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Explorers expand human horizons

When looking back at man's jaw-dropping physical feats of the past 80 years, one notices that they seem to occur in twos within a short period of time.

Salukis fans help take down Hoosiers

It was over before it started. That's what Mike Davis said after the Hoosiers were trampled by Southern Illinois, 72-60, in front of a sellout crowd of 10,000 at a frenzied and chaotic SIU Arena. The win against IU (No. 24 ESPN/USA Today poll) was the first against a ranked team for the Salukis in more than 13 years. Davis said he knew it was coming. "I know my team. Just the look in their eyes," Davis said. "Even though we were up 4-0, you could just tell the momentum was (Salukis') way from the introductions." The crowd was noisy throughout, rattling the Hoosiers (4-2) and taking them out of their offense. The game was a pattern of runs by each team, only the Salukis had more.

Shadowed Air India Jet lands

NEW YORK -- Canadian fighters shadowed a New York-bound Air India jetliner over the Atlantic Ocean Thursday after authorities determined that a suspicious passenger was aboard, U.S. government officials said. The commercial plane, flying from London to New York, landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport at about 4:45 p.m. It was believed to be carrying 378 passengers and 19 crew members. U.S. fighters had been expected to escort the plane once it entered U.S. airspace.

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Lugar addresses today's agricultural issues

Last Sunday at McNutt Formal Lounge Senator Richard Lugar spoke to a diverse crowd of high school students and teachers from around the world about issues facing agriculture today.

Consequences of a 'living wage'

Proponents of a federally mandated "living wage" have seriously misguided intentions. Many academic economists agree that a higher minimum wage will cause greater unemployment. The people who would get hurt by this potential lack of jobs the most are the same people the government purports to help: women, minorities and teenagers.

Intramural registration is today

Today is the deadline to register for these four intramural sports:

Primary Elections Tuesday

Indiana's primary elections are Tuesday, May 7, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Voters will select their parties' candidates for the Nov. 5 general elections. They will also elect precinct committeemen and state convention delegates.

Why I hate corporate America

I don't read propaganda. I write it. So, I will waste this space allotted to me to fully explain why I hate corporate America without the benefit of rational thought provided by others.

Talking about safety

The victim of a car accident caused by driving while talking on a cell phone, New York Assemblyman Felix Ortiz decided to take matters into his own hands when he drafted the first bill to regulate cell phone use on American roadways through the New York State Legislature in 1996. "I was driving from my district office to visit the borough president," Ortiz said. "The person in front of me was wavering. I thought he was drunk, and then he hit a (telephone) pole."

IUSA enters zoning debate

In a letter sent last Monday to Mayor John Fernandez by the IU Student Association and Bloomington's City Council, IUSA expressed its concern over a controversial zoning ordinance issue they feel is unfairly stereotyping IU's students.

Greek councils elect new executives

Monday night, the Panhellenic Association and the Interfraternity Council held their annual Installation ceremony inducting the newly elected 2002 executive board. Both the Panhellenic Association and the Interfraternity Council, along with chapter presidents, elected nine members each to fill such positions as president, vice president of membership development, vice president of finance and vice president of recruitment.

Police give facts of freshman's death as friends and family mourn

On New Year's Day, Seth Korona and his mother left for IU -- the university Korona loved, sight unseen. It was just mother, son, a green Mercury Mountaineer and 710 miles of road. "They had a wonderful ride together," Debra Neilson, a family friend, said. "It's a memory she's going to cherish forever."

Official visits allow 2 basketball prospects to explore options

He was supposed to be the one answering questions. Instead, top-20 basketball recruit Bracey Wright asked a reporter about the snowfall, extracurricular activities and nightlife of Bloomington.

Letters to the editor

I-69 good for IU, Indiana

We support the construction of I-69 over new terrain passing through the west side of Bloomington. We believe that such an investment will pay dividends for a long time to come. Beyond its obvious convenience for IU professors, students, alumni and staff, I-69 offers a major opportunity for southwestern Indiana to reinvigorate its economy. The non-profit interest group Voices for I-69 estimates that the interstate will create 4,415 new jobs and $12 billion in new sales. The new infrastructure will be a powerful incentive for businesses to expand or create new operations in the region. These developments, of course, portend much-needed tax revenue for state and local governments.

Team picks up dramatic victory

The men's tennis team couldn't stop Illinois' 48-match winning streak Saturday, but made amends Sunday by topping No. 44 Northwestern 4-3. Hoosier sophomore Zach Held nailed down the win with a three-set win at No. 5 singles, giving the Hoosiers their second Big Ten victory of the season. No. 39 IU (10-5, 2-3 Big Ten) lost the doubles point, but got victories at No. 1 and 2 singles to grab two early points.

Parking Operations offers new nighttime permit 2 decks please

Students spending late nights at the Main Library and anywhere across campus might have an easier time finding a parking space. Starting this fall, IU Parking Operations will unveil a new "F" permit, allowing IU students and local residents evening access to any non-24-hour "A", "C" or "E" space.

Indiana election turnout sad

Judging from the voter turnout in Indiana's May 7 primary elections, an outside observer might surmise that voters' hands were chopped off after the last elections. Twenty-two percent of voters in Indiana cast ballots.