Community Arts

Fancy stadiums don't make the game

By Austin Zoot · Monday, April 9,2012 6:14 p.m.

All of this together creates an attraction that only sort of focuses on baseball. The problem is, though, that less baseball at a ballpark will not draw attention to the team.

Former IU diver, Olympic medalist dies at 43

Monday, April 9,2012 4:31 p.m.

IU diving legend Mark Lenzi has died at the age of 43. A 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist in the 3-meter, Lenzi was hospitalized in critical condition March 28 for fainting spells and a dangerously low blood pressure of 78/48, according to Fredericksburg.com. He was unable to survive and passed away Monday morning.

Students to support TOMS charity event

By Sydney Murray · Monday, April 9,2012 1:27 a.m.

Tomorrow, a group of students might bare more skin than usual while on campus. April 10 is “One Day Without Shoes,” an international event in which people around the world are encouraged to leave their shoes at home to bring awareness to children who go without them.

Religious lectures spark controversy on campus

By Matthew Glowicki · Monday, April 9,2012 1:20 a.m.

In anticipation of a campus visit by evangelical theologian and Pastor Doug Wilson, members of the IU community are uniting to raise their voices against the controversial speaker.

Historically dominant Fiji looks to return to top spot

By Charles Scudder · Sunday, April 8,2012 9:40 p.m.

Along a wall, there are framed photos of Fiji brothers holding up the Borg-Warner Trophy after winning the race in 1956, 1965, 1967, 1975, 1987 and 1995. There’s one empty frame on the wall with a piece of paper taped up that reads, “RESERVED FOR 2012.”

New generation of Cutters ready to continue winning

By Michael Majchrowicz · Sunday, April 8,2012 9:40 p.m.

The Cutters are seeking their sixth consecutive victory in this year’s Little 500 race. The riders became the first team to win five consecutive titles with a victory in the 2011 race.

Counterprotesters confront lone white supremacist at rally

By Mark Keierleber · Sunday, April 8,2012 9:38 p.m.

Thomas Buhls, the only participant in Saturday’s Confederate Heritage Rally, stood on the Monroe County Courthouse Square and wielded a cardboard sign reading, “Celebrate your white heritage. Be proud of your white identity.” A mob of counter-protesters surrounded Buhls, chanting, “Fascist scumbag, go home. Bloomington doesn’t want you. Get the fuck out of our town.”

Hoosiers fall in Big Ten series for 1st time this season

By Micah McVicker · Sunday, April 8,2012 9:37 p.m.

After Illinois dropped the opener, the Fighting Illini rallied, winning 11-6 Sunday and the series 2-1. It was the Hoosiers’ first series loss in Big Ten play.

Hoosiers split matches against ranked Iowa, Nebraska

By Evan Hoopfer · Sunday, April 8,2012 9:26 p.m.

For the second straight weekend, No. 45 Indiana split two matches against ranked competition at home. The Hoosiers started the weekend taking on No. 72 Iowa. IU denied Iowa its first road win of the season, as it defeated the Hawkeyes 6-1.

Track teams exceed at Florida Relays, Stanford Invitational

Sunday, April 8,2012 9:22 p.m.

The Indiana Hoosier track and field squads continued to succeed on a weekly basis, as the Hoosiers competed in both the Florida Relays and the Stanford Invitational.

Hoosiers halt Purdue winning streak

Sunday, April 8,2012 9:20 p.m.

In three games, the Hoosiers finished 2-1 against the Boilermakers who — prior to this weekend — were undefeated in Big Ten play.

In-state battle with Butler ends in scoreless tie

Sunday, April 8,2012 9:18 p.m.

After its first two games resulted in a combined 13 goals, the IU men’s soccer team played in-state rival Butler to a 0-0 tie after 90 minutes of play Friday night on Jerry Yeagley Field at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

IU golfers take advantage of match at home, finish 3rd at NYX Hoosier Invitational

By Abby Liebenthal · Sunday, April 8,2012 9:17 p.m.

At its first stroke play event of the season, the IU men's golf team placed third with a one-over-par 853. Northwestern finished victorious with an 11-under-par 841 at the 54-hole stroke play tournament Saturday and Sunday. The Hoosiers trailed by one stroke to second-place IU-Purdue University Indianapolis.

Sample Gates shine with 3-D projection map

By Morgan Smith · Sunday, April 8,2012 8:11 p.m.

Using video projections and fog machines, seniors Matt Starr and Taylor Bryant created a projection mapping show, bringing the Sample Gates alive for Arts Week Everywhere.

Biannual market focuses on homemade art

By Michelle Sokol · Sunday, April 8,2012 8:09 p.m.

The sixth Bloomington Handmade Market brought 46 vendors to the Bloomington Convention Center on Saturday for a collection of handcrafted art, crafts and functional objects.

Man arrested after girlfriend allegedly stabbed him

Sunday, April 8,2012 7:24 p.m.

Bloomington police were called to IU Health Bloomington Hospital after a man told hospital staff his girlfriend, 26, had stabbed his left leg with a knife in the 3000 block of South Walnut Street, Bloomington Police Department Lt. Bill Parker said.

Police investigate possible exploitation at elementary school

Sunday, April 8,2012 7:23 p.m.

A female student, 8, at Arlington Heights Elementary School reported a possible case of child pornography or exploitation, Bloomington Police Department Lt. Bill Parker said.

Election Board sets satellite voting

By Mark Keierleber · Sunday, April 8,2012 7:22 p.m.

Early voting begins today for residents unable to vote on primary Election Day, May 8. The polling site in the Curry Building at 214 W. Seventh St. will be open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. The Monroe County Election Board also voted to allow satellite voting during the upcoming election, which will provide five additional voting locations throughout Monroe County during the two weeks before the primary election.

Celebrating celebrities

By Kevin Jackson · Sunday, April 8,2012 6:57 p.m.

With Snooki getting pregnant, there’s been a backlash of people questioning why we allow celebrities like her to become as famous as she is.

Supremely silly

By Shannon Luke Morgan · Sunday, April 8,2012 6:56 p.m.

In the past week, political rhetoric in the United States has gone from “mildly annoying” to “troublesome” to “straight idiotic.”

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