Women's Golf

Weekend competition ends in tennis victory

By IDS staff · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 12:41 a.m.

The women's tennis team made quick work of its competition this weekend, routing Bowling Green and Ball State 7-0.

Hoosiers win close match at Notre Dame

By IDS staff · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 12:41 a.m.

The men's tennis team started the season well with a road victory Thursday against Notre Dame.

Hoosiers split weekend set, fall behind in Big Ten standings

By IDS staff · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 12:40 a.m.

The wrestling squad took three out of four matches this weekend, but the sole loss turned out to be a crucial one. Sunday afternoon's 22-11 loss against 9th-ranked Ohio State drops the Hoosiers to 1-2 in Big Ten competition, as the Buckeyes squashed the Hoosers' hopes of moving up in the national rankings.

Michigan State outplays 2nd-ranked Hoosiers

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 12:39 a.m.

The hockey team was swept this weekend at Michigan State University. A last-minute empty-net goal resulted in a 7-5 loss Friday, while two goals in the final five minutes of the third period equaled a 4-2 Hoosier loss Saturday. "I think we got outplayed from top to bottom," junior forward and assistant captain Bryan Grant said. "We didn't come out to play Friday night. Once we got the lead, we went back to not playing very well. And Saturday we were terrible."

Freshman makes waves in Senior Day loss

By Colin Ross · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 12:37 a.m.

In a meet that started with a ceremony to honor the seniors of the IU men's swimming and diving team and ended in a loss, it was a freshman who stole the show.

Change in attitude allows McGinnis playing time

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 12:36 a.m.

Erin McGinnis had to sit and watch from the sidelines last year. The rules were what made the transfer from Auburn a spectator as the Hoosiers struggled in a 10-18 season.

Hoosiers hang on to win despite difficulties

By Aaron Sharockman · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 12:29 a.m.

For the first time in 17 days, coach Kathi Bennett has a reason to smile. After three consecutive losses had plunged IU from second to seventh in the Big Ten standings, the Hoosiers righted the ship Sunday with a 83-76 win over Ohio State.

Mayor to seek statewide office

By Joseph S. Pete · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 12:04 a.m.

Bloomington Mayor John Fernandez filed papers with the state Friday that launched his candidacy for Indiana secretary of state.

Environmentalists critical of Bush appointments for Interior and Energy secretaries

By Durga Raghunath · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 12:02 a.m.

Judging from President George W. Bush's recent cabinet appointments, experts anticipate a dramatic shift in the see-saw between protecting the environment and extracting energy from public land. The movement in energy's favor, environmentalists say, has become apparent with the appointments of Spencer Abraham as Energy Secretary and Gale Norton as Interior Secretary.

With 19-point comeback, Iowa beats Hoosiers

By David Uchiyama · Sunday, Jan. 28,2001 11:59 p.m.

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Interim head coach Mike Davis needed a moment to himself after IU's 71-66 loss to No. 17 Iowa Saturday. He just finished watching his team squander a 17-point halftime lead and fall to 3-4 in the Big Ten. The second half was not a pretty sight for Davis.

Author speaks on morality of capital punishment

By Lindsay Schoenfeld · Sunday, Jan. 28,2001 11:58 p.m.

With President George W. Bush in office, some are concerned about the controversial issue of capital punishment. Psychologist and author Robert J. Lifton spoke Wednesday in the Indiana Memorial Union Whittenberger Auditorium about the death penalty. He spoke about his new book, "Who Owns Death: Capital Punishment," and the dangers and morality of capital punishment. He began his talk with a joke, but the discussion that followed was far more serious.

Recker, Fife reunited

By David Uchiyama · Sunday, Jan. 28,2001 11:57 p.m.

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Dane Fife and Luke Recker embraced after No. 17 Iowa's 71-66 victory against IU. It was the first time the former roommates played against each other in a game that mattered.

Children learn about Chinese Lunar New Year

By Sarah Tolson · Sunday, Jan. 28,2001 11:56 p.m.

Children clumsily tried to fish M&Ms out of bowls with wooden chopsticks Saturday at the Monroe County Public Library, 303 E. Kirkwood Ave. The object of the game was to transport the candy from one bowl to another and teach the kids how to use traditional Asian chopsticks. Once successfully moved, the prize was eating the candy. This was one of the activities the Asian Culture Center offered at the third annual Lunar New Year Celebration for Kids.

Student discovers joys of Argentine tango

By Kama Korvela · Sunday, Jan. 28,2001 11:31 p.m.

K'ai Roberts fell in love this summer. She has been dancing since she was 3 years old, but it wasn't until a trip to Hawaii that she learned the art of Argentine tango. "I went there to learn the international waltz, and I met someone who told me that they would teach me to tango," Roberts said. "Four hours later, I fell in love with it." Roberts, a native of Bloomington, is a veteran of dance. She said she grew up dancing with her sister Julie, and eventually realized how passionate she was about the art.

Willkie celebrates Asian traditions

By Juliet Eichberg · Sunday, Jan. 28,2001 11:29 p.m.

"The world's most colorful" was how emcee Ying Wang, a senior, described the Lunar New Year celebration Friday evening at Willkie Quad. Wang said the event, sponsored by the Asian Cultural Center, the Office of International Programs and CommUNITY Educators, was unique, entertaining and educational. "(The celebration) showcases to our best ability traditional Asian arts," he said.

O.A.R. electrifies Bluebird crowd

Sunday, Jan. 28,2001 11:28 p.m.

Take a gamble on O.A.R., whose staple song, "Crazy Game of Poker," got the crowd at Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N. Walnut Ave., on its feet Saturday night. The Maryland quintuplet kicked off the first set with its classic "island roots rock" sound, leading into an extended jam of "City on Down," the melody carried by the saxophonist, Jerry DePizzo.

Greenspan supports tax cuts

By Troy Barratt · Sunday, Jan. 28,2001 11:27 p.m.

Constant increases in projected future surpluses have caused Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan to change his fiscally conservative stance of debt reduction to include the goal of tax cuts. While many in Washington side with his new position, some believe it is irrational.

Interest rate decision to be announced

By Trevor Davis · Sunday, Jan. 28,2001 11:25 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will meet and announce whether it will cut interest rates, a week after Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan testified before the Senate. Greenspan declined to comment on what Fed policymakers will do when they meet this week. Many investors are looking for the Fed's Open Market Committee to cut short-term interest rates by a half-point.

Bush should reconsider some proposals

By Brian Zell · Sunday, Jan. 28,2001 10:56 p.m.

After reading news reports of his first week in office, I feel the need to warn President George W. Bush of a conspiracy threatening to taint his infant presidency. This conspiracy concerns the "smart" people Dubya has surrounded himself with to allay the fear of the general populace that he might do something stupid, like selling Manhattan back to the Indians for a bunch of shiny beads.

Reinstating the Global Gag Rule

By Sarita Chourey · Sunday, Jan. 28,2001 10:54 p.m.

Reinstating the Global Gag Rule, denying funding to international programs that counsel women on abortion, was a stroke of brilliance on President George W. Bush's part. I find myself rethinking original perceptions of him, giving him a fair shake, as he'd say. How do you make sure a multi-billion dollar Star Wars defense system doesn't go to waste?