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In a search for answers, 25-year-old finds success

NEW YORK -- The walls of Jonathan Safran Foer's apartment are covered with everything from a framed piece of blank paper from Susan Sontag to random sketches made by his friends. There is even an enormous canvas of a huge hand that the author himself painted.

Hoosiers get ready for No. 1 Duke

Make no mistake, the Hoosiers know what they are up against Thursday night when they face No. 1 Duke in the South Regional semifinals at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. They will be playing the best team in their region and the Tournament and probably the nation. And after Blue Devils' guard Jason Williams was named the Naismith Player of the Year Monday, IU will be facing the best player in the nation on the best team.

World music in bloom

Americana woman

Carrie Newcomer steps unassumingly into the Bakehouse, her simple black dress and flat-heeled shoes belying the national fame that's prompted The Village Voice to deem her a "burning talent." With a tilt of her head and a flash of green-blue eyes, she acknowledges the barista behind the Bloomington eatery's counter, asking how she's doing and what's she's been up to. The employee's face immediately registers recognition and she's hooked, telling Newcomer of the past week's events as she brews a cup of coffee for the Bloomington singer-songwriter.

Teams have one last chance to compete, bring members together, before big race

This is the last weekend before Little 500, and the teams get one last chance to test their skills in preparation for the final race. The last series event, Team Pursuit, has teams squaring off against each other to snag the two fastest times. The two top times face off in the final round to determine the winners.

24-year-old elected to IU Board of Trustees

As of Saturday, Jamie Belanger, fiscal analyst for the Iams Company, will be the youngest member on the IU Board of Trustees. Belanger will also be the first trustee to serve while living outside of Indiana. A 2000 graduate of IU, Belanger was elected by the IU Alumni Association to serve a three-year term.

Jordan River Forum

Reparations a bad idea Students ripped off Mayor Fernandez performs poorly 'IDS' errs in not covering Planned Parenthood issue Basswood Drive blockade necessary No place for ignorance at IU Mitchel doesn't analyze all the issues Column not reflective of America Columnist makes different point than intended

State discusses money issues

The state legislature is currently meeting to decide how to handle two pressing issues that could hit Hoosiers where it hurts the most: The wallet. One is the $1.3 billion deficit in the state's budget, which could result in a double-digit tuition increase next year. The second involves a court ordered re-assessment of all property tax bills, which could lead to a massive tax increase for some property owners.

GAO to sue White House

WASHINGTON -- The General Accounting Office will sue the White House for access to documents from President Bush's energy task force, the agency said in a letter Wednesday to congressional leaders. The GAO's statement that it will take the White House to court sets up a political battle over executive privilege. Monday, Bush flatly refused to hand over the documents, saying to do so would encroach on his ability to freely seek outside views.

Half full or half empty?

It appears to be a "glass half full or half empty" type of situation for new IU football coach Gerry DiNardo and his staff.

Around the Region

Civil case could head to jurors Teen accused of attacking police officer may face adult trial Man pleads guilty to escape attempt Sewer proposal would restrict new hookups

On controversial ground -- one year later

A large sign welcomes visitors and residents to the new Canterbury House Apartments just off State Road 37. But underneath the words "Construction By:" no company is listed. Jad Livingstone, a resident in the complex who also works in construction, explains why.

She's so lucky... She's a Star

Christie Griffin has a star quality about her, though someone else is really the star. Griffin, a sophomore, won the 'Body like Britney' look-alike contest sponsored by a Chicago area radio station in November. One of three finalists, Griffin's photo was chosen as most closely resembling Britney Spears. The grand prize was $5,000, a limousine ride to Chicago and four tickets to the Britney Spears concert.

Hoosiers rip past Wolverines

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- It was a painful lesson Wednesday night, but IU learned it could play without Jared Jeffries. And it was several Hoosiers Sunday who showed they have more confidence as a result of the 64-63 loss to Wisconsin last Wednesday at Assembly Hall. Jarrad Odle, Jeff Newton and Kyle Hornsby each had 17 points as the No. 22 Hoosiers stormed past the Wolverines, 75-55, Sunday before 11,379 at Crisler Arena. Chris Young led Michigan with 18 points. The win sets up a showdown Wednesday night at Assembly Hall between IU and the team it currently shares first place in the Big Ten with, Ohio State.

Author compares Pryor's humor to Greek drama

The style of humor offered by legendary comedian Richard Pryor can be traced back to the ancient Greek traditions of comedy and tragedy, Pulitzer Prize-winning author James Alan McPherson said during a lecture at IU last Thursday. McPherson, a University of Iowa English professor who wrote Hue and Cry, Crabcakes and other collections of fiction, said Pryor did something few comics have done before him or since.

'Blast' earns professor Emmy

When Professor of Theatre and Drama George Pinney went to bed Saturday night, he was almost sure he had won an Emmy. The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences had nominated Pinney and fellow choreographers Jon Vanderkolff and Jim Moore for an Emmy in Outstanding Choreography for "Blast!," the brass, percussion and dancing extravaganza that has its roots in Bloomington and has gone to London, Broadway and now the small screen, courtesy of PBS.

Charged Particles serves up a summer treat

Nothing spells summer quite like a setting sun, a warm breeze, cool jazz and neo-primitivist art.

The Living End

Mixing music with morals

'Single Sky' plan causes strike

An air traffic controllers' strike over a plan to unify Europe's disjointed skies crippled service Wednesday, grounding flights and stranding passengers throughout much of the continent.