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IU sports medicine research presented at Denver Conference

By Whitney Mitchell · Wednesday, June 7,2006 9:10 p.m.

Last weekend approximately 50 IU faculty and students from both the Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses traveled to Denver to participate in the annual American College of Sports Medicine conference.

IU receives $8.9 million for AIDS work

By Zack Teibloom · Wednesday, June 7,2006 8:57 p.m.

HIV/AIDS prevention in Africa got a timely boost thanks to an $8.9 million federal grant to the IU School of Medicine, which will triple the number of patients that can be treated in Kenya.

Traffic restriction to close part of 10th Street

By Alexandra R. Moses · Wednesday, June 7,2006 8:57 p.m.

For the next couple of months motorists on 10th Street will soon see significant traffic restrictions that will close down part of road, IU officials announced.

Mourning After

By Sarah Core · Wednesday, June 7,2006 8:57 p.m.

Stuffed animals, handwritten cards, lit candles and enormous bouquets and wreaths of flowers tumbled against the fence bordering the neat one-story beige house the Covarrubias-Valdez family had called home. On the porch, a wind chime in the shape of the cross fluttered silently.

IUPD looks at potential hate crime

By Carly Dachis · Wednesday, June 7,2006 8:57 p.m.

The IU Police Department is investigating an incident in which the word "Terrorist" was written outside a student's dorm room. The student is of Middle Eastern descent, according to the reports.

First lady speaks at IUPUI

By David A. Nosko · Wednesday, June 7,2006 8:52 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- First lady Laura Bush swung through the Hoosier heartland Tuesday to share her love and dedication to American young people, saying adults are the most instrumental agent of positive direction and change for millions of at-risk children across the country.

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.

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