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Cross at your own risk

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, March 9,2004 11:13 p.m.

Sorry campus drivers, your opportunity to scare the pants off a helpless freshman pedestrian could be coming to an end. Residential Programs and Services is proposing a crosswalk on Fee Lane to aid University newbies in their daily commute. Future residents of McNutt, Briscoe and Foster may now be able to walk safely from the food court to the bus stop, and back again. The only remaining obstacle is city approval, which could come by this summer.

3 suspects found in BSU shooting

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, March 9,2004 11:13 p.m.

MUNCIE -- Police Tuesday identified a third man wanted in connection with the shooting death of a Ball State University student. Police are looking for Damien B. Sanders, 21, of Muncie. They said he was the third person who accepted a ride from Karl Harford, 20, of Carmel, whose body was found in his own car Sunday morning.

Event celebrates spring break early

By Rick Newkirk · Tuesday, March 9,2004 1:05 a.m.

The Hillel Center was filled with sand, leis and hamentaschen Monday as Jewish students observed Purim with the first annual "Jews Gone Wild" celebration. Although Purim is an age-old tradition, "Jews Gone Wild" is the brainchild of Hillel Assistant Director Jessie Mallor and social chairs, Elizabeth Rosenberg and Peri Berntsen. The group developed the idea to give Jewish students a way to celebrate their traditions while preparing for spring break.

Doubles duo makes national rankings

By Dan Click · Tuesday, March 9,2004 1:02 a.m.

Being friends on the court is part of the territory when it comes to playing sports for any team. But the friendship sophomore John Stone and junior Ryan Recht have off the court has led to success on the tennis courts as they achieved the No. 49 national ranking in doubles in late February. In the season thus far, the Hoosier tandem has compiled a record of 10-4 at the No. 1 doubles slot for the Hoosiers. They have done this against some of the top competition in the country and were able to pull off an upset earlier in the season, before they were nationally ranked in defeating Middle Tennessee State's No. 30, Trevor Short and Kirk Jackson 8-4 Jan. 24. Before they achieved national-ranking status, they began the season ranked No. 13 in the Midwest Region and were able to defeat the No. 9 team in the Midwest from Ball State 9-7 -- which paced the Hoosiers in the victory over the Cardinals. Being nationally ranked was a nice feeling for Stone and Recht in light of the hard work from the fall season and carrying it over into a successful start in the regular season, Recht said. "It was a great feeling going through that list and to see our names on there," Recht said. "I wasn't expecting it right away, but it was a good feeling." This isn't the first time the duo played together, as they were able to finish out the regular season as partners last year and were able to compile a 5-6 record, including 3-3 in the Big Ten.

Escape to Amsterdam

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Tuesday, March 9,2004 1 a.m.

Don't get me wrong -- I absolutely love the city of København, despite the dismal weather. However, after spending a week by myself in my host family's home (they were skiing in the Italian Alps), I was ready to get out of the house myself. Since just about every other European destination is warmer and cheaper than København, I was faced with a bevy of options. Where to go?

Double Duty

By Holly Johnson and Holy Johnson · Tuesday, March 9,2004 12:54 a.m.

When Kathy Davis was asked to step into the office of lieutenant governor shortly after the October death of Gov. Frank O'Bannon, she wasn't exactly blindsided. The former mechanical engineer and Harvard M.B.A. had worked closely with Indiana lawmakers in various capacities since 1989, when she served as deputy commissioner for the Indiana Department of Transportation.

Video captures Borden in jail

By Tim Callahan · Tuesday, March 9,2004 12:52 a.m.

The Monroe County Jail has released a security video of James Borden being brought into the jailhouse and taken away motionless on a stretcher last November. Borden, 47, died during the process of being admitted into the Monroe County Jail Nov. 6, 2003. The video shows a disjointed series of images from three separate angles of the incident.

Court limits student funds

By Krissy Wynkoop and Kristin Wynkoop · Tuesday, March 9,2004 12:52 a.m.

Theology students hoping for state financial aid may need to look elsewhere. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled March 3 states can refuse to grant financial aid to theology majors. According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, the Supreme Court rejected arguments that banning student aid to theology majors violates the First Amendment's freedom of religion provision and the 14th Amendment's equal-protection guarantees. "Training someone to lead a congregation is an essentially religious endeavor," wrote Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist for the court's majority. "Indeed, majoring in devotional theology is akin to a religious calling as well as an academic pursuit."

Thief smashes into ticket office

By Mallory Simon · Tuesday, March 9,2004 12:52 a.m.

A safe located in the ticket office of the Musical Arts Center was broken into over the weekend. After several break-ins last semester and one over winter break, this is the first theft at the music school this semester. The safe, which contained an undisclosed amount of money, is located inside the ticket office.

Local human rights awards given

By -Jenny Kobiela · Tuesday, March 9,2004 12:41 a.m.

The Bloomington Human Rights Commission presented their seventh-annual Human Rights Awards at the Bloomington Common Council meeting Wednesday. Two recipients were chosen -- the late Frank McCloskey and the Bloomington Bill of Rights Defense Committee.

Ball State student found dead

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, March 9,2004 12:39 a.m.

MUNCIE -- A Ball State University student whose body was found in the backseat of a car died of a single gunshot wound to the head, an autopsy found Monday.

Varicella vaccine bill dies in state Senate

By Allison Ricket · Tuesday, March 9,2004 12:38 a.m.

More than 20 states across the U.S. have passed requirements for children to receive the chickenpox vaccine before entering child care and elementary school. Indiana was trying to become a part of this group.

Annual luncheon to honor women

By Katie Killebrew · Tuesday, March 9,2004 12:37 a.m.

Wednesday, the 19th Annual Bloomington Women's History Month Luncheon will be held at the Bloomington Convention Center to commemorate national Women's History Month. The theme for this year's luncheon is "Women-Inspiring Hope and Possibilities," and will feature speeches by Mayor Mark Kruzan and Indiana State Budget Director Marilyn Schultx, The luncheon will start at 12 p.m.

On-campus laundry fee considered

By Matt Mattucci · Tuesday, March 9,2004 12:29 a.m.

IU-Bloomington has one of the most technologically-savvy campuses in the country. Everything from classrooms to residence halls are equipped with the latest in computer equipment and other electronics.

IU alumnus starts ULife.com

By Rick Newkirk · Monday, March 8,2004 11:55 p.m.

A Web site aimed at the desires of college students was recently launched by an IU alumnus. Andrew Clark, who graduated in 2001, is the co-founder and vice president of ULife.com, a Web site catering to the wants and needs of college students. Clark will be spending the next month in an RV promoting the site.

Grant allows for further diabetes research

By Laura Kruty · Monday, March 8,2004 11:54 p.m.

The IU School of Medicine will continue to be a part of a $4.2 million national study regarding the quality of care received by diabetes patients. IU has received a five-year extension on the study and will receive about $625,000 each year, over the next five years.

Hoosiers winners of six straight to face Xavier

By Alex Witteveld · Monday, March 8,2004 11:47 p.m.

The Hoosiers will take their six-game winning streak to Cincinnati Tuesday to face the Xavier Musketeers. IU is coming off a three-game home sweep against Cleveland State. The offense for the Hoosiers got rolling as the team combined for 41 runs in the three games. Seniors Kevin Mahar and Seth Bynum, along with junior Corby Heckman led the way for IU, each knocking in three runs.

Stewart meets with probation officer

By Alyson Brodsy and Erin McClam · Monday, March 8,2004 11:46 p.m.

NEW YORK -- Martha Stewart met with a probation officer and thanked viewers and readers for their support Monday as the board of her namesake empire met to discuss her fate.

Teamsters, teams and Terrell

By Matt Glenesk · Monday, March 8,2004 11:46 p.m.

Call me a union buster. I've never been a real big fan of them. Why do we need to tear up perfectly good roads, and why does it take a year and a half to repave them? Ah, such is the life of a union -- to find work and prolong the process.

Business Briefs

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 8,2004 11:45 p.m.

Eli Lilly to change drug-testing process after suicide INDIANAPOLIS -- Eli Lilly and Co. said it will lengthen the withdrawal period to wean study participants off an experimental drug, mainly to ease concerns from test subjects after the suicide of a 19-year-old who participated in the study.