Community Arts

Kerry wins Virginia, Tennessee

By Alyson Brodsy and Ron Fournier · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 12:46 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Sen. John Kerry vanquished his Dixie-bred rivals in Virginia and Tennessee on Tuesday, marching toward the Democratic nomination with a Southern sweep that extended his dominance to every region of the country.

IUSA proposes parking changes

By Mike McElroy · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 12:46 a.m.

IU Parking Operations' policy is drawing fire from the IU Student Association. IUSA recently drew up a working proposal to lessen penalties for first-time parking offenders. The reform would reduce parking tickets to $20-25 for a vehicle's first two infractions.

Holocaust survivor visits Bloomington

By Jackie Corgan · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 12:46 a.m.

Eva Moses Kor recounts a scene of 10 to 20 sets of twins standing naked in an observation room, their limbs and body parts compared to each other. In a larger room, 20 to 30 more sets of twins could be found with rubber hoses tied around their arms to cut off circulation; blood was drawn to see how much a person could lose and still live.

Painted Jordan Avenue bridges steeped in IU tradition

By Brian Janosch · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 12:46 a.m.

Three years ago, former IU student Jody Courter was out on a walk with her boyfriend. To her, it was just like any typical walk around campus -- the typical traffic and typical sights.

Professors despise spending

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 12:40 a.m.

EUGENE, Ore. -- Players, coaches and boosters were thrilled with Oregon's new $3.2 million football locker room, complete with plasma screen TVs, video games and a bronze plaque honoring Nike chairman and rabid fan Phil Knight.

Majerus: 'I won't come back this year'

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 12:39 a.m.

SALT LAKE CITY -- Rick Majerus said Tuesday he will not coach the University of Utah again this season, ending his 15-year association with the school he brought to national prominence.

Drug tester commits suicide

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 12:35 a.m.

A 19-year old woman who had been taking part in a clinical trial of a new Eli Lilly and Co. drug was found dead of an apparent suicide in a Lilly research lab at University Hospital at the IU Medical School in Indianapolis.

Hasek's groin keeps him out for season

By Alyson Brodsy and Larry Lage · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 12:34 a.m.

DETROIT -- Dominik Hasek's season is over because of a groin injury. He's determined not to let it end his career. "I'll be back next season," Hasek said Tuesday.

Tough practices act as inspiration

By Colin Burns · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 12:25 a.m.

Downstairs in Assembly Hall where the IU wrestling team practices, quotes fill the red and white walls. Meant for inspiration and motivation, one of them reads, "Unless You Have Prepared Yourself and Deserve to Emerge Victorious, Do Not Expect to Win or Be Disappointed When You Lose." Another quote on the wall spells out, "Work Develops Champions." They are especially relevant to this team, which battles through physically grinding practices and voluntary workouts to maintain their weight and endurance.

Fraternity animal abuse on the rise

By Chris Jesse · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 12:25 a.m.

Alcohol isn't the only factor contributing to fraternities' legal troubles as incidents of animal cruelty in fraternity houses are on the rise.

Can you feel the love tonight?

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 12:21 a.m.

This Saturday is Valentine's Day. A day you find that special someone and profess your love. But more importantly, it's a day your significant other opens that precious card with the poem you didn't write and the picture you didn't paint but that you John Hancock-ed with all your love.

Indian lecture series begins today lecture series kicks off today

By Tim Callahan · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 12:11 a.m.

As a part of the Spring 2004 Lecture Series sponsored by the IU India Studies Program, a discussion of conflict resolution will be held at 6 p.m. today in Swain East 140. The lecture marks the beginning of the program's effort to bring important Indian issues to the IU community. Tim Callahan, assistant director of the India Studies Program, said the lecture series provides insight into world events.

Two parties announce candidacy for RHA elections

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 12:10 a.m.

The Residence Housing Association election season officially kicked off last night with a meeting covering the rules of the campaign. The two parties running for the March 2 election are the Connect ticket and the Amplify ticket.

Bush plan would increase freshman loans

By Amber Nicholas · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 12:09 a.m.

President George W. Bush's 2005 budget proposal, released Feb. 2, will initiate a new distribution plan for Federal Stafford Loans. If implemented, the proposal would raise the amount a college freshman can borrow from the federal student loan program from $2,625 to $3,000.

Full Frontal Comedy club to raise money for a charitable cause

By Lori Geller · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 12:08 a.m.

Full Frontal Comedy, a student improv troupe, will donate the proceeds from tomorrow's show to Habitat for Humanity. The event will take place at 9 p.m. in the School of Fine Arts, Room 015. Tickets are $4 for the general public and $2 for Habitat for Humanity members.

The beautiful 'Ballad of Baby Doe'

By Claire Blaustein · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 12:04 a.m.

So fleet the works of men, Back to the earth again. Ancient and holy things, Fade like a dream." These lines of poetry written by Charles Kingsley, a 19th century poet, grace the front of the scrim shade that opens "The Ballad of Baby Doe."

Cockburn shares music, politics

By Jessica Dalsing · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 12:01 a.m.

Bruce Cockburn treated his audience to a trip down memory lane with a few curves in it for spice. Cockburn, a musician who stands up for his political beliefs through his music, came to play in Bloomington for a crowd of loyal fans Monday night. Meandering on the Buskirk-Chumley stage, Cockburn played for more than two-and-a-half hours to an enthusiastic community of fans.

Students take a ride on the Comedy Caravan

By Jaime Cohen and Jaimie Cohen · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 12 a.m.

Kevin Burke is no ordinary comic. While he may begin with political and marriage jokes, he transforms himself into a "psychic comic," a talent which he presented to an audience of about 30 people Saturday evening in the Market area of the Indiana Memorial Union.

Armed Haitian loyalists challenge rebels

By Alyson Brodsy and Ian James · Tuesday, Feb. 10,2004 11:36 p.m.

CAP-HAITIEN, Haiti -- Armed loyalists of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide set up blazing barricades Tuesday, vowing to attack rebels leading a bloody uprising that has spread to at least 11 towns and cost 42 lives.

Expressions & infections

By Amy Barnicle · Tuesday, Feb. 10,2004 11:27 p.m.

At a quick glance of Ransom Haile relaxing on his futon as he writes in his journal, most would never guess his life's passion. But as he lifts his arm to adjust the purple knit cap placed over his locks of gray and brown hair, the sleeve of his green and navy striped t-shirt pulls up and reveals a glimpse into what drives this man.