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Purdue: what's not to love?

By Alex Hickey · Friday, Feb. 13,2004 1:01 a.m.

It must be Valentine's Day. How do I know this? Maybe it's because of the love and scent of fine champagnia that permeate the air of my swingin' bachelor pad. Or perhaps that is the smell of dirty laundry and stale beer. Alas, hate is also in the air. A Valentine's Day match-up between IU and Purdue will hardly have lots of cuddling to offer. Fisticuffs, on the other hand, are a distinct possibility.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Feb. 13,2004 1 a.m.

Bonds' trainer among charged WASHINGTON -- Barry Bonds' personal trainer, a track coach and top executives of a San Francisco-area nutritional supplements lab were charged Thursday with running an illegal drug distribution operation. The 42-count federal indictment returned by a grand jury in San Francisco and obtained by The Associated Press alleges the scheme provided anabolic steroids, human growth hormone, EPO and other drugs to major league baseball and NFL players, as well as track and field stars.

Post players 'have each other's back'

By Dan Patrick · Friday, Feb. 13,2004 12:58 a.m.

The Northwestern Wildcats dealt the Hoosiers their sixth straight loss last night, dropping IU to 3-9 in Big Ten action, and giving the Wildcats their first conference victory of the season. IU sophomore Cyndi Valentin led all scorers in the game with 15 points while sophomore Angela Hawkins scored eight points and coralled 13 rebounds, good for her second straight double-digit rebounding effort.

More students using IU dating Web sites

By Amber Nicholas · Friday, Feb. 13,2004 12:58 a.m.

The days of face-to-face rejection when asking that cute girl or guy out on a date are over thanks to Internet matchmaking services. Finding a perfect match for a date through these services is a growing trend for IU students. Web sites www.IUMeet.com and www.Hoosiersingles.com are designed as a way for students to meet and make new connections outside of the classroom and noisy parties.

IU hosts No. 9 Duke

By Jeff Fuldauer · Friday, Feb. 13,2004 12:58 a.m.

Off to their best start since the spring of 2002, Lin Loring's IU Hoosiers (4-1) face their toughest test of the year as they play host to the No. 10 Duke Blue Devils Sunday. Duke is the third of 15 ranked opponents the Hoosiers will face this season. After knocking off then-No. 10 Tennessee and playing a tough road match against No. 18 Arizona State, IU will have to bear down to protect their home courts from one of the most talented teams in the country.

RIVALRY on the road

By Natalie A. Trout · Friday, Feb. 13,2004 12:57 a.m.

IU and Purdue have more in common than their game on Saturday. The teams both carry two home Big Ten losses. The Hoosiers' two losses came to Illinois and Iowa, while Purdue suffered defeats to Ohio State and Northwestern. Now IU (12-9, 6-4) hopes to hand Purdue (15-8, 5-5) yet another loss in West Lafayette. The contest takes place only three days after Purdue suffered its latest home loss to Northwestern 40-39. IU coach Mike Davis said it is hard to explain how teams like IU and Purdue have two home losses and also how Purdue only scored 39 points in their contest with Northwestern. Davis said Purdue coming off a home loss could work for or against the Hoosiers.

Bill targets alcohol containers

By Holly Johnson and Holy Johnson · Friday, Feb. 13,2004 12:48 a.m.

A bill amending existing Indiana open container legislation that passed the State Senate in late January will move on for consideration in the House Public Policy Committee this month.

Student hacker suspect charged

By Mallory Simon · Friday, Feb. 13,2004 12:48 a.m.

The Campus Judicial Board has officially filed charges against the student accused of hacking into IU's Emergency Web site and posting a false emergency alert last month. Sophomore Benjamin Brodsky is scheduled to have a judicial conference March 1 and is charged with "disorderly conduct which interferes with teaching, research, administration, or other University or University-authorized activity" and "violation of other published University policies or rules," according to a letter Brodsky received from the Judicial Board.

Ladies First: beyond the etiquette

By Kristen DaRosa · Friday, Feb. 13,2004 12:48 a.m.

Their voices may be angelic, but that doesn't mean you won't hear them singing Madonna's "Like A Virgin" at Bears Place on Thursday nights. The women of Ladies First, often thought of as the female version of Straight No Chaser, are a 13-member a cappella group sponsored by the IU Alumni Association for one blatant reason -- they can sing like angels.

Student ID numbers to change

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Friday, Feb. 13,2004 12:48 a.m.

IU's number is up. Following in the footsteps of other state schools, IU is planning to replace its student identification number system so students will no longer be identified by their social security numbers. Instead, students will be assigned random 10-digit numbers. The change is being made as IU converts to the Student Information System software the University began running this spring, said IU Spokeswoman Jane Jankowski.

MPRI treats its first patients

By Brian Janosch · Friday, Feb. 13,2004 12:33 a.m.

The future of cancer treatment arrived at Bloomington this week with the opening of the Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute. The MPRI began treating its first patient Wednesday, using an advanced form of radiation involving the acceleration of protons, which can kill tumors untreatable by conventional radiation.

Scholars begin stay at IU

By Rami Chami · Friday, Feb. 13,2004 12:32 a.m.

Eight of the 25 Iraqis awarded J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarships in January arrived in Bloomington Feb. 6. Since then, they have been busy searching for accommodation, attending orientation classes and adjusting to their new environment. The recipients of the Fulbright Scholarship come from all over Iraq and represent several of the various ethnic groups in the country.

SBC replacing campus phone lines

By Mallory Simon · Friday, Feb. 13,2004 12:29 a.m.

The large yellow tents, trucks and machinery that have lined 10th street for the last few weeks have caught the eye of passers-by and increased their curiosity as to what work is being done. Southern Bell Company workers are splicing nearly 5,000 underground cable lines and replacing them with new ones. During the repairs, phone service will only be affected for about three seconds.

Pro-Aristide militants crush protest

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Norton · Friday, Feb. 13,2004 12:23 a.m.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Militants crushed a rally against Haiti's president before it began Thursday, setting up flaming barricades along the route of a protest march and hurling stones as demonstrators tried to gather in the capital.

City Officials marry gay couple

By Alyson Brodsy and Lisa Leff · Friday, Feb. 13,2004 12:22 a.m.

SAN FRANCISCO -- In a bold political and legal challenge to California law, city authorities officiated the marriage of a lesbian couple Thursday and said they will issue more gay marriage licenses.

U.N. discovers Iran nuclear secrets

By Alyson Brodsy and George Jahn · Friday, Feb. 13,2004 12:21 a.m.

VIENNA, Austria -- U.N. inspectors sifting through Iran's nuclear files have discovered drawings of high-tech equipment that can be used to make weapons-grade uranium -- a new link to the black market headed by the father of Pakistan's atomic bomb -- diplomats said Thursday.

Heat rises on mercury issue

By Dallas Moorhead · Friday, Feb. 13,2004 12:19 a.m.

The Indiana Student Public Interest Research Group organized a postcard drive Thursday at the Wright Quad formal lounge to advocate mercury awareness. The informational event was part of their Mercury Awareness Week. Wendy Freeman, a graduate student with the School of Public Affairs and Environmental Sciences, was on-hand to inform students of the dangers of mercury pollution and to gain support for their cause.

Romantic dates at good rates

By Michelle Manchir · Thursday, Feb. 12,2004 11:59 p.m.

Between the dozen long-stem roses, the rich chocolate assortment in a heart-shaped box and the romantic table for two at a fine restaurant, the "traditional" Valentine's Day can leave the wallet feeling pretty empty at the end of the night.

Top 10 gestures to prove your love

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Thursday, Feb. 12,2004 11:56 p.m.

Every year people look forward to Valentine's Day, and why not? It is the one day when you get to shamelessly express your love to you boyfriend or girlfriend. Though the concept is endearing, many people find themselves under a great deal of pressure to live up to the standards of such a romantic day.

Modernized 'Les Yeux Noirs' group kicks off Lotus Concert series

By Andrew Welfe and Andrew Welfle · Thursday, Feb. 12,2004 11:55 p.m.

There is an old proverb that says, "Variety is the spice of life." And it is true -- someone who enjoys a wide variety of literature is usually better-read than someone who only reads Victorian novels or sports magazines. Many believe someone who loves Italian, Mexican and French food usually fares better than one who eats exclusively at McDonald's.