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E-mail outlines need for mission

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 1:24 a.m.

IU President Adam Herbert is a man on a mission. Herbert sent an e-mail Tuesday to all Bloomington students and faculty stressing the need for each of the University's campuses to have a "clearly articulated mission that can serve as a roadmap for strategic growth and future development."

Family still looking for answers

By Andrea Opperman · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 1:24 a.m.

A normal business day ended with a twist at the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Tuesday night. At the end of the formal meeting, commissioners, family and community members remained to discuss the November death of Bedford resident James L. Borden Sr.

The battle against apathy

By Mike McElroy · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 1:24 a.m.

During the past three weeks, fliers, posters, Indiana Daily Student articles, root beer bongs and noisemakers have hammered IU students with the same four letters: "IUSA." Parties competing for this year's election have mobilized scores of campaigners to spread the word of Big Red, Crimson, Fusion and Hoosier Party.

Hoosiers struggle at Central District Classic

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 1:13 a.m.

The IU women's golf team started off its spring season at the Central District Classic in Parrish, Fla., against a highly competitive field. Ten of the 15 teams in the field, including the No. 39 ranked Hoosiers, were in the Golfweek Top 50.

Peterson wins gold on junior national team

By Matt Ostrega · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 1:12 a.m.

Returning for her third season, junior Krista Peterson has had a big impact early on for the Hoosiers. She has helped the squad jump out to a 5-2 record, all of which has come against top 20 teams in the nation.

Kerry hits back at Bush as 'walking contradiction'

By Alyson Brodsy and David Espo · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 1:11 a.m.

Democratic front-runner John Kerry fired back at President Bush on Tuesday, depicting him as a "walking contradiction" who has presided over job losses, a deficit increase and frayed international alliances despite promises to the contrary.

With regular season over, IU looks to reload

By Colin Burns · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 1:11 a.m.

The end of the regular season marks a transition period for the IU wrestling team. With Sunday's 19-14 loss to Michigan State, the team finished the regular season on a five-match losing streak but looks forward to the win-or-go-home Big Ten Tournament that awaits.

One last road win can begin to save season

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 1:10 a.m.

The Northwestern Athletics Web site has put out a "fan advisory" for tonight's game at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Ill. It's one of their most popular games of the season, and if things go the Wildcats' way like they did last year, they will pick up another home win, this one against IU.

Dream a little dream

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 1:06 a.m.

Sunday night, ESPN revealed its own version of "American Idol" in the form of a competition to be the next "SportsCenter" anchor. After advertising it for what seemed like every single commercial, the show "Dream Job" aired, as 12 hopeful contestants tried out for their life-long dream job.

Lectures focus on birds

By David A. Nosko · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 12:24 a.m.

Sassafras Audubon Society Lecture Series continues tonight with a presentation on the restoration and management of endangered birds at 7 p.m., in Room 1C of the Monroe County Public Library.

Earthquake strikes Moroccan villages

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 12:23 a.m.

RABAT, Morocco -- A powerful earthquake struck northern Morocco early Tuesday, toppling mudbrick and stone houses and killing at least 300 people, the Red Cross said. Many of the victims were women, children and the elderly.

Swim meet back after 7-year break

By Jacob Surface · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 12:12 a.m.

After a seven year hiatus, intramural swimming returns to competition Saturday at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center. Anyone may attend the swim meet, which begins at 5:30 p.m. At least 50 students are expected to compete in a variety of individual and relay events. This will be the first intramural swim meet since 1997.

Doctors or dropouts

By Holly Johnson and Holy Johnson · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 12:11 a.m.

Three years ago, Ali Navid packed up and made the days-long trip southeast from North Dakota to Bloomington. Working the graveyard shift in his father's Los Angeles video store and manning the cash register at gas stations led the University of Maryland graduate to think there had to be something better for him elsewhere.

Hoop'n Hoosiers Tournament canceled

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 12:11 a.m.

Citing the lack of participants registered, the Student Recreational Sports Association has decided to cancel the Hoop'n Hoosiers basketball tournament. The SRSA hoped for about 28 teams to register, but failed to reach this goal.

Three-peat can't be beat

By Ryan Want · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 12:10 a.m.

The Bulls did it twice in the 90s, and more recently, IU junior Alex Zamudio pulled off the feat. Zamudio attained the highly coveted three-peat by winning this month's intramural racquetball championship for the third straight year. Zamudio defeated doubles racquetball champion senior Dan Moore in the finals.

Around The State

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 11:49 p.m.

Two-thirds of children taking expanded ISTEP pass INDIANAPOLIS -- Two-thirds of students who took a statewide test given to additional grade levels last fall passed, the Indiana Department of Education said.

Wartime love story crosses borders

By Andrew Welfe and Andrew Welfle · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 11:48 p.m.

The sixth longest-running show in Broadway history, "Miss Saigon," will be playing at the IU Auditorium throughout this week. Written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, who composed "Les Miserables," "Miss Saigon" is one of the few theatrical musicals that tells a story in a modern setting -- in this case, the Vietnam War. It gives a perspective of the war and the life of the soldiers not often seen in America.

Michael Jackson removed from lawsuit

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 11:44 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A federal judge has removed Michael Jackson from a copyright infringement lawsuit, ruling that the Indiana-born entertainer had no involvement in a disputed 1996 compilation of songs the Jackson 5 performed decades ago.

Gun owner immunity bill passes

By Alyson Brodsy and Deanna Wrenn · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 11:43 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would give civil immunity to gun owners whose weapons are stolen and later used in a crime. The bill's sponsor, Sen. Robert Meeks, said he is trying to protect responsible gun owners. He said people whose stolen firearms are used in crimes should not have to pay for legal fees to defend themselves against frivolous lawsuits.

Contra dancing group has been swinging for years

By Jeanine Murray · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 11:38 p.m.

Every Wednesday night, the Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group offers a way for the community of Bloomington to come together over dance and music. From 8 to 10:30 p.m. the group offers live old-time music and contra dancing.