Region

Debut too melancholic for the times

By K James Sward · Wednesday, April 2,2003 9:55 a.m.

Well, it seems as if Budapest is more than just the capitol of Hungary, folks. That's right, now there is Budapest, the bland, flavorless British rock/pop band. With some sounds similar to those of fellow Brit rockers Oasis, Budapest slows things down a bit. There isn't a single upbeat track to be found on its debut album, Too Blind To Hear.

Cursive's 'Organ' needs no alibi

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Wednesday, April 2,2003 9:54 a.m.

First of all, the ugly organ is the heart, so get your mind out of the gutter. Second, Cursive's new album is a rock-opera/concept album hybrid, the liner notes including staging directions for a production that probably won't ever take place.

The IU Music Therapy program may be gone, but Indiana is still full of opportunities for those seeking solace

By Elizabeth Bahra · Wednesday, April 2,2003 9:50 a.m.

Everyone remembers the familiar "next time won't you sing with me" rhythm of the ABCs song they learned as a child. It was the sing-song tune that drilled the 26 letters into your head and you probably still find yourself reciting it from time to time. Listening to soft music lulls young children to sleep and often soft tunes are played during massages or in other relaxing environments. More upbeat tunes are used as components to work-out sessions and for motivation. Music is a universal language used not only for enjoyment but also as a therapeutic tool.

Local band to leave Bloomington for New York

By Kama Korvela · Wednesday, April 2,2003 9:49 a.m.

It's easy to see how the "labor" of making the rounds in the Bloomington scene would be cake to Laborious Clef, simply by observing the sheer amount of energy the band members exhibit. On April 5, the band will release its first album, Laborious Clef, at Upland Brewery, which it hopes will better its profile in the community. The party will be held from 9 p.m. to midnight. But the event will be bittersweet, though the band will be celebrating its first album, it will also be looking towards its own impending doom. At the end of the school year, the band will leave the Hoosier state and make the move to New York City. But one member will not be along for the ride.

Lawyer defends Elkhart County's Ten Commandments display

Wednesday, April 2,2003 1:09 a.m.

ELKHART, Ind. -- A Florida lawyer will defend Elkhart County against a lawsuit that seeks to remove the Ten Commandments from a display in the administration building.

When love is colorblind

By Alyson Brodsy and Asma Khalid · Wednesday, April 2,2003 1:08 a.m.

While he conducted research for an essay in high school, IU sophomore David Johnson uncovered the often-forgotten anti-miscegenation laws. Until the Supreme Court case Loving vs. Virginia overturned the laws in 1967, blacks and whites in 17 states couldn't marry. "Universities didn't allow interracial dating," said Johnson, who is black. "I didn't know about it," said freshman Stephany Juneau, his girlfriend at the time. Juneau is white. "I'm glad I grew up in this time when it's OK to do stuff like this." Although Johnson and Juneau's relationship was legal, the court of public opinion still had to accept it. Johnson said he was worried about telling his old-fashioned mother about the relationship, and Juneau said her grandfather would have a "heart attack" if he knew Johnson was black.

Schools seek casino revenue

Wednesday, April 2,2003 1:02 a.m.

CORYDON, Ind. -- Harrison County's three public school districts are asking for county officials to provide more tax revenue from an Ohio River casino to help pay for a variety of school projects.

ISU overpays student aid

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, April 2,2003 1:02 a.m.

TERRE HAUTE -- Indiana State University overpaid an estimated $3.4 million in federal financial aid to students who did not meet the school's academic progress standards, a state audit and the university found.

IU back home after .500 trip

By Ryan Cost and Ryan J. Cost · Wednesday, April 2,2003 12:48 a.m.

The Hoosiers return to Sembower Field today to take on in-state rival Indiana State. IU will host the Sycamores on the heels of a four-game series split in its Big Ten opening weekend against Illinois. Senior hurler Jacob Cary led the Hoosiers to victory in the series opener, tossing his third straight complete game. Cary is 5-0 with a 2.25 earned-run average on the season and has notched 13 straight scoreless innings.

Puppets thrill audience

By Kristy McClain · Wednesday, April 2,2003 12:45 a.m.

Tiny, smiling faces lined up outside of the Monroe County Library auditorium Saturday. Members of the audience arrived 15 minutes early to get their tickets for the Puck Players' production of "Babar." Playing at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., the show was free to the public and geared toward children ages 2 to 6. Children clutched their parents' hands and walked into the dimly lit auditorium. Nina Ost, master puppeteer and organizer of Puck Players, greeted them. Her voice was warm and friendly and she acknowledged every child as he or she walked through the door.

Coalition forces rescue US POW

By Alyson Brodsy and Matt Kelley · Wednesday, April 2,2003 12:40 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- American troops on Tuesday rescued Army Pfc. Jessica Lynch, who had been held as a prisoner of war in Iraq since she and other members of her unit were ambushed March 23, the Defense Department announced.

US troops engage Guard

By Alyson Brodsy and David Espo · Wednesday, April 2,2003 12:36 a.m.

Army ground forces attacked Republican Guard units Tuesday near Karbala, only 50 miles from Baghdad, part of around-the-clock combat pointing toward an assault on the capital.

Little 500 riders gear up for Individual Time Trials

Wednesday, April 2,2003 12:36 a.m.

The pressure of qualifying for the 2003 Little 500 is gone, and now it's time for riders to have some fun. Today marks the first event of a three-part Little 500 series open to all qualified Little 500 riders. The event, Individual Time Trials, is a chance for riders to show their individual talent and speed at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

IU employee struck by car, sustains head injury

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, April 2,2003 12:36 a.m.

An assistant administrator for the IU physics department was struck by a car around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Fourth Street and Indiana Avenue. Jordan Tillet was taken to Bloomington Hospital for her injuries and remained there in stable condition Tuesday evening.

Campus groups step up student reaction to war

By Christina Galoozis · Wednesday, April 2,2003 12:36 a.m.

Student groups on all sides of the debate about the war on Iraq plan to step up campus action this week. College Republicans will be participating in National Support Our Troops Day today by handing out yellow ribbons in front of Ballantine Hall, signifying a solidarity with the troops, CR President Angel Rivera said.

Supreme Court hears first challenge to using race in college admissions

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, April 2,2003 12:35 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court heard its first challenge in a generation to using race in the college admission process Tuesday as two of its centrist justices emerged as the most conflicted members of the high court.

State-of-the-art computing facility now up and running

By -Kehla West · Wednesday, April 2,2003 12:33 a.m.

An average personal computer holds 20 to 40 gigabytes of data, enough to hold information for any student. The Wrubel Computing Center, IU's new computing facility, holds slightly more. With 10 terabytes of storing space, the Analysis and Visualization of Instrument-Driven Data facility is 300 times more powerful than the computer sitting on your desk.

Athletic policy debated

By Adam Aasen · Wednesday, April 2,2003 12:27 a.m.

The Bloomington Faculty Council discussed a proposition by the University Faculty Council to prevent future University presidents from selecting or firing athletic officials without consulting the faculty. The proposal is in response to controversy over former IU men's basketball coach Bob Knight's departure in 2000 and former IU Athletic Director Michael McNeely's dismissal in November.

NEA chair hopes to restore agency's image

By Alyson Brodsy and Hillel Italie · Tuesday, April 1,2003 11:54 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- The new chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, Dana Gioia, has big plans for the agency: a national tour of Shakespeare's plays, a national poetry recitation contest, programs for rural and military communities.

Around The Arts

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 1,2003 11:51 p.m.

LONDON -- A British tabloid said Tuesday it has hired reporter Peter Arnett shortly after he was fired by NBC-TV for saying on Iraqi television that the U.S.-led war effort had failed. "Fired by America for telling the truth," the Daily Mirror said in a Page One headline. BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra has selected Marvin Hamlisch as its principal pops conductor. LONDON -- Two early watercolors by children's author and illustrator Beatrix Potter have been auctioned for a total of more than $64,000.