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U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of death row inmate

By Alexandra R. Moses · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:28 p.m.

SOUTH BEND -- The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal of a death row inmate convicted in the 1989 beating death of his former wife while out of prison on a brief furlough.

Aver's Pizza raises price of 'Crazy 8' deal

By Ben Woodson and Benjamin Woodson · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:28 p.m.

Students who call Aver's Pizza wanting a late night snack could be in for a surprise after July 1.

Baseball to finish with Purdue

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:26 p.m.

Even though Indiana (25-26, Big Ten 8-19) is eliminated from the postseason, the Hoosiers will look to end on a high note as they battle Purdue (21-27, Big Ten 14-10) this weekend at Sembower Field. The first game of the series will be played Friday at 3 p.m.

Men's tennis sends Praibis to NCAAs

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:25 p.m.

After originally not being selected to the main draw of the NCAA Singles tennis Championships, senior Jakub Praibis has moved from second alternate to the main draw.

Hoosiers wrap up Crimson and Gold Cup for the year

Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:24 p.m.

For the first time since the 2001-2002 season, IU has won the Crimson and Gold Cup.

Men's golf looks to advance at NCAAs

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:22 p.m.

For the second straight season the IU men's golf team will be fighting for the right to particpate in the NCAA Championships, as they compete in the NCAA East Regional Thursday through Saturday at the Golf Club of Tennessee in Nashville, Tenn.

Hockey coach to receive Masters of Divinity degree

By Ab D. Phillip · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:21 p.m.

A Pennsylvania religious seminary will bestow an IU biology professor with a three-year Master of Divinity degree Friday, according to a press release.

Former winner set to replace defending champ at Indy 500

By Aaron Beard and Mike Harris · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:21 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Former Indy winner Kenny Brack is coming back to the Brickyard, summoned to replace the injured driver who once filled in for him: defending champion Buddy Rice.

Derby winner prepares for Preakness

By Aaron Beard and Richard Rosenblatt · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:20 p.m.

BALTIMORE -- The morning after the Kentucky Derby, Kiaran McLaughlin stood outside his barn at Churchill Downs wearing the smile of winner.

NBA looks to tighten drug testing policy following hearing

By Aaron Beard and Howard Fendrich · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:19 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- The NBA wants to kick players out of the league for a third failed steroid test and double the punishment for a first offense, commissioner David Stern told a House panel Wednesday, the latest example of a professional sport moving to tighten its drug policy in the face of congressional scrutiny.

Column wasn't funny

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:08 p.m.

In the May 12 column by Mr. Glenesk titled "To the remaining, b-ware" I was horrified to read about one student's vision of the "townies".

Column is insensitive, insults local residents

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:07 p.m.

I am a former "townie" of Bloomington, I grew up in the suburbs on the southeast side away from campus.

Column is offensive to Bloomingtonians

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:06 p.m.

I was shocked to see a column in the May 12 IDS by Mr. Glenesk titled "To the remaining, b-ware." This column is highly offensive to those of us who are considered "townies."

IU policy on Benton Mural is hypocritical

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:05 p.m.

I disagree with some of President Herbert's opinions in regard to the Benton mural in Woodburn 100. First off, I do agree that the mural serves as a reminder of the KKK and the atrocities they caused.

Bloomington 'townies' were misrepresented

By Bekka Potter · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:05 p.m.

I am writing in response to Matt Glenesk's May 12 column, entitled "To the remaining, b-ware." As a senior at IU as well as a so-called "townie," I am extremely offended by the elitism offered by Mr. Glenesk.

Columnist doesn't know Bloomington very well

By Jeanne Borrill · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:04 p.m.

As both an IDS alumna and a native Bloomingtonian, I was deeply offended by Matt Glenesk's column, "To the remaining, b-ware."

Summer SRSC fee is only fair

By Abra Oliver · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8 p.m.

The SRSC and HPER have always charged students a membership fee for the summer. But paying this fee isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Tennessee marble quarried for Capitol project

By Abdullah AlShihri and Duncan Mansfield · Wednesday, May 18,2005 7:56 p.m.

FRIENDSVILLE, Tenn. -- With diamond-tipped saws and gushing jets of water, the last active quarries for a distinctive pink and reddish-brown marble exclusive to eastern Tennessee are being mined for a massive addition to the U.S. Capitol.

IU professor prosecutes case in favor of wine connoisseurs

By Mike Malik · Wednesday, May 18,2005 7:48 p.m.

A U.S. Supreme Court decision Monday could potentially make it easier for Indiana wine connoisseurs to buy their favorite drink directly from out-of-state wineries, thanks in part to an IU professor.

Ten-day Bloomington Early Music festival to kick off friday

By Adam Sedia · Wednesday, May 18,2005 7:45 p.m.

To some listeners, "old" music is what was popular two years ago. The music Bloomingtonians are about to hear, however, will be no more than 200 years old -- true oldies.

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