Women's Golf

State questions legality of midwifery

By Erica Ballard · Monday, May 22,2006 2:22 p.m.

Stacey Decker, a mother of two, stayed home for her children's births. A midwife delivered her kids, Keegan, 5, and Cora, 10 months, at her Bloomington home.

Boys and Girls Club celebrates 20 years with strawberry shortcake festival

By David A. Nosko · Monday, May 22,2006 10:50 a.m.

Community members chewed through 5,000 gobs of whipped cream atop piles of strawberry-laden sponge cakes Thursday afternoon as part of the 20th Annual Bloomington Strawberry Shortcake Festival on the lawn of the Monroe County Courthouse.

W.W.J.D.? Does anyone know?

By Alyson Brodsy and Jonathan Rossing · Monday, May 22,2006 10:43 a.m.

This weekend "The Da Vinci Code" opened in theaters amidst a cloud of controversy.

Little help please

By Alyson Brodsy and Mark Weinberg · Monday, May 22,2006 10:43 a.m.

The movie "The Da Vinci Code" finally opened this weekend after months of hype.

Good Lordi

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian J. McFillen · Monday, May 22,2006 10:31 a.m.

Over the weekend, something cool happened that you probably didn't hear about.

5 dead in eastern Kentucky coal mine explosion

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, May 21,2006 10:16 p.m.

HOLMES MILL, Ky. -- Mary Middleton said her husband had been working in the mines since he was 18. Denise Bean's stepfather came from a family of miners. Both were among five miners killed in an underground explosion in an eastern Kentucky coal mine early Saturday. A sixth miner walked away from the blast, Gov. Ernie Fletcher said.

Suicide bomber kills 13 in Baghdad

By Alyson Brodsy and Thomas Wagner · Sunday, May 21,2006 10:14 p.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- A suicide bomber killed at least 12 other people and injured 17 when he blew himself up Sunday in a downtown Baghdad restaurant frequented by police. The attack came as Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki pledged to soon fill vacancies in his two key security ministries.

Bonds knocks No. 714 out of the park, ties Ruth

By Alyson Brodsy and Janie McCauley · Sunday, May 21,2006 10 p.m.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The agonizing wait is over for Barry Bonds. He and the Babe are even at 714.

Final-round surge not enough for IU

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, May 21,2006 9:57 p.m.

The IU men's golf team finished in a tie for 11th place in the East Regional of the 2006 NCAA Tournament with a final score 287. IU was one of six squads in the 27-team field to shoot under par.

Whatever you say

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, May 21,2006 9:56 p.m.

Under legislation passed in California's State Assembly last week, public college officials would have limited ability to censor student-run newspapers. The bill provides protection for college journalists and their free-speech rights. The one piece of content college officials would be able to regulate is hate speech.

'Major Moves' ahead

By Carrie Ritchie · Sunday, May 21,2006 9:43 p.m.

Gov. Mitch Daniels announced Wednesday the distribution of funds from the lease of the Indiana Toll Road. $58.5 million of the "Major Moves" bankroll will go toward funding five new road construction projects and one preservation project in Monroe County, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation Web site.

Going for Gold

By Erika Biga Lee · Sunday, May 21,2006 9:43 p.m.

Tossing a marshmallow into his mouth after his teams' LEGO robot went awry, Bloomington High School South senior Cole Skelton shrugged his shoulders and began packing up gear. A National Science Olympiad veteran, Skelton knows how to pick his battles.

Art fair gives chance at rebirth

By Sarah Core · Sunday, May 21,2006 9:43 p.m.

The lively sound of Tibetan folk music wafted through the auction rooms, where art buyers bid on sumptuous pieces of framed artwork while rubbing shoulders with young families learning about Tibetan prayer techniques and nibbling on savory meat and vegetarian dumplings.

Hornish wins pole for Indianapolis 500

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Harris · Sunday, May 21,2006 9:25 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Sam Hornish Jr. came up a bit short on his prediction but not his speed.

Softball team's starry season ends in first-round exit at Texas

By Josh Bagriansky · Sunday, May 21,2006 9:22 p.m.

After a hot start that led to a win the opening game of the first round, the IU softball team suffered two consecutive losses that ended its tournament hopes and their season Saturday.

Bush compliments Iraq's newly inaugurated government

By Alyson Brodsy and Nedra Pickler · Sunday, May 21,2006 9:08 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- The inauguration of Iraq's new government marks a new era in relations with the country that the United States has occupied for more than three years, President Bush said Sunday.

Victims of hate crime decide, twice, not to press charges

By Sarah Core · Sunday, May 21,2006 9:01 p.m.

Two men declined to press charges for battery against their neighbors after being physically and verbally harassed early Saturday morning.

Bikers turn out to support Jill's House

By Michael Reschke · Sunday, May 21,2006 8:59 p.m.

Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan spoke at the third annual "Mayor's Ride," declaring May as motorcycle safety and awareness month Sunday at an event on Sixth Street on the square. Kruzan addressed topics such as motorcycle safety and the benefits of motorcycles as fuel efficient vehicles. The actual ride, a luncheon and awards ceremony followed his speech.

Doughnut shop hopes to prove it's still hip to be square

By Joseph S. Pete · Sunday, May 21,2006 8:56 p.m.

Bloomington now boasts some of the edgiest doughnuts in the country. Square Donuts, the first franchise of the Terre Haute landmark, opened downtown Friday to brisk weekend business without any advertising or fanfare.

Student fights for graduation

By Bethany Bannister-Andrews and Bethany BannisterAndrews · Sunday, May 21,2006 8:53 p.m.

Friday, May 26 is graduation day at Mitchell High School, but senior Filip Lempa may not receive his diploma. Lempa is a 19-year-old Polish foreign exchange student who has spent his senior year at MHS.

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