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World class racism

By Aaron Beard and Andy Romey · Wednesday, June 7,2006 8:21 p.m.

It's almost an understatement to say racism has grown taboo in the United States.

Hardy's trial date set for Aug. 23; IU wideout faces two misdemeanors

By Alyson Brodsy and Matt Dollinger · Wednesday, June 7,2006 8:20 p.m.

IU wide receiver James Hardy appeared in Allen County Court Monday to set up his August 23 trial, where he will face hearings on his two class A misdemeanor crimes.

Three's a crowd: Hoosiers land two coaches and one recruit

By Josh Bagriansky · Wednesday, June 7,2006 8:19 p.m.

IU women's basketball coach Felicia Legette-Jack's tireless work continued over the past week.

College Mall unveils new option for steak lovers

By Ari Shifron · Wednesday, June 7,2006 8:09 p.m.

After months of waiting, LongHorn Steakhouse has opened its doors to customers at the College Mall on what was formally a parking lot near Dick's Sporting Goods.

Tuesday Farmers' Market opens for summer

By Laila Hayat · Wednesday, June 7,2006 8:08 p.m.

"Rabbits are taking over my garden!" exclaimed a customer, picking through a bouquet of green lettuce leaves at the Tuesday Market.

Hoosiers react to Laura Bush's call to help young people

By David A. Nosko · Wednesday, June 7,2006 8:08 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- President Bush's three-year initiative, Helping America's Youth, is underway and the first lady's visit Tuesday to Indianapolis has sparked increased dedication and hope for community members serving at-risk youth across the nation.

Vera Bradley endows $6.8 million to IU Cancer Center

By Julie Mahomed · Wednesday, June 7,2006 8:07 p.m.

A $6.8 million gift from The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer will go towards breast cancer research in IU's Cancer Center, loacated in Indianapolis, officials said in an announcement Monday.

Third Street structure would hold more classrooms and faculty offices

By Erika Biga Lee · Wednesday, June 7,2006 8:06 p.m.

Change may be in store as the IU board of trustees gather at IU-Kokomo Thursday and Friday to decide whether to build a new classroom and faculty office building and discuss other University issues.

Major entrepreneurship conference headed to IU

By Joanna Borns · Wednesday, June 7,2006 8:05 p.m.

The world's leading entrepreneurship conference with 320 researchers from more than 29 countries is taking place at the Kelley School of Business until Saturday.

IU Graduate student holds book signing

Wednesday, June 7,2006 8:03 p.m.

Jacqueline Jones LaMon, third year M.F.A. student in poetry at IU and Associate Director of the IU Writers' Conference, is the author of a new book of poetry on Quercus Review Press, Gravity, U.S.

City Hall showcases 'Carved In Stone' exhibit

Wednesday, June 7,2006 8:03 p.m.

The Bloomington Area Arts Council's Indiana Limestone Sculpture Symposium is a unique international symposium that focuses on the versatility of Indiana limestone as a sculptural medium.

IU Conference draws writers

Wednesday, June 7,2006 8:02 p.m.

The IU Writers' Conference, now planning its 66th year, annually attracts a staff of nationally prominent writers who are equally skilled and involved teachers.

Stars become DJs thanks to radio waves turned satellite waves

By Dan DeLuca · Wednesday, June 7,2006 8:02 p.m.

The buzz is over Bob Dylan, but satellite radio is crawling with rockers and rappers turned would-be Wolfman Jacks.

Modernization on the 'Mountain'-top

By Brandon S Morley · Wednesday, June 7,2006 8:01 p.m.

The IU Department of Theater and Drama summer season opens tonight at the Brown County Playhouse in Nashville, Ind. with "Smoke on the Mountain." It runs until July 2.

Last throes of Iran diplomacy

By Alyson Brodsy and David A. Nosko · Wednesday, June 7,2006 7:59 p.m.

Make no mistake: if the United States wants to preemptively attack Iran for whatever reason by whatever means using whatever weapons, we will do so with or without United Nations support and approval, as we did in Iraq.

Ensemble de Kilroy's

By -Nate Bethea and Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, June 7,2006 7:58 p.m.

You're sitting at Kilroy's on pretty much any given night, and it gets to be about one in the morning. Your head feels fuzzy from the glibly named shots you've had -- you liked the Frosted Pudendum, but weren't too impressed with the Dislodged Sinus Infection.

Age rage

By Alyson Brodsy and Michelle Manchir · Wednesday, June 7,2006 7:58 p.m.

I'd better start saving up.

Stigma from above

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, June 7,2006 7:57 p.m.

This spring, Kevin Logan, a high school senior from Gary, eagerly anticipated prom night, that special night that so many high schoolers look forward to each year.

House subcommittee approves $50 billion more for wars

By Abdullah AlShihri and Liz Sidoti · Wednesday, June 7,2006 7:56 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- President Bush would get $50 billion for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan for the first few months of next year, under a House bill a subcommittee approved Wednesday.

Greenspan: U.S. has absorbed oil prices

By Abdullah AlShihri and H. Josef Hebert · Wednesday, June 7,2006 7:55 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Wednesday that while the country has been able to absorb sharp increases in oil prices, high energy costs are beginning to stunt economic growth. But he also said sharply higher oil prices have not produced any "serious erosion" of world economic activity.

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