Region

Hoosiers split weekend set, fall behind in Big Ten standings

Tuesday, Jan. 30,2001 12:08 a.m.

The wrestling squad took three out of four matches this weekend, but the sole loss turned out to be a crucial one. Sunday afternoon's 22-11 loss against 9th-ranked Ohio State drops the Hoosiers to 1-2 in Big Ten competition, as the Buckeyes squashed the Hoosers' hopes of moving up in the national rankings.

Michigan State outplays 2nd-ranked Hoosiers

Tuesday, Jan. 30,2001 12:07 a.m.

The hockey team was swept this weekend at Michigan State University. A last-minute empty-net goal resulted in a 7-5 loss Friday, while two goals in the final five minutes of the third period equaled a 4-2 Hoosier loss Saturday. "I think we got outplayed from top to bottom," junior forward and assistant captain Bryan Grant said. "We didn't come out to play Friday night. Once we got the lead, we went back to not playing very well. And Saturday we were terrible."

Swimmer's debut successful, but IU falls to Michigan

By Colin Ross · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 11:58 p.m.

In a meet that started with a ceremony to honor the seniors of the IU men's swimming and diving team and ended in a loss, it was a freshman who stole the show. On Senior Day Saturday, freshman Claes Andersson won both of his single events and proved to be an important part of the 400-yard freestyle relay.

Goldsmith called to service

By Joseph S. Pete · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 11:56 p.m.

During his eight years as Indianapolis mayor, Stephen Goldsmith sought ways to get private charities more involved in providing social services. President George W. Bush is now calling on Goldsmith to take his crusade to the national level.

McDoel Gardens divided on issue

By Joseph S. Pete · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 11:54 p.m.

James R. Davis has lived in the McDoel Gardens neighborhood for much of his life. His parents built a house there decades ago, and he now owns a his own home there. He's paid his taxes and filed all the paperwork with the city whenever he's wanted to make exterior renovations, and he's worried that the property will soon be subject to another level of bureaucracy.

Ticket joins list of IUSA candidacies

By Cory Schouten · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 11:48 p.m.

Labeling its six campus priorities "A Student Quality of Life Platform," Monday, The Golden Ticket announced its candidacy for IU Student Association offices. The Golden Ticket is the fourth group to join the race since the Jan. 18 kickoff. The Golden Ticket will only have executive office candidates and no congressional candidates, members said.

Around The Region

Monday, Jan. 29,2001 11:37 p.m.

2-car crash on I-65 kills Frankfort couple, 2 Schererville teens RENSSELAER, Ind. -- Two Schererville teens and a Frankfort couple died Sunday when their cars collided on Interstate 65 after the teenagers' car crossed the median into oncoming traffic. State Police said Heather Lager, 17, and Emily Zeplakay, 19, were northbound on I-65 about four miles northwest of Rensselaer when Lagar lost control of her Mazda sedan and veered into the median.

Local Libertarian speaks on issues

By Alexis Silas · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 11:33 p.m.

Paul Hager said he wants to make it clear that he isn't evil. "What's evil about getting your message out?" asked the 50-year old software engineer and Bloomington Libertarian. "Politics has two functions: one, as a vehicle for spreading your message, and two, getting yourself elected." The two are related, said Hager, who has run twice for Congress and once for Senate on the Libertarian ticket, against Ind. Sen. Richard Lugar and U.S. Rep. John Hostettler.

Wee Willie's a homestyle treat

Monday, Jan. 29,2001 11:29 p.m.

Imagine the homestyle diners in many movies and in many small towns, where the waitresses know the customers by name and patrons greet each other from across the room. Now imagine that such a place exists in Bloomington. In fact, it does. Wee Willie's, at 1724 S. Walnut St., serves homestyle meals in a friendly, neighborly atmosphere. Our server was prompt and friendly, and our food was prepared in minutes. And Wee Willie's offers inexpensive meals with generous portions.

Program seeks to help students

By Jasmine Flagg · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 11:22 p.m.

For the second year, the University's year-round Upward Bound project is preparing students in grades nine through 12 for a brighter future. The program looks at middle and high schools to find struggling students and aim them toward college. Prospective students must be either low-income or first-generation college attendees. Upward Bound programs operate on grants from the Department of Education.

Be afraid of Bush's education reform plan

By Elizabeth Watkins · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 11:21 p.m.

I don't know about you, but I am scared. I'm not scared by supernatural phenomenon such as ghosts and goblins, by the apocalypse or even by those oddly entrancing Old Navy commercials. I'm scared of a more sinister, dangerous and immediate threat: our newly elected president, George W. Bush. And, with the unveiling of his education reform plan last week, my fears are justified.

City plagued by disasters

By Riddhi Trivedi · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 11:17 p.m.

Ahva Fernandes, a journalist with The Asian Age, has been living on the streets in a car for the last four days. Harnish Panchal, who owns an Internet service providing company, lost one of his two offices and the damage in the other building is yet to be assessed because there are cracks in the walls and pillars and it is too dangerous to venture in to the building even now. Anshul Singh, who works for Hewlett Packard, is living at other people's houses with his family.

Family stories deepen experience at Holocaust museum

By Christina Jewett · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 11:17 p.m.

We all grow up hearing certain stories again and again. One of mine comes when the old brown picture album comes out, and my mom notices my sister or me staring intently at the pictures of the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. The pictures show a frenzy of people, an air of ceremony and a smattering of swastikas.

Super Bowl XXXV's media hype: Enough is enough

By Brian F. Hartz · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 11:13 p.m.

Stop thinking about all those wonderful, clever Super Bowl XXXV commercials for a moment and pay attention. This is for your own benefit.

Internet not for selling children

By Brian Longly · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 11:03 p.m.

Most married couples have dreams that accompany a happy life together. One is to grow old together, loving each other more and more each day. Another, but no less important, is to raise children to carry on the family legacy and to make the world a better place. This dream of children now has two couples engaged in a legal battle that will probably scar all parties involved.

Carruth shames Tarheel state

By Sarah Payton · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 11 p.m.

I am usually so proud to be a Tarheel. Every time the men's basketball team manages to blow it in the second half, I am the first to remind every Hoosier the Heels are No. 6 in the polls.

Around the Arts

Monday, Jan. 29,2001 10:47 p.m.

Vertical Horizon creates contest to promote new CD NEW YORK -- To complement the release of Vertical Horizon's third single, "Best I Ever Had," the band wants to hear their listeners' "best they ever had" romance stories. Radio stations across the country will listen to these stories, and all callers will win a special edition of Vertical Horizon's album and be registered for a grand prize trip to New York for a romantic weekend getaway.

Local Exhibits

Monday, Jan. 29,2001 10:40 p.m.

IU Art Museum, "An Ancient Muse: Classical Themes in Old Master and Modern Prints from the Thimme Collection" and "The Fine Art of Conservation: An Homage to Danae Thimme" exhibits on display until March 4. "Contemporary Sculpture from Malaysia" exhibit on display until April 1. Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free public tours available at 2 p.m. Saturday. For information on group tours, call 855-1045. For information on special exhibits and events, call 855-IUAM. For general information, call 855-5445.

Parking revenue at $2.5 million

By Jennifer Johnson · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 4:51 p.m.

Today, more than 250 students, faculty and visitors to campus will likely find a yellow ticket waiting for them underneath their windshield wiper. They will be asked to pay anywhere from $20 to $200, contributing to a yearly revenue of $2.5 million in parking violations, said director of parking operations Doug Porter. The city of Indianapolis brings in $3 million from parking tickets each year, said Indianapolis Corporation Counsel Jeff Cox.

Women swimmers suffer loss to Lions

By Matt Pera · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 4:48 p.m.

In swimming, first place finishes do not ensure victory. Depth is a very important element of a team's success. The swimmers who finish second through sixth score valuable points that usually dictate the victor at the end of the meet. Penn State displayed such depth this weekend beating IU 207-163. The Hoosiers did beat Michigan State in the three-way meet, 251-118.