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Cardinals knock off Pirates with late home run

By Aaron Beard and Alan Robinson · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

PITTSBURGH – So Taguchi couldn’t have had a much better day, going 3-for-3 with two doubles and reaching base four times. With the game on the line in the ninth inning, Cardinals manager Tony La Russa felt he had an even better option.

Sampson’s players volunteering good for campus

By Abra Oliver and Stefanie Spurgeon · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

Today, a fellow classmate, and good friend, and I went to the Shalom Center to provide information about the Earned Income Credit for a social work project. As we were walking in, coach Kelvin Sampson yelled at me for wearing flip-flops. He was accompanied by some players and another coach. My friend and I got to talking and were thinking about how great it is that coach Sampson has his players and coaches volunteer. We spoke with an employer there and he said that Coach wanted his players to not forget there is life off campus. Coach Sampson started having his players volunteer in Oklahoma and wanted to continue that here in Bloomington. The employee also told us he inspired the soccer team to get involved. So the men’s soccer team volunteers on Wednesdays and the men’s basketball team on Fridays. Great work, Coach Sampson – and I’ll quit wearing flip-flops when it’s 40 degrees. Stefanie Spurgeon Junior

Rejection tango

By Joanna Borns · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

You’re sitting alone in a dark room, softly humming Alanis Morissette tunes while your eye twitches every so often. You’re making little figurines out of Play-Doh to represent how your life should’ve turned out and smashing them with your fist.

Professor receives Nobel Peace Prize nomination for 2007

By Chelsea Merta · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

After almost 20 years of researching and providing assistance for HIV/AIDS patients, IU professor of medicine Dr. Joseph Mamlin is being recognized for his contributions, along with 180 other candidates nominated for the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.

House panel subpoenas Gonzales for documents about prosecutor firings

By Abdullah AlShihri and Laurie Kellman · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

WASHINGTON – The House Judiciary Committee subpoenaed new documents Tuesday from Attorney General Alberto Gonzales as part of its investigation into the firings of federal prosecutors, with the panel chairman saying he had run out of patience.

Hoosiers drop contest against Evansville

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

Playing its fifth game in three days and its first midweek nonconference contest since March 7, the IU baseball team fell 8-1 to the Evansville Purple Aces at Sembower Field on Monday. The loss snapped a quick two-game winning streak for the Hoosiers and dropped them to 13-14.

County distributes blue ribbons for abuse awareness

By Allie Townsend · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

“To whom it may concern.” It was the opening phrase of an e-mail sent to the Indiana Daily Student newsroom from the Monroe County Department of Child and Family Services. The letter, which has been sent to numerous businesses, agencies and newsrooms around Bloomington, contained a reminder about April, a reminder about support and awareness – a reminder about child abuse.

Taking notes: Student’s unique compositions awarded

By Katie Ingmire · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

The Awards & Recognition section of Jeff Stanek’s resume reads like the complete list of honors available to student composers. At the age of 22, the music composition graduate student has already garnered 13 accolades for writing music, including two prestigious BMI Student Composer Awards and first prize at the CEMJKO International Electroacoustic Music Contest.

Group dances on in 8th year as IU club

By Amanda Bridgman · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

Break dancing: a form of solo dancing that involves rapid acrobatic moves in which different parts of the body touch the ground. The IU Break Dance Club has been active for almost eight years. It was founded by a student who was looking for a way to meet other break dancers on campus.

3 men attack man at Winslow Court

By Alexandra R. Moses · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

Bloomington Police are still looking for three men who battered and robbed a man and stole a woman’s purse Monday evening outside Winslow Court.

Comcast replacing Insight as Bloomington’s cable provider

By Kyle Wood · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

Before the end of 2007, Comcast Corporation will become the new cable provider in Bloomington, taking over for Insight Communications. It is the result of an agreement to split their joint venture, the Insight Midwest partnership, of which both companies held a 50 percent ownership.

Sophomore pitcher Monica Wright fires against the ISU Sycamores on Tuesdayin Bloomington. Wright finished the evening with her record at 12-1, allowing only three runs on six hits and three walks in 7 innings.

Hoosiers earn comeback win against ISU

By DeAntae Prince · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

Sophomore shortstop Emily Bergeson was in the middle of a slump. Then she was thrown into the position every player dreams of: two outs and the bases loaded with the opportunity to give her team a chance to win.

American studies bachelor’s degree to be available for first time this fall semester

By Anna Newell · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

Although American studies is one of the first interdisciplinary fields in the U.S., starting around the 1930s, the bachelor’s degree has never made it to IU.

The only way to travel

By Megan Robb · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

Traveling is expensive. For college students, whose income consists of part-time jobs snagged during the evening and summer holidays, wanderlust can become a backbreaking expense. The discouraging exchange rate in Europe and sky-high prices drive young adults to cheap hostels during their treks around the continent.

Trustees approve $64M data center

By Shannon McEnerney · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

With the ability to protect one of IU’s most valuable assets from direct hit from a tornado, a $64 million design plan for the Cyber Infrastructure Facility was approved last Friday at the IU board of trustees’ meeting at IU-South Bend.

Squad focuses on fitness in practice

By Ryan Gregg · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

Focusing on fitness, the IU club rugby team’s new coach looks to make his players keep up a stellar season on the pitch.

Figure-skating club heads to nationals this weekend

By Shannon McEnerney · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

Sophomore Hilary Sinker didn’t think she would be skating in college. She arrived without skates, only to call her mom telling her she’d have to send them.

Life's little setbacks

By Julia Boriss · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

While playing basketball two weeks ago, my team put me in charge of guarding a 500-pound opponent on the other team. “Big and tall!’ they commanded, and I jumped in the air and spread my hands wide to block him from receiving the ball, only to end up getting my finger bent backward by the basketball and the 500-pound man. “I’m OK,” I insisted, trying to appear tough in front of the guys, “I always keep my hand under my armpit like this. The pressure helps my circulation.”

INPIRG’s pledge week raises funds

By Natalie Avon · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

On Monday, pleas of “Help fight hunger!” were met with no acknowledgement, a stern “no” or the rare “where do I sign?” as students exited Ballantine Hall.

U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh wants to triple breast-cancer research funding

By Amanda Dorman · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

Speaking at an April 5 reception for the recipients of the Marvella Bayh Memorial Scholarship at IU’s Cancer Research Institute, U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh proposed a tripling of breast-cancer research funding. Bayh’s proposed legislation also calls for removing Medicare co-payments from colorectal and breast-cancer screenings, which will allow new Medicare patients to be reimbursed for cancer screenings.