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$10 million athletics gift given to IU

By Andy Romey · Sunday, June 19,2005 9:42 p.m.

IU athletics has received the single-largest gift in school history -- but it won't be enough to solve the department's recent budget woes.

Wright prepares for final days before draft

By Dan Click · Sunday, June 19,2005 9:42 p.m.

With the NBA Draft fast approaching, Bracey Wright is doing his best to stay busy -- his future career might depend on it.

Suicide bomber kills 23, wounds 36

By Frank Griffiths · Sunday, June 19,2005 9:33 p.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- A suicide bombing ripped through a popular Baghdad kebab restaurant at lunchtime, killing at least 23 people and wounding 36 Sunday as insurgents stepped up attacks nationwide, defying two major U.S.-led offensives aimed at routing foreign fighters.

3 Hoosiers pick up national, conference accolades

By Steve Harris · Sunday, June 19,2005 9:29 p.m.

A trio of IU football players -- senior Kyle Killion, junior Lance Bennett and sophomore Tracy Porter -- proved they are capable of performing on the gridiron as they recently received national recognition by pre-season magazines.

Dozens protest courthouse demolition plan

Sunday, June 19,2005 9:19 p.m.

WINCHESTER, Ind. --About 200 people toting homemade signs gathered on the lawn of the Randolph County Courthouse to protest plans to demolish the 128-year-old brick structure.

Group allows special needs kids to go sailing

Sunday, June 19,2005 9:18 p.m.

Five special needs kids and their families showed up on Lake Monroe Saturday for the maiden voyage of Heart of Sailing, a foundation that lets cognitively-impaired children experience the joys of sail boating.

Group provides alternative food for healthy lifestyle

By Kacie Foster · Sunday, June 19,2005 9:12 p.m.

IU student Adam Crane thinks affordable, healthy and fast food is not readily available to IU students.

IU alumnus, Pulitzer winner dies of cancer

Sunday, June 19,2005 9:11 p.m.

Gene Miller, 76, died Friday from cancer, according to the Miami Herald. He graduated from IU in 1950 and immediately went to work for The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette for $50 a week according to his obituary, which he wrote before he died.

Youth bare souls in camp performance

By Hannah Lodge · Sunday, June 19,2005 9:10 p.m.

In its second annual public performance at the Indiana Memorial Union on Friday, IU's Camp S.O.U.L. showcased the talent and discipline of high school-aged youths from across Indiana.

Arts fair hits downtown Bloomington

By David A. Nosko · Sunday, June 19,2005 9:05 p.m.

Arts and crafts as part of a viable arts economy is nothing new to Bloomington.

Deal exempts Saudis from weapons inspection

By George Jahn · Sunday, June 19,2005 9 p.m.

VIENNA, Austria -- Board members of the U.N. atomic watchdog agency approved a deal Thursday that exempts Saudi Arabia from nuclear inspections, despite serious misgivings about the arrangement in an era of heightened proliferation fears.

Local flavor in NBA Draft

By Jordan Majewski · Sunday, June 19,2005 8:56 p.m.

With the number one pick, the Milwaukee Bucks select..." As these words leave the mouth of NBA Commissioner David Stern, the 2005 NBA Draft will commence.

Hoosiers land South quarterback

By Dan Click · Sunday, June 19,2005 8:56 p.m.

In IU football coach Terry Hoeppner's first recruiting class he scoured the entire country for a quarterback. This year he only needed to look across town.

Dad, kudos on Father's Day

By Maggie Bozich · Sunday, June 19,2005 8:54 p.m.

Everyone has little sayings and mottos they live by. Some value the lessons the Bible teaches, maybe a proverb from their homeland or maybe like me, they value sayings they were taught by their father.

Sexual assault story offered misguided advice

Sunday, June 19,2005 8:53 p.m.

It was with both appreciation and disappointment that I read Kacie Foster's article, "Prevention methods key to stopping sexual assault" (June 13).

IDS Patriot Act coverage lacked necessary balance

By Andrew Lauck · Sunday, June 19,2005 8:53 p.m.

Monday's (June 13) IDS coverage included segments covering the U.S. Patriot Act, which has several sections scheduled to expire later this year.

Proposed Hoosier National Forest plan has flaws

By Ashley Mann · Sunday, June 19,2005 8:53 p.m.

I am writing to comment on the proposed revisions to the National Forest Service management plan that will direct what sort of management is allowed on the Hoosier National Forest for the next 10 to 15 years.

Media must gain trust from general public

By Todd Waugh · Sunday, June 19,2005 8:52 p.m.

I wanted to show my support for Lindsay Kerrigan's column, "I pledge Allegiance," in the June 13 edition of the IDS.

Columnist's view is 'breath of fresh air' for readers

By Ken Ebacher · Sunday, June 19,2005 8:52 p.m.

Regarding Lindsay Kerrigan and her column (June 6): Lindsay, what a nice "breath of fresh air" to read your column in the IDS, a publication usually fit for the lining of a pet's cage or for immediate recyling.

Columnist misrepresents diverse GOP

By Alyson Brodsy and Andrew Lauck · Sunday, June 19,2005 8:51 p.m.

Arrogance reaches new levels every day, especially when fueled by a misguided distaste and disrespect for another person, religion or even a political party.

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