Longform

Advancing human rights

By Alyson Brodsy and Charlie Szrom · Wednesday, March 30,2005 11:35 p.m.

RAKOW, Poland -- During the 1980s, many Polish organizations fighting for their country's freedom received logistical support as well as funding from the U.S. government and other American organizations. In 1983, Washington established the National Endowment for Democracy, which would funnel a good portion of Western aid to Solidarity.

Accounting for RPS prices

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 30,2005 11:33 p.m.

Don't you wish you could spend your meal points at the Indiana Memorial Union without having to purchase a UnionPlus plan?

Speaker tackles barriers facing Bloomington women

By Kelly Ginty · Wednesday, March 30,2005 11:24 p.m.

As Women's History Month draws to a close, Charlotte Zietlow has a message of remembrance, hope and advice. Zietlow, economic development coordinator for Middle Way House Inc., focused on the barriers Bloomington women might face during an interactive lecture at Ivy Tech State College Wednesday afternoon.

Concert to raise funds for forests

By Kathryn Macdonald · Wednesday, March 30,2005 11:21 p.m.

Students have a rare opportunity to toast the trees Thursday night in lieu of their usual bar-hopping without a cause. Forest protection organizations like the Indiana Forest Alliance and Heartwood are coordinating the benefit to raise money and awareness regarding Indiana's forest issues, said Michael Forrester, a member of Heartwood and graduate student at IU's School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

Official pleads guilty to child porn charge

By Alyson Brodsy and Angela K Brown · Wednesday, March 30,2005 11:13 p.m.

FORT WORTH, Texas -- A former high-ranking Boy Scouts of America official who ran a task force that worked to protect children from sexual abuse pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal child pornography charge.

Court denies Schiavo family request

By Alyson Brodsy and Ron Wood · Wednesday, March 30,2005 11:12 p.m.

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. -- With time running out for Terri Schiavo, a federal appeals court Wednesday rejected her parents' latest attempt to get the brain-damaged woman's feeding tube reconnected.

U.S. troops currently detaining 10,500 Iraqi prisoners

By Alyson Brodsy and Matt Kelley · Wednesday, March 30,2005 11:09 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- The United States is holding about 10,500 prisoners in Iraq, more than double the number held in October, the military says.

Turkish ambassador to U.S. visits IU

By Sam Nissen · Wednesday, March 30,2005 11:07 p.m.

The Republic of Turkey finds itself in the middle of some of the world's most prominent conflicts.

The Amish Life

By David Bracho · Wednesday, March 30,2005 1:10 a.m.

There is a simple life in the northeast corner of Indiana, where books take the place of television and horse-drawn buggies are the essential mode of transportation. Meet the Zehrs, an Amish family in a devout Christian community.

Women's History Month ends its 20th year

By Michael Beal · Wednesday, March 30,2005 1:07 a.m.

Throughout March, Bloomington has been commemorating the contributions of local women by celebrating the 20th annual Women's History Month.

Library to unveil new addition

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Wednesday, March 30,2005 1:07 a.m.

Only silence and the clicking of keyboards will be heard in the new Information Commons 2 beginning today. The newest installment of the Information Commons at the Main Library will officially open for quiet individual study and work this afternoon with a reception and brief remarks by Dean of University Libraries Suzanne Thorin and Dean of Information Technology Brad Wheeler.

Students targeted in credit card fraud

By Lori Geller · Wednesday, March 30,2005 1:07 a.m.

IU senior Margo Ain frequents the bars during the weekend, often using her debit card to pay for drinks. Ain, who spends an average of $15 on a night out, was surprised when her monthly debit card statement didn't reflect her usual spending habits.

LIVE and ON-AIR

By Stephanie Susman · Wednesday, March 30,2005 1:07 a.m.

Junior Andrew Grover and sophomores Ilan Weismark and Scott Lipsky enjoy an opportunity many college students dream about. Every Saturday the sport communications majors host a WIUS radio show called "Three Guys who Love Talking Sports." And now that WIUS is switching from AM to FM, more people in the community will have the opportunity to listen to them.

Hoosiers lose to Valparaiso despite 12 hits in home game

By Matt Mattucci · Wednesday, March 30,2005 1:02 a.m.

The Valparaiso baseball team committed 39 errors on the year going into Tuesday's game against the Hoosiers. Unfortunately for IU, the Crusaders left Sembower Field still with 39. IU was defeated Tuesday 12-6 in their first home game in 19 days. IU coach Bob Morgan said a lack of games played recently and poor execution contributed to the Hoosiers' loss.

UConn's Villanueva declares for NBA draft after 2 years

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 30,2005 1:01 a.m.

STORRS, Conn. -- Two years ago, Charlie Villanueva thought he was ready for the NBA. Now, he says he's sure. UConn's 6-foot-11, 240-pound sophomore forward said Tuesday he will skip his final two years of college eligibility to enter the NBA draft.

Kappa, Teter battle it out at ITTs after last year's dominance by both teams

By Brian Janosch · Wednesday, March 30,2005 12:59 a.m.

Two weeks before last year's photo finish in the women's Little 500, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Teter held a preview in the Individual Time Trials. Kappa placed four riders in the top 15 while Teter placed two, the top two spots. Today, five of those seven top finishers will return to the track for the 2005 ITTs. And just to make things a little more interesting, two heats will feature a rider from each team.

The Mane Event

By Elizabeth A. Wepler · Wednesday, March 30,2005 12:56 a.m.

Soon after the IU Equestrian Club finished its meeting late Wednesday night, board members showed their battle wounds. The comparisons created quite the spectacle as pant legs were rolled up and bruises and abrasions shown from the last day's training. They were proud of their wounds, and some of the women were even still donning their riding boots.

Latin Explosion

By Karen Green · Wednesday, March 30,2005 12:50 a.m.

For most college students, salsa is nothing more than a snack food. To dance enthusiasts, however, salsa is an intricate style of Latin dance.

Martin Sexton at the Bluebird Nightclub

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 30,2005 12:30 a.m.

Singer/songwriter Martin Sexton will be performing with Jill Sobule at the Bluebird Nightclub Friday. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $15. The show is 21 and over.

'Finding' an elegant achievement

By John Barnett · Wednesday, March 30,2005 12:26 a.m.

Marc Forster's last project, "Monster's Ball," was an exposed, raw, throbbing nerve of a film with gut-wrenching if somewhat overpraised performances and a harsh, despondent worldview, which is why the elegance and lighthearted assuredness of his next project, "Finding Neverland," is such a surprising turn of style.