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IU music school alumna makes Carnegie Hall debut as Cassandra

By -Jenny Kobiela · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:36 p.m.

IU alumna and Indianapolis native Angela Brown will debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City this week playing Cassandra in the American premiere of the opera "Agamemnon" by Russian composer Taneyev.

Student attends G8 summit roundtable

By Sheeba Madan · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:35 p.m.

Fortune has been smiling on Dalia Kaikhasraw since her arrival at IU in February to participate in the Intensive English Program. Kaikhasraw, a Fulbright scholar from Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, attended the G-8 summit at Sea Island, Ga., last week. She spoke at a roundtable discussion on global women's issues which Laura Bush, Cherie Blair and Bernadette Chirac participated in.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:34 p.m.

Shaming Chicago uncalled for Recently, Jimmy Kimmel's late night talk show was pulled off the air because of mildly bad comments made about Detroit as a joke. In my opinion, the IDS should have taken a similar step when it came to Emily Cooper's editorial about Chicago ("The Bad Matter of Chicago," June 10).

Is anyone for Kerry?

By Alyson Brodsy and Jonathan Blanks · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:31 p.m.

Several months ago, I wrote a column titled "Who IS John Kerry?" I have yet to get a reasonable answer. Of course, there were a lot of letters to the editor slamming both me and President Bush for attacking Kerry, but none to my knowledge had much of anything to say in support of Kerry.

Local group tours many area gardens

By Jacquelyn Janowski · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:29 p.m.

The Bloomington Garden Club will tour diverse and private gardens this weekend in its 15th annual Summer Garden Walk from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, which includes Hilltop Garden and Nature Center and Oliver Winery. "The summer garden walk is great because you are able to view so many different types of gardens, from very big to small and personal," said Pat Bartlett, a member of the Bloomington Garden Club.

One nation, under who?

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:28 p.m.

It was a Flag Day that Michael Newdow would never forget. On June 14, the Supreme Court delivered the "under God" case for us. Should Newdow's daughter be forced to listen to the name of "God" spoken in public school while he attempts to raise her under his atheist beliefs? Facing an opportunity to create a solid Establishment Clause standard, the fab nine balked.

Motown dancing in the streets

By Alyson Brodsy and Greg Beacham · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:27 p.m.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- The Lakers left the court in pieces. Karl Malone kept his head down, Shaquille O'Neal absently slapped a few high-fives and Kobe Bryant jogged in late, encased in his own thoughts.

IU picks 25 Wells Scholars

By Derek Smith · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:27 p.m.

IU recently picked its Wells Scholars for the 2004-2005 academic year, but the names of the winners have not yet been released to the public. This year's recipients include 20 incoming freshmen and one current IU student.

Truly Remarkable Loon comes to Bloomington

By Sheeba Madan · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:26 p.m.

With a quarter century's experience in juggling giant bean bag chairs, spinning plates and tossing flaming torches, Truly Remarkable Loon will perform Friday as part of Buskirk-Chumley Theater's Family Series. Loon, who goes by his stage name in real life, said he is excited about his second performance in Bloomington. "I really like this town," he said. "It reminds me of Madison, (Wis.) where I live.

End of the Year Awards handed out

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:26 p.m.

The IU athletics department announced its End of the Year Awards Wednesday, honoring several Hoosier athletes. Junior Sean Jefferson, the national indoor mile champion, was named IU Male Athlete of the Year, and the Big Ten women's golf medalist senior Danah Ford was awarded the IU Female Athlete of the Year honor.

Pistons put proclaimer in his place

By Jeff Fuldauer · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:24 p.m.

As I dragged myself into the emergency room Tuesday night, all I could think was, "How did this ever happen?" As the sounds of celebration carried through the waiting room from the overhead TV, I watched as the champagne went flying and the tears started flowing. How did something like this happen? When it hit me. It's simple, really. The better team won.

IUPD Blotter

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:23 p.m.

The IU Police Department reported the following activity: June 12 • Nonstudent Leslie D. Duncan, 19, resident of 17th Street, was arrested on charges of illegal possession of alcohol, public intoxication, and resisting law enforcement at 14th Street. The subject was transported to the Monroe County Jail.

'Field of Dreams:' The ultimate guy movie

By -Alec Toombs · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:23 p.m.

In this critic's humble opinion, "Field of Dreams" is one of the 20 best movies ever made.

Treloar leaves IU for position at LSU

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:22 p.m.

In a spiral of change, another familiar face has left the Hoosier basketball program. IU associate head coach John Treloar has accepted an assistant coaching position at Louisiana State University under long-time friend and Tigers coach John Brady.

Camp S.O.U.L. program trains high school students

By Sheeba Madan · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:19 p.m.

As the cicadas become silent, 29 Indiana high school students have broken the summer's stillness by participating in Camp S.O.U.L,, a summer camp dedicated to teaching students about their black musical heritage. The camp began Monday afternoon and continues until Friday.

FROZEN delights

By Maurina Paradise · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:19 p.m.

With summer in Bloomington heating up, it is the perfect time of year to enjoy ice cream or, for the lactose intolerant, some cool dessert. Bloomington is full of ice cream parlors and their chilled delights. Each place has its own story and its own uniqueness that pulls people to them. A free standing brown stand, The Chocolate Moose, 401 S. Walnut St., has been open and operated by the same family for more than 70 years. Two of its employees have been there for more than 50 years.

'Along Came' a DVD with decent extras

By -Jenny Kobiela · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:18 p.m.

Reuben Feffer (Ben Stiller) assesses risks for a living, and boy does he think that his new marriage is a sure deal.

Program offers 'learning vacation'

By Karen Yancey · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:18 p.m.

The IU Alumni Association and the Bloomington Division of Continuing Studies will hold Mini University, an adult educational program, this weekend. The program was named one of the nine best campus learning vacations in America by "Frommer's Magazine."

Hit-and-run driver in custody 6 weeks after wreck

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:11 p.m.

A hit-and-run driver is in custody after causing a five-car accident at 10th Street and 45/46 Bypass May 6. Amy Gooldy, 33, turned herself in at the Monroe County Jail Saturday after a warrant was issued for her arrest. Gooldy is charged with multiple offenses including operating a vehicle while intoxicated, operating a vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance, resisting law enforcement, leaving the scene of the accident and driving with a suspended license.

The Temptations' 'Legacy' continues

By Brittany Hodge · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:02 p.m.

It's only fitting that the Temptations have an album called Legacy, since that's what the group has left for the music world.