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Charges pending in guinea pig incident

By Lori Geller · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 5:20 p.m.

A self-proclaimed "prank gone bad" might come back to haunt an IU freshman who tossed his guinea pig out of an eighth-floor window.

Spring breakers find fun in own backyard

By Kimberly Laughlin · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 1:11 a.m.

Spring break: the long-awaited opportunity to put away the books and bring out the bathing suits. This is the week-long retreat when the only things that matter are the beach, sand and partying.

New coach brings new excitement

By Dan Click · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 1:11 a.m.

After enduring another tough season in which IU lost eight of its last nine games, getting to a bowl game seemed light years away for the Hoosiers. But with the hiring of new football coach Terry Hoeppner, players are looking to now for their bowl aspirations rather than later.

Congress tightens controls on granting visas

By Lindsay Lyon · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 1:11 a.m.

For years, students have left their homes in countries across the globe to study at IU and other universities in the United States. Because of recent legislation, IU President Adam Herbert and other university officials fear this traditionally large international student population could decline significantly.

Switch to Mitch complete

By Lindsey Jancek and Lindsay Jancek · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 1:11 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The inauguration for newly sworn-in Gov. Mitch Daniels came Monday with a roar from the crowd of more than 10,000 people. Daniels pledged to continue aiming high and made a plea for publicly-funded institutions to help the areas within which they reside.

Spring breakers not immune to alcohol violations

By Laura Crylen · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 1:11 a.m.

Sandy white beaches and the cool blue ocean often serve as the ideal spring break paradise -- a place where students can escape pressures of school and demands of work. The only thing vacations like this require are a few friends, a modest amount of money and for those still underage, a fake ID.

Little 500 riders train in style, on the beach

By Brian Janosch · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 1:10 a.m.

The usual spring break staples of beaches, booze and bikinis need not apply to a small group of men who find their way down to Florida every March. Instead, the week is packed with talks of victory and nearly 500 miles worth of training.

Local concerts provide spring amusement

By Ashley Brown · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 1:10 a.m.

Whether it is a platinum-selling artist or a friend's garage band, rock and pop concerts can offer spring breakers the excitement and adrenaline rush of going to Cancun without the steep costs and tiring days spent traveling.

Spice up the everyday pool party with a tropical drink

By Daniel Hiester and David Hiester · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 1:09 a.m.

Spring break is a time to enjoy exotic destinations -- or drink enough exotic drinks you can at least pretend the semester is finished.

Mexico still most popular destination for IU students

By David Charles · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 1:08 a.m.

If you're not going home or staying in Bloomington for spring break, the first decision that needs to be made is your destination. This year, as in years past, Cancun is a favorite for IU students.

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By Mara Lazdins · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 1:07 a.m.

Students anticipate it all year long -- a week of bliss, relaxation and pleasure. Whatever the destination might be, spring break is a time when college students across the country let loose and leave their textbooks behind. Before students head off on Spring Break, many will purchase new outfits to wear, make lists of what to pack or study local attractions. And many view a new swimsuit as a requirement.

Psychology professor dies at 63, remembered for her work

By Daria Kamalipour · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 1:04 a.m.

Esther Thelen, IU psychology professor of 19 years, died from cancer Dec. 29 at a hospital in Bloomington at the age of 63. Thelen was a prominent figure in the field of developmental psychology at IU and worldwide. Her ideas, significance and experimental findings were profound.

'Tis the season to pack on the pounds, scientists say

By Kelly Phillips · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 12:56 a.m.

Of all the nutrients the human body absorbs every day, fat has the worst reputation. It is the enemy of dieters, it strikes fear into runway models, and it inspires scammers to sell magic pills promising to destroy it. But burn too much fat at once and you're ridding your body of an organ equal in importance to that of your heart or liver -- and those, says IU biologist Gregory Demas, are organs you definitely cannot live without.

Beating the Beach

Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 12:55 a.m.

In light of the dieting craze that rolls around with each New Year, graduate students Amie Dworecki and Maurina Paradise took on the latest trend, the South Beach Diet. One is an athlete with an already strict meal plan. The other admits she is not as conscious of her food choices as she should be. With pounds to lose and few expectations, the two recorded their emotions, energy levels and cravings in hopes of beating the beach.

Back to reality, 28 bowl games later

By Ryan Phillips · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 12:47 a.m.

When people ask me what I did over vacation, I hesitate to tell them. I don't want people to know what I do when I have free time because I feel their opinions of me would change dramatically. I have a problem, and I think the only way to fix it is just to come out and say it.

Apartment development proposal for site delayed

By Mike Wilson · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 12:42 a.m.

The Bloomington Plan Commission considered a new a potentially new student housing development in the downtown area Monday. The new development would 6.6 acres and would feature 99 multi-person units. It was proposed by Westwood Bloomington LLC. The development would be built on a plot at 300 W. 11th St.

Particles

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 12:35 a.m.

Tsunami seismic waves recorded on IU instruments On Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake shook the ground beneath the Indian Ocean causing a tsunami that devastated the surrounding countries. On that same day, halfway around the world, IU's scientific instruments began recording the seismic waves that consequently caused the deaths of more than 140,000 people.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 12:33 a.m.

New endowment creates journalism scholarships The Seattle-based Howard Charitable Foundation recently contributed a $500,000 grant to the IU School of Journalism. The endowment will grant scholarships to IU freshmen "who plan to pursue a degree in journalism." The scholarship honors the career of J.M. Druck, former owner of The Pharos-Tribune and The Logansport Press in Logansport, Ind.

Ultimate playlists

By Alyson Brodsy and Karen Green · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 12:21 a.m.

The destination is decided, the plane tickets are purchased and the bags are packed. The only thing missing is the music. Whether the chosen mode of transportation is by plane or several hours in a car, music doesn't just fight boredom; it's an important part of any vacation experience.

Breaktime basktball recap

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 12:20 a.m.

With students taking a much-needed three-week break from the rigors of academe, the IU men's basketball team wasn't given that fortune. IU lost the final two games of their tough six-game stretch before picking up three much-needed wins against easier foes.