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Democrats' filibuster attempt fails

By Alyson Brodsy and Jesse J. Holland · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2006 12:38 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- The Senate all but guaranteed Samuel Alito's confirmation as the nation's 110th Supreme Court justice Monday, shutting down a last-minute attempt by liberals to block the conservative judge's nomination with a filibuster. Republican and Democratic senators on a 72-25 vote agreed to end their debate, setting up a Tuesday morning vote on Alito's confirmation to replace retiring moderate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

U.S. will cut off aid to Hamas-led government

By Alyson Brodsy and Anne Gearan · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2006 12:37 a.m.

LONDON -- The United States and other would-be Mideast peacemakers struggled Monday to present a clear ultimatum to the Palestinians' incoming Hamas leaders that they must change their ways to keep the foreign aid they desperately need. The future of aid was unclear, with both Hamas and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas appealing for continued world support, President Bush insisting the United States won't give direct aid to a government that includes terrorists, and European leaders hedging their bets. Of the Palestinian Authority's $1.6 billion annual budget, $1 billion comes from Europe, the United States and other donor countries and international agencies, $70 million of that from the United States.

IU researchers find fish oil lessens asthma symptoms

By Fatimah Scott · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2006 12:37 a.m.

If asthmatic patients suffering from exercised-induced asthma (EIA) could treat their condition without the use of traditional asthma medications, they could avoid the potential side effects posed by them.

When stress is too tough to handle ... UNWIND with a good massage

By Audrie Garrison · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2006 12:35 a.m.

When the stress of college becomes too much to bear, the IU Health Center offers a chemical-free way to relax, even if it is just for fifteen minutes. The Health Center employs licensed masseuses available on appointment. "For most people, it improves mood and promotes relaxation, which is good for stress management," said Anne Reese, director of Health and Wellness Education at the Health Center.

Hoosiers split weekend doubleheader, move to 4-1

By Jonathan Hines · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2006 12:28 a.m.

The IU women's tennis team split its doubleheader Sunday, losing its first match of the season to No. 14 Duke 6-1 before rebounding against Ball State 7-0. The No. 32 Hoosiers faced a tough opponent in the Blue Devils, who boast two singles players ranked in the top 30 nationally. Despite the loss, the team members said they felt positive about their performance. "Even though we lost to Duke, we had a lot of close matches," IU's No. 3 singles player Brianna Williams said. "Everybody was in every match and had a chance to win."

Armed man robs Speedway convenience store Saturday

By Audrie Garrison · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2006 12:28 a.m.

A man robbed the Bloomington Speedway convenience store, 2700 N. Walnut St., early Saturday morning. Bloomington Police Department Sgt. David Drake said the female clerk reported that a black male in his late-30s to mid-40s entered the store and told her he had a gun. According to the police report, she said he then patted his waist to show her where it was. The gun was never actually seen.

Parks and Rec partners with Special Olympics

By Michael Zennie · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2006 12:27 a.m.

The Bloomington Board of Park Commissioners approved a plan Tuesday intended to strengthen the Monroe County Special Olympics program. Under the agreement, the city's Parks and Recreation Department will grant Special Olympics Indiana-Monroe County access to facilities like basketball courts and softball fields and will provide staff to help supervise and coordinate the events. The city will also help publicize Special Olympics events and provide meeting space and an information hotline.

Alcohol and drug class teaches responsible thinking

By Alyson Brodsy and David A. Nosko · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2006 12:26 a.m.

Every year local police encounter a wide variety of interesting behavior when they patrol the town late at night. They see people urinating in public, busting through bar windows and stumbling down Kirkwood Avenue, and often have to stop to settle the ruckus. IUPD Lt. Jerry Minger said that scenes like this are not uncommon throughout Bloomington during the school year, and more times than not a student's public display of illegal activity is the result of drug or alcohol ingestion.

Choose your interests

By Alyson Brodsy and Andrew Shaffer · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2006 12:25 a.m.

There stand two men. Both are trying to get into school to play Division I football. Both men are 21 years old. Both men have faced difficult pasts. One man is Marcus Vick, a former quarterback at Virginia Tech. The other is Timmy Bailey, a former tight end and linebacker at Riverside High School in Avon, Miss. Both men are major attractions to recruiters. Vick is an attraction to recruiters because he has a brother in football. The brother, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, has been the most highly publicized player in the NFL since his entrance as the first overall pick in the 2001 Draft. It was the same year that Timmy Bailey was preparing for his senior season of football. Bailey is an attraction to recruiters because he was a brother in arms. Unbeknownst to his coach, the 6-foot-3, 237-pound senior volunteered for the Army National Guard. That season he led the team with nearly 900 yards receiving, but fell short of gaining national recognition from big-name college recruiters.

Midwest League OKs sale

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2006 12:23 a.m.

MARION, Ill. -- Minor-league baseball's Midwest League agreed Monday to the sale of one of its Indiana teams to a group headed by a prominent Illinois attorney but took no action on the group's possible push to move the club to southern Illinois. The Midwest League's board of directors last month tabled the possible sale of the South Bend Silver Hawks to John Simmons' Chautauqua Heights LLC, saying it needed more details from Simmons and offering him a chance to resubmit his proposal for the Class A team.

Where on campus is this? Answer: Showalter Fountain

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2006 12:21 a.m.

Showalter Fountain, situated in the circle drive in front of the IU Auditorium, has endured more than 40 years of student pranks and brutality. Financed by Grace Showalter in memory of her husband Ralph Showalter, who established the foreign trade division of the Eli Lilly company, the fountain was dedicated in an opening ceremony Oct. 22, 1961. Plans were drawn up by IU professor and sculptor Robert Laurent, who based his vision for the fountain off Butticelli's famous painting, "The Birth of Venus," according to the dedication ceremony program.

Team maintains undefeated record with sweep

By Evan Harris · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2006 12:21 a.m.

The No. 60 IU men's tennis team moved to 4-0 on the season with its second consecutive doubleheader sweep. The Hoosiers won the first ever matchup against fellow in-state school IU-Purdue University Fort Wayne 7-0, and improved to 4-0 all-time against Toledo after Saturday's 6-1 win. "We have had two weekends with two matches, and I feel like it has gotten us into better tennis shape," IU coach Ken Hydinger said. "We have a number of guys that are moving up in the singles lineup from a year ago, and with these matches, I feel like they are becoming more comfortable in those positions."

Grad student cooks in contest

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2006 12:19 a.m.

Students can earn extra cash in a variety of ways. IU graduate student Olgguittah Suarez has a different method of earning money. Suarez entered Cooking Light magazine's Holiday Table Setting Contest and is now one of 10 finalists vying for a $10,000 prize.

New greek executives set agendas

By Ashley Rhodebeck · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2006 12:18 a.m.

Besides adjusting to her spring class schedule, junior Marie Hershberger began this semester adapting to her role as vice president of membership for the Panhellenic Association. "This transition has been exciting as I learn the ways in which I can hopefully have a positive influence and improve greek relations in membership development," she said.

Housing fair to be held in Alumni Hall

By Chip Cutter · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2006 12:18 a.m.

Students will be able to ask questions, see photos and talk to leasing agents from more than 100 different housing complexes Wednesday as part of the annual housing fair to be held in the Indiana Memorial Union's Alumni Hall. The event, sponsored by the Indiana Daily Student, is designed to give students a chance to evaluate a variety of housing options in one place, said Amy Swain, advertising director for the IDS.

IU professor encourages civic service

By Candace A. Smith · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2006 12:18 a.m.

Ann Marie Thomson, an adjunct professor for the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, has committed much of her time and energy encouraging others to become "virtuous citizens." Co-authors of the book, "Civic Service: What Difference Does It Make?," Thomson and Associate Dean of SPEA at IUPUI James L. Perry outline the effects of civic service programs in America and the qualities programs must have in order to be successful. By researching 139 studies, which included 115 publications of reports, evaluations and case studies, Thomson and Perry noticed patterns in the results.

SAG AWARDS

By MARK J. TERRILL · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2006 12:16 a.m.

The cast accept the award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture for their work in "Crash," at the 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, in Los Angeles.

IU students start note-taking business

By Mike McElroy · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2006 12:15 a.m.

Your A100 exam is Thursday. So is your E201 midterm, and your M118 test is Friday. In case this is news to any IU students, seniors Benny Goldman and AJ Punjabi are hoping they have a solution. "We saw a need for a bunch of students missing class and not having the notes," Punjabi said. "You might be online at 4 in the morning and realize you have a test in four hours -- you might want to get the notes."

Children in families devastated by cancer bond at Camp Kesem

By Zachary Osterman · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2006 12:12 a.m.

For junior Sigall Rave, the value and experience of Camp Kesem extends beyond the traditional function of children's summer camp. It is a place where campers can deal with the pain and shock of cancer in a parent. The healing service of the program, Rave said, makes sacrificing a week of summer vacation more than worthwhile.

COAS leader leaves behind strong legacy

By Peter Stevenson · Tuesday, Jan. 31,2006 12:12 a.m.

When Joseph Steinmetz leaves IU this summer, he will leave behind 19 years of progress and leadership. The executive associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, who first came to IU in 1987, will leave July 1, when he goes to the University of Kansas to assume his duties as dean of KU's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. COAS Dean Kumble Subbaswamy said Steinmetz is a good faculty leader who functions well in an administrative role.