Community Arts

Churches reserve tickets to 'Passion'

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004 11:36 p.m.

The anticipation surrounding Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" is prompting several churches across Indiana to buy up blocks of tickets for the film, and in some cases arrange special screenings. The film is due to be released Ash Wednesday, Feb. 25, but at least one church, East 91st Street Christian Church in Indianapolis, has arranged for three screenings over the two previous nights.

Business for non-majors

By Jenna Hess · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004 11:36 p.m.

"Not that y'all know what it is, but does this look like business-casual to you?" This question, posed to me and two of my roommates by our marketing friend, exemplifies the mentality of many "Kelley Kids."

'Guilty Feet' provides guilty pleasure

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004 11:35 p.m.

"Guilty Feet," an unabashedly girly novel by British author Kelly Harte, is a delightful pleasure. Part of the invasion of British penned novels in our post-Bridget Jones world, this is a delightful addition to the genre of Brit chic lit. If the neon pink cover isn't a hint to any unsuspecting male, I don't know what would be. This book is by a girl and for a girl, no doubt about it.

'Boy Gets Girl' teaches some lessons

By Jenica Schultz · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004 11:32 p.m.

The University Players production of Rebecca Gilman's "Boy Gets Girl" premiered at the Rose Firebay Theatre in the John Waldron Arts Center Friday. The play, dedicated to stalking and issues about the objectification of women, ironically came just in time for Valentine's Day. For the most part, this play was well-acted, but a few things about the play bothered me.

Bishop convicted in fatal hit-and-run

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004 11:32 p.m.

PHOENIX -- Bishop Thomas O'Brien was convicted of hit-and-run Tuesday for leaving the scene after killing a jaywalking pedestrian with his car -- a crash that ended his career as head of the Roman Catholic diocese. O'Brien is believed to be the first Roman Catholic bishop in U.S. history to be convicted of a felony.

To cheat is to compete?

By Chris Hintz · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004 11:31 p.m.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture has recently suspended two brothers for "tampering" with their prized cows before showing them at the Ohio State Fair. To make the animal's back appear straighter -- which is apparently a desirable feature in cows -- the brothers glued and painted extra hair on their backs. They were given away when a clump of hair came off in the judge's hand. In the high stakes world of livestock shows, anything goes. It's difficult to escape competitiveness.

India, Pakistan agree on Kashmir talks

By Alyson Brodsy and Sadaqat Jan · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004 11:31 p.m.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- India and Pakistan agreed Tuesday to a timetable for peace talks both sides hope will end a bitter history of enmity and mistrust, striking the deal at a closed-door meeting of diplomats at a mountain retreat not far from their disputed border region.

Set the sports standard

By Neal Taflinger · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004 11:30 p.m.

Late winter is usually the time to celebrate inter-collegiate basketball rivalries and gear up for March Madness. But this season, college football has cornered the market on madness. In Denver, three alleged rape victims are suing the University of Colorado in federal court over claims the school turned a blind eye to sexual assaults at football recruiting parties.

Haiti PM ousted by militant coup

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004 11:30 p.m.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Haiti's premier said his country was in the throes of a coup and appealed Tuesday for international help -- even as Washington and Paris stated reluctance to use force to stop the bloody uprising. Prime Minister Yvon Neptune made his plea a day after former soldiers joined the rebellion, seizing the key central city of Hinche, burning the police station, freeing prisoners -- and increasing the potential for a full-scale civil war.

Marriage issue finds Indiana

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004 11:28 p.m.

Although the gay marriage controversy is hitting the nation hard on both coasts -- notably the Massachusetts Supreme Court which ruled its state's ban on same-sex marriage to be unconstitutional and San Francisco's unprecedented issuing of marriage licenses to same-sex couples -- the issue itself is not avoiding Middle America.

To buy or not to buy?

By Stacie Vasko · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004 12:58 a.m.

The importance of higher education is growing increasingly valuable in a world full of competition after college. As the cost of a college education continues to skyrocket, many students may have only one thing on their minds -- "Do I pay for books … or a brand new Louis Vuitton bag?"

Fashions inspired by exotic landscapes

By Mallory Zalkin · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004 12:54 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Collections for the fall 2004 season differed in style and designs making them special, but all had similar reoccurring themes. Lavenders and greens were the two hot colors of the runway, while fur, tweed and satin were most popular for fabrics. Although designers used some of the same cuts and fabrics, each designer personalized his or her line with familiar touches reflecting their style. Despite the Indiana native's death last year, Bill Blass is as strong as ever with the talented Michael Vollbracht as his successor. Vollbracht created a collection following Blass's taste for fine apparel.

DiNardo loses coordinators

By Alex Hickey · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004 12:54 a.m.

Last season, IU finished last in the Big Ten in scoring offense and No. 10 in scoring defense. Next season, new coordinators will be in place to continue the rebuilding process as former offensive coordinator, Al Borges, and former defensive coordinator, Tim Kish, have both accepted jobs at different schools. Borges joined Tommy Tuberville's staff at Auburn, as he was named the Tigers' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks' coach Friday. Kish was hired by Mike Stoops in late '03 to be the defensive line coach at Arizona.

IUSA eyes buses, parking

By Mike McElroy · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004 12:50 a.m.

Getting around Bloomington is a pain, and all four IUSA tickets think they have the answer. With election day only a week away, each party is solidifying its platforms regarding parking and transportation. Candidates are scrambling to inform students on the issues before they cast their votes for the 2004-2005 student government.

Kline out for season

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004 12:50 a.m.

The Hoosiers' interior took a big blow Monday when IU coach Mike Davis said forward Sean Kline will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury he suffered in Saturday's loss to Purdue. The sophomore will have surgery on his right knee as soon as the swelling goes down. Kline was averaging 7.1 points per game and was pulling down four rebounds.

New hospital ignites fierce debate

By Lindsay Jancek · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004 12:50 a.m.

If approved by the city council next Wednesday, Bloomington residents may have another choice as to where they get their health care from. Last week, the Bloomington City Council heard arguments from both opponents and advocates of construction of a speciality hospital in the city. The debate ended in a straw vote against the plan, in which five of the nine members voted against the petition, finding no need for another hospital in Bloomington. Four of the council members passed on the vote, wanting more time to go through information for next week's meeting.

Don't be fooled, the Yanks won't win it

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004 12:43 a.m.

What's wrong with baseball? Not the Yankees. At least not entirely. It's that the Texas Rangers will be paying Alex Rodriguez until the year 2016. This technically means they are paying a player on another team to beat them.

IUPD Blotter

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004 12:42 a.m.

The IU Police Department reported the following activity: Feb. 12 • Senior Laurel Worthington reported theft of a television from the Collins Center Clubhouse. • Non-student Michael A. Chandler, 26, resident of Indianapolis, Ind., was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated at State Road 46.

Around the campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004 12:40 a.m.

The International Studies Program is sponsoring a lecture today by Saskia Sassen entitled "Globalization or Denationalization."

AIDS survivor shares one-man show with IU students

By Andrea Minarcek · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2004 12:33 a.m.

For a performance by someone who has nearly died three times, the Frangipani Room in the Indiana Memorial Union was surprisingly upbeat last night. Steve Schalchlin, an award-winning musical composer who has lived with AIDS for nearly ten years, performed his one-man show, "Living in the Bonus Round."