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Judge rules BSU trial can go on with expert testimony

By Alexandra R. Moses · Wednesday, April 18,2007 12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Expert testimony could persuade a jury that a Ball State University student did not first charge toward a campus police officer who fatally shot him, ruled a federal judge who declined to dismiss the case.

Student poet writes ‘lux et veritas’

By Michael Reschke · Wednesday, April 18,2007 12 a.m.

The new Starbucks in the Indiana Memorial Union has brought more students to a part of the building that has usually been quiet. Graduate student Luke Hankins was sitting in that part of the building when he was inspired to write a poem he named after the university motto, “Lux Et Veritas”.

Hoosiers lose to Indiana State in extra innings

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Wednesday, April 18,2007 12 a.m.

With the score tied in the bottom of the ninth, two outs and runners on first and third, the IU baseball team had its chance against Indiana State.

Changing the same

By Peter Chen · Wednesday, April 18,2007 12 a.m.

AIX-EN PROVENCE, France – We’re in the thick of election fever here, and the watchword for the French elections this year has been “change.” After 12 years of rule by Jacques Chirac, the French want something new, and the candidates’ messages have delivered, each one proclaiming new ideas, new ambitions and a change to a stagnant system.

White to remain at IU

By Matt Mattucci · Wednesday, April 18,2007 12 a.m.

The wait is finally over for IU basketball fans. Junior forward D.J. White, who many Hoosier fans and scouts believed would jump to the NBA after this past season, announced Tuesday that he will be back with the squad for the 2007-08 campaign.

Squad restores reputation as contender in national tourneys

By Joe Jasinski · Wednesday, April 18,2007 12 a.m.

The IU women’s rugby team is tough. Sophomore Aryaun Smith sat out a recent practice with an injury, but all she can think about is getting back on the field.

Drunken consequences

By Whitney Mitchell · Wednesday, April 18,2007 12 a.m.

With Little 500 festivities set to begin on campus, knowing the laws and what to expect from police might prove beneficial when making decisions about where to party this week. Police presence in Bloomington increases during what has been called “America’s greatest college weekend.” But local law-enforcement officers say that playing it smart is the best bet to stay out of trouble.

Racism is still real

By Andrew Shaffer · Wednesday, April 18,2007 12 a.m.

Two weeks ago, I sat across from former IU halfback George Taliaferro as he delicately described to me that an element of racism still exists in Bloomington. I stopped him instinctively in self-defense.

Alcohol program honors memory of late student

By Jessica Andrews · Wednesday, April 18,2007 12 a.m.

As some students await and anticipate the excitement of the next few days of Little 500, members of Sigma Pi and Zeta Tau Alpha are attempting to warn students of the dangers of heavy partying and binge drinking.

IU Ballet Theater shows its versatility, virtuosity

By Ashley Wilson · Wednesday, April 18,2007 12 a.m.

Just weeks after performing the ballet “Cinderella” to nearly sold-out audiences at the Musical Arts Center, the IU Ballet Theater is back with a quieter, more off-the-radar show that is sure to be as pleasing.

Va. Tech shootings spawn criticism of U.S. gun control

By Abisalom Omolo and Paisley Dodds · Wednesday, April 18,2007 12 a.m.

LONDON – The Virginia Tech shootings sparked criticism of U.S. gun control laws around the world Tuesday.

3-run home run by LaRoche carries Bucs past St. Louis

By Aaron Beard and R.B. Fallstrom · Wednesday, April 18,2007 12 a.m.

ST. LOUIS – The Cardinals look a lot more like September duds than World Series champions. Tom Gorzelanny and Matt Capps combined on a four-hitter and Adam LaRoche hit a three-run homer in a 6-1 victory against St. Louis on Tuesday that gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a two-game sweep.

War veteran to share experience

By Whitney Wyckoff · Wednesday, April 18,2007 12 a.m.

Iraq war veteran and Wilmington College sophomore Matt Southworth has had more life-changing experiences before graduating college than some people will have in a lifetime. He will share these experiences at 8 p.m. today in Woodburn Hall Room 100. His speech is free to the public and will be followed by a question-and-answer session.

Team RIAA: Internet police

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, April 18,2007 12 a.m.

Just when you thought it was safe to start enjoying music, the Recording Industry Association of America strikes again.

Distraction and reproduction

By Julia Boriss · Wednesday, April 18,2007 12 a.m.

College can be difficult when you have the attention span of a goldfish.

DJ Green Lantern to perform at Jake’s Nightclub Friday

By Will Moffat and Will Moffatt · Wednesday, April 18,2007 12 a.m.

Upon hearing that DJ Green Lantern is coming to Bloomington Friday, one student summed up the feelings of many when he asked, “Green Lantern who?” But those who do know DJ Green Lantern and his music are ecstatic over him coming to Jake’s Nightclub, 419 N. Walnut St., on Friday.

New film series screening to aid orphanage in Congo

By Rorye O'Connor and Rorye O'Conner · Wednesday, April 18,2007 12 a.m.

Local Art Action Incorporated, under the leadership of Jen Eberbach, who also works in public relations for the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts, is working to better the lives of orphans at one orphanage in the Republic of Congo.

NBA referee Crawford suspended for actions toward Spurs’ Duncan

By Aaron Beard and Brian Mahoney · Wednesday, April 18,2007 12 a.m.

NEW YORK – NBA referee Joey Crawford was suspended indefinitely by commissioner David Stern on Tuesday for his conduct toward Tim Duncan, who contends the official challenged him to a fight.

Virginia Tech gunman described as 'loner'

By Alyson Brodsy and Matt Apuzzo · Wednesday, April 18,2007 12 a.m.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – His classmates knew him only as “the question mark kid.” On the first day of class last year, when everyone introduced himself, Cho Seung-Hui sat sullenly in the back of the room and refused to speak. On the sign-in sheet, he had put only a question mark for his name.

Around the World

By Abisalom Omolo · Wednesday, April 18,2007 12 a.m.

The mayor of the Japanese city of Nagasaki was shot to death in a brazen attack Tuesday by an organized crime chief apparently enraged that the city refused to compensate him after his car was damaged at a public works construction site, news agencies reported.

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