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All hands on deck

Nearly 1,000 miles away from the East Coast, a group of IU students and fire personnel wanted to help some friends. The IU Student Association and Bloomington Fire Department held a free car wash Saturday from 12-4 p.m. at the old location of Steak 'n' Shake on East Third St.

Psychobilly Freakout!

Tuesday night is not generally regarded as the most "rocking" night of the week. This Tuesday, though, Bloomington was given shore leave from the boredom boat as Texas' Reverend Horton Heat hit town.

Mama won't approve of the Hoochie dance

I can now officially add "knows the Hoochie Mama" to my resume. If that can't get me a job in the journalism world, I just don't know what will. I learned the "Hoochie Mama" along with other various moves at hip-hop class Monday night in the SRSC (Senators Really Scare Children). Now, bear in mind that I'm using the word "learn" in the vaguest sense here. Basically, it means I was able to get through the dance steps without seriously injuring myself or the others around me.

Students win national competition

After years of singing together and in competition, School of Music graduate students Larry Brownlee and Kristine Winkler won the Grand Finals Concert of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions in New York. After completing the district, regional and semi-final rounds of competition, Brownlee, Winkler and 10 other finalists performed April 1 on the Met stage accompanied by the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Brownlee and Winkler were among this year's five audition winners. "It's good to see nice things happen to nice people," coach Gary Arvin said. "Winning the Met gives them a label that nobody can ever take away from them. It defines them as two of the most promising singers in the country today."

Team takes sixth in conference tourney

With a 292 second round score that moved them from seventh to third place Friday, the Hoosiers were primed to make a run for their eighth Big Ten Championship. But unfavorable playing conditions struck throughout the weekend and the team quickly fell in the standings to sixth place.

T300's 'Fish in the Desert' a treat

Some plays invite intimacy with the audience, like a big friendly bear hug for the soul. They invite the audience it the house for a visit and tell them a story as if everyone in the theater were old friends. MFA playwright Angeline Larimer's thesis show, "Fish in the Desert," now playing in T300, is one such show. Upon entering the performance space prior to the show, the audience is greeted by the ingratiating organist and one-man-Beatles-cover-band, Willy -- senior Duncan Teater, who is also an IDS columnist.

Protesting the protest

Supporters from Bloomington United; Gay, Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Student Support Services; the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance (FMLA); and other organizations protested against the "hateful messages" from the protesters who came to town for two anti-gay demonstrations last week. Friday afternoon's protesters gathered at Bloomington Bagel, 113 N. Dunn St., to inform people of the beliefs of the community and gain support from businesses around downtown. Supporters took to the streets with signs and baskets. Some were wearing a T-shirt that said, "No Hate."

Eastern practice Western minds

Buddhism's popularity is growing in the United States. It is a religion that renowned Swiss psychoanalyst and examiner of Eastern thought Carl Jung described as a "point from which our Western attitude of mind could be shaken to its foundations."

A barren highway, a barren film

Despite its stylistic cinematography, "Jeepers Creepers" falls flat.

"Lucky" Charm

In 1902, a legend was born -- Herman B Wells. Wells would grow up to rock the foundations and principles held by Indiana University, the Bloomington community and the world. He would capture the hearts of everyone he came across and leave an impression on their souls that would never fade. He would set nearly impossible standards for what it meant to be a president, chancellor and human being. He would create a lasting legacy for over half a century and still remain humble throughout.

Murder-suicide suspected

LEBANON, Ind. -- A snowplow driver discovered the bodies of a Hamilton County fugitive and the man's wife in a car parked along a rural Boone County road Thursday.

If all you want to do is... Dance, dance, dance

Bush begins tour of Europe in Berlin

BERLIN -- Thousands of anti-war demonstrators opposed to any widening of the U.S.-led war on terrorism converged in central Berlin ahead of George W. Bush's arrival Wednesday on his first visit to Germany as president. Despite the presence of more than 10,000 police officers tightly controlling access to Berlin's government center, where Bush will spend the night, meet with German leaders and address the German parliament, a picnic atmosphere prevailed as protesters gathered. Demonstrators denouncing the war on terrorism as an "Imperialist crusade," sprawled on former Prussian parade grounds, sunning themselves in shorts and tank tops as temperatures pushed into the 80s. With techno music blasting, protesters and police alike lined up for ice cream.

Taliban positions under siege from opposition forces

BANGI, Afghanistan -- Northern alliance forces and Pashtun tribesmen encircled two of the Taliban's last remaining strongholds at opposite ends of the country Thursday. The Taliban's supreme leader vowed to fight to the death and to seek the "extinction of America."

Knight considering Texas Tech coaching job

Embattled former IU men's basketball coach Bob Knight might end up as coach of the Texas Tech program. James Dickey was fired Friday as Texas Tech's basketball coach, clearing the way for the possible hiring of Knight. Athletic director Gerald Myers told Tthe Associated Press the decision to drop Dickey was made a week ago and that he and school president David Schmidly met with Knight on Monday in Florida. "We felt it was necessary for us to talk to Bob Knight to assess his interest and also our interest," said Myers, who preceded Dickey as Tech's coach and is longtime friends with Knight.

Frat stripped of duties

Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity was summarily suspended Wednesday for alleged violations of University alcohol policies, said Dean of Students Richard McKaig. The summary suspension is the most severe action that can be taken without formal review by the campus judicial system. The suspension comes days after a sophomore pledge was admitted to Bloomington Hospital with a .375 blood alcohol level. Tentative scheduling for a hearing within a 14-day period of the suspension began on Wednesday.

Surprisingly, gender comedy isn't a drag

Flick fueled by Diesel and cool cars

"The Fast and the Furious" came out of nowhere to surprise and enthrall gear heads and action flick enthusiasts alike. The movie personifies the entire idea behind a "sleeper" hit. It didn't feature any major celebrities or have a bloated budget but managed to gross $145 million dollars domestically and cemented the career of up-and-coming action star Vin Diesel ("Pitch Black").

UPSET!

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- IU coach Mike Davis could deal with the media people who said it was impossible. He could deal with the same fans who doubted him this week because they have been doubting him for the past 18 months. But he didn't like what he heard Wednesday from Duke.

Roadrunners repeat

Roadrunners won their second consecutive Little 500 and third overall Friday at the 15th annual event. The team was bolstered by the strong riding of junior Jenn Wangerin, who became the third rider to cross the finish line in consecutive years. First place qualifier Kappa Kappa Gamma finished in second place, followed by Kappa Alpha Theta.Kappa Kappa Gamma finished in second place, followed by Kappa Alpha Theta.