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Let kids fire teachers

By Alyson Brodsy and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 11:28 p.m.

I'm beginning to think that going to school in Indiana is a lot like having a first-class ticket on the Titanic, except the Titanic had a somewhat competent captain and crew.

C is for crazy, not Christ

Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 11:28 p.m.

I'm wild and psychotic, usually wear Camo,I come to IU's campus, shooting Jesus ammo,My speech is coarse and callous, I say,

Siblings charged with killing family members

By Alyson Brodsy and Rick Callahan · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 11:21 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A man and his 18-year-old sister were charged Wednesday with murder for allegedly killing their mother and grandparents, entombing the bodies in a basement and then heading off to Las Vegas with the victims' cash.

TurnItIn can help the IU community

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 11:17 p.m.

Late at night, sleepless and caffeinated, we've all thought about doing it. A lot of students probably have plagiarized something, accidentally or on purpose.

Middle East leaders reach cease-fire agreement

By Alyson Brodsy and Lara Sukhtian · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:37 a.m.

SHARM EL-SHEIK, Egypt -- Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas declared Tuesday that their people would stop all military and violent attacks against each other, pledging to break a four-year cycle of bloodshed and to get peace talks back on track.

Touring Tragedy

By Rick Newkirk · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:32 a.m.

In Thai, "Thailand" means "land of the free." This is the story of four IU administrators -- four Americans -- who observed Bangkok in the wake of the world's greatest recent tragedy.

Bloomington's Eclectic avenue

By Tony Sams · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:30 a.m.

Daniel Kirkwood was the last guy you'd expect to run into at a bar. Yet ironically enough, Kirkwood -- a world-class astronomer once described as the "(Johannes) Kepler of America" by one admirer, and the "dean of American astronomers" by another -- is now the name synonymous with Bloomington's hot spots, wild weekends and seemingly endless taps of beer.

Learning from the land

By Vanessa Caruso · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:30 a.m.

This summer IU will offer students a unique opportunity to rediscover the connection between their own lives and the source of all life -- the earth.

Alexis Carter concert benefits Community Kitchen

By Melanie Sims · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:20 a.m.

Singer-songwriter Alexis Joi Carter is ready. She's always been ready. It was God, she said, who told her to slow down. Nearly 200 people congregated Saturday night at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., for "'Joi' to the World: A Personal Serenade to Thee," a benefit concert and CD release. The buzz emanating from the crowd showed -- they were ready, too.

'Plunge' to raise money for Special Olympics

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:10 a.m.

It's the middle of February, and the weather report says it's going to be in the mid 40s Friday. While these might not be the makings of a great weekend to spend outadoors, it is the perfect weekend for Spirit of Sport's Third Annual Polar Bear Plunge.

Students lobby Statehouse for funds

By Mike Wilson · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:10 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A crowd of students from across Indiana took their concerns directly to state legislators Tuesday in an event that brought together hundreds of delegates to the Statehouse.

Gay marriage ban advances

By Mike Wilson · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:10 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A polarized Senate Committee passed an amendment to the state constitution onto the Senate floor Tuesday, which, if passed, would effectively ban same-sex marriage in Indiana.

Soaring above the heartland

By David A. Nosko · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:10 a.m.

White-headed raptors with white tails were once lost in Indiana, but now more than 100 bald eagles can be found hovering over Hoosier waterways.

Floral Infatuation

By Christina Galoozis · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:09 a.m.

Everyone has dreaded February 14 at some point in their lives. In elementary school, wondering which boy or girl would give you the "I love you" instead of "I like you" valentine created butterflies in the stomach for days.

Hidden Gems

By Laura Haynes · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:04 a.m.

Bloomington's eclectic community is home to fine dining from all corners of the world, a variety of musical and theatrical entertainment, quirky boutiques and a distinct artistic culture.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:03 a.m.

IU professor warns about identity theft IU School of Informatics researcher Markus Jakobsson said identity theft attacks could start getting even worse relatively soon.

Non-greek groups prepare for IU Sing

By Haley Beck · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:02 a.m.

Despite what most people might think, IU Sing is not just a greek thing. This year three groups from outside the greek community are stepping up to the challenge of competing in an event dominated by fraternity and sorority pairs.

Health Center holds free HIV testing for students all week

By Brad Keist · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:01 a.m.

A table littered with HIV-awareness and safe-sex literature greeted students as they walked into a dimly lit room Tuesday. John Norris and SuChin Pak's MTV special "Fight for Your Rights: Protect Yourself" played on the big screen. Straight ahead was a table where volunteers sat ready to explain the HIV testing procedure to students who had gathered enough courage to come in.

'Date' is lackluster and unbelievable

By Amanda Trost · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 12:40 a.m.

Romantic comedies -- they're a difficult subject to tackle. They're formulaic and predictable, but sometimes they're the perfect pick-me-up on a lonely Saturday night. With that in mind, if you hate romantic comedies, you'll hate "The Wedding Date." If you like romantic comedies, this movie is far from the classic level of "When Harry Met Sally."

Filmmakers blunder the 'Boogeyman'

By Matt Waters · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 12:38 a.m.

Leaving the character development of villains a mystery sometimes works in Hollywood. Unfortunately, it doesn't pan out too well with "Boogeyman." The script is oh-too-familiar and the only thing that "Boogeyman" has going for it is its ability to build suspense.

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