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Susan Schaller to speak about ‘Languagelessness’

By Nicole Palmer · Thursday, April 17,2008 6:14 p.m.

Ildefonso, a 27-year old deaf man, had lived his entire life without words or any real way of communicating until Susan Schaller did something considered impossible to the academic community; she taught an adult his first language.

Capobianco to be a Hoosier

By Aaron Beard · Thursday, April 17,2008 5:24 p.m.

Bobby Capobianco, a 6-foot, 8-inch power forward from the class of 2009, has committed to play for the Hoosiers. BLOG: Basketblog

Crean names two assistant coaches to staff

By Chris Engel · Thursday, April 17,2008 2:59 p.m.

IU head coach Tom Cream named two of his former assistants at Marquette, Tim Buckley and Bennie Seltzer, to join the new Hoosier head coach in Bloomington.

Smarter to Skip ‘Smart People’

By Anna Piontek and Mark Bay · Thursday, April 17,2008 10:34 a.m.

In “Smart People,” Noah Murro’s directing debut about an aging academic and his family, both the ego and gut of Lawrence Wetherhold (Dennis Quaid) have bloated with age.

Prom disaster

By Ernest Moore · Thursday, April 17,2008 10:28 a.m.

In Hollywood’s latest attempt to scare and leave audiences on the edge of their seats in suspense and fear, this movie about a night at the prom gone wrong fails to deliver a story line, actors or film direction that allows for the film to be anything other than a strong misrepresentation of the classic horror movies it attempts to remake and replicate.

Too many reservations

By Chris Pickrell · Thursday, April 17,2008 10:23 a.m.

Where do you begin when you’ve seen the worst movie ever made? “Reservation Road” is supposedly a “touching” story about loss, forgiveness, redemption and other touchy-feely stuff.

Use of IU logo in political campaigns on campus questioned

By Dion Hazelbaker · Thursday, April 17,2008 3:02 a.m.

As 2008 presidential campaigns come to IU, some administrators are raising questions about the impact of the school’s logo appearing alongside candidates and speakers.

Real as real can be

By Ryan Brown · Thursday, April 17,2008 1:09 a.m.

This week, I had the privilege of getting to sit down and read Henrik Ibsen’s play “Ghosts.” What I thought was going to be a lascivious romp about syphilis, adultery and the sinful life of artists left me somewhat disappointed.

‘The Longest Yard’ comes true

By Mike Abrams · Thursday, April 17,2008 1:05 a.m.

When the remake of “The Longest Yard” was made, I was stoked. I loved the original, and adding Chris Rock, Adam Sandler and Nelly to the mix gave me hope that this movie would be spectacular. When the time came, I went to a showing the opening weekend and sat through the entire thing with some popcorn and a Coke.

Flying High

By Joe Livarchik · Thursday, April 17,2008 1:04 a.m.

Looking at Bernadette Pace from a distance on the high-flying trapeze, one might expect to see someone young and agile, as she swings with grace and ease high in the air. Still going strong into her 60s, Pace remains active with her group of aerial performers, the Bloomington High Flyers.

Pacers co-owner names self CEO

By Aaron Beard and Cliff Brunt · Thursday, April 17,2008 1:04 a.m.

Indiana Pacers co-owner Herb Simon thinks he’s found the perfect person to replace CEO Donnie Walsh – himself.

A day to remember

By Amy Burke · Thursday, April 17,2008 1:02 a.m.

April 16, 2007, was a day to remember. A small group of students and community members joined together Wednesday in Dunn Meadow to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Virginia Tech massacre, where more than 30 students lost their lives in the deadliest school shooting in United States history.

Knicks coach Thomas philosophical before season finale; might lose job

By Aaron Beard and Michael Marot · Thursday, April 17,2008 1 a.m.

Isiah Thomas sounds like a man resigned to his fate.

Woods opts for surgery on wounded knee

By Aaron Beard and Doug Ferguson · Thursday, April 17,2008 12:59 a.m.

The U.S. Open figured to be the closest to a sure thing for Tiger Woods in the majors this year, but maybe not anymore.

IU loses 5th in a row as bats stumble

By Ryan Gregg · Thursday, April 17,2008 12:59 a.m.

Amazing defense from visiting Ball State subdued the IU baseball team’s normally strong offense Wednesday at Sembower Field. The Cardinals turned five double plays and held the Hoosiers to two runs on nine hits.

Ochoa looks for 4th title at Ginn Open

By Aaron Beard and Mark Long · Thursday, April 17,2008 12:58 a.m.

After Tiger Woods won his first three events this year, Lorena Ochoa turned to some of her friends and jokingly said, “OK, we need to catch up.”

Around the Arts

Thursday, April 17,2008 12:49 a.m.

‘MFA II’ When: Noon to 4 p.m., today through April 19 Where: Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts, SoFA Gallery

Experimental play puts audience in performance at Ragazzi Arte Cafe

By Garrett Stack · Thursday, April 17,2008 12:48 a.m.

The newest show, “Alone in the Light ‘08,” will be performed by the Bloomington Playwrights Project’s Ensemble of Artists today, Friday and Saturday.

‘Good poetry is contagious’ at Outspoken

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, April 17,2008 12:46 a.m.

An ode to ketchup. An explanation of how “gangsta” Disney movies are. Political protests about Homeland Security and I-69. Audience members were treated to these and many other original poems Tuesday night at Union Board’s OUTSPOKEN Poetry Slam in the IMU Gallery.

Minus The Bear rocks Bluebird

By Chelsie Hopkins · Thursday, April 17,2008 12:44 a.m.

Minus the Bear shook the walls of The Bluebird Nightclub on Tuesday night with a show promoting its new album, “Planet of Ice.”

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