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Wolverines: tough road to repeat

The University of Michigan shocked everyone last year when the underdog Wolverines shut out top-ranked Iowa 2-0 in the Big Ten Softball Championships to take home the conference crown. But if the national polls are any indication, the Wolverines enter Big Ten action this week facing yet another uphill climb in their title defense.

Co-captains share team, friendship

Softball players Stormy Hanson and Brooke Monroe think they have a bond that will last a lifetime. How do they know they've forged a lifelong friendship? Perhaps it's because Hanson can wake Monroe at 3 a.m., for fear Bigfoot is outside her window.

Team eyes postseason play

The softball team has struggled to a 10-19 pre-conference record, and it won't get any easier with conference play set to begin today. IU embarks on its goal of making it to the Big Ten tournament with a doubleheader against Wisconsin (17-12) at 2 p.m. at the IU Softball Field. "I think Wisconsin is definitely going to be a tough opponent," coach Diane Stephenson said. "I talked to the team, and we definitely know we have to step it up a notch to be competitive in the Big Ten."

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Students in LAMP program commit to series of Riley Hospital fundraisers

Students in the spring semester of X333, "Managing Business Functions," which is part of the Liberal Arts and Management Program, decided to do more with their semester than take tests and study.

Graduate student to represent Sweden in Baha'i Center gardens dedication

Graduate student Gregory Maytan is one of 19 people representing Sweden in the dedication ceremonies of the International Baha'i Center gardens and terraces May 22 in Haifa, Israel.

Dean to present annual awards for contributions to campus

A handful of students, faculty, staff and community members gathered Wednesday at the Indiana Memorial Union to receive thanks for their dedication to the University, specifically the Bloomington campus.

Around The Campus

Presentation reveals dangers of pornography

After beginning a two-hour long presentation called "The Power of Porn" by showing numerous Calvin Klein advertisements, Gene McConnell told more than 350 students his story of battle and victory with the pornography industry.

Student groups unite to celebrate women's accomplishments, rights

Women's accomplishments, social struggles and political rights will be the focus of discussion and celebration Monday night in an event sponsored by the Women's Student Association and the Feminist Majority Alliance.

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City council approves funds for skating rink renovation

Wednesday, the Bloomington city council authorized the appropriation of $250,000 to renovate the Frank Southern Center ice skating area. Mick Renneisen, Parks and Recreation Department director, said another $300,000 had already been raised to help provide finances for the renovations. Of this, $150,000 came from a previous grant from the council, $50,000 from a Lilly grant and $100,000 from the Build Indiana Fund.

Panel addresses federal faith-based initiatives

Six panelists discussing President George W. Bush's faith-based initiatives managed to agree on the controversial topic Wednesday during a meeting at the Bloomington Unitarian Universalist Church. Although strengths of the program were highlighted, panelists said they are concerned about compromising religious values and drawing closer government scrutiny.

Money talks, especially in campaigns

Got free speech? It's a wonderful thing, isn't it? Cherish it while you have it -- McCain-Feingold is on the way. If the current version of that U.S. Senate bill is passed, a large portion of Americans' free speech rights could disappear overnight. If you hate reading about campaign finance laws, read no further: That's it in a nutshell. And America should be outraged.

GLBT youth need role models

Just before this year's Oscars ceremony, a writer named Norah Vincent published an impassioned article in the Los Angeles Times, urging gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered Hollywood actors and actresses to come out publicly. Doing so, she declared, would provide good role models for gay youth, whom she depicted as piteous suicide candidates. In fact, she began her essay by asking the reader to imagine a gay boy preparing the noose he would use to hang himself, a young lesbian inhaling auto exhaust in a sealed garage.

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Police arrest man on several warrants Police arrested a Bloomington man Tuesday who had warrants out for his arrest in two counties.

Dockside gambling scuttled

Legislation that would have legalized dockside gambling in Indiana was spiked by a Senate committee Wednesday. The Republican-controlled Senate Rules Committee voted down the bill 5-3 across party lines.

Returning riders take top women's spots

Kappa Alpha Theta senior Krissy Johnson can't seem to beat Alpha Delta Pi senior Emily Derkasch.

Trainers help athletes stay healthy

While coaches often prepare the game plan and athletes execute on the field, there is another group of people at IU that helps the athletic teams achieve -- the student athletic trainers.

Mission: Love

While Eastern Europe is not considered the hot spot for spring breakers, IU and Miami of Ohio students decided to travel across oceans and countries to the small, war-torn territory known to natives as Kosova. The trip was one of many overseas spring break trips sponsored by Campus Crusade for Christ.