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U.S. captures Afghan drug kingpin

By Alyson Brodsy and Tom Hays · Tuesday, April 26,2005 12:34 a.m.

NEW YORK -- An Afghan on the United States' list of most wanted drug kingpins, who allegedly forged a deal with the Taliban in exchange for protection, has been arrested, authorities said Monday.

Pope prayed not to be chosen

By Alyson Brodsy and Nicole Winfield · Tuesday, April 26,2005 12:34 a.m.

VATICAN CITY -- He kissed babies, blessed people in wheelchairs and joked that he felt like a guillotine was falling on him when he realized that he might be elected pope.

Bush urges Saudi prince to up oil production

By Alyson Brodsy and Jennifer Loven · Tuesday, April 26,2005 12:33 a.m.

CRAWFORD, Texas -- President Bush, meeting Monday with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Abdullah, was pressing that Mideast nation to pump more crude oil to ease gas prices in America.

Miller clinches game 2 for Pacers

By Alyson Brodsy and Howard Ulman · Tuesday, April 26,2005 12:31 a.m.

BOSTON -- Reggie Miller still had a big shot left in his 39-year-old body. Miller hit a 13-footer for Indiana's last basket, capping his 28-point game and leading the Pacers to an 82-79 win over the Boston Celtics that tied their playoff series at one game each Monday night.

Cakes' Takes on Ryan Phillips

By Ryan Phillips · Tuesday, April 26,2005 12:31 a.m.

It's that time of year again. The summer is fast approaching, but before you can return home and leave this endless sea of tests and term papers, you're forced to re-learn all of the knowledge you've spent the entire semester trying to forget.

Hoosiers head to Evansville before Big Ten road trip

By Kevin Dwire · Tuesday, April 26,2005 12:30 a.m.

With only a handful of games left in the season, the IU women's softball team will head to Evansville Tuesday to face the University of Evansville Purple Aces in their last non-conference game of the year.

Crosier follows passion for baseball to IU

By Matt Mattucci · Tuesday, April 26,2005 12:29 a.m.

Coming out of high school, Corydon Central's valedictorian, junior Clint Crosier, enrolled at Purdue to pursue his goal of studying aviation engineering.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 26,2005 12:28 a.m.

I learned this afternoon that the IU Bookstore will no longer be allowing anyone but a select few on financial aid and student athletes to bill their semester books to their bursar.

Bush must let everyone in

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 26,2005 12:21 a.m.

President Bush says he trusts Americans to manage their money better than the government, but he doesn't trust Americans enough to let them into his "town hall" meetings. You have to be a Republican for that.

2 weeks' notice

By Alyson Brodsy and Amy Obermeyer · Tuesday, April 26,2005 12:21 a.m.

This being the last week of columns for the semester, traditionally many writers will offer seniors a little tidbit of advice. However, because I refuse to cope with reality and actually graduate, I am probably not the best person to give that advice. Instead, I'd like to offer a little practical help.

Keep hope in the pope alive

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 26,2005 12:20 a.m.

If you haven't figured it out by the extensive news coverage, the Catholic Church has a new pope: Pope Benedict XVI. Many will ask, "What can we expect out of this new pope, and should we expect much change?"

Governor gets free lunch

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 26,2005 12:19 a.m.

There's no such thing as a free lunch. Always, somewhere in the transaction, the recipient of the lunch gives up something.

IU student reported missing found in London

By Mallory Simon · Monday, April 25,2005 12:37 p.m.

IU student Lisa Wright who had been reported missing by her family, has now been found in London.

IU student studying overseas reported missing

By Mallory Simon · Monday, April 25,2005 2:09 a.m.

An Indianapolis family's concerns are growing after their daughter, an IU junior, went missing last week while studying abroad in England. Lisa Wright, who had just completed an overseas program in London April 15, has not responded to any of the family's e-mails in more than a week.

Assault reported to IUPD

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 25,2005 2:09 a.m.

The IU Police Department received a report of another sexual assault on campus Friday night -- the third reported this month and fifth this year. The incident, reported by a 24-year-old female, occurred about midnight Monday.

Billing books to bursar limited

By John Rodgers · Monday, April 25,2005 2:09 a.m.

IU students not on an athletic team or holding certain financial aid distinctions will not qualify to use the bursar billing option at the IU Bookstore starting in August. The modified bursar service is the result of lengthy negotiations finalized between IU and T.I.S.

A Feast of High Fortune

By Michelle Manchir · Monday, April 25,2005 2:09 a.m.

The aroma of fried rice, soy sauce and other area Asian delicacies permeated the IU Auditorium Friday evening as IU's Asian American Association celebrated the 12th annual Taste of Asia Celebration.

Pope Benedict XVI officially installed Sunday

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian Murphy · Monday, April 25,2005 2:09 a.m.

VATICAN CITY -- In a broad message of outreach to formally begin his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI stressed his church's shared bonds with Jews and other Christians and promised followers Sunday he would not ignore their voices in leading the world's 1.1 billion Roman Catholics.

Titans nab Roby in draft

By Dan Click · Monday, April 25,2005 2:07 a.m.

After sitting in front of a television for more than seven hours Saturday afternoon, a lifetime's dream became a reality for former IU wide receiver Courtney Roby, who was selected 68th overall in the NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. "I was excited," Roby said. "It is definitely a dream come true. I'm just ready to get to work."

Senior sent out in perfect fashion

By Andy Romey · Monday, April 25,2005 2:05 a.m.

IU's women's tennis team sent senior Dominika Walterova out in perfect fashion. Literally everything went the way of the Hoosiers, both on and off the court. It started with a pair of victories: Friday's crucial 4-3 win against No. 41 Michigan and Sunday morning's 6-1 win over Michigan State. Most importantly though, they secured the second seed for next weekend's Big Ten tournament.

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