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'Pink Panther' strikes again

By Alyson Brodsy and David Germain · Sunday, Feb. 12,2006 11:42 p.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Inspector Clouseau bumbled his way to the top of the box office as Steve Martin's "The Pink Panther" debuted with $21.7 million to lead a rush of new releases.

Sometimes artists' greatest tools are their words.

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Feb. 12,2006 11:40 p.m.

"Everyone discusses my art and pretends to understand, as if it were necessary to understand, when it is simply necessary to love." - Claude Monet (1840 - 1926)

Purdue revives work of Indiana-born playwright

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Feb. 12,2006 11:35 p.m.

KENTLAND, Ind. -- A century ago, Indiana-born playwright George Ade was the toast of Broadway, where his amusing plays packed theaters and made him a fortune.

'Jaws' author Peter Benchley dies

By Alyson Brodsy and Hillel Italie · Sunday, Feb. 12,2006 11:35 p.m.

NEW YORK -- Peter Benchley, whose novel "Jaws" terrorized millions of swimmers even as the author himself became an advocate for the conservation of sharks, has died at age 65, his widow said Sunday.

Youth exposed to jazz with local program

By MichaelLyn McBride · Sunday, Feb. 12,2006 11:34 p.m.

Jazz from Bloomington board member Monika Herzig is teaching elementary students about improvisation. However, IU music students might be surprised at Herzig's playful technique.

'Vagina Monologues' brings laughter, tears

By Alyson Brodsy and Lynndi Lockenour · Sunday, Feb. 12,2006 11:32 p.m.

My mother always said the best movies were the ones that could make you laugh and cry. While it isn't a movie, "The Vagina Monologues" did both for me.

Student dancers further skill, talent with kinesiology degree

By Kristi Oloffson · Sunday, Feb. 12,2006 11:29 p.m.

Even when they're not dancing, their poised and limber bodies show the strength built up from long practices just like these. Despite having an important performance in just a few months, the rehearsal is light-hearted, with students laughing and joking as they try out new moves. They respond quickly to junior student choreographer Abigail Rich as she helps them learn the contemporary dance routine.

Student's Facebook heats up dad's campaign

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 1:18 p.m.

Pictures of a 19-year-old freshman enjoying an alcoholic beverage have caused her father's congressional campaign to heat up just days after he announced his candidacy.

Fire burns empty fraternity house

Friday, Feb. 10,2006 2:36 a.m.

Police investigating a fire that erupted through the roof of the abandoned Sigma Alpha Epsilon house early Thursday morning estimated the damage to the house would be about $200,000.

PSU coach draws ire of protesters

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:50 a.m.

Almost 30 members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Student Support Services made a self-titled "showing of support" Thursday night at Assembly Hall in protest of Penn State coach Rene Portland.

Spirit of Sport offers Polar Plunge

By Chip Cutter · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:50 a.m.

There will be basketball games, sports contests, an outdoor water plunge and more Friday night as part of the annual Spirit of Sport event, which benefits Special Olympics Indiana athletes. The event, now in its 30th year of existence, is designed to give students the chance to interact with each other in a fun environment while also supporting a philanthropic cause, said Joanne Orrange, the assistant director of special events for the Division of Recreational Sports, which is playing host to the event.

Bush's proposed budget might cut Perkins loans

By Kate FitzGerald · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:50 a.m.

If approved by Congress, a new Bush administration proposal could eliminate a type of loan held by more than 3,000 IU students and more than 600,000 students nationwide.

NCAA changes replay rules, hopes to shorten games

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:37 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The NCAA will give college football coaches at least one replay challenge per game next season and require conferences to use a universal review format if Thursday's recommended changes by the rules committee are approved in March.

Hoosiers head down to Arkansas

By Rick Harker · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:35 a.m.

After a more than friendly home stretch and a strong start to the season, the IU women's track team is set to compete in a daunting meet this weekend that should measure its true progress.

Hoosiers head to Tyson Invitational

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:34 a.m.

The IU men's track and field team looks to extend its success this weekend at the Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark. After five consecutive home meets, the team takes to the road for the first time this year to battle some of the nation's top programs.

IU faces big weekend against tested teams

By Evan Harris · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:33 a.m.

The No. 60 IU men's tennis team enters hostile territory this weekend with its perfect spring season on the line. At 4-0, the Hoosiers face No. 32 Louisville and No. 39 Middle Tennessee State in matches that could test how good IU really is.

IU looking to snap losing streak against Penn St.

By John Wustrow · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:29 a.m.

When IU steps on the mat Friday for senior night to face No. 8 Penn State, the No. 16 Hoosiers will also be up against history. The Hoosiers have never beaten Penn State. The two schools have faced each other seven times in dual meets, with Penn State's 20-19 win in 1999 the closest the Hoosiers have ever come to topping the Nittany Lions.

No signs? No problem

By Alyson Brodsy and Ryan Corazza · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:28 a.m.

It's a familiar scene just inside the doors of Assembly Hall: Groups of zealous, underage male students storm into the stadium clad in sleeveless shirts and headbands ready to cheer on the Hoosier men's basketball team with signs in hand. But just as their tickets are scanned in, the signs are confiscated and their excitement quickly dwindles to frustration and anger. Chances of getting on TV have dwindled to a near impossibility.

IU rebounds with win versus PSU

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:26 a.m.

The Hoosiers did not let some early difficulties get in the way of their seventh Big Ten win last night, picking up a 58-43 victory against Penn State. Both teams struggled in the first half offensively, but a late Hoosier run powered by senior forward Brigett Branson gave IU a six-point cushion going into the break. Branson came into the game averaging two points per game, but finished the night with eight points, four rebounds and three assists.

Stop whining, start cheering

By Ryan Phillips · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:22 a.m.

So I guess it's time to panic. Sitting at 13-7 overall, 5-4 in the Big Ten and after losing four out of their last five, apparently the Hoosiers are done. There's no chance, all is lost. Let's just blow up the season and look toward next year. I mean, being a game and a half out of first place in the Big Ten is absolutely insurmountable. At least, that's the attitude of most people around these parts and I think it's crap.