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Blair: Iran’s capture of 15 British sailors, marines a ‘very serious’ issue

By Abdullah AlShihri and Paul Ames · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Sunday that the 15 British sailors and marines captured by Iran as they searched for smugglers off the Iraqi coast were not in Iranian waters and warned that Britain viewed their fate as a “fundamental” issue.

A crappy column

By Brian Janosch · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

We have a character in our house and his name is General Funk. In the figurative sense, it’s Sly Stone meets Patton. That’s the funny sense.

U.N. chief refuses meeting with Hamas

By Abdullah AlShihri and Mohammed Daraghmeh · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, declaring the atmosphere “not fully ripe,” shunned officials from the Islamic militant Hamas group on Sunday, dealing a setback to the new Palestinian government’s efforts to win international recognition.

Stellar ‘Big Love’ opening shocks audience

By Kelsey Nash · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

"Big Love” director John Maness said he thought audiences would be shocked by the show’s openly suggestive content. But he forgot some other things they might be shocked by – the production’s talented actors and top-notch script.

IUPUI has high hopes for McRobbie

By Brian Spegele · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

When Interim Provost Michael McRobbie takes the reins from departing IU President Adam Herbert on July 1, he will immediately realize how vast the University has become. And if he doesn’t, faculty members across IU’s eight campuses will be sure to remind him – particularly at places like IU-Purdue University Indianapolis.

Bloomington Police reports

By Shannon McEnerney · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

A 21-year-old man was accused of chasing his roommate around their apartment, 303 E. 10th St., intimidating him with scissors after an argument, said Bloomington police Sgt. Faron Lake, reading from the police report.

Hoosiers use scrimmage at Lake Lemon to gauge early-season progess

By Whitney Mitchell · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

Although the IU rowing team left Lake Lemon disappointed after its loss to Wisconsin on Saturday, the defeat might have taught them just how much potential they have as team.

Junior grabs first individual tourney victory

By Ari Shifron · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

Many athletes dream about success at whatever they do. IU junior Elaine Harris said last week she was hoping to follow in former IU golfer Shannon Johnson’s footsteps. Chalk that up as a success. Seven days after scoring her first Big Ten golfer of the week honor, Harris scored her first career individual tournament title at the Mountain View Collegiate in Tucson, Ariz.

2006 champ ATO fails to qualify for Little 500

By Chris Engel · Monday, March 26,2007 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 didn’t make the race. Defending men’s champion Alpha Tau Omega failed to make the field for the 57th men’s Little 500 after faulting on all three qualification attempts.

Internal investigation

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

Forgive the cliche, but with great power comes great responsibility. In accordance with incoming President Michael McRobbie’s new contract, with a substantial pay-hike comes greater accountability. The details of McRobbie’s contract were made public last week, complete with some changes from President Adam Herbert’s contract including a $40,000 pay increase (making his salary about average among similarly-sized schools) and basic annual reviews by the board of trustees.

UPDATE: 6:38 p.m. Police pepper-spray student who resisted arrest

By Michael Reschke · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

An IU student was pepper-sprayed by Bloomington police after resisting arrest Sunday. Police were dispatched to the 400 block of East Third Street in response to a 911 call about 12:15 a.m., said Sgt. Jeff Canada, who read from a police report.

Theme parties: Dress outside the box (or closet)

By Teri Rosenbaum · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

The walk of shame. Ordering Pizza Express at 3 a.m. and passing out before it arrives. Trying to be the first person to pee on one of those ridiculous $50,000 musical clocks on campus. What do all of these have in common? Well, they were all pretty fun for me last night! Just kidding, there was no way I was going to pass out before I got my cheese bread and ranch. Forget my diet. I stop counting calories when I start losing the ability to count.

Smithsonian’s museums ‘drastically underfunded’

By Brett Zongker · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

WASHINGTON – The Smithsonian Institution’s eight art museums are “drastically underfunded” and have “seldom lived up to their names,” according to an external review released Wednesday. The voluntary review by a panel of seven prominent museum directors gives recommendations to strengthen each museum and is similar to an external examination of the Smithsonian’s science programs in 2003. The review was adopted by the Smithsonian Board of Regents in January, though it was not released until Wednesday.

Team hopes to beat foes, sickness

By Kevin Kane · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

Forget improvement. After last week’s experience, the IU women’s tennis team is just hoping it can get healthy again.

IU hosts IPFW for 3-game stretch

By Lee Hurwitz · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

As March rolls to an end, the IU baseball team is beginning to pick up steam. The Hoosiers are riding a four-game win streak it will take into a three-game series against IPFW this weekend. IU will play an IPFW team that is only 4-16 on the year but has won their last two games, scoring a total of 20 runs in the two-game stretch.

Hoosiers face MLS squad in friendly game

Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

In the months after the end to their regular season, the IU men’s soccer team has only seen familiar faces on the opposing team bench – their own. After months of scrimmages and practices, this weekend the Hoosiers will be seeing fewer familiar faces – faces that get paid to play the game they all love.

Founders Day celebration to honor campus achievements

By Heather Haemker · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

There are many on IU’s campus who excel in academics, and these students and faculty members have a day in which to be honored by the University, Founders Day. Founders Day reminds attendees of the rich history of this University and honors current outstanding students and faculty members, according to the Student Alumni Association.

A member of the IU water polo team practices Feb. 9 in the Counsilman-Billingsley Pool at the SRSC.

Water polo team to play 6 road games in 3 days

By Tom Kir · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

At this point in the season for IU coach Barry King and the IU water polo team, playing six games in three days is like just another day at the office.

Cancer researchers get scholarship

By Nicole Palmer · Friday, March 23,2007 12 a.m.

With their research attempting to cure cancer and make advancements in the medical world, Huijun Wang and Xiao Dong have earned the American Chemical Society’s Division of Chemical Information-MDL Elsevier Scholarship, which will be awarded to them this weekend at the society’s national meeting.

IUSF changes mind, will allow alumni coaches in pits during Little 500

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

The IU Student Foundation will allow alumni coaches to coach in the pits during the Little 500. In an e-mail sent to Little 500 riders and alumni coaches, IUSF Director Jenny Bruffey wrote that the foundation will allow alumni coaches to “encourage the continued involvement of the many supportive Little 500 alumni and volunteers.”