Community Arts

Examining evolution of comic

By Paul Musgrave · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2003 12:38 a.m.

Calvin and Hobbes" creator Bill Watterson was no fan of the newspaper comic strip industry. In a speech at Ohio State University in October 1989, Watterson called comics "simpler and dumber than ever." "The early cartoonists, with no path before them, produced work of such sophistication, wit and beauty that it increasingly seems to me that cartoon evolution is working backward," Watterson said. "Comic strips are moving toward a primordial goo rather than away from it."

Defense lets up in blowout loss

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2003 12:20 a.m.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- After Saturday's win over Xavier, IU coach Mike Davis said his team was further along defensively than it was offensively. Apparently, he forgot to tell his team that. IU allowed Wake Forest to shoot 50.7 percent from the field, 56.3 percent in the first half, on its way to an embarrassing 100-67 defeat in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge Tuesday, moving IU's record to 2-2 on the season, and Wake Forest's to a perfect 4-0. "Like coach (Davis) said, we need to get a collective fight," senior guard A.J. Moye said. "Not four guys on one possession, three guys on one possession. It's got to be five guys on every possession. And when you get beat 10 possessions in a row, that's what happens. The lead expands. The lead expands, and you're left with that." In the second half, IU had no answer for the Deacons' Eric Williams. The sophomore center scored 14 of his team high 25 in the second half as Wake Forest extended its 22-point halftime lead to as much as 38 points. Moye, sophomore forward Sean Kline, and freshman forward Pat Ewing Jr. guarded Williams most of the game. It didn't help that IU's tallest player, 6-11 senior center George Leach, is out indefinitely with a knee injury.

Pentagon delays plans to acquire tankers

By Alyson Brodsy and Ken Guggenheim · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2003 12:17 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon will delay plans to acquire 100 air refueling tankers from Boeing in light of a scandal at the aerospace giant that has led to the dismissal of two executives and the resignation of Chairman and CEO Phil Condit.

Powell asks for 'free' Georgian elections

By Alyson Brodsy and George Gedda · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2003 12:16 a.m.

MAASTRICHT, Netherlands -- A month to the day after a Georgian parliamentary election marked by ballot fraud, Secretary of State Colin Powell met Tuesday with the country's acting president, Nino Burdzhanadze, and stressed the need for a free and fair process when Georgians return to the polls on Jan. 4 to choose a new president.

State health officials say severe flu season ahead for Hoosiers

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2003 12:11 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Public health officials are warning that Indiana may be in for a severe flu season. State Health Commissioner Greg Wilson said Tuesday the flu may be more severe than usual this year and could affect a broader range of age groups. Several residents have already been hospitalized with the flu.

Bloomington Animal Shelter receives donation

By Tim Callahan · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2003 12:10 a.m.

Cats and dogs alike will soon take advantage of new construction efforts taking place at the Bloomington Animal Shelter. A donation of $61,927 made to the city on behalf of the Monroe County Humane Association is making the additions possible.

Arson suspect to stay in jail

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2003 12:10 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A federal judge has ordered that a man who investigators have linked to the fire that destroyed a museum founded by a Holocaust survivor remain in jail on unrelated gun charges.

IU students deal with 'real world' of fashion

By Mallory Zalkin · Tuesday, Dec. 2,2003 11:53 p.m.

The fashion industry in the United States has become a phenomenon, attracting consumers as well as potential employees. Intense competition, rapid turnover rate, high demand and the need for new talent often cause a career in the world of fashion to be less promising than one might believe it to be. But where exactly do these students end up and where do they even begin? Although Indiana is not considered the nation's fashion metropolis, IU supplies students with many of the tools and experiences an aspiring fashion merchandising student can anticipate in his or her career paths.

Town experiences art renaissance

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Dec. 2,2003 11:50 p.m.

PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- When Jessica Evans returned to Rhode Island after college to pursue a career in printmaking, she imagined opening a studio on Providence's popular Wickenden Street, where cafes hug the sidewalk, art galleries are plentiful and tourists wander in and out of antique stores.

NATO countries to stay in Iraq

By Alyson Brodsy and Robert Burns · Tuesday, Dec. 2,2003 11:21 p.m.

BRUSSELS, Belgium -- Nearly all of the NATO countries with troops in Iraq have pledged to remain there in 2004 to help stabilize and rebuild the country, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said Tuesday.

Job market improves for December grads

By Stephanie Susman · Tuesday, Dec. 2,2003 1:32 a.m.

Searching for a job mid-year might seem difficult for December graduates, but career advisors say not to worry. Arlene Hill, associate director of the arts and sciences placement office, said while the job market has been slow in the past, she is seeing a recovery. "(The market is) still fairly tight," she said, "but jobs are available in all industries."

Downtown lights up for the holiday season

By Hannah Schroder · Tuesday, Dec. 2,2003 1:06 a.m.

With the flick of a switch, downtown Bloomington became illuminated by over 278,000 lights Friday at the 18th annual Canopy of Lights, the kickoff to holiday events in the downtown area.

History lesson comes from Grant Street Inn

By Lyndsey Williams · Tuesday, Dec. 2,2003 1:05 a.m.

In a town that can never have too many hotel rooms, there is one bed and breakfast that prides itself on being a little different. Tucked in at the corner of Seventh and Grant Streets, the Grant Street Inn almost blends in among the rest of the houses until you turn the corner and notice the three adjoining buildings, all in matching yellow.

Miller Showers Park close to completion

By Mike Malik · Tuesday, Dec. 2,2003 1:05 a.m.

The construction between College Ave. and Walnut St. has looked more like a giant sandbox rather than a storm water treatment park since construction began. When the Miller Showers Park project started in April 2002, an idea of turning the existing park into an environmentally friendly space and beautiful public place seemed far down the road.

Rivalry worth a few Schillings

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Tuesday, Dec. 2,2003 12:56 a.m.

Watch "The Jerry Springer Show" sometime, and you can see some low-class losers brawl. Watch the Yankees and the Red Sox fight over available players, and you can see the exact opposite: what it's like to see upper-class superpowers tussle.

Team lands five top recruits for next year

By Scott Lipsky · Tuesday, Dec. 2,2003 12:55 a.m.

The IU men's swimming and diving team got a huge boost this fall with the signing of five new recruits. The class, considered by some to be among the best in the country, includes two swimmers from Indiana, one each from Kansas, Ohio and Michigan.

Jefferson, Powers take All-American honors at Championships

By Alex Witteveld · Tuesday, Dec. 2,2003 12:54 a.m.

Heading into the NCAA Cross Country Championships Nov. 24, the most important thing for senior Chris Powers and sophomore Sean Jefferson was the team's success. Although the team fell just short of a top-10 finish and the highest place in school history, it was a good day individually for Powers and Jefferson.

Hoosiers to battle Wake Forest in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

By Natalie A. Trout · Tuesday, Dec. 2,2003 12:54 a.m.

The IU men's basketball team has been busy at practice preparing for its tough road games early in the season. Now it has to do it without starting center senior George Leach.

Starting center Leach out after Saturday knee injury

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Dec. 2,2003 12:45 a.m.

Senior center George Leach suffered a left knee injury in Saturday's 80-77 overtime win against Xavier at Conseco Fieldhouse. The injury leaves him out indefinitely. Leach came down awkwardly on his left knee after attempting to block a shot by Xavier guard Lionel Chalmers. He underwent an MRI Saturday night and it was decided that he would be sidelined until he recovers. Trainer Tim Garl, Dr. Larry Rink and Dr. Steve Ahlfeld will be working with Leach to rehab his knee. "I definitely plan to come back," Leach said in a statement. "Tim, Dr. Rink and Dr. Ahlfeld will make sure I get the right treatments and rehabilitation so that I can come back later this year." A starter of the team's first three games this season, the 6-foot-11-inch Leach has averaged eight points and had a season-high eight blocks at Vanderbilt. He ranks fifth in IU history with 155 career blocks.

NCAA declares Yeagley Division I all-time winningest soccer coach

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Tuesday, Dec. 2,2003 12:44 a.m.

Coach Jerry Yeagley called Sunday's 5-0 victory in his last home game something he would remember very fondly. Yeagley was not being modest; actually, he had no idea. Due to a recently discovered records error, the NCAA has declared Yeagley the all-time winningest coach in Division I soccer history, making IU's 5-0 third round win over Virginia Commonwealth Sunday the record-breaking game. Yeagley captured his 541st victory, passing former University of San Francisco coach Stephen Negoesco, who is now only credited with 540 wins down from 544. In 1978, the NCAA discovered an ineligible player on the San Francisco squad, negating four tournament victories -- including the 2-0 national title victory over Yeagley's IU team.