Women's Golf

Indianapolis meet may mean a state title

By Bill Meehan · Friday, April 8,2005 1:39 a.m.

The Hoosiers have a chance to claim their first state title, when they face Notre Dame, Purdue and Butler tomorrow for the Indiana Cup on Eagle Creek in Indianapolis. In a separate contest, IU also will take on the Irish and Louisville. The Indiana Cup entitles rowers on the winning team in this uncelebrated sport to stand tiptoe on any misty morning wherever they want -- all around the Hoosier State, that is.

IU to take on OSU, No. 31 ND

By Andy Romey · Friday, April 8,2005 1:38 a.m.

IU will play host to Ohio State at 4 p.m. Friday and Notre Dame at 10 a.m. Sunday, but the match against the Irish is looking to be closer than close. "We'll be favored against Ohio State. They have some injuries -- they're kind of having a down year," said IU coach Lin Loring. "Notre Dame should be a really close match." The statistics back up Loring's analysis.

Wild Women of Midwest flock to Bloomington

By John Wustrow · Friday, April 8,2005 1:37 a.m.

Calamity Jane, the IU women's ultimate frisbee club team, will play host to the Wild Women of the Midwest tournament this weekend. The tournament will start 10 a.m. Saturday and continue at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Evan Williams Field on the corner of 10th Street and the 45/46 Bypass and at North Fee Lane Fields at 17th Street and Fee Lane.

Hoosiers look for 7 straight wins at OSU

By Eamonn Brennan · Friday, April 8,2005 1:36 a.m.

If the IU men's tennis team wants to keep its streak alive, players are going to have to earn it. Winners of their last six matches, the Hoosiers will face what could be their toughest test in a month, when they travel to Columbus, Ohio, to face the No. 33-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. IU will look to continue its strong play from top to bottom, a balance that has keyed the Hoosiers' surge in recent weeks.

Players welcome new IU assistant

By Steve Slivka · Friday, April 8,2005 1:34 a.m.

The IU men's soccer team announced the hiring of a new volunteer assistance coach Tuesday on the heels of the team hosting the Midwest Soccer Coaches Symposium this weekend. As the featured event to the symposium, IU plays St. Louis University in the team's third spring friendly at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Bill Armstrong Stadium. David Giffard joins IU after working for five years under former IU player and assistant coach Mike Getman at the University of Alabama-Birmingham.

IU begins West Coast swing

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Friday, April 8,2005 1:33 a.m.

The outdoor track season is finally in full swing, and the men's team is set to begin its quest for fast times on the West Coast beginning this weekend with the Pepsi Invitational in Eugene, Ore. After a rain-out in Florida and a blustery weekend in Bloomington, the team is itching for a solid opportunity to compete.

Hoosiers travel to historic track venue in Oregon

By John Fischer · Friday, April 8,2005 1:32 a.m.

IU will compete at one of the most popular track and field venues hosted by one of the sport's most storied programs this weekend. The Hoosiers head out west for the Pepsi Invitational Saturday hosted by University of Oregon. The scored quadrangle meet will put IU against Oregon, University of Missouri and University of Washington.

Little Fifty event gives big race a 'run' for its money

By Steve Slivka · Friday, April 8,2005 1:31 a.m.

Legs will start to make their way around the track in a warm-up to Little 500. But these legs are not peddling bicycles tomorrow, they are moving the bodies of the runners participating in the third-annual Little Fifty running race. Little Fifty involves teams comprised of four runners completing 50 laps at the Haugh Track and Field Complex. One runner from each team completes a lap, and then that runner is allowed to hand off with another teammate, similarly to how riders in the Little 500 make bike exchanges.

Hoosiers acquire more than expected with freshman duo

By Andrew Shaffer · Friday, April 8,2005 1:30 a.m.

IU coach Bob Morgan visited Ballard High School in Louisville, Ky., looking for a utility infielder, David Trager. Trager's teammate, Chris McCombs, saw an opportunity and approached Morgan about watching a game he was pitching. Morgan agreed, and a year later the 6-foot right-hander has struck out 15 batters in eight appearances for the Hoosiers.

IU to reveal Bennett's replacement today

By Dan Click · Friday, April 8,2005 1:28 a.m.

After more than a month of searching for the next women's basketball coach, the IU athletics department will announce the new coach today at 1:30 p.m. in the Hoosier Room in Memorial Stadium. The new coach will replace Kathi Bennett, who resigned as head coach in March after five seasons. In Bennett's time in Bloomington, she compiled a 72-75 record and led the Hoosiers to one NCAA tournament appearance in 2002.

IN HOT PURSUIT

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Friday, April 8,2005 1:26 a.m.

For Phi Gamma Delta rain, cold and wind aren't enough to hinder a great performance. As rain struck during the 30th heat during Thursday's final Little 500 event, it was hard to see if there would be an end to the Spring Series Events.

Sparing weather draws students to Woodlawn Field for night games

By Kristin Fruehauf · Friday, April 8,2005 1:06 a.m.

It is 10:15 on a Wednesday night. Some students might be cramming for exams at the library, others slamming 15 cent drafts at the Bluebird. However, after the sun goes down, the 64 degree temperature gives students incentive to linger outdoors winstead of in the bars or at their books, enjoying athletic opportunities.

Truth, lies, and disclaimers

By George Lyle IV · Friday, April 8,2005 1:03 a.m.

On the back of just about every issue of the IDS Weekend magazine, there is a dual ad for Bluebird/Axis nightclubs. This week's ad features promos for various hip-hop and rock shows, a hot body contest and $1 Miller Lites.

Semester at Sea program offers different destination

By Sarah Walden · Friday, April 8,2005 1:01 a.m.

When students at IU consider going abroad, some think of the traditional countries first. Places like England, France and Italy are consistently at the top of the list. But 10 IU students decided to forego studying in these countries. Instead, they're spending this semester aboard the MV Explorer, a ship from the Semester at Sea program.

Walk aims to fight homlessness in city

By Jessica Levco · Friday, April 8,2005 12:58 a.m.

For the past three years, a path through historic Bloomington has paved the way for walkers to learn more about homelessness in their community. Homeward Bound, Indiana's 5K walk to help fight homelessness, kicks off this Sunday at 2 p.m. in Third Street Park.

Bomb thrown by motorcyclist in Cairo kills 2, wounds 20

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, April 8,2005 12:46 a.m.

CAIRO, Egypt -- An explosion apparently set off by a bomber on a motorcycle hit a tour group shopping in a historic bazaar Thursday, killing at least two people and wounding 20 -- the first attack targeting foreign tourists in the Egyptian capital in more than seven years.

Separate man charged in Collman case

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, April 8,2005 12:37 a.m.

CROTHERSVILLE, Ind. -- A 10-year-old girl who police say was abducted to keep her quiet about a methamphetamine operation was also sexually molested, but not by the man charged with her murder, authorities said Thursday. Anthony R. Stockelman, 38, of rural Seymour made an initial court appearance Thursday morning after being arrested Wednesday on a felony count of child molesting. Jackson Circuit Judge William E. Vance ordered Stockelman held on $500,000 cash bond at the county jail in Brownstown.

Community Gardens offers rentable plots

By Catherine Hageman · Friday, April 8,2005 12:36 a.m.

Spades and shovels aside, garden specialist Grant Pershing may be the most valuable tool in this garden. Pershing works in the Willie Streeter Community Gardens, an area of rentable plots of land for residents to plant whatever they choose. For $31, Bloomington residents can spend their summers tending to a 10' by 20' plot of land in the gardens, which feature organic or conventional gardening, as well as wheelchair accessible raised beds. Staff members, like Pershing, are also available at the gardens to assist with problems.

Hold on a minute

By Christopher Collins · Friday, April 8,2005 12:31 a.m.

There are a lot of wack-jobs here in America. There are a lot of people who have a crazy agenda. They will hoot and holler and do anything that is necessary to get on the news and get people to hear about it. When I first heard of the Minuteman Project, I thought these guys were probably more of the same, probably some wacked-out conservatives who hated Mexicans and didn't want them stealin' good ole American jobs.

Stars, stripes and McGriddles

By Kirk Nathanson · Friday, April 8,2005 12:28 a.m.

Congratulations, America! We're No. 1! As five-time winner of the World's Fattest Country award, we're officially a dynasty. Suck on that, France! USA! USA! USA! Accepting this award on behalf of the country is Burger King's "Enormous Omelet Sandwich," a frightfully disgusting pile of eggs, meat, cheese and salt that weighs in at a mighty 730 calories and 47 grams of fat. Because there's no better way to start your day than with coronary failure.