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Human head, liver meant for Mich. lab sent to couple’s home

Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A human liver and part of a head were accidentally delivered to a couple’s home instead of the northern Michigan lab that was expecting them, delivery service DHL said.

Indiana report: Death penalty inconsistent

By Shannon Dahmer · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

Concerns are being raised as some are urging Indiana leaders to take a closer look at death penalty processes within the state and calling now for a suspension of all executions.

Bars not affected by time switch Sunday

By Shannon McEnerney · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

When Sunday morning rolls around and tired students prepare to turn their clocks ahead one hour at 2 a.m. for daylight-saving time, the bars and taverns in Indiana will stay open until 3 a.m. before springing forward.

Around the world

By Abdullah AlShihri · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

Two leaders of an Albany, N.Y., mosque who were snared in an FBI sting involving a fictional terror strike were sentenced Thursday to 15 years in federal prison. The former imam, Yassin Aref, professed innocence before his sentencing and criticized the government’s treatment of Muslims.

Arkansas school to build ‘green’ dorms

By Ab D. Phillip and Pamela Acosta · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – With the environment and sustainability on many people’s minds, housing officials around the nation are “building green,” including those at the University of Arkansas.

Bush on 5-nation tour of Latin America

By Abdullah AlShihri and Deb Riechmann · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

WASHINGTON – President Bush was ready to challenge a widespread perception in Latin America that U.S. neglect has empowered leftist leader Hugo Chavez as he left Thursday on a five-nation tour of the region.

Man sues Pacers mascot, alleging on-court tackle

By Aaron Beard · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – A man is suing the Indiana Pacers and the performer who portrays its feline mascot, alleging that the 6-foot-tall performer tackled him during a free-throw-shooting contest, leaving him with permanent injuries.

What would Jesus say?

By Indira Dammu · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

I’ve always thought that Jesus has bad spokespeople. When your best mouthpieces are President George W. Bush and Pat Robertson, you might want to reconsider the hires. It was apparently on God’s advice that Bush decided to strike Al-Qaeda and Saddam Hussein.

Tampons now free at University of Minnesota

By Ab D. Phillip and Alex Robinson · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

MINNEAPOLIS – During the past few years, University of Minnesota bathrooms have been slowly decaying.

Left behind

By Johnathan P. Rossing and Jonathan P. Rossing · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore …” We’ll make sure they suffer even more – that’s the American Way! Suffering is the new civil right!

Dog saves family in fire by licking owners

By AP Reports and Alexandra R. Moses · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

A collie named Lassie roused her owners and enabled them to escape their burning home but died in the fire, relatives said.

‘In God We Trust’ license plates start to pop up

By Chelsea Merta · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

All over the state of Indiana, a new license plate design is popping up. Unbeknownst to many Indiana constituents, lawmakers passed House Enrolled Act 1013 on July 1 last year, which introduced a new license plate design available to the public on Jan. 1, according to a press release. The design includes the American flag and the words “In God We Trust.”

3 IU track athletes travel south for NCAA championships

By Ryan Gregg · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

As the rest of the Hoosier track-and-field team prepares for the outdoor season, three athletes are preparing for one last indoor meet – the NCAA national championships.

Ravens trade for running back after losing theirs to free agency

By Aaron Beard · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

Willis McGahee is in place as Jamal Lewis’ replacement in Baltimore. The day after Lewis signed with the Cleveland Browns, the Ravens obtained McGahee from Buffalo for three draft picks – a third and a seventh in this year’s draft and a third in 2008.

Taking you to numbers school

By Ryan Corazza · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

When Kelvin Sampson arrived on campus almost a year ago, there were two things his teams were known for: good defense and rebounding. But if you actually look at the numbers from this year’s IU squad in the Big Ten season, you’ll notice that hasn’t really been the case.

Prince's cigar

By Kirk Nathanson · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

It seems the United States has something of an image problem. No, it’s true. According to a study conducted by the BBC, 51 percent of people across 27 countries believe the US has a negative influence on the world. To put that in perspective, only 48 percent have the same perception of North Korea.

The Complete Moron's Guide to: Mexican Arts and Entertainment

Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

For those lucky enough to be spending spring break in Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas or any other Mexican beach destination make sure to check out the local culture. Mexico boasts a rich cultural background aside from beautiful shores crowded with college students. So if you need to take a break from baking in the sun, check out some other Mexican hot-spots.

School of HPER dean selected

By Ab D. Phillip · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

IU President Adam Herbert announced Tuesday the new dean of the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

IU set for 8-game spring break road trip, will face No. 5 Florida State first

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

Move over spring breakers. Here come the Hoosiers. Coming off a convincing 6-0 shutout of Butler on Wednesday at Sembower Field, the IU baseball team (4-4) will start its annual spring trip today with a 6 p.m. game at No. 5 Florida State.

Obi-Wan’s brown cloak sells for $104,000 to phone bidder at auction

By Raphael G. Satter · Friday, March 9,2007 12 a.m.

LONDON –The brown hooded cloak worn by Obi-Wan Kenobi in the “Star Wars” films – and then forgotten for years in a warehouse – sold for $104,000 to an anonymous telephone bidder Tuesday at an auction of movie and TV memorabilia. Audience members raised their paddles in rapid succession as costumes flashed across TV screens at Bonhams, a British auctioneer, as staff fielded phone bids from all over the world. When the hammer dropped on a Bond girl’s cat-suit or Anthony Hopkins’ army uniform, men in dark blazers whispered the prices into their cell phones.

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