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Vandals damage SUVs

By Mallory Simon · Friday, March 5,2004 12:48 a.m.

Sports utility vehicles were the targets of unusual vandalism in Bloomington last weekend. Nine vehicles were splashed with a white powder substance suspected to be acid, destroying windshields and causing thousands of dollars in damage, the Bloomington Police Department reported. The unique vandalism shocked both SUV owners and the police who received the reports.

Board passes Von Lee permit

By Mike Malik · Friday, March 5,2004 12:48 a.m.

Soon, a new bar might be one of the first things a visitor to IU would see when walking through the Sample Gates. Early Wednesday morning, the Monroe County Alcohol Beverage Board approved an alcohol permit for the owners of the Von Lee Theater.

Festival celebrates black culture

By Josh Hamm · Friday, March 5,2004 12:48 a.m.

The Neal-Marshall Black Cultural Center held the second annual Africana Festival. The festival started at 10 a.m and ended at 8 p.m. Thursday night. The day long festival featured song, dance, panel discussions and soul food. The main purpose of the festival was to help the Bloomington community and IU become more civil and coherent.

Big Red files appeal with Court

By Mallory Simon · Friday, March 5,2004 12:48 a.m.

The Big Red party filed an appeal Thursday requesting a judicial review of the IU Student Association Election Commission's ruling. Wednesay night, the Commission forced Big Red to give up its IUSA victory, claiming they were guilty of over-spending campaign funds.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, March 5,2004 12:27 a.m.

'Last Chance' to qualify for NCAA swim meet The Hoosiers men's swimming and diving team will try to add four members of its squad to those already qualified to swim in the NCAA Championships this Sunday at the Indiana Open in Bloomington. The meet, which is known as a "Last Chance Meet," gives swimmers and divers who haven't already qualified for the NCAA Championships by meeting qualifying times during their conference meets one last chance to do so.

Team to play last doubleheader

By Jeff Fuldauer · Friday, March 5,2004 12:24 a.m.

Climbing the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's top 75 rankings, IU coach Lin Loring's No. 24 women's tennis team returns to Bloomington to play their last doubleheader and final pre-conference home matches of the season. The Hoosiers (6-3) will play host to DePaul and Ball State University Saturday at the IU Tennis Center. Playing unranked teams for the first time since early January, the Hoosiers return from a blowout win at Marquette and a hard fought 5-2 loss at Notre Dame as they look to take care of business at home, this time as the favorite to win.

IU opens against Wildcats

By Dan Click · Friday, March 5,2004 12:23 a.m.

IU looks to finish up its five-match homestand on a positive note by starting the Big Ten season against No. 44 Northwestern (9-4, 1-1) at 5 p.m. today at the IU Tennis Center. Thus far on the homestand, the Hoosiers have split four matches, with victories over Ball State and North Carolina State, and will be looking to finish strong.

Hoosiers compete in South Bend 'Last Chance' meet

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, March 5,2004 12:22 a.m.

The Hoosiers men's swimming and diving team will try to add four members of its squad to those already qualified to swim in the NCAA Championships this Sunday at the Indiana Open in Bloomington. The meet, which is known as a "Last Chance Meet," gives swimmers and divers who haven't already qualified for the NCAA Championships by meeting qualifying times during their conference meets one last chance to do so.

Hoosiers set for this weekend at Big Ten Tournament

By Colin Burns · Friday, March 5,2004 12:21 a.m.

With the regular season in the rear view mirror and future goals in sight, members of the IU wrestling team look to book their flights to St. Louis in two weeks for the NCAA Championships. First, a little business will have to be tended to, as the team will compete this weekend at the annual Big Ten Championships in Columbus, Ohio. The tournament begins at 11 a.m. Saturday and concludes Sunday when the final in each weight class will be determined. Only the top seven finishers in each weight division will move on to nationals, meaning some quality grapplers will be left watching at home.

Team ready to tee off in paradise

By Charlie Cunningham and Charlie Gillingham · Friday, March 5,2004 12:20 a.m.

This weekend, the IU men's golf team will be on the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, home to numerous beaches, perpetual sunshine and 80 degree weather, making it a virtual paradise. But the last thing the Hoosiers have on their minds is an early start to spring break as they prepare for the St. Croix Collegiate Classic, which begins today and runs through Sunday.

IU advances in conference tourney

By Dan Patrick · Friday, March 5,2004 12:19 a.m.

After having IU's hard-fought lead whittled down to only one point with five seconds left in the first half, Hoosier sophomore Cyndi Valentin quickly dribbled up the court and sent a blind shot into the air from behind the arc with no time left on the clock. The shot bounced off of the glass, went around the rim and dropped through the ring, giving the Hoosiers the four point advantage at the half. From then on, the Hoosiers never looked back.

Finally, a win

By Alex Hickey · Friday, March 5,2004 12:15 a.m.

Better late than never, I guess. Even if the fans and media have given up, it is at least mildly refreshing to know the players haven't. Granted, Wednesday's win over Michigan has a sort of empty feeling, basically like a Geico commercial where the patient asks, "So you don't have to amputate?" and the doctor goes, "Oh, I do. But I just saved 15 percent on my car insurance." (I just made that one up, so they better send me a royalty check if they use it).

Founder of National Ophelia Project to speak tonight on relational aggression

By Jenica Schultz · Thursday, March 4,2004 11:27 p.m.

Susan Wellman, founder and president of the national branch of The Ophelia Project, will be speaking Friday and Saturday all day at a workshop the Monroe County Community sister branch of the organization is holding at the First United Methodist Church, 219 E. Fourth St.

WonderLab brings 'brilliant' brains to kids

By Maggie Bozich · Thursday, March 4,2004 11:25 p.m.

Cramming for a biology or political science test isn't the best way to study. Many college students find themselves struggling to retain the information and grasp the concepts at the last minute.

Committee searches for dean of faculties

By Nellie Summerfield · Thursday, March 4,2004 11:24 p.m.

The search for a new vice chancellor of academic affairs and dean of faculties has begun. IU-Bloomington Interim Chancellor Ken Gros Louis appointed a 13-member search committee to find someone to fill the position.

'Simpsons' producer to speak

By Alex Hickey · Thursday, March 4,2004 11:22 p.m.

When Mike Reiss, longtime producer of "The Simpsons" and co-creator of "The Critic," speaks at 7 p.m. tonight at the Indiana Memorial Union in Alumni Hall, he need not worry about shouts of "Boo-urns" streaming from the crowd.

A worthy cause

By Cameron Thibos · Thursday, March 4,2004 11:19 p.m.

I received a letter last week requesting immediate aid for an extremely important cause. The situation is dire and requires the unlimited attention and monetary donations from humanitarians like myself. I am devoting this column to that cause in the hopes fellow IU students will be moved to open their wallets and help those in need.

Web site celebrates artists in the Indiana Hip-Hop movement

By Eric Tash · Thursday, March 4,2004 11:18 p.m.

Dr. Dre, 50 Cent and Eminem all have something in common -- and its not that they are all part of the same record label. They are all from big cities with tremendous exposure.

'Lent' me your ears

By Scott Gorsky and Scott J. Gorsky · Thursday, March 4,2004 11:16 p.m.

We're well into the Lenten season, and while I'm not a Christian, every year I ask myself, "What will I give up this year?" At first I start out with the best intentions. This year, I planned on giving up carbonated drinks because, well, they make me belch. This worked for about six hours until I saw Kroger was having a totally sweet sale on Coke, and I bought two cases.

Comedian Steve Medley makes his return to Bloomington

By Jamie Swhier · Thursday, March 4,2004 11:16 p.m.

Steve Medley, a former IU Student and current traveling comedian who has opened for such comedy headliners as Jay Leno and Dennis Miller, will be returning to campus this weekend to perform five shows.