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Web site hacker dealt probation

By Dan Patrick · Tuesday, March 2,2004 1 a.m.

Sophomore Benjamin Brodsky was found guilty at a Judicial Board hearing Monday night for hacking into the IU-Bloomington Emergency Web site Jan. 26. According to a letter from Chairman of the Campus Judicial Board Sara Roszkowski, Brodsky violated the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct and was found guilty of both "disorderly conduct which interferes with teaching, research, administration, or other university or university-authorized activity," and "violation of other published university regulations, policies, or rules."

Haydn Oratoric Blows Away

By Adam Sedia · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:53 a.m.

A spectacular combination of vocal and orchestral talent was displayed before a packed Auer Hall Sunday, as the IU School of Music presented the monumental oratorio "Die Schöpfung" ("The Creation") by Franz Josef Haydn. The concert lasted about two hours and was given in memory of A. Peter Brown, a late professor of musicology at IU who was considered among the foremost experts on 18th century music.

Amy M. Spindler, NY Times style editor and IU grad, dies

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:49 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Indiana native Amy M. Spindler, the style editor for The New York Times Magazine who became known for her pointed criticism of the fashion industry, has died. She was 40. Spindler died Friday from a brain tumor at her home in Manhattan, according to her husband, Roberto Benabib.

The little things in life

By Julia Balnford and Julia Blanford · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:46 a.m.

Two months ago, I arrived in Madrid without a clue of what the city would be like. Two months later, I'm still here after a rollercoaster ride of adjustment. While it's not a Third World country, Spain definitely differs from the States.

'The Highfliers' a complex place

By Jenica Schultz · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:43 a.m.

IU Professor Dennis Reardon said he hoped to pose more questions than give answers with his latest play, "Last Days of the High Flier," which premiered at the Ruth N. Halls Theatre Friday and will be performed at 8 p.m. each night through Saturday.

Daylight time proposal to remain in the dark in Legislature

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Smith · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:43 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A proposal that sought to move most of Indiana to the Central time zone and have it observe daylight-saving time appears dead this legislative session.

Suess's birthday inspires 'Read Across America'

By Jessica Levco · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:42 a.m.

Gracia Valliant remembers teaching a second-grade classroom full of reluctant readers in rural Arkansas. But one day, a student stood in front of the entire class and read his favorite book, "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss.

Gov. Kernan honors veterans

By Alyson Brodsy and Deanna Wrenn · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:40 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Lawmakers honored military members and veterans Monday with a resolution urging all Indiana residents to support the troops, and Gov. Joe Kernan welcomed home service members who served during the war in Iraq.

Dancing for dissension

By Alyson Brodsy and Asma Khalid · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:30 a.m.

As the election season heats up, I've been bombarded with continuous criticism about my generation. Initially, I tried to ignore the barrage of media complaints, that "we're selfish, we don't vote, we don't care…" To a certain extent, perhaps I agred with the disapproving eye of older generations. Maybe there is something inherently wrong with us. Maybe we are lazy, apathetic, overgrown children.

License to kill

By Alyson Brodsy and Neal Taflinger · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:28 a.m.

After collecting years of unscientific anecdotal evidence, I have come to this conclusion: it is far too easy to obtain a motor vehicle operators license in this country. One would think a sleepy college hamlet would be immune from the wild-eyed maneuvering of Manhattan, N.Y., Chicago, Los Angeles or Atlanta. Nay -- bad driving is an epidemic spreading from all corners of the country to plague our pavement.

Come on, get happy

By Alyson Brodsy and Jenna Hess · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:27 a.m.

The smack of a caught football, the crackle of the grill, the hiss of a freshly tapped keg -- ahh, the sounds of spring. Sure it's only a simulation of spring, seeing as it's still officially winter, but after five days of warm weather, it sure is a fine pseudo-spring. Saturday, as temperatures neared 60, layers of clothing were shed, flip-flops were donned and impromptu cookouts popped up across campus.

A spider's web

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, March 2,2004 12:25 a.m.

If you leave a $5 bill on a table in the middle of the Wright Cafeteria and walk away, chances are in an hour, it will be gone. That's your fault, right? But if you leave the door to your house unlocked, are you to blame if a thief walks in and takes your television? Monday, the case of Indiana University v. the Emergency Web site "hacker" was heard by a campus judicial board.

Hoosiers face Marion at home

By Alex Witteveld · Monday, March 1,2004 11:19 p.m.

The IU baseball team did not play it's scheduled game yesterday against Taylor University due to the weather. The cancellation was due to the wet field, which was ruled incapable of hosting play.

A lesson from the Turtles

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Monday, March 1,2004 11:17 p.m.

Did you ever wonder how the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles grew so huge and muscular in such a short time? Of course not. Why? Because they continually aired the episode of the green ooze leaking in the sewer and making gigantic life-size turtles out of them. They quickly proved any existing allegations wrong -- like perhaps steroids, all fans like myself could watch without wonder.

Lefties fight for their rights

By Nellie Summerfield · Monday, March 1,2004 11:15 p.m.

A classroom desk as a cause of torture and medical problems? For left-handed students, that's a real problem and part of the mission statement of IU's Handedness Research Institute, which views the prevalence of right-handed desks in schools as discrimination.

Trustees approve RPS housing rate increase

By Brian Janosch · Monday, March 1,2004 11:14 p.m.

The board of trustees approved a 2.2 percent price increase for housing at IU next year at its meeting Friday.

Runners shine as IU places 6th at Big Tens

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Monday, March 1,2004 11:14 p.m.

This past weekend, the men's track team took on its conference rivals in the Big Ten Indoor Championships at the University of Michigan, finishing sixth as a team with 58 points, four points out of fourth place.

IU second home for 2 Czech tennis players

By Dan Click · Monday, March 1,2004 11:12 p.m.

Oftentimes, teams boast players from the same state, maybe even the same city, but not usually the same foreign country. The Hoosiers do that in claiming two players from the Czech Republic with freshman David Bubenicek and junior Jakub Praibis. Bubenicek, a native of Kromeriz, Czech Republic, was mainly drawn to IU for the opportunity to play tennis at a Big Ten school. The education that IU offers was also a factor, as there are many quality programs here that helped persuade Bubenicek in becoming a Hoosier. Though his time on the court has been limited due to injury, he made the most of his only singles appearance of the season in a key victory against Middle Tennessee State Jan. 24, which helped the Hoosiers to a 4-3 victory.

Lilly Endowment gives $100 million

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Monday, March 1,2004 11:12 p.m.

The Lilly Endowment just gave students 100 million more reasons to go to school in Indiana. The Indianapolis-based organization announced a $100 million grant program last week to improve higher education in the state.

Rebels, U.S. marines enter Haitian capital

Monday, March 1,2004 11:08 p.m.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Rebels rolled into the Haitian capital Monday and were met by hundreds of residents dancing in the streets and cheering the ouster of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. The United States denied allegations Aristide was kidnapped by U.S. forces eager for him to resign and be spirited into exile.