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Kids these days

By Indira Dammu · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

College Democrats are a strange breed. Their supposed support for a liberal agenda is undermined by the fact that they belong to a party whose ideals can best be summed up as “Republican-lite.” Evidence of the party’s incomprehensible platform can be found in nearly unanimous votes for the Patriot Act.

Former Hoosier Alford tells Iowa he’s leaving

By Aaron Beard and Luke Meredith · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa coach Steve Alford told his players during a team meeting Thursday that he is leaving to take over at New Mexico.

Men’s riders seek pole position, green jersey

By Chris Engel · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

Growing up in Indianapolis, freshman Ryan Weisberger wanted to participate in the Little 500. The Phi Gamma Delta rookie will get his first taste of the competition this Saturday at qualifications.

Defending men's Little 500 champions fail to qualify for this year's race

By Aaron Beard · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

Though the fields for the men’s and women’s Little 500 were set Saturday, the biggest story of the day was who did not make the race.

Edwards will continue presidential campaign despite wife’s cancer

By Abdullah AlShihri and Mike Baker · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – John Edwards said Thursday his wife’s cancer has returned, but said he will continue his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Senate panel OKs subpeonas for key aides

By Abdullah AlShihri and Julie Hirschfeld Davis · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

WASHINGTON – A Senate panel, following the House’s lead, authorized subpoenas Thursday for White House political adviser Karl Rove and other top aides involved in the firing of federal prosecutors.

McCartney signed to Starbucks label

By Curt Woodward · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

SEATTLE – Paul McCartney was introduced Wednesday as the first artist signed to Starbucks Corp.’s new record label, lending an iconic nameplate to the coffeehouse giant’s latest entertainment venture. The former Beatle, who made an appearance over a video feed from London at the company’s annual meeting, said he expects to release his next album on Starbucks’ new Hear Music label in early June. McCartney said he was impressed with Hear Music’s push to use Starbucks’ 13,500 retail outlets as part of its sales plan. He also praised the company’s dedication.

Steffey auction will benefit memorial fund

By Nadia LaMantia · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

A silent art auction that was initially organized to raise money for Wade Steffey’s reward fund will go on next week, but with a different purpose. The 19-year-old Bloomington native and Purdue student had been missing since Jan. 13, but with his body recovered March 19, the art auction will now benefit his memorial fund.

The Complete Moron's Guide to: Painting Techniques

Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

With the School of Fine Arts Gallery and IU Art Museum kicking off a round of Bachelor of Fine Arts shows with the Painting and DART reception tonight, we at the Arts desk thought you might like to sound like you know a little something about the finer aspects of painting. Use our clever list of terms to keep you in the know tonight and a calendar of Master of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts receptions to keep you in SoFA’s social loop.

Man arrested for pointing ‘assault-style rifle’ after argument over dog

By IDS staff and Alexandra R. Moses · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

A man who threatened to kill two people with a rifle was arrested early Wednesday morning. James C. Sandifer, 34, was arrested after Bloomington police were called to the 2400 block of Brittany Lane, said BPD Detective Sgt. Jeff Canada, reading from the police report.

Heart of Africa

By Shannon McEnerney · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

In Patrick O’Meara’s words, the attendees at Thursday evening’s IU African Student Association formal benefit dinner were witnessing something “quite remarkable.” Benefiting the nonprofit organization Giving Back Africa, people filled the Grand Hall in the Neal Marshall Black Culture Center awaiting a dinner and educational presentation on the necessary means required to aid the Democratic Republic of Congo, the “heart of Africa.”

IU's tournament run ends with loss at South Dakota State

By John Wustrow · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

On Monday, IU women’s basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack referred to her team as the sensational seven. But on Thursday night, seven dressed players were not enough for the Hoosiers, as they fell to South Dakota State in the third round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament 60-53 in front of a sold-out crowd in Brookings, S.D.

UITS theft leads to drug arrest

By Paige Ingram · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

A graduate student allegedly stole computers from University Information Technology Systems to pay off his crack-cocaine debt, leading to multiple arrests, according to the IU Police Department.

SoFA hosts BFA, MFA exhibition

By Shannon McEnerney · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

This evening, the School of Fine Arts Gallery will open its doors to a vibrant exhibit, with murals and colors splashing the canvases. From 7 to 9 p.m., the SoFA Gallery will host a reception for a week-long exhibit of Bachelor of Fine Arts Painting and Digital Art. The exhibit will close on Saturday. Towering canvases line the walls of the painting exhibit, with portraits of people and different scenes.

Warm weather of Arizona awaits Hoosier golfers

By Ari Shifron · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

What a difference one tournament can make. After a record-setting day at the UNLV Spring Invitational, the IU women’s golf team is brimming with confidence. “We have great momentum” after last week, IU coach Clint Wallman said.

Author to talk about diversity at COMU event

By Jessica Andrews · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

It has been almost 20 years since the Commission on Multicultural Understanding first assembled faculty, students and staff at IU in hopes of fostering cultural understanding and eliminating racism around campus.

Around the world

By Abdullah AlShihri · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

A rocket landed near the prime minister’s office Thursday during the first visit to Iraq by the head of the United Nations in nearly a year and a half, sending Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ducking unharmed behind a podium at a news conference.

Kelley of the Caribbean

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

Kelley School of Business graduate Stanley Benecki recently made a decision that takes the definition of the phrase “hands-on learning” to a whole other level. Benecki has donated $1.95 million dollars of beachfront property on a Florida island to the Kelley School.

Trust me, not God

By Johnathan P. Rossing and Jonathan P. Rossing · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

I hear many Christians whine about how his or her faith is “under attack,” but it hardly seems like faith – much less Christianity – is in jeopardy. The vast majority of our national and state lawmakers are people of faith; “God” appears on all our currency and Target is stocked full of Easter and Christmas goodies for months each year. And now, God is all over the streets because thousands of Hoosiers’ license plates proclaiming “In God We Trust.”

This Weekend in the IU Jacobs School of Music

By Eric Anderson · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

Chamber music lovers will have a chance to see one of the nation’s most sought after ensembles at work as the Orion String Quartet takes the Auer Hall stage Sunday afternoon. Sunday’s concert will mark the group’s final appearance as the Jacobs School of Music 2006-07 Quartet in Residence. As a resident artist ensemble, the Orion String Quartet has presented both concerts and master classes during the course of the school year with the goal of “balancing instrumental education … (and) bringing chamber music to the fore,” according to a statement from the school.