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The pressure's on as postseason begins

By Tyler Hoeppner · Thursday, March 7,2002 12:51 a.m.

It's crunch time for the Hoosiers and they know it. They begin their post-season starting with the Big Ten Championships this weekend in Champaign, Ill. The event will be held March 9-10 at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers know they have to perform well in order to continue their seasons. Only the top four places in each weight class advance to the National Championships March 21-23.

Team hopes to play after cancellations

By Colin Nowling · Thursday, March 7,2002 12:50 a.m.

Looking to improve on its 1-3-1 record in the young spring season, the IU softball team is heading to Fresno, Calif., to play six games in three days at the Hedrick's Hallowell Chevrolet Classic hosted by Fresno State.

IU gingerly prepares for postseason due to injuries

By Jason Recker · Thursday, March 7,2002 12:49 a.m.

With Jared Jeffries' ankle slowly on the mend and Tom Coverdale's back spasms gradually cooperating, IU prepared for the Big Ten Tournament Wednesday. The nagging injuries to IU's top two scorers forced the Hoosiers to do so lightly.

Hoosiers prepare for tournament

By Ryan Lengerich · Thursday, March 7,2002 12:49 a.m.

IU has always been a team that stresses team concepts. But Tuesday was a day when great individual performances of the 2001-2002 season were recognized. Key IU players in this year's championship team found themselves among the conference best for different reasons. As of Tuesday afternoon, sophomore forward Jared Jeffries had accomplished more than most Hoosiers dream possible over a four-year career. Jeffries was selected as conference player of the year by both the media and coaches, and he was unanimously voted to the All-Conference First Team by each organization. He was voted Freshman of the Year last season.

Ample evidence for Clinton prosecution

By Alyson Brodsy and Pete Yost · Thursday, March 7,2002 12:43 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- A final report by Independent Counsel Robert Ray concluded Wednesday that prosecutors had ample evidence for criminal charges against President Clinton in the scandal involving former White House intern Monica Lewinsky.

U.S. deploys hundreds of reinforcements to end al Qaeda

By Alyson Brodsy and Steven Gutkin · Thursday, March 7,2002 12:42 a.m.

GARDEZ, Afghanistan -- Fierce fighting raged for a fifth day as the United States deployed hundreds of reinforcements Wednesday and gathered 5,000 Afghan troops for an offensive aimed at finishing off al Qaeda. The U.S.-led coalition mounted punishing, round-the-clock airstrikes above the rugged terrain in eastern Afghanistan and some U.S. officers predicted the operation could be wrapped up in days.

Amplify ticket wins RHA elections

By Bennet Haeberle and Bennett Haeberle · Thursday, March 7,2002 12:33 a.m.

The results for the 2002 Residence Hall Association election are in, with the Amplify ticket emerging as the winner. The team of senior Ilia Smith, junior Katie Wampler, freshman Eric Cercone and junior Eric Hafner won every position in the campus-wide RHA election.

'D'oh!' Many left without a seat as 'Simpsons' talk packs theater

By Julia Balnford and Julia Blanford · Thursday, March 7,2002 12:33 a.m.

As patrons entered to the sounds of slap-stick gags and the familiar "D'oh!," Whittenberger Auditorium quickly filled up Tuesday night with a capacity audience anticipating an insightful evening filled with debates and discussions. Bringing up points drawing from philosophy to lackluster performance of the show itself, "Sin and Spirituality in Springfield" was an event for all.

BFC votes against criticism of Brand on records stance

By Adam Van Osdol · Thursday, March 7,2002 12:32 a.m.

A resolution criticizing President Brand for spending funds to prevent the release of University documents was defeated by the Bloomington Faculty Council Tuesday. Ambiguous wording of the proposal and input from University Counsel Dottie Frapwell influenced the measure's defeat.

Job market slows down

By Alyson Brodsy and Jesse Laffen · Thursday, March 7,2002 12:25 a.m.

Many college students know the apprehension associated with making a career choice, but concern is growing among those who have invested the time, effort and money to earn a degree. The economic downturn since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks has created a smaller market of employers actively seeking employees, and some college graduates are finding alternatives to immediate employment.

Entertainment funding is down but not out after Sept. 11

By Kristen Van Hoesen · Thursday, March 7,2002 12:16 a.m.

The local impact that Sept. 11 has had on the arts in Bloomington is less evident than the national effect but is just as noticeable and important. Many arts organizations report a decline in financial contributions and attribute their losses to the local community's enhanced interest in donating to emergency support agencies for the tragedy.

Religious faiths cope with attacks in different ways

By Krissy Wynkoop and Kristin Wynkoop · Thursday, March 7,2002 12:16 a.m.

The morning of Sept. 11, students across campus huddled around televisions, computers and radios, stunned. There was a solidarity that is rarely felt on a college campus. And in the days, weeks and months that followed, community members have had to deal with their emotions in their own ways. Religious faith has been a common source of comfort.

Sept. 11: IU students, professors reflect on the day

By Elise LeBlanc · Thursday, March 7,2002 12:03 a.m.

At 9 a.m. Sept. 11, IU History Professor Irving Katz was sitting at his kitchen table, perusing the New York Times and eating his customary breakfast of an orange and a bagel with lox and cheese, when the phone rang. It was his daughter calling from Manhattan. Her voice was trembling. "Dad, something terrible has happened -- two planes hit the World Trade Centers," she said.

Opening refuge a threat to nature

By Alyson Brodsy and Dana Zito · Wednesday, March 6,2002 11:27 p.m.

Recent steps by President George W. Bush may fulfill a campaign promise to overturn the 1980 ban on drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. First protected under the Republican administration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Republican and Democratic administrations alike have secured its preservation, though it now faces its most viable threat. The issue, however, is not strictly a political debate. With adequate information, the larger picture will undoubtedly be illuminated; to sustain nature's precious resources, it may be necessary to alter the economic "needs" and the consumer demands of our society.

Take pride in your job

By Erin White · Wednesday, March 6,2002 11:26 p.m.

Bob works as a cashier at the Union. Every time I leave his presence I'm in a better mood. It's not because he's a good friend of mine. It's because no matter how much he loves or hates that job he always has a smile on his face. He says something nice to everyone in line. And for some reason every time I hand him $1.05 for a Snapple I feel like he's doing me a favor. We need more people like him. Next time you grab a personal pan at the union, make sure you hop in his line. You'll understand what I mean.

Bloomington's gonna have a baby

By Joe Grace · Wednesday, March 6,2002 11:25 p.m.

In two more days, I will be lying on a sandy beach (is there any other kind?) basking in the Florida sun's glorious rays more than 1,000 miles away from Bloomington and her perpetual weather mood swings.

Around The Region

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 6,2002 11:20 p.m.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- A Lafayette man was arrested and charged with murder in the stabbing deaths of a man and a teenage boy whose bodies were found in a ditch in east-central Illinois, authorities said. Police in Riverside, Calif., arrested Jerry Joe Fuentes, 49, of Lafayette Monday. He was being held in California without bond.

Steelworkers face bankruptcy

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 6,2002 11:19 p.m.

While some workers in Indiana's troubled steel industry were dissatisfied with the targeted 30 percent tariffs President Bush ordered on imported steel, others were willing to take what they could get. "We wanted 40 percent. President Bush did not keep his word," said John Emerson of Gary, who worked at LTV Corp. for 34 of his 62 years.

Indiana soldier killed

Wednesday, March 6,2002 11:19 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A U.S. soldier killed in the largest allied air and ground offensive of the war in Afghanistan grew up in Indianapolis and leaves behind relatives in central Indiana. Pfc. Matthew A. Commons, of Boulder City, Nev., was among seven U.S. soldiers killed Monday when al Qaeda and Taliban fighters, using machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades, fired on two troop-carrying helicopters.

IU alumni take on the road with 'Annie Get Your Gun'

By Tiffany Farber · Wednesday, March 6,2002 11:17 p.m.

The sun shines brightly through the large windows of Bloomington's Hampton Inn, as several cast members of "Annie Get Your Gun" sit around a table and enjoy a light breakfast. The touring company perfomed yesterday and will perform tonight features Brendt Reil, Chris Klink and Joe Komara, all IU alumni.