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FALLEN HEROES

By Alyson Brodsy and Paul Recer · Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:43 a.m.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Just before it disintegrated, space shuttle Columbia experienced an abnormal rise in temperature and wind resistance that forced the craft's automatic pilot to make rapid changes to its flight path -- possible evidence that some heat-protection tiles were missing or damaged, NASA said Sunday.

Weekend sweep gives IU shot at title

By Jesse Laffen · Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:42 a.m.

The IU hockey team completed a weekend to set up a shot at the Great Midwest Hockey League regular season title next weekend. The Hoosiers got up early against Ferris State when junior forward David Dassel scored on a rebound. IU added another before FSU responded with a powerplay goal midway through the first. The Hoosiers scored twice more in the first and the teams traded goals in the second to give IU a 5-2 lead.

Trustees OK 'centerpiece' of science departments

By Obaid Khawaja · Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:42 a.m.

The IU trustees unanimously approved construction of the first phase of a long-needed multi-disciplinary science building Friday. The building will unite the research facilities for all life science departments at IU and will be located between Myers Hall and the Chemistry Building, where a grove of trees currently stands.

Crimson rip-off

By J.P. Benitez and JP Benitez · Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:41 a.m.

As Mike Davis and our team trudge through their series of away games, they're greeted on each court by wild and vocal crowds, edging up to the floor, some even directly behind the Hoosier bench. Purdue's "Gene pool" and Michigan State's "Izzone" act as deadly sixth men, chanting insults and doing their best to make us feel unwelcome.

Sexism and sports: A bad combination

By Kevin A Switaj · Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:38 a.m.

Sexism seems to stick to sports like a fungus. First, there are the scantily clad cheerleaders, who many male fans treat as if they are not there to lead cheers but to gather leers. The most popular female tennis player is someone better known for her backside than for her backhand. For some reason, people cannot seem to get enough of Anna Kournikova, even though she could not win a single match in a Grand Slam event in 2002. There is also the infamous Miller Lite commercial that seems to only run on ESPN or during sporting events in which two attractive women wrestle and rip each other's clothes off in a fountain during an argument over whether the beer tastes great or is less filling.

Team loses a pair of games

Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:36 a.m.

The IU women's tennis team traveled to North Carolina to face off against two of the top rated teams in the country. Unfortunately, the Hoosiers lost both of their matches this weekend. The two losses dropped the team's season record to 2-2.

Road trip closes with losses

Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:35 a.m.

After hitting the road for back-to-back meets against top 10 opponents on Thursday and Friday, the IU wrestling team will return home 0-2.

Undefeated IU downs NC State

By Stephanie Sims · Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:34 a.m.

The IU men's tennis team continued their undefeated streak Saturday afternoon, beating North Carolina State 7-0 to improve to 4-0 on the year. "This has been an awesome start for the team," interim coach Matthew Pledger said in a statement. "The guys work so hard in practice and it has really been paying off. They do anything that is asked of them, I can't say it enough how proud I am of them."

West wins All-Star game in overtime

By Alan Robinson · Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:32 a.m.

SUNRISE, Fla. -- Dany Heatley did something that's almost impossible to do in an exhibition like the NHL All-Star game -- he made it dramatic and exciting.

No. 19 IU earns second win of season over Illinois

By Steve Hinson · Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:31 a.m.

The No. 19 IU men's track and field team earned its second indoor win of the season on Saturday as they defeated host Illinois, Missouri and Eastern Illinois. IU scored 180.5 points to defeat its nearest competitor, Illinois, who had 142. Missouri finished third with 135.5 points, and Eastern Illinois had 79.

Despite hard fight, team drops contest

Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:29 a.m.

The IU women's basketball team lost to No. 14 Penn State 69-55 in State College, Pa. on Sunday in front of the third largest crowd ever at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Students hunger for involvement

By Kelli Long · Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:28 a.m.

The Indiana Public Interest Research Group is a student organization whose goal is to run campaigns that fight for student and public interests. INPIRG runs three to four campaigns each semester that focus on a variety of local issues.

On the Sidelines

Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:28 a.m.

AFC thrashes NFC in ProBowl HONOLULU -- Ricky Williams' first trip to the Pro Bowl was worth the wait. The Miami Dolphins' star running back rushed for 56 yards, scored two touchdowns and forced a fumble on special teams to earn the MVP award in the AFC's 45-20 victory over the NFC on Sunday.

Tragic death shapes policy

By Cory Schouten · Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:26 a.m.

Dee Owens, the director of IU's Alcohol and Drug Information Center, hadn't been in her position long when freshman Seth Korona died in an alcohol-related accident.

Video crime scenarios help train IUPD cadets

By Colin Kearns · Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:24 a.m.

When IU Police Department cadet Brian Chomer answered a residential alarm call over the radio, the last thing he said he expected was to be attacked by an angry lady, three times his age, armed with a wooden club. But that's exactly what happened when Chomer failed to react quickly enough with his pepper spray.

Strong performances bolster win

By Kristen Louderback and Kristin Louderback · Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:23 a.m.

The IU women's track and field team came up with several impressive performances in Champaign, Ill., this Saturday in their win against the Illini, Missouri and Eastern Illinois. IU won the meet with 178 points. Illinois, Missouri and Eastern Illinois had 156, 154 and 54 points respectively.

Action ticket announces IUSA candidacy

By Jake Rossman · Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:23 a.m.

The IU Student Association election season is starting up again with students forming tickets and recruiting others to join them. The Action ticket, led by IUSA presidential candidate Laura Walda, said she hopes that their diversity will appeal to students on campus.

Online stores alternative to long lines

By Lindsey Jancek and Lindsay Jancek · Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:22 a.m.

One biology book, one Microsoft Excel book, one Microsoft Access book and one computer perspectives book. Total at T.I.S. bookstore: $185.79. Total at IU Bookstore: $243.00.

Cardinals turn slow start into anguish for IU

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:21 a.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Eight minutes of anguish. That was the feeling for the IU men's basketball team and their fans after the No. 19 Hoosiers let a lead as large as 16 points dwindle to zero as IU gave into the No. 8 Louisville pressure in the second half. The Hoosiers lost the lead, their shot and, for the second time that week, the game. Louisville won 95-76.

Around The Arts

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:19 a.m.

BOSTON -- Actress Jane Fonda withdrew her $12.5 million donation to the Harvard Graduate School of Education, derailing plans to establish a research center to study gender in education.