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Juniors lead 9th-place finish

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 8,2002 2:01 a.m.

The IU men's golf team posted a final round score of 295 in the Marshall Invitational on Saturday. The Hoosiers tied with Wisconsin for ninth place in the 20-team field.

Cultures combine

By Julia Balnford and Julia Blanford · Monday, April 8,2002 1:34 a.m.

The new Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center was host to the Asian American Association's ninth annual "Taste of Asia" on Saturday. The event allowed visitors to witness not only the distinct cultural characteristics of India, Thailand, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Vietnam, but to also see an idea of "fusion" among multiple organizations.

Hip hop festival takes over IU for week

By Sarah Trotto · Monday, April 8,2002 1:27 a.m.

The average IU student could watch and listen to hip hop on MTV or BET, but he or she would likely miss hip hop that stimulates the mind -- rather than just the body with funky beats -- through positive social messages.

Looking back at Rearview Mirror

By Andy Garrison · Monday, April 8,2002 12:59 a.m.

The dimly-lit red lights surrounding the stage at Bluebird Nightclub on Thursday night glistened off the foreheads of rock quartet Rearview Mirror as it prepared to delve into its 11-song set of driving hard rock for a crowd of less than 50 people.

"What the Butler Saw" an enjoyable experience

By By Jonathan Sanders and Jonathan Sanders · Monday, April 8,2002 12:55 a.m.

You may ask yourself a few questions at the start of this article. Of course, the most imminent would be, what made "What the Butler Saw" worthwhile to see? All I can say is this: Start with a touch of infidelity. Then stir in elements of homosexuality, insanity, sex, cops, drugs, blackmail and intrigue.

Around The Region

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 8,2002 12:37 a.m.

DePauw reports students safe after fire damages dorm More Hoosiers do taxes online

Bloomington woman defies boundaries

By Colleen Koch and Colleen Star Koch · Monday, April 8,2002 12:34 a.m.

Charlotte Zietlow has been very active in the Bloomington government and community for the past 30 years, and she has been a pioneer among women in Indiana. She was one of the first female entrepreneurs in the area. She was also the city's first female member -- and eventually president -- of city council, as well as the first female and president of the city commission.

Men make better friends

By Kate Lombardi and Katie Lombardi · Monday, April 8,2002 12:14 a.m.

I am sorry to go against my gender on this, but men have far better relationships with other men than women do with other women. Since being at IU, for every cool woman I have met, I can honestly say I have met five men who are just as cool.

Zinn off the mark with ideas

By Ben Piper · Monday, April 8,2002 12:09 a.m.

If dissent is patriotic, Howard Zinn's lecture at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre Friday was about as patriotic as it gets.

Raising tuition harms all

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 8,2002 12:06 a.m.

Trustees agreed unanimously Friday with IU president Myles Brand to raise tuition by percent, along with a $100 per semester technology fee increase, in response to Indiana legislators' inaction on the state's budget deficit. In-state students will see an additional $577.60 on their bursar bills next year, with out-of-state students facing a rise of $1,453.70.

Recap of Zinn's lecture in Bloomington

By Courtney Brooks · Monday, April 8,2002 12 a.m.

He accused the United States government of imperialism, argued that terrorism cannot be defeated with bombs and appealed for Israelis to leave occupied territories.

Political activist to speak about terrorism, war

By Alyson Brodsy and Courtney Brooks · Thursday, April 4,2002 11:52 p.m.

Until today, anti-war sentiment has generally only been visible by the tents in Dunn Meadow. It is taking on a different face this afternoon through Howard Zinn, a long-time war activist. He will speak on "Terrorism, War and Resistance" as part of Union Board's lecture series. The renowned historian, retired professor of political science, former Air Force bombardier and current political columnist of Progressive magazine will speak during a free event at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre at noon.

New administration supports GPSO

By -Meghan Dwyer and Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 4,2002 11:52 p.m.

The Kirkwood Administration, in lieu of its recent victory in the IU Student Association election, is supporting the Graduate and Professional Student Organization in its quest for independence from IUSA.

Bush urges Israel to end incursion

By Alyson Brodsy and Ron Fournier · Thursday, April 4,2002 11:52 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- Under pressure to curb Middle East violence, President Bush urged Israel Thursday to pull its troops back from Palestinian cities and dismissed Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat as a failed leader who "betrayed the hopes of his people." He ordered Secretary of State Colin Powell to the region next week seeking a cease-fire. With Powell standing at his side in the Rose Garden, Bush pressed Arab leaders to do more to end terrorism and emulate the peacemaking traditions begun by the late President Anwar Sadat of Egypt and King Hussein of Jordan and carried forward by their successors, Hosni Mubarak and King Abdullah.

Students raise money to benefit Jill's House

By Alyson Brodsy and Laura Purdy · Thursday, April 4,2002 11:50 p.m.

In Tuesday's Business X333: Integrating Business class, professor David Rubinstein asked for volunteers to frisk him. He emptied his pockets, lifted his arms, and one of his students patted him down. Afterward, Rubinstein asked if the search was a thorough one as he brandished a permanent marker he had hidden in his sock.

Former Hoosier moves up in ranks

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 4,2002 11:30 p.m.

Morgantown, W.Va. -- Spurned by Bob Huggins and others, West Virginia hired Bowling Green's Dan Dakich as its head coach Thursday. Dakich played at IU and was an assistant to Bob Knight for 11 years there. At West Virginia, he'll try to rebuild a team that set records for losses in two of the past four seasons and was racked with discipline problems. The Mountaineers were 8-20 this season, 1-15 in the Big East.

Windy weather plagues trials

Thursday, April 4,2002 11:29 p.m.

Braving strong winds and cold weather is a hard task for any Little 500 rider. Braving it alone can be even harder. The first series event of Little 500 was held Wednesday. Individual Time Trials (ITT) began at 4 p.m. and carried into the evening when the last riders took the track a little after 10 p.m.

Injuries derail Hoosiers after good start to season

By Zack Eldridge · Thursday, April 4,2002 11:28 p.m.

The IU men's tennis team appeared to be on the right track at the beginning of the spring season. After winning five of their first seven matches, the Hoosiers were confident, with hopes to contend for the Big Ten regular season championship and a berth in the NCAA Tournament.

Conference Weekend comes to IU

By Alyson Brodsy and Tyler Hoeppner · Thursday, April 4,2002 11:27 p.m.

This weekend is an important one for the women's water polo team. It plays host to the Collegiate Water Polo Association Conference Weekend. The Hoosiers hope to produce some victories that will help their seeding in the Conference Championships.

Big Ten matches

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 4,2002 11:26 p.m.

Fresh off a victory over rival Purdue last Saturday, the IU women's tennis team will travel to two different Big Ten foes this weekend, looking to move up in the conference standings. The Hoosiers travel to Wisconsin Saturday for a 10 a.m. start and to Minnesota Sunday for another 10 a.m. start.