Community Arts

Special 'Lucia' to close season

By Gabriel Lewin · Thursday, April 4,2002 10:35 p.m.

To close out the 2001-2002 IU Opera Theater season, the IU School of Music will present a special production of Donizetti's tragic opera "Lucia di Lammermoor," opening 8 p.m. Friday at the Musical Arts Center. Beyond the fact that "Lucia" is considered one of the great operatic master works of all time, or that it is Donizetti's own personal masterwork of Bel Canto dramatic opera, it will be a rare occasion for a new production to be conceived and executed all for and at IU.

Behrman search continues

By Erin Meyer · Thursday, April 4,2002 1:12 a.m.

Investigators on the Jill Behrman case followed what they called a strong lead to the bottom of a creek near Lake Monroe Tuesday. Bloomington Police Detective Marty Deckard said authorities cannot release whether or not the search turned up evidence in order to protect the sources and the Behrman investigation. Officials would not release the exact location of the search or the origin of the lead.

The psychology of fan fanaticism

By Jackie Corgan · Thursday, April 4,2002 1:12 a.m.

Potato chips and bags of M&M's litter the kitchen table. With extra pop in the fridge and the television tuned into CBS, ten IU basketball fanatics huddle around the set of a small apartment living room to watch IU face Duke. A blonde-haired fan sprints in the living room after having printed off a picture from her computer.

Arbiters hear Team Major Taylor case

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 4,2002 1:12 a.m.

About 30 spectators spilled into the hallway in Franklin Hall yesterday at an arbitration hearing between IUSF and men's Little 500 team, Team Major Taylor. The team was disqualified in late March when it was determined by IUSF that freshman Joshua Weir had competed as a Category I or II rider and was ineligible to take part in the 2002 race.

One Last Celebration

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, April 4,2002 1:12 a.m.

It came near the end of the pep rally yesterday evening. "One more year, one more year." As the IU men's basketball team was presented with season trophies, the crowd of about 5,000 started in on Jared Jeffries, urging the sophomore forward to stay at IU instead of opting to enter the NBA Draft in June.

Despite questions, police legally protected in Monday riots

By Alex Hickey · Thursday, April 4,2002 1:09 a.m.

The crowd that gathered after IU's loss in the NCAA championships has long been dispersed, but many people who were there are still fuming. In response to the melee that ensued, police fired tear gas and pepper powder to disperse the crowd. Some are accusing the police of being overzealous in their reaction, and others are wondering if there are legal ramifications.

Dar Williams impresses Bloomington crowd

By By Jonathan Sanders and Jonathan Sanders · Thursday, April 4,2002 12:53 a.m.

You wouldn't have expected the musical experiences the audience felt at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre Tuesday night. Or rather, you wouldn't have expected it if you had never heard Dar Williams perform. Of course, you also would have been completely stunned by the end of the night. This was certainly a performance to remember for everyone who was able to be there.

Hillel brings Jewish music to Bloomington

By Jamie Sanders · Thursday, April 4,2002 12:52 a.m.

The music from "Fiddler on the Roof" is probably the only Jewish music some people have heard. But this coming Saturday, the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center hopes to bring a wider variety of Jewish music to the Bloomington community with its annual Evening of Jewish Music.

IU music students \'go for Baroque\'

By Alyson Brodsy and Elise LeBlanc · Thursday, April 4,2002 12:51 a.m.

A woman with a slight frame and striking similarity to the host of "Trading Spaces" stands at the center stage of Auer Hall, surrounded by a semi-circle of students playing odd-looking instruments. She clasps and unclasps her hands while their musical notes slide and poke at the space around her, about to signal her to start singing. When her cue arrives, she unleashes a handsome, mellifluous voice for a song that demands an impressive vocal range.

IUPD Blotter

Thursday, April 4,2002 12:46 a.m.

The IU Police Department reported the following activity: April 1 • Junior Angela T. Lynch, resident of Willkie Quad, reported the theft of her bicycle from a rack outside Willkie. Estimated loss is $420.

Kids activity expert to speak at HPER

By Alyson Brodsy and Joelle Petrus · Thursday, April 4,2002 12:45 a.m.

Dr. Thom McKenzie will present his research on adolescent and children's physical activity at 3 p.m. Thursday in the faculty lounge of the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Labor Day may be a day off in the fall

By Adam VanOsdol and Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 4,2002 12:44 a.m.

Faculty and students share the same perennial gripe each fall: Why are there classes on Labor Day? It's not unusual for IU to receive over a thousand complaints about this one calendar issue in a year.

Siblings Weekend returns

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Thursday, April 4,2002 12:41 a.m.

After a three-year absence, Siblings Weekend is making its return to IU April 12-14. Students' siblings, cousins and friends ages 13 and older are are invited to attend this two-and-a-half-day event. The IU Student Association and the Residence Halls Association, the two organizations overseeing the weekend, have scheduled a full weekend of events with Saturday, April 13 holding the main attractions. The day's events include a carnival, tours of Assembly Hall, a concert and a casino night in the Foster Quad formal lounge.

Israeli tanks enter West Bank city

By Ibrahim Hazboun · Thursday, April 4,2002 12:34 a.m.

BETHLEHEM, West Bank -- Israeli tanks rolled into the West Bank's largest city, Nablus, on Wednesday and elsewhere laid siege to a refugee camp, battling Palestinians who barricaded entrances and fought back with bombs and guns. Troops also encircled Palestinian gunmen holed up in the church marking Jesus' birthplace.

Baseball falls 5-4

Thursday, April 4,2002 12:27 a.m.

After a successful weekend taking three out of four games against Big Ten opponent Illinois, the IU baseball team headed to Indiana State to take on the Sycamores. The team was unable to carry the momentum of the weekend into Wednesday night's game and fell 5-4 in 10 innings.

Pole vaulter has Olympic aspirations

By Alyson Brodsy and Pat Crowell · Thursday, April 4,2002 12:27 a.m.

Four years ago was the beginning of men's track and field coach Marshall Goss' career at IU. It also happened to be the first year for senior pole-vaulter Dino Efthimiou. Coach Goss and Efthimiou are a large part of the reason why the Hoosiers have returned to the Big Ten's elite.

Czech tennis player adjusts to U.S.

By Alyson Brodsy and Allison Murphy · Thursday, April 4,2002 12:26 a.m.

Every college student is familiar with the tremendous adjustment that comes with freshman year. Now imagine coming mid-semester to not only a new school, but to a new country.

Colts coach to speak at clinic

Thursday, April 4,2002 12:25 a.m.

This Saturday at 10 a.m. in Assembly Hall, Indianapolis Colts head coach, Tony Dungy, will be speaking at the IU Football Coaches Clinic. All IU students who wish to see Dungy speak may attend for free with a student ID. Dungy will be one of the speakers for the April 5-6 clinics, to which coaches throughout the Midwest are invited.

Freshman gets his chance

By Alyson Brodsy and Zach Eldridge · Thursday, April 4,2002 12:24 a.m.

Eventually, every player gets a chance, either by improved play, injuries, or if just simply given the chance. For freshman Efriam Kandinov that chance is now.

Softball team plagued by errors

By Colin Nowling · Thursday, April 4,2002 12:24 a.m.

Defensive miscues cost the IU softball team another close game yesterday as they fell 5-4 in nine innings to Louisville. The teams were slated to play a doubleheader, but played just one game in expectance of inclement weather.