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Hoosiers compete at Adidas Invitational

By DeAntae Prince · Thursday, March 8,2007 12 a.m.

Less than a week after having its games against Ohio and Southern Illinois canceled because of the threat of extreme cold weather in Carbondale, Ill., the IU softball team will get to compete in the sun when they travel to Clearwater, Fla., for the Adidas Invitational today.

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IU photography professor featured in NYC exhibit

Thursday, March 8,2007 12 a.m.

A member of the IU photo faculty has snapped the perfect picture, taking the flash all the way to New York City. The SEPIA International Gallery is presenting a group exhibition titled “Namesake/Inspiration” based on the new film “The Namesake,” from filmmaker Mira Nair and the novel by author Jhumpa Lahiri.

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Grad students should not be ignored by IDS, administration

By Aparna Venkatraman · Thursday, March 8,2007 12 a.m.

While I am sure that Michael McRobbie is an excellent choice for president of IU, it was disheartening to read his statements and the IDS’s coverage of the announcement. McRobbie discussed his commitment to the faculty and undergraduates at IU and the IDS reported on the reactions of the faculty and undergraduates. Unfortunately, a key part of IU was omitted. Once again graduate students were left out in the cold. I can only hope that such an omission will not be indicative of McRobbie’s policies toward this important segment of the IU community. While complaining about the absence of the graduate student community from McRobbie’s comments or the IDS’s coverage of the announcement of a new president may seem petty, it is difficult not to be petty given the circumstances. In recent weeks there have been articles stating that the new president will be given $10 million for new initiatives and that outgoing president Adam Herbert be receiving $30,000 a year for 10 years. On the other hand, graduate students have repeatedly been told that there simply isn’t any money in the budget to provide them with dental insurance. It seems odd the University has no money in its budget for graduate students but is willing to pay so much money to members of the administration. The basic needs of graduate students at IU have been ignored for far too long. I can only hope the failure of McRobbie and the IDS to mention graduate students was simply a mistake and not an early indication that IU’s graduate student community will continue to be ignored. Bryan-Mitchell Young Graduate student

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Chicago shows Olympic face to USOC visitors

By Aaron Beard and Deanna Bellandi · Thursday, March 8,2007 12 a.m.

CHICAGO – After spending a day indoors quizzing Chicago officials about their bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics, a U.S. Olympic Committee inspection team began exploring the city Wednesday to see where some of the events would be held.

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Group will spend break working with immigrants

By Fredara Mareva · Thursday, March 8,2007 12 a.m.

While most IU students will be using spring break to catch up on relaxation, a group of IU students and the IU Timmy Foundation will spend their spring break in the Caribbean. But they won’t just be enjoying the sun and beaches.

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UITS tells students to prepare for DST

By Chelsea Merta · Thursday, March 8,2007 12 a.m.

For the second year in a row, all Indiana residents will spring forward their clocks Sunday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. for daylight saving time. Although an extra hour of daylight seems encouraging toward the end of winter, there are a few technological changes students should know about.

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ARTiFACT

Thursday, March 8,2007 12 a.m.

What: A spirit house from Bang Saen, Thailand.

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Elections for RHA lack student involvement

By Shannon McEnerney · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

After nearly eight hours, only about 135 students voted in the Residence Halls Association elections at Read Center, one of the 11 residence halls where votes could be cast. But at Forest Quad, the numbers were even lower, with only 10 ballots cast. On Tuesday, students could vote between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. in their respective residence center for the RHA elections.

All that could have been ...and more

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

For those of who think Trent Reznor has lost a step with age and sold out, what with a more radio-friendly recent album, a shorter haircut and his getting in shape, you're wrong. Beside You In Time is a great performance from one of the greatest artists of our time. This DVD documents the winter leg of Nine Inch Nails' North American "With Teeth" tour at Oklahoma City and El Paso.

Will Ferrell's 'Truman Show'

By Michael Zennie and Olivia Morales · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Emma Thompson's character in "Stranger than Fiction" has an interesting habit. She is a veritable chain smoker but is never seen snuffing out a cigarette in any way that could be considered traditional. She spits into a napkin, then rolls the cigarette butt into the paper, carefully twisting it around the cigarette and then putting the used napkin in her pocket. She won't flick the ash or put the cigarette out on the ground because she is conscious and has no wish to disrupt her environment. It took me three viewings of the film to figure out the habit. My point? Though this habit is never verbally explained in the film, it has the incredible benefit of providing needed depth and intricacy to a minor character. Specificity and subtlety this well-used is rare, even in the best-written movies.

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Why McRobbie matters

By Brian J. McFillen and Brain J. McFillen · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Last Friday, the Indiana Daily Student looked at student reactions to the selection of Michael McRobbie as the next IU president. In what’s becoming this semester’s theme, the article found that students were apathetic toward the announcement and ignorant of not merely its possible significance, but even its occurrence.

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Open to everyone

By Zack Teibloom · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

For Alan, a 55-year-old father, it was a “coming-out party.” Just one week after his wife filed divorce papers when she found him in stages of undress with another man, he came to a gay bar in Bloomington – his first time in a gay bar in 20 years. It felt like “the weight of the world” was lifted off his shoulders, he said. Whether they are first-time patrons celebrating their independence or regulars coming in to catch up with old friends, the owners of the two gay bars in town stressed everyone is welcome at the bars, regardless of sex or orientation. Many will also find that these bars attract straight customers and aren’t that different from any other Bloomington bar.

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Student hopes to raise $1,500 for mini-marathon

By Anna Radtke · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

IU student Kelly Hannon will be running approximately 13 miles in the Indianapolis mini-marathon May 5. Not only is she busy training right now, she is working to raise a total of $1,500 from sponsors. The money will go to Middle Way House, a Bloomington organization that, according to its Web site, works to empower women and children who have been victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault by “implementing or sponsoring activities and programs aimed at achieving individual and social change.”

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IU researchers develop ‘biosensors’

By Jessica Anderson · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

A new technology developed by IU researchers will help patients recovering from surgery and others in long-term care who suffer from sepsis, or an infection in their bloodstreams.

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Hoosier mayor

By Aparna Venkatraman · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

During the next mayoral election, one question will be burning in the minds of Bloomington voters: Hoosier mayor?

Biopic does justice to a great man

By Alyson Brodsy , John Barnett and Dave Dawson · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

I can vaguely remember sitting in seventh-grade social studies watching Richard Attenborough's "Gandhi" in 40-minute installments over five days. I slept through half of it, passed notes during most of the rest and, in hindsight, had no idea what I was missing. For those who complain about movies just because they're long, your time and tastes might be better suited seeing "Wild Hogs" this weekend, but for anyone who wants to see the story of a great man's life done justice, however long it takes, "Gandhi's" got your number.

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