Region

Lebanese independence for Syria's sake

By Cameron Thibos · Sunday, March 6,2005 11:38 p.m.

It would not be wise to place any bets on the Middle East right now. Unprecedented and unexpected events are unfolding across the entire region so quickly it boggles the mind.

Sounds of the Andes and Africa

By Jimmy Rae · Sunday, March 6,2005 11:34 p.m.

From folk sounds of the Andes in South America to the exhilarating percussion and dance numbers from Ghana and South Africa, the Andes Manta & Paschal Younge and the WVU African Music and Dance Ensemble show had it all. The event, presented by the Raymond Foundation, took place 7 p.m. Friday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre as part of the 2005 Lotus Blossoms outreach program.

Jackson's accuser briefly lived life of luxury, celebrity hobnobbing

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, March 6,2005 11:33 p.m.

SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- They rode in chauffeured limousines, were whisked across the country in private jets and were treated to spas at luxury resorts. Along the way, the poor family with the cancer-stricken son circulated within a constellation of celebrities -- Chris Tucker, George Lopez and Kobe Bryant among them.

Professor focuses life on philanthropy

By Megan Hubartt · Sunday, March 6,2005 11:31 p.m.

Professor Leslie Lenkowsky has long been interested in helping others. The 59-year-old professor of public affairs and philanthropic studies has spent nearly 40 years of his life using every experience he has had with that objective in mind.

Student reports being fondled at Read Center

By Lori Geller · Sunday, March 6,2005 11:29 p.m.

A 20-year-old student reported being fondled by a man in Read Center early Friday morning, According to police reports, officers were dispatched to Read after the woman told police that around 7:15 a.m., she was approached by a man as she walked near a third floor elevator at Read.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, March 6,2005 11:29 p.m.

Celebrating a group of people is everyone's right Good points in this article? This article ("Black History Month is racist," March 2) was ridiculous and so were most of the follow-ups to it.

Project promotes unity in reading

By Catherine Hageman · Sunday, March 6,2005 11:28 p.m.

Michael Simmons wants to unite Bloomington residents. He isn't planning on using speeches, parades or persuasion. His weapon is the written word. Books, to be exact.

IU celebrates 185 years of history

By Hannah Lodge · Sunday, March 6,2005 11:28 p.m.

IU held its 185th birthday bash in Assembly Hall Sunday in a ceremony honoring students, faculty and staff. The ceremony, also known as Founders Day, paid tribute to IU's rich past, reflected on the accomplishments of the present and speculated on the future of the University. IU President Adam Herbert, who presided over the ceremony, emphasized the role of democracy and diversity at IU.

Let's talk about sex

By Evan Ross · Sunday, March 6,2005 11:27 p.m.

It's been over 50 years since Alfred Kinsey blew the door off the bedroom with "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male," and its follow-up, "Sexual Behavior in the Human Female." Since then, the world has changed dramatically: civil rights, the feminist movement and the burgeoning of the gay rights movement. In Kinsey's legacy, he established the field of sex research and made IU the premier university for exploring human reproduction.

Man accused of attempting to sell secrets

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, March 6,2005 11:26 p.m.

GREENFIELD, Ind. -- A man accused of offering to sell the names of U.S. intelligence agents to Iraq received espionage training in Russia about 30 years ago, a report said.

The devil, you say

By Brian J. McFillen and Brain J. McFillen · Sunday, March 6,2005 11:26 p.m.

From outrage over University of Colorado professor Ward Churchill's comments about the Sept. 11 attacks, to Students for Academic Freedom's campaign for an Academic Bill of Rights, academic freedom has become a pressing issue here in the hallowed halls. To discuss this, I have invited back distinguished expert in social phenomena Dr. Nick Scratch, from the University of Malebolge, Eighth Circle Campus.

IUSA denies fair election

By Anthony Breznican · Sunday, March 6,2005 11:24 p.m.

Every year for the past five or six years, the IU Student Association election has been prolonged by frivolous party complaints and Supreme Court hearings, among other things.

Assembly Hall site of reported assault

By Lori Geller · Friday, March 4,2005 1:43 p.m.

An 18-year-old female student reported that she was raped in an Assembly Hall bathroom during the IU-Purdue basketball game Tuesday. According to IU Police Department reports, the woman was found unconscious in the women's restroom on the west side near section C of Assembly Hall.

Hoosiers finalize schedule for 2005

By Dan Click · Friday, March 4,2005 1:50 a.m.

IU hopes that colonels are tamer than ducks this fall. The Hoosiers released their 2005 football schedule Wednesday. Originally, IU was scheduled to play the Oregon Ducks at home Sept. 10; instead the Hoosiers will play the Nicholls State University Colonels at 4 p.m. at Memorial Stadium the same day.

Hoosiers look to right ship

By Steve Brennan · Friday, March 4,2005 1:48 a.m.

For the first time all season, every one of the Hoosiers' opponents this weekend will be unranked. None of the teams have ever beaten IU, but the Hoosiers are not taking things lightly. Coming off of a loss to No. 6 California, the No. 9 Hoosiers hope to rebound when they head east to start the College Water Polo Association Western Division play.

Background check law stirs confusion

By Tony Sams · Friday, March 4,2005 1:47 a.m.

Indiana law requires some state institutions to conduct background checks on their potential or current employees. Whether IU is one of these institutions, no one really knows right now.

Daniels opens IU job fair

Friday, March 4,2005 1:47 a.m.

"My Gov Mitch" has dedicated his term as governor to revitalizing Indiana's stale economy. Thursday Gov. Mitch Daniels came to IU to persuade Hoosier students to stay in Indiana after graduation.

Founders Day 2005 event to honor faculty, students

By Andy Romey · Friday, March 4,2005 1:47 a.m.

While the news generally highlights IU's advances and endowments for research, Sunday the University will honor the other side of academia -- teaching.

Training under fire

By Mike Wilson · Friday, March 4,2005 1:47 a.m.

A single, forcible swing of the axe pulverized the front door, allowing the firefighters access to the smoke-choked house. A Bloomington Fire Department engine company had arrived to the residence on the corner of 18th and Dunn streets minutes after emergency dispatch received a frantic call from a student. She had been studying in the living room when she noticed smoke drifting from upstairs. The caller was sure her roommate was upstairs when the fire started and hadn't made it out.

Hoosiers fall in Bennett's final game

By Dan Click · Friday, March 4,2005 1:44 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The opener to the Big Ten Tournament that pitted IU against Wisconsin showed exactly why March is known for its "madness." In a game that featured 10 ties and 11 lead changes -- all occurring after the 11-minute mark in the second half -- the final lead change proved to be the demise for the Hoosiers as they fell 75-74 to Wisconsin in double overtime. Even though IU managed to get to the second overtime, it almost didn't happen.