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Complaints heard by court

By Jake Rossman · Tuesday, March 25,2003 12:08 a.m.

Action and Crimson representatives deliberated student rights and IU Student Association procedures during an IUSA Supreme Court public hearing, Monday. The court is expected to soon release its decision on whether to admit complaints filed against the Crimson and Unity parties for alleged campaign violations.

Around the Region

Monday, March 24,2003 11:59 p.m.

Elkhart company sends Angel pins to thousands of troops ELKHART -- Thousands of U.S. Marines in the Persian Gulf will soon have guardian angels to watch over them, courtesy of an Elkhart company. The family owned company, called L and B, recently sent 10,000 small brass medallions to Marines stationed in Kuwait. The medallions are stamped with an image of a praying angel.

WFHB expands coverage

By -Kehla West · Monday, March 24,2003 11:57 p.m.

For over ten years, WFHB has served the IU and Bloomington communities.The station runs national and international programs, music from around the world and local news in a format that can't be found anywhere else in Indiana. The last year has seen major changes for WFHB. Since coming off its best fundraising year ever, undergoing management changes and redefining the community that it serves, WFHB says it has re-committed itself to local, national and international news.

Police cruisers go commercial

Monday, March 24,2003 11:56 p.m.

FORT WAYNE -- A debate that has played out across much of the nation has arrived in northeastern Indiana, where several law enforcement agencies are considering letting sponsors pay to put ads on police cars. A few already plan to proceed.

Teen traveling with convicted Indiana murderer found safe

By Don Thompson · Monday, March 24,2003 11:56 p.m.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A 14-year-old Michigan girl missing since March 1 was recovered safely Monday, and her companion, a convicted Indiana murderer, was arrested without incident, the California Highway Patrol said.

Teams have rough break, both lose matches

Monday, March 24,2003 11:37 p.m.

Even a change in the doubles lineup was not enough for No. 21 IU men's tennis team to outplay No. 24 Georgia Tech on Friday. The Hoosiers fell 5-2 in the match.

IU gears up for conference play

By John Rodgers · Monday, March 24,2003 11:36 p.m.

With the Big Ten season opening this weekend, the IU baseball team will look to fine tune itself for conference play today against Saginaw Valley State (10-2) with a 3 p.m. start at Sembower Field. IU (13-2) returned from its spring break in Bradenton, Fla., winning five of six and carrying a three-game winning streak into today's contest.

Bush expected to propose $75 billion for Iraqi war

By Alan Fram · Monday, March 24,2003 11:32 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- President Bush is expected to ask Congress for about $75 billion to pay for the war with Iraq, assuming the war will last about 30 days, and to strengthen counterterrorism efforts at home, lawmakers and congressional aides said Monday.

Singer Celine Dion set on Vegas

By Alyson Brodsy and Adam Goldman · Monday, March 24,2003 11:30 p.m.

LAS VEGAS -- Celine Dion leaves no doubt that she's ready to embrace Las Vegas five nights a week, 40 weeks a year until 2006 with her much-hyped new show, "A New Day." She dances. She swoons. She flies. The newly muscled diva with a tomboyish haircut belts out 23 songs over more than 100 minutes in a Caesars Palace theater designed just for her.

Real stars speak out for 'The Onion'

By Jason Gaddis · Monday, March 24,2003 11:26 p.m.

While The Onion uses sarcasm and parody to mock society and politics, the Onion A.V. Club uses celebrities to mock their own culture. Published in the back of The Onion Web site, behind all the fake news and witty opinion columns is a magazine filled with reviews of music, movies, books and interviews with some of the most unlikely of celebrities.

Rock critic returns to Bloomington

By Michael Tapscott · Monday, March 24,2003 11:24 p.m.

Anthony DeCurtis is the most visible face of rock criticism today. As a frequent contributor to VH1 programming, a contributing editor at Rolling Stone and a Grammy award winning writer to boot, he has established himself at the forefront of his field. At 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, the Union Board will present "Anthony DeCurtis -- The Beatles: Yesterday and Today," in which DeCurtis will lecture and answer questions from the audience.

More than 700 people quarantined

By Alyson Brodsy and D’arcy Doran · Monday, March 24,2003 11:16 p.m.

SINGAPORE -- The government of Singapore ordered about 740 people who may have been exposed to a mysterious flu-like illness to stay home Monday for 10 days in efforts to contain the disease, which has sickened hundreds of people worldwide.

Troops continue toward Baghdad

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 24,2003 11:15 p.m.

Coalition troops pressed toward Baghdad with new wariness on Monday, as militiamen loyal to Saddam Hussein proved they were not a beaten force and sandstorms snarled the advance. Iraq claimed to have shot down two U.S. helicopters and taken two pilots prisoner, a day after more than 20 Americans were killed or captured. Facing a pattern of deadly ambushes and ruses, and with many of Saddam's supporters discarding their uniforms in favor of civilians clothes, coalition forces responded with tough new tactics in the south.

Fame and freedom

By Alyson Brodsy and Evan Ross · Monday, March 24,2003 11:13 p.m.

As America wages war, many are vocally expressing their opposition to the Bush administration's policies. Many protesters are the clichéd, life-long, left-leaning political activists. Others are moderate Americans from the heartland who suddenly feel doubtful that our government is doing the right thing.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 24,2003 11:10 p.m.

Ivy Tech is not second fiddle to IU, or any other university I was extremely disappointed upon reading your recent article, "Don't Dilute My Degree," from the March 4 Indiana Daily Student. Although some valid points were made concerning whether control of educational policies should be in the hands of the legislature or the university, the gist of the article was demeaning in tone concerning the quality of an education received from Ivy Tech State College. The faculty of Ivy Tech State College meet the same credentialing requirements as that of IU or any state university. The course work is just as rigorous; the curriculum material just as challenging. Admittedly, Ivy Tech does not have the same expansive facilities as some institutions in Indiana, but what correlation has been shown between expense of buildings and quality of education? Remember the people who fight and die so others can speak I have long kept silent about the ignorance of the anti-war movement, but after reading about the "The Color of War" program and one of its speakers, Keri Washington, I won't remain quiet any longer. How can an educated person make a comment like, "Soldiers are just foolish. They march around wearing a uniform and carrying a gun, and they look like little kids. But that's exactly what they are?"

Balance in war coverage

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 24,2003 11:08 p.m.

Around this time of the year, nothing seems to be more pervasive a catch phrase than "March Madness." However, our political climate has created an even more memorable expression via CBS' Dan Rather: "When news breaks out, we'll break in."

Saddam addresses his nation and promises victory `is soon'

By Hamza Hendawi · Monday, March 24,2003 12:53 p.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq - With U.S.-led forces closing in on Baghdad, a composed Saddam Hussein tried to rally his people and his troops with a stirring address Monday in which he vowed that allied forces would be crushed and "victory will be ours soon."

Loss ends chance for title run

By Matt Pera · Monday, March 24,2003 1:07 a.m.

BOSTON -- There's an old saying in sports that goes "Defense wins Championships." It is a mantra that has been passed down from coach to coach for generations and has held true on every level. A few examples: The 1985 Chicago Bears won the Super Bowl behind one of the best NFL defenses of all time. The Detroit Pistons of the late 80's and early 90's won two straight NBA titles due, in large part, to their scrappy play that frustrated opponent's offenses. In the 70's, the Pittsburgh Steelers were renowned for their "Steel Curtain" defensive line.

Anniversary show goes on

By David Germain · Monday, March 24,2003 1:06 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- The musical "Chicago" won the best-picture Academy Award on Sunday at an Oscar show overshadowed by the U.S.-led war on Iraq. "Chicago," which had a leading 13 nominations, was shaping up as the big winner numerically, taking the supporting-actress prize for Catherine Zeta-Jones and four technical awards. Chris Cooper won supporting actor for "Adaptation." Adrien Brody was a surprise best actor winner for his role as a Holocaust survivor in "The Pianist," which also netted Roman Polanski the best-director Oscar. Nicole Kidman was named best actress for portraying novelist Virginia Woolf in the somber drama "The Hours." Pedro Almodovar won the original screenplay Oscar for "Talk to Her," and Ronald Harwood the adapted screenplay award for "The Pianist."

IU ousted early in NCAA tourney

By Sarah Meinecke · Monday, March 24,2003 1:05 a.m.

BOSTON -- When IU failed to score in the final 7:55 during the Feb. 1 loss to Louisville, those numbers became infamous. But they just might have been replaced Sunday when the Hoosiers faced the University of Pittsburgh in the second round of the NCAA tournament.