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Lotus festival artists encounter visa problems

By Charlie Cszrom and Charlie Szrom · Friday, May 7,2004 1:02 a.m.

To attend Bloomington's Lotus Festival this September, all that international music fans will need to do is drop by the local box office. But many of the musicians they want to see will have a much more difficult time getting to the event this year. The artists have run into problems in the last few months because of a new scrutiny of the type of visa they use to enter the U.S.

Daniels clinches primary victory

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Smith · Friday, May 7,2004 1:01 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Former White House budget director Mitch Daniels drew on support from President Bush to easily win Indiana's GOP nomination for governor in the first gubernatorial primary of the year. Daniels, who left the Bush administration to run in Indiana, now faces Gov. Joe Kernan, a Democrat who took office in September after the death of Gov. Frank O'Bannon.

Off they go

By Dan Patrick · Friday, May 7,2004 12:59 a.m.

The end of an era will come for more than 7,000 people at Saturday's commencement, and there will be more than the simple switch of the tassel for these soon-to-be graduates. In total, 15,639 graduates will be eligible for degrees from IU at all five of the campuses while 7,121 degrees will be split into two...

Former first lady to speak

By Adam Van Osdol and Adam VanOsdol · Friday, May 7,2004 12:56 a.m.

Indiana's former first lady Judy O'Bannon has long been known as an advocate of volunteerism and community values. But her poise in handling the stroke of then-Gov. Frank O'Bannon last September earned her new respect. She was the bedrock of a state thrown into crisis.

Graduating seniors reminisce about IU

By Amber Kerezman · Friday, May 7,2004 12:56 a.m.

This year's graduating seniors are leaving IU with the knowledge of the past four years. They've witnessed change, turmoil and national and local despair. They've also lived through the personal changes that shape a graduate leaving the Bloomington campus. Through the Main Library, into Kilroy's and down the Jordan extention, an array of seniors share profound moments of their college careers.

Spider-Man ads on bases don't fly

By Alyson Brodsy and Ronald Blum · Friday, May 7,2004 12:52 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Spider-Man ads on bases didn't fly with baseball fans. A day after announcing a novel promotion to put advertisements on bases next month, Major League Baseball reversed course Thursday and eliminated that part of its marketing deal for "Spider-Man 2."

Cardinals get more relief than expected

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, May 7,2004 12:49 a.m.

PHILADELPHIA -- St. Louis manager Tony La Russa expected a high-scoring game where the bullpens would get stretched thin. Instead, the Cardinals' relievers kept it under control. Hector Luna's three-run homer capped a five-run first inning and the Cardinals got three scoreless innings from five relievers for a 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. "It looked like it would be a 12-10 game," La Russa said. "Our bullpen had a great series. This is a tough park to pitch."

IU playing for chance to advance

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, May 7,2004 12:48 a.m.

The IU women's golf team began play Thursday afternoon at the NCAA Central Regional Tournament in Normal, Ill. Illinois State University and the ISU Golf Course will serve as host for the event. The Hoosiers were selected to the Regional after their strong performances in their six tournaments during the spring season. After struggling at the Central District Invitational, the Hoosiers never finished lower than No. 6 for the rest of the year, including a victory at the Baylor-Tapatio Springs Shootout in March.

Seniors prepare to move on

By Cory Steger · Friday, May 7,2004 12:47 a.m.

As the season begins to wind down, and the academic year comes to a close, IU baseball's seniors reflect on their careers in Bloomington. For some, a shot at the pros is assured, while others would just be happy to continue playing baseball any way possible. Senior pitcher Chris Behrens said he hopes to continue playing baseball after he graduates.

Series sweep will clinch tourney berth

By Mark Carlson · Friday, May 7,2004 12:46 a.m.

The Hoosiers are looking to do what no IU softball team has done since 1996 -- earn a spot in the Big Ten tournament. It's fitting that the team's tournament chances hinge on its performance against its biggest rivals, the Purdue Boilermakers.

Seniors end season, careers

By Matt Ostrega · Friday, May 7,2004 12:45 a.m.

As the Hoosier women's water polo program wrapped up yet another successful season and look forward to next, the senior duo of Melissa Pietras and Kristy Streefkerk finished a chapter in their illustrious playing careers at IU.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, May 7,2004 12:44 a.m.

Former Hoosier makes Major League debut Former IU baseball player Doug DeVore made his Major League debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday against the Chicago Cubs.

Coach Heisler urges team to step up and compete with more intensity

By Steve Slivka · Friday, May 7,2004 12:43 a.m.

The IU women's track and field team is coming off what coach Randy Heisler called an "unacceptable" performance against Purdue in the schools' annual dual-meet last weekend as the Hoosiers look to turn things around in Friday's Billy Hayes Invitational.

Billy Hayes Invitational attracts top talent

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Friday, May 7,2004 12:42 a.m.

The men's track team will host its final track meet of the year Friday evening at the Robert C. Haugh track complex. The meet is named for Earle C. "Billy" Hayes, who served as IU's track and cross country coach from 1925 to 1943. The meet will boast abput 800 athletes competing within just a few hours.

Hoosier hysteria just overhyped?

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Friday, May 7,2004 12:41 a.m.

I actually used to hate IU basketball. I despised coach Knight, laughed at the team's bikini shorts and basically just loathed the "Hoosier" style of basketball. I was like everyone else outside of Bloomington; a Hoosier hater. And then I arrived in Bloomington. Before I had a chance to open a book, I was running down Fee Lane chanting slurs in protest of coach Knight's firing.

Moving out induces mixed emotions

By Cecelia Wolford · Friday, May 7,2004 12:38 a.m.

Beginning at spring break time, a nasty little thought enters students' minds -- move out. For freshmen in the dorms that means goodbye and some good riddance to people and things. Freshman Trisha Johnson, who will move out today, is concerned about getting herself up and down the stairs.

Graduating college students exchange books for military combat

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, May 7,2004 12:35 a.m.

BERKELEY, Calif. -- Months after Andrew Vincent walks off the stage this May, proudly clutching a University of California diploma, he expects to go into combat. The 22-year-old says he's ready to fight for his country.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, May 7,2004 12:33 a.m.

Musical Arts Center closes for asbestos abatement The Musical Arts Center has been closed temporarily for abatement of asbestos in the ceiling of the lobby of the facility.

The final goodbye

By Alex Hickey · Friday, May 7,2004 12:31 a.m.

I'm not very good with farewells. I have a tendency to get all teary-eyed and at a loss for words, and I become very touchy-feely with persons who don't necessarily care to be touched or felt.

Student response spurs arrest

By Gavin Lesnick · Friday, May 7,2004 12:30 a.m.

The IU Police Department arrested an assault suspect hours after the incident, thanks to the work of two students who witnessed it, chased down the assailant and wrote down his license plate number. "The couple of witnesses that interceded were instrumental in getting this individual arrested," IUPD Sergeant Don Schmuhl said. "Our thanks to them for that."