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Team heads east in second weekend

Normally, junior Brooke Monroe and sophomore Stormy Hanson are just your run-of-the-mill energetic athletes. But this week the two have hardly been able to contain their excitement. After weeks of anxiously awaiting the start of the women's softball season, the Hoosiers' scheduled season opener Saturday at Evansville was canceled because of soggy field conditions. The cancellation of the game has made the co-captains that much more ecstatic about starting the season, which they will finally be able to do today against Virginia at the Triangle Classic at North Carolina State.

Team anxious for outdoor action, start of season

If IU's baseball players appear anxious, it's probably because they want to go outside and play. Because of poor weather conditions this spring, the Hoosiers have only ventured outdoors to practice twice, coach Bob Morgan said.

Hoosiers prepare for Big Tens with invitational

This weekend, the Hoosier Hills Track and Field Invitational offers the women's team opportunities to improve times and marks a week before the Big Ten Championships. Some athletes won't run their main events to avoid injury, while others will aim for personal records.

Hoosiers hunting for boost in standings

As the wrestling team's regular season comes to a close, Big Ten teams continue to jockey for position in the standings. The 22nd-ranked Hoosiers have an important weekend coming up with road matches against Big Ten rivals Michigan State and Wisconsin.

Mayor's address draws protest, added security

Four uniformed police officers watched the door Thursday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater when Mayor John Fernandez gave his State of the City Address.

Minority assumes office

Bobby Fong has come a long way from teaching himself English from comic books and math from baseball cards. For Butler University, the 2001-02 academic year ushers in a new era. Fong will be replacing interim president Gwen A. Fountain in June. Geoffrey Banister, who served as president for 10 years, ended his term a year ago.

'Love, Candy' uses memories, songs for laughter

Laughing at yourself in love was the theme of "Love, Candy" at the Bloomington Playwright's Project, 308 S. Washington St., Wednesday night. Anyone who ever got excited when the cute boy at school said "hello" or looked to see how the pretty girl in class signed her Valentine could relate to this event.

AIDS play explores friendship

During the past two decades, the AIDS epidemic has taken many lives and left lasting impressions on society. The virus, which attacks the human immune system, has changed attitudes and ideas about sex, sexuality and life. AIDS also is the subject of some of the most haunting and beautiful works of modern art -- especially that of the theater.

Musical to close tonight

Tonight is the last chance to catch this year's national tour of the classic musical "Show Boat" at the IU Auditorium. Based on a novel by Edna Ferber and created for the stage by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II, the original "Show Boat" had its debut in 1927 to rave reviews. Set on the Mississippi River in the late 1800s, the crew of the boat, the Cotton Blossom, takes the audience to a bygone day as "Show Boat" follows the lives of Cap'n Andy Hawkes, his wife Parthy and his daughter Magnolia.

State gas tax hike might help roads

A growing backlog of road projects has led Democrats in the Indiana House to propose raising the gas tax by three cents a gallon. This bill needs to be passed because it will fix Indiana roads and bridges and would re-allocate the gas tax to fund only transportation projects.

'Ballet is my power'

Tale of two teams

Look who's coming to dinner

• Directed by Ridley Scott • Starring Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore • Rated R • Now playing at ShowPlace West 12

Off-duty trooper was at Theta Chi party

An off-duty Indiana State Police officer guarded the door to the Theta Chi fraternity house during the Jan. 27 party where freshman Seth Korona is believed to have suffered a skull fracture, University officials said. Korona, 19, died Feb. 4 after several days in a coma. The Indiana State Police officer was working at the time for Alliance Security, a company operated by the Indiana State Police Alliance, Don Cook, executive director of the Alliance, told The Associated Press.

Hoosiers dominate Wildcats

With 2:02 remaining in the first half of Wednesday night's men's basketball game, Northwestern coach Bill Carmody screamed. Then, he stomped his foot, picked up his cup and plodded to the end of the Wildcat bench.

Swimmers' hard work to culminate today

The time has come. After a year of training and constant preparation for 11 teams, the Big Ten Women's Swimming and Diving Championships begins today at the Counsilman Billingsley Aquatic Center in the Student Recreational Sports Center.

Groups to rally at mayor's speech

In his annual State of the City Address, Mayor John Fernandez today will discuss popular, non-partisan issues such as innovation and fiscal responsibility. But no politician can please everyone all of the time.

Women hope to make splash as Big Ten championships begin

Many people want the chance to see the world, but few get do so while pursuing other dreams as well. Sophomore Tina Gretlund got that chance, traveling around the world as a member of Denmark's national swimming team.

With Olympian Reiling out, diving team steps up to challenge

Losing a leader can set a team back. When that leader is an Olympic-caliber athlete, it can be devastating. But the women's diving team has found a way to succeed despite losing Olympic diver Sara Reiling.

Competitors don't bother senior

Senior Jenn Cristy, IU's most-decorated swimmer, will start her last Big Ten Championship today with the 50-yard freestyle.