Community Arts

Fully Exposed

By Katie Ingmire · Thursday, Jan. 11,2007 12:50 a.m.

A tall, slender woman leans forward and firmly grasps the metal attachment on the canister of a vacuum cleaner with both hands. She places the attachment underneath a small, rectangular table, sucking up whatever dust remains on the gleaming tile floor. This description could conjure up images of a Dirt Devil advertisement if it were not for one element: Besides a pair of high heels and a garter belt to hold up her sheer stockings, the woman is entirely nude.

Mexican artist reinterprets brutal Aztec ritual

By Kimberly N. Chase · Thursday, Jan. 11,2007 12:50 a.m.

MEXICO CITY -- Mexican artist Hector Velazquez leaned in close and picked dust from one of his sculptures in a dim alcove of his exposition space. "They attract flies," he said in a disheartened voice.

'Attractive' roommates collaborate for art show

By Michelle Manchir · Thursday, Jan. 11,2007 12:50 a.m.

What do you call a mixture of bananas and mayonnaise in a jar with a mock-up of an actual mayonnaise label? At least three Bloomington residents call it art.

Bush sending 21,500 more troops to Iraq, setting up clash with Democratic Congress

By Terence Hunt · Thursday, Jan. 11,2007 12:43 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- President Bush acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he erred by not ordering a military buildup in Iraq last year and said he was increasing U.S. troops by 21,500 to quell the country's near-anarchy. "Where mistakes have been made, the responsibility rests with me," Bush said.

Increase in IU international students mirrors national trend

By Ryan McLaughlin · Thursday, Jan. 11,2007 12:37 a.m.

The number of international students studying at U.S. universities is on the rise, and IU is no exception. Since fall 2005, IU has seen a 10 percent increase in foreign students, according to recent data from the International Student & Scholar Statistical Reports released by IU's Office of International Services.

University of Michigan pledges to end race, gender preference in middle of admissions process

By David N. Goodman · Thursday, Jan. 11,2007 12:34 a.m.

The University of Michigan announced Wednesday it will comply with a new voter-approved ban on affirmative action and immediately stop considering race and gender in admissions. The move came in the middle of the admissions process for next fall's freshman class. The university has already begun sending out acceptance and rejection letters.

U.S. House passes minimum wage increase

By Jeannine Aversa · Thursday, Jan. 11,2007 12:34 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- The Democratic-controlled House voted Wednesday to increase the federal minimum wage to $7.25 an hour, bringing America's lowest-paid workers a crucial step closer to their first raise in a decade. The vote was 315-116, with more than 80 Republicans joining Democrats to pass the bill.

55 leave Friday for civil rights trip

By Sandra Arao Ameny · Thursday, Jan. 11,2007 12:33 a.m.

For the fourth year in a row, students, faculty and staff will take a bus tour dubbed the "Civil Rights Immersion Trip" from Jan. 12 through 14 to Birmingham, Ala. They are scheduled to visit civil rights landmarks, such as the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Kelly Ingram Park and the 16th St. Baptist Church.

Council opposes outsourcing

By Brian Spegele · Thursday, Jan. 11,2007 12:32 a.m.

The Monroe County Council unanimously opposed IU's proposed outsourcing plan in a letter to University officials Tuesday. The letter, which was signed by all seven members of the Council, outlined their resistance to why the University should reconsider plans to contract some services including the IU Motor Pool and IU Bookstore.

Purdue unable to engineer victory

By Eamonn Brennan · Thursday, Jan. 11,2007 12:32 a.m.

If there was one change from the first half to the second in IU's 85-58 victory over Purdue Wednesday night, it was IU's growing lead. It started at 12, thanks to IU's stifling defense, which held the Boilermakers to just 22 points in the first half.

The cause behind the crown

By Allie Townsend · Thursday, Jan. 11,2007 12:32 a.m.

Betsy Uschkrat might want to put on an evening gown and a tiara, then hear her name called as the next Miss America, but she's not looking for the royal treatment. She's in it to make an impact.

Livin' the Dream part of MLK events

By Sandra Arao Ameny · Thursday, Jan. 11,2007 12:31 a.m.

The Eigenmann Residence Center will host a series of programs called "Livin' the Dream" to commemorate the birthday and accomplishments of civil-rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. The festivities, which started Sunday and run through Monday, Jan. 15, are part of the celebration dubbed "Power of One: Making the Committee, Meeting the Challenge," according to the IU MLK Committee Web site.

Interracial dating talk asks: 'Who's got jungle fever?'

By Michael Reschke · Thursday, Jan. 11,2007 12:30 a.m.

"Who's Got Jungle Fever?" That was the title of the discussion session on interracial dating held Tuesday night in the Forest Quad formal lounge.

Ratliff leads Hoosier bench, tallies 16 points with cast on left wrist

By Matt Mattucci · Thursday, Jan. 11,2007 12:09 a.m.

IU junior A.J. Ratliff played Wednesday night's game against Purdue with a cast on his left wrist. But that didn't stop the guard from coming off the Hoosiers' bench and pouring in 16 points, including a 4-for-4 tab from beyond the arc and a perfect 6-for-6 from the field. Ratliff and the rest of the IU reserves combined for 46 points during the Hoosiers' 85-58 victory against Purdue. "It feels good," Ratliff said of his performance. "I did a lot of shooting this week, a lot of shooting when I was out with that injury. The ball felt good coming out of my hands and my teammates were getting it to me when I was open."

Indianapolis mayor places friendly wager on game

By Aaron Beard · Thursday, Jan. 11,2007 12:08 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Mayor Bart Peterson bet his Baltimore counterpart a shrimp cocktail and steak that the Colts will beat the Ravens on Saturday.

Derby-winner Barbaro suffers setback in road to recovery from break

By Aaron Beard and Dan Gelston · Thursday, Jan. 11,2007 12:07 a.m.

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. -- Barbaro has suffered a significant setback in his recovery from laminitis, with damaged tissue removed from the Kentucky Derby winner's left hind hoof, according to a statement released Wednesday morning by the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center.

Legette-Jack not looking past conference rival Hawkeyes

By John Wustrow · Thursday, Jan. 11,2007 12:05 a.m.

IU women's basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack knows the importance of having a focused team. During Tuesday's Big Ten coaches conference call, Legette-Jack was asked about Sunday's game against Purdue, a team coached by Sharon Versyp, who was the Hoosiers' head coach just one year ago.

Looking at my crystal ball

By Mike Abrams · Thursday, Jan. 11,2007 12:03 a.m.

The world of sports in 2006 left us with many memories. Some were good, some were bad and some were sad. We watched Roger Federer dominate tennis, we watched another NBA brawl and we endured the passing of legendary NBA coach Red Auerbach. With all the excitement and sorrow of 2006, I can only imagine what 2007 has in store for us.

Around the Arts

Wednesday, Jan. 10,2007 11:45 p.m.

Awkward Silence comedy WHEN: 9 p.m. Thursday WHERE: IMU Frangipani Room MORE INFORMATION: Free improvisational comedy.

Local restaurant robbed Tuesday

By Michael Reschke · Wednesday, Jan. 10,2007 11:38 p.m.

Bloomington Police are still searching for two suspects in an armed robbery of the Scholars Inn Bakehouse, 3002 E. Third St.