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Meetthe Alabama Slamma'

By John Rodgers · Monday, Feb. 28,2005 1:19 a.m.

One man, one day -- an 18-year-old's dream came true.

Hoosiers take 2nd in Big Tens

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Monday, Feb. 28,2005 1:14 a.m.

The men's track team did everything it could to contend for the Big Ten Indoor Track title this weekend. As consolation, the team notched its highest finish since 1992's conference title with a runner-up effort Saturday and Sunday.

Hoosiers fall to Iowa in season finale

By Matt Ostrega · Monday, Feb. 28,2005 1:14 a.m.

Too little, too late. That was the story for the IU women's basketball team Sunday night as they dropped their third consecutive game, 56-53, to Iowa in the season finale.

On the sldelines

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 28,2005 12:47 a.m.

Senior Dominika Walterova was ill and lost her singles match by default -- this was the only point scored on IU's women's tennis team in two victories against Marquette University and No. 44 Western Michigan University Saturday.

Tourney talks 'résumé' again

By Matt Glenesk · Monday, Feb. 28,2005 12:44 a.m.

With graduation approaching faster than it takes Pat Ewing Jr. to foul out, it's about time I polish up my résumé.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 28,2005 12:44 a.m.

Softball's offensive woes continue in Tulsa tournament The IU women's softball team hoped to rebound from two consecutive losses when it headed to Tulsa, Okla., for the Holiday Inn-Select Tulsa Festival this past weekend. Unfortunately, the Hoosiers came away with only one victory in their four games as their offense continued to struggle.

IU loses in 2nd round of tough tourney

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 28,2005 12:43 a.m.

IU's No. 6 water polo team started the weekend off on a strong note, beating Cal State-San Bernardino 14-4. Freshman center Carolyn Conway posted the team's first goal 24 seconds into the game. By halftime, IU had jumped out to an 11-2 advantage. Conway and senior attacker Krista Peterson accounted for most of the scoring -- each finishing with a hat trick.

Hoosiers drop 2nd in a row

By Eamonn Brennan · Monday, Feb. 28,2005 12:42 a.m.

The IU men's tennis team has had close match after close match this spring, and right now, the close ones aren't falling the Hoosiers' way. The latest close contest came Sunday at the IU Tennis Center, as IU was downed by No. 17 Vanderbilt, 4-2.

Residents gather for 'Bowl For Kid's Sake'

By Andy Romey · Monday, Feb. 28,2005 12:31 a.m.

Residents of Bloomington, students and citizens alike, filled Suburban Lanes bowling alley this weekend to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana's largest fundraising campaign, "Bowl For Kids' Sake." The bowling only goes on for a short time in February and March, but the event begins in November with a call-out luncheon for teams and donations to be pulled together.

Psychology professor personalizes class

By Kimberly Laughlin · Monday, Feb. 28,2005 12:30 a.m.

Classes held in big lecture halls can make for an impersonal learning experience. Some students get into a habit of slinking in late, jotting down notes without comprehending what they are writing and then leaving at the first opportunity, knowing few people will notice. The professor, at times, can become simply a distant figure.

CASI expects to run out of funds

By Trevor brown · Monday, Feb. 28,2005 12:29 a.m.

Student organizations might be seriously disappointed next time they apply for a Commitment to Assist Student Initiatives (CASI) grant to fund one of their events. As of now, CASI is over budget and in risk of running out of funds.

2 nabbed in pet house caper

By Michael Beal · Monday, Feb. 28,2005 12:12 a.m.

One digital camera, one Palm Pilot, and more than $1,500 was stolen from the home of Bloomington's homeless and abandoned kitten and puppy population in the early morning hours of Feb. 18.

Production examines female sexuality

By Kathlyn Von Rohr · Monday, Feb. 28,2005 12:11 a.m.

Margaret Goodwin performed the monologue "My Angry Vagina" Thursday night.

Opera based on historical execution of nuns

By Adam Sedia · Monday, Feb. 28,2005 12:11 a.m.

Anyone going to the opera thinking they were going to see something along the lines of "Don Giovanni" or "Die Walküre" was in for a surprise.

Last chance to seek town art support

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, Feb. 28,2005 12:06 a.m.

Time is ticking for students interested in proposing a show at the John Waldron Arts Center.

Respect the 1st Amendment

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 28,2005 12:02 a.m.

Somewhere in Rhode Island, television reporter Jim Taricani is imprisoned in his own home. His crime: Defending a journalistic principle he thought his country believed in and his Constitution guaranteed.

Going Old Testa-mental

By Brian J. McFillen and Brain J. McFillen · Sunday, Feb. 27,2005 11:54 p.m.

Welcome brothers and sisters! Here at the Church of the All-Seeing Column, we're not like other churches. We don't deal in forgiveness or spiritual enlightenment, divine love or community spirit.

The cult of Hunter

By Evan Ross · Sunday, Feb. 27,2005 11:53 p.m.

I'm not yet at the age where my heroes die. The people who inspire and entertain me and my generation are usually young enough to still be productive. Those people whom I consider my heroes seem so immortal. They're either young enough for me to theoretically know personally or old enough to belong in some pantheon of greatness.

Pope surprises with post-surgery blessing

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian Murphy · Sunday, Feb. 27,2005 11:41 p.m.

VATICAN CITY -- Touching his throat fitted with a breathing tube, Pope John Paul II on Sunday made a surprise first public appearance after surgery, appearing at his hospital window just moments after a Vatican official stood on the steps of St. Peter's Basilica to read the pontiff's appeal for prayers. The 84-year-old pope did not speak during his one-minute greeting from Rome's Gemelli Polyclinic hospital, but sent an implicit and powerful message about his determination to maintain continuity in the church.

'Public Parts' considers questions of love

By Patrick Doolin · Sunday, Feb. 27,2005 11:40 p.m.

Billed as a comedy, Rich Orloff's one-act "Public Parts" takes a hard, quick look at love, sex, relationships, getting ahead in life and other things people pretend to know more about than they really do. It is the latest addition of the Bloomington Playwright Project's Dark Alley series, which opened this weekend.

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