Region

A call for resignation

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Feb. 9,2003 11:34 p.m.

In Feb. 5, 2003 the IDS ran a cartoon attacking the University of Michigan's affirmative action policy. Selected by assistant opinion editor John Paul Benitez, the cartoon depicts a white student holding a sign stating, "Perfect SAT score, 12 Points." Next to him a black student holds a sign stating, "Being a minority, 20 Points." A third sign reads, "Feeling entitled to special benefits: Pointless."

The issue: people or politics?

By J.P. Benitez and JP Benitez · Sunday, Feb. 9,2003 11:31 p.m.

I will allow this to stand as my final defense. If one still desires to drag my name through the mud, feel free. I remain by my decision to run the cartoon and hold that my "point" is worth considering. However, many still feel the need to attack my character.

Tuition hikes necessary

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Feb. 9,2003 11:26 p.m.

With the possibility of another tuition hike this year, some Republican legislators are threatening to cap IU tuition. This comes soon after Gov. Frank O'Bannon announced that the Indiana government can't afford to increase higher education funding. Should IU be forced to cap tuition? Where will it find the money to continue its programs and stay competitive in the educational and research worlds?

Knight moves past milestone

By Betsy Blaney · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:21 a.m.

LUBBOCK, Texas -- Bob Knight's office telephone started ringing early Thursday with friends calling to congratulate the Texas Tech coach on career win No. 800.

Wrestlers revved up for regional rival

By Charlie Gillingham · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:19 a.m.

The Hoosier wrestling team returned, winless, from a road trip to No. 4 Ohio State and No. 10 Michigan last week. This pushed the Hoosiers' Big Ten record to 0-3. But coach Duane Goldman still is not worried.

Team looks to step up play for invitational

By Kristen Louderback and Kristin Louderback · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:18 a.m.

IU women's track and field coach Randy Heisler said that he expects his entire team to step it up a notch this weekend when the No. 8 Hoosiers host the Indiana Invitational.

Indiana Invitational promises top talent

By Steve Hinson · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:17 a.m.

Today kicks off the No. 17 men's track and field team's first home meet of the season. The Indiana Invitational is a two day meet beginning this afternoon at 4 p.m. and resuming tomorrow at noon. So far this season, the team has faced only dual meet competition. The team dominated their last meet at Illinois last weekend to give them some momentum entering the meet today. Though no team score will be kept, this will be the team's first taste of a big meet atmosphere this season.

Arizona biggest test for Hoosiers

By Josh Landsburg · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:16 a.m.

Thursday night, the No. 3 IU men's club volleyball team boarded the plane toward Arizona for their first out of region tournament of the season. The team will play an exhibition against Arizona on Friday before the actual tournament starts in which Arizona will be participating as well. The common consensus between the players, senior Jeremy Levy and junior JT Gripe, as well as coach Ryan Theis, is that playing the No. 1 ranked Arizona will be the team's biggest challenge.

IU pressing on despite hard times

By Tyler Rainey · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:15 a.m.

The news hasn't been good for the Hoosiers lately. IU struggled in back to back defeats against No. 4 Duke and Wake Forest last weekend, and they may have lost senior No. 1 singles and doubles player Karie Schlukebir for the season due to undisclosed circumstances.

Water polo team heads west for tournament

By Alex Witteveld · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:13 a.m.

Coming off a successful tournament in Michigan two weeks ago, the No. 13 women's water polo team is looking to replicate that success this weekend. The Hoosiers will be in Palo Alto, Calif. from Feb. 8-9 competing in the Stanford Invitational. The Michigan Invitational provided tough competition for the Hoosier women, but this weekend will be especially competitive.

Festival is a chocolate lover's reward

By Emily Veach · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:13 a.m.

Chocolate lovers young and old will unite in Bloomington Saturday for the sixth annual Chocolate Fest. The festival, benefiting Options for Better Living, is expected to attract about 1,500 people, said Executive Director Susan Rinne. She said the festival started as a way to raise money for Options customers.

IU looking to take title this weekend

Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:12 a.m.

The IU ice hockey team will wrap up their season in the Great Midwest Hockey League this weekend with one home game each against Oakland University and Michigan State University.

Men's tennis to host Louisville

Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:11 a.m.

Men's tennis to host Louisville IU men's tennis team looks to continue their hot start this weekend when they host No. 37 Louisville Cardinals today at 5:30 p.m. at the IU Tennis Center. The Hoosiers will follow that match with another dual meet tomorrow at 3 p.m. against the Memphis Tigers.

Swimmers prepared for final tune-up before Big Tens

By Lisa Kates and Lisa Marie Kates · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:08 a.m.

The IU men's swimming and diving team (6-1, 5-1 Big Ten) will compete in its last two dual meets of the season this weekend before heading into the Big Ten and NCAA championships.

Team ready to avenge only loss

By Jeff Fuldauer · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:07 a.m.

Heading into their first competition since suffering the only loss of the season, the IU women's swim team prepares to host interstate rival Kentucky. The No. 17 Hoosiers face the Wildcats on Senior Day at the Counsilman Billingsley Aquatic Center at 5 p.m tonight.

IU hosts ranked Big Ten rival

By Zack Eldridge · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:05 a.m.

Things do not get any easier for the IU women's basketball team. After a game at No. 14 Penn State last Sunday, the Hoosiers (9-10, 2-7 Big Ten) return home to host No. 15 Minnesota this Sunday at 1 p.m. at Assembly Hall. "This is a really big game," IU coach Kathi Bennett said. "It's one of the biggest ones of the season. We want to pick up a victory and have to play at a high level of energy if we want to be successful."

Powell tells senators Iraqi conclusion near

By Barry Schweid · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:04 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Secretary of State Colin Powell told senators Thursday that "within weeks" the Iraqi situation will be brought to a conclusion "one way or another."

Hoosiers eager to be home

By Matt Pera · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:03 a.m.

Jack Kerouac's original manuscript of his famous beat novel "On the Road" is currently on display at the Lilly Library. Perhaps the Hoosiers should stop by and check it out during their brief two-game home stand -- they probably could relate.

Send love, give to cause

By Melanie Hayes · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:03 a.m.

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and you have yet to find creative gifts for your friends or sweetheart. Rather than messing up again by giving them a Quick Chop, you could get it right this time -- and support a good cause while you're at it. Several Bloomington non-profit organizations sell specialty Valentine's Day gifts to raise funds. From gigantic bear hugs and flower-shaped, butter cookies to chocolate truffles and First Aid gift certificates, presents for the sweetest day can assist health-related programs.

Sport event aids charity

By Dan Patrick · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 12:55 a.m.

It's early in the morning, and still the mechanical bull strives to throw its unwitting victim from the saddle. But, this is no scene from some seedy western bar, it is instead what will be a common scene during the 2003 Spirit of Sport.