Community Arts

The next big thing

By Phil Kijak · Tuesday, Jan. 20,2004 10:50 p.m.

When you discover a band you really love that barely anyone knows about, it can be greatly rewarding. You read about them in Pitchfork or NME, give them a whirl and they end up becoming your own little thing, carving out a niche in your life, defining your personality and tastes to a T. You tell your friends, let them borrow an album, and if any of them decide to buy it, you get that fuzzy feeling in your heart knowing you helped spread the word.

Star-Spangled shower sandals

By Brian Matzke · Tuesday, Jan. 20,2004 10:49 p.m.

I've been thinking a lot lately about my shower sandals. Living in a dorm makes shower sandals a necessary weapon in the ever-raging war against fungus, bacteria and foot-related misfortune of all sorts. But simply because they are a necessity doesn't mean shower sandals can't be an expression of style. Mine, for instance, are your standard size twelve flip-flops -- simple, comfortable and functional -- but what makes them noteworthy, is their design. They're blue with white stars and "U.S.A." emblazoned on the soles in red graffiti letters.

Sweatshop as saviors

By Chris Hintz · Tuesday, Jan. 20,2004 10:47 p.m.

Sweltering rooms packed with young women manufacturing merchandise for American consumption -- this has become a symbol of the wrongdoings committed by multinational corporations. At this campus and many others across this country, it has become an accepted truth that wealthy nations and corporations exploit cheap labor in other countries. After moving factories to developing nations, corporations often pay their new workers a tiny fraction of what their American or "first-world" counterparts had earned. It seems to be a rotten deal for everyone…except the corporation and their stockholders.

Fixing the books

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 20,2004 10:45 p.m.

Thanks to recent copyright laws, the spiked cost of reproduction rights is sending course packet prices sky-high. Course packets are now nearing, and even clearing, $100. Add this to the already steep prices of textbooks and it's no wonder or surprise students' bank accounts are dwindling faster than the Gephardt campaign.

Fans commiserate loss to Patriots

By Alex Hickey · Tuesday, Jan. 20,2004 1:10 a.m.

An epidemic of football fever swept across Bloomington Sunday as Colts fans showed up en masse and filled every table at Yogi's Bar and Grill to watch their team go for its first Super Bowl appearance in Indianapolis franchise history. However, the New England Patriots defense was effectively able to subdue the Colts offense and the crowd's collective mood in a 24-14 AFC Championship victory. As is often the case before the big game, fans were in good spirits. People razzed the announcers any time they suggested that the Colts might lose, or in the case of Deion Sanders, every time he opened his mouth. When Dan Marino picked the Patriots before the game, someone asked, "What do you know about the Super Bowl?" When quarterback Tom Brady marched the Patriots offense onto the field for the first time, he was met by the cry of "Pretty boy!"

Legal director demoted by McKaig

By Adam Aasen · Tuesday, Jan. 20,2004 1:09 a.m.

John Irvine, director of Student Legal Services, has been relieved of his duties, as Dean of Students Richard McKaig asked him to step down last week, citing personnel issues. Assistant Director of SLS Paula Gordon will serve as the interim director through June 30. In the near future, McKaig will appoint a review committee to look at the mission, structure, management and operating policies of the SLS Office. Irvine is now a staff attorney, and there has been no pay decrease for him.

Assault suspect turns self in

By Gavin Lesnick · Tuesday, Jan. 20,2004 1:07 a.m.

Charges have been filed in the assault of an IU Police Department officer outside an IU football game last year. A non-student turned himself in at the Monroe County Sheriff's Department after a warrant was issued stemming from the November incident.

Walking the path of progress

By Rami Chami · Tuesday, Jan. 20,2004 1:07 a.m.

Seventy-five years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. was born. Fifty years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of desegregation. Eighteen years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. Day was instated as a national holiday. Now, in 2004, the world has changed because of the King, but there are still social battles to be fought, said keynote speaker Ellis Cose Monday.

Kerry wins caucus in Iowa

By Alyson Brodsy and Ron Fournier · Tuesday, Jan. 20,2004 12:57 a.m.

DES MOINES, Iowa -- John Kerry rode an 11th-hour surge to victory in Iowa's kickoff presidential caucuses, upsetting Democratic front-runner Howard Dean and stunning caucus favorite Dick Gephardt. Kerry's comeback blew the nomination fight wide open, setting the stage for a free-for-all in New Hampshire's follow-up primary.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 20,2004 12:20 a.m.

Men's tennis falls in season opener The IU men's tennis team got the season started this weekend by facing off against Notre Dame in both teams' first matches of the year. The Irish had too much for the Hoosiers, as IU fell 6-1 to Notre Dame and to 0-1 on the spring season. Despite not being able to pick up a win in the first match of the year, there were a few bright spots for the Hoosiers to carry over into their next match.

Former prof returns for keynote speech

By Holly Johnson and Holy Johnson · Tuesday, Jan. 20,2004 12:18 a.m.

The anticipation was breathtaking at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Monday night, as a packed hall rustled, whispered and shook with song in preparation for a keynote address not soon to be forgotten. Children from University Elementary School lined the walls, members of the IU African American Choral Ensemble filled the space backstage and an audience exemplifying Bloomington's racial and cultural diversity jammed into whatever vacant house seats it could find.

IU administrators reflect on experiences, history of campus race relations

By Mike McElroy · Tuesday, Jan. 20,2004 12:16 a.m.

January 8, 1966: In the small town of Hattiesburg, Miss., local businessman and civil rights leader Vernon Dahmer announced over the radio he would aid local voters in paying their poll taxes. The next morning, firebombs crashed through the windows of Dahmer's home.

Two sparkplugs are better than one

By Alex Hickey · Tuesday, Jan. 20,2004 12:16 a.m.

For four years, A.J. Moye has proven Hoosier fans don't need a mascot to pump them up. They just need a guy who will throw himself all over the floor (or off of it, if need be) and flap his arms around when loud cheering is appropriate. A sparkplug.

MLK Day busy for Chief Diversity Officer

By Alli Stolper and Writer Alli Stolper · Tuesday, Jan. 20,2004 12:15 a.m.

Just as Martin Luther King, Jr. sought peaceful attainment of racial equality during the Civil Rights era in America, IU Vice President of Student Affairs and Diversity, Charlie Nelms, seeks to sustain that dream at IU today.

Fun Fest uses creative activities to educate

By Lyndsey Williams · Tuesday, Jan. 20,2004 12:14 a.m.

Bloomington High School South hosted an educational fun fest Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The lively event was filled with elementary to middle school-aged children, IU student volunteers and parents. The event was held in honor of MLK Day and to promote diversity, understanding and volunteerism. Most of the activities were run by IU student group volunteers to educate children about the importance of the day.

OT win ends two game skid

By Dan Patrick · Tuesday, Jan. 20,2004 12:14 a.m.

If any word can sum up IU's 58-55 overtime win it, would be streaky. IU and Northwestern traded scoring tirades, traded the lead eight times and tied the score seven times. The Hoosiers faced tough outside shooting from the Wildcats, who hit five of their first six shots from behind the arc. Northwestern's sharp shooting, led by Wildcat freshman Alex Mueller, who hit three consecutive three's in the first half, put IU into an early 23-14 deficit.

Hoosiers sweep Boilers

By Jeff Fuldauer · Tuesday, Jan. 20,2004 12:13 a.m.

The brooms came out Saturday night as the Hockey Hoosiers capped off a sweep of in-state and division rival Purdue. IU won the first game, played in Fishers, Ind., 6-2 and netted their second win of the weekend with a 5-2 effort in Bloomington the following day. The two rivals treated fans to classic contests between the bitter rivals, highlighted by countless penalty minutes and a benches-clearing brawl. With time winding down in the second period of Friday's game, a Purdue defenseman threw an illegal knee on a fast-breaking Hoosier. As the IU team responded to protect their downed skater, the benches from both sides cleared and pandemonium ensued. IU then rallied, putting the game out of reach by killing a five-on-three shorthanded penalty situation. But the damage was already done, as the brawl led nine Hoosiers and several Boilermakers to suspension for Saturday's contest, with a few more suspended into next week.

OSU in Columbus tough combo

By Natalie A. Trout · Tuesday, Jan. 20,2004 12:12 a.m.

Senior guard A.J. Moye said he can hardly remember the last time Indiana beat Ohio State in Columbus. "I think I've won there once, and that was my freshman year and we had Kirk Haston hitting shots out the wazoots," Moye said. "It's tough playing there." IU (8-6, 2-1 Big Ten) will face Ohio State (9-7, 1-2) at 7 p.m. tonight at the Value City Arena at Jerome Schottenstein Center in Columbus, an arena that holding 19,200 fans. "The fans get into it regardless of their record," Moye said. "But we showed good on the road the last time. We need to have a carry-over and I think we will."

Gettin' on the defensive

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Tuesday, Jan. 20,2004 12:11 a.m.

Behind a strong defensive effort and hot shooting in the second half, the Hoosiers expanded their one-point halftime lead into an 11-point win Saturday over the Northwestern Wildcats, 73-62, in front of 15,140 at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers (8-6, 2-1 Big Ten) had six days to prepare for a Northwestern team that knocked them off the last time the teams met. The Wildcats (7-8, 2-2) shot 50 percent in the game but were held to 39.7 percent Saturday.

Pats vs. Panthers in Super Bowl

By Alyson Brodsy and Barry Wilner · Tuesday, Jan. 20,2004 12:09 a.m.

PHILADELPHIA -- The Carolina Panthers made sure their stunning run to the Super Bowl wasn't stopped by a Philadelphia team flopping at the final hurdle. While the Panthers are headed to their first Super Bowl after a dominating 14-3 victory in the NFC championship game Sunday night, the Eagles fell one win short of the big game for the third straight year.