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Carson’s career-high saves fail to push Hoosiers ahead

By Kari Friedlander · Monday, March 24,2008 10:53 p.m.

Sophomore goalkeeper Katie Carson put forth an outstanding effort to rescue the No. 15 water polo team from falling to No. 16 Hartwick on Saturday.

Hoosiers win 2; remain undefeated in Big Ten

By Zina Kumok · Monday, March 24,2008 10:52 p.m.

In its first Big Ten home matches of the year, the No. 32 IU women’s tennis team did not disappoint. Defeating No. 43 Iowa in a close 4-3 match and No. 49 Minnesota 6-1, the Hoosiers held on to their Big Ten record.

Toughness speaks volumes

By Ben Homrig · Monday, March 24,2008 10:51 p.m.

Former top teams falter in Little 500 qualifications

By Greg Rosenstein · Monday, March 24,2008 10:51 p.m.

The last time senior Cutters rider Erik Hamilton and his teammates competed in a Little 500 cycling event, they ended up raising the first-place trophy in triumph.

Food pantry hires interns to help youth, garden

By Justin Doran · Monday, March 24,2008 10:39 p.m.

During the years, IU sophomore Julie Ponce has cultivated interests in gardening and working with children. Now, as an intern at Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, she has found a way to combine both interests into one activity.

Pizza chain to give away ‘breadstix’

By Dayna Sheinberg · Monday, March 24,2008 10:38 p.m.

Today, Pizza Express is holding its Free Breadstix Day from 4 to 8 p.m. at all six Pizza Express locations. This year, however, instead of just giving away free breadsticks, Pizza Express is asking for cash donations to benefit the Hoosier Hills Food Bank. Pizza Express will match all the donations it receives.

“Snakehead Ed” and three audience volunteers hold Melvin, an Albino Burmese Python, while children ask questions Saturday afternoon at Wonderlab. The program, “Snakes Alive & More!”, sought to educate audience members about different snake species and dispell prevailing myths about snakes.

Kids explore snakes at Wonderlab

By Sarah Brubeck · Monday, March 24,2008 10:36 p.m.

“Red touches yellow, kill a fellow. Red touches black, you’re OK, Jack,” said Snakehead Ed, otherwise known as Ed Ferrer, while holding a large snake and explaining how to tell a venomous snake from its nonvenomous counterparts.

Beatles sue to block release of 1962 Hamburg concert

Monday, March 24,2008 9:58 p.m.

MIAMI – Lawyers for the Beatles sued Friday to prevent the distribution of unreleased recordings reportedly made during Ringo Starr’s first performance with the group in 1962.

Delta Sigma Pi to hold fashion show

By Gabrijel Gelic · Monday, March 24,2008 9:57 p.m.

In the interest of inventing a better business suit, Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity will host a fashion show 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Grand Hall of the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center.

Sigma Alpha Mu, Teter win Little 500 pole positions

By Aaron Beard · Monday, March 24,2008 8:21 p.m.

Teter had the fastest time for the women, winning the pole position – the best starting position on race day – with an unofficial time of 2:39.45. Sigma Alpha Mu, a team who finished 11th in last year’s race, earned the first-place green jersey for the men with an unofficial time of 2:23.20. BLOG: Blogging Away VIDEO: Little 500 Quals SOUNDSLIDE: Little 500 Quals

Female musicians gather for Luna Music Festival at local venue

By Allison Tyra · Monday, March 24,2008 6:05 p.m.

The dressing rooms of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater were filled with the sounds of singing, laughter and talking Saturday night as the performers for the Luna Music Festival waited their turns and listened to each other over the PA system.

Remembering William F. Buckley

By David Schlegel · Monday, March 24,2008 4:45 p.m.

Ater the Feb. 27 passing of conservative commentator William F. Buckley, IU faculty and Bloomington residents reflect on the historically-significant ideology his influence left on Bloomington.

March Sadness

By Chris Engel · Monday, March 24,2008 8:31 a.m.

RALEIGH, N.C. – It wasn’t supposed to be like this.

Season comes to an early end with heartbreaking loss to James Madison

By Brian Buckey · Monday, March 24,2008 6:03 a.m.

The IU women’s basketball team did not picture its season ending this way. SOUNDSLIDE: IU vs. James Madison (WNIT)

Bravo for ‘The Babbling Banshee’

By Lara Streyle · Monday, March 24,2008 6:02 a.m.

Saturday night, customers of Rachael’s Café on Third Street experienced “The Babbling Banshee,” a new play by local director Russell McGee. This is the first production for McGee’s production company, Starrynight Productions.

Kirkwood ticket member admits stealing Big Red campaign e-mails

By Sara Amato · Monday, March 24,2008 2:10 a.m.

Days before the IU Student Association elections, the Big Red ticket has filed a formal complaint against a member of the Kirkwood ticket for allegedly violating IUSA election and University codes. SPECIAL COVERAGE: 2008 IUSA Elections VIDEO: IUSA debate

Sophomore wins national wrestling title despite dislocated shoulder

By Ben Homrig · Monday, March 24,2008 1:49 a.m.

Sophomore Angel Escobedo (34-1) capped off a magical season Saturday by earning a NCAA championship in the 125-pound weight class with a 10-3 defeat over rival Jayson Ness of Minnesota. PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines

Sigma Alpha Mu, Teter women take Little 500 poles

Monday, March 24,2008 1:41 a.m.

On what seemed like a wintry day, Little 500 riders heated up on the track for qualifications. Sigma Alpha Mu won the pole for the men’s race and Teter won the pole for the woman’s race.

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IU senior forward Lance Stemler competes for a rebound against Arkansas' Sonny Weems during the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday night in Raleigh, NC. Weems led the Razorbacks with 31 points in the 86-72 victory over the Hoosiers.

One and done: IU’s season ends with 86-72 loss to Arkansas

By Michael Sanserino · Monday, March 24,2008 1:38 a.m.

Poor shooting, sloppy defense and foul problems hampered the Hoosiers in their first-round game of the NCAA Tournament. Arkansas crushed the IU men’s basketball team Friday night 86-72, as the Hoosiers’ journey for a national championship lasted all of two hours. BLOG: Basketblog

Team drops 9th game in last 11, loses both games in shortened invitational

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Monday, March 24,2008 1:05 a.m.

The IU softball team could not sustain the momentum it gained after its 1-0 shutout win over Drake on Thursday as the Hoosiers (6-19) lost Friday afternoon to Louisville and the University of Illinois-Chicago. The Hoosiers were supposed to host the IU Classic this weekend, but because of weather, all of Saturday’s games were canceled.

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