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Scientists identify new cellular receptor for HIV

By Kristina Hunter · Tuesday, Feb. 19,2008 12:34 a.m.

Scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases have, for the first time, identified how the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) enters some cells in the body, which might help them develop ways to fight the virus. They found HIV uses cellular attachment to help its entry into the human gut.

Influenza: Attracted to the cold?

By Kristina Hunter · Tuesday, Feb. 19,2008 12:33 a.m.

The winter season is known for bringing many things: freezing temperatures, snow, ice and for many, the flu. Until now, the reason why influenza erupts primarily in winter has been a mystery.

Exercise is one way people with body image distortion try to solve their 'problem.'

Distorting body image

By Meredith Brown · Tuesday, Feb. 19,2008 12:31 a.m.

Are my thighs jiggling? Are my biceps big enough? Does he or she think I’m sexy? These questions are common for many, especially young adults and teenagers, said Laurie Legocki, a graduate student focusing on women’s sexuality.

Escobedo loses perfect season, IU falls to No. 1 Iowa

By Ben Homrig · Tuesday, Feb. 19,2008 12:31 a.m.

All season long, sophomore Angel Escobedo has given the Hoosiers a spark with his victories in the 125-pound weight class.

Hoosiers finish even in the water at Princeton Invite

By Kari Friedlander · Tuesday, Feb. 19,2008 12:29 a.m.

The No. 18 water polo team left the Princeton Invite with an even two wins and two losses added to their record. The Hoosiers (5-7) defeated Wagner and Maryland, but came up short against No. 6 San Diego State and Bucknell.

Students get chance at screenwriting

By Caitlin Johnston · Tuesday, Feb. 19,2008 12:29 a.m.

Sour Entertainment, a film company seniors Max Riesberg and Dmitrii Gabrielov launched in December 2007, is currently accepting submissions for a screenwriting competition.

Fun: Worth the money?

By Adriane Jefferson · Tuesday, Feb. 19,2008 12:28 a.m.

For sophomore Lauren Pfister, going to dinner, the movies or bar-hopping seems like fun, until she notices her empty pockets.

Hoosiers fall out west, finish 1-4 in Campbell-Cartier tournament

By Brandon Smith · Tuesday, Feb. 19,2008 12:26 a.m.

It took senior Kari Bettenbrock and the Hoosiers (1-4) four games and the time leading up to their last out in the bottom of the seventh inning to capture their first win of the season.

Just like old times (almost) for IU-Purdue rivalry

By Aaron Beard and Jonathan Hines · Tuesday, Feb. 19,2008 12:25 a.m.

Today’s game between IU and Purdue was supposed to feel just like old times.

LEAP YEAR BIRTHDAY?

By IDS staff and Ab D. Phillip · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 11:46 p.m.

The Indiana Daily Student is looking for students who were born on Feb. 29. If you’re interested in talking to the IDS, please e-mail us at campus@idsnews.com.

RPS to hold rock, paper, scissors tourney

By Amanda Bridgman · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 11:45 p.m.

Residential Programs and Services will host its first annual “Rock, Paper, Scissors” tournament this month.

Leading human rights activist to speak about genocide in Darfur

By Alanna Malik and Anna Malik · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 11:45 p.m.

John Prendergast, former director of African Affairs on the National Security Council and current co-chair of the Enough Campaign, will speak about the situation in Darfur at noon Tuesday in the Oak Room at the Indiana Memorial Union.

RPS launches Facebook page to inform students

By Amanda Bridgman · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 11:44 p.m.

Facebook is no longer just a Web site for people to network with one another. As Facebook evolves, IU’s Residential Programs and Services has decided to get aboard the Facebook train.

Hip-hop culture to be topic of lecture

By Elvia Malagon · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 11:43 p.m.

Georgetown University professor Michael Eric Dyson will lecture on hip-hop, Hurricane Katrina and Bill Cosby at 7 p.m. today at Alumni Hall in the Indiana Memorial Union.

Study states diet soda may cause health risks

By Nick Cusack · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 11:42 p.m.

Consuming diet soda might raise the risk of developing metabolic syndrome, according to a study done by researchers at the University of Minnesota and the University of North Carolina.

Around the World

By AP Reports and Abisalom Omolo · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 10:47 p.m.

Former President George H.W. Bush endorsed Sen. John McCain on Monday, a nod of approval from the Republican political dynasty’s patriarch that sends a strong signal to a GOP establishment wary of the Arizona senator.

US, European powers recognize Kosovo

By Abisalom Omolo and William J. Kole · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 10:46 p.m.

The U.S. and major European powers recognized Kosovo on Monday, a day after the province’s ethnic Albanian leaders declared independence from Serbia.

Letters from abroad: Milan: Where Versace meets Verdi

By Lindsey Landis · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 9:08 p.m.

BOLOGNA, Italy – Paris. New York. London. Milan. These four cities are known as fashion capitals of the world.

Dance performance to highlight theme of restricted movement

By Christian Hines · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 9:05 p.m.

Whether they are exploring the claustrophobic dynamics of a train car or the inventive acrobatics of concession-stand workers, members of the Windfall Dancers Company challenge audiences’ perception of space and confinement in their upcoming show, “Edgy Things in Small Spaces.”

The book will be available later this month.

IU publishes book with works from Art Museum galleries

Monday, Feb. 18,2008 9:04 p.m.

After two years of editing, writing and shooting, the IU Art Museum has compiled a “masterwork” of pieces from its galleries into a book, due for release later this month.

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