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on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Feb. 11,2005 12:54 a.m.

NEW YORK -- The NHL and the players' association broke off talks Thursday as the clock ticked down to a weekend deadline for saving what little is left of the season.

'Up all night' to benefit Special Olympics

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Friday, Feb. 11,2005 12:29 a.m.

Right hand blue. Left foot red. Everything from Twister to a Gladiator Challenge to a couple of reality TV stars will be at Spirit of Sport tonight in Wildermuth Gym at the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. The event begins at 5 p.m. and carries on until 3 a.m. Saturday morning, but it's more than just an excuse to stay up all night to play.

Affecting affection

By Adam Sedia · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:59 p.m.

For many people -- more than just couples -- Valentine's Day is far from an occasion to celebrate. For those of us, like myself, who are very much single, seeing the surrounding atmosphere dripping with romantic sentiment can be quite frustrating, even depressing.

Around The State

Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:54 p.m.

Senate OKs bill to require pledge, moment of silence INDIANAPOLIS -- The state Senate approved a bill Thursday that would require Indiana schools to lead students in the Pledge of Allegiance and offer a moment of silence every day.

Students allowed to dig for answers in Israel

By Hannah Lodge · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:48 p.m.

This summer IU students interested in studying abroad will have a chance to learn about the history of ancient Israel personally. There's just one catch: They may get a little dirty.

Parking attendant robbed near Read

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:46 p.m.

At 8:20 p.m. a parking attendant was robbed while working at the Jordan Ave. parking garage north of Read Center according to IU Police Department reports.

Recovered pope released from hospital

By Alyson Brodsy and William J. Kole · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:46 p.m.

VATICAN CITY -- Pope John Paul II left a Rome hospital in his white popemobile Thursday, 10 days after suffering breathing spasms that left him bedridden and rekindled debate about his ability to continue leading the Roman Catholic Church.

On offense against offensiveness

By George Lyle IV · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:41 p.m.

Wednesday afternoon, king-sized snowflakes fell from the Bloomington sky. Standing in the snow by the Sample Gates were 20 or so Hispanic students and their supporters, holding up signs and protesting in silence. The snowflakes were big, but not as big as the chip on the collective shoulder of the IU Hispanic community.

Date auction unites Latinos

By Brandon S Morley · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:39 p.m.

"Give me five dollars" was the name of the game last night in the Indiana Memorial Union Gallery. Latinos Unidos held a date auction to raise money for an annual athletic event and to raise cultural awareness towards the Latino community at IU.

Social insecurity

By Kirk Nathanson · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:25 p.m.

Last week the President told us the state of our union is "confident and strong." What he neglected to mention was that it was Opposite Day at the White House, and the definition of "confident" was "blindly arrogant," and "strong" really meant "crashing and burning."

State employee charged with theft

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:25 p.m.

FORT WAYNE -- A former high school employee has been charged with stealing almost $34,000 from school accounts in 2002 and 2003.

Legislation introduced to reimburse active soldiers

By Alyson Brodsy and Kimberly Hefling · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:24 p.m.

EVANSVILLE -- When duty called him to Afghanistan, Dr. Anthony Carter closed his family medical practice in the tiny Kentucky town of Tompkinsville and laid off his 10 employees.

RPS: Really Poor Service

By Jeff Alsott and Jeff Alstott · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:21 p.m.

Residential Programs and Services sucks. As far as I can see, the entire meal system is designed to produce large quantities of cash for the University, which it does very well. This money comes from the students, though, and given what they're getting in return, students are getting screwed.

Love diversity this February

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:18 p.m.

Throughout this month, there are a variety of opportunities for IU students of all races to participate in Black History Month -- from art fairs to lectures to drum beatings and many other events at the Neal-Marshall Black Cultural Center and around campus.

Car bomb misses U.S. military convoy

By Alyson Brodsy and Mariam Fam · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:18 p.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- A car bomb detonated by remote control exploded Thursday in Baghdad, killing two Iraqis but missing a U.S. military convoy as insurgent violence claimed more than 50 lives. Clashes between Iraqi police and rebels erupted along a major highway southeast of the capital.

Chicago hip-hop finds its stars in the underground scene

By Alyson Brodsy and Anna Johnson · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:17 p.m.

CHICAGO -- Before Kanye West and Twista shot to the top of the charts last year, their hometown's hip-hop scene was an unknown underground of artists with huge local followings but no quick route to the national stage.

Senate approves measure to limit class action lawsuits

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:17 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- The Senate approved a measure Thursday to help shield businesses from major class action lawsuits like the ones that have been brought against tobacco companies, giving President Bush the first legislative victory of his second term. Under the legislation, long sought by big business, large multistate class action lawsuits could no longer be heard in small state courts. Such courts have handed out multimillion-dollar verdicts.

Chicago playwright brings the 'HEAT'

By David A. Nosko · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:15 p.m.

Community members seeking shelter from the freezing winter chill can hibernate underneath the yellow-orange glow and warmth of stage lights. In celebration of Black History Month, the Bloomington Playwrights Project is performing the play "HEAT," written by Chicago-native Marsha Estell and directed by New York resident Anita Gonzalez, at 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, until Feb. 26 at the BPP, 312 S. Washington St..

Abbas fires top Gaza security commanders

By Alyson Brodsy and Josef Federman · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:13 p.m.

JERUSALEM -- Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas fired top Gaza security commanders Thursday, Palestinian officials said, hours after militants fired dozens of mortar shells and homemade rockets at Jewish settlements there, breaking a 2-day-old cease-fire.

Prince Charles plans to wed Camilla Parker Bowles

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael McDonough · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:12 p.m.

LONDON -- Prince Charles said Thursday he will marry his divorced lover Camilla Parker Bowles in April, putting an official seal on a long romance that Princess Diana blamed for the breakdown of her tempestuous marriage to the heir to the throne. The announcement ruled out the possibility that she would become queen.