Women's Golf

Hoosiers grab 3rd straight WNIT bid

By Zachary Osterman · Wednesday, March 19,2008 12:24 a.m.

One day after learning their season was not over, members of the IU women’s basketball team took the Assembly Hall floor for practice, albeit without a specific opponent in mind. That’s because they don’t have one yet.

Cyclist, please make way

By Ben Homrig · Wednesday, March 19,2008 12:23 a.m.

I like to do a little running from time to time, but sometimes the roads just aren’t big enough for everyone.

Study abroad award to honor student

By Sarah Brubeck · Wednesday, March 19,2008 12 a.m.

Sophomore Rachel James' dream of studying abroad ended early when shed died in a car accident three weeks ago. But since then, her exchange program has presented IU with a study abroad scholarship honoring her memory and “seize the day” outlook on life. PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines

Around the World

By AP Reports and Abisalom Omolo · Tuesday, March 18,2008 11:55 p.m.

Rallying troops after an overnight stay at an air base, Vice President Dick Cheney said Tuesday that as long as freedom is suppressed in the Mideast, the region will remain a place of “stagnation, resentment and violence ready for export.”

UN, NATO troops clash with Kosovo Serbs after retaking UN courthouse

By Abisalom Omolo and Radul Radovanovic · Tuesday, March 18,2008 11:53 p.m.

Serb demonstrators attacked international peacekeepers with rocks, grenades and Molotov cocktails Monday, setting off the worst violence in Kosovo since it declared independence from Serbia last month.

China says Dalai Lama trying to ruin Beijing Olympics

By Abisalom Omolo and Audra Ang · Tuesday, March 18,2008 11:51 p.m.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao accused supporters of the Dalai Lama on Tuesday of organizing violent clashes in Tibet in hopes of sabotaging the Beijing Olympics and bolstering their campaign for independence in the Himalayan territory.

Burger King teams up with local food bank

Tuesday, March 18,2008 11:19 p.m.

As customers order a Whopper or a variety of other meals from Burger King in the Indiana Memorial Union this week, they will have the opportunity to donate to Hoosier Hills Food Bank.

Committee reviews applications for new Office of Women’s Affairs dean

Tuesday, March 18,2008 11:16 p.m.

All the applications are in, and the office of Women’s Affairs is looking for a new dean.

Award-winning director dies at 54

Tuesday, March 18,2008 10:47 p.m.

LONDON – Oscar-winning director Anthony Minghella, who turned such literary works as “The English Patient,” “The Talented Mr. Ripley” and “Cold Mountain” into acclaimed movies, died Tuesday of a hemorrhage following surgery. He was 54.

False advisers

By Tristan Reitz · Tuesday, March 18,2008 10:14 p.m.

The mind-numbing game of “which presidential candidate has the craziest religious leader” has begun! And it looks like it will not end anytime soon. Oh ... it’s going to be a long year. Both Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama have come under scrutiny this past week because their religious mentors have said some shockingly stupid things.

Conservative follies

By Indira Dammu · Tuesday, March 18,2008 10:14 p.m.

In his first inaugural address, President Ronald Reagan made a bold declaration that would presumably set the tone for his administration – “government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.”

Print is dead???

By Cory Barker · Tuesday, March 18,2008 10:13 p.m.

The newspaper is dead. Or at least dying a slow, excruciating death that should come to fruition within the next decade, as the Internet and other alternative outlets of media take over. That’s the story we’ve been fed since the 1990s, but I always had trouble believing it – mostly because newspapers have absorbed all the onslaughts over the years.

Stolen meteorite found on sale at gun show

By Associated Press and Alexandra R. Moses · Tuesday, March 18,2008 7:48 p.m.

A piece of meteorite stolen from a museum was recovered after a man who owns another slice of the same rock saw it at a gun show. Someone stole the 12-by-16-inch meteorite slice valued at $5,000 from the Joshua Tree Earth and Space Museum in Lakeville about two weeks ago.

Briefs from around the state -- Hospital fundraiser to include Colt QB

By Associated Press and Alexandra R. Moses · Tuesday, March 18,2008 7:47 p.m.

Colts quarterback Peyton Manning will headline a fundraiser for the Indianapolis children’s hospital that bears his name.

2 escape from Bartholomew jail

By Associated Press and Alexandra R. Moses · Tuesday, March 18,2008 7:46 p.m.

Bartholomew County authorities are searching for two men who escaped from the county jail in Columbus.

Judge upholds ban against sex offenders

By Associated Press and Alexandra R. Moses · Tuesday, March 18,2008 7:46 p.m.

A judge has upheld a town ordinance that bars convicted sex offenders from using Plainfield’s parks and recreation areas.

ELF gone bad

By Abby Schwimmer and Ab Schwimmer · Tuesday, March 18,2008 7:59 a.m.

Who doesn’t love tree huggers? Okay, obviously I’m kidding. A lot of people are less than supportive of them. Stereotypically, society views this group as a hemp-wearing

Controversial bills terminated in Indiana House of Representatives

By Katie Ingmire · Tuesday, March 18,2008 4:21 a.m.

The death of Joint Resolution 7 Monday in Indiana’s House of Representatives marked another standstill in the state’s debate over same-sex marriage. The legislation would have defined marriage as being between one man and one woman and amended Article I of the state’s constitution. PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines

IU launches nationwide coaching search

By Ryan Gregg · Tuesday, March 18,2008 4:20 a.m.

IU President Michael McRobbie took the first step toward finding a new IU men’s basketball coach yesterday when he announced the appointment of a 10-member committee that will conduct a nationwide search. BLOG: Basketblog DOCUMENT: IU Press Release

Weekly podcast features 3rd IUSA candidate

By IDS staff and Ab D. Phillip · Tuesday, March 18,2008 12 a.m.

Today’s episode of “Conversations” welcomes IU Student Association presidential candidate David White, the third candidate to appear on the show. As a law student, White hopes to find support among graduate students for his campaign.