Community Arts

At least my T-shirt can say 'nuclear'

By Alyson Brodsy and Teri Rosenbaum · Sunday, Oct. 15,2006 10:44 p.m.

I am not political. I would rather watch a "Meerkat Manor" marathon than watch a political debate. I'm too busy getting anti-Ugg boot petitions signed to read about Iraq, so my knowledge of politics is limited.

2 Republican senators speak out, calling for new strategy in Iraq

By Alyson Brodsy and Nedra Pickler · Sunday, Oct. 15,2006 10:43 p.m.

WASHINGTON - Two leading Republican senators called Sunday for a new strategy in Iraq, saying the situation is getting worse and leaving the United States with few options. Sens. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska and John Warner of Virginia are part of the growing list of Republicans speaking out against President Bush's current plan for Iraq as U.S. casualties rise.

One-woman show explains Cha Cha feminist life

By Rorye O'Connor and Rorye O'Conner · Sunday, Oct. 15,2006 10:43 p.m.

Maria Elena Fernandez, star of Thursday's one-woman autobiographical performance, "Confessions of a Cha Cha Feminist," showed up almost an hour late, danced on tables and threw plastic razors at the audience. And they loved it.

U.S. presses China to enforce economic sanctions on N. Korea

By Alyson Brodsy and Foster Klug · Sunday, Oct. 15,2006 10:42 p.m.

WASHINGTON - The United States Sunday pressed China to enforce the U.N. punishment against North Korea and use economic leverage to persuade the communist ally to renounce its nuclear weapons program and rejoin international disarmament talks.

Benefit brings in more than $1,500

By Shannon Valentine · Sunday, Oct. 15,2006 10:41 p.m.

Although the final amount raised Sunday night through the Hurricane Katrina benefit concert is not yet known, ticket and faculty CD sales generated at least $1,570, said event organizer Jenny Sherry.

Earthquake strikes Hawaii, knocking out power on islands

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Oct. 15,2006 10:39 p.m.

HONOLULU - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 struck Hawaii early Sunday morning, causing a landslide that blocked a major highway on Hawaii Island, the Pacific Tsunami Center said. Power was out across the state, and there were unconfirmed reports of injuries, according to the State Civil Defense. Problems with communication prevented more definite reports.

Middle Way House receives $800K in grant money

By Shannon McEnerney · Sunday, Oct. 15,2006 10:34 p.m.

Middle Way House received two grants totaling about $800,000 Thursday to help the organization move forward in developing independence. The organization, which has the mission to end violence in the lives of women and children, plans to use the grant money for several different projects.

Subway's Jared Fogle speaks in Bloomington

By Kristi Oloffson · Sunday, Oct. 15,2006 10:33 p.m.

People around the nation know him as Jared, the Subway guy, but people from Bloomington might know more about him, like that Jared actually lost his famous 245 pounds while attending IU.

The Den moves for first time in 30 years

By Kasey Hawrysz · Sunday, Oct. 15,2006 10:31 p.m.

The Den changed more in three days than it has in the 30 years it's been open. From Oct. 6-8, the store, which has been an institution in downtown Bloomington since 1976, changed its name, its location and even its focus, long-time manager Jim Cushing said. Now called Campustown, the Den moved from its previous home on Kirkwood Avenue to a new location on North Walnut Street.

Behrman murder trial begins today

By Sarah Core · Sunday, Oct. 15,2006 10:25 p.m.

After six years, the mystery surrounding then-19-year-old IU student Jill Behrman's disappearance and death might finally be solved. The trial of John R. Myers II -- the Ellettsville man who was indicted for Behrman's death in April by a Morgan County grand jury -- begins today. Behrman's parents are expected to testify Wednesday. Myers, 30, has pleaded not guilty to the count of murder against him.

UPDATE: Worker injured in Wal-Mart accident dies

By Sarah Core · Sunday, Oct. 15,2006 8:25 p.m.

A worker severely burned in an electrical accident this August at the construction site for the new Wal-Mart Supercenter died Friday.

Update:IU football upsets No. 15 Iowa 31-28

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Sunday, Oct. 15,2006 8:24 p.m.

Coming off an exciting Big Ten road victory last weekend at Illinois, the IU football team upset No. 13 Iowa 31-28 at Memorial Stadium Saturday afternoon.

Update: Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority raises record-breaking sum for BMOC

By Kasey Hawrysz · Saturday, Oct. 14,2006 9:06 p.m.

Zeta Tau Alpha's annual philanthropy event had two big winners Friday night. While this year's Big Man on Campus, junior Ray Vanlanot, went home with a crown, the ZTA Foundation, benefiting breast cancer research, perhaps was the true winner.

Columbia crash

By Alyson Brodsy · Saturday, Oct. 14,2006 9:03 p.m.

Freedom of speech is under attack again. Last week at Columbia University, Minuteman Project founder Jim Gilchrist, whose organization opposes illegal immigration, was invited to give a speech by the Columbia College Republicans. Gilchrist was only seconds into his speech when he was interrupted by protestors rushing the stage in what appeared to be a deliberate attempt to stop him from speaking. A fist fight between attendees erupted as a result of the protest. Though it is unclear who all the protestors were, two individuals from the International Socialist Organization unveiled a banner on stage that read, "No human being is illegal!"

Hooisers upset No. 13 Iowa in 31-28 home win

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Saturday, Oct. 14,2006 7:57 p.m.

Coming off an exciting Big Ten road victory last weekend at Illinois, the IU football team upset No. 13 Iowa 31-28 at Memorial Stadium Saturday afternoon.

UPDATE: Top basketball recruit Gordon verbally commits to IU

Friday, Oct. 13,2006 4:36 p.m.

Top recruit Eric Gordon, Jr. switched his verbal commitment to Indiana from Illinois, according to reports from the Indianapolis Star and Chicago Tribune. The North Central High School senior is the No. 1-rated shooting guard in the nation according to Rivals.com.

You say you want a RedVolution

By Annysa LaMantia and Anyssa LaMantia · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 3:35 p.m.

At 5 years old, most kids are worried about GI Joes. But when William Brawner was that age, he was worried about popping pills and keeping secrets. Brawner was the keynote speaker at "RedVolution" Wednesday night at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, a benefit for Bloomington Hospital's Positive Link Emergency Care Fund, which provides free services for people with HIV/AIDS. The event also was aimed at raising awareness about HIV/AIDS in the black community.

UNIVERSLAM 2006

By Matt Mattucci · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 12:27 p.m.

Kadour Ziani wakes up everyday in an unfamiliar place, but with a familiar desire. He wants to dunk a basketball, and he wants to do it in a way that people will always remember. The 5-foot-11, 33-year-old Ziani has become famous for his dunks in contests he's participated in across the world and says he's a celebrity in his native France. Ziani recently arrived in Bloomington -- which he called the "basketball capital of the world" -- with no money but a lifetime's worth of riches. He's not looking for money or fame, though. All he wants to do is share his abilities and philosophies with the world.

Satanic rap, anyone?

By Alyson Brodsy and Stefania Marghitu · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 11:44 a.m.

For the past few years, there have been countless rumors regarding Three 6 Mafia's alleged Satanic affiliation. None of these speculations, however, have been fully validated. Out of my love for the group, and overall curiosity on the subject, I decided to do some investigation.

An introduction to one of the newest Hoosiers, Mike White

By Alyson Brodsy and Ryan Corazza · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 3:39 a.m.

Mike White stood near the back of the press room in Assembly Hall Tuesday afternoon and cracked a subtle, coy smile when asked about his nickname -- "King Kong." "I got it in junior college," said the junior forward, who transferred to IU from Lee College in Baytown, Texas earlier this year. "My coach came in at halftime of the game and said, 'Man, you're playing like King Kong out there.'"