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Kappa Alpha Theta cyclists eager to build on strong performances during Saturday’s series event

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

For junior Ali McCormick and her Kappa Alpha Theta teammates, being the best isn’t a goal. It’s their only option. But the women who call Woodlawn home haven’t crossed the finish line first at the Little 500 since 2003. It’s the longest streak for the four-time champs since 1999, when the women failed to win in their fourth consecutive race.

Daddy's little girls

By Indira Dammu · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

Religion can make people do crazy things. Whether carrying out a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv or bombing an abortion clinic in Alabama, there’s no denying the dearth of rationality in religion. This is especially true of a country like ours where creationism is actually considered a theory, and women’s wombs are subject to legislation. But just when you think you’ve heard it all, I found an article celebrating the latest fad among Christian fundamentalists – “purity balls.”

The reality of reality television

By Lindsey Landis · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

We’re another two episodes into the eighth cycle of “America’s Next Top Model” and the competition is intensifying. Felicia, better known as “baby Tyra,” and Diana, one of the two plus-sized models, have been eliminated. I interviewed both and they told me the misconceptions the judges construed and where they are now.

Daniels boasts job growth for graduates

By Jessica Andrews · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

The logo “Better Business, Better Community” was displayed in bold print behind the podium in the Bloomington Convention Center, 302 S. College Ave., yesterday morning at a luncheon where the Indiana governor spoke to local businesses and community members.

This Weekend in the Jacobs School of Music

By Eric Anderson · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

Billed by IU’s Jacobs School of Music as “America’s premiere collegiate concert show choir,” the Singing Hoosiers will present its 57th annual Spring Concert on Saturday night at the IU Auditorium.

Local animal shelter hopes to solve overcrowding

By Shannon McEnerney · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

Scurrying across the tile floor, a rabbit bounces. Following this fluffy cotton ball, a cat slinks, silently meowing. Upon entering the Bloomington Animal Shelter, such a scene greets entrants. But they aren’t the only animals visitors will see. Lining the walls to the reception area are numerous cages filled with cats, dogs of all ages. Barks and whimpers echo from the hundreds of these animals awaiting adoption.

Senate Democrats pass war bill

By Abdullah AlShihri and Anne Flaherty · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

WASHINGTON – Senate Democrats ignored a veto threat and pushed through a bill Thursday requiring President Bush to start withdrawing troops from “the civil war in Iraq,” dealing a rare, sharp rebuke to a wartime commander in chief.

IUPU-whine

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

Everyone loves IU. We love the beautiful campus; we love Hoosier basketball; we love Little 500 weekend and we love Bloomington. Wait, who says IU automatically equals Bloomington? Apparently the other seven campuses in the IU system beg to differ. And who’s their ringleader?

Hillel to hold ‘reJEWvenation’ program this weekend at the Hoosier Room at Memorial Stadium

By Jessica Perkinson · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

There are nearly 3,000 Jewish students at IU who aren’t attending Sabbath services on Friday nights, says Tslil Shtulsaft, a senior Jewish Campus Service Corps Fellow at the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center. Although the Hillel Center offers service and dinner every Friday evening, students simply aren’t making as much of a showing as the center would like.

Group helps rebuild, revive sections of Israel wrecked by war last summer

By Caitlin Lloyd · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

Freshman Jesse Gross was studying Hebrew at the University of Haifa in Israel last summer when, late one night, she heard the sound of sirens.

Javelin throwers ready to throw down in outdoor meet

By Ryan Gregg · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

Mom always said never play ball in the house. The same, one would expect, goes for the javelin. Well, someone can tell Mom the indoor season for track and field is over, as this weekend’s Stanford Invitational in Palo Alto, Calif., marks the beginning of outdoor meets.

Around the world

By Abdullah AlShihri · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

A tornado as wide as two football fields carved a devastating path through an eastern Colorado town as a massive spring storm swept from the Rockies into the Plains, killing at least four people in three states, authorities said Thursday.

Students ready to ‘pucker up’ for greek philanthropy event

By Shannon McEnerney · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

If there’s one thing senior Chris Medlyn wants to do before he graduates, it’s to win a free car. Again.

IU’s All-American

By Matt Mattucci · Thursday, March 29,2007 12 a.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – IU recruit Eric Gordon, considered by many to be the top high school basketball player in the country, entered Wednesday night’s McDonald’s All-American game with high expectations from fans and media alike. After all, the Indianapolis native led his North Central squad to the state championship game just a week ago and he is a frontrunner for the Mr. Basketball award in Indiana. It was only fitting, then, that Gordon stood toe-to-toe with O.J. Mayo – also considered by some to be the country’s best recruit – and performed in front of legendary college basketball coach and Indiana native John Wooden.

Re-animated for a third time on DVD

By Chris Wisner and Mandy Eid · Thursday, March 29,2007 12 a.m.

In the horror genre it seems that all anyone ever talks about when it comes to the classics are "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, "Night of the Living Dead, "Halloween" and the like. True die-hards will throw "Evil Dead" and "Phantasm" into the mix, but somehow "Re-Animator" only pops up randomly. Maybe it's because parts of "Re-Animator" are just too damn funny to be considered a horror flick.

Message misses mark

By Chris Wisner and Brian Buckey · Thursday, March 29,2007 12 a.m.

"Blood Diamond" is the kind of film that leaves me with mixed emotions. Upon initial theatrical viewing last December, I was mostly unimpressed, save for some masterfully done action sequences. After rewatching it on DVD, I'm still impressed with all the action, but at times the subject matter comes off as exploitative of Africa's current conditions, while the heavy message that we should avoid buying diamonds from conflict zones is likely to fall on deaf ears.

Stewart’s call for war Hitler-esque

By Abra Oliver and Dave Stewart · Thursday, March 29,2007 12 a.m.

When I read Brian Stewart’s column “No pity for me” in the IDS on Tuesday, March 27, it read like hate speech to me. I reacted to Brian’s call for perpetual war against “those who can only be called barbarians” and his denigration of his professor and classroom experiences by calling the IDS and stating to Assistant opinion editor Ayesha Awan that Brian’s rhetoric sounded like a speech Hitler had made. Ms. Awan explained to me that since Brian did not call for “total annihilation” his call to perpetual war was not akin to a speech by Hitler. Hitler, of course, is quoted as saying, “Those who want to live, let them fight, and those who do not want to fight in this world of eternal struggle do not deserve to live.” War is the ultimate political act. War has been used by the United States throughout our history. To enjoy the benefits of our status as superpower nation and decry war in all its forms is hypocritical. However, the point of “war” is to win your objective. (For example, we won the war against the regime of Saddam Hussein). Empires fall when mired in an occupation that saps their power (money, prestige, army and so forth). In the IU business school, I was taught to study the classic “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu. Also relevant is the Chinese proverb that states: “When the finger points at the moon, the idiot looks at the finger.” Dave Stewart IU employee

Overly ambitious kids' movie

By Brian Hettmansperger · Thursday, March 29,2007 12 a.m.

In the same vein as "Harvey" and "Donnie Darko," "The Last Mimzy" features a bunny rabbit named Mimzy who talks to the main character. But this is a kids' movie, so unlike Frank, Mimzy is a nice rabbit that is there to help the kids save the world. Oh, and did I mentioned Mimzy is a stuffed animal?

If “Baby Beluga” dosen’t get you going, just think of this face.

Perfect sex mix: Needs Raffi

By Zack Teibloom and Joanna Borns and David Weisburd · Thursday, March 29,2007 12 a.m.

Music is the universal language that brings us all together. Virtually every social situation from birthday party to subpoena serving could benefit from a mix of sweet jams. Your hospitalized friend can experience the healing power of music through a "Get Well Soon Mix" with songs like "Knockin' on Heavin's Door" by Eric Clapton, "Live and Let Die" by Paul McCartney and Queen's "Another One Bites The Dust." We compiled five musical mixes for five life situations you're bound to encounter.

John Waldron, local jazz group present concert ‘from the top’

By Jessica Andrews · Thursday, March 29,2007 12 a.m.

The future of the jazz community in Bloomington will rally this weekend when musicians from Bloomington North, Bloomington South, Edgewood and Jackson Creek high schools team up to offer the community a night of melodic music inspired by a younger generation. The John Waldron Arts Center will host pre-college musicians for their annual concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday as they perform music inspired by NPR’s radio show “From the Top.”