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Teams set to face off in local ‘Hoosier Hustle’ race

By Elizabeth Dilts · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

Bloomington resident Lori Matthews is a fan of reality TV shows like “Survivor” – she and nearly 16 million other Americans, according to the most recent Nielsen ratings.

Trial for speeding

By Chris Engel · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

With the field set for the 57th annual Little 500, the teams can now focus on winning the spring series to prepare for the intramural cycling race. Tonight the Individual Time Trial will kick off the spring series events, determining which team will wear the coveted white jersey on race day.

Britain warns dispute with Iran could escalate if sailors aren’t freed

By Abisalom Omolo and Nasser Karimi · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran said Tuesday the 15 British sailors and marines it detained last week were healthy, have been treated humanely and that the only female sailor among them has been given privacy.

Jacobs violinist channels music, faith

By Katie Ingmire · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

He’s never been a cast member on MTV’s “The Real World” or starred in a Steven Spielberg movie, but IU freshman Peter Vickery knows what it’s like being followed by cameras.

National tourney coming to IU

By Tom Kir · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

This Saturday at 9 a.m., Wildermuth gymnasium will be invaded. Schools from all over the country will storm in with three different types of swords in hand ready to do battle with the finest fencers IU has to offer.

Man attempts to rob doughnut shop

By Kristi Oloffson · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

Police are still looking for a man who attempted to rob Cresent Donut, 231 S. Adams St., Monday night.

Little 500 all about tradition

By Jacob Stewart and Jake Stewart · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

As riders attempting to qualify for this year’s Little 500 pumped their legs Saturday, fans took deep breaths and bellowed chants and team slogans. Signs of support rose into the air and a euphoric sense overtook some of the most straight-laced students.

New student group brings ‘sexy’ back to animal-rights advocacy

By Lindsey Alexander · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

When people think of the word “sexy,” animal-rights advocacy doesn’t usually come to mind. But members of Revitalizing Animal Well-being, a new activist group on campus, hope to change that.

Around the World

By Abisalom Omolo · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

An Indian court has banned smoking while driving in New Delhi in what is believed to be the first of its kind in any major city worldwide, police said Tuesday.

Laundry is awkward

By Julia Boriss · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

As you walk to the laundry room of your dorm with your detergent in one hand and three weeks worth of dirty laundry squeezing out of your mesh bag in the other, I hope that you also carry with you a high tolerance for awkwardness. Because doing laundry in the dorms is about as comfortable as grinding against strangers on the A bus on rainy days.

Man who owes $200K in child support gets 2 years in jail

By Alexandra R. Moses · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

FORT WAYNE – A Florida man who said he did not pay more than $200,000 in child support because he doesn’t live in Indiana and because of his religious beliefs has been sentenced to two years in prison.

IU riding win streak into Xavier game

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

As the IU baseball team travels to play Xavier today at 3 p.m. at Hayden Field in Cincinnati, it’s riding its longest win streak of the year at six games.

Music school tuition could rise

By Brian Hettmansperger · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

Jacobs School of Music students could pay up to 24 percent more for graduate credit hours next academic year if the board of trustees approves a planned proposal. The increase would help pay for faculty salaries and school equipment, said Gwyn Richards, dean of the Jacobs School of Music.

Emergency wireless

By Abra Oliver · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

Cell phones are a convenience that nearly every American relies on to streamline their lives and make instantaneous communication possible for both work and pleasure.

IU senior and head referee Kendra Lower officiates a basketball game Feb. 27 at the Wildermuth Gym.

Senior ref wins officiating awards, directs intramurals

By Robert Kates · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

Senior and sport marketing and management major Kendra Lower works every day to disprove many misconceptions as a head intramural basketball official for the Division of Recreational Sports.

Stephen Marley takes headlining position from brother Thursday night

By Zack Teibloom · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley had top-billing at last year’s Bluebird show, but he’s taking a backseat to his brother, Stephen Marley, Thursday night.. Bluebird promoter junior Aaron Estabrook said Damian Marley doesn’t want it to be mentioned that he’ll be performing as well.

Hoosiers travel to Muncie for matchup with rival Ball State

By DeAntae Prince · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

Indiana in-state battles usually consist of IU against Purdue, but Ball State will be vying for the title of the state’s best team when it faces the Hoosiers in Muncie today.

City to hold annual 21 and over egg hunt

By Michael Reschke · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department knows that children aren’t the only ones who enjoy Easter egg hunts. That’s why they have held a 21 and older Egg Scramble at Bryan Park for the past nine years.

UPDATE: 11:20 a.m. Steffeys hire attorney

By Brian Spegele · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

Parents of the recently deceased Purdue freshman and Bloomington native Wade Steffey announced Wednesday they will seek legal assistance from a major Indianapolis law firm. This is the first indication the family might pursue legal action against the state for the death of their son.

Quarterly report

By Brian J. McFillen and Brain J. McFillen · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

My 10-year high-school reunion is coming up this summer, and I’m a bit nervous. Not that I’m doing well in the scheme of things, really. “Grad student” might not be as exciting of a job as “rock star” (or, OK, a lot of things) but it certainly beats “cubicle drone.”

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