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Modern dance more than exercise

By Alia Tawil · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Associate Professor Gwendolyn Hamm's students listened attentively from their blue mats as she illustrated an effective breathing technique. "Think about the breath going from the top of the head down to your sternum. Inhale through your nose," Hamm said. Hamm teaches the Advanced Modern Dance class twice a week at the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Hamm said modern dance is a rising genre of dance that emphasizes fluidity of movement and abstract choreography.

Young actors take audience to 'a better place'

By J.P. Benitez and JP Benitez · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Next door to the Indianapolis Museum of Art lies the Civic Theatre where the Young Adult Summer Musical's program is set to perform The Secret Garden. Parents and friends take the stroll through the parking lot, past a picturesque modern fountain and a sculpture of "love" to enter the theatre. The audience has a feel of a community production, comprised mostly of relatives and local supporters. Yet, the venue lends an air of professionalism, as the young performers prepare themselves for the daunting task of putting together this play of heavy themes.

Palestinians mourn group leader

By Alyson Brodsy and Hadeel Wahdan · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

RAMALLAH, West Bank -- An angry crowd of 50,000 mourners flocked to the funeral of Mustafa Zibri, the highest-ranking Palestinian slain in an Israeli campaign of targeted killings, while demonstrators called for revenge in protests across the West Bank and Gaza Strip on Tuesday.

Letters to the editor

By Alyson Brodsy and Jordan River Forum · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Office of the Bursar needs to take greater steps toward privacy I am one of the graduate students whose Social Security numbers was stolen last year because of poor security in the Bursar's Office. It came as a shock when I went to pay my tuition this semester by check and was asked to print my Social Security number on my check. When I got it back, there was my number printed again on the back of the check by the bursar.

American tennis stars knocked out of Wimbledon

By Alyson Brodsy and Stephen Wilson · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

First Pete Sampras, then Andre Agassi. The two biggest Americans in men's tennis lost in the second round at Wimbledon in stunning upsets Wednesday. On an upset day at the All England Club, second-seeded Marat Safin was also eliminated.

A community united through art

By Caralyn A. Martin · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

The newest jewel in IU's crown of arts venues shined Friday night as members of the campus and community joined together to officially welcome Arts Week 2002. The Theatre/Neal-Marshall Education Center was bustling with activity as anxious parents, students and arts patrons rubbed elbows at the 18th annual Arts Week opening ceremonies. A collaborative effort between the Bloomington community and the University, Arts Week highlights the many arts opportunities and programs offered throughout the year.

20-game road trip ends in home match

By Tyler Hoeppner · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Home, sweet home. After the IU water polo team started its first 20 matches on the road, the No. 15 Hoosiers (11-9, 3-0 Collegiate Water Polo Association) play host to the Indiana Invite today and tomorrow at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center at the Student Recreational Sport Center.

Cube's 'Darkness' insane

By Mattew Seremet and Matthew Seremet · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

The Gamecube is unfortunately saddled with the image of being a "kiddies console." Nintendo has proved with "Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem" that there is more to the system than Italian plumbers and Pokémon. This challenging and innovative title pushes the boundaries of gaming in twisted new directions.

Let the races begin

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

A mess of tricycles, costumes and loud music converged in Assembly Hall Thursday night as the Mini 500 kicked off Little 500 weekend. "Tonight came together well," said senior Jayme Jones, IU Student Foundation Steering Committee member. "Everyone worked really hard. I'm excited with how it came out."

Hoosiers lead Purdue after Titan series win

By Beau Wicker · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

IU (32-16, 13-12 in the Big Ten) is now tied with Illinois for third place in the conference after winning three of four against Purdue (22-29, 12-16 in the Big Ten).

Trustees hold 'town meeting'

By Kristen Konneker and Kristin Konneker · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

On Friday, Jan. 25, the IU Board of Trustees held a town meeting on student issues. It was open to all students and took place during the board's Campus Community Committee meeting. The board is spending much of the current academic year looking at various aspects of the undergraduate experience.

Take this badge off me

By Nic Halverson · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

\"Mama take this badge off of me. I can't use it anymore."

Sailing club revived

By Dan Patrick · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

The wind whips through her hair as the cold droplets of water hit her face and the FJ's slice through the waves. Yet this "Flying Junior Scotts" boat is not all alone in the ocean -- it's in the middle of seven other boats each vying for victory within the Sailboat Regatta.

Confidence is key against Notre Dame

By Ira Klapper · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

After two 1-0 wins last, the women's soccer team faces rival Notre Dame in South Bend tonight. "Notre Dame is obviously one of the best teams in the country," coach Joe Kelley said. "They are talented and deep. A lot of their players have international experience. "It is a great environment to play in, and I think we are ready. As a program, we have grown, and I think our players have gained confidence in their ability.

Little 500 a race toward progress

By Myles Brand · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

I have been interested to read the debate on the IDS editorial pages about the positive and negative aspects of the Little 500.

Hoosiers shut down Spartans early

By Dan Cortez · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Leading up to last night's game, Coach Mike Davis praised Tom Izzo as the best coach in the country, mainly because of the way Izzo can get his No.25 Spartans to be more aggressive than anybody on the boards and defensively. But by the time there were a few minutes left in the game Tuesday night, Izzo could only run his hands through his hair, lean back in his chair and look up to the top of Assembly Hall. Another Michigan State turnover had led to another three-pointer, this one by Dane Fife to give the Hoosiers an 81-58 lead with just 2:33 left.

The Odds: Part 3

Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

Rodney Bosnich, an IU grad, is one of the men IU grad Chad Millman profiled for his book The Odds, a story surrounding sports gambling during the college basketball season 1999-2000. Excerpts of Millman's book, which went on sale March 20, appear at IDSnews.com.

Six-month drug investigation yields 6 arrests

By Ana M Contreras · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

In an effort between Bloomington police, the Indiana State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration, six suspects have been arrested during the last few weeks in connection with drug-related charges, inlcuding sales and possession of methamphetamine. The arrests were made in connection with a six-month investigation conducted by the BPD, according to Captain Joe Qualters. The arrests occurred in tandem with about 100 arrests across the nation in a two-year effort dubbed Operation Mountain Express.

Police: Freshman died from injuries at party

By Cory Schouten · Thursday, July 25,2002 4:23 p.m.

The IU freshman who died last month of blunt force trauma to the head struck his head on a metal door casing a few minutes after performing a keg stand at Theta Chi fraternity, police said. When Seth Korona fell backward and struck his head, people around him thought he had passed out from drinking, according to an IU police press release. According to police, Monroe County Prosecutor Carl Salzmann has decided not to file charges in the case, saying there was no "criminal nexus." Salzmann could not be reached for further comment Friday.

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