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Pre-Big Ten schedule acts as gauntlet for IU

By Andy Romey · Friday, Feb. 11,2005 1:02 a.m.

The IU women's tennis team is about halfway through its trek -- a trek through one of the hardest non-conference schedules in the country. This weekend brings No. 30 Wake Forest, No. 19 Texas A&M and Butler University to the IU Varsity Tennis Center for yet another step along the road.

Hoosiers continue road woes at PSU

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Feb. 11,2005 1 a.m.

Finding a way to win on the road during conference play is something IU has been searching for all season. The search will continue for at least one more game as the Hoosiers fell to No. 25 Penn State 67-45 in University Park, Pa. at the Bryce Jordan Center.

IU takes on West Coast

By Steve Brennan · Friday, Feb. 11,2005 12:59 a.m.

The IU women's water polo team never backs down from a challenge. The team competed valiantly in its season opener against No. 1 UCLA, falling just short of victory. But rather than dwell on a tough loss, the team took lessons from the UCLA game and used them to defeat then-No. 9 Michigan. The Hoosiers will bring that same toughness to Palo Alto, Calif., this weekend for the Stanford Invitational.

IU faces 2 tough weekend opponents

By Eamonn Brennan · Friday, Feb. 11,2005 12:57 a.m.

If the IU men's tennis team was getting used to playing at home, that routine is about to break in a large way. The Hoosiers will swing southeast this weekend for two hard-hitting engagements against ranked teams, No. 9 Virginia and No. 57 North Carolina State, two teams with stellar early season records and tough lineups.

Bubble trouble

By Matt Glenesk · Friday, Feb. 11,2005 12:55 a.m.

The art of blowing a perfect bubble has been a long-valued trait, ranking up there with the ability to land the immaculate belly flop or construct a beautiful macaroni necklace. Whether it's Doublemint, Big Red, Bubblicious' Gonzo Grape or their new advent, LeBron's Lightning Lemonade, being able to blow a beach ball-sized bubble vaulted you atop the playground hierarchy.

Giambi apologizes but won't say why

By Alyson Brodsy and Ronald Blum · Friday, Feb. 11,2005 12:55 a.m.

NEW YORK - Jason Giambi twiddled his thumbs, crossed his legs and fidgeted in his chair. He said he was sorry five times. He apologized three times. To the New York Yankees. To his teammates. To the fans. But he never said why. And he never talked about using steroids, never mentioned the word.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Feb. 11,2005 12:54 a.m.

NEW YORK -- The NHL and the players' association broke off talks Thursday as the clock ticked down to a weekend deadline for saving what little is left of the season.

'Up all night' to benefit Special Olympics

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Friday, Feb. 11,2005 12:29 a.m.

Right hand blue. Left foot red. Everything from Twister to a Gladiator Challenge to a couple of reality TV stars will be at Spirit of Sport tonight in Wildermuth Gym at the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. The event begins at 5 p.m. and carries on until 3 a.m. Saturday morning, but it's more than just an excuse to stay up all night to play.

Affecting affection

By Adam Sedia · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:59 p.m.

For many people -- more than just couples -- Valentine's Day is far from an occasion to celebrate. For those of us, like myself, who are very much single, seeing the surrounding atmosphere dripping with romantic sentiment can be quite frustrating, even depressing.

Around The State

Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:54 p.m.

Senate OKs bill to require pledge, moment of silence INDIANAPOLIS -- The state Senate approved a bill Thursday that would require Indiana schools to lead students in the Pledge of Allegiance and offer a moment of silence every day.

Students allowed to dig for answers in Israel

By Hannah Lodge · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:48 p.m.

This summer IU students interested in studying abroad will have a chance to learn about the history of ancient Israel personally. There's just one catch: They may get a little dirty.

Parking attendant robbed near Read

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:46 p.m.

At 8:20 p.m. a parking attendant was robbed while working at the Jordan Ave. parking garage north of Read Center according to IU Police Department reports.

Recovered pope released from hospital

By Alyson Brodsy and William J. Kole · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:46 p.m.

VATICAN CITY -- Pope John Paul II left a Rome hospital in his white popemobile Thursday, 10 days after suffering breathing spasms that left him bedridden and rekindled debate about his ability to continue leading the Roman Catholic Church.

On offense against offensiveness

By George Lyle IV · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:41 p.m.

Wednesday afternoon, king-sized snowflakes fell from the Bloomington sky. Standing in the snow by the Sample Gates were 20 or so Hispanic students and their supporters, holding up signs and protesting in silence. The snowflakes were big, but not as big as the chip on the collective shoulder of the IU Hispanic community.

Date auction unites Latinos

By Brandon S Morley · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:39 p.m.

"Give me five dollars" was the name of the game last night in the Indiana Memorial Union Gallery. Latinos Unidos held a date auction to raise money for an annual athletic event and to raise cultural awareness towards the Latino community at IU.

Social insecurity

By Kirk Nathanson · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:25 p.m.

Last week the President told us the state of our union is "confident and strong." What he neglected to mention was that it was Opposite Day at the White House, and the definition of "confident" was "blindly arrogant," and "strong" really meant "crashing and burning."

State employee charged with theft

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:25 p.m.

FORT WAYNE -- A former high school employee has been charged with stealing almost $34,000 from school accounts in 2002 and 2003.

Legislation introduced to reimburse active soldiers

By Alyson Brodsy and Kimberly Hefling · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:24 p.m.

EVANSVILLE -- When duty called him to Afghanistan, Dr. Anthony Carter closed his family medical practice in the tiny Kentucky town of Tompkinsville and laid off his 10 employees.

RPS: Really Poor Service

By Jeff Alsott and Jeff Alstott · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:21 p.m.

Residential Programs and Services sucks. As far as I can see, the entire meal system is designed to produce large quantities of cash for the University, which it does very well. This money comes from the students, though, and given what they're getting in return, students are getting screwed.

Love diversity this February

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Feb. 10,2005 11:18 p.m.

Throughout this month, there are a variety of opportunities for IU students of all races to participate in Black History Month -- from art fairs to lectures to drum beatings and many other events at the Neal-Marshall Black Cultural Center and around campus.