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France, Russia to oppose war

By Edith M. Lederer · Monday, March 10,2003 11:59 p.m.

UNITED NATIONS -- Days away from a U.N. vote that could lead to war in Iraq, France and Russia said Monday that they would oppose the U.S.-backed resolution setting a March 17 ultimatum for Saddam Hussein, a strong indication the measure could face defeat.

A quick tanning alternative

By Lindsay Jancek · Monday, March 10,2003 11:45 p.m.

Students are flooding the town's tanning salons with spring break less than a week away. Kim Davis hopes students will consider her business before they head to the beach.

Brazilian Carnaval, Bloomington style

By Alyson Brodsy and Patrice Worthy · Monday, March 10,2003 11:27 p.m.

People danced the night away Friday when Vertigo and the Brazilian Association played host to the Carnaval. This year marked the first Carnaval after a two year hiatus. The event wasn't a traditional Carnaval, which is usually held outside, but the ambiance was there. The atmosphere welcomed everyone -- Brazilian and not. Even if one didn't know how to Samba, the organizers encouraged everyone to give it his or her best shot. The usual coordinator of the Carnaval, Marlene Martins, was in Brazil, so her two daughters Vania and Valeria De Castro decided to give it a try.

'Bringing Down the House' tops weekend sales with $31 million

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 10,2003 11:26 p.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Steve Martin and Queen Latifah packed the house. Their comedy "Bringing Down the House," about an escaped con who enlists an uptight attorney to clear her name, debuted as the No. 1 weekend movie with $31.1 million.

Do you really love me?

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Monday, March 10,2003 11:25 p.m.

Do You Love Me or Am I Just Paranoid?," a book of tongue-in-cheek relationship advice by Carina Chocano, is a hilarious dive into the often murky world of adult relationships. I was a little wary of a self-help book for relationships because I often think they are full of bad advice (a la "The Rules"), but "Do You Love Me" reveled in its awful advice and unabashedly proclaimed itself to be a guide to failing relationships. Chocano carves out the often humiliating and daunting world of dating into humorous anecdotes peppered with bad advice.

In the dark

By IDS staff and Adrian Sainz · Monday, March 10,2003 9:41 p.m.

Students in several dorms on campus were evacuated to the Main Library and Student Recreational Sports Center late Monday after power outtages struck their dorms.

Data hints at last minute override

By Marcia Dunn · Monday, March 10,2003 9:41 p.m.

HOUSTON -- An attempt might have been made to override Columbia's autopilot in the final few seconds of its doomed flight, according to information received Sunday by the space shuttle's accident investigation board.

HAND launches cleanup program

By Sarah Schwimmer · Monday, March 10,2003 10:37 a.m.

Bloomington's Housing and Neighborhood Development Department is offering free neighborhood cleanup programs beginning May 3 for local groups. The HAND Department's cleanup program offers assistance with the removal of construction debris, trash, unwanted clothes and food, as well as recyclable materials. These cleanup opportunities will be held Saturday mornings beginning May 3 and ending July 12.

MJ loses in final Garden game

By Chris Sheridan · Monday, March 10,2003 1:08 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Even though he didn't beat them, Michael Jordan proved he can still rattle the New York Knicks. Jordan finished one point shy of 40 in what was likely his final game at Madison Square Garden as New York blew all but one point of a late 15-point lead and came away with a 97-96 victory Sunday.

Track finally open to riders

By Josh Weinfuss · Monday, March 10,2003 1:07 a.m.

Eighteen days after the official start date of Little 500 rookie week, riders were allowed on the track at Bill Armstrong Stadium Thursday.

IU loses for only second time

Monday, March 10,2003 1:06 a.m.

The IU men's tennis team fell to the No. 9 Kentucky Wildcats 5-2, giving the team (10-2) only its second loss of the season Saturday. The Hoosiers' loss was due in part to the fact that the team was forced to play without its No. 1 singles player, sophomore Jakub Praibis, who sat out with a thumb injury.

'Time' is up for NCAA tournament

By Mark Carlson · Monday, March 10,2003 1:05 a.m.

The stakes were high at the Indiana Open on Saturday. The meet, held at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center, marked the last chance for competitors to qualify for the NCAA Tournament, which is held later this month in Austin, Texas.

Record distances, times not sufficient

Monday, March 10,2003 1:03 a.m.

In hopes of sending more athletes to the NCAA Championships, the IU women's track and field team sent eight of its finest to last chance meets this weekend. The meets allowed athletes who have not yet qualified for the championships to do so. Although no Hoosiers received automatic bids to the championships, many of the athletes ran personal bests or received provisional times.

Runners progress on road to nationals

By Steve Hinson · Monday, March 10,2003 1:03 a.m.

This weekend the men's track and field team competed with only a few athletes as it tried to qualify for the NCAA Championship meet next weekend at Fayetteville, Ark. Some athletes traveled north to Notre Dame while others headed west to Iowa State. The results included personal records from a number of athletes.

Weather leaves IU out in the rain with finish

Monday, March 10,2003 1:02 a.m.

The IU men's golf team finished the Big Red Classic in Ocala, Fla., tied for 6th place. The second day was canceled because of rain and the final standings are those of the first round.

Three head to championships

Monday, March 10,2003 1:01 a.m.

Three IU wrestlers, including the team's only two seniors, have earned extensions to their seasons. The top seven finishers in each weight class at the Big Ten Championships earn themselves automatic bids to the NCAA Championships in Kansas City, Mo., March 20 to 22. And, at the conclusion of the second day of the Big Ten Championships, junior Coyte Cooper and seniors Ty Matthews and Greg Schaefer had earned trips to Kansas City.

Offense comes alive in wins during weekend

Monday, March 10,2003 1 a.m.

The IU baseball team won three out of four games this weekend against the University of Akron in Asheville, N.C. Saturday was a tale of two teams for IU (5-1), clobbering Akron 17-7 before falling 6-2 to the Zips in the nightcap. Coach Bob Morgan's club showed consistency during Sunday's double header, winning 4-1 and 5-2, respectively.

Strong pitching dominates weekend

By Dan Patrick · Monday, March 10,2003 1 a.m.

The IU softball team displayed impressive pitching throughout the weekend, allowing only nine earned runs and striking out 23 batters in 27 innings of action. Overall Hoosier opponents could only muster a .200 batting average, proving that IU has real firepower on the pitcher's mound. IU coach Sara Hayes was pleased with the team's showing both on and off the mound for the weekend.

Foul trouble limits team's success

By Sarah Meinecke · Monday, March 10,2003 12:59 a.m.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- It happened to Jeff Newton again. The senior forward suffered early foul trouble, more time spent on the bench and had little impact for the IU men's basketball team that desperately needed him to have any chance of recovery in the 74-66 loss to Penn State.

On the Sidelines

Monday, March 10,2003 12:58 a.m.

NEW YORK -- The NBA upheld a flagrant foul call against Ron Artest and suspended the Indiana Pacers' forward for one game Sunday for accumulating six flagrant foul points.