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Panel discusses strategies for fighting backlash against homosexuals

By Daniel Wells · Monday, March 8,2004 8:27 a.m.

Members of IU's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community proposed strategies to combat the mounting backlash against gay marriage during an OUT-sponsored panel discussion last night at the Indiana Memorial Union. Gay marriage has risen to the forefront of the national debate in recent months, with debate in Massachusetts, San Francisco and all across the country.

Hoosiers end year below .500

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Monday, March 8,2004 1:06 a.m.

As the losses continue to mount for the Hoosiers, so does the frustration. IU finished with its first losing regular season since 1969-70, as No. 17 Wisconsin won 70-52 Saturday in Assembly Hall. Now, without a championship in next week's Big Ten Tournament, the Hoosiers (13-14, 7-9 Big Ten) won't make the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 18 years. Without at least two wins in the Big Ten Tournament, the Hoosiers won't even make the National Invitational Tournament.

A tough goodbye

By Natalie A. Trout · Monday, March 8,2004 1:05 a.m.

Before the game was even over, the look on senior forward A.J. Moye's face summed up the entire Big Ten season of IU basketball. And even after thousands chanted Moye's infamous "A.J. Moye" cheer and a few started up a cheer for senior center George Leach, the emotions still weren't satisfying for Moye. Sad. Disappointed. Frustrated. All words Moye used to describe his feelings after IU's (13-14, 7-9) 70-52 loss to Wisconsin (21-6, 12-4) senior night.

Alumnus speaks on Georgia's future

By Charlie Cszrom and Charlie Szrom · Monday, March 8,2004 1:01 a.m.

New Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili faces a variety of problems as he tries to forge a new path for his small Caucasus country, Richard Miles, IU alumnus and the U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Georgia, said in his lecture Friday in the Walnut Room of the Indiana Memorial Union.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 8,2004 12:56 a.m.

Stanford handed first loss of season SEATTLE -- Top-ranked Stanford lost for the first time this season, falling 75-62 to unranked Washington Saturday. Tre Simmons scored 16 points to help Washington end the Cardinal's effort to complete the first 18-0 season in Pac-10 Conference history. Thursday night, the Cardinal rallied to beat Washington State with a last-second shot.

Voters choose to 'Connect' in RHA

By Michael Zennie · Monday, March 8,2004 12:54 a.m.

The Connect ticket swept the Residence Halls Association elections Tuesday -- and again Friday. Despite the initial decision being postponed because of Eigenmann Hall's ballot box opening three hours late, the winners remained the same.

Court to hear appeal late Tuesday

By Mallory Simon · Monday, March 8,2004 12:54 a.m.

The Student Body Supreme Court has agreed 8-2-1 to hear an appeal filed by members of the Big Red ticket at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Moot Court Room at the School of Law.

Target holds grand opening at College Mall location

By Melanie Knapp · Monday, March 8,2004 12:54 a.m.

Target cleared out its shelves at its old site near College Mall and celebrated its Grand Re-opening March 2 at its new location in College Mall itself, becoming the 1,878th Target store in America.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 8,2004 12:45 a.m.

Athletes take last shot at qualifying for NCAAs Notre Dame's Alex Wilson Invitational served as the final shot at qualifying for next weekend's NCAA Indoor Championships for several men's track athletes. Freshman sprinter David Neville took home the Hoosiers' sole victory from the meet, winning the 200-meters in a time of 21.08, a personal indoor best.

Hoosiers drop Big Ten opener to Northwestern

By Dan Click · Monday, March 8,2004 12:40 a.m.

When the Hoosiers took the court Friday against Northwestern in their Big Ten opener, it once again turned into a "Maalox Moment," as the match wasn't decided until the end. But the Hoosiers fell short to the Wildcats 4-3, to fall to 5-5 on the year and 0-1 in the Big Ten.

Amplify wins 3 of 6 elections complaints

By Michael Zennie · Monday, March 8,2004 12:36 a.m.

The 2004 Residence Halls Association elections were fraught with scandal and accusations of improper campaign behavior.

Season ends in quarterfinals

By Dan Patrick · Monday, March 8,2004 12:36 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- After fighting back from a 14-4 deficit early in the first half, the Hoosiers showed the No. 5 Penn State Nittany Lions what state they were playing in.

All-around effort gives IU sweep

By Cory Steger · Monday, March 8,2004 12:35 a.m.

Led by solid pitching and an offensive outburst, the Hoosiers (7-5) extended their winning streak to six games after sweeping their series with Cleveland State (0-3) this weekend. The sweep also enabled the Hoosiers to move above .500 for the first time this season.

It's all about Hoosier love

By Alex Hickey · Monday, March 8,2004 12:33 a.m.

If you can, even if only for a few moments, forget about all of the disappointment this season entailed. The losses will not resurrect themselves and turn into wins.

In-town Spring Break volunteer chances offered

By Kye Lee · Monday, March 8,2004 12:15 a.m.

TEACH KIDS HOW TO SWIM For those who plan on staying in town over spring break, the YMCA's SPLASH Learn to Swim Program will be needing swim instructors for a one-week intensive class that will be held from March 15 through 19.

Red Cross Month kick-off a success

By Russell Puntenney · Monday, March 8,2004 12:09 a.m.

If the Gak didn't attract people, Tucker's wagging tail did. Both the Play-Doh-like substance and the friendly canine were on hand at Bloomington's College Mall Saturday, drawing visitors to the annual Red Cross Month Kick-Off.

Ophelia Project visits Bloomington

By Jenica Schultz · Monday, March 8,2004 12:07 a.m.

An innovative conference came to Bloomington this weekend. The Monroe County Ophelia Project worked with the national branch to organize a way to use pre-existing programs in the Bloomington community, such as Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Girls Inc. and Girl Scouts, to spread its message and mentoring program.

Last Hoosier Hope

By Natalie A. Trout · Sunday, March 7,2004 11:48 p.m.

Illinois A one-point win over Ohio State Sunday evening put the Fighting Illini on top of the Big Ten, where they take sole possession in the conference. Illinois' (22-5, 13-3 Big Ten) only Big Ten losses came to Purdue at home and on the road at Northwestern and Wisconsin. In his first year at Illinois, Bruce Weber was able to lead the team right into the NCAA Tournament and give the Illini the Big Ten title.

GOP: gay old party?

By Alyson Brodsy and Tony Sams · Sunday, March 7,2004 11:39 p.m.

The Religious Right is so strong the Republican Party can't help but pander to them. They're the strict conservative power structure that is pushing a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriages. They continue to engulf the GOP and to foster contempt for gays. Therefore, I don't blame the Republican Party directly for the amendment's support. I blame the Religious Right.

The call of the weekend

By Alyson Brodsy and Jake Rossman · Sunday, March 7,2004 11:38 p.m.

The winter night's breeze carried the beef and beans smell of a late-night taco bar through the Sample Gates. I was taking a study break, on a walk from the Indiana Memorial Union to Jimmy John's for a late-night sub. A section of sidewalk by Kilroy's on Kirkwood had disappeared under a mass of people standing outside the entrance. I crossed the street to get around. The people were jovial, happily blinded by beer goggles and gushing punch-drunk promiscuity, while I was a pissed-off kind of sober.