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Boyd should value a beautiful campus

By Mark Zalewski · Sunday, April 1,2001 11:57 p.m.

It seems to me that everyone who complains about the parking tickets on this campus have one thing in common: They all get parking tickets!

Edwards mistaken on scientific ideals

By Nathaniel Blair · Sunday, April 1,2001 11:55 p.m.

Chris Edwards' March 28 column, "Scientists function as part of society," argued that scientists are normal human beings and should not be treated as an authority to be trusted implicitly. This thesis is correct, but his writing displayed an ignorance of science that should be addressed.

Csayni needs to see the good in Little 500

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, April 1,2001 11:53 p.m.

Poor Matt Csanyi. I could write an angry letter blasting him for trying to characterize Little 500 as a negative, useless tradition ("Little 500: The stupidest IU tradition," March 28). I will instead send my pity to him, for he clearly doesn't get it, and I fear he never will.

Csanyi's column belittles efforts of race riders, fans

By Erin McGinn · Sunday, April 1,2001 11:50 p.m.

When I first read the title of Matt Csanyi's article ("Little 500: The Stupidest IU Tradition," IDS, March 28), I was offended. After reading the article, I am still offended. Although Csanyi does make some valid points, calling Little 500 "the stupidest IU tradition" is going too far.

God's forgiveness not taken for granted

By Scott Kenworthy · Sunday, April 1,2001 11:48 p.m.

I would like to respond to James Boyd's "Officially Condemned to Hell" (IDS March 21) article. God can forgive everything we've done in a blink of an eye. He has the ability to do everything. But those who truly believe in God put Him first always. They strive to serve God, and when they falter, they ask for forgiveness. The goal of Christians is not to live our lives any way we please, and then simply ask to have our sins washed away. Instead, our goal is to strive toward God's will and ask for forgiveness when we falter.

Nader's plan to bring Democrats left

By Brian Zell · Sunday, April 1,2001 11:45 p.m.

The Florida presidential election debacle has been so underreported by the media that I feel an uncontrollable urge to talk about it. Don't worry, I won't bore you too much.

McCain, Feingold should be praised

Sunday, April 1,2001 11:42 p.m.

A "new world" of campaigning might soon be on its way. The McCain-Feingold campaign reform bill, expected to pass a full Senate vote today, would change the face of political fund raising as we know it.

Police arrest alleged forger

Friday, March 30,2001 12:59 a.m.

At 3:21 p.m. Thursday afternoon, police responded to a call from People's Bank West Branch, 525 Clarrizz Blvd., in response to a tipoff that a man was writing bad checks in the bank. According to police reports, police arrived at the scene and then called a detective into the bank. They took three men into custody for interrogation. Forgery is a Class C felony.

Campus departments unite to replace student's stolen computer

By Cory Schouten · Friday, March 30,2001 12:21 a.m.

Freshman Joe Grimme returned from spring break to find his Read Center door unlocked and his computer gone. His Gateway, 19-inch monitor, printer, specialized software and scanner -- $3,620 worth of equipment that helps Grimme, who is legally blind -- had been stolen.

Hoosiers ready for second race

Friday, March 30,2001 12:20 a.m.

The crew team might have something going against it this weekend at the Kansas Invite in Lawrence, Kan. Of the six teams that will travel to the contest, only Massachusetts and IU didn't make the trip to Austin, Texas, for the March 16 and 17 Longhorn Invitational. The other four teams at the invitational tournament will be Kansas, Kansas State, Iowa and Tulsa. Instead of trekking to Texas, IU opened its season last weekend with two victories against Louisville, winning both the varsity A race and the novice contest.

Team to head outdoors

By Adam Neft · Friday, March 30,2001 12:19 a.m.

As spring nears, the men's track team begins the exciting change of atmosphere. The indoor season was successful, but most of the Hoosiers are excited to be outdoors again. "I like the outdoor track scene better, because it is an all-around nicer environment, and it seems like the competition is better outdoors," sophomore long jumper Hasaan Reddick said. "Though you have tail wind and head wind at times outdoors, I still like it better."

Untested receivers show optimism

By Nick Bowton · Friday, March 30,2001 12:19 a.m.

A glance at last season's statistics shows the 2001 IU football team will lack experienced receivers. Senior Antwaan Randle El, who switched from quarterback to receiver this spring, said otherwise.

Team to split for meet, Fla. relays

By Aarno Retherford and Aaron Retherford · Friday, March 30,2001 12:19 a.m.

For the second consecutive weekend, the IU women's indoor track team will travel to a non-scored meet. The only difference is that seven athletes trek to compete in the Florida Relays at the University of Florida, while everyone else journeys north to the Purdue Open. After scorching the track at Arizona State last weekend, the seven athletes headed to Gainsville, Fla., plan to improve on their NCAA provisional qualifying marks in seven events against some of the toughest competition in the nation.

Team travels to challenge state rival

Friday, March 30,2001 12:18 a.m.

After a brief yet successful stint at home, the women's tennis team travels to West Lafayette to challenge Purdue at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Lafayette Sports Center. IU (10-6, 1-2 Big Ten) brings the momentum of a three-game winning streak to a series that has never been overly competitive. Purdue (3-10, 0-3 Big Ten) has been on the losing side 40 out of the 41 times the Hoosiers and Boilermakers have tangled.

Hoosiers look to stop Illini streak

By Greg Jenkins · Friday, March 30,2001 12:18 a.m.

The Illinois men's tennis team hasn't lost a Big Ten match since April 13, 1997. The site of that loss? Bloomington. The Fighting Illini will return to the IU Tennis Center at noon Saturday for a shot at revenge and a Big Ten record. Since its loss to IU nearly four years ago, Illinois has won 48 consecutive Big Ten matches, just one short of the record 49 set by Michigan from 1971 to 1976. With a win against the Hoosiers Saturday and a win at Purdue Sunday, the Illini, who have won four consecutive Big Ten titles, could capture the new record.

Hoosier team to open spring season against IUPUI Jaguars

Friday, March 30,2001 12:16 a.m.

The men's soccer team opens its spring season at 7:30 p.m. today at Bill Armstrong Stadium with a match against IU-Purdue University at Indianapolis. The Jaguars are a familiar opponent, and one that gave the Hoosiers trouble the last time the teams met. When IUPUI came to Bill Armstrong Stadium last season, IU needed goals from junior Pat Noonan and senior Ryan Mack in the final five minutes to pull out a 2-0 victory. Noonan and Mack lead the Hoosiers once again this spring.

City launches high-tech plan

By Joseph S. Pete · Friday, March 30,2001 12:15 a.m.

Cornerstone Information Systems, Information in Place, UNext and Wisdom Tools are all high-tech firms established in Bloomington during Mayor John Fernandez's administration. But Fernandez -- who has made a priority of attracting high-tech businesses -- doesn't intend to rest on his laurels.

No break for IU; defending Big Ten champs next up

By Sarah Trotto · Friday, March 30,2001 12:12 a.m.

Minnesota's and IU's baseball teams are spiraling in different directions. The Golden Gophers (13-11), last year's regular-season Big Ten champions, have won four of their last five games by an average of 11 runs. The Hoosiers (15-10-1) have lost three of their last five games, including a 7-5 loss to IU-Purdue University at Indianapolis (4-13), which scored five runs in the ninth inning Tuesday.

Wolverines: tough road to repeat

Friday, March 30,2001 12:11 a.m.

The University of Michigan shocked everyone last year when the underdog Wolverines shut out top-ranked Iowa 2-0 in the Big Ten Softball Championships to take home the conference crown. But if the national polls are any indication, the Wolverines enter Big Ten action this week facing yet another uphill climb in their title defense.

Co-captains share team, friendship

By Nate Rau · Friday, March 30,2001 12:08 a.m.

Softball players Stormy Hanson and Brooke Monroe think they have a bond that will last a lifetime. How do they know they've forged a lifelong friendship? Perhaps it's because Hanson can wake Monroe at 3 a.m., for fear Bigfoot is outside her window.