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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.

The skinny on South Beach

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 12:19 a.m.

Dr. Arthur Agatston, a cardiologist in South Beach, Fla., developed the South Beach Diet in response to his patients' disappointing results with the standard, low-fat American Heart Association diet. Agatston formed the diet to help people lose weight while improving their blood chemistry, including lowering "bad" LDL cholesterol and high blood sugar.

Beaches, local traditions in laid-back Mexican town

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 12:18 a.m.

ZIHUATANEJO, Mexico -- It has been many decades since this medium-sized resort town was best known for its coconut groves and fishermen. These days, visitors can't walk along Zihuatanejo's principal waterfront without being stopped by basket vendors or hailed by waiters.

NCAA approves academic reform package

By Alyson Brodsy and Stephen Hawkins · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 12:18 a.m.

GRAPEVINE, Texas -- The NCAA approved the first phase of a landmark academic reform package Monday under which about 30 percent of Division I football teams would have lost scholarships had it been implemented immediately.

Manning selected as league's MVP

By Gavin Lesnick · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 12:12 a.m.

Colts quarterback Peyton Manning was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player for the second straight year Monday. The award came a day after Manning directed the Colts to a 49-24 first-round win over the Broncos and a week after a season in which he set the record for touchdown passes with 49.

Geology department examines science behind tsunami

By Rami Chami · Tuesday, Jan. 11,2005 12:05 a.m.

Natural phenomena like the devastating tsunami that swept across the Indian Ocean Dec. 26 are among the incidents the IU Department of Geological Sciences studies. The geology department offers both undergraduate and graduate courses that examine seismic activity. Department Chairman Professor Abhijit Basu said on the opening day of classes that several professors in the department discussed the recent tragedy with their students.