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By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 19,2004 2:06 a.m.

Chesnut sets records Four for four. IU senior Lauren Chesnut set a NCAA regional qualifying mark for the IU women's track and field team in the triple jump in all four meets of the outdoor track season. Chesnut's jump of 12.44 meters at the Nebraska Quadrangular was good for second place and is her second best jump in the outdoor season with four weeks to go until the Big Ten Championship.

Hoosiers come up empty

By John Fischer · Monday, April 19,2004 2:03 a.m.

The IU rowing team got a pretty good taste for what the Big Ten championships might be like when it finished up its home regattas for the season this past Saturday. The Hoosiers played host to some strong Big Ten crews, including Iowa, Minnesota, No. 1 Ohio State and No. 13 Wisconsin at Lake Lemon, where sunny skies, warm weather and only a slight breeze highlighted the day's racing conditions.

Team gets shutout by Minnesota, defeats Iowa

By Dan Click · Monday, April 19,2004 1:59 a.m.

On a weekend where the sun was out and temperatures reached into the 80's, the No. 56 Hoosiers (11-9, 5-3) started cold but heated up to salvage the weekend split and finish tied with Northwestern for third in the Big Ten. IU lost to Minnesota 7-0 but turned around and beat the Iowa Hawkeyes, 7-0.

Ford wins first career tournament; team finishes 2nd

By David Paulen · Monday, April 19,2004 1:58 a.m.

The IU women's golf team traveled to the Lady Boilermaker Invitational in West Lafayette Saturday and Sunday to play against a majority of its conference opponents, whom it will face again this weekend at the Big Ten Championships in Columbus, Ohio. Sunday's final round was anything but easy for senior Danah Ford, who entered the day in the lead by nine shots.

MLBPA leader to give lecture

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 19,2004 1:56 a.m.

Today, IU welcomes back one of the most despised yet relied-upon figures in all of sports: IU's very own Donald Fehr. Fehr is the executive director and general counsel of the Major League Baseball Players Association, otherwise known as the players' union. Fehr, who graduated from IU in 1970 with a degree in political science, returns to Bloomington to discuss "Current Issues in Sports" during a lecture in the Whittenberger Auditorium in the Indiana Memorial Union.

Hoosiers split series with Iowa

By Alex Witteveld · Monday, April 19,2004 1:55 a.m.

After dropping two of three games to Iowa Friday and Saturday, the Hoosiers came out with the bats swinging as they evened up the conference series at two wins a piece Sunday. IU collected 22 hits en route to a 25-9 beating of the Hawkeyes. The 25 runs mark the second time the Hoosiers have scored more than 20 runs in a single game this year.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 19,2004 1:54 a.m.

Artest faces possible suspension INDIANAPOLIS -- Ron Artest played a huge role in Indiana's dominating Game 1 win over Boston, but the Pacers might be without their star in Game 2. Artest is facing a possible suspension for briefly leaving the bench during a confrontation between teammate Jermaine O'Neal and Boston's Brandon Hunter and Ricky Davis.

RZA composes for 'KiIl Bill' series

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 19,2004 1:27 a.m.

NEW YORK --Usually, when a rapper breaks into movies, he's in front of the camera, but that isn't true for WuTang Clan member RZA. RZA, a founding member and main producer of the Wu-Tang Clan, had a different idea -- scoring films. His dreams have come true with the "Kill Bill" films: Director Quentin Tarantino personally picked RZA to compose the music for the two-part saga.

Latin pop star Thalia launches new magazine

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 19,2004 1:26 a.m.

NEW YORK-- Latin pop star Thalia, who already has made her mark in the music, fashion and television industries, now wants to add magazine publishing to her resume. A three-issue monthly named Thalia was released by the singer Tuesday during appearances at Grand Central Terminal and at a Kmart. The publication will run two more issues in May and June.

Lost Valentino film found

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 19,2004 1:25 a.m.

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- A copy of Rudolph Valentino's silent film "Beyond the Rocks" has been found in the Netherlands. Valentino was an Italian-born movie idol who died in 1926 at the age of 30. He was a star in silent movies during the 1920s. Two of Valentino's most famous films are "The Sheik" and "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse," both made in 1921.

Little 500 eats

By Suzanna Lindemann and Suzanne Lindemann · Monday, April 19,2004 1:15 a.m.

Indiana may have a harsh winter, but that only makes the warm weather of spring and summer much more exciting. The unseasonably warm weather has had people out and about taking advantage of the sunshine. Because it is so nice, people now look forward to eating outside, and nothing is more popular when eating outdoors than barbeque.

Game Live Tour brings top titles to Union, students

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Monday, April 19,2004 1:02 a.m.

The Game Live Tour will invade the Indiana Memorial Union's Frangipani Room Wednesday, featuring more than 20 new and yet-to-be released video games for all the current consoles and personal computers.

Junior learns life lessons in Bulgaria

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Monday, April 19,2004 1:01 a.m.

Nathan Gilbert is an IU junior majoring in folklore who spent the fall semester in a study abroad program in Bulgaria. With so many study abroad options available, Bulgaria is not a common choice, according to the IU Overseas Study Program, which refers to it as a "non-traditional destination."

Give us more A's

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 19,2004 12:32 a.m.

Harvard Professor Harvey C. Mansfield has perhaps been the most vocal critic of grade inflation. For years, he tried to keep his grades down and resisted the pressures of students who expected higher grades. But a few years ago, "Harvey C. Minus," finally gave in, somewhat. He now gives each student two grades -- one inflated for the student's school record, and one private grade Mansfield believes better reflects the student's actual performance.

Not my little angel!

By Alyson Brodsy and Stephanie Morris · Monday, April 19,2004 12:30 a.m.

If I have to watch one more child make a fool out of his or her parents in a public place, I am going to scream. I will fling myself right down on the ground beside that kid and pitch a fit of my own, which will hopefully freak him or her out enough to quit screeching.

Awarding the Muzzles

By Alyson Brodsy and Tony Sams · Monday, April 19,2004 12:29 a.m.

They're called the Jefferson Muzzle Awards. You don't want to win one. I'd never heard about them until last week, but the idea is really quite brilliant. Reserved for a handful of the most egregious violators of free speech, each year since 1992, the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression has issued the Muzzles as a way to "censure the censors." (Jefferson famously said freedom of speech "cannot be limited without being lost.")

Honoring Herbert

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 19,2004 12:26 a.m.

We congratulate President Adam W. Herbert on his inauguration. Since he took office less than one year ago, Herbert has indicated he is taking his time to examine the University's administrative structure and looking for ways it can be improved.

State won't discipline workers in fatal beating of patient

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 19,2004 12:25 a.m.

FORT WAYNE -- The state will not discipline five employees of the Fort Wayne State Developmental Center over the fatal beating of a patient, a report Sunday said.

Help out around the town

By Kye Lee · Monday, April 19,2004 12:24 a.m.

Be Part of a New Radio Show BloomingOUT has recently started a new Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender entertainment show on WFHB Community Radio. No previous radio or communication experience is necessary to sign up for the various volunteer positions offered by the new show. The show is looking for news writers, correspondents, technicians, producers and music directors to join its segment.

Backpacks stolen in Jackson Heights

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 19,2004 12:20 a.m.

With almost three weeks of school left, two backpacks were stolen out of unlocked cars in Jackson Heights Thursday night. Junior Cara Cline reported the theft of her backpack Thursday night at about 10:30 p.m. Sophomore Michelle Spurlin was at home when Cline called and told her to check her car.