and Culture

A Border-Crossing Videopera

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Indiana University Opera Theatre opens its production of "Únicamente la Verdad" an opera by Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz. WFIU's George Walker spoke with the composer and conductor Carmen Téllez

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Artists Help Preserve Their Landscapes

Artists and environmental conservationists have teamed up for the new exhibition, "Art for All Seasons" at Bloomington's Gallery North.

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Night Lights Classic Jazz

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David Brent Johnson, host of WFIU's Night Lights is joined by musicologist-of-hip Phil Ford for an exploration of Jack Kerouac's relationship with jazz.

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Night Lights airs every Saturday evening at 11 on WFIU.

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