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on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, April 26,2002 1:25 a.m.

ST. LOUIS -- Even though Brent Johnson's shutout streak came to an end, the St. Louis Blues advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs with a 5-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 5 on Thursday night.

17th-ranked Hoosiers head to Eastern Championships with optimism

By Tyler Hoeppner · Friday, April 26,2002 1:24 a.m.

This weekend the Hoosiers travel to Princeton, N.J., in hopes of securing a national championship berth. IU is the fifth seed in Collegiate Water Polo Association Eastern Championships.

Conference fate might lie on series

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, April 26,2002 1:23 a.m.

The Hoosiers head to Minnesota this weekend for a crucial series with the Golden Gophers. IU needs to win the four-game series to stay close to first-place Ohio State, which has a two-game lead over IU and Michigan State. The Hoosiers and Spartans are 9-6 in conference, and Minnesota follows in fourth place with one less win.

Search for first conference win continues

By Colin Nowling · Friday, April 26,2002 1:22 a.m.

Going into its final weekend of Big Ten competition, the IU softball team is still in search of its first win in conference play. The Hoosiers play host to both Penn State and Ohio State for two games apiece this weekend.

Track teams off to big meets

By Pat Crowell · Friday, April 26,2002 1:22 a.m.

The last weekend in April is an important time for the IU track and field teams. The men will be attending two meets, while the women attend three. Both teams will travel to the Drake Relays in Iowa and the Purdue Relays, and the women are also attending the Penn Relays. The Penn Relays is one of the biggest meets of the year. Talented athletes from all over the country come to compete. It isn't only a collegiate meet, either. The best high school runners in the country and relay teams from around the world also compete.

Arctic drilling not part of Senate-approved bill

By Alyson Brodsy and H. Josef Hebert · Friday, April 26,2002 12:35 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- The Senate passed an energy bill Thursday that features tax breaks to conserve and produce energy and directs more use of ethanol but rejects the Bush administration proposal to develop oil in an Arctic wildlife refuge.

Bush welcomes Saudi prince to ranch

By Alyson Brodsy and Sandra Sobieraj · Friday, April 26,2002 12:35 a.m.

CRAWFORD, Texas -- Amid the serenity of rustling grasses, President Bush and Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah confronted the rising tensions over Israel, Iraq and Islamic terror that are straining their nations' 70-year alliance. The leaders met Thursday at Bush's ranch home with a formality he normally leaves at the Texas state line.

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, April 26,2002 12:32 a.m.

Columnist Cherry Blattert claimed the protesters in Dunn Meadow are "anti-American" ("An open letter to Dean McKaig," April 23). This claim is absolutely ridiculous. Radical demonstrators and protesters founded America. I, for one, enjoy the fact that we are no longer ruled by England.

Dead week not so dead

By Jeanne Wilson · Friday, April 26,2002 12:28 a.m.

This semester has been so bad I issued a warning to myself scrawled across my planner in bright red letters: "LOOK AT NEXT WEEK!!!". I have two papers and two exams to contend with, one after another, and I didn't want them sneaking up on me. All of that work adds up to one brutal week. Granted, not an impossible week, but my personal stress-meter is in the red nonetheless.

Around The Region

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, April 26,2002 12:20 a.m.

EVANSVILLE -- A handful of Indiana airports have teamed up to recruit an intrastate airline. Airport directors in Evansville, Gary, South Bend, Lafayette and Terre Haute have each agreed to pay $8,000 to $9,000 for grant application preparation fees in hopes of obtaining federal funding to attract an airline.

DEA starts anti-meth campaign in Indy

By Alyson Brodsy and Charles Wilson · Friday, April 26,2002 12:19 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration used Indianapolis on Thursday as a starting point for a cross-country tour focusing on methamphetamine abuse. Authorities say the city a hub for transporting the illegal drug across the nation.

'Cabaret' thrills, chills

By Rachel Kipp · Friday, April 26,2002 12:16 a.m.

The audience had the chance to leave its troubles outside with the pouring rain Wednesday night, as the touring company of "Cabaret" put on a show that was worthy of the high standards set by the Broadway revival.

IU musical group releases CD

By Alyson Brodsy and Virginia Vasquez · Friday, April 26,2002 12:15 a.m.

Most of Bloomington has probably heard of Straight No Chaser, but many may not have seen the group perform. Those not familiar with the group's work will get their chance Saturday at the IU Auditorium, where SNC will perform its spring CD release concert at 8 p.m.

Alum awarded $15,000

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Thursday, April 25,2002 2:05 a.m.

IU alumnus Twyla Robinson, a soprano, has been named among the winners of the Metropolitan Opera Competition. The competition, which began in October 2001, involved several thousand students from Canada, the United States and Australia. District, regional, semifinal and final competition narrowed the field to 10 competitors for the award. Five people were awarded this year.

Students get taste of 'Real World'

By Alyson Brodsy and Julia Blanford · Thursday, April 25,2002 2:05 a.m.

Sex and drugs -- Real World style. Last night, an estimated 400 students spent two hours asking questions and receiving frank, and at times explicit, answers from two former cast members. Disclaimers posted on the doors to Alumni Hall warned all those entering the event that opinions given were not representative of the Union Board.

Upkeep a challenge with cuts

By Emily Veach · Thursday, April 25,2002 2:05 a.m.

Despite ongoing difficulties brought on by budget cuts, the outlook for the IU Physical Plant is relatively positive. Some employees were laid off earlier this year, but officials say more layoffs are unlikely.

U.S. Roman Catholic Church leaders agree to take action against abusive priests

By Alyson Brodsy and Victor L. Simpson · Thursday, April 25,2002 2:01 a.m.

VATICAN CITY -- After an extraordinary meeting sparked by a sex abuse scandal, American Roman Catholic leaders agreed Wednesday to make it easier to remove priests guilty of sexually abusing minors -- but they stopped short of a zero-tolerance policy to dismiss all abusive priests.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 25,2002 12:21 a.m.

IU has chosen the latest winners of the Won-Joon Yoon Memorial Scholarship. Sheila Lalwani, a senior majoring in journalism and Shaila Mulholland, who is pursuing a graduate degree in education are the recipients of the award. Both will receive $1,500 scholarships.

Palestine Week kicks off with lecture

By Alyson Brodsy and Yahya Chami · Thursday, April 25,2002 12:21 a.m.

Student groups not pleased with the methods used to cover the war in Israel invited a Palestinian activist to come and speak to the Bloomington community Monday.

Purdue suspends Delta Sigma Theta for hazing

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 25,2002 12:20 a.m.

WEST LAFAYETTE -- Purdue has withdrawn recognition of Delta Sigma Theta sorority for hazing new members, university officials said. "Due to the severity and blatancy of university violations, we had no other choice," Tamara Rice, Purdue's assistant dean of students, said Tuesday.