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Author to discuss hot topics

Tuesday, April 24,2001 12:24 a.m.

Race discrimination, censorship, the death penalty and the Supreme Court will be the focus of lawyer and Fox News political analyst Ann Coulter's speech at 7 p.m. today in Woodburn Hall Room 101. Coulter, a well-known conservative and best-selling author, was named one of the 20 most fascinating women in politics by George magazine. She is the author of the best-selling "High Crimes and Misdemeanors -- The Case Against Bill Clinton."

Group projects: I'd rather work alone

By Leena Koottungal · Tuesday, April 24,2001 12:20 a.m.

I hate group projects with a passion. "Why can't we all just get along?" Because we all have better things to do.

New rider enjoys first race

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Monday, April 23,2001 2:10 a.m.

Sophomore Drew Marsch had some pressure on his shoulders before the 51st men's Little 500 race. His team, Delta Sigma Pi, was the last team to qualify, and two riders, senior John Gurchiek and junior Chris Dobecki, had injuries.

IU wraps up regular season with 2 Big Ten victories

By Rob Mullally and Robert Mullally · Monday, April 23,2001 2:08 a.m.

The women's tennis team finished its regular season with two Big Ten victories this weekend, dismantling Michigan 6-1 and Michigan State 5-2. The Hoosiers' (16-8, 7-3 Big Ten) triumphs were career wins 602 and 603 for head coach Lin Loring, who was already the winningest women's coach in Division I history.

Senior diver wins national championship

Monday, April 23,2001 2:06 a.m.

Senior Tom Davidson fought through the most talented competition in the country on his way to his U.S. Diving Championships national title.

Teter riders gain respect

By Guy Cipriano · Monday, April 23,2001 2:04 a.m.

Little 500 teams without storied traditions often complain about not receiving respect from the established giants of the men's field. These are the same teams that get pushed around during afternoon practices and spend the sessions riding on the outside by themselves.

Wrecks affect riders, race day

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 23,2001 2:02 a.m.

While Friday's women's Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium wasn't an accident-plagued event, the few wrecks that did occur contributed to the outcome of the race.

Penalties, wrecks doom Cutters

By Sarah Trotto · Monday, April 23,2001 2:01 a.m.

The more wrecks the Cutters got into Saturday, the blacker their yellow defending champion jerseys became from cinder. The uniforms didn't need to be yellow -- the Cutters wouldn't repeat as champions.

Rookie team fights injuries, adversity

By Sarah Trotto · Monday, April 23,2001 2 a.m.

Sophomore Rachel Clark of Single Speed Sprinters stood on the cinder track sobbing as the Women's 14th Little 500 drew to a close. In the next pit, tears brimmed in the eyes of Kappa Alpha Theta riders after the race ended.

Crash crushes Delta Chi

By Jason Recker · Monday, April 23,2001 1:59 a.m.

About 20 minutes before Saturday's men's Little 500 race began, Delta Chi rider Jason Sonneborn plopped to his back, sprawled out in the infield grass at Bill Armstrong Stadium and look skyward, preparing for his final Little 500. "If we don't win, it'll be a disappointment," said Sonneborn, a senior.

Polesitters sputter to 13th-place finish

By Aaron Sharockman · Monday, April 23,2001 1:41 a.m.

The headache started on Turn 2 of the 10th lap. It never ended. Phi Gamma Delta, besieged with mechanical malfunctions and messy crashes sputtered through the 200-lap men's Little 500 race, finishing in 13th place, its worst showing since 1993. "It was a long day," senior and rider Todd Cornelius said. "But it's just a bike race."

Weekend arrests keep police busy

By Sheila Lalwani · Monday, April 23,2001 1:39 a.m.

Area police made about 75 arrests from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon in connection with Little 500 festivities, according to police reports. Compared to the arrests made a decade ago, that's low. Monroe County saw its worst Little 500 weekend in 1991. That year at Varsity Villas apartments, 300 E. Matlock Rd., an estimated 1,000 people rioted -- damaging cars, property and sending dozens to prison.

Student recovers from fall

By Sarah Jenkins · Monday, April 23,2001 12:55 a.m.

A three-story fall during Adriana Madiol's junior year of high school changed her life forever. Today, Madiol is a sophomore studying education, but she still lives with the effects of the accident.

IUPD Blotter

Monday, April 23,2001 12:53 a.m.

April 19 • Freshman Grant W. McFann, a resident of Foster Quad, reported damage to his vehicle and theft of an item. Estimated damage and loss is $225. • Freshman Stefanie L. Kranzler, 18, a resident of Foster Quad, was cited at 13th Street and Fee Lane for illegal consumption.

IU Press celebrates 50th anniversary

By Josh Hamerman · Monday, April 23,2001 12:52 a.m.

Michael Dirda, the Pulitzer Prize winning Washington Post Book World columnist was on hand to sign autographs at an IU Press book sale and signing Thursday. The Frangipani Room of the Indiana Memorial Union was home to the sale from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., held to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the printing of the organization's first book.

BPD Blotter

Monday, April 23,2001 12:44 a.m.

The Bloomington Police reported the following arrests during the weekend: April 20 • Nonstudent Darren Parrish, 20, of Fort Wayne, was arrested for illegal consumption at 1500 block of North Kinser Pike. • Nonstudent Kevin Downing, 20, of 717 E. University Drive, was arrested for illegal consumption at a traffic stop.

Bloomington organizations honored at Salvation Army Awards Dinner

By Emily Hendricks · Monday, April 23,2001 12:42 a.m.

Bloomington community spirit was evident Wednesday night at First United Methodist Church, 219 E. Fourth St., as community leaders, advisory board members and volunteers met for the annual Salvation Army Awards Dinner. Former head football coach Bill Mallory served as master of ceremonies and assistant coach Anthony Thompson served as the keynote speaker.

Wheelchair basketball game raises funds for a good cause

By Rhiddhi Trivedi and Riddhi Trivedi · Monday, April 23,2001 12:40 a.m.

The referee tossed the ball, and the battle for possession started. Players zipped around the court at full speed, expertly passing the ball and looking for open spaces in the opposition defense to hoop the first basket for their team. The game had all the excitement of any competitive basketball event with one difference -- the players were all in wheelchairs.

Horowitz decision supports free speech

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 23,2001 12:03 a.m.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the IDS for running the Horowitz ad. It was the right thing to do, and contributes to the national debate about reparations. The IDS has proven itself to be a supporter of free speech and should make every effort in the future to continue to reject censorship, no matter how offensive the content might be to some people.

Horowitz decision legal but unethical

By Charles McCrory · Monday, April 23,2001 12 a.m.

Those who try to support the Horowitz advertisement on a political level have obviously missed the entire point of the protests against this advertisement. The supposed political statement in the ad is not the basis for the majority of the protests. The problem with the advertisement lies in its blatant use racism and un-factual historical references to make its arguments.