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A comedy with serious undertones in 'Happy Birthday, Wanda June'

By Jennifer Griffin · Monday, Dec. 6,2004 11:33 p.m.

A birthday cake, a long-lost father and a vacuum cleaner salesman set up the plot for the play "Happy Birthday, Wanda June." Complete with mid-1970s bell bottom pants, and animal heads mounted on the wall, the play transports the audience back 35 years to a time when women had little power.

Closing Time

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Monday, Dec. 6,2004 5:32 p.m.

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Saturday afternoon, the Hoosiers let another one slip away. Ahead 54-41 with just more than 13 minutes left in the game, No. 7 University of Connecticut went on a 17-1 run, taking the lead and never looking back on its way to a 74-69 win in Hartford.

Hoosiers squeak past Louisville for win

By Dan Click · Monday, Dec. 6,2004 4:58 p.m.

After letting a 58-51 lead dwindle to a point with just more than a minute remaining in the game, the IU women's basketball team looked like it might fold under the pressure. Instead, timely free throw shooting and defense saved the day for the Hoosiers Friday in a 61-57 win against the University of Louisville.

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By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Dec. 6,2004 4:50 p.m.

Coming in the IDS

New funding plans to boost IU's reputation

By Eric Tash · Monday, Dec. 6,2004 4:40 p.m.

The IU board of trustees recently approved six new proposals for IU's Commitment to Excellence plan.

IU win earns trip back to College Cup

By Steve Slivka · Monday, Dec. 6,2004 2 p.m.

The sign on the door to the locker room of the IU men's soccer team read, "Since when are there hurricanes in OKLAHOMA? Play like a champion today."

Out for a Spin

By Amber Nicholas · Monday, Dec. 6,2004 12:43 a.m.

Mere seconds separated victory from defeat for 541 members of the Bloomington community, from toddlers to senior citizens, who all lent a dreidel-spinning hand Sunday afternoon at the IU Fieldhouse in an attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records record for the most dreidels spun in unison.

Dead week alive, kicking

By Jorie Slodki · Monday, Dec. 6,2004 12:43 a.m.

It happens the week before finals, like an oasis in a harsh desert. It is a week of no major assignments and no tests. It is a time of breathing easy and even-paced studying. Dead week has started on campus.

Professor debates positive, negative effects of marijuana use

By Mitchell Williams · Monday, Dec. 6,2004 12:43 a.m.

Loud music and extreme body heat fills the small apartment as one young woman attempts to climb the crowded stairs. Trying to get away from the masses of sweaty, drunk peers, she finds quiet in a smoky bedroom.

Auburn is odd team out for Orange Bowl berth

By Alyson Brodsy and Ralph D. Russo · Sunday, Dec. 5,2004 11:56 p.m.

Now Auburn knows what it's like to be the odd team out -- a feeling Southern California knew only too well last year. This year, though, the Trojans have no complaints.

Letters to the Editor

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Dec. 5,2004 11:56 p.m.

Get it together, Athletics It's time for the University to decide what it wants to do with the football program. We will now pay the buyout clause of our second consecutive coach. All told, over the last several years it would have probably been cheaper to hire a coach with real talent and pay him $500,000 a year (about double what Cameron and DiNardo got).

Bears beat Vikings 24-14 at home

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Dec. 5,2004 11:54 p.m.

CHICAGO -- Chad Hutchinson, who was surfing in California a little more than two months ago, made his first Chicago start a memorable one, throwing three touchdown passes. Since the Bears (5-7) signed Hutchinson in September following a season-ending knee injury to Rex Grossman, he has spent most of time as a third-stringer.

Colts defense steps up, wins 51-24 after Titans' trickery

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Sunday, Dec. 5,2004 11:49 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- After a bizarre first quarter that saw three onside kicks and 24 points put up by the Tennessee Titans, the Indianapolis Colts' defense dug in and helped pull out a 51-24 victory Sunday in front of 57,278 fans at the RCA Dome.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Dec. 5,2004 11:47 p.m.

Spain beats United States to win Davis Cup SEVILLE, Spain -- Andy Roddick searched out Carlos Moya in the throng of jumping, screaming Spanish tennis players, hoping to shake hands. Moya had just beaten Roddick 6-2, 7-6 (1), 7-6 (5) Sunday to clinch Spain's second Davis Cup title -- and extend the U.S. team's drought in tennis' top team competition.

Last 13 minutes cost IU victory against No. 7 UConn

By John Rodgers · Sunday, Dec. 5,2004 11:45 p.m.

HARTFORD, Conn. -- After dropping its second game in a week to a top-10 team by single digits, the IU men's basketball team knows it can compete against the best. Beating the best, however, is another goal the Hoosiers still need to accomplish.

'Growing Pains' 2004: A Hoosier tale

By Matt Glenesk · Sunday, Dec. 5,2004 11:44 p.m.

I searched the crowd long and hard. Checked the Hoosier bench, sifted through the numerous crowd shots, but was unable to spot those I suspected were in attendance.

IU earns Hollywood ending

By Brian Janosch · Sunday, Dec. 5,2004 11:39 p.m.

A cool December afternoon set the stage The cameras rolled. Seniors Jay Nolly, Danny O'Rourke and Greg Badger stepped into the starring roles.

Court: Colleges can bar military recruiters from campuses

By Ashley Lough · Sunday, Dec. 5,2004 11:25 p.m.

Colleges should not be penalized for barring military recruiters from their campuses because of the military's discrimination policy against gay men and lesbians, according to the U.S. Court of Appeals Third Circuit. For IU, the 2-1 decision on Nov. 29 does not change the campus' policies regarding military recruiting.

Walk showcases new, seasoned artists

By Christine Lunde · Sunday, Dec. 5,2004 11:24 p.m.

Nine downtown galleries opened their doors to the public Friday night in celebration of the visual arts and the last Downtown Gallery Walk for 2004, Though it was just another walk for some, for others it marked a milestone.

Conference provides network opportunities

By Lori Snow · Sunday, Dec. 5,2004 11:23 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Students from IU and other universities around the Midwest expanded their network with sport professionals at the third annual IU Sport Management Career Networking Conference Saturday in Indianapolis.

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