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Former senator emphasizes importance, relevance of Title IX

By Amber Nicholas · Monday, Feb. 9,2004 12:30 a.m.

Thirty-one years ago, a title was passed that leveled the playing field for women in collegiate sports.

Heart-breaker in double overtime

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Monday, Feb. 9,2004 12:29 a.m.

Even a miracle tip-in to send it to overtime and a long three-pointer to send it to double-overtime couldn't save the Hoosiers Saturday as they fell 84-82 to the Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa sophomore guard Jeff Horner scored on a lay-up with 1.6 seconds left in the second extra period. The loss is the third straight for IU (11-9, 5-4 Big Ten), its second in a row at home. "It was just a back and forth game, and it came down to who wanted it more, and I think they just outplayed us," IU sophomore guard Marshall Strickland said. "Iowa wanted it more today. It was back and forth, and we had opportunity after opportunity to put them away, we just couldn't do it. They out-fought us today." The Hoosiers managed just two points in the second overtime, but the game was still within its reach. IU came up with a stop on a missed shot by Iowa senior guard Brody Boyd. But Horner pulled down the offensive rebound with 17 seconds left, pulled it out and then drove for the winning points for Iowa (12-8, 5-4).

Hound points searchers to Sjodin's disappearance site

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 9,2004 12:21 a.m.

CROOKSTON, Minn. -- Allan Sjodin is convinced his daughter, Dru was here, forced here by Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr., the man charged with kidnapping her. Here is down a quarter-mile driveway ending on a small bluff overlooking the Red Lake River west of Crookston and marked by a city-owned red steel building housing impounded vehicles and bicycles. A few battered vehicles are parked outside in the snow along the locked building.

IUPD investigates bogus call about internship opportunity

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 9,2004 12:20 a.m.

The IU Police Department is investigating a suspicious phone call a student received regarding a bogus internship interview at the Main Library. A man claiming to be recruiting for an internship called freshman Carrie Brock and asked if she had a job or a internship for the summer, IUPD Lt. Jerry Minger said.

IU survey shows Hoosiers rate Indiana public schools highly

By Matt Mattucci · Monday, Feb. 9,2004 12:20 a.m.

A majority of Indiana residents feel positively about the public school system, a survey recently conducted by the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy at IU revealed. The 2003 Public Opinion Survey on Education in Indiana was released Friday.

On the sidelines

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 9,2004 12:16 a.m.

Surprising Biffle wins Daytona pole DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Greg Biffle is full of surprises at Daytona. After winning the Pepsi 400 here in July -- the only rookie in NASCAR's top stock car series to win a race in 2003 -- the former Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series champion grabbed the pole Sunday for the Daytona 500.

Week off helps Hoosiers in pair of wins

By Dan Click · Monday, Feb. 9,2004 12:14 a.m.

If there was any rust from the week layoff, the No. 51 Hoosiers didn't show it as they cruised to victories over Indiana State, 6-1, and Murray State, 7-0 Saturday and Sunday at the IU Tennis Center.

Golden Gophers overpower IU

By Colin Burns · Monday, Feb. 9,2004 12:13 a.m.

The IU wrestling team ran into a buzz saw Saturday night in the form of the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Fresh off a Friday night victory over No. 3 Illinois, the No. 12 neighbors from the north were victorious over the Hoosiers 32-7.

2-day meet prepares IU for conference races

By Steve Slivka · Monday, Feb. 9,2004 12:13 a.m.

Before the start of the two-day Indiana Invitational, IU coach Randy Heisler said the goal for IU was to gain experience of competing in a two-day track and field meet to be ready for the two-day Big Ten conference meet in three weeks.

Relentless, emotional Moye wears heart on sleeve all the time

By Natalie A. Trout · Monday, Feb. 9,2004 12:11 a.m.

There's one IU men's basketball player coach Mike Davis said he wants people talking about: senior guard/forward A.J. Moye. "A.J. Moye is fighting with every inch and drop of energy that he has," Davis said. "He's a guy that's putting it on the line all the time."

IU record in jeopardy

By Alex Hickey · Monday, Feb. 9,2004 12:09 a.m.

In the weekend that saw the movie "Miracle" open in theaters, it seemed fitting that Bracey Wright answered a couple of prayers when he extended Saturday's game into overtime not only once, but twice. It was one of those moments (well, two of those moments) when victory seemed preordained. How could a team that fought back so valiantly possibly lose? But Iowa was the team with the final answer, with Jeff Horner's bank shot providing what could be the nail in this season's coffin.

Food of love

By Suzanna Lindemann and Suzanne Lindemann · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:40 p.m.

Have you been to the mall lately? Have you seen the Hallmark store? Then you've seen the sea of pink and you know Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Valentine's Day is a holiday some people love and others love to hate. Whatever your feelings may be about it, Feb. 14 is a reason to make some good food.

Student talents revealed at Union Board film fest

By Jenica Schultz · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:38 p.m.

The Union Board showcased student talent last weekend when it held the second-annual Student Film Festival in Indiana Memorial Union's Whittenberger Auditorium. The 11 submissions, created by IU students, ranged in genre from silent film to horror. After the movies were screened each night, audience members voted for their favorites for the Audience Choice Awards which were given Saturday night. Some of the filmmakers faced last minute challenges in the creation of their movies for the film festival.

President discusses Iraq war, WMD commission in interview

By Alyson Brodsy and Deb Riechmann · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:38 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- President Bush denied he marched America into war under false pretenses and said Sunday the U.S.-led invasion was necessary because Saddam Hussein could have developed a nuclear weapon.

Troupe lights up stage with stories, lively characters

By -Jenny Kobiela · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:38 p.m.

Amelia Bedelia and other literary pals invaded the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Saturday afternoon, with the help of Story Salad productions. Story Salad is a four-person, national children's touring company that presents approximately one-hour musical shows based on children's books and stories.

Variety of genres featured in weekend shows

By -Jenny Kobiela · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:37 p.m.

IU faculty and students presented "An Evening of Contemporary Dance" Thursday and Friday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The performance featured a diverse range of dance styles, all choreographed by IU faculty from the schools of Kinesiology and Music and the department of African American and African Diaspora Studies and performed by IU students.

Woman of the Year nominees announced

By Jackie Corgan · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:34 p.m.

For many, it's no surprise Indiana State Senator Vi Simpson is highly regarded in Bloomington. Her local and state-wide involvement made her the candidate and recipient of Bloomington's 2004 Woman of the Year, an award that recognizes lifetime achievement.

Wonderlab seeks to encourage health

By Monica Dix · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:34 p.m.

Fans of the IU women's basketball team were able to get up close and personal Saturday afternoon when the team visited WonderLab, a hands-on science museum for all ages, in order to promote healthy lifestyle choices. The day's activities, titled "Science of Sport," were comprised of three different stations run by different team members where participants tested their shooting, jumping and reaction time abilities.

Louis program stirs memories

By Ryan Want · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:33 p.m.

Thursday, the Monroe County Library celebrated Black History Month with a program on the late African-American boxing legend, Joe Louis (1914-1981). The program featured William Wiggins, professor emeritus of African American and African Diaspora Studies. Wiggins discussed the life and times of Joe Louis, and why his image has appeared in countless books, movies, poems and various types of music.

Turkish teen rescued from rubble

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Feb. 8,2004 11:29 p.m.

ISTANBUL, Turkey -- A 16-year-old buried in a collapsed apartment building in central Turkey was pulled alive from the wreckage Sunday -- six days after the disaster.