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Committee plans race day

By Colin Nowling · Wednesday, April 23,2003 1:38 a.m.

As you look around Bill Armstrong Stadium on race day and see everything from the advertising banners and infield decorations to the jerseys and pit boards associated with each team, you can thank one specific group of IU students for its contribution in putting it all together: the IU Student Foundation Steering Committee.

Club unites bicycle riders

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Wednesday, April 23,2003 1:37 a.m.

Biking in Bloomington isn't restricted to only Little 500 riders. You don't need a team, an interesting name or experience to join the IU Cycling Club. "We offer an alternative to riders other than Little 5," said club president senior Jason Mount. "The club gives riders race experience and a way to improve yourself and your fitness levels. It also gives you the chance to meet other people that ride and that's always a plus."

Mismatch at Sembower Field as IU wins blowout

By John Rodgers · Wednesday, April 23,2003 1:36 a.m.

Sometimes teams just don't match up. And that was the case Tuesday at Sembower Field as IU ran up, over and around Taylor University in an 18-0 win. IU (26-11, 9-7 Big Ten) took advantage of 10 Taylor errors and stole eight bases on its way to the blowout victory while only surrendering two hits.

Worth the Weight

By Gavin Lesnick · Tuesday, April 22,2003 8:09 p.m.

Adam Schaeuble stands a towering six-feet, four inches tall, with broad, imposing arms and thick, muscled legs. At first glance, you'd probably think he was a football player. He's not. Not yet, at least.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 22,2003 1:27 a.m.

The IU baseball team will play Taylor University at 3 p.m. this afternoon at Sembower Field. Coach Bob Morgan announced the doubleheader originally scheduled for April 29 against Taylor has been rescheduled to a single game today to accommodate Taylor's conference schedule. Tuesday's contest will be the first of five games for IU this week. Following the game against Taylor, the Hoosiers will travel to Oxford, Ohio, to face Miami (Ohio) in a 3 p.m. contest. IU (25-11, 9-7 Big Ten) then returns home for a pivotal Big Ten series against league leading Minnesota.

Kansas content with 'Self'

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 22,2003 12:59 a.m.

LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Bill Self was introduced Monday as the new basketball coach at Kansas, which lost Roy Williams to North Carolina shortly after losing the NCAA championship game. Self's first college coaching job was as Larry Brown's assistant at Kansas in 1985, and he called his new post "the most prestigious act in all of college basketball."

Team hopes to finally win series, sweep Aces

By Dan Patrick · Tuesday, April 22,2003 12:57 a.m.

Still sore from being on the wrong end of a 9-0 no-hitter on Sunday, the IU softball team is going to try to regain some much-needed momentum with a double-header against the Evansville Purple Aces tonight.

Sigma Pi returns 4 riders

By Matt Glenesk · Tuesday, April 22,2003 12:56 a.m.

Towards the end of qualifications, Sigma Pi was on pace to garner a solid staring position but senior rider Jason Mount fell going into the first turn of the final lap. The team tried to black flag the incident, but the officials would not allow it, and Sigma Pi finished 22nd in qualifications and will start in the eighth row.

Blues, Canucks head to game 7

By R.B. Fallstrom · Monday, April 21,2003 1:42 a.m.

ST. LOUIS -- The first-round playoff series between the St. Louis Blues and Vancouver Canucks has quickly gone from lopsided to a toss-up.

Sosa's 504th not enough for win

By Alan Robinson · Monday, April 21,2003 1:41 a.m.

PITTSBURGH -- Chicago Cubs star Sammy Sosa had only a couple of small cuts Sunday despite what he called his scariest moment on a baseball field, being slammed in the side of the head by a pitch.

Team has strong showing out west

Monday, April 21,2003 1:40 a.m.

This weekend only the distance runners and sophomore All-American triple jumper Aarik Wilson competed at the Mt. Sac Relays at Mt. San Antonio College in California. The Jefferson twins, sophomore John and redshirt freshman Sean, won their events with impressive times to lead the team to a successful finish at the meet.

Weekend split keeps IU on pace

Monday, April 21,2003 1:39 a.m.

The third place IU baseball team kept pace with second place Ohio State this weekend by earning a series split on the road in Columbus, Ohio. IU (25-11, 9-7 Big Ten) dropped the first two games of the series but rebounded with two wins in games three and four to salvage a split from the Buckeyes (22-12, 10-6).

Team finishes out home schedule

By Andrew Rosen · Monday, April 21,2003 1:38 a.m.

The IU men's tennis team left its home court for the last time of the season Saturday. But, unfortunately for the team, it was after its seventh straight loss.

Hoosiers gain confidence despite poor showing

Monday, April 21,2003 1:37 a.m.

The Hoosiers traveled north to East Lansing, Mich., this weekend to take on Michigan, Michigan State, and Ohio State. In most of the races, the Hoosiers raced against Michigan in the morning and Michigan State in the afternoon. The novice four however competed against Ohio State, Michigan, and Michigan State in the second varsity four race.

Team places third at Buckeye Invite

Monday, April 21,2003 1:36 a.m.

This weekend the IU women's golf team traveled to Columbus, Ohio, to participate in the Lady Buckeye Spring Invitational.

Weekend leaves IU winless in Big Ten play

By Daniel Cohen · Monday, April 21,2003 1:36 a.m.

In game one against the No. 24 Hawkeyes Sunday, IU only stranded one runner on base. The problem is, the Hoosiers only put one runner on base as Iowa sophomore Lisa Birocci pitched a no hitter, walking one batter before the mercy rule went into effect after six innings with Iowa on top 8-0. Birocci baffled IU hitters all day long in the midst of her first career no-hitter, improving her record to a jaw-dropping 18-6. She struck out five of the first six batters and retired the first 14 she faced, but gave up a two-out walk to senior Katie Joy in the top of the fifth.

Loss ends regular season for IU

Monday, April 21,2003 1:35 a.m.

The Hoosiers (9-16, 1-9 Big Ten) closed out their regular season with a disappointing weekend. The women's tennis team, who has lost three straight matches, dropped another two this weekend to Big Ten rivals Illinois and Purdue.

On the Sidelines

Monday, April 21,2003 1:33 a.m.

Women fair well at Mt. Sac Relays A few members of the IU women's track and field team went to California this past weekend and had a successful trip. Senior Rachelle Boone reached the qualifying mark for regionals in the 200 meter with a time of 23.36 seconds.

Unruly fan issues apology to team

Monday, April 21,2003 1:31 a.m.

CHICAGO -- The man who ran onto the field during a White Sox-Kansas City Royals game last week and allegedly attacked an umpire says he never intended to hurt anybody.

Cutters looking to keep tradition strong

By Adam Aasen · Monday, April 21,2003 1:31 a.m.

As other riders gear up in biker shorts and helmets, P.J McMahon puts on a casual T-shirt and khakis to hit the track at Bill Armstrong Stadium for practice. Due to a broken leg he suffered in late March, McMahon has been advised by his doctor to sit out practices, but because of his commitment to the team, he said he has been at all the practices, cheering his team on.

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