Community Arts

Tickets available for next week’s Governor’s Arts Awards

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 10:28 p.m.

The 2007 Governor’s Arts Awards ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Musical Arts Center. Tickets are available for both the ceremony and the celebration dinner immediately following at the Bloomington Convention Center. The ceremony will feature special performances from three of the six honorees.

Who is John Galt?

By Indira Dammu · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 9:01 p.m.

On my daily walk to class, I am taunted by chalkings that declare obscure statements such as “Who is John Galt?” Undoubtedly the handiwork of some pretentious “free-thinking” student group, these chalkings echo a disturbing trend among college students to identify themselves as libertarians.

Jeri for first lady

By Chase Cooper · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 8:57 p.m.

You’ve heard all about the presidential candidates. But before picking a favorite, you may want to consider who you want for first spouse. Here’s a little information to help you get to know some of them.

Institutionalized ignorance

By Ayesha Awan · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 8:56 p.m.

It was one year ago that I read a piece by Jeff Stein in The New York Times about his interviews with top U.S. officials yielding how pitifully ignorant the people in charge of our national security are.

Extreme Makeover: Dorm Edition

Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 8:54 p.m.

In a surge of creativity, colleges are enticing students by bedding them. Full beds have been added to the list of dorm amenities by schools across the U.S. Students at the University of North Carolina, Case Western Reserve University, the University of Massachusetts and American University will now have full instead of twin beds.

Students: Candidate Ron Paul not ‘able to do this on his own’

By Kelly Cochran · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 5:16 p.m.

About 50 Bloomington residents and IU students joined last night at Max’s Place, a local pizza parlor located at 109 S. Walnut St., to share and learn about 2008 Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul.

More Sampson reaction quotes

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 5:15 p.m.

“He’s still firm in the commitment. I don’t know a lot about the situation. Hopefully it’s just a minor situation. Derek is really happy with the decision he made.”

Simon Hall to open after years of construction

By Katie Myrick · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 5:14 p.m.

After more than three years of construction, Simon Hall is ready for its close-up.

Hundreds attend Simon Hall dedication

By Michael Reschke · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 5:13 p.m.

Simon Hall is the most recent contribution the Simon family has made to IU and Bloomington, but it is not the first, said Mayor Mark Kruzan at the Simon Hall dedication ceremony today.

Controversy arises prior to Dalai Lama's Bloomington visit

By Brian Spegele · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 5:02 p.m.

Ahead of his Bloomington visit next month, the Dalai Lama became trapped in the middle of another international political firestorm Tuesday – straining relations between the United States and China.

Hey Mister DJ

By Kyle Doehla · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 2:20 p.m.

The atmosphere of the night is in their control. Everyone knows they’re in the bar, but it’s not their goal to stand out as a person; they let their music do the talking. Dozens of disc jockeys flood the Bloomington bar scene with their live mixes and sets every week, but a select few really know how to get a crowd going. Jon Potts, known as “DJ Potts,” a senior at IU, got an earlier start than most when he was asked to DJ at a middle-school dance.

Local schools put on 'code yellow' after shooting incident

By IDS staff and Alexandra R. Moses · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 12:25 p.m.

Tri-North Middle School and Fairview, Summit and Templeton elementary schools are on "code yellow" following a shooting incident and ongoing police standoff at an apartment complex at the 1300 block of West Arch Haven.

Students weigh in on Sampson’s NCAA violations

By Zachary Osterman · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 12:21 a.m.

As word swept across campus and the country Monday that IU men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson was again sanctioned for impermissible phone calls, pundits and fans alike voiced a diverse array of opinions on the issue. IU students were no different, offering views ranging from support to forgiveness, and warning against repeating such violations again.

David Sedaris speaks tonight

By Rorye O'Connor and Rorye O'Conner · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 12:12 a.m.

Best-selling author David Sedaris will return to the IU Auditorium at 8 p.m. tonight.

Sanctions won’t sway Zeller’s choice

By Michael Sanserino · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 12:10 a.m.

Tyler Zeller, Indiana’s top-ranked high school basketball player, said the recent announcement of IU men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson’s recruiting violations will not affect his decision on where to attend college.

Police say apprehended suspect is a 27-year-old IU student

By Sara Amato · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 12 a.m.

Police have taken one person in custody following a lockdown at the 1300 block of West Arch Haven. Police say they apprehended the suspect between 8:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., but continued the lockdown of the area until they were sure the man apprehended was the suspect. Police have now cleared the apartment building and have seized two assault rifles - an AK-47 and AR-15 - on the roof of the complex. Detectives are continuing the investigation, and police have not yet released the name of the suspect.

Indianapolis teen faces charges for firing gun

By Associated Press and Alexandra R. Moses · Monday, Oct. 15,2007 11:57 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – A 16-year-old student was arrested after authorities say he fired a gunshot into the air during a fight at a high school Monday. No injuries were reported.

Police seize 38 bags of marijuana after search

By Alexandra R. Moses · Monday, Oct. 15,2007 11:54 p.m.

Marijuana Eradication Unit officers, a part of the Indiana State Police, arrested five men late Monday night on suspicion of dealing marijuana.

Parents of Gary teen involved in crash sue

By Alexandra R. Moses · Monday, Oct. 15,2007 11:49 p.m.

HAMMOND, Ind. – The parents of a teenager who died after a car crash sued Gary police for $50 million Monday, saying officers’ decision not to look for their son robbed him of a chance of surviving.

3 IU mens tennis players score impressive results at 2 separate events

Monday, Oct. 15,2007 11:48 p.m.

It was a big weekend for three IU men’s tennis players. Junior Peter Antons and freshman Santiago Gruter were the Flight “A” doubles champions at the University of Louisville Invitational, while freshman Jai Yoon won the gold medal at the 88th National Sports Festival in Gwangju, Korea.