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Jury of peers tough to find

By Alyson Brodsy and Tim Molloy · Sunday, Feb. 13,2005 11:55 p.m.

SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- Attorneys in Michael Jackson's child-molestation trial are turning to the tough job of finding jurors who can judge the pop star not as a legend but as a defendant. Finding a jury of peers is a daunting task when the defendant lives in a storybook mansion with its own amusement park.

Central Park Opens 'Gates' to public

By Alyson Brodsy and Verena Dobnik · Sunday, Feb. 13,2005 11:55 p.m.

NEW YORK -- The biggest art project in New York City's history debuted Saturday in Central Park with the unfurling of saffron-colored fabric banners suspended in 16-foot-high frames, providing a splash of sunrise 26 years in the making.

Actor Ossie Davis remembered by stars, friends

By Alyson Brodsy and Deepti Hajela · Sunday, Feb. 13,2005 11:54 p.m.

NEW YORK -- The stars of Hollywood joined the people of Harlem to bid farewell Saturday to actor and activist Ossie Davis, filling a Manhattan church with laughter and tears as a parade of admirers recalled his integrity, courage and devotion to family. Friends, fans and family members crowded into the Riverside Church for the funeral, gazing at a video screen bearing his picture that was hung above an altar.

Corner stone

By Melanie Sims · Sunday, Feb. 13,2005 11:53 p.m.

My papa was not "a rolling stone." For those of you who don't have the 1972 song stashed away in your iPod, the song lyrics go: Papa was a rolling stone/ wherever he laid his hat was his home/ (and when he died) /all he left us was alone. Even as a kid, I knew that having a father consistently in my life made me an exception to the social norm. The terms "child support" and "deadbeat" found their way into my lexicon long before I heard the one hit wonder of B Rock and the Bizz, "That's Just My Baby Daddy."

Umbrellas offer mode of expression, function

By David A. Nosko · Sunday, Feb. 13,2005 11:51 p.m.

The art of the umbrella takes on many forms within the boundaries of a college campus. When the storm clouds congregate across the Hoosier horizon -- as is predicted several days this week -- students use many tactics for sheltering themselves and belongings from spring precipitation. Some students equip themselves with "practical" umbrellas built to last through several storms; other students adore "fashion" umbrellas designed to highlight their rainstorm outfit.

Panel explores enigma of creative process

By Joelle Petrus · Sunday, Feb. 13,2005 11:50 p.m.

The question might have evaded the two musicians, two writers and a visual artist had they not been sitting side by side comparing mediums. Instead, the strangers came together to dispel an enigma -- the enigma of the creative process.

Sharon approves prisoners' release

By Alyson Brodsy and Josef Federman · Sunday, Feb. 13,2005 11:23 p.m.

JERUSALEM -- Responding to threats against government ministers, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ordered law enforcement agencies Sunday to crack down on Jewish extremists opposed to the planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

Iran to go ahead with nuclear reactor plan

By Alyson Brodsy and Ali Akbar Dareini · Sunday, Feb. 13,2005 11:21 p.m.

TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran rejected a European demand to stop building a heavy water nuclear reactor in return for a light-water reactor Sunday, hardening Iran's position on a key part of its nuclear facilities that critics claim is part of a weapons program.

Police complete evidence collection tied to triple slaying

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Feb. 13,2005 11:08 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Investigators have finished collecting evidence at two homes where a brother and sister allegedly killed their mother and grandparents and entombed the bodies in concrete in a basement.

Getting into the spirit

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Sunday, Feb. 13,2005 11:08 p.m.

With 15.5 seconds left in the basketball game and a score tied at 38, this game was a nail biter. And like any other game, both teams on the court committed fouls, looked to their coaches for support and had a crowd of fans on the sidelines cheering them on throughout the 30 minutes of play.

Tyson Invitational offers IU another hot chance

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Friday, Feb. 11,2005 1:28 a.m.

IU has a tough act to follow this weekend. The men's track team has the task of topping last weekend's performances -- four school records and two sub-four minute milers. Fresh off earning a No. 2 www.trackwire.com national ranking, the Hoosiers compete in the prestigious Tyson Invitational this Weekend in Fayetteville, Ark.

30 teams meet for heralded event

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Feb. 11,2005 1:28 a.m.

According to the Web site www.trackshark.com, all of the eyes in the college track and field world are on Randal Tyson Track Center this weekend, and that is exactly where the Hoosiers will be.

Grappling for the Big Ten

By Andrew Petersen · Friday, Feb. 11,2005 1:28 a.m.

IU enters a crucial weekend with two matches against the cream of the Big Ten crop beginning Saturday. The Hoosiers will begin against No. 12 Michigan State at the University Gym. The Spartans have dominated the series, owning an overall record of 44-17-3, including the last six in a row. IU hasn't scored a victory against State in Bloomington since 1991.

Battle on the bubble

By John Rodgers · Friday, Feb. 11,2005 1:27 a.m.

For IU coach Mike Davis, three would not be enough. Saddled with a 10-10 record with seven conference games remaining before the Big Ten Tournament, Davis said Thursday that the Big Ten is not receiving enough credit around the nation for its quality basketball teams, and he's ready to put a stop to it.

Community unites to cope with bigotry, discrimination in Bloomington

By Michael Beal · Friday, Feb. 11,2005 1:03 a.m.

In April of 2004 an IU student returned to his car at the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center to find it had been vandalized. The student was Jewish and the graffiti was full of anti-Semitic hate, with symbols including a swastika and the word "Jew."

Parents of drag race victim file suit

By Lori Geller · Friday, Feb. 11,2005 1:03 a.m.

The parents of former student Jeffrey Maiatico, 20, who was killed in an October 2003 drag racing crash, have filed several lawsuits seeking justice for damages inflicted upon them following their son's death.

Professors pick up chalk when network fails

By Adam Van Osdol and Adam VanOsdol · Friday, Feb. 11,2005 1:03 a.m.

Internet access in several campus buildings crashed early Thursday morning, preventing use of e-mail, OneStart, OnCourse and IUCAT. In classrooms where computers were needed, students went home early, unable to log in.

North Korea claims nuclear arms program

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Feb. 11,2005 1:03 a.m.

SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea announced for the first time Thursday it has nuclear weapons, and it rejected moves to restart disarmament talks anytime soon, saying the bombs are protection against an increasingly hostile United States.

Pre-Big Ten schedule acts as gauntlet for IU

By Andy Romey · Friday, Feb. 11,2005 1:02 a.m.

The IU women's tennis team is about halfway through its trek -- a trek through one of the hardest non-conference schedules in the country. This weekend brings No. 30 Wake Forest, No. 19 Texas A&M and Butler University to the IU Varsity Tennis Center for yet another step along the road.

Hoosiers continue road woes at PSU

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Feb. 11,2005 1 a.m.

Finding a way to win on the road during conference play is something IU has been searching for all season. The search will continue for at least one more game as the Hoosiers fell to No. 25 Penn State 67-45 in University Park, Pa. at the Bryce Jordan Center.