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By Jess Huffman · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:58 a.m.

After graduating from college, Jason Housley was faced with a tough decision. He knew he wanted to go to graduate school, but he didn't know what school was best for him. All he knew is that he wanted to focus on African-American studies with an emphasis on media.

Cities around globe unite to protest Iraq war

By Stacey Palevsky · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:58 a.m.

As the threat of war in Iraq intensifies, so too does the schism between those in favor of war and those advocating peace. And America is not the only nation with splintered opinions between these two philosophies.

Plan would increase student aid

By Ben Cunnighman and Ben Cunningham · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:58 a.m.

President Bush's recent proposal to increase spending for federal student grants could help more students go to college. But some critics said the overall effects will not help the current situation of rising tuition costs since limits on individuals will not change.

Panel debates diversity issues

By Christina Galoozis · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:58 a.m.

Due to a pending Supreme Court case involving University of Michigan's admission standards, the affirmative action debate is on the rise nationwide.

Former softball player evolves into track star

By Kristen Louderback · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:40 a.m.

When IU women's track and field coach Randy Heisler visited Bloomington North to recruit new athletes, he didn't plan on discovering current senior thrower Kelley McKinney.

Germany sees end to NATO standoff

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:39 a.m.

BRUSSELS, Belgium -- Germany signaled Thursday that its dispute with the United States over NATO contingency planning for a war in Iraq could end as early as Saturday but France said it had not dropped its opposition.

Team prepares for month-long road trip

By Daniel Cohen · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:38 a.m.

About a month from today the IU softball team will play its first home game of the season. Until then, the Hoosiers will play in a season opening 20-game road trip, beginning Friday in Las Cruces, N.M. at the New Mexico State tournament when IU takes on the San Jose State Spartans.

Lakers on the move out West

By Colin Nowling · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:37 a.m.

Don't look now, but the Los Angeles Lakers are again primed to make their second half run to assure them a solid position in the Western Conference Playoffs. Once in the playoffs, the Lakers will contest with all the Western powers as they vie for their fourth straight NBA title.

Hoosiers hope to pick on hapless Wildcats

By Charlie Gillingham · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:36 a.m.

Northwestern, by all accounts, is a desperate team. The Wildcats have lost their last eight dual meets and are winless in conference action. In the team's last meet, they suffered a blowout loss against Minnesota losing 41-3, and the Wildcats cannot claim any ranked starters. One would probably think when IU and Northwestern square off at 7 p.m. tonight at the University Gym, that the smart money is on IU to end its conference losing streak.

IU looks to continue winning ways

Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:35 a.m.

The IU men's tennis team is going to have to get used to the road. The team, winners of six straight, will take on No. 39 Northwestern and Wisconsin this weekend to begin an eight game road swing. IU doesn't return home again until the last weekend in March, when they host Penn State and Ohio State.

Team goes coast to coast in consecutive weekends

By Alex Witteveld · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:34 a.m.

After a West Coast trip that resulted in three losses to some of the best competition in the country, the No.14 women's water polo team is ready to use what they learned in this weekend's Princeton Invitational. The team, who was defeated by powerhouses No. 1 Stanford and No. 5 Cal last weekend, will travel to Princeton, N.J. on Saturday to face off against Bucknell in the morning and Brown in the afternoon.

IU travels to Canon IV Classic

By Kristen Louderback and Kristin Louderback · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:32 a.m.

IU women's track and field coach Randy Heisler put forth an extra effort Wednesday to ensure a solid performance from his team this Friday and Saturday as the team travels to Indianapolis for the Canon IV Classic.

Bryant still missing from US team roster

Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:31 a.m.

Bryant still missing from US team roster Ray Allen, Tim Duncan, Jason Kidd and Tracy McGrady were the first four players chosen Thursday for the 2004 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team, with Kobe Bryant conspicuously absent. The long-awaited roster was announced in Colorado Springs, Colo., by USA Basketball, which also issued a statement regarding Bryant's absence.

A Soundtrack to our loves

By Adam Van Osdol and Adam VanOsdol · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:29 a.m.

Before Lionel Richie said "Hello," before Sade sang "Sweetest Taboo," and before Common saw "The Light," there was Emily Dickinson. Lovers used to call on poets to express their true feelings. Now they call on pop. Using their own collection and a CD burner, smitten romantics can take their most intimate songs and turn them into one perfect Valentine's Day mix CD. The mixes are cheap, easy and very personal. With file-sharing programs like Kazaa, finding that perfect song to sum up your feelings is even easier.

No. 17 Hoosiers continue indoor season in Indy

By Steve Hinson · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:28 a.m.

This weekend the No. 17 men's track and field team continues its indoor season with the Canon IV Classic in Indianapolis. The team was originally scheduled to travel to Arkansas this weekend, but problems with the plane tickets led coach Marshall Goss to decide to stay in-state and run in this meet.

Tourney gives IU a chance at revenge

Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:27 a.m.

The IU hockey team will get a second chance at a conference title this weekend. The Hoosiers will travel to Rochester, Mich., to play for the Great Midwest Hockey League tournament title. IU (15-8-1, 5-4-1) missed a chance at a regular season title last weekend with a 6-2 loss to Oakland University (20-6-4, 7-2-1). The victory moved Oakland ahead of Michigan for sole possession of first place. Michigan held on to second place and, along with Oakland, received a bye in the first round of the six-team GMHL tournament.

Attorney General eyes gas prices

By Ryan Lenz · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:26 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The state is urging consumers to report suspicions of gasoline price gouging as the prospect of war in Iraq drives up prices. Attorney General Steve Carter encouraged the public to report suspected gouging at retail stations via his office's Web site, or by calling a toll-free telephone hot line set up for that purpose at (866) 241-9753. The Web address is www.in.gov/attorney general. "With the possibility of war looming, the market is responding, which results in price increases for some commodities including crude oil and gasoline," Carter said Wednesday. "Price increases are likely in these uncertain times, but I am watchful for excessive levels that could lead to a repeat of events following Sept. 11." Carter said his office had no indication of any gasoline shortage that would cause prices to rise. Wednesday's average Indiana price for unleaded gasoline was $1.65 per gallon, 3 cents higher than the day before. Prices are about 60 cents higher than a year ago and almost 20 cents higher than a month ago.

Hoosiers start 3-game road trip against Badgers

By Matt Pera · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:26 a.m.

Finally, the travesty that dominated the conversations of IU basketball fans everywhere is over. The long, arduous three-week stretch that will forever live in Hoosier lore as "the streak," came to a merciful end on Wednesday night: Michigan -- 49, IU -- 63.

Sciences initiative celebrates birthday

By Adam Aasen · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:24 a.m.

The Life Sciences Initiative is a collaborative effort among IU, Purdue University, private corporations and central Indiana government officials to promote the development of life sciences in higher education as a means of improving the state economically.

DeMuth and Bodine help lead Hoosiers to 21-point blowout

By Natalie A. Trout · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:24 a.m.

It finally came together for the 10-11 (3-8 Big Ten) Hoosier women's basketball team against 12-10 (4-7) Iowa on Thursday night. They defeated the Hawkeyes 89-68 in a contest that coach Kathi Bennett said has helped the team regain their confidence. Helping lead the Hoosiers to their first victory since Jan.12 were senior guard Kristen Bodine and sophomore guard/forward Jenny DeMuth.