Community Arts

Not bitter at all (well, maybe a little)

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 10,2006 12:59 a.m.

Upon learning that IU women's basketball coach Sharon Versyp was heading for Purdue, many of our IDS colleagues were, at first, wishing her (and them) petulance.

Where on campus is this?

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 10,2006 12:58 a.m.

See Tuesday's Indiana Daily Student for the answer.

Wright Quad launches health food campaign

By Kim Cullman · Monday, April 10,2006 12:56 a.m.

After returning from spring break, students dining in the Wright Food Court were offered a healthy alternative to the usual cafeteria choices as Residential Programs and Services launched its new Eat Wright concept.

College Mentors run to collect funds for kids

By Kasey Hawrysz · Monday, April 10,2006 12:56 a.m.

After two days of violent weather, Mother Nature relented Sunday afternoon with sunny and temperate conditions for participants in College Mentors for Kids' 5K Run/Walk, as they grabbed their jogging gear to raise money for kids in need. Regardless of whether it was the weather or available late registration, the group's "Race for Higher Education" saw an increased turnout from 2005's inaugural race, with close to 160 students helping bring in about $1,000 for the program.

Around the Arts

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 10,2006 12:55 a.m.

'Tranny Roadshow' extravaganza tonight in IMUG As part of the National Day of Silence, the Union Board is holding the Tranny Roadshow at 7 p.m. tonight in the IMUG at the Indiana Memorial Union. Admission is free.

Israelpalooza offers music, culture

By Savannah Worley · Monday, April 10,2006 12:54 a.m.

Students looking for a little spiritual wisdom found it Sunday in Dunn Meadow. All they needed was a nickel. Israelpalooza, held Sunday afternoon in Dunn Meadow, celebrated Israeli culture with music, food and a walk down Kirkwood Avenue.

Students question Facebook policies

By Lee Hurwitz · Monday, April 10,2006 12:52 a.m.

When freshman Noah Skube checked his Lee Corso Facebook profile last week, there was one problem. It wasn't there. Recently Facebook.com, the popular social networking Web site, has come under scrutiny for deactivating fake profiles, in addition to language in its terms and conditions that allows Facebook to distribute and release any information placed in profiles. This can include a user's groups or interests, as well as pictures that friends place on the Web site.

Local band Forever in Effigy releases album, contends for 2006 Warped Tour

By Jessica Hullinger · Monday, April 10,2006 12:51 a.m.

While most people soaked up the rays on warm, sunny beaches during spring break, members from the band Forever in Effigy found themselves in Bloomington all week, recording. If everything goes as planned, the result of their efforts will be a 12-track album titled "From Sleep and Shadows."

Russian, Brazilian, American among space station crew returning to Earth

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 10,2006 12:50 a.m.

ARKALYK, Kazakhstan -- American, Russian and Brazilian astronauts endured a bone-jarring, 3 1/2-hour ride from the international space station back to Earth on Sunday, landing on target in the freezing Kazakh steppe.

Roadside bombs, violence marks 'Freedom Day' in Iraq

By Alyson Brodsy and Vanessa Arrington · Monday, April 10,2006 12:50 a.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Roadside bombs killed at least three people in Iraq on Sunday, the three-year anniversary of Baghdad's fall to U.S. forces, as security forces bolstered security in the capital to prevent attacks on "Freedom Day."

Israel set to cut all ties with Palestinian Authority

Monday, April 10,2006 12:48 a.m.

JERUSALEM -- Israel's Cabinet is set to cut all ties with the Palestinian Authority, ruling out the possibility that Israel will hold peace talks with the moderate Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in an effort to bypass the new Hamas-led government, an official said Sunday.

Senators: Bush, Cheney should explain CIA leak

By Alyson Brodsy and Nedra Pickler · Monday, April 10,2006 12:47 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney should speak publicly about their involvement in the CIA leak case so people can understand what happened, a leading Republican senator said Sunday.

Storm victims survey weekend damage

By Alyson Brodsy and John Gerome · Monday, April 10,2006 12:45 a.m.

GALLATIN, Tenn. -- Diesel smoke filled the air as work crews used heavy equipment to clear paths through tornado-strewn debris and victims rummaged for mementos in the remains of their neighborhoods. Clumps of yellow insulation hung from trees like Spanish moss, and the sound of helicopters, chain saws and trucks created a loud, steady rumble.

WAX STAR

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 10,2006 12:45 a.m.

A sculpture of the late rap star Tupac Shakur is seen during its unveiling Wednesday, at the Madame Tussaud Museum, in The Venetian hotel-casino in Las Vegas, as Shakur's aunt Gloria "Glo" Cox, left, and sister Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur stand next to the clay and wax figure.

'Rent' star to perform solo act tonight at Buskirk-Chumley

By Lindsey Landis · Monday, April 10,2006 12:41 a.m.

He has released two albums, starred in three major Broadway productions, appeared in the movies "SLC Punk!" and "School of Rock" and played the role of Roger Davis in the hit movie "Rent." But tonight could prove his biggest challenge yet.

Report: Vaden leaving IU

Sunday, April 9,2006 2:28 p.m.

Sophomore Robert Vaden will be leaving the IU men's basketball program and joining Mike Davis at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, a report Friday in the Birmingham News. Davis' son, Mike Jr., put the ongoing speculation to rest at UAB's press conference Friday when he told the Birmingham News Vaden would be following the Davis' to Birmingham, the report said. Vaden first expressed his desire to transfer after Mike Davis' resignation. "If my coach is gone, I'm gone," Vaden said after the Feb. 17 press conference. "I already made (my decision). I'm not coming back." Last season, Vaden was the Hoosiers' second-leading scorer with 13.5 points a game and led the team in assists, averaging 3.5 a game. It remains unclear whether or not sophomore D.J. White - also rumored to possibly be transferring - will stay at IU or follow Mike Davis and Vaden to UAB. Check back for further updates.

Bush nominates Paulison to head FEMA chief

By Alyson Brodsy and Hope Yen · Saturday, April 8,2006 12:32 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- With hurricane season two months away, President Bush on Thursday nominated the acting director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be permanent head of the disaster response agency. R. David Paulison, a 30-year firefighter, took over at FEMA in September when Bush named him to replace the beleaguered Michael Brown. Brown quit in the face of unrelenting criticism over the agency's sluggish response to Hurricane Katrina.

Autopsy shows no signs of foul play, infectious disease

By Carrie Ritchie · Friday, April 7,2006 6:18 p.m.

The preliminary findings of an autopsy performed on Nichole Birky Thursday morning at Terre Haute Regional Hospital show no indication of foul play or infectious disease, according to a release from the IU Police Department. Monroe County Coroner David Toumey's final report will not be issued until toxicology testing results are completed, which will take up to four to six weeks.

Music instructor, mentor takes final bow

By Lindsey Landis · Friday, April 7,2006 6:17 p.m.

James E. Mumford has brought joy and hope to his students at IU for the past 23 years, but Sunday will be their last performance with him. The African American Choral Ensemble will celebrate its 30th anniversary and Mumford's retirement with a black-tie gala beginning at 6 p.m. at the Bloomington Convention Center on Saturday night.

Former IU coach Davis accepts UAB job

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, April 7,2006 6:15 p.m.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Former IU coach Mike Davis took over UAB's basketball program Friday, returning to his home state after a rocky tenure with the Hoosiers. The 45-year-old Davis, a native of Fayette who played for Alabama, replaces Mike Anderson, who left the Blazers to become coach at Missouri.