Community Arts

Not-so-great expectations

In the midst of writing my dreaded junior term paper, I looked around at my Catholic all-girls high school and realized it was nothing like "Saved By the Bell." It's not that I had been so unobservant for two and half years to not see the difference between my plaid skirt and Lisa Turtle's stone-washed jeans.

Where\'s the party?

I noted, with a mixture of surprise and chagrin, the recent analysis conducted by some organization called the Princeton Review (obviously trading off the prestige of the Princeton name but having no affiliation with Princeton University) which said IU was now the new No. 1 party school in the country. I have been here for two years -- where are the parties?

Strike — over and out!

Dating back to 1970, Major League Baseball owners and players have ended all of their labor negotiations in one of two ways -- either with a lockout or a strike... until now. On Friday, representatives of the players association and the owners kept the fans as their top priority, reaching a four-year long labor agreement just hours before players were set to go on the ninth strike in the history of the sport.

Culture on display

Invigorating and lively music showcasing everything from swing dancing, belly dancing and bongo-playing echoed throughout the IU campus late Thursday afternoon as the flavorful aroma of chicken, popcorn, rice, egg rolls and even tiramisu filled the air around Showalter Fountain.

Two vehicles sought in Behrman disappearance

Investigators said Friday they were looking for the drivers and passengers of two vehicles who might have information about missing IU student Jill Behrman. FBI agent Gary Dunn said investigators continue to believe that Jill Behrman was hit by a pickup truck, driven by someone under the influence of alcohol or drugs, while she was riding her bike near Bloomington on May 31, 2000 and that her body was dumped in southern Monroe County's Salt Creek.

Chancellor joins local arts board

The Bloomington Area Arts Council (BAAC) announced Thursday that IU Chancellor Sharon Brehm was appointed to a two year term on the BAAC's Board of Trustees.

IUSA buys Corvette to encourage voting

For one lucky student, democracy will come with horsepower -- lots of it. The IU Student Association will spend $61,000 on a Corvette to encourage IU students to vote in November's general election. With Project Vote Hard, IUSA hopes to help achieve a stronger voice for the University in the state's General Assembly by increasing the number of registered voters in Monroe County. Students who can prove they voted will be entered in a drawing for the sports car.

Strike: Out

NEW YORK -- After a round of all-night negotiations, baseball players and owners reached a tentative agreement on a labor contract that averted a strike threatened for later Friday. "There is no strike," said Atlanta pitcher Tom Glavine, the National League player representative.

DiNardo era begins

At 4 p.m. this Saturday at Memorial Stadium, the Gerry DiNardo era of Indiana football kicks off. After all the spring practices, the workouts in the sweltering summer heat, and the two-a-days in the fall, it all comes down to this. But this year's Hoosier football team may look nothing like the Hoosier teams of the past couple of years. And with free admission to the game for students this weekend, the contest will offer many fans a chance to check-out the new-look Hoosiers. Gone is head coach Cam Cameron and the 18-37 record during his tenure. Enter DiNardo who brings with him the knowledge of rebuilding programs as he did with Louisiana State. Gone is the backfield of Antwaan Randel-El and Levron Williams. Enter in the unproven starters, senior Tommy Jones at quarterback and junior Brian Lewis at running back.

Students move into new section

IU students have been waiting for a meaningful touchdown for a long time. If it comes this season, they'll be closer than ever before. Well, or further.

Afro-American Studies gets new direction, name

The former department of Afro-American Studies is heading toward a new direction with the appointment of Dr. John Stanfield II as chairman of the department. That new direction includes an early and bold move by Stanfield, changing the department's name to the Department of African-American and African Diaspora Studies.

Long ride back for Belanger

As he waited for his first IU Board of Trustees meeting to begin, 24-year-old Jamie Belanger began rubbing elbows with the same administrators and staff he answered to as a student just two years prior.

Cross country counting on youth leadership

Experience counts. But the men's and women's cross country teams hope to prove that it's not all that matters. Both Hoosier squads are counting on their young runners to to bring IU cross country to the limelight. Boasting a strong recruiting class that includes 2001 Indiana state champion Jessica Gall, three time all-state honoree Lindsay Hattendorf, two time all-state track honoree Jennifer Emley, and four-year varsity letter winner Kelly Siefker, the women's team is expecting to compete for the Big Ten title.

New staff, same goals

We're not hiding anymore. Starting today, you'll be able to see who wrote the opinion that speaks for our staff. And in time, you'll get to know those entrusted to offer insight on issues affecting IU students. We've created an Editorial Board of seven with one mission: To challenge decision-makers to make IU, Bloomington and the world a better place.

Around the Campus

Stress in College: What you should know

Stress is a person's physical, emotional or mental response to change or challenge. The stress response can occur whether the change or challenge is positive or negative. Most of us are not used to thinking about stress in a positive sense. But we need change and challenge to keep our world interesting, to motivate us to study for a test, to excel in competition and to respond to everyday demands. It is when we have too much, or sometimes too little, demanded of us that stress becomes overload or negative.

Colts back will miss final tune-up

INDIANAPOLIS- Edgerrin James will be starting the NFL regular season without having taken any hits from opposing defenses on his surgically repaired left knee. Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy made it official Thursday that Edgerrin James would not play in the team\'s final preseason game Friday at New Orleans.

Down to the deadline: Players may walk today

NEW YORK -- Baseball negotiators worked relentlessly Thursday to avert a strike just hours before the deadline, leaving players, owners and fans across the country wondering whether the season would continue.

Senior a perfect fit for new position

The women's volleyball season begins this weekend with a three game invitational. The Northern Illinois Best Western Invitational will pair the team against Drake on Friday followed by two matches against IUPUI and Northern Illinois on Saturday.

Team on the attack for season opener

For the IU field hockey team, the saying "third times a charm" sounds more than fitting as the Hoosiers prepare for their third season of existence.