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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.

US road to Baghdad proves deadly

By Ellen Knickmeyer · Monday, March 24,2003 1:05 a.m.

AN NASIRIYAH, Iraq -- U.S.-led forces suffered their worst casualties of the war Sunday in two bloody battles near An Nasiriyah that raged for hours before Iraqi resistance was vanquished. Marines said they would move around the city rather than march through it on the road to Baghdad. The battles at An Nasiriyah drew some attention from the relentless advance of the U.S.-led forces, now less than 100 miles from Baghdad after four days of the ground war. Scores of American military personnel landed in Kurdish territory, as the move to open a northern front gathered strength.

Behrman case continues

By Adam Aasen · Monday, March 24,2003 1:04 a.m.

Following an extensive search of the Morgan County site where Jill Behrman's remains were found last week, investigators packed up March 18, and moved along to the next steps in the process, including analysis of evidence. Skeletal remains discovered by hunters weeks ago were identified as those of Behrman, an IU student missing since May 2000.

Students vacation as war begins in Iraq

By Amy Orringer · Monday, March 24,2003 1:04 a.m.

While many students were able to escape the pressure of class and homework over spring break, there was one reality they could not put out of their minds. Time ran out for Saddam Hussein, and American and Allied forces began dropping bombs in Iraq. News of the war was everywhere -- on TV, on the radio and on every front page.

Student dies on spring break

By Adam VanOsdol · Monday, March 24,2003 1:04 a.m.

An IU student vacationing in Acapulco, Mexico, died over spring break from cardiac arrest and gastrointestinal complications. Brandon Rotstein, a junior from Northbrook, Ill., died in a small airplane as he was being transported to Chicago.

Team wins 4 games over break

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 24,2003 1:01 a.m.

The No. 13 IU water polo team returned home from its seven game spring break road trip with a 4-3 record, improving its overall record to 16-8.

IU spilts games over break, hurt by errors and few runs

By Dan Patrick · Monday, March 24,2003 1 a.m.

While numerous classmates were enjoying spring break, the IU softball team was hard at work with a doubleheader last Tuesday and playing host to the Hoosier Classic for four more games last weekend.

Diver comes up short in title chance

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 24,2003 12:59 a.m.

The Big Ten-Champion women's swimming and diving team concluded a successful season Saturday when they finished 16th at the National Championships in Auburn, Ala.

Sprinters clutch at NCAAs

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 24,2003 12:58 a.m.

The IU women's track and field team finished its indoor season tied for eighth place with UCLA after sending three of its top athletes to the NCAA Indoor Championships in Fayettville, Ark., on March 14-15.

Three compete at championship

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 24,2003 12:58 a.m.

The NCAA wrestling season came to an end Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. By the end of the three-day tournament the Oklahoma State Cowboys had proven they could live up to expectations as they concluded the year holding the No. 1 ranking, their 31st NCAA wrestling title.

Two carry IU to 8th place finish

By Steve Hinson · Monday, March 24,2003 12:57 a.m.

The men's track and field team put on an impressive performance at Fayetteville, Ark., over spring break with a ninth place team finish at the NCAA Championships.

Team goes 4-1 over break

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 24,2003 12:56 a.m.

Spring break went well for the IU baseball team as the Hoosiers finished on a high note with a 4-3 12-inning victory over Vermont Saturday in Bradenton, Fla.

IU ends postseason with 3 wins

Monday, March 24,2003 12:55 a.m.

BOSTON -- While many IU students were sun-worshipping and bar-hopping in exotic tropical getaways, the men's basketball team was still hard at work.

Around the Arts

Monday, March 24,2003 12:40 a.m.

BPP opens spring theater classes he Bloomington Playwrights Project is offering open registration for theater classes offered by the School of Dramatic Arts (SODA). The classes offer various levels of acting, improvisation, playwriting/screenwriting, magic and clowning for all ages -- elementary, middle and high school and adults.

Madonna triumphs at Razzies

By David Germain · Monday, March 24,2003 12:38 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie swept away the competition at the Razzies, an annual spoof of the Academy Awards singling out the worst achievements in film.

IUPD Blotter

Monday, March 24,2003 12:14 a.m.

The following activity was reported by the IU Police Department: March 10 • Freshman Daniel Pack, resident of Collins Living-Learning Center, reported the theft of his bicycle from the south side bicycle racks at Collins. Estimated loss is $345.

Female assaulted outside Forest Quad

Monday, March 24,2003 12:12 a.m.

A female student reported she was assaulted outside Forest Quad around 1:30 a.m. on March 13, according to the IU Police Department.

State begins child support pilot program

By Obaid Khawaja · Monday, March 24,2003 12:11 a.m.

An electronic child support system, designed to cut costs and distribute support funds more quickly, will be implemented by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration this summer. The pilot program will be tested in Marion, Allen and Vanderburgh counties beginning in May and will be evaluated by professors from the School of Public Affairs and Environmental Sciences.