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Field Museum’s totem pole weds tradition, contemporary art

By Tara Burghart · Wednesday, April 4,2007 12 a.m.

CHICAGO – A new 15-foot totem pole that marries traditional carving styles with contemporary techniques was erected Monday at The Field Museum, replacing a pole that was returned to an Alaskan tribe.

Club team hopes membership rises for popular table sport

By Whitney Mitchell · Wednesday, April 4,2007 12 a.m.

For some, foosball is nothing more than a casual activity played in a bar with few or no rules. Others, however, take the table sport very seriously.

Art student’s depiction of Barack Obama as Jesus causing a stir in Chicago

By Natalie Hernandez · Wednesday, April 4,2007 12 a.m.

CHICAGO – He wears Jesus’ robes and a neon blue halo, looks like Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and is causing a stir at a Chicago art school.

9-year-old boy from Tipton, Ind. trapped in gravel bin escapes serious injury

By Alexandra R. Moses · Wednesday, April 4,2007 12 a.m.

TIPTON, Ind. – A 9-year-old boy escaped serious injury despite being submerged in a gravel bin Monday for nearly an hour at a plant that makes concrete.

‘Next Al Gore’ may be in our presence

By Zack Teibloom · Wednesday, April 4,2007 12 a.m.

Senior Michael Steinhoff wants to leave his mark on the world by leaving no mark at all. Whether riding his bike everywhere he goes or using super efficient fluorescent bulbs, he’s dedicated to conserving energy and dedicating his life to making the world more energy efficient.

IU to observe Labor Day in 2008

By Shannon McEnerney · Wednesday, April 4,2007 12 a.m.

Students will have Labor Day off in 2008, after the Bloomington Faculty Council voted Tuesday to pass a resolution to make it an official school holiday. In 2008, Labor Day is scheduled as the first day of classes for the fall semester for the current academic calendar for IU-Bloomington.

Music Lesson

By Joanna Borns · Wednesday, April 4,2007 12 a.m.

In college, a lot of learning happens outside the classroom. In fact, much of it happens at the local watering holes. All you have to do is listen. And if you listen carefully inside, outside or even 50 feet away from any bar, you’re only going to hear one thing – the same songs you heard last weekend and the weekend before. But they have a lot to teach us.

Iranian seizure of 15 British sailors, marines prompts questions

By Abra Oliver · Wednesday, April 4,2007 12 a.m.

THE FACTS: The world’s nations are already tense thinking about Iran’s possible ambitions to make a nuclear weapon. But now 15 British navy sailors and marines have been seized by Iran on March 23, allegedly for trespassing in Iranian waters – a claim Britain denies. In addition, a retired FBI agent in Iran on private business has not been heard from since March 8. Should these incidents lead to war with Iran?

University of Washington worker killed

By Ab D. Phillip and Curt Woodward · Wednesday, April 4,2007 12 a.m.

In the last weeks of her life, Rebecca Griego was taking drastic steps to avoid an ex-boyfriend whose violence and threats had left her visibly shaken.

Game against Ball State rained out, not rescheduled

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, April 4,2007 12 a.m.

After initially being pushed up from Wednesday to Tuesday because of predicted bad weather, the IU baseball game against Ball State was postponed Tuesday because of thunderstorms in the Muncie area.

IU travels south to face Louisville

By DeAntae Prince · Wednesday, April 4,2007 12 a.m.

After a long home stretch, the IU softball team is traveling to Louisville to compete against the Cardinals today at 5 p.m.

Students more dependent on parents for finances

By Ab D. Phillip and Max Nerenberg · Tuesday, April 3,2007 12 a.m.

Finances are the most talked-about subject between college students and their parents. And in case there is any doubt, a recent survey by the College Parents of America confirmed it.

Sophomores Vladislav Ginzburg and Jennifer Hanono talk with friends Monday evening during the Passover Seder at Hillel Center. Passover began at sundown Monday.

Campus offers Passover Seders

By Heather Haemker · Tuesday, April 3,2007 12 a.m.

Passover is a time for Jewish families to celebrate together, but in the absence of that environment many college students turn to IU’s Jewish community and the on-campus events it offers.

Man arrested for peeping in Forest Quad bathroom

By Paige Ingram · Tuesday, April 3,2007 12 a.m.

A cell phone did more than place calls Saturday, when a Forest Quad resident reported a case of voyeurism.

Ambassador to U.N. to discuss war’s effect on U.S. security

By Shannon McEnerney · Tuesday, April 3,2007 12 a.m.

Freshman Miles Taylor hopes people will leave this evening’s lecture “thinking.”

Around the Campus

By IDS staff and Ab D. Phillip · Tuesday, April 3,2007 12 a.m.

Find out what events are happening on the IU campus today and Wednesday

Bad weather changes date of IU game

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Tuesday, April 3,2007 12 a.m.

Due to weather conditions expected to deteriorate by Wednesday, the IU baseball team’s scheduled game at Ball State has been moved to 3 p.m today.

IUSTV offers video podcasts of shows

By Nicole Palmer · Tuesday, April 3,2007 12 a.m.

IUSTV, which began producing in 2002 and now has about 200 members and 10 TV programs, started releasing video podcasts in early March to increase viewership and extend its broadcasts outside the Bloomington area.

Web site helps students find seasonal employment

By Ab D. Phillip and Sarah Gwin · Tuesday, April 3,2007 12 a.m.

CoolWorks.com is a Web site for people looking for a seasonal job or career in popular places like Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park or even out of the United States.

Singing Hoosiers hold spring concert

By Eric Anderson · Tuesday, April 3,2007 12 a.m.

Saturday night was an unexpected step-touch down memory lane, as the IU Singing Hoosiers, under the direction of Michael Schwartzkopf, presented their 57th annual Spring Concert. From the first notes of “Another Openin’, Another Show,” belted in classic Broadway-style by sophomore Jami Leonard, to the final chord of “Lazy River,” the concert was a celebration of American popular song by the University’s most traveled musical ensemble.