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Kernan announces tougher ethics policies

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Smith · Wednesday, April 28,2004 12:28 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Gov. Joe Kernan announced several new state ethics policies Tuesday, including reporting requirements for those who lobby the executive branch, ethics training for all state workers and a chief investigator to oversee it all. Kernan said Indiana residents deserve a state government that follows the highest ethical standards and that he and Lt. Gov. Kathy Davis were drawing some clear lines that would make a difference.

Some parting words

By Alyson Brodsy and Chris Hintz · Wednesday, April 28,2004 12:27 a.m.

I've ordered my outrageously-priced graduation gear. I have made plans for the subsequent barbecue and festivities. Maybe I'll even break down and buy some IU apparel for when I'm feeling nostalgic for my days as a Hoosier. If things go well -- and I really hope they do -- I will even turn in my second-to-last paper today. Yes, this graduate student is ready to graduate -- again.

Woman found dead in apartment

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, April 28,2004 12:27 a.m.

The Bloomington Police Department is currently investigating a death at 316 E. University St. Apt. 5, said BPD Sgt. and shift supervisor Tony Pope. Detective Sgt. David Drake said officers responded to a call about 10 p.m. Monday. When they arrived, they found 23-year-old Dawnette Shipley dead.

Time to lighten up

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian Matzke · Wednesday, April 28,2004 12:26 a.m.

It's high time I confessed my sins and endeavored to right the wrongs I have committed. First, I'd like to apologize for the many glaring errors -- both factual and grammatical -- of which I have been guilty. Neither foreign leaders nor object-case pronouns have been spared the wrath of my ubiquitous thoughtlessness.

Fighting with photos

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, April 28,2004 12:24 a.m.

A picture is worth a thousand words, but the Pentagon doesn't want certain pictures to communicate even one word. Tuesday, after hundreds of government photographs of flag-draped coffins returning to Dover Air Force Base were released, the Defense Department ordered that no more photographs be released.

BPD investigating death

By Ab D. Phillip · Tuesday, April 27,2004 1:40 p.m.

The Bloomington Police Department is investigating a death on E. University St., BPD shift supervisor Tony Pope said early this morning. BPD responded to a call at 10:04 p.m. Monday night to an apartment complex. IU Police Department Lt. Jerry Minger said he hadn't heard about the incident. He said had the incident involved a student, he thought BPD would have contacted IUPD.

Prosecutor seeks charges against 2 officers

By Lindsey Jancek and Lindsay Jancek · Tuesday, April 27,2004 1:40 p.m.

Monroe County Special Prosecutor Barry Brown is requesting charges be filed against two Monroe County police officers in the death of James Borden. Circuit Court Judge Marc Kellams will decide on Brown's request to file charges against Officer David Shaw for a felony battery and Officer Chris Hutton with a misdemeanor assault. Kellams is expected to make a decision sometime this week, said Steve Borden, James' brother.

Pacers' Artest honored

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 27,2004 2:12 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest made the NBA's all-defensive first team for the first time in voting announced Monday. Guards Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Bruce Bowen of San Antonio, Detroit center Ben Wallace and Minnesota forward Kevin Garnett also were chosen. Artest recently was the runaway choice for the defensive player of the year. He finished third in the league in steals (2.08 per game) and held the players he guarded to 8.1 points a game. Wallace ranked second in rebounds (12.4) and blocks (3.04) and seventh in steals (1.77). He is a two-time defensive player of the year, and made the first team for third straight season. Garnett, who led the NBA in rebounding (13.9) was chosen for the fifth consecutive year, and Bryant made it for the third time. Bowen was picked for the second team last season.

Spring Soldiers

By Hina Alam · Tuesday, April 27,2004 2:07 a.m.

Pvt. Katherine Lowry and Pvt. Jennifer Terry have packed away their perfume and nail polish. Their delicate sandals, flowing skirts, dressy tank tops and lipsticks are all safely tucked away in boxes to be sent home or distributed amongst sisters and friends. Teddy bears, cars and beds have been bequeathed, wills written and powers of attorney made.

O'Bannon to address graduates

By Laura Kruty · Tuesday, April 27,2004 2:07 a.m.

Judy O'Bannon, Indiana's former first lady, will be the 2004 commencement speaker at IU's two graduation ceremonies May 8 at Assembly Hall. Judy O'Bannon graduated from IU with a degree in social work, and at the ceremony she will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Judy O'Bannon met her husband, former Indiana governor, Frank O'Bannon, at IU.

Little 5 arrests double this year

By Mallory Simon · Tuesday, April 27,2004 2:07 a.m.

With Little 500 regarded as one of "the greatest college weekends," many students expect to see a large police presence all weekend. This year was no exception. IU Police Department officers made a total of 125 arrests this weekend -- an increase of 211 percent from last year, and wrote 76 citations, an increase of 345 percent, said IUPD Lt. Jerry Minger.

250 mourn death of freshman

By Lori Geller · Tuesday, April 27,2004 2:07 a.m.

Friends of Michael Green gathered to mourn his death at a public vigil Monday night. Although Green was known to his friends as "Mean Green," they viewed him as the nicest person they had ever known. "He was such a sharp, well-rounded guy, with the biggest heart," said freshman Brady O'Malia, Green's best friend. "He had a really determined attitude toward life and school."

String of assaults reported during Little 5 weekend

By Rick Newkirk · Tuesday, April 27,2004 1:38 a.m.

Four cases of assault were reported during the IU Police Department's busiest weekend of the year. A woman reported a battery Friday she said occurred Wednesday night at 11:10 p.m. at Alpha Tau Omega.

Kirkwood Av. life

By Zach Dobson · Tuesday, April 27,2004 1:28 a.m.

The six blocks of Kirkwood Avenue between Bloomington's historic courthouse and the Indiana University campus form a vital link between campus and community. Bars, restaurants, theaters, churches and locally-owned businesses line the street and provide popular meeting places for students and Bloomington residents. From backpack-laden students who grasp cups of coffee in the morning, to packs of skateboarders, dog-walkers and vagabond musicians in the afternoon, to the stumbling, belligerent, fashion-conscious night owls, the street is a center of activity at nearly all hours of the day.

IU alumnus all 'Smiley' after return to lineup

By Dan Patrick · Tuesday, April 27,2004 1:26 a.m.

Tavis Smiley has a new reason to live up to his surname after his show was recently brought back into the WTIU lineup. Smiley, an IU graduate and native of Kokomo has an aptly-named "Tavis Smiley" late-night talk show which has featured guests atypical to traditional PBS television, including actors, musicians

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 27,2004 1:04 a.m.

No laughing matter I really enjoyed listening to the people laughing at the suicide attempt outside Ballantine Hall last Monday. Stellar performance guys, I'm sure everybody was entertained.

Colts hope draft solidified team

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Tuesday, April 27,2004 12:57 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Forget major changes. Bill Polian and Tony Dungy figured all the Indianapolis Colts needed for a Super Bowl run was a little fine-tuning. Just add some more speed, a little depth and a new infusion of young talent.

Pardon my French

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Tuesday, April 27,2004 12:56 a.m.

I love french fries, but I despise the French. I crave french toast, but can't stand the French. I hanker for french dressing, but again spurn the French. So how can I demonstrate my true feelings for a country without abandoning my favorite French- name products?

Mulhall eyes Derby victory

By Alyson Brodsy and Beth Harris · Tuesday, April 27,2004 12:55 a.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Kristin Mulhall acts as if the Kentucky Derby is just another race. She isn't fooling anyone. The 21-year-old Californian really is cool and calm about having a legitimate chance at becoming the first female trainer to win the Derby. She will saddle Imperialism against such veterans as Bob Baffert, Bobby Frankel and Nick Zito.

Get it together

By Alyson Brodsy and Chelsea York · Tuesday, April 27,2004 12:43 a.m.

This year I have watched more sports than in the last 19 years of my life combined. Hanging out with guys as much as I have, I learned to revolve my life around the sport of the season -- Monday Night Football, Baseball Tonight and the NBA playoffs have all taken up a considerable amount of my time.