Women's Golf

'Dropout' worth a drop-in

By Sana Jafrani · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 6:33 p.m.

Finally, Chicago has its own hip-hop superstar. Windy City native Kanye West has successfully crossed over from producer to hip-hop artist with his debut album, The College Dropout.

FRESH GRASS

By Amber Garvey · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 6:32 p.m.

Spring may not grace us with its presence for a few more months, and signs of green grass underneath the melting snow are scattered, but Tues., Feb. 24 at Axis there will be a little bluegrass to warm away the winter blues. The Yonder Mountain String Band will be rolling into town on their Cabin Fever Tour for Axis' "Huge Fat Tuesday Show," bringing with them a new spin on the blugrass tradition.

GAMING GURU

By Chris Freiberg · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 6:05 p.m.

It's Saturday afternoon and senior Brent Coyle is hard at work at Electronics Boutique in College Mall. Well, if you consider playing video games "work." Coyle is the Electronic Arts campus representative for IU, and he's at EB getting people to try "NFL Street," the latest from EA Sports BIG Brand for Sony PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube and Microsoft Xbox.

TECHNO TREASURE HUNTING

By Kelly Phillips · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 5:52 p.m.

Dallas Smith leads a double-life. In Bloomington, she's a graduate student in the School of Education, working toward a master's degree in instructional technology. But on the weekends and in her spare time, Smith is a treasure hunter -- and her discoveries are often right under the nose of the average pedestrian.

Parties discuss books, tuition

By Mike McElroy · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 3:14 p.m.

Each IUSA ticket will pitch its plan for the student body in tonight's election debate, and the price of books and tuition are hot topics. Tickets Big Red, Hoosier Party, Fusion and Crimson will each attempt to convince students their solution is best.

'Apollo' can turn amateurs into acts

By Jenica Schultz · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 12:53 a.m.

Junior Stephani Parker and senior Alaina Williams will have the opportunity of a lifetime this weekend when they travel to New York City to compete at "Showtime at the Apollo," a singing competition hosted by comedian Mo'Nique. The show is taped for television and viewed by big-name music producers and recorders.

Webmail plagued by worm virus

By Dan Patrick · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 12:52 a.m.

Opening up an e-mail seemingly from an IU friend could land your computer in serious trouble. IU accounts and mail distribution lists are being distributed without authorization of either the University or the holders of the e-mail accounts, according to the UITS Web site. The mail distribution lists are then being used by "spam-bots" that send out spam messages to the email addresses within the lists.

Open container bill stalls in House

By Alyson Brodsy and Deanna Wrenn · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 12:52 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The chairman of a House committee said he may not allow a vote on a bill prohibiting open containers of alcohol in vehicles. A second Senate-passed transportation bill that came before Rep. Mark Lytle's House Public Policy, Ethics and Veterans Affairs Committee on Tuesday also could be in trouble. Committee members questioned aspects of legislation requiring people to use seat belts in pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. A second Senate-passed transportation bill that came before Rep. Mark Lytle's House Public Policy, Ethics and Veterans Affairs Committee on Tuesday also could be in trouble.

Homestretch starts with 'U'

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 12:51 a.m.

With a 12-10 overall record and a 6-5 in the Big Ten, many around Hoosier nation have begun to wonder if IU can make its 19th-straight NCAA appearance. But since the Big Ten went to a 16-game format in the 1997-98 season, every team with at least 10 conference wins has made the Tournament with the exception of ineligible Michigan last year. IU has five games remaining -- four of those at home. The first of those home games is at 8 p.m., tonight against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (9-14, 1-9 Big Ten).

BFC reviews student code

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 12:49 a.m.

The Bloomington Faculty Council held its first read-through of the updated Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct Code Tuesday. The 96-page code, first approved in 1990, has not been updated since 1997. "Since 1997, technology and computers are being used much more at the University, so we added an emphasis on technology," said Mary Popp, co-chair of the University Faculty Committee's Student Affairs Committee. Most of the changes regarding technology refer to how students use electronic resources and access to University computers.

Kerry takes primary

By Rami Chami · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 12:48 a.m.

Sen. John Kerry won a narrow victory against Sen. John Edwards in Tuesday's tightly-contested Wisconsin primary. The Wisconsin primary has been the first election held by one state on a single day since the New Hampshire primary, allowing the democratic candidates an equal opportunity to concentrate campaigning efforts in one state.

Quest for knowledge

By Alex Hickey · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 12:48 a.m.

Nothing about Rebecca Boostrom's daily routine seems out of the ordinary. She heads to class from her dorm room each weekday morning. Her evenings are filled with homework and law school applications. She stays up late at night. Knowing the importance of staying in shape, she often heads to the SRSC for a swim.

Author highlights past for Greek community

By Daniel Wells · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 12:31 a.m.

In a speech Tuesday night at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Walter Kimbrough, a national expert on historically black fraternities and sororities, outlined the history of Greek organizations to see what lessons they hold for today's fraternities and sororities.

Hoosiers primed for Big Ten Championship

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 12:27 a.m.

IU Women's swimming and diving look to avenge their last split against Penn State and defend their 2003 Big Ten title this week at the Big Ten Championships -- the conference's final showdown for the Big Ten prize.

Team looks ahead to Bucknell Invitational

By Matt Ostrega · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 12:23 a.m.

After graduating a class of seven players last year, IU water polo coach Barry King was left with the challenge of bringing in a large recruiting class to replace the graduates. Returning this season for the Hoosiers is a group of 10 players -- only two of them going into their senior year.

Skating club competes on national level

By Aishah Hasnie · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 12:22 a.m.

Five months after becoming an official club sport at IU, the Figure Skating Club has begun to grow into its own on campus. Made up of only 10 competitive and five recreational members, the club's size is small by comparison with other universities, but has shown the drive and determination to compete with larger teams, said the club's founder freshman Katie Laughner.

Mena eyes U.S. national team trip

By Colin Burns · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 12:20 a.m.

Representing one's country in competition is one of the highest honors bestowed upon an athlete. One of IU's own, assistant wrestling coach Mike Mena, will share in this experience of representing his country.

Isiah the Prophet comes to NYC

By Matt Glenesk · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 12:15 a.m.

The NBA just celebrated its All-Star Weekend with a dunk contest, the three point shootout, the Rookie-Sophomore game with Melo and LeBron and, of course, the actual All-Star game itself. But all we're hearing about is Alex Rodriguez and the damn Yankees.

Participants can 'Swim to Spring Break'

By Jessica Lobel · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 12:12 a.m.

Spring break is sneaking up, and if those love handles have seemed to have done the same throughout the blistery winter, don't fret, there is still time. There are 24 days to go before Acapulco, Florida, South Padre, Cancun, Jamaica, South Beach, or wherever else your spring break destinations may fly you.

Campus Crossroads

By Christina Galoozis · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 12:12 a.m.

When Alison Peckinpaugh goes to a party, she's not dressed like most of the other girls. She's not holding a beer and she won't end up in bed with some random guy at the end of the night. While these circumstances are not typical of all party-goers, many students can claim they've done one of these three things sometime in college. But Peckinpaugh won't claim any now she's begun her "walk with Christ."