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IU junior Michael Zaremski and IU senior Topher Lenz swing sledgehammers in order to break up the front steps of a house on Elmer Street in Biloxi, Miss. The city of Biloxi was going to demolish the house, which suffered damage from Hurricane Katrina, Y'ALL executive board member and trip planner Mike Deranek said. However, the house's owner was financially unable to tear the house down and the city threatened to add the cost of demolition to the owner's taxes, Deranek said. Without the help of Y'ALL, the city would have repossessed the property, he said.

Continued support

By Elvia Malagon · Monday, Jan. 7,2008 4:01 a.m.

While most students were recovering from finals, 120 students kicked off their winter break by spending six days in Mississippi and Louisiana. PHOTO GALLERY: Y'ALL relief trip

Brotherly bands bring sounds of the south to the ‘Bird

By Rorye O'Connor and Rorye O'Conner · Monday, Jan. 7,2008 12:49 a.m.

Two family-oriented bands with southern roots graced the angular stage at The Bluebird Friday night. The Springfield, Mo.-based band Big Smith was the main event, playing with a mix of rock, bluegrass and gospel influences. Local group The Payton Brothers Band warmed up the crowd with “part hillbilly, part rock” music.

The final table of the 2004 “Shark Hunt” Texas hold ’em tournament was a 9-man showdown.PHOTOS BY RICK NEWKIRK

Hoosiers go 4-0 over the holidays

By IDS staff · Monday, Jan. 7,2008 12:26 a.m.

The No. 11 IU men’s basketball team went 4-0 during winter break, extending its winning streak to eight games.

Power outage leaves 5 campus buildings dark

By Amanda Bridgman · Monday, Jan. 7,2008 12:25 a.m.

Students and staff woke up Sunday morning to lights out in five different campus buildings, leaving IU Physical Plant employees scrambling to determine the cause.

Braun’s big second half leads IU to first Big Ten win

By Zachary Osterman · Monday, Jan. 7,2008 12:25 a.m.

IU women’s basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack preached solid, attacking basketball in the wake of a 55-49 home loss to rival Purdue last Thursday. Her players answered Sunday, getting to the basket and the free-throw line – especially late in the game – in their 70-62 win over Illinois in Bloomington.

State workers to receive salary increases in 2008

By Elvia Malagon · Monday, Jan. 7,2008 12:24 a.m.

State workers are slated to receive a salary increase in 2008, and a new program means the size of raises will depend on how employers evaluate workers’ performances.

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Junior wide receiver James Hardy walks off the field of Sun Devil Stadium following IU's 49-33 loss to Oklahoma State in the 2007 Insight Bowl December 31 in Tempe, Ariz. The bowl game, IU's first in 14 years, was Hardy's last game as a Hoosier; the wide receiver declared for the NFL draft Friday, January 4.

Hardy to leave IU for NFL Draft

Monday, Jan. 7,2008 12:23 a.m.

James Hardy, IU’s all-time and single-season record-holder in both receptions and touchdown catches, declared himself eligible for the NFL Draft on Friday, forgoing his final year of eligibility.

Clemens says he’s open to taking lie detector test

By Ronald Blum · Monday, Jan. 7,2008 12:22 a.m.

Roger Clemens might be willing to take a lie-detector test, was “shocked” close friend Andy Pettitte used human growth hormone and, in his first interview since the Mitchell Report, said – again – that he probably will retire.

Psychology professor found dead in apartment Saturday

By Ben Phelps · Monday, Jan. 7,2008 12:21 a.m.

An IU psychology professor was found dead in his apartment Saturday night around the 200 block of North Walnut Street, Sgt. Daniel Carnes said, reading from a Bloomington police report.

Unlucky 13

By Lee Hurwitz · Monday, Jan. 7,2008 12:17 a.m.

Fifteen minutes into the game, the Hoosiers' magical run was over.

While you were gone…

By Ab D. Phillip · Monday, Jan. 7,2008 12:03 a.m.

IU implements new text messaging alert service About 2,600 students registered for the IU text messaging component of the IU-Notify emergency notification service, which became available in early December.

Harvard students launch plan to make science’s image ‘sexy’

By Ab D. Phillip and Clifford M. Marks · Monday, Jan. 7,2008 12:02 a.m.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – While other Harvard students spent winter break slaving over papers, the class members of Mind, Brain, and Behavior 152, “Consumable Science,” had a different project: They launched an organization.

IU, Sony form partnership to conduct research

By Dae Woo Son · Sunday, Jan. 6,2008 11:57 p.m.

After a year of talks, IU and Sony have entered into an agreement that will allow IU to buy Sony products at a discount and help IU researchers work with the Japanese electronics giant.

Indiana Daily Student jumps off the page

By Carrie Ritchie · Sunday, Jan. 6,2008 11:56 p.m.

I awoke Sunday morning bleary-eyed, tired from a full Saturday of helping my sorority during women’s recruitment. Despite my fatigue, I was excited to get to the newsroom to put out my first paper as the spring editor-in-chief.

Prisoner volunteer service may return

By Associated Press and Alexandra R. Moses · Sunday, Jan. 6,2008 11:31 p.m.

A federal program that uses volunteers from Indiana prisons could be reinstated, despite protests from southeastern Indiana communities.

Local band ‘Yells Fire’ prepares for latest album and fame in Japan

By Lara Streyle · Sunday, Jan. 6,2008 11:28 p.m.

Partygoers flocked to a white-washed ranch house on the north side of Bloomington last fall to see three best friends play music together as Yells Fire in a Crowded Theater.

Villazon returns for jubilant performance

By George Jahn · Sunday, Jan. 6,2008 11:27 p.m.

VIENNA, Austria – They clapped before Rolando Villazon sang a single note. After all, it was the star tenor''s first performance since he suddenly canceled all engagements more than three months ago, for what his manager said were health reasons.

Cancer patient’s quilts given to charity

By Associated Press and Alexandra R. Moses · Sunday, Jan. 6,2008 11:25 p.m.

Late cancer patient Carol Vore began charity organization that made quilts for terminally ill children. Following her death, two dozen quilts made by Vore during her final days were donated to the organization's Fort Wayne chapter.

Actors likely won’t cross picket lines

By Lynn Elber · Sunday, Jan. 6,2008 11:25 p.m.

LOS ANGELES – Golden Globe-nominated actors are expected to snub the awards in support of striking Hollywood writers, the actors union said Friday, jeopardizing one of the entertainment industry’s signature showcases.

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A piece from Tomas Owen's body of work will be on display at the Local Clay Potters' Guild exhibit, "Ten Years After." Owen is from Xalapa, Mexico, but most of the pottery on display was created by local ceramicists.

Exhibit celebrates Bloomington ceramicists after ‘Ten Years’

By Anna Radtke · Sunday, Jan. 6,2008 11:23 p.m.

From provocative terra cotta female figures to pieces featuring scenes of nature and wildlife, the Bloomington arts scene celebrated 10 years of artistry in ceramics with works from local potters.

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