Community Arts

Web site offers variety of discount delivery options

By Cecelia Wolford · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 1:05 a.m.

Sophomore Courtney Thom now has more alternatives when she wants to eat healthy but doesn't want to leave her house. Www.campusfood.com allows students to order takeout from other Bloomington restaurants besides the usual sandwich and pizza places. "I think it's amazing because all I knew of for delivery was Pizza Express or Jimmy John's," Thom said. "It gives me another option other than pizza if I want to eat healthy."

IUPD has no leads in car vandalism cases

By Mike Wilson · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 1:04 a.m.

A total of seven cars were vandalized and robbed in two separate incidents at IU parking lots early Friday morning. In the first incident, the IU Police Department was called and found three cars that had been vandalized in the Assembly Hall Blue Lot. According to IUPD reports, the cars had smashed headlights, taillights, and windows, dents, and missing stereos.

Two exhibits open at Waldron Arts Center

By Stacey Laskin · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 12:58 a.m.

Queen Elizabeth's ancient adornments and the newest cutting-edge photographic technologies inspired two local artists to pursue the enigma of personal space. Friday night, the dance photography of Tom Stio and copper accessories created by Jesse Mathes opened to the public in the Rosemary P. Miller Gallery at the John Waldron Arts Center. The Bloomington Area Arts Commission also presented the 2004 Monroe County Postcard Competition Award Winners Exhibition at the center.

Artists sell masterpieces on Fourth Street

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Monday, Sept. 6,2004 12:50 a.m.

Underneath the beating sun, hundreds of Bloomington residents and IU students guzzled lemonade and fanned themselves as they sweltered in the heat. They were not tailgating before IU's football victory in the home opener -- they were browsing the booths of artists and community groups at the Fourth Street Festival of Arts and Crafts. The Fourth Street Festival, a Bloomington staple since its inception in 1976, celebrated its 28th year of displaying the arts Saturday and Sunday on Grant and Fourth Streets.

Wanted:Cheering fans

By Cory Steger · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:33 a.m.

Well, we're now just one day away from kickoff, and the buzz surrounding the football team is, well, just that -- a buzz.

Deficit, new upgrades, football program all concerns

By Dan Click · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:25 a.m.

As Rick Greenspan inherits the IU athletics director position, he also inherits a litany of hot-button issues and controversial projects. Issues with which Greenspan will have to deal as IU's fourth athletics director in the last five years include lifting the athletics department out of the red, as they have been maintaining a budget deficit of over $1 million for the past three years, a football program that hasn't been to a bowl game since 1993, a $30 student athletic fee, and a recent proposal by Terry Clapacs, vice president of administration and chief administrative officer, for a $65 million upgrade in athletics facilities.

IU grads, students participate in march

By Josh Sanburn · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:25 a.m.

NEW YORK -- The rioting in Chicago during the 1968 Democratic National Convention is considered by many as the benchmark of political speech leading to violence. By Wednesday night in New York, the number of arrests exceeded those in Chicago by 1,200, but without the violence.

IU recruits former Army athletics director

By Dan Click · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:25 a.m.

After three months of searching for a new athletics director, IU President Adam Herbert announced Thursday that Rick Greenspan would fill the position, effective Sept. 15. In coming to IU, Greenspan left the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he has served as director of intercollegiate athletics since 1999.

Bush nominated at party gala

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:25 a.m.

NEW YORK -- To a standing ovation, President George W. Bush entered Madison Square Garden Thursday night to accept the his party's nomination for the presidency of the United States. Standing on the newly reconstructed stage bearing the presidential seal, Bush gazed into the crowd as they peppered the president with cheers and applause.

GOPs gather to watch president

By Rick Newkirk · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:25 a.m.

Lieutenant governor candidate and State Senator Becky Skillman headed a bevy of republican candidates and supporters at a rally in support of the Republican National Convention. Thursday night, 150 Grand Old gatherers met at the AmVets Post 2000 to dine and watch President Bush speak at the convention on television.

Texans defeat Tampa Bay in preseason

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:22 a.m.

HOUSTON -- Michael Pittman, who got extensive playing time because the Bucs rested starter Charlie Garner, ran for 71 yards on 12 carries and Tampa Bay held Houston to three field goals. Several starters on both sides were on the sidelines by the end of the scoreless first quarter, leaving reserves jockeying for jobs to play the rest of the night.

Team remains perfect in season openers

By Kevin Dwire · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:21 a.m.

IU women's volleyball coach Katie Weismiller has guided her Hoosier team into 12 season opening matches and has 12 season opening victories to show for it. The latest team to fall victim to Weismiller's streak was IU-Purdue University Indianapolis, who the Hoosiers defeated Wednesday evening. The Hoosiers knocked off the Jaguars 30-23, 28-30, 30-25, 30-20 in an IU athletic team's first-ever appearance on the IUPUI campus.

Undefeated, looking to stay that way, Hoosiers take on Ball State Sunday

By John Fischer · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:20 a.m.

The 2-0 IU women's soccer team hopes to keep its winning streak alive when the team takes on the Ball State University Cardinals at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Bill Armstrong Stadium. As much as the Hoosiers want to be 3-0 when the weekend is over, getting another win is not the only mission. IU coach Mick Lyon said the team has two priorities. "This Sunday is basically two things: build on what we have and win the game," Lyon said.

Hoosiers prepare for Ball State, SW Mizzou

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:19 a.m.

An in-state foe and an out-of-state opponent await the Hoosiers this weekend when the IU women's field hockey team faces off with Ball State Friday and Southwest Missouri State Sunday. IU goes into the game with a 1-1 record after dropping a 3-1 game to Berkeley and earning a close 2-1 victory against Stanford, with both games in California. On the other hand, the Cardinals come into the game with a 0-2 record, losing to both Northeastern 2-1, and William & Mary, 2-1. IU and BSU tied 3-3 in a preseason scrimmage Aug. 22.

Indiana Open provides home advantages

By Andy Romey · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:18 a.m.

The IU women's cross country team kicks off its 2004 season tonight at the Indiana Open. The meet will be held at IU's home course at 6:45 p.m. Even though Hoosier coach Judy Wilson is treating this meet as a low-key tune-up, she said she still recognizes the importance the meet holds for her entire squad.

Knight's next episode: his own

By Chris Hopper · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:17 a.m.

His antics on and off the court draw people in from all over to see what he will do next. So CBS and Paramount television have decided to base a sitcom on the life of Bobby Knight. Now fans and critics alike will have the opportunity to see another side of Knight they may have never seen before. CBS and Paramount Television have struck a deal with Knight to create a television sitcom based on his life.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:16 a.m.

Lawsuit against Kobe Bryant contains risks EAGLE, Colo. -- In pressing on with her civil suit against NBA star Kobe Bryant, the woman accusing him of rape will not have to meet the higher standard of proof required in a criminal case.

Hoosiers host tournament to open up regular season

By Steve Slivka · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:14 a.m.

The road to the Home Depot Center and a return trip to the NCAA College Cup begins tonight for the No. 1-ranked IU men's soccer team. Last season, the Hoosiers were victorious in the College Cup championship game, as they defeated St. John's University 2-1. The game against St. John's marked the last time former coach Jerry Yeagley paced the sidelines for the Hoosiers as he retired following the final whistle of the game.

THE FULL GERRY

By David Paulen · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 2:13 a.m.

Saturday will be a first for many things. It will be the first step for an IU football team looking to make a bowl game and improve on last season's 2-10 record. It will be the first chance for the offense and defense to show off their hard work in practice. A first victory, however, will not be a walk in the park. The Hoosiers will take their first step of the 2004 season at 6 p.m. Saturday when they face Central Michigan at Memorial Stadium.

WelcomeFest introduces campus groups to new students

By Ashley Lough · Friday, Sept. 3,2004 1:46 a.m.

Good weather was on order from the Union Board for the annual WelcomeFest, and its request was granted. Under sunny skies and warm temperatures, the 2004 WelcomeFest featured 100 booths from 92 different IU organizations in the Indiana Memorial Union circle drive.