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Atomic agency to censure Iran over nuclear program

By Alyson Brodsy and George Jahn · Friday, March 12,2004 12:20 a.m.

VIENNA, Austria -- Closing the books on Libya, a key U.N. atomic agency meeting turned to Iran Thursday as it debated how harshly to censure Tehran, Iran for failing to fully expose its nuclear activities and dispel suspicions it wanted to make weapons.

No sex please, we're Texans

By Cameron Thibos · Friday, March 12,2004 12:20 a.m.

All right girls, all together now, stick your heads in the sand. One. Two. Three. Go!" Plop! "Hey," a garbled voice shouts. "It's dark down here. I can't see what's going on!" "Very true dear, but what you can't see can't hurt you. Blissful ignorance is much better than looking around and learning what really happens in life. Now just stay down here until you are 65 and can handle the world."

Cyclone leaves 154 dead

By Alyson Brodsy and Elliott Sylvester · Friday, March 12,2004 12:18 a.m.

ANTALAHA, Madagascar -- A ferry missing after being caught in a cyclone off the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar sank with all but two of its 113 passengers and crew trapped inside, port authorities said Thursday.

Stop the madness

By Jonathan Blanks · Friday, March 12,2004 12:17 a.m.

I think I have seen it all. During the Q&A of Dr. Cornell West's lecture at IU last month, I saw a middle-aged white man refer to himself as an "undercover brother." Give me a break. Actually, I thought to myself "Aw no he di'int!" Yes, yes he did.

Ex-congressional aide charged with spying

By Alyson Brodsy and Larry Neumeister · Friday, March 12,2004 12:17 a.m.

NEW YORK -- A former journalist and congressional press secretary was arrested Thursday on charges she acted as an Iraqi spy before and after the U.S. invasion of Iraq, accepting $10,000 for her work, prosecutors said Thursday.

Hungarians honor independence

By Rami Chami · Friday, March 12,2004 12:16 a.m.

Students, professors and members of the Bloomington community were among those who gathered yesterday to celebrate Hungary's Independence Day, which was held Thursday in the University Club Room at the Indiana Memorial Union. Participants were treated to poetry readings by students in the Hungarian Studies program.

Shock, awe and flashbacks

By Julia Balnford and Julia Blanford · Friday, March 12,2004 12:14 a.m.

My morning cartoons had just ended, so I started channel surfing. One thing was evident as I searched my seven TV stations -- all of them had live feed of police officers, firefighters, Red Cross workers and ambulances scrambling around everywhere. Then came footage of people sitting on the ground, one hand covering a wound, the other holding a cell phone to their ear, presumably telling loved ones they were alive.

New restaurants set to open at food courts

By Michelle Manchir · Friday, March 12,2004 12:10 a.m.

Dorm food -- a term that strikes fear into the hearts of incoming college freshman. Despite its notoriously bad reputation, probably stemming from less-than-pleasing elementary cafeteria lunches of mystery meat and soggy vegetables, many students agree dorm food at IU isn't all that horrific.

Students booking trips at last minute

By Dan Patrick · Friday, March 12,2004 12:08 a.m.

Warm weather, crystal clear water and skimpy clothing are in the immediate future for many IU students. But there are still a few stragglers who have put their planning for the perfect vacation off until the last possible day.

Sociology professor, author dies

By Benjames Derrick and Benjamin Derrick · Friday, March 12,2004 12:07 a.m.

IU is feeling the loss of former Sociology Professor Frank Robert Westie after he died at his Naples, Fla., residence March 5. Westie was 82. Westie enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II before finishing his music degree at Wayne State University in Detroit with plans to compose music for a living. But his experiences piloting a B-17 Flying Fortress changed his psyche forever.

Hoosiers hope to add Fagan to NCAA roster

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, March 11,2004 11:51 p.m.

Junior Ryan Fagan will try to become the fifth Hoosier on the men's swimming and diving team to qualify for this year's NCAA Championships when he takes to the board in this weekend's NCAA Zone C Diving Championships in Bloomington.

Griffiths overcomes adversity to lead Hoosiers

By Mark Carlson · Thursday, March 11,2004 11:49 p.m.

In August 2002, junior softball player Ashley Griffiths was driving with her family from California to IU, ready to start her sophomore year. In a split second, that all changed.

Towns competes in NCAA meet

By Steve Slivka · Thursday, March 11,2004 11:48 p.m.

During the course of the 2004 indoor track season, IU junior sprinter Ara Towns' frequent flyer miles increased. Earlier in the season, she traveled to New York City, and now, for the second time this season, she'll be headed to Fayetteville, Ark. This trip will be the biggest yet, as she competes in the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, March 11,2004 11:47 p.m.

Wiley in with Cowboys, Lynch out with Bucs Defensive end Marcellus Wiley is now a Cowboy. John Lynch is soon to be an ex-Buccaneer. A week after being released by San Diego, Wiley signed with Dallas Thursday in hopes of living up to his reputation as one of the league's more feared pass rushers. He got $16 million over four years, including a $4.5 million signing bonus.

Heroes from the bench

By Alex Hickey · Thursday, March 11,2004 11:45 p.m.

Wow. After a yearlong wait, pure, unadulterated Indiana basketball showed itself at Conseco Fieldhouse Thursday. Along with the IU season, my column-writing career has survived to last another day.

IU knocks out Buckeyes, wins first game of Big Ten Tournament, 83-69; plays Illinois today in quarterfinals

By Natalie A. Trout · Thursday, March 11,2004 11:43 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Despite a losing record for the first time in years, the IU men's basketball team hasn't given up. The Hoosiers (14-14) beat the Ohio State Buckeyes (14-16) at Conseco Fieldhouse in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament, 83-69.

Fighting for the firefly

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, March 11,2004 11:28 p.m.

Indiana does not have a state insect, and frankly, we at the Indiana Daily Student are not happy about it. Fortunately, there is a bill being proposed in the Senate to make the state insect the Karner blue butterfly.

High Flyers ready to captivate audience with acrobatic stunts

By Jennifer Griffin · Thursday, March 11,2004 11:26 p.m.

They fly through the air with the greatest of ease. See the amazing performers on the flying trapeze. Circuses have always held a certain air of mystery that captivates audiences of all ages. While most would have to travel great distances to see acrobats perform miraculous stunts, residents of Bloomington will be given the chance to experience the magic of trampolines, acrobatics and tumbling first hand.

City looks to fix pot holes left from winter

By Allison Ricket · Thursday, March 11,2004 11:18 p.m.

The snow has melted away and the exposed gray asphalt of Bloomington's roads resembles a field after land mines have been detonated. Spring cleaning has officially begun for the Street Department of Bloomington.

Time zone still an issue for legislators

By Charlie Cszrom and Charlie Szrom · Thursday, March 11,2004 11:17 p.m.

Changing your clock -- or not doing so -- in the spring and the fall has become a heated issue lately in the Hoosier state. Recent Indiana time zone change proposals have met with both applause and criticism throughout the state.