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Group hatches initiatives for research on computer games

By Emily Pickett · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

Computer games and academics typically don’t go hand-in-hand. However, Jeff Bardzell, assistant professor at the IU School of Informatics, and several of his colleagues are directing their efforts toward changing this. Through the recent foundation of the Enlightening Games Group, Bardzell aims to take the first steps toward promoting and initiating game research on the IU campus.

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Group to celebrate Persian New Year

By Shannon Valentine · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

The Navruz Student Association will prepare native Persian dishes and entertainment for the 10th annual Navruz Festival to be held this Saturday in Willkie Auditorium. The festival begins at 2 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

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Kids these days

By Indira Dammu · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

College Democrats are a strange breed. Their supposed support for a liberal agenda is undermined by the fact that they belong to a party whose ideals can best be summed up as “Republican-lite.” Evidence of the party’s incomprehensible platform can be found in nearly unanimous votes for the Patriot Act.

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Men’s riders seek pole position, green jersey

By Chris Engel · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

Growing up in Indianapolis, freshman Ryan Weisberger wanted to participate in the Little 500. The Phi Gamma Delta rookie will get his first taste of the competition this Saturday at qualifications.

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McCartney signed to Starbucks label

By Curt Woodward · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

SEATTLE – Paul McCartney was introduced Wednesday as the first artist signed to Starbucks Corp.’s new record label, lending an iconic nameplate to the coffeehouse giant’s latest entertainment venture. The former Beatle, who made an appearance over a video feed from London at the company’s annual meeting, said he expects to release his next album on Starbucks’ new Hear Music label in early June. McCartney said he was impressed with Hear Music’s push to use Starbucks’ 13,500 retail outlets as part of its sales plan. He also praised the company’s dedication.

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Steffey auction will benefit memorial fund

By Nadia LaMantia · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

A silent art auction that was initially organized to raise money for Wade Steffey’s reward fund will go on next week, but with a different purpose. The 19-year-old Bloomington native and Purdue student had been missing since Jan. 13, but with his body recovered March 19, the art auction will now benefit his memorial fund.

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The Complete Moron's Guide to: Painting Techniques

Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

With the School of Fine Arts Gallery and IU Art Museum kicking off a round of Bachelor of Fine Arts shows with the Painting and DART reception tonight, we at the Arts desk thought you might like to sound like you know a little something about the finer aspects of painting. Use our clever list of terms to keep you in the know tonight and a calendar of Master of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts receptions to keep you in SoFA’s social loop.

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Heart of Africa

By Shannon McEnerney · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

In Patrick O’Meara’s words, the attendees at Thursday evening’s IU African Student Association formal benefit dinner were witnessing something “quite remarkable.” Benefiting the nonprofit organization Giving Back Africa, people filled the Grand Hall in the Neal Marshall Black Culture Center awaiting a dinner and educational presentation on the necessary means required to aid the Democratic Republic of Congo, the “heart of Africa.”

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IU's tournament run ends with loss at South Dakota State

By John Wustrow · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

On Monday, IU women’s basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack referred to her team as the sensational seven. But on Thursday night, seven dressed players were not enough for the Hoosiers, as they fell to South Dakota State in the third round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament 60-53 in front of a sold-out crowd in Brookings, S.D.

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UITS theft leads to drug arrest

By Paige Ingram · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

A graduate student allegedly stole computers from University Information Technology Systems to pay off his crack-cocaine debt, leading to multiple arrests, according to the IU Police Department.

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SoFA hosts BFA, MFA exhibition

By Shannon McEnerney · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

This evening, the School of Fine Arts Gallery will open its doors to a vibrant exhibit, with murals and colors splashing the canvases. From 7 to 9 p.m., the SoFA Gallery will host a reception for a week-long exhibit of Bachelor of Fine Arts Painting and Digital Art. The exhibit will close on Saturday. Towering canvases line the walls of the painting exhibit, with portraits of people and different scenes.

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Warm weather of Arizona awaits Hoosier golfers

By Ari Shifron · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

What a difference one tournament can make. After a record-setting day at the UNLV Spring Invitational, the IU women’s golf team is brimming with confidence. “We have great momentum” after last week, IU coach Clint Wallman said.

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