Community Arts

The fight for Israel

By Alyson Brodsy and Greg Myre · Thursday, April 11,2002 2:29 a.m.

ENIN, West Bank -- From a West Bank army base overlooking the scene of the deadliest fighting in Israel's 13-day-old offensive, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Wednesday delivered a blunt message: Israel will not pull back until Palestinian militias are crushed. Despite his pledge to continue the offensive in the face of intense U.S. and international pressure to call it off, Sharon's defense ministry announced late Wednesday troops were pulling out of West Bank villages of Yatta, Qabatya and Samua.

Students protest RA firings

By -Meghan Dwyer and Megan Dwyer · Thursday, April 11,2002 2:29 a.m.

Students at Collins Living-Learning Center are protesting the recent termination of three of the center's resident assistants, following alleged violations of a verbal request to stay in the dorm during the Final Four Tournament. Adorned with buttons saying "I want my RAs back," the students are circulating a petition in favor of reinstating the terminated RAs.

Seniors: some employed, some searching, some aren't

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Thursday, April 11,2002 2:18 a.m.

Crunch time is rapidly approaching for graduates; in less than a month they will leave behind the familiarity of campus for the daily grind of the real world. Though being forced to leave, this year's graduating class faces many different challenges when they leave IU.

Caswell sisters to perform in Jazz Fables tonight

By Alyson Brodsy and Eddie Anderson · Thursday, April 11,2002 1:44 a.m.

Thursday evening Bloomington residents will have the opportunity to witness two up-and-coming jazz artists. As part of Jazz Fables, Bear's Place will host a performance by the Caswell sisters. Sara and Rachel Caswell, both graduates of the IU School of Music, are names that jazz enthusiasts everywhere are beginning to recognize.

John Scofield band returns to the Bluebird

By Alyson Brodsy and Seth Forster · Thursday, April 11,2002 1:44 a.m.

The John Scofield Band returned to the Bluebird for the first time in 25 years to pack the house with jazz aficionados, jam band junkies and guitarheads -- sometimes a little of all three. The crowd ranged from the Scofield worshippers shouting out requests and "John, you're a genius," to the curious people who just wanted to know what the unpredictable Scofield was up to this time.

Senior's directoral debut to premiere this weekend

By Gabriel Lewin · Thursday, April 11,2002 1:43 a.m.

One of the most unique times of the school year for IU Theatre and Drama students is the end of the department's producing season. It is the time when theater students produce, direct and act in independent projects. Students flock to work together every semester whether or not these productions are sponsored by the Department of Theatre and Drama.

Searching for the right answer

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 11,2002 1:37 a.m.

Men and women are sometimes hesitant to ask a health care provider about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) because of the fear of finding out that they might have an infection. In my practice, I\'ve heard various comments which reflect the uncertainty surrounding this topic. Some say, "Why worry, it could never happen to me! I don\'t have any symptoms, doesn\'t that mean I\'m OK? I've never really had sex before but I\'ve done other things. Do I need to be tested?" The answer is yes, if you and your partner have ever had any close contact of the genitals or oral-genital contact without the use of a condom or barrier protection. There does not need to be penile penetration or ejaculation for infection to occur; some STI transmission can occur with genital to genital skin contact and oral-genital contact.

Electrical fire disrupts class

By Bennet Haeberle and Bennett Haeberle · Thursday, April 11,2002 1:36 a.m.

An electrical fire on the third floor of Jordan Hall yesterday forced students and faculty out of the building, delaying classes for nearly half an hour. Bloomington police and fire units responded to the scene shortly after 1 p.m. Students in the Strome/Saxton lab on the third floor entered the cold room across the hall and detected smoke coming from the room, according to Stephen Todd, director of facilities and laboratory services for the biology department.

Alcohol policy still under scrutiny

By Alex Hickey · Thursday, April 11,2002 1:35 a.m.

Alcohol use on college campuses is under national scrutiny again since the Tuesday release of a study that reports 1,400 alcohol-related deaths on college campuses each year. The report issued by the Harvard School of Public Health recommends campuses and communities collaborate to curb underage drinking -- something IU is already working to achieve.

Annual convention brings bands together

By Emily Veach · Thursday, April 11,2002 1:35 a.m.

Last weekend members of the National Honor Band Service sorority and fraternity, Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi, held their annual district convention in the Indiana Memorial Union.

Gonzalez ends gum controversy

By Alyson Brodsy and Bob Baum · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:24 a.m.

PHOENIX -- Luis Gonzalez won't have to give DNA samples after all. No more gumshoe detective work is necessary. The Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star has decided to end any controversy over the authenticity of a piece of already-been-chewed-by-Gonzo gum being sold at auction on the Internet.

Indians win seventh straight

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:23 a.m.

CLEVELAND -- Jim Thome busted out of another April slump with a grand slam and five RBIs Wednesday night as the Cleveland Indians won their seventh straight, 9-3 over the Minnesota Twins. Thome's bat had been about the only thing missing so far this season for the Indians, 8-1 after winning the first three games of their four-game set with Minnesota.

Pacers edge out Toronto 98-82

By Alyson Brodsy and Dan Gelston · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:22 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana's slim playoff hopes are still alive. Jermaine O'Neal scored 29 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and Brad Miller added 23 points and 11 rebounds as the Pacers beat Toronto 98-82 Wednesday night, snapping the Raptors nine-game winning streak.

Runner excels despite setbacks

By Pat Crowell · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:22 a.m.

The IU men's track and field team has one of the deepest distance teams in the Big Ten. A large part of the success in the distance events is in the 3000-meter steeplechase.

Recruitment not always easy for teams

By Tyler Hoeppner · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:21 a.m.

Five members on the water polo team are from California. None are from Indiana, a state where high schools do not have water polo as a varsity or club sport. This can make for some challenges when fielding a team here at IU.

First-year netter happy to help

By Zack Eldridge · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:21 a.m.

Eventually, perseverance will pay off. Just because he does not always receive playing time, freshman Reid Strand does not feel sorry for himself. Instead, he keeps his head high and helps the IU men's tennis team (6-12, 0-6) in any way he can.

Junior's offense tops the Big Ten

By Alyson Brodsy and Aaron Retherford · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:20 a.m.

When you look at the burly 6-foot-1, 200 pound third baseman, you just know that he's launched some fence-clearing bombs in his career. And that's exactly what junior Vasili Spanos has done in three seasons on the IU baseball team. Spanos may not be the biggest guy on the field, but he plays like a giant and has made his presence felt since his freshmen year.

Coach grabs 400th career victory

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:19 a.m.

IU softball coach Diane Stephenson recorded her 400th career-coaching victory when the Hoosiers (11-21-1) downed Evansville 6-3 in the nightcap of their doubleheader yesterday.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:11 a.m.

There is a conflict of interest on the IDS opinion page, but the paper has not been up front with its readers about this conflict and the concern it creates regarding the opinion page. IDS opinion editor Travis R. Thickstun works as a paid intern for Bloomington city government in the city council office while he oversees the content of the opinion page, including who is hired as columnists and what letters to the editor are published, as well as official positions taken by the IDS in staff editorials.

My brother the scholar

By Dana Zito · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:09 a.m.

My little brother plowed through high school as if it were anything else he'd ever attempted. He excelled in advanced placement courses to secure a 3.7 GPA, repeatedly earning 3.9 semester averages, straight A's, and an eighteenth percentile ranking. As the four-year class president, it came as little surprise that he was elected president of the student body in his senior year. A long list of activities complemented his impressive academic record, including the responsibilities of virtually running school activities, playing in the jazz band, mentoring younger students, and working a time-consuming after-school job.