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Songwriter’s Showcase puts local talent on display at Player’s Pub

By Rorye O'Connor and Rorye O'Conner · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

A quiet revolution is brewing Monday nights in a pub on Walnut Street. At the Player’s Pub, 424 S. Walnut St., local songwriters gather to share their music and create a unsual listening atmosphere for the audience. Greg Hill, owner of the two-year-old pub, said music has healing power, and it’s why he opened a music-focused pub.

IU BLOOMS

By Maggie Hames · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

Suddenly there are more people on the sidewalks and more faces that haven’t been seen in class for months. The flowers have sprouted and students are basking in the sun in the Arboretum. “It feels like it happened all of the sudden, the trees were suddenly prettier and the flowers just appeared out of nowhere,” sophomore Molly Kopp said. However, this heavenly atmosphere is not by chance. It is a combined effort of the Department of Physical Plant’s Campus Division as well as the Department of Facilities Landscaping Design team. “Our goal is to get as much color interest on campus for as long of a period as we can,” said Mike Crowe, director of the Department of Facilities.

Johnny Cash’s longtime lakeside Tennessee home destroyed in fire

By Alyson Brodsy and Kristin M. Hall · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – A fire destroyed the lakeside home of the late country singer Johnny Cash on Tuesday. The fire started around 1:40 p.m. CST in this suburb about 20 miles northeast of downtown Nashville. Fire trucks arrived within five minutes, but the house was already engulfed in flames, Hendersonville Fire Chief Jamie Steele said.

Hating for the love of the game

By Jacob Stewart and Jake Stewart · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

For those not aware, I did not begin my commentary career giving opinions on the sports world at IU, nor do I limit myself to this realm now. For three semesters, I have been an opinion columnist for the IDS. In the tackling of topics that have been at times controversial, from politics to alcohol consumption, I have received personal e-mails and angry letters from people who disagree with my writings.

In standoff, Bush invites Democrats to discuss war bill

By Abdullah AlShihri and Deb Riechmann · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

WASHINGTON – President Bush on Tuesday invited Democrats to discuss their standoff over a war-spending bill, but he made clear he would not change his position opposing troop withdrawals. The White House bluntly said the meeting would not be a negotiation.

Fashion foward speaker defines global clothing trends

By Natalie Platt · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

The F-word has a different meaning to Joanne B. Eicher, stretching far beyond the usual connotations of the word.

Around the world

By Abdullah AlShihri · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

Motorists can expect an easing of the recent gasoline price surge in coming weeks, with costs averaging about what they did last summer over the heavy vacation driving season, the government said Tuesday.

(Almost) all smiles

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

When news of the 2007 commencement speaker selection seeped through campus, neither enthusiasm nor eye rolls occurred to any large extent. Quite to the contrary: “Who’s that?”

Court reverses juvenile penalty over controversial MySpace post

By Alexandra R. Moses and Charles Wilson · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – A judge violated a middle-school student’s free-speech rights when he placed her on probation for posting an expletive-laden entry on MySpace criticizing her principal over school policy on body piercings, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled.

Sports Illustrated writer Frank Deford to speak in Alumni Hall tonight

By Whitney Biber · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

Sportswriter and commentator Frank Deford will give a lecture titled “Sports and Journalism,” at 7 p.m. today at Alumni Hall in the Indiana Memorial Union. His lecture is free to the public.

UPDATE 5:58 p.m.: Sampson inks 6th recruit for next season

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

The IU men’s basketball team added yet another player to its already-illustrious 2007 recruiting class. Chicago native DeAndre Thomas – a 6-foot-8, 295-pound forward from Chipola College Junior College in Florida – signed his national letter of intent to play for the Hoosiers next season, IU coach Kelvin Sampson announced Wednesday afternoon.

Web site addresses depression among 18- to 24-year-olds

By Anna Radtke · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

Although the reasons for depression vary, it is a common problem among college students. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students, according to the Web site halfofus.com.

The life of this world

By Brian Stewart · Tuesday, April 10,2007 12 a.m.

This is a column I always expected to write, if only to justify to baffled and exasperated family and friends my choice to skip out on the upcoming graduation festivities. The pomp and circumstance of this silly day never really took with me. Still, I keep having to pinch myself, that I am now on the cusp of the daunting “real world.”

Steffey auction raises $17,675

By Elizabeth Dilts · Tuesday, April 10,2007 12 a.m.

In a community whose hallmark is helping, Bloomington residents exceeded expectations by raising $17,675 for the Wade Steffey Memorial Fund, a fund established in the name of the former Purdue student who was found dead after a three-month search.

Student-produced documentary plays role in freeing prisoner after nearly 30 years

By Ab D. Phillip · Tuesday, April 10,2007 12 a.m.

Northwestern University senior Ashima Singal and Johnnie Savory met for the first time in prison.

New Hoosier executive team to take office for IUSA on Friday

By Beka Mech · Tuesday, April 10,2007 12 a.m.

The Hoosier executive party-elect of the IU Student Association will take office on Friday.

National Guard units from 4 states tapped for possible tour in Iraq

By Abisalom Omolo and Pauline Jelinek · Tuesday, April 10,2007 12 a.m.

WASHINGTON – About 13,000 National Guard troops are receiving notice to prepare for possible deployment to Iraq, making it the second tour for several thousand of them.

IU sweeps Monday doubleheader vs. Wildcats

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Tuesday, April 10,2007 12 a.m.

Maybe the IU baseball team should play more Monday doubleheaders. With weekend weather conditions forcing the Hoosiers to play a Big Ten twin bill, IU (13-13, 3-5) took two games, 5-4 and 5-2, from Northwestern to split the four-game series with the Wildcats.

UPDATE: 4:40 p.m. IU professor nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

By Chelsea Merta · Tuesday, April 10,2007 12 a.m.

IU professor of medicine Dr. Joseph Mamlin has been nominated for the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.

Erika and Heather, Belgian draft horses, bring a keg of Lebowski Lager from Upland Brewery to Yogi’s Grill and Bar Monday afternoon during the Dyngus Day celebration.

Dyngus daze

By Brian Hettmansperger · Tuesday, April 10,2007 12 a.m.

Two Belgian draft horses pulling an authentic beer wagon entered the Yogi’s Grill and Bar parking lot at 5 p.m. Monday. The wagon is filled with Dyngus Day party-goers and kegs of Lebowski Lager from Upland Brewery. After arriving, the beer and the party-goers made a quick exit off the wagon and into the bar to get the party started.