Women's Golf

Firefighters introduce new ventilation methods

By Frankie Ferrell · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 12:04 a.m.

The Bloomington Fire Department is now using a new method to ventilate heavy smoke during fires. Over the weekend, the new procedure called Truck Company Operations was implemented in the hopes of achieving more successful firefighting.

RPS reformers meet with administration officials

By Adam Aasen · Monday, Jan. 13,2003 12 a.m.

Fed up with high prices in food courts and low-quality dorms, Cooperative Opposition to Residential Programs and Services is taking its concerns to the IU administrators who could offer help. CORPS, a new student group founded by junior Ethan Ax, has made it their goal to change RPS policies, such as unfair prices, the quality of the dorms and food services and problems with parking.

UC Berkeley teams seek ways to increase safety in battling blazes

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Jan. 12,2003 11:58 p.m.

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- The dark smoke is thick all around you. The open door you thought was right behind you has disappeared. Your buddy has faded into the haze. Now you are alone in an unfamiliar building, with no idea how to escape or how much air you have left before you pass out.

SPEA creates service corps

By Colin Kearns · Sunday, Jan. 12,2003 11:58 p.m.

A newly established community service program is allowing graduate students in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs to demonstrate their classroom knowledge in the Bloomington community.

Critics ignored: 'Just Married' on top

By Alyson Brodsy and David Germain · Sunday, Jan. 12,2003 11:52 p.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Audiences ignored the critics and propelled the Brittany Murphy and Ashton Kutcher comedy "Just Married" to the top of the weekend box office.

Disney breaks into China

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Jan. 12,2003 11:51 p.m.

HONG KONG -- At a groundbreaking ceremony for Hong Kong Disneyland, top executives of Walt Disney Co. said Sunday they were confident their first theme park on Chinese soil will draw millions of visitors a year despite the global economic downturn.

Guitarist claims porn used for book research

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Jan. 12,2003 11:50 p.m.

LONDON -- Guitarist Pete Townshend of 'The Who' said Saturday he downloaded child pornography from the Internet while researching an autobiography discussing his suspected childhood sexual abuse.

Maurice Gibb: Legendary founder of Bee Gees dies Sunday at 53

By Alyson Brodsy and Adrian Sainz · Sunday, Jan. 12,2003 11:49 p.m.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Maurice Gibb, who with his brothers built the Bee Gees into a disco sensation that ruled the charts in the late '70s with hits like "Stayin' Alive" and "More Than a Woman," died Sunday at the age of 53.

The great nuclear barbecue

By George Lyle IV · Sunday, Jan. 12,2003 11:47 p.m.

The wars on many different types of terror are making me feel like I am living in a real-life version of the game "Risk." Al Qaeda is growing yet another ugly head, the U.S. is playing international hall monitor with Iraq, and North Korea just decided they didn't want to play anymore, packed up their pieces, and left.

Reality TV bites

By Paige Gray · Sunday, Jan. 12,2003 11:42 p.m.

Well, the major television networks have tapped into something big: Americans love watching people be exploited, especially in the most intimate and personal of moments. And what is better television than reality dating? The parade of reality programs has been a part of pop culture since "Survivor" first hit it big three years ago. Quick to cash in on its high ratings, television producers have been turning out show after show, each with its own distinct gimmick. Apparently, we love watching "people like us" as opposed to those from Hollywood factory, but aren't we going too far?

What have you sacrificed?

By Scott Dillon · Sunday, Jan. 12,2003 11:40 p.m.

The U.S. military may soon infiltrate Iraq and possibly incite a new round of terror attacks on the homeland. On the eve of such potential horrors, editors nationwide have derided Pentagon efforts to develop a system designed to prevent terrorism by analyzing patterns of individual behavior and then scrutinizing those people the Pentagon software identifies as having acted in a manner consistent with terrorist behavior. The same editors have also criticized attempts to scrutinize groups based on their origin, arguing such tactics unfair and racist. The essence of their argument is that government should scrutinize people based on their individual acts, not solely their race or origin.

State schools should help state students

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Jan. 12,2003 11:38 p.m.

The United States Supreme Court will soon hear two cases involving the University of Michigan's admissions to its undergraduate and law schools, respectively. There have been complaints filed that the University's admissions policy in regard to affirmative action is really operating as a form of reverse racism, denying qualified white people places in the admissions pools while giving these spots to normally underqualified minorities.

US reinforcements in Gulf keep out of sight

By Abdullah AlShihri and Patrick McDowell · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2:20 p.m.

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait -- American troop reinforcements come to Kuwait daily in the biggest military buildup in the region since the Gulf War -- but it's hard to tell. After heavy media coverage of their departure from bases in the United States this week, complete with teary embraces with relatives and their views of possible war with Iraq, the soldiers are landing in Kuwait in near secrecy.

Bowl season getting boring

By Aaron Beard and Colin Nowling · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2:17 p.m.

Remember the wonderful days when college football bowl games actually meant a little something. The times when a team had to have an 8-3 or 9-2 record just to go to a bowl game, let alone a high profile New Year's Day game. Now a 6-6 record even with a losing conference record can get you a bid to the Mazda Tangerine Bowl, or my personal favorite, the new Diamond Walnut San Francisco Bowl.

Big wins for wrestlers during winter break

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2:16 p.m.

The IU wrestling team was very busy over the last three weeks, piling up individual and team honors. IU had plenty of individual honors in the form of individual rankings.

Top divers qualify for American Cup

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2:15 p.m.

After qualifications during the week, the Speedo American Cup begins today at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center. The Cup, a prestigious diving tournament in which the top athletes in the sport are invited to compete, will showcase a host of Hoosiers.

Unhappy holidays for Davis, Hoosiers

By Aaron Beard and Sarah Meinecke · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2:15 p.m.

Once again, IU men's basketball coach Mike Davis had his holidays ruined by the Kentucky Wildcats. But it wasn't just the loss that gave him the heartache, it was the threat of a six-game suspension, and ultimate one-game suspension that loomed over his head in the days following the game. Davis missed the IU game against Ball State on New Year's Eve.

Senior heats up in second half

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2:14 p.m.

Most fans would not have noticed the play of senior Kristen Bodine last night in IU's 62-52 conference victory over Northwestern. But, she was instrumental in changing the tempo of the game and changing the Hoosier's fortunes in the second half.

Full-court press, timely baskets lead to victory

By Aaron Beard and Zack Eldridge · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2:14 p.m.

Going into winter break, the IU women's basketball team wanted to go undefeated in their four games. Although a loss in their penultimate game against Illinois spoiled those hopes, the team bounced back Thursday night with a win over Northwestern.

Team wins conference opener

By Aaron Beard and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2:13 p.m.

The students weren't back yet and Assembly Hall was well short of capacity, but the 13,677 fans in attendance still had plenty to cheer about as the No. 15 Hoosiers defeated Penn State 78-65 Wednesday night. IU trailed by as many as eight in the first half but shook off the slow start to win their Big Ten opener. IU (11-2, 1-0 Big Ten) used two small runs in the second half to pull away from the Nittany Lions.