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IU professors awarded grant to study equality

By Jessica Gall · Wednesday, June 15,2005 8:44 p.m.

With his famous line in the Declaration of Independence that "all men are created equal," Thomas Jefferson highlighted America's early devotion to the ideal of equality.

Alumni connect with campus in annual weekend

By Haley Beck · Wednesday, June 15,2005 8:43 p.m.

It's a weekend to remember, or rather for reminiscing, as IU alumni from all over the country gather for this year's Cream and Crimson Alumni weekend.

5 former students to receive top honors

By Hannah Lodge · Wednesday, June 15,2005 8:43 p.m.

During the upcoming annual Cream and Crimson weekend, the IU Alumni Association will honor five former students with the Distinguished Alumni Service Award, the highest honor an alumni can receive.

Bloomingtonians to get a taste of town

Wednesday, June 15,2005 8:36 p.m.

This Saturday 41 of the best of Bloomington's restaurants, wineries and brewpubs will offer the Bloomington community a taste of what they have to offer.

Amethyst House helps rescue drug addicts

By Ben Woodson · Wednesday, June 15,2005 8:35 p.m.

Clarence West went to the Amethyst House to change his life.

IU professor wins achievement award

By Kacie Foster · Wednesday, June 15,2005 8:27 p.m.

When checking the mail a few months ago, IU alum, stage designer and Professor Robert O'Hearn got the surprise of his life.

Limestone sculptures on display at the Waldron

By Annysa LaMantia and Anyssa LaMantia · Wednesday, June 15,2005 8:27 p.m.

The Rosemary P. Miller Gallery located in Bloomington's John Waldron Arts Center has been home to many fascinating local art exhibits over the years.

Schooling ethnicity

By Brian J. McFillen and Brain J. McFillen · Monday, June 13,2005 9:40 p.m.

Last week, Philadelphia public school officials announced that all district students will be required to take a course in African and African-American history.

Michael Jackson acquitted of all charges

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, June 13,2005 6 p.m.

SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- A jury acquitted Michael Jackson on Monday of molesting a 13-year-old cancer survivor at his Neverland ranch, vindicating the pop star who insisted he was the victim of mother-and-son con artists and a prosecutor with a vendetta. Jurors also acquitted Jackson of getting the boy drunk and of conspiring to imprison his accuser and the boy's family at the storybook estate -- a total legal victory but one that may do little to improve his bizarre image.

Should the Patriot Act be renewed?

By Jeffrey C. Isaac · Monday, June 13,2005 1:11 a.m.

I do not support the renewal of the Patriot Act. Indeed, I was involved in the drafting of a resolution by the Bloomington City Council that joined hundreds of similar bodies throughout the nation in expressing concern about the Patriot Act's potential for the abridgement of civil liberties.

Bicycle ride pays tribute to fallen police officers

By Megan Hubartt · Sunday, June 12,2005 9:10 p.m.

Two local police officers will be among 24 from Indiana bicycling across the state to raise funds for families of fallen cops.

Bracing for a TWISTER

By David A. Nosko · Sunday, June 12,2005 9:10 p.m.

There is no Wizard of Oz at the end of most tornados.

Group defends state breastfeeding law

By Ben Woodson · Sunday, June 12,2005 9:10 p.m.

A local group is defending an Indiana law that says a mother can breastfeed her baby anywhere in public.

IU turning to outsourcing to fix budget woes

By Michael Zennie · Sunday, June 12,2005 9:10 p.m.

Facing a cut in state appropriations of $4.7 million over the next two years, IU is examining outsourcing support services such as food service and maintenance as one possible way to cut its costs.

Moderate earthquake hits Palm Springs

Sunday, June 12,2005 9:10 p.m.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- A moderate earthquake shook most of Southern California early Sunday, rattling nerves along with homes and businesses.

Freshman orientation begins today

By Joelle Petrus · Sunday, June 12,2005 9:10 p.m.

The class of 2009 will get its first taste of college today as IU's summer orientation begins.

New Bach composition discovered in library papers

By Stephen Graham · Sunday, June 12,2005 9 p.m.

BERLIN - A previously unknown work by Johann Sebastian Bach has been discovered in a crate of 18th-century birthday cards removed from a German library shortly before it was devastated by fire, researchers said Wednesday.

New local textile exhibit opens

By Jonathan Daugherty and John Daugherty · Sunday, June 12,2005 8:59 p.m.

Melinda Williams first turned to art for therapeutic value. Now, she is not only doing what she loves but also making a profit.

Meat meets Hoosier bellies at market

By David A. Nosko · Sunday, June 12,2005 8:42 p.m.

Community members can meet elk, cow and bison meat Saturday's near the front steps of City Hall.

Hoeppner recruits South quarterback

By Alyson Brodsy and Dan Click · Sunday, June 12,2005 8:40 p.m.

IU football coach Terry Hoeppner announced his second recruit, Bloomington South quarterback Ben Chappell. Chappell joins Ohio offensive lineman Pete Saxon as the most recent to join the 2006 recruiting class. The commitment of Chappell marks the first quarterback to commit since Hoeppner has been at IU.

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