Longform

At ease with Silent Arms

By Colin Kearns · Tuesday, Nov. 30,2004 11:54 p.m.

TERRE HAUTE, Nov. 20 -- The soldiers are at ease ... for now. They do not march; they stroll. With eyes that practically drool, the soldiers gaze at tables cluttered with price-tagged weapons. They clutch Bowie knives with purpose, aim shotguns at imaginary targets or test the comfort of Army helmets. Some of the soldiers arrive unarmed; others come prepared for the frontlines. They enter the room with long blades hidden in sheaths or rifles slung over shoulders or pistols gripped in palms.

Ball State faculty member under fire

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 30,2004 11:54 p.m.

MUNCIE -- A Ball State University professor criticized by some students who say he is promoting a liberal agenda is now also under fire from national conservatives.

State, local police divvy up enforcement

By David A. Nosko · Tuesday, Nov. 30,2004 11:52 p.m.

When the Wild West mentality mixes with a college culture of liquor appreciation, otherwise law-abiding students sometimes abide by no laws at all.

Around The Arts

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 30,2004 11:48 p.m.

Second City comes to Alumni Hall Chicago-based The Second City, one of the best-known improvisational comedy troupes in the United States, will perform at 9 p.m. tonight at the Indiana Memorial Union's Alumni Hall as part of Union Board's "Wednesday Night Live." The Second City was a starting ground for famous comedians such as Mike Myers, John Candy, Bill Murray, Tina Fey and Dan Aykroyd.

John D. Barrymore dies at age 72

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 30,2004 11:47 p.m.

LOS ANGELES -- John Drew Barrymore, the sometimes troubled heir to an acting dynasty and absent father of movie star Drew Barrymore, died Monday. He was 72. "He was a cool cat. Please smile when you think of him," Drew Barrymore said in a statement issued by her publicist's office.

Guest director leads cast in 'Happy Birthday, Wanda June'

By Kacie Leblong · Tuesday, Nov. 30,2004 11:47 p.m.

It's a little-known fact that in 1970 Kurt Vonnegut, best known for novels like the best-seller "Slaughterhouse Five," decided to take a chance and try his hand at playwrighting. The result of this experiment is the play "Happy Birthday, Wanda June," a crazy and comedic play that will be performed by the IU Department of Theatre and Drama this weekend.

Supreme Court debates pot laws

By Alyson Brodsy and Gina Holland · Tuesday, Nov. 30,2004 12:36 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court questioned whether state medical marijuana laws might be abused by people who aren't really sick as it debated Monday whether the federal government can prosecute patients who smoke pot on doctors' orders.

Rumors, myths unfounded at IU Health Center

By Kimberly Laughlin · Tuesday, Nov. 30,2004 12:36 a.m.

When it comes to rumors concerning the IU Health Center on campus, students have probably heard them all. Allegations range from "they don't have real doctors, only nurse practitioners" to "they never really examine you, they just give you a Z-Pack (a packet of the antibiotic zithromax)." Many students who have never personally visited the IUHC hold an unsatisfactory opinion of the care that it provides.

75 years of faithful service

By Katie Wall · Tuesday, Nov. 30,2004 12:36 a.m.

College students don't always need innovative methods to capture their attention -- sometimes the simplicity of tradition is all that is required to be faithful.

Lilly Endowment awards IU $26 million grant

By Lori Geller · Tuesday, Nov. 30,2004 12:36 a.m.

IU just got $26 million richer. Thanks to a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., an Indianapolis-based philanthropic foundation that supports the causes of religion, education and community development, IU will use the money for three purposes.

Case-by-case basis best for human testing ethics decisions

By Alyson Brodsy and John Heilprin · Tuesday, Nov. 30,2004 12:07 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- In setting limits on chemicals in food and water, the Environmental Protection Agency may rely on industry tests that expose people to poisons and raise ethical questions.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 30,2004 12:01 a.m.

Workshop discusses database security IT Training and education will host a workshop about Microsoft Access security from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday in M088 of the Indiana Memorial Union. The workshop is intended for experienced Access users who are looking to create databases that are more secure than just the standard password protection allows.

Gift program grants holiday wishes for children

By Dana Sands · Monday, Nov. 29,2004 11:57 p.m.

As the holidays are quickly approaching, many are busy shopping for friends and loved ones. This year, the Volunteer Students Bureau is encouraging students to take the time to pick up an extra gift for a needy child from Bloomington and donate it to the Children's Wish Program. The Children's Wish Program is annually sponsored by the VSB, Sigma Chi, Golden Key and Phi Beta Sigma. The program aims to motivate people to "adopt" disadvantaged children by buying them gifts between the prices of $15 to $30 per child.

Are you safe?

By Michael Savitt and Mike Savitt · Monday, Nov. 29,2004 11:55 p.m.

Every new technology emerging in society begets a public concern for security. While the Internet has completely revolutionized the way the world functions in terms of communication, commerce and entertainment, it also has brought security issues to the forefront.

Police identify chair-throwing fan in brawl

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 29,2004 11:55 p.m.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Police believe they know the identity of the man who threw a chair in a brawl between players and fans during the Nov. 19 Indiana-Detroit game.

Battered offensive line clears the way

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Monday, Nov. 29,2004 11:55 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts offense has been playing at a record-setting pace. Not even a makeshift offensive line has been able to slow them down.

Title hopes slipping for Tigers

By Alyson Brodsy and Ralph D. Russo · Monday, Nov. 29,2004 11:54 p.m.

If Auburn can't get to the Orange Bowl with a 12-0 record, the Bowl Championship Series has no plans to pair the Tigers with Utah and create a second matchup of unbeaten teams. The Tigers are still stuck behind first-place Southern California and second-place Oklahoma in the BCS standings released Monday.

Aloha, from Maui

By Ryan Phillips · Monday, Nov. 29,2004 11:52 p.m.

While you were home this past week enjoying Thanksgiving with relatives, I hopped a plane to the south pacific and spent the holiday with my family in the tropical paradise that is Maui.

Students launch hip hop site

By Jorie Slodki · Monday, Nov. 29,2004 11:52 p.m.

The Internet has been a major force in changing the face of the recording industry. A group of IU students created a Web site that is helping this change along and has garnered positive feedback from all levels of the music world. Senior Soren Packer is the founder and editor in chief of www.soundslam.com, a Web site devoted to bringing hip hop fans the latest news and reviews of the music they love. He started the Web site after completing an internship with Arista Records in New York.

Team signs 5 recruits for 2005

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 29,2004 11:51 p.m.

Five prospects have signed NCAA national letters of intent to wear the cream and crimson next season for the IU rowing team.