IUSA

Tribute band covers Queen

By Shannon Dahmer · Tuesday, March 25,2008 8:57 p.m.

Electrifying guitar solos, belting out notes at the top of the scales and high-powered performances are common occurances for Gary Mullen and the Works.

‘Inappropriate’ product stirs local controversy

By Brandi Baldwin · Tuesday, March 25,2008 8:43 p.m.

After buying a pack of fun straws from Wal-Mart for her 3-year-old daughter in February, Andrea Bailey of Kentucky said she found not just the usual hearts and squiggles. Two of the straws appeared to be phallic-shaped.

Charity trades old equipment for new phone cards

By Allison Tyra · Tuesday, March 25,2008 8:41 p.m.

Between dropping them in the toilet, leaving them on the bus or accidentally stepping on them, college students can be hard on their cell phones. Now, they can donate old cells and chargers to Cell Phones for Soldiers, which trades them in for 60-minute phone cards that are given to families and friends of soldiers so they can call their loved ones stationed overseas.

‘Ma(u)l’ surprises

By Gabrijel Gelic · Tuesday, March 25,2008 7:15 p.m.

Walking into the Wells-Metz Theatre on Saturday night, I had no idea what to expect, and boy, was I surprised with what I saw.

Thank you, Southerners

By Scott Leadingham · Tuesday, March 25,2008 1:14 p.m.

Don’t know much about history. Don’t know much biology.” – Sam Cooke. It was recently suggested to me that I, like Sam Cooke’s song lyrics indicate, am lacking in my knowledge

Former Kirkwood candidate apologizes for forwarding emails

By Sara Amato · Tuesday, March 25,2008 3:34 a.m.

After allegations became public regarding IU Student Association and University code misconduct, the accused Kirkwood ticket congressional candidate has publicly apologized.

Columnist delivers thoughts on presidential election

By Haley Adams · Tuesday, March 25,2008 3:32 a.m.

When Pulitzer prize-winning columnist William Safire took the stage, he said the purpose of his speech was to analyze the current political scene. He then focused on the uniqueness of this year’s presidential election. PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines

Chelsea Clinton, Sean Astin campaign at IU

Tuesday, March 25,2008 3:30 a.m.

Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton and actor Sean Astin visited IU today to campaign for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Award honors students who overcome difficulties

By Amy Burke · Tuesday, March 25,2008 12:18 a.m.

The IU Graduate and Professional Student Organization and the University Graduate School are now accepting nominations for the Pari Prerana (Essence of Inspiration) Award.

Bill Frist to speak on medicine’s potential

By Elvia Malagon · Tuesday, March 25,2008 12:18 a.m.

A former Republican senator will discuss medicine’s potential to improve U.S. foreign policy at IU today. Former Tennessee Sen. Bill Frist will present his lecture “Global Medicine as a Currency for Peace” at 7 p.m. today in the IU Auditorium.

Around the World

By AP Reports and Abisalom Omolo · Tuesday, March 25,2008 12:03 a.m.

A longtime loyalist of slain opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was elected Pakistan’s new prime minister Monday and immediately freed judges detained by President Pervez Musharraf.

IU to offer skin cancer screenings

By Allison Tyra · Tuesday, March 25,2008 12:02 a.m.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, but the IU Health Center is trying to fight the disease by educating students. The IU Health Center will offer free melanoma screenings to students from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Hoosier room of Indiana Memorial Union.

Overall US death toll in Iraq hits 4,000

By Abisalom Omolo and Kim Gamel · Tuesday, March 25,2008 12:02 a.m.

U.S. officials said Monday they will press forward in the fight against extremists in Iraq, a day after the overall U.S. death toll in the five-year conflict rose to 4,000.

Study: Music lyrics could lead to drug use

By Adriane Jefferson · Tuesday, March 25,2008 12:01 a.m.

One in three popular songs contains explicit references to drug or alcohol use, according to a new report in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. But students and researchers are divided on how big an impact these references have.

Oncologists see cost as ‘side effect’ of cancer treatment

Tuesday, March 25,2008 12 a.m.

You’ve just been diagnosed with cancer, and the doctor is discussing treatment options. Should the cost be a deciding factor?

Current IUSA officers emphasize importance of voting

By Amy Burke · Tuesday, March 25,2008 12 a.m.

It’s as easy as a click of a button. With the polls opening today at 10 a.m., the INdiana, Big Red and Kirkwood tickets are going head-to-head in IU Student Association elections.

Will students vote for IUSA officers?

By Regan McCarthy · Tuesday, March 25,2008 12 a.m.

Tax-free textbooks, presidential stipends, better building maintenance and a recent grievance are big issues for students as IU Student Association elections approach. Voter apathy, however, still appears to be a problem.

Web site not letting grad students cast IUSA ballots

Tuesday, March 25,2008 12 a.m.

The IUSA elections Web site is not allowing several graduate students to vote today. UITS is currently working to fix the problem, officials say.

Former top teams falter in Little 500 qualifications

By Greg Rosenstein · Tuesday, March 25,2008 12 a.m.

The last time senior Cutters rider Erik Hamilton and his teammates competed in a Little 500 cycling event, they ended up raising the first-place trophy in triumph.

IUSA candidate issues stipend challenge to other tickets