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Column wasn't funny

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:08 p.m.

In the May 12 column by Mr. Glenesk titled "To the remaining, b-ware" I was horrified to read about one student's vision of the "townies".

Column is insensitive, insults local residents

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:07 p.m.

I am a former "townie" of Bloomington, I grew up in the suburbs on the southeast side away from campus.

Column is offensive to Bloomingtonians

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:06 p.m.

I was shocked to see a column in the May 12 IDS by Mr. Glenesk titled "To the remaining, b-ware." This column is highly offensive to those of us who are considered "townies."

IU policy on Benton Mural is hypocritical

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:05 p.m.

I disagree with some of President Herbert's opinions in regard to the Benton mural in Woodburn 100. First off, I do agree that the mural serves as a reminder of the KKK and the atrocities they caused.

Bloomington 'townies' were misrepresented

By Bekka Potter · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:05 p.m.

I am writing in response to Matt Glenesk's May 12 column, entitled "To the remaining, b-ware." As a senior at IU as well as a so-called "townie," I am extremely offended by the elitism offered by Mr. Glenesk.

Columnist doesn't know Bloomington very well

By Jeanne Borrill · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8:04 p.m.

As both an IDS alumna and a native Bloomingtonian, I was deeply offended by Matt Glenesk's column, "To the remaining, b-ware."

Summer SRSC fee is only fair

By Abra Oliver · Wednesday, May 18,2005 8 p.m.

The SRSC and HPER have always charged students a membership fee for the summer. But paying this fee isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Tennessee marble quarried for Capitol project

By Abdullah AlShihri and Duncan Mansfield · Wednesday, May 18,2005 7:56 p.m.

FRIENDSVILLE, Tenn. -- With diamond-tipped saws and gushing jets of water, the last active quarries for a distinctive pink and reddish-brown marble exclusive to eastern Tennessee are being mined for a massive addition to the U.S. Capitol.

IU professor prosecutes case in favor of wine connoisseurs

By Mike Malik · Wednesday, May 18,2005 7:48 p.m.

A U.S. Supreme Court decision Monday could potentially make it easier for Indiana wine connoisseurs to buy their favorite drink directly from out-of-state wineries, thanks in part to an IU professor.

Ten-day Bloomington Early Music festival to kick off friday

By Adam Sedia · Wednesday, May 18,2005 7:45 p.m.

To some listeners, "old" music is what was popular two years ago. The music Bloomingtonians are about to hear, however, will be no more than 200 years old -- true oldies.

Police: Speed was main factor in crash that killed senior

By Mike Malik · Monday, May 16,2005 5:13 p.m.

An accident that killed senior Ashley Crouse is the fault of the driver of a gray Honda station wagon that hit her vehicle, according to the IU and Bloomington Police Departments.

Men's track finishes second at Big Tens

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Monday, May 16,2005 3:36 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Big Ten Outdoor Track Championships provided plenty of highlights and excitement for Hoosier fans as IU athletes brought home a number of individual titles and a large number of top finishes.

Hoosier rowers finish 9th at Regionals

By Bill Meehan · Monday, May 16,2005 1:53 p.m.

IU capped off the season in style Sunday at the Aramark South/Central Region Sprints on Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge, Tenn. All four Hoosiers boats not only lined up in the petite finals but also gained 187 points to clinch seventh out of 11 teams in the Central Region and ninth out of 21 squads in the overall standings.

Campus buses free during summer, fall

By Carrie Ritchie · Sunday, May 15,2005 9:48 p.m.

As the days get longer and the heat index rises, students feel less motivated to walk anywhere, especially across campus.

IU, city offer support for base

By Joelle Petrus · Sunday, May 15,2005 9:27 p.m.

IU President Adam Herbert pledged IU would help recoup job losses as the Pentagon proposed to cut back workers at Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center. The base is located 30 miles southwest of Bloomington.

Robbery reported at ATO fraternity

By Megan Hubartt · Sunday, May 15,2005 9:27 p.m.

Alpha Tau Omega fraternity on 720 East 3rd Street was once again the scene of a crime, currently under the investigation of the IU Police Department.

City street vendors take a hit during summer season

By David A. Nosko · Sunday, May 15,2005 9:27 p.m.

Before the hot dog bun or street stand, Homer's "Odyssey" spoke to the joy of encased meat in 9th Century B.C.E. Hot dog sales on Bloomington streets, however, runs frigid as the summer temperature and humidity rises.

Year after fire, cause still unclear

By David A. Nosko · Sunday, May 15,2005 9:27 p.m.

A year after three IU students died in an electrical fire, investigators have yet to announce the official cause of the spark igniting the deadly blaze.

President greets IU soccer team

By Steve Slivka · Sunday, May 15,2005 9:25 p.m.

Pat Yates began his IU career as a walk-on in 2001. He ended it Friday on a stage in the East Room of the White House with President Bush.

Hershey remembered online

By Carrie Ritchie · Sunday, May 15,2005 9:06 p.m.

Ever since it began a few days after IU student Brett Hershey's death, the Web site www.rememberhersh.com has been a place where family and friends can share pictures, stories and information about Hershey and events to honor him with each other and the world.

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