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Hoosiers acquire more than expected with freshman duo

By Andrew Shaffer · Friday, April 8,2005 1:30 a.m.

IU coach Bob Morgan visited Ballard High School in Louisville, Ky., looking for a utility infielder, David Trager. Trager's teammate, Chris McCombs, saw an opportunity and approached Morgan about watching a game he was pitching. Morgan agreed, and a year later the 6-foot right-hander has struck out 15 batters in eight appearances for the Hoosiers.

IU to reveal Bennett's replacement today

By Dan Click · Friday, April 8,2005 1:28 a.m.

After more than a month of searching for the next women's basketball coach, the IU athletics department will announce the new coach today at 1:30 p.m. in the Hoosier Room in Memorial Stadium. The new coach will replace Kathi Bennett, who resigned as head coach in March after five seasons. In Bennett's time in Bloomington, she compiled a 72-75 record and led the Hoosiers to one NCAA tournament appearance in 2002.

IN HOT PURSUIT

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Friday, April 8,2005 1:26 a.m.

For Phi Gamma Delta rain, cold and wind aren't enough to hinder a great performance. As rain struck during the 30th heat during Thursday's final Little 500 event, it was hard to see if there would be an end to the Spring Series Events.

Sparing weather draws students to Woodlawn Field for night games

By Kristin Fruehauf · Friday, April 8,2005 1:06 a.m.

It is 10:15 on a Wednesday night. Some students might be cramming for exams at the library, others slamming 15 cent drafts at the Bluebird. However, after the sun goes down, the 64 degree temperature gives students incentive to linger outdoors winstead of in the bars or at their books, enjoying athletic opportunities.

Truth, lies, and disclaimers

By George Lyle IV · Friday, April 8,2005 1:03 a.m.

On the back of just about every issue of the IDS Weekend magazine, there is a dual ad for Bluebird/Axis nightclubs. This week's ad features promos for various hip-hop and rock shows, a hot body contest and $1 Miller Lites.

Semester at Sea program offers different destination

By Sarah Walden · Friday, April 8,2005 1:01 a.m.

When students at IU consider going abroad, some think of the traditional countries first. Places like England, France and Italy are consistently at the top of the list. But 10 IU students decided to forego studying in these countries. Instead, they're spending this semester aboard the MV Explorer, a ship from the Semester at Sea program.

Walk aims to fight homlessness in city

By Jessica Levco · Friday, April 8,2005 12:58 a.m.

For the past three years, a path through historic Bloomington has paved the way for walkers to learn more about homelessness in their community. Homeward Bound, Indiana's 5K walk to help fight homelessness, kicks off this Sunday at 2 p.m. in Third Street Park.

Bomb thrown by motorcyclist in Cairo kills 2, wounds 20

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, April 8,2005 12:46 a.m.

CAIRO, Egypt -- An explosion apparently set off by a bomber on a motorcycle hit a tour group shopping in a historic bazaar Thursday, killing at least two people and wounding 20 -- the first attack targeting foreign tourists in the Egyptian capital in more than seven years.

Separate man charged in Collman case

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, April 8,2005 12:37 a.m.

CROTHERSVILLE, Ind. -- A 10-year-old girl who police say was abducted to keep her quiet about a methamphetamine operation was also sexually molested, but not by the man charged with her murder, authorities said Thursday. Anthony R. Stockelman, 38, of rural Seymour made an initial court appearance Thursday morning after being arrested Wednesday on a felony count of child molesting. Jackson Circuit Judge William E. Vance ordered Stockelman held on $500,000 cash bond at the county jail in Brownstown.

Community Gardens offers rentable plots

By Catherine Hageman · Friday, April 8,2005 12:36 a.m.

Spades and shovels aside, garden specialist Grant Pershing may be the most valuable tool in this garden. Pershing works in the Willie Streeter Community Gardens, an area of rentable plots of land for residents to plant whatever they choose. For $31, Bloomington residents can spend their summers tending to a 10' by 20' plot of land in the gardens, which feature organic or conventional gardening, as well as wheelchair accessible raised beds. Staff members, like Pershing, are also available at the gardens to assist with problems.

Hold on a minute

By Christopher Collins · Friday, April 8,2005 12:31 a.m.

There are a lot of wack-jobs here in America. There are a lot of people who have a crazy agenda. They will hoot and holler and do anything that is necessary to get on the news and get people to hear about it. When I first heard of the Minuteman Project, I thought these guys were probably more of the same, probably some wacked-out conservatives who hated Mexicans and didn't want them stealin' good ole American jobs.

Stars, stripes and McGriddles

By Kirk Nathanson · Friday, April 8,2005 12:28 a.m.

Congratulations, America! We're No. 1! As five-time winner of the World's Fattest Country award, we're officially a dynasty. Suck on that, France! USA! USA! USA! Accepting this award on behalf of the country is Burger King's "Enormous Omelet Sandwich," a frightfully disgusting pile of eggs, meat, cheese and salt that weighs in at a mighty 730 calories and 47 grams of fat. Because there's no better way to start your day than with coronary failure.

The eternal legacy

By Adam Sedia · Friday, April 8,2005 12:25 a.m.

These few weeks hold a very new experience for my generation -- it is the first time we get to witness the death of a pope and the election of a new one. The magnificent funeral rituals seen on TV are quite an impressive experience for anyone who hasn't seen them.

'Time' for smarts

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, April 8,2005 12:22 a.m.

For at least a year, we've heard from Gov. Mitch Daniels about the economic importance of switching to daylight-saving time. It makes sense that confusion about the time doesn't help anyone operate their business more efficiently.

Iraqi leaders name Shiite al-Jaafari new prime minister

By Alyson Brodsy and Traci Carl · Friday, April 8,2005 12:14 a.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Cementing Iraq's first democratic government in 50 years, one of Saddam's Hussein's most implacable enemies took his oath as president Thursday and quickly named another longtime foe of the ousted dictator to the powerful post of prime minister.

Bloomington literary magazine relocates to Pennslyvania

By Joelle Petrus · Friday, April 8,2005 12:11 a.m.

Town staples earn their notoriety by staying in town. That's how Bathtub Gin became synonymous with Bloomington for many local poets. The nationally distributed biannual literary and art magazine will continue to be synonymous with Bloomington until it moves printing locations to Erie, Penn., in August.

Graffiti artist shows work at Boxcar Books

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, April 8,2005 12:10 a.m.

It's a legal venue showing an illegal art. From 7 to 9 p.m. tonight, local bookstore Boxcar Books located at 310A S. Washington will showcase an opening of graffiti art by local artist Levi Jamison.

Graham Colton Band hits Indianapolis

By Lindsay DeWitte · Friday, April 8,2005 12:10 a.m.

While their last visit to Bloomington was as a headliner at the Bluebird Nightclub, this time around, the Graham Colton Band will have a change of scenery. The five-person pop/rock band out of Dallas is headed to Indianapolis for their show at 8 p.m. today at the Murat Theater, 502 N. New Jersey St. in Indianapolis, and are opening for "American Idol's" Kelly Clarkson.

Horowitz returns to IU to discuss classroom bias

By Stephanie Susman · Thursday, April 7,2005 2:25 p.m.

Where nationally known political activist David Horowitz goes, debate seems to follow.

Vote for Pedro takes IUSA reins

By Eric Tash · Thursday, April 7,2005 11:21 a.m.

Wednesday night marked the changing of the guard for student leaders at IU. Flanked by administrators and the outgoing IU Student Association administration, new IUSA executives were officially sworn in by Student Body Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian Clifford at the Indiana Memorial Union.