Community Arts

Inmates say ex-trooper confessed to killings

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 11:45 p.m.

BOONVILLE, Ind. -- Two men who spent time in prison with a former state trooper testified during his triple-murder retrial that he confessed behind bars to killing his wife and two young children.

Senate could make changes to Daniels' highway plan

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Smith · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 11:45 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A top state senator said Thursday he is likely to seek changes in Gov. Mitch Daniels' highway plan, including the removal of some provisions that helped it win narrow passage in the House.

Japonais brings unique sushi to Bloomington dining scene

By Ari Shifron · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 11:44 p.m.

For people looking to satisfy their sushi cravings, Bloomington's fifth sushi restaurant, Japonais Restaurant and Sushi Bar, opened Wednesday. The new restaurant, which has a decorative atmosphere and individual rooms with televisions and karaoke equipment, is located at the corner of Eighth and Walnut streets.

Local musician honored for lifetime achievements

By Savannah Worley · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 11:40 p.m.

Musician Albert Cobine, a Bloomington resident who has worked with Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra, will be honored this month with the Living Treasure Award. Presented during the Arts Leadership Awards on Feb. 22 at the Bloomington Convention Center, the award will recognize the lifetime achievement of this local artist.

Enthralling acting, long legs make 'Millie' a success

By Alyson Brodsy and Stacey Laskin · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 11:38 p.m.

Alex Ellis, the actress who played Millie Dillmount in "Thoroughly Modern Millie" at the IU Auditorium, sang to herself in the mirror with aching honesty.

Campus groups collaborate to celebrate Mozart's birthday

By Lindsey Landis · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 11:37 p.m.

He was vulgar. He was a womanizer. He struggled to make his financial ends meet. He was eccentric. He was extravagant. He was a genius. This weekend several IU programs will celebrate Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 250th birthday, who was born Jan. 27, 1756. Various conferences and concerts will be held around campus, and the Lilly Library has prepared a special display in his honor.

Fire burns Sigma Alpha Epsilon house

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 5:48 p.m.

A fire erupted through the roof of the abandoned Sigma Alpha Epsilon house early Thursday morning, sending billows of thick white smoke down Jordan Avenue. Members of Phi Kappa Sigma, also known as the Skulls, stood in astonishment as the fire grew.

The circus comes to town

By Alyson Brodsy and Matt McMullan · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 3:44 p.m.

Guess who's coming to campus this month. James Earl Jones! He of cable news and galactic empire fame. Total coincidence, I bet.

Maggie Daniels: Indiana's first daughter puts school first

By Adam Aasen · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 2:25 a.m.

When Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels was mentioned at a recent IU College Republicans meeting, one girl in the room buried her head in her arms as her face turned bright red. The governor's daughter, Maggie Daniels, a sophomore at IU, was noticeably embarrassed. "I'm just a face in 40,000 people," Maggie said. "I don't have 'governor's daughter' stamped on my forehead, so people don't really notice. I'm just a sophomore in college."

Only two tickets compete for IUSA

By Stephanie Susman · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 2:23 a.m.

IU Student Association applications are in, and two tickets -- Hooiser and Red Hot -- say they are ready to represent the student body. While previous elections have include more than two tickets -- 2004 and 2005 both had four -- IUSA President Alex Shortle said there are usually only two serious tickets. "Tradition is that there are two very, very strong tickets, where you had two tickets jousting and another bringing up relative issues but not a serious contender," he said.

Soccer Seuss Stories

By Steve Slivka · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 2:23 a.m.

Kevin Sparks has always liked Dr. Seuss books. The freshman from the IU men's soccer team -- along with four of his teammates and six women's soccer players -- read children's books at Templeton Elementary in Bloomington last night. After an introduction to the children and their parents in the gymnasium by Templeton Principal Cheryl Smith and IU men's volunteer assistant coach Dave Giffard, groups of players broke off into different classrooms to read to a smaller group of kids.

Students spread word of Ashoura

By Carrie Ritchie · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 2:22 a.m.

For thousands of Shiite Muslims around the world, today is a day of mourning and recognition of peace and human rights. It is the sacred observance of Ashoura, which commemorates a saint who was killed because he refused to follow a tyrant leader. This year, senior Mohammed Mahdi and his sister Hajira have decided to help educate students about the meaning of the occasion and its significance by handing out fliers with information about Ashoura on campus.

Colts already looking to next season

By Alyson Brodsy and John Nadel · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 2:14 a.m.

KAPOLEI, Hawaii -- Peyton Manning is still answering questions about his perceived inability to win the big one. Edgerrin James is talking about the possibility of playing elsewhere. And several of their teammates in Hawaii for Sunday's Pro Bowl say they can't wait until next year, an often-used refrain with this bunch. The Colts were the NFL's glamour team for most of the 2005 season. That is, until their first playoff game, that is -- a 21-18 loss to the eventual Super Bowl champion Steelers.

Hoosiers prepare for Penn State

By Steve Brennan · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 2:13 a.m.

On New Year's Day the IU women's basketball team (12-10, 6-5) snapped Penn State's 26-game home conference winning streak. Thursday night, the Lady Lions will be on the hunt for revenge to restore their pride. IU head coach Sharon Versyp expects Penn State to be looking for payback in Assembly Hall.

My wasted night - No answers from me

By Ryan Phillips · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 2:12 a.m.

For this column I'm going to do things a little differently. Rather than rehash the same problems the Hoosiers have had during their recent slide, I'm just going to put my thoughts directly into print. I saw this as a way for the avid readers out there to get inside the head of their favorite columnist and see what goes though my mind during a game.

Davis wastes no time in motivating team for Iowa

By Brian Janosch · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 2:12 a.m.

MADISON, Wisc. -- Forget Vegas. What happens in the IU locker room stays in the IU locker room. For more than half an hour IU coach Mike Davis kept his team in the Kohl Center locker room after a 72-54 loss to Wisconsin -- its second worst of the season. As has been the case all season, what was said after the game wasn't shared outside closed doors.

'Wild Night' for Hoosiers ends in loss

By Andy Romey · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 2:11 a.m.

MADISON, Wisc. -- John Mellencamp's "Wild Night" rang out over the loud speakers of the Kohl Center during a second half timeout. But there were no Hoosiers wild about Wednesday night's meeting between Wisconsin and IU. The No. 21 Hoosiers (13-7, 5-4) fell to the Badgers 72-54 and had one of their worst shooting performances of the season.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 2:08 a.m.

The students of the Folklore and Ethnomusicology Department pose this question: When was the last time a woman was given tenure in our department? It is shocking that the answer, in a department with primarily female students, is more than 20 years ago (Ruth Stone, in 1984.). This question has been brought to light recently in the case of Dr. Pravina Shukla, whose current bid for tenure is being frustrated by the College of Arts and Sciences Tenure Advisory Board's (headed by COAS Dean Kumble Subbaswamy) refusal to recommend her for tenure.

The mighty Information Bar

By Joanna Borns · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 2:02 a.m.

If you've ever been crazy enough to use Internet Explorer, you've undoubtedly been asked this soul-searching question: Did you notice the Information Bar? Yes, I did notice the Information Bar. What do you want from me? It's almost as annoying as the Microsoft Word paper clip. For the record, No, paper clip, I'm not writing a letter. And if I were, I'd get advice from a brain-dead koala before I'd ask you for help.

America the fatty

By Felipe Maya · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 2:01 a.m.

Have you ever gone to Golden Corral for dinner, ate your heart out then slouched back in your chair and thought, "Wow, I'm a fatass?" Well I have, and I feel that way pretty much every time I go to a buffet restaurant. Yet it doesn't stop me, or anyone else. After those three or four plates piled with greasy goodness, I feel guilty, not because I'll gain weight, but because we as Americans are wasteful gluttons.