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Tennis coach earns 650th win, an NCAA record

By Andy Romey · Monday, Feb. 14,2005 12:59 a.m.

With home wins over Wake Forest and Butler University this weekend, IU's women's tennis team propelled IU coach Lin Loring to the 650 career win mark, pushing him closer to one of the more famous coaches in IU history -- Bob Knight.

A diamond in the waves of static

By Andy Romey · Monday, Feb. 14,2005 12:56 a.m.

Sophomore Earl Banfy is the typical IU student. He walks to class every day from Read Center, stresses out about his homework and even attends the occasional party on the weekends. And like any typical IU student, Banfy is completely oblivious to something that is a staple of Bloomington or any other college town -- IU's own radio station, WIUS AM 1570.

Political science professor keeps on giving to students

By Kimberly Laughlin · Monday, Feb. 14,2005 12:39 a.m.

A single voice, excited and with a hint of an accent, resounded loudly in a classroom. The voice got louder as the discussion progressed, a relaxed brow became furrowed and hands were thrown into the air for added emphasis. Edward Carmines, a professor of political science, was teaching the class about criticisms of psychological interpretations of President Woodrow Wilson, and his voice showed his captivation.

First string linebacker to leave IU football

By Dan Click · Monday, Feb. 14,2005 12:38 a.m.

Junior linebacker Paul Szczesny, the third-leading tackler on the team, has decided to leave the IU football program and transfer. Szczesny is the second player in the past month to transfer from the Hoosiers.

IU sees highs and lows of Big 10 play

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 14,2005 12:37 a.m.

It was an up-and-down weekend for Indiana. The wrestlers upset Michigan State Saturday in convincing style, only to be crushed on the road by Illinois. The Hoosiers took the mat at University Gym against Michigan State wondering whether senior heavyweight Pat DeGain would be able to go against the No. 12 Spartans. DeGain, ranked fifth, missed last weekend's match versus Wisconsin as well as most of practice this week with an injured shoulder.

IU claims first Big Ten road win of the season

By Dan Click · Monday, Feb. 14,2005 12:36 a.m.

When sophomore center Sarah McKay drained a hook shot at the end of Sunday's game at Northwestern, she sank a season's worth of road woes along with it.

South not quite hospitable to IU

By Eamonn Brennan · Monday, Feb. 14,2005 12:35 a.m.

The South is supposed to be known for its hospitality. At No. 9 Virginia Saturday, and No. 57 North Carolina State on Sunday, the IU Men's Tennis team instead found itself amongst inhospitable surroundings, dropping both of the trip's matches and moving to 2-4 on the spring season. The losses came as a mixture of encouragement and disappointment for the team.

Whipped into shape

By Matt Glenesk · Monday, Feb. 14,2005 12:31 a.m.

In last year's Valentine's Day edition of "Cakes' Takes," one can remember me lamenting about not having a date for National Singles' Awareness Day. Well thankfully, I've found that special someone who, for reasons unknown to any of my friends, finds me attractive. A blessing, right? Sorry baby, close your eyes -- a CURSE!

Haas breaks 5,000-meter record

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 14,2005 12:31 a.m.

For the second straight weekend, Stephen Haas put himself atop the IU record books. Saturday evening at the Tyson Invitational, the junior from Huntersville, N.C., erased Chris Powers' 5,000-meter indoor record with a run of 13:41, breaking Powers' record by 18 seconds and Haas' own personal best by 25 seconds. His time gave him a second-place finish and another NCAA automatic-qualifying mark.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 14,2005 12:30 a.m.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Kevin McHale shook up the struggling Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, firing longtime friend Flip Saunders and taking over the coaching duties for the rest of the season. McHale, the team's vice president of basketball operations, called Saunders on Saturday morning to break the news.

Team overcomes free throw woes for 71-56 win over Gophers

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, Feb. 14,2005 12:29 a.m.

Playing without one of its best players, the IU men's basketball team put together one of its best games. Despite leading scorer Bracey Wright being sidelined for the second-straight game, IU's bench rallied the team to a 71-56 win against Minnesota at Assembly Hall.

FIRE FROM THE BENCH

By John Rodgers · Monday, Feb. 14,2005 12:28 a.m.

Bracey Wright and D.J. White account for nearly 32 points per game on average. Saturday, the pair totaled nine. IU's bench overcame the lack of production from Wright and White by outscoring Minnesota's bench 27-5 en route to a 71-56 win.

Pom Mahakan and the Day of the Child

By Rick Newkirk · Monday, Feb. 14,2005 12:27 a.m.

Indiana Daily Student reporter Rick Newkirk conducted several interviews with IU-Purdue University Indianapolis International Affairs administrators Susan Sutton and Dave Jones, who recently returned from a trip to Thailand.

Poet's performance felt more deeply to quartet's music

By Joelle Petrus · Monday, Feb. 14,2005 12:22 a.m.

Yusef Komunyakaa's voice is like a cello when he reads, deep and melodious and blended. The Pulitzer Prize winner and former IU faculty member returned to Bloomington Saturday night to filled seats at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. To many of them, he was already a god. Joining him was the Susie Ibarra Quartet, a percussion-based jazz ensemble.

Man awaiting trial on charges of helping to hide body dies Thursday

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 14,2005 12:19 a.m.

CROWN POINT, Ind. -- An Indiana man who died after Chicago police used a stun gun to subdue him was awaiting trial on charges that he helped hide the body of man whose decomposed remains were found buried two years ago in a farm field. The parents of Michael Denvit said Friday the news that Ronald Alan Hasse had died in Chicago makes them wonder if they will ever find out how their son was killed.

Assembly wants control

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 14,2005 12:19 a.m.

The separation of power between university and state is not always a clear one. Senate Bill 369, a proposal that would allow legislators to determine state universities' financial directions, is currently up for debate. Indiana senators consider this bill every two years, and due to opposition, the bill likely will fail again.

Peace becoming possibility in Middle East

By Cameron Thibos · Monday, Feb. 14,2005 12:09 a.m.

No one could accuse Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas or Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of not trying. At the risk of alienating themselves from their own peoples, both men have taken definitive steps toward a peace that has eluded the region for nearly 60 years.

Practice makes prepared soldiers

By Janet Hamilton · Monday, Feb. 14,2005 12:08 a.m.

Two dozen Iraqis stand outside a gate guarded by a single unit of the U.S. Army, shouting curses and making violent gestures. People from the mob need medical attention, and a CNN crew is capturing it all on video.

Scan me at the border

By Evan Ross · Sunday, Feb. 13,2005 11:57 p.m.

In high school, a friend of mine got a tattoo of a barcode over his left wrist. When I asked him why he tattooed himself like a piece of merchandise, he responded by saying that eventually, human beings would be just another commodity for sale by "The Man," or something like that.

Love poems (remixed)

By Brian J. McFillen and Brain J. McFillen · Sunday, Feb. 13,2005 11:55 p.m.

Tired of stodgy, old Valentine's Day poems? To better reflect the reality of love in the 21st century, I've modernized a few classics: "22" by Emily Dickenson: I gave myself to him / And took himself for pay.