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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.

Sports provide emotional release

By Kevin A Switaj and Kevin Switaj · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 12:03 a.m.

For most people, sports seem like a waste of time. However, others see athletics as a great release for emotion. When one has a serious problem, he or she often heads to the gym. A good run, some weight lifting or a couple of hours of pick-up basketball always seems to put things in perspective.

Newton earns Big Ten honors

Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 12:01 a.m.

Senior forward Jeff Newton was honored as co-Big Ten Player of the Week after getting a double-double in back-to-back games this week. It is the first time Newton, who shares the award with Wisconsin guard Kirk Penney, has received recognition for this weekly accolade.

Team defeats West Coast rival

By Alex Witteveld · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 12:01 a.m.

After last weekend's Stanford Invitational junior Melissa Pietras made a bold and confident statement about her Hoosier team heading into this weekend's Princeton Invitational. "It's now time for us to go out there and win some games, I don't see any reason why we shouldn't go undefeated this weekend," Pietras said.

Local restaurants set up shop online

By Amanda Hendy · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2003 12 a.m.

A Manhattan-based Internet company, which offers a free promotional meal to college students across the country, is bringing their business to Bloomington's restaurants. Campusfood.com, the nation's largest college-based online ordering network, is now expanding its services to the Bloomington restaurant scene.

No more room for slip-ups

By Alex Hickey · Monday, Feb. 17,2003 11:59 p.m.

The state of IU's NCAA Tournament hopes has become as precarious as a walk through the icy Arboretum. While it is possible to make it into the postseason safely, there is just as good of a chance for the Hoosiers to slip up and embarrass themselves.

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