Community Arts

Kruzan speaks on city's growth income gap.

By Sarah Schwimmer · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 1:24 a.m.

Last week, Democratic candidate for mayor, Mark Kruzan, spoke to Rotary Club members over lunch in the Frangipani Room of the Indiana Memorial Union. With an opening that sounded like it could have been written by a stand-up comedian rather than a politician, Kruzan delivered his plan for the future of Bloomington to the roughly 100 people in attendance.

Hoosier duo falls short in quarterfinals

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:38 a.m.

The Hoosiers men's tennis squad wrapped up their play at the Region IV tournament in East Lansing, Mich., with varying results in both singles and doubles.

Jefferson finds new support

By Alex Witteveld · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:37 a.m.

In last year's Big Ten Championships, sophomore twins John and Sean Jefferson were fourth and sixth, respectively, helping John Jefferson to Freshman of the Year honors in the conference.

Remaining members of original team play out final year

By Andrew Rosen · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:36 a.m.

In 2000, the IU athletics department decided to restart the women's field hockey program. After only four years, the team has made a complete 180 degree turnaround and has gone from a basic expansion team to a team that now contends on a regular basis with the best in the country.

Year of the King in the NBA

By Colin Nowling · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:36 a.m.

Now that this year's nail-biting baseball playoffs have concluded, I am sure you are all ready for the always riveting 82-game NBA season which is underway as of last night (chuckle).

IU cautious about last road game

By Zack Eldridge · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:32 a.m.

The men's soccer team squares off with the Louisville Cardinals 7 p.m. tonight in Louisville, Ky. The Hoosiers (8-3-4, 4-0-1 Big Ten) have won six consecutive matches, dating back to Oct. 5. During that streak, IU has outscored it opponents by 12 goals and has allowed a mere two.

Candidates address city's concerns to Rotary Club

By Jenny Viviano · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:32 a.m.

Fred Prall's speech at the Rotary Club luncheon Tuesday afternoon in the Indiana Memorial Union focused on Rotary members' main concerns: safety within the Bloomington community, the inefficiency of the current traffic situation and the quality of jobs in the city.

The pimpin' life ain't easy

By Mathew S. Schoettmer and Matthew S. Schoettmer · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:29 a.m.

According to an Associated Press news brief released last Friday, Margaret MacDonald has been convicted in Paris of "aggravated procuring."

Mickey saves

By J.P. Benitez and JP Benitez · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:28 a.m.

And Mickey rose from the grave on the third day. Or maybe I'm getting my stories confused.

Car bomb kills at least 4 in Fallujah

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:19 a.m.

FALLUJAH, Iraq -- A car bomb exploded Tuesday near a police station on a major street in the tense city of Fallujah, killing at least four people, police said. The attack came a day after a series of suicide bombings in Baghdad left about three dozen dead.

Pope's ailing health concerns Catholics

By Lee Cleary · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:18 a.m.

Pope John Paul II has been the pontiff for the duration of most IU students' lifetimes, but in recent months, the 83-year-old's battle with Parkinson's disease has worsened.

'Sandman' returns with new chapter

By Evan Ross · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:13 a.m.

In 1988, Neil Gaiman set the comic book world afire with the publication of his series "The Sandman." During its eight-year run, "The Sandman" won numerous awards inside and outside the field of graphic novels. Now, after a seven-year absence, Gaiman returns to the series that brought him the most commercial success. The latest chapter of the series, "Endless Nights," perfectly sums up the themes and ideas presented in "The Sandman."

Venice's Grand Canal charms Italy's visitors

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:12 a.m.

VENICE, Italy -- Some travel truths are self-evident. As the Great Wall of China is great indeed, so Venice's Grand Canal is grand beyond compare. For two and a half miles, this watery Champs-Elysees winds down a fantastic architectural canyon lined with rococo palaces and Moorish mansions.

Musician to bring jazz, funk to IU

By Pat Donohue · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:11 a.m.

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe will bring its unique fusion of jazz and funk to the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 122 S. Walnut St. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. tonight with the band playing two sets with a short break in-between. Denson, the sax-playing front man of Tiny Universe, played in Lenny Kravitz's touring band for five years and appeared on two of Kravitz's records ("Mama Said" and "Are You Gonna Go My Way?").

IU student wins photo contest

By Patrick Commiskey · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2003 12:10 a.m.

The snapshot is of a dock washed-out by a storm on the island of Caye Caulker, Belize. The photograph won IU junior Tom Pellman $150 and first place in the Indianapolis Star Travel Photo Contest in August.

'A' plus for AI programs

By Alyson Brodsy and Bonnie Real · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 11:31 p.m.

The system of associate instructors at IU is not perfect. The grounds-keeping is not perfect. Not every toilet functions all the time. Oncourse and Webmail have also been known to shut down just when we need them the most. You've probably made a few mistakes, too, but we won't highlight those now. But like everything, especially in a university setting, imperfections are to be expected.

Interfering in family affairs

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 9:17 p.m.

Last week, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush ordered the feeding tube of Terri Schiavo, a brain-damaged Florida woman, reinserted after a bill passed through the state's legislature.

Student reports sexual assault on walk from Ballantine

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 2:08 a.m.

The first blitz-rape on the IU-Bloomington campus in 30 years might have happened Thursday, according to the IU Police Department.

Facing student loans

By Mike McElroy · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 2:07 a.m.

Freshman Roger Teska is 18-years-old and is $14,000 in debt. He might just be beginning his college education, but he is not alone. On average, students borrow more than $16,000 over the course of their education, up about 66 percent since 1997, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Local scouts earn honors

By Katie Killebrew · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2003 1:41 a.m.

Two Bloomington residents recently earned the Certification of Instructor of Trainers award from the Girl Scouts of the USA. This August the certification was awarded to Terri Tock and Donna Rinckel.