Community Arts

Howl to the cosmos

By Mickey Woods · Wednesday, Nov. 4,2009 2:27 p.m.

There is a lot to be said about a band that can call an album “Cosmic Egg” without layering on the Milky Way-curdled cheese extra thick. See what I mean? Well, if you don’t, you should still check out Wolfmother’s latest disc, the first offering since the Aussie band’s 2005 major label, self-titled debut. They’re those guys who sang “Woman,” on a Guitar Hero II game near you.

Data Center to be dedicated Thursday

Wednesday, Nov. 4,2009 1:15 p.m.

The $32.7 million IU Data Center facility will be dedicated Thursday. It is designed to serve as a safe house for IU’s computer processing and data storage equipment.

Ind. Supreme Court sentences man to death

Wednesday, Nov. 4,2009 10:42 a.m.

On Tuesday, the Indiana Supreme Court set a date for the execution of Matthew Eric Wrinkles, ending a case whose trial and appeals have spanned more than a decade.

Local groups offer performance opportunities

Wednesday, Nov. 4,2009 9:59 a.m.

Theatre of the People and the School of Education are both offering opportunities to be involved in their upcoming performances.

Ind. comedy tour to benefit injured, hurting vets

Wednesday, Nov. 4,2009 9:56 a.m.

A statewide comedy tour will benefit veterans who've been injured or experienced hardships as a result of their service to the country.

Inflammatory preacher draws student crowd

Wednesday, Nov. 4,2009 12:06 a.m.

Brother Jed Smock speaks to a group of students Tuesday between Woodburn and Ballantine halls.

H1N1 found in Ind. pigs

By Carrie Schedler · Wednesday, Nov. 4,2009 12 a.m.

Both pigs and humans at an undisclosed commercial pig farm in the state contracted the virus in October, said Denise Derrer, Indiana State Board of Animal Health public information director.

Bass fishing club reels in $50K prize

By Caitlin Ursini · Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009 11:58 p.m.

It took three days on a lake and 13 fish for members of the IU bass fishing club to land the big one – a $50,000 prize.

Past NRA pres. talks gun rights

By Therese Kennelly · Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009 11:56 p.m.

Attorney and former NRA President Sandy Froman discussed on Tuesday the implications and future of the Second Amendment. She shared personal sentiments and her take on past and current gun control cases with law students.

Coaches balance RPIs, rankings to make schedules

By DeAntae Prince · Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009 11:55 p.m.

Crean was hesitant to place the Hoosiers against some of the tougher opponents available when he sat down to plan out his team’s 2009-10 schedule. On one specific occasion, he considered leaving a team off the list completely.

Crean’s new team to start season at Hall tonight

By Zina Kumok · Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009 11:54 p.m.

Wednesday’s exhibition game against Grace College will be Crean’s first game since IU’s 66-51 loss to Penn State in the Big Ten Tournament in March. Since that game, hype has grown for this season.

Sikhs, Muslims face prejudice in Hindu nation

By Emily Ridout · Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009 11:51 p.m.

HYDERABAD, India - In India, everyone knows what everyone else’s religion is. If it’s not apparent through dress, it’s blatantly obvious after learning someone’s name.

Theta Nu Xi wins ‘Chapter of the Year’

By Molly Johnson · Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009 11:49 p.m.

fter five years of trying to unite the campus, one sorority received recognition for their efforts. Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. raked in four awards from their national organization for its work spreading multiculturalism on IU’s campus.

Camp Kesem seeking counselors

By Therese Kennelly · Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009 11:47 p.m.

This year Camp Kesem, which helps kids whose parents have or had cancer, is looking forward to its fifth year with the capacity of 100 campers. The camp has a two-to-one ratio of counselors to campers. Therefore, it is looking for 50 IU students to volunteers.

When the numbers lie

By IDS · Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009 11:07 p.m.

There will be a few examples of jobs being directly created by stimulus money, but the nature of such a plan aims to create a domino effect harder to follow than a finite math permutation problem.

Why I hate the Toyota Prius

By Chris Nelson · Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009 11:04 p.m.

Why do I have such disdain for the Prius? Aside from its gaudy styling, the Prius is a fake. This “green” car is far from green. It might have phenomenal gas mileage, but that’s not the whole picture. There are many factors that go into a car’s potential damage to the environment, starting from the production line.

IU golfer the 1st Chinese-born golfer in nation

By Kevin Bowen · Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009 11 p.m.

When IU junior Ren Han walks down the course with his golf bag on his back, he is carrying much more than clubs with him – he has a whole country on his shoulders.

Art for new Ashton

By John Brown · Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009 11 p.m.

A commitment to public art on campus needs to be continued in the new student housing being built to replace Ashton Residence Center. An effort has been made to make the new building fit in with the rest of campus. The exteriors will be genuine limestone and existing trees were saved. But where’s the art?

Award-winning author speaks at The Venue

By Kirk Bradtmiller · Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009 10:58 p.m.

Bestselling author and former IU faculty member James Alexander Thom spoke to a handful of art enthusiasts Tuesday at The Venue Fine Art and Gifts about his experiences. He also read from his book “The Art and Craft of Writing Historical Fiction.”

Tonight’s spotlight on talented freshmen

By Jordan Cohen · Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009 10:57 p.m.

There might not be any true “diaper dandy,” leave-early-for-the-NBA-type talents among IU’s highly touted freshman class, but these guys are darn good.