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Parents should screen TV shows

Sen. Joseph Lieberman wants to pull the plug on MTV's "Jackass." The conscientious senator explained in a statement, "It is irresponsible for MTV to air these kinds of stunts on a program clearly popular with young teens, to air it at a time when many of them are likely to be watching and to do so without adequate warnings."

Founders Day Ceremony to honor professors, students

IU will celebrate its 181st birthday this weekend with the annual Founders Day ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday in Assembly Hall. The University will honor 15 professors and an associate instructor for their outstanding teaching, research or service, as well as students who've earned academic honors in the previous two semesters.

Play explores identity, power of language

It doesn't always take guns, airplanes, armies or brute force to win a war. In the case of Great Britain's occupation and overtaking of Ireland in the 19th century, it took words. Irish playwright Brian Friel's "Translations" explores the destructive and healing powers of language, and how one's native tongue shapes one's identity. "Translations" opens at 8 p.m. today at the University Theatre.

BPD Blotter

Police arrested a man after a fight at Kilroy's on Kirkwood, 502 E. Fifth St., early Wednesday morning, police said. Another man said he had been struck with a fist and was shouted at as he left the bar, police reports said. After the man fell to the ground, the first man continued to hit him, police said.

City might be wildlife habitat

If two local environmental activists have it their way, Bloomington will be the fourth city in the nation to be certified as a community wildlife habitat.

Computing at IU developed over time

In 1998, technology was on the upswing at IU. University Information Technology Services upgraded the campus computers in January, giving each machine 64 megabytes of memory and an operating system that premiered a new technology -- "multitasking."

Specialty groceries offer unique options

Ready-to-use vegetable broth, Hello Kitty Ramen noodles, ready-to-serve chai tea and meatless bologna weren't items one could just find on the shelves of a supermarket, until recently.

2 tickets announce for RHA positions

With the Residence Hall Association elections just around the corner, candidates for the four executive positions have defined their platforms and goals and are ready to try to convince voters to vote for them.

Amnesty sponsors concert to raise funds

To raise money for Amnesty International's campaign to strop torture, the IU chapter is sponsoring a free concert 7 p.m. Saturday at Collins Center's Cheshire Cafe. Some of the featured bands include Indiana Trip Factory, Level 9, Manik, Maleeq and the Milwaukee Playboys.

Orchestra gives flawless concert

The IU Philharmonic Orchestra is by far the most impressive of all the music school orchestras that have performed at the Musical Arts Center this semester. The orchestra played Beethoven's "Piano Concerto No. 5" and "Ein Heldenleben" by Richard Strauss with mastery Wednesday night. Each piece was around 40 minutes.

Doctors announce discovery of improved HIV drug

At the eighth Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections Feb. 4-8 in Chicago, doctors announced new drugs that demonstrate an extraordinary ability to keep HIV from replicating.

McNeely named AD

IU President Myles Brand announced today that Michael McNeely will replace retiring athletics director Clarence Doninger in July.

Memories of an epidemic

This AIDS awareness week was not out of the ordinary. There were the usual talks and conferences that no one seemed to get excited about. A long time has passed since my days of involvement with the issues of AIDS, and I thought it might be interesting to see what was happening. That day proved to be one that stirred old memories and a realization that I had lived through what was called the AIDS epidemic.

Weiser unlikely to leave CSU

According to Colorado news outlets, Colorado State University athletics director Tim Weiser -- the frontrunner to replace athletics director Clarence Doninger -- withdrew his name from consideration Wednesday. Colorado State sports information director Gary Ozzello spoke with Weiser Wednesday, and said Weiser plans to remain in Fort Collins, Colo. "When I spoke to him today, he reiterated to me that he was at Colorado State and that he anticipated being there for a long time," Ozzello told The Associated Press.

New bill to end agents' 'secret gifts'

In a move to end the "secret gifts, unrealistic promises and other misleading tactics" used by athlete agents, the state Senate passed a bill Tuesday authored by Vi Simpson, D- Ellettsville. Simpson said she believes these are the problems that face student athletes, their agents and universities today.

Forum addresses security breach

Officials from several University departments met Wednesday night to answer students' questions about a recent security breach at the bursar's office, but some of the 350 students there weren't happy with the answers. The breach, which students found out about last week, exposed the names and social security numbers of more than 3,000 students.

Fans: 'Keep Mike Davis'

As interim head coach Mike Davis was introduced in Assembly Hall Wednesday night, IU legend Walt Bellamy stood and applauded. But he wasn't just being polite.He's a big Mike Davis fan. So is Kent Benson. Damon Bailey is, too. Add Calbert Cheaney, Archie Dees, Bob Leonard and Jimmy Rayl to the list. On a night celebrating the last century of Indiana basketball, the hot topic of conversation was the future of IU basketball and whether it should include Davis.

Indiana lawmakers optimistic

Indiana legislators listened intently to what President George W. Bush had to say during his first national address before Congress Tuesday. Bush largely focused on the budget he submitted Wednesday, the centerpiece of which is his 10-year, $1.7 trillion across-the-board tax cut plan.

Way of the Gun

Glenn Gass -- a student's dream

Two and a half years ago, my life fell apart. Studying history continuously for three years had weakened my mind and body, and I began to suffer panic attacks.