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Activist arrested for tree spiking

A long-time Bloomington environmental activist was arrested Thursday and faces preliminary charges of timber spiking. State officials accuse Owen County resident Frank B. Ambrose, 26, of spiking trees -- driving metal spikes into them to prevent logging -- in a state forest last June. The eco-terrorist group Earth Liberation Front took credit for the incident.

Minorities of the world unite

Whenever I hear white heterosexual men complaining about how hard they have it nowadays, I tend to dismiss it as the usual self-pitying whining of ruling-class wannabes when their privileges are challenged. But the other night when I went to Kilroy's to meet some friends for a 21st birthday celebration, what I saw and heard there made me begin to wonder.

From the other bench: Recker to face Hoosiers

Steve Alford broke the hearts of the rest of the Big Ten during his four-year stint at IU. Luke Recker did much of the same, but his Hoosier tenure lasted only two seasons.

Blood centers lack donations

Despite year-round drives, Indiana is experiencing a blood shortage. Blood centers throughout the state need blood, some more severely than others.

Swimming team facing the pressure

Not that the men's swimming team needed any more motivation, but Saturday's noon meet at Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center against Michigan is also Senior Day and the Hoosiers' final home meet of the season.

Hoosiers look to remain unbeaten

The old and the new will collide for the women's tennis team at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the IU Tennis Pavilion. The old -- classic rival Ball State, a team the Hoosiers have handled in all 10 of their prior meetings. The new -- Bowling Green, a team IU has seen once before in team competition. After a fall season with no team meets, the Hoosiers are 2-0 with wins last weekend against Western Michigan and Miami of Ohio. IU breezed by both teams with one loss in the 14 matches.

Swimmers to face Nittany Lions

As the women's swimming team prepares for its last meet of the regular season today, there is a feeling of confidence and determination. The 19th-ranked Hoosiers (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) are having their best season since coach Dorsey Tierney took over three years ago and have their sights set on going undefeated.

Team to face Spartan rematch

After a weekend with one win and one loss to conference rival Miami of Ohio, the hockey team travels to East Lansing, Mich., tonight and Saturday to battle Michigan State.

Lopsided loss is motivation

Throughout this week's practice, IU's wrestlers prepared for Sunday's dual at No. 9 Ohio State. A 39-0 loss to fifth-ranked Illinois one week ago serves as their motivation. What will it take for No. 20 Indiana to recover from Sunday's loss and upset the Buckeyes? For head coach Duane Goldman, the answer is simple.

The road to madness

In two months, the real season will begin. It's been called "March Madness," tourney time, but no matter what it's called, it's where every college basketball team wants to be.

Former state Supreme Court justice shares experiences with law students

Law students received encouragement and insight Wednesday from a former Indiana State Supreme Court justice.

IBM gives IU $1 million grant

Hoosier hoopster speaks on politics

After celebrating President George W. Bush's election victory, more than 50 College Republicans gathered to hear former IU basketball star Kent Benson speak.

Commission opens investigation into Ameritech service quality

Last week the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission opened a formal investigation into the service quality of Ameritech over the past year. The investigation includes alleged violations of state code. In the first three quarters of 2000, the state charges that Ameritech met the standard of restoring service within 24 hours only 66 percent of the time. According to regulatory commission findings, the mean time of response increased from just more than 24 hours in late November of last year, to more than 33 hours a month later.

Students seek to start first Latino fraternity

It is with hopeful hearts that four IU students seek to become the founding fathers of IU's first Latino fraternity, Omega Delta Phi. Now at club status, the potential fraternity finished its first semester with seven members. Three alumni, who formed the interest group last year, are included.

Residents ask council to protect historic area

Sparks flew in the city council chambers Wednesday, as twenty-some residents of the McDoel Gardens neighborhood gave public comment in a meeting that stretched on until midnight. The issue so hotly contested: zoning.

Jesse Jackson's actions deplorable

During the last few years, it has been easy for conservatives to tune Jesse Jackson out. It's obvious to many Jackson is the P. T. Barnum of racial politics, thriving because of Barnum's tenet that there is a sucker born every minute. We just accept that.

India, Pakistan must end violence

Imagine living in a nation that has been in conflict with a neighboring country for nearly 30 years. Envision your family members dressed in army garb. They are potentially moments from dying.

Concert marks anniversary

Local radio station WFHB marks its eighth anniversary this weekend with a concert at Second Story, 201 S. College Ave.

Concert highlights masterful talents

Wednesday's concert at the Musical Arts Center was nothing short of brilliant. It was the first concert performed by the Concert Orchestra this year, and under the guidance of conductor David Effron, the group captivated its audience throughout the two-hour performance.