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College could lose students

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 11:45 p.m.

RICHMOND, Ind. -- The city's regional IU campus faces the potential loss of many students as its associate degree programs are shifted to the new state community college.

Patriotism and tennis: a bad mix

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 11:44 p.m.

American men's tennis is in a weird place right now. Of the three older living legends right now, one is on top of his game, one is on hiatus with his future in question and the youngest of the three is about to retire. They all continue to behave weirdly, if not badly. There's no wonder you don't see people hanging out around campus talking tennis.

Team looks to avenge heartbreaking loss

By Jeff Fuldauer · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 11:43 p.m.

One year ago, all that separated the IU women's swimming and diving team from a championship was a few inches. If it were not for a disqualification due to a false start, the Hoosiers would have captured their first Big Ten Championship since 1981. Today the 2003 edition of the Hoosiers look to avenge the heartbreaking loss it suffered, as the Big Ten Conference Championship Meet begins tonight on the Purdue campus.

IU wins tournament to take No. 1 ranking

By Josh Landsburg · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 11:42 p.m.

Ten wins and three ranked teams later, the IU men's volleyball club team is ranked No. 1. The team beat the University of Arizona in an exhibition game on Feb. 7 and went on to win the Desert Thunder tournament later that weekend. After playing well in pool play on Saturday, the team was ranked No. 2 in the Gold Division heading into Sunday's elimination round. On Sunday, IU defeated U.C. Davis in the quarterfinals, a team that senior captain Jeremy Levy said would be a tough test before the tournament.

US, Britain face opposition

By Alyson Brodsy and Edith M. Lederer · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 11:41 p.m.

UNITED NATIONS -- Despite stiff opposition in the Security Council, the United States and Britain still plan to press ahead this week with a new resolution seeking authorization to use military force to disarm Iraq, diplomats from the two allies said.

Officials want jail time for club owner

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Robinson · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 11:41 p.m.

CHICAGO -- City officials demanded that a judge jail the owner of the E2 nightclub for at least a year Tuesday, saying he was illegally operating the place when 21 people were killed in a stampede.

Hoosiers looks to end streak against Hawkeyes

By Matt Pera · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 11:40 p.m.

The Big Ten season is beginning to wind down and the men's basketball team (15-9, 5-6) is rounding the home stretch with three of its last five on the road, where the team has not won a game since New Year's Eve. While the Hoosiers have exhibited strong play in the first halves of many of those games (e.g. Louisville, Michigan State, and Wisconsin) they have had problems finishing teams off after halftime.

Stimulant a factor in death

By Alyson Brodsy and Steven Wine · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 11:24 p.m.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A weight-loss drug containing a stimulant probably contributed to the heatstroke death of Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Steve Bechler, a coroner said Tuesday. Bechler had been taking an over-the-counter supplement that contained ephedrine, which has been linked to heatstroke and heart trouble, Broward County medical examiner Dr. Joshua Perper said.

War Protests: local, international

By Jess Huffman · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 5:29 p.m.

While whipping winds and brutal cold kept many inside the comfort of their homes, nearly 500 people of all ages and backgrounds gathered at IU's Sample Gates to rally against the possible war with Iraq. Organized by the Progressive Faculty Coalition, the rally was the largest gathering of its type in Indiana. Mike Gasser, a member of the five person steering committee, said the rally was more than his group had expected.

Blizzard blankets Northeast, 21 dead

By Roger Petterson · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 3:37 p.m.

The worst blizzard in seven years shut down much of the Northeast on Presidents Day with blinding, windblown snow that piled up as much as 4 feet deep and left more than a quarter of a million homes and businesses shivering without power.

Hacker gains access to 5.6 million Visa, MasterCard numbers

By Eileen Alt Powell · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 3:36 p.m.

NEW YORK -- A computer hacker gained access to more than 5.6 million Visa and MasterCard account numbers by breaching the security of a company that processes transactions for merchants, the card associations said Tuesday.

Student accused of planning to bomb prom reaches plea bargain

Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 3:30 p.m.

BURLINGTON, Iowa - A former high school student accused of planning to bomb his prom last April has pleaded guilty to possessing bomb-making materials.

American U-2 spyplane flys first mission

By Hamza Hendawi · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 12:33 a.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- An American U-2 surveillance plane made its first flight over Iraq on Monday in support of the current U.N. inspection mission, marking another concession by Saddam Hussein's regime to stave off a U.S.-led attack.

'Action' ticket proposes book exchange

By Matt Conn · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 12:32 a.m.

Buying books can be a painful, expensive process. To alleviate that stress, IU Student Association's Action ticket wants to create a book exchange so students can trade books with each other and save money.

Students find 'SOUL' in local park

Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 12:14 a.m.

"SOUL," a statue that was stolen from the Indiana Memorial Union courtyard last April, was recovered by the IU Police Department Friday.

Africana Revival

By Asma Khalid · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 12:14 a.m.

In the spirit of Black History Month, IU will host a day-long celebration of diversity with its first annual Africana festival on Wednesday. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., students are invited to rejoice in the eclectic culture of the African Diaspora.

IU wins prestigious teaching award

By Adam VanOsdol · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 12:14 a.m.

IU's Scholarship of Teaching and Learning program), which encourages faculty members to investigate how students learn in the classroom, won a national award Monday from the American Council of Education.

New pro-construction group forming

Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 12:13 a.m.

EVANSVILLE -- A group of business and local government leaders who support the designated route for the planned Interstate 69 extension are trying to broaden their effort into a statewide coalition.

Officials: Gas masks inadequate

Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 12:12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Some local emergency officials are complaining that thousands of gas masks bought by the state are inadequate to protect police officers and emergency medical workers against a terrorist attack.

Designers support health campaign with red dresses

By Alyson Brodsy and Patrice Worthy · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 12:07 a.m.

The National Institute of Health and the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) took full advantage of the press received from New York City's "Seven on 6th" Fashion Week in order to promote their campaign against heart disease. Sally McDonough is the account director for Ogiby, who partnered with the NHLBI to get designers to donate at least one red dress to be on display at the Mercedes Benz fashion week.