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Hoosiers head to Tyson Invitational

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:34 a.m.

The IU men's track and field team looks to extend its success this weekend at the Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark. After five consecutive home meets, the team takes to the road for the first time this year to battle some of the nation's top programs.

IU faces big weekend against tested teams

By Evan Harris · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:33 a.m.

The No. 60 IU men's tennis team enters hostile territory this weekend with its perfect spring season on the line. At 4-0, the Hoosiers face No. 32 Louisville and No. 39 Middle Tennessee State in matches that could test how good IU really is.

IU looking to snap losing streak against Penn St.

By John Wustrow · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:29 a.m.

When IU steps on the mat Friday for senior night to face No. 8 Penn State, the No. 16 Hoosiers will also be up against history. The Hoosiers have never beaten Penn State. The two schools have faced each other seven times in dual meets, with Penn State's 20-19 win in 1999 the closest the Hoosiers have ever come to topping the Nittany Lions.

No signs? No problem

By Alyson Brodsy and Ryan Corazza · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:28 a.m.

It's a familiar scene just inside the doors of Assembly Hall: Groups of zealous, underage male students storm into the stadium clad in sleeveless shirts and headbands ready to cheer on the Hoosier men's basketball team with signs in hand. But just as their tickets are scanned in, the signs are confiscated and their excitement quickly dwindles to frustration and anger. Chances of getting on TV have dwindled to a near impossibility.

IU rebounds with win versus PSU

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:26 a.m.

The Hoosiers did not let some early difficulties get in the way of their seventh Big Ten win last night, picking up a 58-43 victory against Penn State. Both teams struggled in the first half offensively, but a late Hoosier run powered by senior forward Brigett Branson gave IU a six-point cushion going into the break. Branson came into the game averaging two points per game, but finished the night with eight points, four rebounds and three assists.

Stop whining, start cheering

By Ryan Phillips · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:22 a.m.

So I guess it's time to panic. Sitting at 13-7 overall, 5-4 in the Big Ten and after losing four out of their last five, apparently the Hoosiers are done. There's no chance, all is lost. Let's just blow up the season and look toward next year. I mean, being a game and a half out of first place in the Big Ten is absolutely insurmountable. At least, that's the attitude of most people around these parts and I think it's crap.

8 Olympians suspended after failing drug tests

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:21 a.m.

TURIN, Italy -- Eight cross-country skiers competing in the Olympics, including two Americans, were suspended for five days after they were found to have excessive hemoglobin levels, the International Ski Federation announced Thursday.

Hoosiers get shot at Big Ten leader Iowa

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:20 a.m.

IU has seen first-hand evidence of what can happen when a Big Ten team plays with its back to the wall.

Free speech, not violence

By Alyson Brodsy and Bryan Schmidt · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:15 a.m.

The recent controversy surrounding the Danish cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammed provides a good opportunity to examine free speech. Most people don't truly understand what it is, at least not in the context of Western liberal (in the classical sense) democracy. The application of a proper understanding of free speech simplifies this potentially complicated dispute.

Cleaning and orgasms

By Alyson Brodsy and Nina Mehta · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:14 a.m.

Perhaps feminism, now, is an old hat. Like Shakespeare, Betty Friedan writer of "The Feminine Mystique" passed away on her birthday, Feb. 4, at 85. She has been mistaken for a radical, angry with men for suppressing women in the household. But the critics have got it wrong.

Quarter-life crisis

By Alyson Brodsy and Matt Peyton · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:13 a.m.

I turn 20 on Monday. Now of course, this is not as life-altering as turning 21. Nor is it as memorable as 15 (driving permit), 16 (driver's license) or 18 (voting), but it's still kind of a big deal.

Poking around for mud

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:12 a.m.

Anyone who has doubts about the prevalence of Facebook can now sleep soundly this weekend. The online networking community Web site has reached outside the simple college realm and, for better or worse, is now knocking on the doors of potential employers and Indiana congressional races.

Kidnapped journalist pleads for U.S. to agree to demands

By Alyson Brodsy and Diana Elias · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:08 a.m.

KUWAIT CITY -- Kidnapped American journalist Jill Carroll appeared in a video aired Thursday on a private Kuwaiti TV channel, appealing for her supporters to do whatever it takes to win her release and saying "there is a very short time."

Bush says U.S. thwarted 2002 L.A. terrorist attack

By Alyson Brodsy and Deb Riechmann · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:06 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- President Bush said the U.S.-led global War on Terror has "weakened and fractured" al-Qaida and allied groups, outlining as proof new details about the multinational cooperation that foiled purported terrorist plans to fly a commercial airplane into the tallest skyscraper on the West Coast.

Agreement made to extend Patriot Act

By Alyson Brodsy and David Espo · Friday, Feb. 10,2006 12:02 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- A band of Senate Republican holdouts reached agreement with the White House Thursday on minor changes in the Patriot Act, hoping to clear the way for passage of anti-terror legislation that has been stalled in a dispute over protection of civil liberties.

HISTORY HUDDLE

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 11:59 p.m.

HISTORY HUDDLE -- Dennis Perkins, Dominick Day and Danny Hoskins write down answers during the 2006 Black Knowledge Bowl Thursday night at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Grand Ballroom. The three represented Omega Psi Phi during the competition, which included questions about black history and famous black scientists.

Discussion tackles issue of educating women about HIV

By Fatimah Scott · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 11:56 p.m.

A panel of women with HIV discussed ways to prevent other women from contracting the virus through practicing safe sex in a discussion held in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and AIDS Awareness Week 2006. Bloomington Hospital Positive Link sponsored the talk titled "The Secrets of Love" Wednesday night at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center.

Speaker calls for changes in access to higher education

By Zachary Osterman · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 11:55 p.m.

Students, faculty and interested observers gathered in the School of Education Auditorium to hear legal and educational expert Dr. Elias Blake speak on issues facing public universities and diversity to a crowd of several dozen people.

Students strut their stuff in date auction at IMU Gallery

By Michael Sanserino · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 11:52 p.m.

As soon as his name was called, Angelo Perez strutted toward the center of the floor, took off his brown jacket and whipped it over his right shoulder. The overhead lights reflected off his gelled mohawk as he pulled bright red flowers out of his back pocket. Perez confidently posed as the emcee read a short biography about him, in hopes it would inspire someone to shell out some cash. Once the emcee finished and the music faded, the bidding began.

Inmates say ex-trooper confessed to killings

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Feb. 9,2006 11:45 p.m.

BOONVILLE, Ind. -- Two men who spent time in prison with a former state trooper testified during his triple-murder retrial that he confessed behind bars to killing his wife and two young children.