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IU to partner with 9 universities

By Brian Spegele · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

To further diversify IU, President Adam Herbert announced Thursday a plan to partner with eight historically black universities and offer a select group of these universities’ graduates fellowships to conduct graduate studies at IU.

Hoosier wins gold, ties own world record

By Aaron Beard · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

IU senior swimmer Leila Vaziri continued her rapid ascent to the top of the swimming world last night at the FINA World Championships in Melbourne, Australia, with a gold-medal performance in the 50-meter backstroke.

Controversial IUSTV comedy shows lead to statement of decency

By Annemieke van Dongen · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

A fake investigative report about sex in the stacks of the library, a humorous look at racism through milk and a story about people selling their family to play the stock markets. The three comedy shows that IU Student Television has expanded its programming lineup with this year are all boundary-pushing. Complaints about controversial items have led to the design of a statement of decency at IUSTV, the only independent student-run TV station in the country.

IU not overlooking last-place Spartans

By Jordan Cohen · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

The IU men’s tennis team won 15 of its 16 matches against Michigan State before coach Ken Hydinger’s arrival in Bloomington. Since then, the Hoosiers have continued their dominance of the Spartans, going 22-4 in Hydinger’s 21 seasons. While No. 71 IU (11-7, 1-2) might be better than Michigan State (9-11, 0-4) on paper, that means nothing to the Hoosiers.

IU opens conference play at home against Michigan State squad

By Lee Hurwitz · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

IU coach Tracy Smith couldn’t care less about his team’s six-game winning streak. Those were nonconference games, yet Friday, the IU baseball team’s games begin to matter on a different level. Now it’s Big Ten play. In their first conference games of the season, the Hoosiers host the Michigan State Spartans in a four-game series this weekend and will look to extend the longest winning streak in Smith’s time IU.

Riders hope to keep up pace in Miss-n-Out challenge

By Chris Engel · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

Sophomore Black Key Bulls rider Isaac Neff established himself as one of the best sprinters Wednesday by placing fifth at Individual Time Trials, but Neff’s true strengths will be on display Saturday during Miss-n-Out.

Woman recants rape report from earlier this week

By Audrie Garrison · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

A woman who told police Monday she had been abducted and raped twice by two unknown men recanted her report Thursday, IU Police Department Capt. Jerry Minger said.

Charity golf tournament to benefit local food bank

By Erin Riley · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

IU freshman Jeremy Rosenthal wanted to raise money for charity in a different way this year, so he chose to coordinate a golf tournament. “Drive for Hoosier Hills” will be held at noon Sunday at the IU Golf Course. The tournament will raise money for Hoosier Hills Food Bank, a local hunger-relief organization.

Gonzales approved firing of attorneys, says former aide

By Abdullah AlShihri · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

WASHINGTON – Contrary to his public statements, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales was deeply involved in the firing of eight federal prosecutors, his former top aide said Thursday, adding that the final decision on who was to be dismissed was made by Gonzales and President Bush’s former counsel.

Student playwright works to bring young audiences to theater

By Ashley Wilson · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

It’s safe to say that Paul Shoulberg knows a thing or two about writing for the stage. Since joining the Master of Fine Arts in playwriting program three years ago, the 30-year-old Kansas native has written seven full-length plays, a handful of 10-minute pieces and two one-acts – the majority of which have been features as either full-length productions or staged readings. Not bad for a guy who didn’t start writing until he was 23 years old and who, as a high-school student, never once attended a play.

IU looks to rebound in Big Ten opener

By DeAntae Prince · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

After a lackluster performance Wednesday against Ball State, the IU softball team will look to get back on the winning track when it opens Big Ten play against Iowa on Friday and close out the weekend against Illinois at home. The opener begins the end of the Big Ten careers for seniors Heather Hohs, Kim Richards, Rachel Terry and Christy Wahl.

30-year-old man arrested for cocaine possession after long investigation

By Shannon McEnerney · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

Police arrested a 30-year-old man on the 1700 block of North College Avenue at a traffic stop on charges of possessing more than three grams of cocaine, said Bloomington Police Department Detective Sgt. Jeff Canada.

Hoosiers hope for 31 straight vs. Spartans

By Kevin Kane · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

If the IU women’s tennis team leaves East Lansing, Mich., victorious Sunday, its win streak against Michigan State will climb to 30 years. And IU coach Lin Loring is in his 30th season at IU.

UPDATE: 6:40 p.m. Woman robbed outside Read Center on Thursday

By Paige Ingram · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

A robbery occurred Thursday night by Read Center at about 10 p.m., resulting in a lost credit card and cash, according to IU Police Department reports.

Once you go white

By Johnathan P. Rossing and Jonathan P. Rossing · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

Imagine a town with a sign at city limits warning: “Nigger, don’t let the sun set on you here!” Probably some racist Southern town from 100 years ago, right? Guess again. From the 1890s through the 1960s many towns through the West and Midwest forced out black (and sometimes Asian and Jewish) residents.

Hoosiers host Billikens in 1st home game of spring exhibition season

By Linnea Coulter · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

After coming off a tough road loss to Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew last weekend, the IU men’s soccer team is ready to take the field for the second time this spring. The Hoosiers host the St. Louis Billikens at 6 p.m. Saturday at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Voyeur facing child-porn charges

By Paige Ingram · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

A man arrested for voyeurism at the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation building Feb. 6 is now facing charges of child pornography, according to IU Police Department reports. Christopher A. Casady, 40, of 400 Terrace Drive, was originally investigated by IUPD officers after someone reported a man peeping in the men’s locker room.

'Prophet'-able

By Kirk Nathanson · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

Ladies and gentlemen, it is my privileged honor to inform you that the four-year-old conflict in Iraq is finally over. Unlike World War II, victory was not achieved by a monumental leap in technological progress, nor did public outrage force a change in foreign policy as in Vietnam. No, this new kind of war required a new kind of weapon: happy thoughts.

Freshman leads Relay for Life team in honor of dad he lost to cancer

By Beka Mech · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

Growing up, the Ober boys knew where to go when it was time for sporting fun. Whether it was going to Cincinnati Reds and Bengals games, coaching his oldest son’s Special Olympics teams or just throwing a ball around in the backyard, their dad, Dan, was the man for the job, Patrick Ober says.

No room for little men in this year’s Final Four matchups

By Aaron Beard and Nancy Armour · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

ATLANTA – There won’t be any warm and fuzzy scenes like when Jim Valvano sprinted across the court looking for somebody to hug. You won’t see any blubbering meltdowns a la Rollie Massimino, either. And the next George Mason? That dream got squashed two weeks ago. Nope, this year’s Final Four is all about the power conferences. There might as well be a sign: “No Underdogs Allowed.”