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Medical examiner finds Heath Ledger died of overdose

Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:48 a.m.

NEW YORK – Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication and other prescription drugs, the New York City medical examiner said Wednesday.

Meditation guru who taught Beatles dies

Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:47 a.m.

THE HAGUE, Netherlands – Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, a guru to the Beatles who introduced the West to transcendental meditation, died Tuesday at his home in the Dutch town of Vlodrop, a spokesman said. He was thought to be 91 years old.

Looted Jewish art to be identified

By Shannon Dahmer · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:46 a.m.

The IU Art Museum Provenance Project, part of a global effort to find the history of various art pieces, has turned its focus to the “degenerate.”

Local author to hold book signing

Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:45 a.m.

Local author Robert W. Thrasher will be at Barnes and Noble Bookstore, 2813 E. Third St., to sign copies of his book “Popcorn Road to Paris ... And Back.”

What is art: The ‘social crime’ of censorship

Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:44 a.m.

Being an adult, I find it personally acceptable and most often entertaining to see violence, drunkenness and subtle portrayals of sexual innuendo in TV commercials.

Renowned IU graduates to play sold-out Sunday concert at MAC

By Amanda Cochara · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:43 a.m.

Violinist Joshua Bell might have had a visit to Bloomington in mind when he came up with the title track, “Short Trip Home.” Bell and fellow IU graduate Jeremy Denk will make that trip when they perform at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Musical Arts Center.

The music of matchboxes, newspaper, toilet plungers

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:41 a.m.

As audience members entered the IU Auditorium Tuesday, they were greeted with a traditional STOMP set – a metallic grid-like structure covered in seemingly everyday objects.

Mardi Gras

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:37 a.m.

For thousands of people every year, the ultimate destination for Mardi Gras is Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Many traditional elements of Mardi Gras stem from the area’s Creole and Cajun culture. The food, music and language permeate the festivities, from the Creole dish jambalaya to the Cajun-based zydeco music.

iPod: Friend or foe?

By Shannon Dahmer · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:19 a.m.

Thousands of IU students walk around campus to the beat of their own drum, thanks to their iPods. What they might not realize is that the only drum beating is in their ears. Doctors say listening to iPods at a loud volume will increase hearing problems.

Member of Little Rock Nine to speak today about his experience in honor of Black History Month

By Elvia Malagon · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:19 a.m.

Terrence Roberts, one of the first African Americans to attend an integrated school, is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. today in the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center as part of the University’s Black History Month events.

Storms rip through southern Indiana

By Associated Press and Alexandra R. Moses · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:17 a.m.

BAINBRIDGE, Ind. – A powerful line of thunderstorms marched across Indiana, damaging homes, knocking down trees and power lines and tearing the roof off a fire station.

Undefeated season?

By Mike Abrams · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:05 a.m.

At least someone is still undefeated as of this Sunday.

Gordon to meet the mob

By Jonathan Hines · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:05 a.m.

In Champaign, the mob has assembled, the torches have been lit, the pitchforks have been sharpened in anticipation of the arrival of a chubby-cheeked, back-stabbing beast with a jumper that could jolt Frankenstein to life.

Last word Lounge

By weekend staff and Abisalom Omolo · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12 a.m.

Entertainment news.

Vampire Weekend will always be cooler than you.

Weekend vacation

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian J. McFillen · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12 a.m.

The recurrent theme in much of the writing about Vampire Weekend's debut album is the debate over whether the band is merely another example of dreaded online overhype.

Rodriguez-Lopez pushes his luck

By Joe Livarchik , Ab D. Phillip and Kacie Varriale · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12 a.m.

It may seem strange that shortly after The Mars Volta released The Bedlam in Goliath, a solo album by Volta guitarist Omar Rodriguez-Lopez surfaced.

Kissing the night away could save the lives of thousands of baby seals. Photo by Colin Thompson

Sealed with a Kiss

By AP Reports and Alexandra R. Moses · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12 a.m.

Kissers, everywhere, take note: This weekend is your chance to lock lips for a good cause.

IU Mythbusters

Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12 a.m.

From porn stashes to poppy seed muffins - WEEKEND busts IU's biggest myths

Same old ghost story

By Eric Anderson · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12 a.m.

Alfred Hitchcock once gave a description of the difference between "surprise" and "suspense," which I feel is applicable when thinking about "horror" movies such as "The Eye."

'Blood' thicker than oil

By Alberto D. Morales , John Barnett and Alexandra R. Moses · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12 a.m.

In the race of characters to populate your nightmares, Daniel Day-Lewis' Daniel Plainview surges past Anton Chigurh of "There Will Be Blood" by a nose.

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