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Swing dance soiree teaches lindy hop

By Jaime Cohen · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 1 a.m.

The number one rule of swing dancing, and for some the most difficult, is following your partner. The Bloomington Swing Dance Committee provided an opportunity Saturday night for students to learn all about a form of swing dancing called the lindy hop as part of a series of dance workshops. The classes take place the first Saturday of every month at the John Waldron Arts Center, 122 S. Walnut Street.

Trustees tackle interim issue

By Colin Kearns · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 12:50 a.m.

RICHMOND, Ind. -- IU-Bloomington administrators could be in line to step in as the interim chancellor at the beginning of spring semester after Chancellor Sharon Brehm announced her resignation Thursday.

Student dies after street race

By Elise Baker · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 12:50 a.m.

An IU junior was killed early Friday after a 120-mph drag race between students led to two separate wrecks. Jeffrey Maiatico, 20, was killed east of Bloomington when his roommate, junior Daipayan Banerjee, who was driving the vehicle, lost control of his 1997 Ford Mustang.

Councilman's proceedings postponed for 10-day recess

By Mitch Blacher · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 12:50 a.m.

Scott Wells says he's going to get some sleep this week. The Monroe County councilman's criminal trial isn't over, but it is taking a 10-day break. Wells said he is going to use the break for rest rather than worry.

Party all night long

By Alex Pappas · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 12:50 a.m.

You could hear the music from blocks away. It played for 36 straight hours without any hesitation. Everyone was on their feet, doing their best not to let exhaustion set in. For the participants of Dance Marathon this weekend, it wasn't hard to stay focused.

Former mayor dies of cancer

By Julia Balnford and Julia Blanford · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 12:50 a.m.

Former Bloomington Mayor and U.S. Congressman Frank McCloskey always wanted to make sure his voice was heard. During a 12-day hospital stay that ended last week, McCloskey asked his friend Regina Moore, who was at his hospital bedside, to get an absentee ballot so he could vote in this year's election.

Festival treats guests to amusement

By Jill Sankey · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 12:44 a.m.

Children and adults attended the Halloween Family Fun Festival from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Mathers Museum to celebrate Halloween activities.

Sorority craft show raises scholarship money

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 12:20 a.m.

The Christmas season began a little early at Binford Elementary School, 315 North Drive, Saturday morning. Cheerful gingerbread-man signs led the way as the scent of pies, cookies and spices filled the air. People cheerfully shopped for seasonal decorations and the gifts from local crafters at the eighth annual Tri-Kappa Annual Arts and Crafts show.

Solar storm of disapproval

By Alyson Brodsy and Anna Dittmer · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 12:09 a.m.

Last week, two major magnetic solar storms hit earth. The first blast was among the strongest in the last 11 years, followed up by another massive storm Thursday. According to one astronomer, the likelihood of two huge flares directed toward Earth coming so close together was "unprecedented" (Reuters, Oct. 30).

Church names first gay bishop

By Alyson Brodsy and Richard N. Ostling · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 12:07 a.m.

DURHAM, N.H. -- The Episcopal Church became the first major Christian denomination to make an openly gay man a bishop, consecrating V. Gene Robinson on Sunday as bishop of New Hampshire. The act almost certainly means disgruntled conservatives will break from the church.

CAFE not my cup of tea

By Alyson Brodsy and Vincent Carr · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 12:07 a.m.

In 1979, my aunt was driving her 1968 Cadillac Coup DeVille down a road in central New Jersey when she collided with a Datsun pickup truck. The truck sent her head-on into a set of four concrete pillars that were guarding a building. To this day, many of my family members say, "Thank God she was in that car."

Weather weakens wildfires

By Alyson Brodsy and Ken Ritter · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 12:06 a.m.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. -- A second wave of residents displaced by Southern California's wildfires returned home Sunday as a weekend of cooler, calmer weather helped firefighters begin to get the upper hand.

Woman crashes car into arena

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 12:06 a.m.

JACKSON, Miss. -- Federal officials said Sunday that a woman who rammed her car into an arena where President Bush had just given a speech had no intention of harming the president and no federal charges are pending against her, but she could face state charges.

That boy is such a cut-up

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 12:05 a.m.

Terror has a new name: Nathaniel Heatwole.

15 U.S. soldiers die in helicopter attack

By Alyson Brodsy and Tini Tran · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 12:05 a.m.

FALLUJAH, Iraq -- Insurgents shot down a Chinook helicopter with dozens of American troops on board Sunday, killing 15 and wounding 21 in the deadliest strike against U.S. forces since the war began.

The 4% solution

By Alyson Brodsy and Paul Musgrave · Sunday, Nov. 2,2003 11:19 p.m.

What will historians remember about 2003 in 50 years? If I gambled, I'd bet they'd recall the results from NASA's Wilkinson Microwave Anistropy Probe (WMAP), launched in June 2001. If you haven't heard about the satellite elsewhere, thank media short-sightedness.

Students prepare for weekend's Dance Marathon

By Alex Pappas · Friday, Oct. 31,2003 1:44 a.m.

When "Eye of the Tiger" begins to play over the loudspeaker each year and all the dancers come running out on the floor, Stacie England's heart stops, but all of her nerves are calm. England, IU Dance Marathon president, along with all the other participants in this weekend's 36-hour "marathon," have put in countless hours to ensure a successful event.

Chancellor leaves many initiatives on table

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike McElroy · Friday, Oct. 31,2003 1:43 a.m.

Sharon Brehm's days as chancellor are coming to an end, but the IU community will likely feel her presence for years to come. Brehm began many initiatives in her two-and-a-half year tenure as IU-B chancellor, addressing diversity concerns on campus after the Benton Mural controversy and leading a fiscal program for the University. Dean of Students Richard McKaig said Brehm's influence will not fade any time soon.

Runyan hoping for big finish in NYC

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 31,2003 1:23 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Marla Runyan has had her share of ups and downs this year. She barely finished the Boston Marathon in April. In the U.S. nationals, she won the 5,000 meters but ran slower than she wanted.

Hoosiers head to Iowa to face top 10 teams

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 31,2003 1:22 a.m.

The IU women's field hockey team heads to Iowa City, Iowa, this weekend to face off against No. 9 Iowa and No. 1 Wake Forest. The Hoosiers (7-8, 0-5 Big Ten) will look for their first conference win of the season in their last Big Ten game against the Hawkeyes.

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