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Dance troupe combines music, motion

Gathered in a tight clump in the center of the dance floor, the 25 members of dance company In Motion press their bodies together, forward, around and sharply back to the front again during a rehearsal. This formation is one of many in the company's opening piece, "Music," which they will perform in an upcoming performance at Willkie Auditorium.

Classification confusion

Despite representing only three percent of the total student population, an IU policy prevents Asian-Americans from utilizing resources available to other minority groups, such as minority scholarships and fellowship opportunities. IU's current policy defines minority status from state ethnic group statistics. Since Asian-Americans comprise only one percent of Indiana's population, the group is considered overrepresented on the Bloomington campus, said Daisy Rodriguez, PhD student assistant at the Asian Culture Center.

Cast enthusiasm saves 'Jesus Christ Superstar'

Do you know what makes me enjoy a performance no matter what? It is seeing the joy of performing on the players' faces. Even if a show is completely mediocre, as long as the actors look like they are having a fantastic time, I'm sold.

Keg tracking near

Next week the Indiana State Senate will vote on a bill requiring identification tags on all kegs of beer, which would allow police to track the keg to the purchaser. If enacted, the new legislation will require all kegs to have individual identification numbers. At the time of purchase, retailers would record the name, address, telephone number and driver's license number of the purchaser. The law would not apply to restaurants or bars licensed to serve alcohol. Under the bill, if police confiscate a keg at a party that is serving alcohol to minors, they would be able to identify and prosecute the purchaser.

Letters to the editor

Little 500 balloon release questioned As some may remember, last spring the Student Environmental Action Coalition expressed their concern about the Little 500 balloon release. Other concerned students and citizens also voiced their opinions about the negative effects of balloon releases.

Hair donations of love

Are you sure you want to do this? Are you sure you want to cut it?" "Yes, I'm sure," I said. As the hairdresser held the scissors underneath the ponytail holder near the nape of my neck, reluctance and fear filled her eyes. She was afraid to cut the 17 inches of hair that covered my entire back.

Brain Surgeons to operate in Bloomington this weekend

You might not have ever heard of the Brain Surgeons, but chances are you know one of their predecessors. The Surgeons are fronted by ex-Blue Oyster Cult drummer Albert Bouchard, who also wrote the bulk of the famed '70s arena rock giant's catalogue.

'Vacation' for 'Sims' afficionados only

Staying or going?

Out-of-town music talent reaches Bloomington

As the temperature rises, an array of musical talent from around the country -- and across the Atlantic -- promises to heat up Bloomington even more this week. Music lovers of all ages should find something to strike their fancy, whatever their taste might be.

Hoosiers throttle All-Stars

Sometimes sloppy equals good. In an exhibition game loaded with turnovers and fouls, the women's basketball team pushed aside the Premier All-Stars 89-72.

Snap, Crackle, Pop!

Makeshift wooden shelves are jam-packed with "America's Most Wanted" out-of-state fireworks: The Crater Creator, Big Stick, Grim Reaper, Unleash the Beast, Rock the House, XXX, M70 and Big Bad Ass Break Shell. Obnoxiously enticing primary colors leap out from every package, slicing through bad lighting and creating a dizzying and overbearing task for the retinas. Plastic dime store buckets are pressed together and filled with explosively delightful trinkets. The room is a mouth-watering toy store for pyromaniacs.

Little 5 is no excuse for sports montages

Attack fails to destroy U.S.

Waking up to the news that the United States had just lost a major battle in the war on terrorism thrust many around the nation and the world in a state of shock. We may never know the motivation of the attackers, but we can assume this: The hijackers were smart and highly motivated. They were not simple brutes but sophisticated terrorists who covered their tracks well.

DiNardo named 25th football coach

Former San Diego Chargers head coach Mike Riley, former LSU head coach Gerry DiNardo and South Florida's Jim Leavitt all have one thing in common: they were rumored to be up for the head coaching position for the IU football team. But Athletics Director Michael McNeely saw something in DiNardo that he didn't see in the others mentioned -- the will to win. Maybe McNeely noticed it while they were both on staff with Colorado in the mid-90s. Maybe it was during DiNardo's tenure at LSU where he lead the Tigers to a 29-9-1 record and three bowl wins. Or it could have been during the month long search to replace the fired Cam Cameron. Or maybe it could have been his brief stint as head coach of the XFL's Birmingham Thunderbolts. Or maybe not.

Israeli troops enter Ramallah

RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Israeli tanks and troops charged into Ramallah before sunrise Monday, surrounding the compound of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and arresting 20 suspected militants in searches throughout the city.

Knight counters Brand, waives rights

Former basketball coach Bob Knight countered statements by IU President Myles Brand and waived confidentiality rights to his IU employment records in an affidavit expected to be filed today, the lawyer for plaintiffs in an open records lawsuit against the University said Tuesday. The affidavit could prove beneficial for the plaintiffs in two lawsuits related to Knight's termination.

A different beat

New CVS store to be larger, but difficult to enter

A new CVS pharmacy at the northeast corner of Third Street and the 45/46 Bypass is sure to add a new twist to the traffic patterns on the east side.

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