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IU alum and New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz will deliver this year's commencement address.

IU alumnus, New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz to deliver graduation speech

By Gina Phillips · Thursday, April 10,2008 1:31 a.m.

IU alumnus Will Shortz knew at a young age that he was a “puzzle head.” The 1974 graduate, who now works as the New York Times crossword editor, will give the commencement address for IU Bloomington’s graduation on May 3.

Crossword puzzles spell out ‘success’ for IU alum, Alzheimer’s prevention

By Kristi Lafree · Thursday, April 10,2008 1:09 a.m.

As students sit in class toward the end of the semester dreaming of summer, a mix of black and white boxes can become a fascinating distraction.

Dancers win for Little 500

Thursday, April 10,2008 1:08 a.m.

I am here to make an official endorsement, and I intend to emphasize the importance of my decision on our culture.

Acclaimed playwright Suzan-Lori Parks to give eclectic presentation

By Greg Winget · Thursday, April 10,2008 1:08 a.m.

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks will visit IU on Monday, to deliver a free lecture known as “The Suzan-Lori Parks Show.”

Local artist’s work to hang in US Embassy in Bangkok

Thursday, April 10,2008 1:06 a.m.

Joel Washington, local artist and IMU custodian, sat down in the Back Alley, weary from an early morning shift. Though he was tired, he was still excited to talk about what he loves: art.

Jazz quintet to play Bear’s Place today

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, April 10,2008 1:05 a.m.

A multi-generational group slated to play at 5:30 p.m. today at Bear’s Place includes not only professional musicians and professors, but also someone quite a bit younger.

Tickling big keys

By Katherine Fay · Thursday, April 10,2008 1:02 a.m.

The Jacobs School of Music has appointed two internationally prominent performer-teachers to its organ department.

Around the arts

Thursday, April 10,2008 12:58 a.m.

Riverdance When: 7:30 today Where: IU Auditorium More Information: Student tickets are $19 to $40 and general admission is $37 to $59. Tickets are available at the Auditorium Box Office, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster.

'A funny thing happened on the way to the forum'

By Sam Leffers · Thursday, April 10,2008 12:57 a.m.

Many people know how partial the Bloomington community is to the festivity of Greek life. IU’s Department of Theatre and Drama hopes it will be equally interested in the comedy of Roman life.

It’s Thursday of Little 500 week. You don’t want to read. I don’t want to write. So instead, since the NHL playoffs started Wednesday and no one is going to watch, I decided to draw you a picture of who I believe is this year’s MVP.

Little 500: Special Edition

By Mike Abrams · Thursday, April 10,2008 12:17 a.m.

It’s Thursday of Little 500 week. You don’t want to read. I don’t want to write. So instead, since the NHL playoffs started Wednesday and no one is going to watch, I decided to draw you a picture of who I believe is this year’s MVP.

Lynch upset with his team’s lack of intensity

By Tom Kir · Thursday, April 10,2008 12:16 a.m.

The football team got an earful from IU coach Bill Lynch after Tuesday’s practice, and afterward the offense had to do extra conditioning drills.

IU holds Sycamores to 1 run in 4-1 win

By Brandon Smith · Thursday, April 10,2008 12:15 a.m.

The IU softball team (11-26) took out the Indiana State Sycamores 4-1 on Wednesday as junior pitcher Monica Wright continued her dominance against non-Big Ten Conference opponents.

Hoosiers take pounding in Ohio, use 7 pitchers

By Zachary Osterman · Thursday, April 10,2008 12:14 a.m.

IU baseball coach Tracy Smith called on his pitching staff to improve after losing three of four against Illinois last weekend. But a trip east to Oxford, Ohio, only left Smith more frustrated, after Miami (Ohio) took the Hoosier pitching staff to the proverbial barn, scoring 10 earned runs in an 11-4 victory.

Around the World

By Angus Shaw · Wednesday, April 9,2008 11:37 p.m.

American Airlines canceled more than 1,000 flights Wednesday

Petraeus says he’s unlikely to call for another troop buildup in Iraq

By Angus Shaw and Anne Flaherty · Wednesday, April 9,2008 11:36 p.m.

WASHINGTON – The top U.S. military commander in Iraq said Wednesday that he is unlikely to call for another troop buildup in Iraq, even if security deteriorates after the extra American soldiers return home this summer.

Panel discusses transgender rights

By Elvia Malagon · Wednesday, April 9,2008 10:33 p.m.

Students wanting to impact legislation on transgender rights can do so at 7 p.m. today through a panel discussion in the Indiana Memorial Union Maple Room. The panel discussion is part of a project by three students in S352: Social Welfare Delivery Systems, a class in the IU School of Social Work, said junior Jeremy Forcier, who is in the class.

Hudson-Holland hosts event to honor women

By Sara Ko · Wednesday, April 9,2008 10:32 p.m.

The Hudson-Holland Scholars Council honored women this month at an event to recognize the value all women have. “This event is to celebrate womanhood and to share special moments to acknowledge the great women in our lives,” said Adeyinka Kevin Okunade, vice president of the Hudson-Holland Scholars Council, a group that works to recruit and retain minority students at IU.

Activist groups sponsor benefit dinner

By Jeff Lipps · Wednesday, April 9,2008 10:32 p.m.

Indiana Public Interest Research Group and Outreach Kenya will be hosting the Neighbors in Action Benefit Dinner at 8 p.m. today in the Grand Ballroom of the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center. Proceeds from the dinner will go to health and community development programs in Kenya, which are organized by Neighbors in Action.

Local alumni to host volunteer fair

By Dayna Sheinberg · Wednesday, April 9,2008 10:13 p.m.

The Monroe County Chapter of the IU Alumni Association is hosting a community volunteer fair from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the DeVault Alumni Center.

Local man receives free eye surgery

Wednesday, April 9,2008 10:13 p.m.

Bloomington resident Vernon Dudley was one out of 100 people in the entire U.S. to receive a free cataract surgery from Bausch & Lomb, that allowed him to see clearly once again.