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New learning center planned for Muscatatuck wildlife refuge

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, March 13,2003 11:41 p.m.

SEYMOUR, Ind. -- A new learning center at southern Indiana's Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge is expected to open this fall.

The power of appointment

By Matthew Murray · Thursday, March 13,2003 11:41 p.m.

The United States Constitution assigns the President the duty to "nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint" necessary government officials that aren't otherwise specified in that document.

Luncheon celebrates women

By Kate Lombardi and Katie Lombardi · Thursday, March 13,2003 11:40 p.m.

Close to 400 women attended the 18th annual luncheon to celebrate Women's History Month Wednesday at the Bloomington Convention Center.

High-speed Internet promised if bill passes

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Smith · Thursday, March 13,2003 11:39 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- SBC Communications pledged Thursday to expand high-speed Internet service to 57 more communities in Indiana -- if a bill it has been pushing in the General Assembly passes. The San Antonio-based telecom giant said it would provide the technology, considered crucial for economic development in small communities across the state, within one year of the bill's passage.

Team ready for Florida tourney

By Aaron Beard and John Weinfuss · Thursday, March 13,2003 10:40 p.m.

Just because they're competing over break doesn't mean the men's golf team isn't enjoying some time in the sun. The Hoosiers return to the Sunshine State to compete in the El Diablo Intercollegiate at the El Diablo Golf and Country Club in Citrus Springs, Fla.

First year coaches face off in weekend doubleheader

By Aaron Beard and Daniel Cohen · Thursday, March 13,2003 10:35 p.m.

After Tuesday's home opener cancellation against Illinois State, IU will try again to open their home season by facing Eastern Michigan in a double header on Saturday with games at 1 and 3 p.m.

Bones found in Martinsville are Behrman's

By Adrian Sainz · Thursday, March 13,2003 6 p.m.

Bones found in Morgan County have been confirmed as those of missing IU student Jill Behrman. Past coverage of Jill Behrman

Missing Utah girl found alive

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, March 13,2003 4:13 p.m.

SALT LAKE CITY -- Elizabeth Smart, the 15-year-old girl who vanished from her bedroom nine months ago, was found Wednesday walking down a suburban street with a drifter who had briefly worked at the family's home.

Overseas options offered

By Josh Millrod · Thursday, March 13,2003 12:27 a.m.

Twenty students lounged around on couches waiting for the meeting to start. None of them really knew that by the end they would have all the information they needed to be almost anywhere in the world this time next year.

Couple seeks baby through open adoption

By Samantha Thompson · Thursday, March 13,2003 12:27 a.m.

For Idy, the plan was simple. After graduating from IU in 1992, she moved to Schaumburg, Ill., with her boyfriend Dan. Five years later, they married.

City debates smoking ordinance

By Micah Maidenberg · Thursday, March 13,2003 12:27 a.m.

Whether it was the credibility of research that links cancer to secondhand smoke or the smoking ban's impact on local business, everything at Wednesday night's public comment period on the Bloomington City Council's proposed ordinance was contested by those both in favor and opposed to it.

IU breaks fund raising expectation

By Jess Huffman · Thursday, March 13,2003 12:27 a.m.

IU raised a record $602,400 for the Monroe County United Way in 2002. Although this exceeded the goals of the campaign, the people involved said they hope to raise even more money by getting more students involved in 2003.

Promoting his professor

By Adam Aasen · Thursday, March 13,2003 12:27 a.m.

In 1976, IU trustee Patrick Shoulders was a second year IU-Purdue University Indianapolis Law School student who preferred playing euchre with his fellow students in the lounge over attending his commercial law course.

US relations with France hit sour note

By Christina Galoozis · Thursday, March 13,2003 12:27 a.m.

As the controversy of a possible war with Iraq plagues the globe, some Americans are stunned and perplexed by some of France's recent decisions and actions strongly indicating a lack of support for a U.S.-led military invasion.

Activists to discuss forest conservation

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, March 13,2003 12:26 a.m.

To close the Indiana Public Interest Research Group's Forest Week, a panel of speakers will gather in the Oak Room of the Indiana Memorial Union to discuss the topic "Preserving forests and roadless areas for a healthy future."

Tanning business booms

By Janet Nguyen · Thursday, March 13,2003 12:26 a.m.

Doesn't the thought of relaxing and feeling a blast of heat hit your body sound nice right about now? Wouldn't you like to be in a place where warmth blankets your body all the time? People have already begun trekking to far off warm places, and spring break has not even officially kicked in. Because of spring break, tanning salons have become the place to be the past couple of months. Whether it be tanning to look good or tanning to avoid burning, customers have enjoyed the warmth of the tanning beds bulbs' while getting ready for their week vacation away from school.

What are you doing for break?

By Alyson Brodsy and Cory Schouten · Thursday, March 13,2003 12:24 a.m.

Chances are you've heard the question sometime today. You've probably repeated your answer ad nauseam. And while you were reading this, someone tapped your shoulder and asked, "What are you doing for spring break?" It's the only question anyone will be answering in classes today.

Rematch a chance for redemption

By Matt Pera · Thursday, March 13,2003 12:13 a.m.

IU basketball fans are most likely looking forward to the upcoming spring break -- some time to relax and rest their weak hearts after a season so up and down it could be a new ride at Six Flags. A couple of weeks ago, the Hoosiers' tournament hopes were on life support. They limped back into Assembly Hall after losing two of three games on the road (including a 26-point rout at the hand of Illinois) with a 6-7 conference record. But a two-game home-stand quickly mended their losing ways as they beat Iowa and Minnesota to go one game above .500 in the conference. They were finally off the dreaded bubble -- their tickets to the NCAA tournament all but punched.

Sophomore learns from summer play

By Alex Witteveld · Thursday, March 13,2003 12:10 a.m.

During her freshman year as a Hoosier water polo team member, sophomore Krista Peterson was effective for the Hoosiers. She was the third leading scorer on the team with 50 goals and led the team in assists with 30. Although her freshmen year was impressive, Peterson said she has improved this year largely due to her participation on the Junior National Water Polo team this summer. "Her summer with Junior Nationals really helped her on the defensive end," Coach Barry King said. "The biggest improvement I see in her is on the defensive end where she has made really big strides."

Good reads for plane, car or beach

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Thursday, March 13,2003 12:10 a.m.

Spring break is finally upon the students at IU -- one week without classes, homework and the stress that accompanies college life. Perhaps the greatest aspect of spring break is the large amount of time for leisure reading -- no need to prioritize between class work and reading for pleasure. I put together a list of books that I believe anyone can enjoy during his or her spare time while on spring break. They can be read on a plane, train or automobile. They can be read in a bus, on the beach or while recovering from the night before; all are quick reads and books you won't regret picking up.