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Early, late runs seal win for IU

Rick Pitino was motionless, sitting on the bench by himself with his right hand held to his mouth. Both teams were headed to their locker rooms Saturday afternoon for halftime, but Pitino was still sitting on the bench, trying to figure out what had just happened to his team.

The art of hairstyles displayed in exhibit

Are wigs, headgear, combs, pins and barber shops signs art? "Hair in African Art and Culture," a new exhibit that opens at the IU Art Museum today, has successfully proven just that.

Boarding game is good, but too easy

One of the most popular games for the Playstation 2 thus far is the snowboarding game "SSX" and its sequel "SSX Tricky," but many people are not fans because of the non-realistic format. For those who want something a little different, and something more realistic, try the new release "Winter X Games Snowboarding 2002."

Mark Pi's has great Chinese

After four years of living in Bloomington I have searched high and low for the best Chinese food around. I believe I have found it. Mark Pi's China Gate offers a variety of gourmet Chinese food that will satisfy any food lover's appetite. Located at 3020 East Third Street by the College Mall, Mark Pi's offers a casual atmosphere and excellent service. Unlike some restaurants that offer fast food that has been pre-made and sitting in a window waiting for your order, Mark Pi's food is fast, fresh and hot when brought to your table just minutes after you order.

'Orange' and Black are good combo

Lately there have been several new spin-offs of comedy. One film starts a trend and many more follow in its footsteps. Recently, there's a new comedy genre that is increasingly popular and can be called the "sympathetic comedy." These are funny because of all the horrible things that happen to the main character. We laugh at these things but feel bad at the same time. "Meet the Parents" started this, and "Orange County" follows right on its heels.

More praise for sociology department

Considered one of the top graduate programs in the country and well-known for its research, IU's department of sociology will be recognized in August for another strength -- its training of teachers. The American Sociological Association will be present the department with the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award at its annual national meeting. The award is an honor usually reserved for individuals.

WonderLab museum teaches through fun

A Red-tailed Hawk picks apart a dead mouse. A peregrine falcon eats a small chicken. All this with local children watching a few feet away. WonderLab, 116 W. Sixth St., offers children and their parents hands-on experience with science and fun. Museum employees said volunteers account for a large portion of its success.

That's all, folks

So you remember how funny this column used to be? "I don't like fraternities," I'd say, and you'd laugh and laugh. "Dave Matthews, he's not so good either," I'd write, and you'd say, "Stop it, Chris! Our sides our splitting because we are laughing so hard."

Notifying of fees needed

Questions have been raised about the Kelley School of Business' recent hike in fees for business students, especially concerning why the school's administration did not inform these students about the higher fees. The Business school's administration should have informed students as soon as the fee was raised rather than letting students find the change on their bill.

University needs to stay together

Yesterday we all watched in horror as one of the most devastating terrorist attacks in U.S. history unfolded before our eyes. The tragedies in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania affected us all directly as we worried and mourned for our family members, loved ones and countrymen.

Jordan River Forum

Professors earn nationally recognized awards

This fall, biology professors Howard Gest and Michael Lynch will join an eclectic group of newly elected Fellows and Foreign Honorary Members in the Academy of Arts in Sciences. Among the elite the two will be joining are Sen. Edward Kennedy, actress Anjelica Huston, violinist Itzhak Perlman and Nobel Prize-winning chemist George Olah. Howard Gest Howard Gest, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Microbiology, said he committed himself to a career in science during his high school years, a time when most people are paralyzed with indecision. After reading Sinclair Lewis' "Arrowsmith," Gest, a world-class conversationalist, was determined to become a bacteriologist. These seeds of scientific curiosity germinated into a long, successful career in microbiology.

IU faces budget cut, tuition hike

Facing budget cuts of $55.5 million from the state, the University will have to make cuts in information technology and campus maintenance and raise tuition again next year, IU President Myles Brand said Friday. The cuts will affect the budget period ending in 2003. The state is also withholding $37 million in IU operating funds for June 2002, a move that will force the University to dip into reserves to meet payroll expenses. "The reserves just about cover (the $37 million). There isn't much more there," Brand said.

IU takes 5th in nationals

The IU Men's Club Volleyball team tied for fifth at last week's National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association's national championships in Kansas City, Mo.

Student loans could see rule change

College seniors -- who now typically graduate with $17,000 in debt -- may see a rare opportunity to slash thousands of dollars off their student-loan interest payments blocked by a new Bush administration proposal.

Sophomore steps up from first season

As the Hoosiers prepared for last year's regional meet, they received some bad news. Then-sophomore Amanda Bell would not be able to run in that meet because of injury. Coach Judy Bogenschutz had a decision to make: Who would she send to run in Bell's spot? Bogenschutz called on then freshman Becky Obrecht to run the biggest race of her life. "I was excited because I hadn't raced for a while. It was a big race. I was glad that coach had the confidence in me to run that race," Obrecht said. Obrecht hadn't run a 6K race all season. This was going to be her first race in five weeks. Obrecht stepped in and ran a good race, placing 5th on the squad and 80th overall.

Iowa could make a 'Big' mess

INDIANAPOLIS -- Reggie Evans and Iowa are looking for a second chance to make up for an underachieving regular season. Luke Recker scored 25 points and Evans added 19 and a career-tying 18 rebounds as Iowa opened defense of its Big Ten Tournament championship with an 87-72 victory over Purdue Thursday. The Hawkeyes (17-14), the tournament's ninth seed, advance to Friday's quarterfinals against No. 1 seed Wisconsin (18-11). Recker and Evans combined for 24 points in the second half, as Iowa led by as many as 20. Recker, the former Indiana high school star who played two seasons with the Hoosiers, hit a fadeaway three pointer that saw him tumble into Alford for a 69-54 lead with 8:37 to go. A year ago, Iowa, as the sixth seed, became the first Big Ten team to win four games to win the title.

Commission to fight brain drain

Every year, thousands of college seniors graduate from public colleges and universities across Indiana. State officials want to keep as many of these graduates within the state to avoid the "brain drain" problem that has plagued Indiana for the past few years. The ongoing effort to retain college graduates has included programs such as Indiana First that highlight the opportunities for recent college graduates within the state.

Local bar hosts fund-raiser for Red Cross

Red, white and blue balloons bunched together were the only indication of a "special event" Nicks English Hut, 423 E. Kirkwood Ave., sent to passers-by Thursday.

City hopes to increase wastewater connection fees

The city's utility department is looking to scare up more revenue to hold down sewer service rates. So officials are proposing increases in wastewater connection and stormwater fees. The Bloomington Utilities Department held a three-hour Utilities Service Board meeting on the plan Monday evening, outlining their intentions. City hall supports the plan -- Bloomington Mayor John Fernandez said the proposal was a matter of "fairness and equity" for all utilities customers. But critics contend the proposed hikes will hinder development and growth.