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Burglary at Taco Bell thwarted

By Sarah Core · Monday, March 27,2006 5:15 p.m.

A Bloomington man was arrested early Thursday morning after confessing to police that he had planned to rob the Taco Bell on South Walnut Street. Joshua H. Arthur, 18, a Taco Bell employee, was charged with attempted burglary after Bloomington police found him in the woods behind the fast food restaurant with a black bag and ski mask.

ONLINE ONLY: The Weekly Weird

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 27,2006 5:04 p.m.

DENVER -- A makeshift mannequin that failed to fool police monitoring the high-occupancy vehicle lane on Highway 36 fetched $15,000 in an auction on eBay, with proceeds going to charity, the buyer announced. Denver-based Video Professor bought the Styrofoam head, coat hanger, and clothing stuffed with newspapers from HOV scofflaw Greg Pringle, 53, of Broomfield, said Brian Olson, a company spokesman.

UPDATE: Man arrested for attempted murder

By Alyson Brodsy and Audrie Garrison · Monday, March 27,2006 2:07 p.m.

Bloomington police arrested Chad Luck on preliminary charges of attempted murder and armed robbery resulting in serious body injury early Sunday Morning, according to a press release issued by BPD Captain Joe Qualters.

Spaghetti and strip clubs

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 27,2006 10:33 a.m.

The sixth season of the HBO series "The Sopranos" began March 12. Its much-anticipated return after almost two years is a spark in my fire of TV love. I don't watch many new TV shows anymore. I watch more sitcom reruns on TBS than anything else. But with their return to TV, Tony and Carmela's violent and tumultuous lives have made their way back into my routine.

President visits Indianapolis

By Carrie Ritchie · Monday, March 27,2006 2:39 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- About 500 supporters of Rep. Mike Sodrel, R-9th District, came to a fundraiser at the Murat Centre's Egyptian Room Friday to hear President George W. Bush speak. The president's speech yielded constant cheering and applause from the crowd -- despite protesters marching outside -- and about $500,000 for the Republican congressman's re-election campaign, said Cam Savage, Sodrel's chief of staff.

Drag pageant draws crowd

By Rachel Skybetter · Monday, March 27,2006 2:39 a.m.

During the first round question-and-answer session of the 15th annual Miss Gay IU drag pageant, contestant Naomi Divine answered with, "We're here, we're queer, we're proud and we're gonna live for it." Her response captured the mood of the event, which was hosted by OUT, IU's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Student Union, Friday at the IU Auditorium.

Quarterfinals loss means goodbye for Hoosiers' dynamic duo

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Monday, March 27,2006 2:39 a.m.

MILWAUKEE -- The final buzzer echoed through the Al Maguire Center Friday night as the Marquette fans cheered their team's WNIT quarterfinals victory. Quietly in front of the scorer's table, the 2005-06 IU women's basketball team came together one last time and then walked off the court together while the PA announcer thanked both players and fans for a great game. And that was it for seniors Cyndi Valentin and Jenny DeMuth.

Experiencing Asia

By Alyson Brodsy and Andrea Alumbaugh · Monday, March 27,2006 2:39 a.m.

Hundreds of people spanning a wide range of ages and backgrounds gathered at the IU Auditorium Sunday night to get a "Taste of Asia" at the Asian American Association's 13th annual celebratory and cultural event. A variety of performances primarily from IU student groups preceded a sampling of various Asian foods Bloomington restaurants donated.

Cutters, Kappa Delta take poles

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 27,2006 2:39 a.m.

Kappa Delta rider Lauren Ziemba's Little 500 wasn't supposed to be like this. Because of an injury to teammate Mary Gaz Thursday night, Ziemba doubled her workload and peddled two laps during Saturday's qualifications. "I'm a senior this year and I thought this isn't how my senior year is supposed to be," she said. "I'm not supposed to ride two laps. It's supposed to go perfect -- perfect weather, perfect track, perfect quals."

Campaign visit touched current, former IU community

By Carrie Ritchie · Monday, March 27,2006 2:39 a.m.

As President George W. Bush entered the Murat Centre, both protesters and supporters were visible outside the facility. Eight members of IU College Republicans came with posters reading "IU College Republicans love Bush" and a life-size cardboard cut-out of the president. "Our goal was just to welcome him to the community and let him know there are supporters," said Dave White, IUCR's political director, who coordinated the trip.

Anderson brings tough defense to Missouri

By Alyson Brodsy and Jim Salter · Monday, March 27,2006 2:24 a.m.

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Mike Anderson's swarming style of defense and fast-paced play to the University of Missouri. Anderson was hired as Missouri's basketball coach Sunday, taking over following Quin Snyder's resignation last month.

IU seizes 2 Big Ten wins over weekend

By Jonathan Hines · Monday, March 27,2006 2:24 a.m.

The IU women's tennis team collected two wins against ranked Big Ten opponents this weekend at the Indiana Tennis Center and propelled coach Lin Loring, who is already the all-time winningest coach in NCAA history, to just one win shy of 300 Big Ten wins in his career.

Hoosiers' second team defeats No. 13 Spartans

By Jackie Faine and Jacqueline Faine · Monday, March 27,2006 2:23 a.m.

At its second away meet of the spring season, the IU women's rowing team nudged the second novice eight squad -- the team's second group of rowers -- to the meet's only victory against Michigan State on Saturday. Composed of Carlie Boese, Liz Marshall, Marla Alexander, Stephanie Hamilton, Rachel Bernhardt, Ariana Breckner, Stephanie Horvath, Nadia Haven and Christina Vernon, the boat surpassed its rival with a 10-second gap at the finish line.

Team takes 2 in IU Classic versus WKU and Wright State

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 27,2006 2:23 a.m.

After winning the Florida State Invitational and beating two ranked teams along the way, the Hoosiers played host to the IU Classic this weekend and ended with an overall record of 2-1. On Friday, IU opened up against the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers and took a 2-1 victory.

Hoosiers speed through Hartford in 3-game sweep

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Monday, March 27,2006 2:22 a.m.

The IU baseball team opened its home schedule this weekend by sweeping a three-game set against the University of Hartford Hawks, marking the first time this season the Hoosiers have won consecutive games. In order to sweep, the Hoosiers (7-10) had to come back in the bottom of the 11th inning of the final game. Senior outfielder Jay Brant came to the plate with two outs and third baseman Tyler Cox on second. Cox had driven in the tying run with a two-out double before Brant came up. Brant then lined a fastball into left field to plate the winning run. Cox slid head first to just beat the tag and give IU a 6-5 victory.

George Mason stuns Connecticut

By Alyson Brodsy and Joseph White · Monday, March 27,2006 2:21 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- George Mason's players stood on the press table, waving their jerseys to the crowd. Coach Jim Larranaga walked around with the nylon net around his neck. It won't be the same old schools from the same old conferences at this year's Final Four -- certainly not top-seeded Connecticut.

Seniors break school records at NCAA's

By Joel Sanders and Joel Sansers · Monday, March 27,2006 2:19 a.m.

Seniors Sergiy Fesenko and Kevin Swander eclipsed their own school records as the IU men's swimming and diving team concluded its season with a 12th-place finish at the 2006 NCAA Championships in Atlanta this weekend. The Hoosiers tallied 115.5 points, the most since the 1977 NCAA Championships, when IU scored 173 points for a fourth-place finish. Additionally, the 12th-place finish ties IU's best since the 1989 NCAA Championships. Overall, the University of Auburn scored 480.5 points to hold off the University of Arizona(440.5) en route to its fourth consecutive NCAA championship.

IU's WNIT run ends

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Monday, March 27,2006 2:17 a.m.

MILWAUKEE -- In the closing seconds of Friday night's WNIT matchup with Marquette, senior guard Cyndi Valentin found herself in a position most players can only dream of. With 11 seconds remaining in the game and the IU women's basketball team down three points, Valentin had the ball in her hands with the chance to send the game into overtime.

Yale's new freshman

By Brian J. McFillen and Brain J. McFillen · Monday, March 27,2006 2:14 a.m.

IU, like most universities, can't help but look to the Ivy League for ideas -- new ways of teaching, new fundraising schemes, the latest intellectual trends, knick-knacks to draw the attention of prospective students, etc. But, over at Yale, there's a new fashion trend that I'm not quite sure we can get behind.

Fall from Grace

By Matt McMullan · Monday, March 27,2006 2:13 a.m.

If you have cable, you've undoubtedly seen, at one time or another, the awesome natural force that is Nancy Grace. She, single-handedly keeping the search for Natalee Holloway alive. She, calling for the mangled testicles of Michael Jackson. She, frothing at anger at the slap-on-the-wrist sentencing of Florida child molester Debra LaFave. Like a divine wind, Nancy Grace comes into your home, passes judgment and moves on.