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More than shamrocks

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 21,2005 11:05 p.m.

Last Thursday was the day when we all go and drink Irish beer and wear green and even have a parade in celebration of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. But the Irish don't just get one day to celebrate; March is Irish-American History Month.

I think; therefore, I castrate

By Alyson Brodsy and Elisha Sauers · Monday, March 21,2005 11:04 p.m.

Some people like Cheerios, others like eggs sunny-side up. Me? I like to eat men for breakfast.

Plame on you

By Alyson Brodsy and Kirk Nathanson · Monday, March 21,2005 11:03 p.m.

It's a dog-eat-dog world out there. If you step on the toes of a large institution, the large institution will step on your face.

Make media matter at IU

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 21,2005 11:02 p.m.

The IU School of Journalism is getting a face-lift in terms of marketing, with a new window display and the "J" theme. In addition, Bradley Hamm, associate dean of the School of Communications at Elon University in North Carolina, has accepted the position of dean of the journalism school. Hamm's new job certainly won't be a stroll in the park, but this is a unique time in the school's history.

Annan calls for changes to U.N.

By Alyson Brodsy and Edith M. Lederer · Monday, March 21,2005 10:58 p.m.

UNITED NATIONS -- Secretary-General Kofi Annan urged world leaders Monday to implement the boldest changes to the United Nations in its 60-year history by expanding the size of the Security Council, writing a new definition of terrorism and strengthening protections for human rights.

Local flavors, foods staples at eatery

By Kelly Ginty · Monday, March 21,2005 1:14 a.m.

Chef David Tallent serves venison from Martinsville and pork from Rockville. He gets most of his vegetables and herbs from the surrounding counties. In fact, the only thing he serves that isn't from the region simply cannot be found in the Midwest -- seafood.

Committee votes against renewal of athletics fee

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Monday, March 21,2005 1:14 a.m.

One year after the University passed the athletics fee without student approval, the student-run Committee for Fee Review recommended not to renew the athletics fee before spring break. The $30 fee would have provided about $1.1 million to the athletics department to help fund the 22 non-revenue IU sports. IU Athletics Director Rick Greenspan was let down by the committee's recommendation but understands the process is not finished.

It's a jungle in there

By -Jenny Kobiela · Monday, March 21,2005 1:14 a.m.

Despite the unpredictable Midwestern weather in Bloomington, there is always one place on the IU campus that maintains just the right climate. Flowers bloom, fruit grow and trees reach up to the heavens -- or at least to the glass ceilings of the greenhouses of Jordan Hall.

Students learn emergency management

By Colleen Corley · Monday, March 21,2005 1:13 a.m.

When junior Mike Buehler first heard about the opportunity to fight fires, rescue victims of natural disasters and conduct search and rescues, he knew he wanted to get involved. "I was definitely interested right away," he said.

Recent deaths prompt call for stepped-up state intervention

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 21,2005 1:12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Advocates are calling on the state and the public to increase efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect following the deaths in recent days of three children whose families had prior contact with child welfare authorities.

Dubuque siezes IU's first NCAA wrestling title in 15 years

By Andrew Petersen · Monday, March 21,2005 1 a.m.

The Hoosiers began the season unheralded and unranked. But they didn't finish it that way. Wrestling in St. Louis during the weekend, junior Joe Dubuque was crowned the NCAA 125-pound champion, capping one of the greatest seasons in IU history. Dubuque became the first grappler to appear in a title match since Roger Chandler in 1997, and the first to win since Brian Dolph in 1990.

Online auctioning now student-specific

By Tim Callahan · Monday, March 21,2005 12:56 a.m.

College students are constantly searching. They use eBay to find textbooks and T-shirts and TheFacebook to find new friends. Along with those tools come transaction fees and addictive profile browsing. Now students can rest easy, as collegejunktion.com offers a free solution with creative opportunities in its social networking abilities.

Famous author's work displayed at Lilly Library

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 21,2005 12:53 a.m.

The work of Emily Hahn, a famous traveling writer whose life defied convention, is on display beginning Tuesday at the Lilly Library Main Gallery. The exhibit, titled "Emily Hahn: A life of adventure and writing" features a selection of Hahn's short stories, biographies, histories, non-fiction on a variety of subjects, books for children and several autobiographical works. Hahn is known for her passion for travel, writing and monkeys, as well as her notorious love affairs, opium addiction and public cigar smoking. For additional information on the exhibit, visit www.indiana.edu/~liblilly.

Wilson jumps to 2 NCAA championships

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Monday, March 21,2005 12:50 a.m.

The Hoosiers entered the 2005 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships with aspirations of national glory. Returning two NCAA runners-up and one reigning NCAA champion, IU seemed guaranteed to impress on the nation's biggest stage. The team did not disappoint, finishing fifth in the nation, the highest NCAA finish of any IU squad during the winter sports season.

Roark throws perfect game against IPFW

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Monday, March 21,2005 12:45 a.m.

Coming off a tough seven-game road trip, the IU softball team returned to Bloomington this weekend for its first home games of the season. "We wanted to come out and show everyone what we're capable of," said sophomore Tory Yamaguchi.

Varsity rowers take 1st in Clemson

By Bill Meehan · Monday, March 21,2005 12:27 a.m.

Senior Amanda Walker, the stroke in the IU rowing team's top boat, knew the assignment for the Hoosiers' training trip to Clemson, S.C. They had to prepare for a race at the end of the week instead of their usual scrimmage. "We have to put it together over spring break," she said in the IU weight room on the team's last hard day of practice before departing Bloomington.

Gall finishes 14th at NCAA finals

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 21,2005 12:25 a.m.

Junior distance runner Jessica Gall went into the 2005 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 12 at Purdue as IU's only female representative and seeded seventh in her event -- the 5000-meter run. "It wasn't my best race, but it was a great learning experience and I was glad I had the opportunity," Gall said. Gall started the race strong. The first mile of the about three-mile race was the second-fastest mile she has ever run.

Calrton wins 2-of-3 events at NCAA qualifications

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 21,2005 12:16 a.m.

The IU swimmers might have enough help to propel the Hoosiers to a national title. Only seven spots were available for divers at the Zone C Championships toward the NCAA Championships in Minneapolis -- IU made huge strides to a national title by capturing three spots, more than any other school during the competition this weekend in West Lafayette.

IU comes back to win 1st regular-season title

By Steve Brennan · Monday, March 21,2005 12:15 a.m.

For the first time in program history, the IU water polo team is the regular season College Water Polo Association Western Division champion. The No. 9 Hoosiers defeated No. 11 Michigan 7-6 Friday in Ann Arbor, Mich.

NIT game draws smallest crowd in IU history

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Monday, March 21,2005 12:14 a.m.

If Hoosier fans were displeased at IU not making the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive year, they showed it Wednesday night. IU took on Vanderbilt in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament in front of a record low crowd of 5,113 in the 17,257-capacity Assembly Hall -- the smallest crowd ever to watch a game in the 33-year history of the building. The previous low was 7,249 Jan. 3, 1999, against Illinois.