Women's Golf

IU goes 6-0 during weekend road trip to Pennsylvania

By Tom Kir · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

IU coach Barry King and the IU women’s water polo team were confident they were going to be the best team in the pool for their six road contests throughout Pennsylvania this weekend. And the results certainly backed up their swagger heading into the weekend.

One road, many paths

By Jacob Stewart and Jake Stewart · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

For many high-school students across the nation, the decision whether to enter college or immediately enter the job market is one that is primarily concerned with economics. For many, working part-time is a necessity rather than an option if they desire to attend college. Tuition payments in Indiana can range from the in-state tuition of Ivy Tech Community College at $2,632.50 to the $20,472 required by IU for out-of-state students.

Heavy bags, purses put unhealthy burden on back

By Shannon Dahmer · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

Carrying a big bag is a pain in the neck. Literally. Chiropractors and other health professionals are finding an increasing number of women have back and neck problems because they carry huge and often heavy bags.

UPDATE: 6:33 p.m. IU student arrested for choking girlfriend

By Michael Reschke · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

An IU student was arrested for strangling his girlfriend Sunday. Bloomington police officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of East Second Street, where they spoke with the female victim, 21, Sgt. Jeff Canada said, reading from a police report.

Online Only: Daniels withdraws toll-road proposals

By Alexandra R. Moses and Ken Kusmer · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mitch Daniels withdrew virtually all of his highway bypass toll-road proposals Saturday, telling legislative leaders they had proven too unpopular with the public.

IUSF lifts ban on coach

By Chris Engel · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

Fourteen months after receiving a lifetime ban from the Little 500, Team Major Taylor coach Courtney Bishop has been reinstated by the IU Student Foundation. “It’s great to be back,” Bishop said. “I’ve been shocked before, so the decision is what the decision is.” IUSF Director Jenny Bruffey said the foundation lifted Bishop’s ban Friday, the same day the organization reversed a rule that banned alumni from coaching in the pits during the race.

I've never written a headline

By Mike McElroy · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

If you are reading this online-only column, you may also be the sort of person who played Sink the Biz last night, or ordered the seitan special at Roots Restaurant. In other words, you belong to a cult.

Baaad idea

By Grace Low · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

As if consuming genetically altered fruits and hormone-enhanced meat isn’t creepy enough with humans fiddling with nature, it is now scientifically possible to harvest individually cloned transplant organs from humanoid sheep.

Hoosiers split matches with ranked Big Ten foes

By Jordan Cohen · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

The IU men’s tennis team stands at 1-2 in the Big Ten after splitting a pair of matches this weekend. The Hoosiers (11-7) fell to No. 23 Minnesota on Saturday 5-2, but they stormed back with a 6-1 win against Iowa on Sunday.

IU recruit Gordon, North Central fall short in state finals

By Eamonn Brennan · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – It took 30 seconds for IU recruit and Indianapolis North Central star guard Eric Gordon to show how good he was in Saturday night’s Indiana Boys Basketball 4A state final. Then, not long afterward, East Chicago Central showed it took more than Eric Gordon to win a state championship.

Students spend Saturday giving back to the community

By Shannon McEnerney · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

Junior Brandon Fishburn said smiles and thank yous could not have been a better reward for the work a group of student volunteers completed Saturday. On Saturday morning, students in association with the Indiana Public Interest Research Group and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness spent the day volunteering in the Bloomington community with various organizations.

Gonzales receives support of White House, top GOP senator

By Abdullah AlShihri and Lara Jakes Jordon · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

The White House and a key Republican senator reaffirmed support Saturday for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales even as Democrats questioned his credibility for apparently misrepresenting his role in firing eight federal prosecutors.

Multicultural Navruz festival brings together people within, outside IU

By Shannon Valentine · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

Numerous student associations came together to celebrate spring at the Navruz festival on Saturday. Navruz, which means “new day” in Persian, is a common celebration in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Uyghurstan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. This celebration also marked the 10th year of Navruz at IU. The festival began in Willkie Auditorium at about 2 p.m. Informational boards were set up, showcasing cultural and social difference for the countries represented at the festival. Cultural videos and music were also playing as people arrived, giving them a chance to learn more about the respective countries.

Home runs lead Hoosiers to 3rd-place finish

By Joel Sanders and Joel Sansers · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

Home runs were the theme in each of the Hoosiers’ four victories in this weekend’s IU Classic.

IU stays unbeaten in Big Ten after weekend trip

By Kevin Kane · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

The IU women’s tennis team’s weekend matches could be characterized with one word: determination.

Around the world

By Abdullah AlShihri · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck central Japan on Sunday, killing at least one person and injuring 170 others as it toppled buildings, triggered landslides and generated a small tsunami along the coast.

Alumni allowed back in pits to coach Little 500, says IUSF

By Michael Sanserino · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

After the 2006 Little 500, the IU Student Foundation created a new rule that would bar nonstudents from coaching in the pits on race day. But on Friday, the organization announced it had changed its mind.

Students lead Indy war protest

By Chelsea Merta · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

“Give peace a chance.” “Support Our Troops – Bring Them Home.” “Make Peace, Not War.” These were just a few of the signs held by more than 250 demonstrators Saturday at Indianapolis’ Soldiers and Sailors Monument.

Strong pitching leads IU to series sweep against IPFW

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

IU coach Tracy Smith wants power from his lineup, but he didn’t get it this weekend. Instead, Smith got two wins playing small ball as his Hoosiers swept a shortened two-game series with IU-Purdue University at Fort Wayne at Sembower Field.

Former Hoosier and current member of the Columbus Crew Ned Grabavoy moves the ball up the field during IU’s 1-0 loss against the Columbus Crew on Saturday.

Former IU standouts impressed by Hoosier team

By Linnea Coulter · Monday, March 26,2007 12 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – During their years at IU, former Hoosier standout soccer players Danny O’Rourke, Jed Zayner and Ned Grabavoy received their A’s in “Soccer 101.” Now, all three players have reached the next level as professional players for MLS’s Columbus Crew.