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Blow to head killed Korona, coroner says

By Cory Schouten · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 12:53 a.m.

Freshman Seth Korona died of bleeding in the brain caused by blunt force trauma to the head, Monroe County Coroner Dave Toumey said Sunday. Korona, 19, died Feb. 4 after being in a coma at Bloomington Hospital for nearly a week. The blow to his head was consistent with injuries associated with a fall, Toumey said. He said he will continue to review the case to determine whether the death should be classified as accidental.

Team loses conference championship

Monday, Feb. 19,2001 12:52 a.m.

FISHERS, Ind. -- In an dramatic weekend at the Fishers Ice Forum, the hockey team crushed Toledo 10-0 Friday, slipped past Dayton 3-2 in overtime early Saturday, then lost the league championship to Miami of Ohio 2-1 in double-overtime Saturday. Friday saw all favorite seeds easily succeed in advancing to the tournament's quarterfinal round. Fourth-seeded Dayton handled No. 5 Kentucky 5-2. Third-seeded Miami crushed No. 6 Purdue 14-3, while No. 2 Michigan defeated No. 7 Ohio State 15-3.

Senior sets season-best records

Monday, Feb. 19,2001 12:48 a.m.

The Hoosiers might not have competed against the toughest competition this weekend at the Hoosier Hills Open, but they came away with experience that will help in the future. The open meet allowed the rookie athletes to compete and the experienced athletes to hone their skills or even take the weekend off to rest. But the Hoosiers who did compete came away with some good performances.

Distance swimmer meets goals

By Matt Pera · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 12:45 a.m.

Indiana distance swimmer Sarah Fiden wasn't quite sure what to expect coming into this season's Big Ten Championships. She decided to try for finishing in the top three in the 500-yard freestyle and the mile -- pretty lofty goals, especially for a freshman. Friday and Saturday, she was able to accomplish those goals. She placed third in the 500 and second in the mile. Not only did she place well in the meet, she broke two school records that were 20 years old. The records Fiden snapped were previously owned by IU Hall of Fame swimmer Jennifer Hooker, who was at the meet and was glad to see her old records go. "It's about time," Hooker said of her records. "They were up there way too long."

Attitude affects sexual behaviors

By Peggy Trytko · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 12:40 a.m.

Risky behaviors leading to sexually transmitted infections involve more than just not wearing protection during sex, about a dozen people learned during "Get Safe for Everyone," a safer sex program presented by Kathryn Brown, educator with Health and Wellness Education, and Mark Price, test counselor with Positive Link and IDS HIV Live columnist.

Hoosiers spoil Wisconsin fun

By Michael Sherman · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 12:39 a.m.

MADISON, Wis. -- Sunday was wrestling Fan Appreciation and Senior Day at the UW Fieldhouse in Madison, Wis. Among the scheduled events was a "dash for cash," in which three fans slithered around the gymnasium floor on their stomachs gathering as many $1 bills as they could get. Unfortunately for the 400 plus in attendance, the Badger wrestling squad spent a fair share of their day scrambling around the wrestling mat as well.

IUPD Blotter

Monday, Feb. 19,2001 12:38 a.m.

Feb. 12 • Freshman Adam Schelling, 19, a resident of Wright Quad, was arrested at Wright Quad for fraud and receiving stolen property. • An employee reported an audio amplifier stolen from one of the rooms at the Music Library. Estimated loss is $300.

Around The Campus

Monday, Feb. 19,2001 12:33 a.m.

IUSA elections run Tuesday, Wednesday online and on campus The five IU Student Association tickets -- the House ticket, Imagine ticket, Miracle ticket, ONE ticket and the Supernova ticket -- are working on their final day of campaigning. IUSA elections are Tuesday and Wednesday. Students will vote on paper ballots or online, said IUSA President Meredith Suffron, a senior.

Sade story

By Steve Kress · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 12:32 a.m.

• Directed by Philip Kaufman • Starring Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet • Rated R • Now playing at ShowPlace West 12

Illinois targets Haston, Jeffries

By Heater A. Dinich and Heather A. Dinich · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 12:31 a.m.

After junior center Kirk Haston scored a career-high 30 points in the Feb. 11 win against Michigan, interim head coach Mike Davis said if you take Haston and freshman forward Jared Jeffries out of the Hoosiers' mix, they will have a tough time winning. Saturday against a strong Illinois frontcourt, Davis' statement proved correct.

Rookie riders prepare for race

By Guy Cipriano · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 12:28 a.m.

Anybody who has competed in the Little 500 knows riding a bike in winter-like conditions is challenging. For the next two weeks, rookie riders will experience just how difficult it is to prepare for the Little 500 and stay warm at the same time. "Riding in the cold stinks. Especially when it rains," said senior Alan Ireland, a Delta Sigma Pi rider and member of the men's riders council. "Some people are able to do it easier than others."

IUPFW to build campus housing

By Drew Patty · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 12:27 a.m.

IU-Purdue at Fort Wayne will build residence halls housing for 500 students after gaining approval for on-campus housing from the Purdue board of trustees Friday. The school has considered on-campus housing for about 20 years, said IPFW Chancellor Michael Wartell. The proposal began taking shape in 1997, when IPFW commissioned a survey of housing in the immediate campus area. The study indicated a shortage of available housing, Wartell said.

Illini depth overcomes Hoosiers

By David Uchiyama · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 12:22 a.m.

Interim head coach Mike Davis put it bluntly: "Illinois is just a better basketball team than we are," he said after Saturday's 67-61 loss to Illinois at Assembly Hall. There's no mystery to why the Hoosiers lost -- the No. 7 Illini are stronger, deeper and more experienced than the Hoosiers.

Kruzan discusses initiative

By Holly Johnson and Holy Johnson · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 12:21 a.m.

Armed with signs declaring "Taxation = Theft" and "Help IUSA Help You," more than 40 people gathered Friday to garner support for tax-free textbooks on Indiana college campuses. The initiative is part of the IU Student Association's yearlong efforts to increase visibility for a bill now being debated in the Indiana general assembly.

Department of Labor reports teenage work continues to rise

By Jessica Rosenthal · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 12:18 a.m.

Eighty percent of teenagers ages 15-17 in the United States have jobs, according to a study by the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine. It's no different in Indiana. According to the Indiana Department of Labor, more than 136,000 teenagers between the ages of 14-17 were issued work permits last year, and that number continues to rise.

Legislature reviews electoral process

By Joseph S. Pete · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 12:16 a.m.

Since the election controversy in Florida in November, legislators in the Indiana General Assembly have put forward several bills to reform the electoral process. It's a top priority of Secretary of State Sue Anne Gilroy, whose office oversees elections. "If a silver lining exists in the recent difficulty we have experienced with our national electoral process, it is a renewed realization among the public that every vote counts," Gilroy said in a press release. "Voter apathy has been replaced by a heightened concern for fairness and accuracy in the administration of elections."

MSU divers capture competition

By Colin Ross · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 12:13 a.m.

A story written about the diving at the Big Ten Women's Swimming and Diving Championship this weekend would essentially be a story about the divers from Michigan State. MSU's Summer Mitchell placed first in the 1-meter and third in the 3-meter and teammate Carly Weiden finished third in the 1-meter competition and won the 3-meter.

Michigan Big Ten's best

By Eric Talbot · Monday, Feb. 19,2001 12:07 a.m.

Claire Tousley of Zionsville said her mom decided it would be a good idea to take her to the Women's Big Ten Swimming and Diving Championships. Tousley, an elementary school student and swimmer, said she likes going fast. Tousley was likely smiling Saturday night, the final night of the three-day event. She did get to see quick swimming -- IU raced to a third-place finish, Penn State jumped to a quick lead but couldn't swim fast enough to hold on for the win and Michigan took the title.

Steve Earle to play at Murat Centre

Sunday, Feb. 18,2001 11:26 p.m.

The impact Steve Earle made on the Nashville music scene in the 1980s shook the city to its traditional roots. With its controversial lyrics, his album Copperhead Road made people ask, "What is country, and what is rock and roll?" Earle will bring his outlaw style to Indianapolis Tuesday with special guest Stacey Earle. The show will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Egyptian Room of the Murat Centre. Stacey Earle is Steve's younger sister, who plays guitar and performs duets with her brother on occasion.

Napster ruling leaves users seeking download alternatives

By Jonathan Hall · Sunday, Feb. 18,2001 11:25 p.m.

Internet file-sharing host Napster lost a highly publicized legal battle last week when a federal appeals court ordered it to stop letting users share copyrighted material. But experts say it's not likely the ruling will stop the booming business of digital copying. "I am pessimistic about (the court's) ability to stop illegal downloads of copyrighted music," said business law professor Thomas Bowers, co-director of the MBA Sports and Entertainment Academy.