Community Arts

JFK nephew Bobby Shriver weds fiancee

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, May 9,2005 3:31 p.m.

LOS ANGELES - Bobby Shriver, the nephew of President John F. Kennedy and brother of California first lady Maria Shriver, married his fiancee Malissa Feruzzi Saturday in Los Angeles.

Bush honors fallen soldiers of World War II

By Alyson Brodsy and Jennifer Loven · Monday, May 9,2005 3:29 p.m.

MAASTRICHT, The Netherlands -- As a chilly rain soaked thousands of white crosses marking American war dead, President Bush paid homage Sunday to the "terrible price" paid by World War II soldiers who never came home from their fight against tyranny.

Auditorium says goodbye to students, professional employees

By Adam Sedia · Sunday, May 8,2005 9:56 p.m.

The IU Auditorium might appear to host its events effortlessly, but a massive amount of student and professional work goes into making the performances so successful.

Athletics fee gets us nothing

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, May 8,2005 9:50 p.m.

The approval of the athletics fee leaves us dumbfounded.

Senior wins Big Ten title

By Dan Click · Sunday, May 8,2005 9:45 p.m.

Throughout his collegiate career, senior Jeff Overton has been racking up achievements and titles. One big one was missing -- but he got it Sunday as he became the Big Ten Champion in men's golf in Madison, Wis.

'We Did It'

By David A. Nosko · Sunday, May 8,2005 9:45 p.m.

In two separate ceremonies, about 8,000 IU students were officially welcomed into the real world. It came with a one-year free membership in the Alumni Association. IU's 176th graduation commencement ceremony Saturday provided an opportunity for more than 30,000 family members and friends to demonstrate their love and support for graduates. Commencement was divided into two sessions depending on the graduate's particular school of study.

Trustees approve tuition increase, fees

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Wilson · Sunday, May 8,2005 9:45 p.m.

The trustees approved a 4.9 percent increase in combined fees on the Bloomington campus Friday for the 2005-2006 school year. The 4.9 percent included the $30 athletics fee, a $40 increase in the transportation fee and a jump in tuition. Combined fees consist of both tuition and all mandatory fees, such as the student activity, technology, athletic and health center fees.

The best decision yet

By Lindsey Jancek and Lindsay Jancek · Sunday, May 8,2005 9:38 p.m.

For all of my fellow peers who are leaving here after four, and in some cases, five years of college life in Bloomington -- I'm jealous.

Hoosiers look sharp in final Big Ten event

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Sunday, May 8,2005 9:24 p.m.

In its final tune-up in preparation for the Big Ten Outdoor Championships, the men's track team looked sharp in the Billy Hayes Invitational Friday night.

Hoosiers dominate Spartans in 15-2 win

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, May 8,2005 9:22 p.m.

Having the right balance of pitching and hitting is something the IU baseball team has been searching for all year. Saturday afternoon the Hoosiers had no problem finding it in a 15-2 win over Michigan State.

Democracy Now! host demands independent media

By David A. Nosko · Sunday, May 8,2005 9:20 p.m.

Iraq might be halfway across the world, but Democracy Now! wants all Americans to know about its geography, its collection of cultures, and what the U.S. military continues to provide for the Iraqi people.

Local play simplistic but deep

By Mark Taracuk · Sunday, May 8,2005 9:16 p.m.

Finding flaws in something is a lot easier than finding anything to be optimistic about. The play "Flaws" from Bloomington Playwrights Projects almost lives up to its name, but a small-time play shouldn't be discredited because of its scale.

Retaining my memories

By Amanda Trost · Sunday, May 8,2005 9:09 p.m.

Well, it's all over. I'm a college graduate. Commencement ceremonies have ended, I've received my symbolic red diploma folder, and I've taken the must-have picture in front of the Sample Gates wearing my cap and gown.

Looking good on paper

By Elisha Sauers · Sunday, May 8,2005 9:05 p.m.

I, like many other Lost2005ers, stepped across the threshold of Assembly Hall to find myself captive in a little place known as Never-neverjob. And, while I have some employment prospects, until I get that handshake, I'll remain in the netherworld of "looking good on paper."

Hoosiers look sharp in final Big Ten match

By Alyson Brodsy and Rob DeWitte · Sunday, May 8,2005 9:03 p.m.

In its final tune-up in preparation for the Big Ten Outdoor Championships, the men's track team looked sharp in the Billy Hayes Invitational Friday night. Highlighting the action were twin All-Americans John and Sean Jefferson in the 1,500 meters. The duo raced in a special section of the 1,500 devoted to fast times. The combination of cool weather and racing underneath the lights brought Jefferson near his personal best.

Hoosiers slam Spartans

Sunday, May 8,2005 9:01 p.m.

Having the right balance of pitching and hitting is something the IU baseball team has been searching for all year. Saturday afternoon the Hoosiers had no problem finding it in a 15-2 win over Michigan State. From the beginning, IU (23-22, Big Ten 6-15) didn't have any trouble with the Spartans (17-23, Big Ten 6-11).

Students adjust to summer sessions

By Alyson Brodsy and Carrie Ritchie · Sunday, May 8,2005 8:57 p.m.

Three days. 72 precious hours of freedom. That's all summer session I students and professors have between finishing a grueling week of finals and starting a new assortment of classes. Despite the rapid turnaround, summer session I still has higher enrollment than session II, according to Monica Halcomb, who works with the data management department at the Registrar's Office. Both sessions offer a variety of classes and provide students with an opportunity to catch up, get ahead, or retake classes to improve their grades.

One IU starts over

By Kye Lee · Sunday, May 8,2005 8:56 p.m.

When IU underwent an administrative reconstruction period many years ago, several offices and positions were eliminated. One of the cuts made was current political science professor Larry Hanks' position as administrator and director of One IU, a student organization which focuses on race and diversity issues. Hanks founded the organization about 10 years ago, but since his position had been eliminated the organization slowed down.

Graduates help thwart robbery

By -Kehla West and Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, May 8,2005 8:49 p.m.

Robbers stole a safe from a local dental office but were unsuccessful in getting it away, witnesses said. The Sallee Dental Studio, 314 E. 7th St., was the site of the break-in. Brian Obolewicz, who graduated Saturday afternoon, saw and reported the break-in.

Comiskey scholarship winners named

By -Kehla West and Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, May 8,2005 8:48 p.m.

According to IU professor Nancy Comiskey, when bad things happen, we can either get bitter and close off from the world, or we can use it as an opportunity to help others. That's the thinking behind two scholarships in Comiskey's daughter Kate's name that were awarded this weekend. Kate, who was an English teacher at Indian Creek High School, was killed in a car accident last November.