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Investors expect more interest rate cuts

This week, talk on Wall Street might again revolve around interest rates. Some investors feel the Fed is not done cutting rates and are hoping for another rate cut at or before its March 20 meeting. "The weak economy is causing more layoffs ... and manufacturing continues to be in a recession," Fahnestock's Alan Ackerman told The Wall Street Journal. "All eyes are on the service sector, attempting to measure its strength or weaknesses. The fact for now is the Fed is friendlier, and it may as a result of recent economic data be forced to move before its next meeting."

Female professors discuss experiences in classroom

Being a woman and a teacher isn't always easy, according to a group of female professors. Several female professors shared stories and advice Thursday as part of a panel discussion on women's teaching experiences. The panel consisted of Valerie Grim, associate Afro-American studies professor; Holly Stocking, associate journalism professor; Dean of Women's Affairs Jean Robinson, also an associate political science professor; Assistant Dean of Students Pam Freeman; and Joan Middendorf, director of the Teaching Resource Center.

'Oedipus' mesmerizing despite flaws

From the moment the house opened Friday evening at the University Theatre, a sense of horror filled the space. Hollow sounds of eminent doom echoed as the audience waited for "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles to begin the first of its eight performances for the Department of Theatre and Drama. This production of "Oedipus" was frightening and awe-inspiring to watch, but a few elements did not flow with the production of the play.

Civic duty must extend to government

Civic duty" brings to mind those Boy Scout knot-tying days. But all the achievement patches you can earn won't turn minimum wage into a living wage. A plush 43 percent of the proposed tax cut goes to the richest 1 percent of the nation.

Texas cattle quarantine raises mad cow concerns

Until recently, the spread of the brain-destroying illness known as bovine spongiform encephalopathy from Britain to several continental European countries -- and the scare that has turned Europeans off beef en masse -- barely registered on the American radar screen. But with the quarantine of some cattle in Texas last week, mad cow disease is making a splash this side of the Atlantic Ocean.

A suggestion for RPS

I have come up with a brilliant idea that will save Residential Programs and Services. This idea is so insanely simple its a wonder no one has thought of it before: All RPS has to do to provide students with the highest level of service imaginable is to sell beer. Wait, it gets better. Not only should RPS sell beer, it should also let students use their meal points to buy it.

The real economic policy

Greed is good once again. Before you could spit in the new Oval Office spittoon, President George W. Bush started pushing his $1.3 trillion tax cut. Dubya has been using his famous charm assault. This apparently involves a clever nickname for starry-eyed representatives who still get gushy when they're invited to the White House. The alias that gets kicked around in the media is "Freddo."

Giving clothes a second chance

"That was the easiest $18 I've ever made," said sophomore Michelle White after selling Plato's Closet some of her old clothes. "I was cleaning out my closet this weekend and decided to bring my jeans and sweaters in and see what I could get for them," White said. That's the idea. Customers come in with their clothes and come out with cash on the spot.

University action lacking for senior

Women's basketball star Rachael Honegger, a senior forward, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $10,000 from her former employer, the Ellettsville IGA. The judge sentenced her to three years, but suspended the sentence to six months of house arrest. Monroe County Circuit Court Judge David Welch sentenced Honegger to six months of house arrest, but he didn't assign a traditional version of the punishment. According to Welch's version of house arrest, an IU athlete may travel around the country. That is no punishment.

Mode St.

Write It Down is coming into the world with a celebration, and rightfully so. Tonight at the Cellar Lounge, 123 S. Walnut St., Mode St. is having a CD release party for the birth of its first professional album. These 10 songs are worth every candle on the cake.

Hoosiers to defend record against Eagles

When the women's tennis team travels to Marquette at 11 a.m. Sunday, it is about more than simply winning matches -- it is about staying perfect. The Hoosiers are unblemished at 4-0.

Golden Ticket ends IUSA bid

The Golden Ticket dropped its bid for IU Student Association executive offices Thursday, said sophomore Chip Patterson, who was running for president.

Surplus projections reach $5.6 trillion

The Congressional Budget Office released a report Thursday forecasting an overall budget surplus of $5.6 trillion during the next decade, $1 trillion more than it predicted six months ago.

Police find marijuana plants at students' home

Two seniors were arrested Tuesday night after police responding to a 911 call found marijuana plants, paraphernalia and what appeared to be cocaine at their home, according to the Bloomington Police Department.

Man accused of tree spiking to get hearing

Frank Ambrose -- the 26-year-old Bloomington environmentalist accused of tree spiking -- will have a preliminary hearing at 1 p.m. today in the Monroe Circuit Court. His first court appearance will be protested by a variety of local activists who maintain his innocence.

Women\'s basketball star pleads guilty to felony

Senior forward Rachael Honegger has been sentenced to six months on house arrest for embezzling a grocery store out of about $13,000. Monroe Circuit Judge David Welch sentenced Honegger, 22, on Monday to a three-year jail term, suspending all but six months of that sentence.

Do or die for Hoosier hockey

Jillian Bach

discusses her life in front of the camera

Out with the old, in with the Nike

The candy-striped warmup pants. No last name on the jersey. No major contracts with sportswear companies. Men's basketball teams have always been focused around distinct traditions. After the firing of former coach Bob Knight, these traditions, which have always been embraced and bragged about by Hoosier fans, have started to disappear.

IU returns for 4-team tourney

After opening the season with a win at Notre Dame Jan. 25, the men's tennis team looks to continue its early success with a pair of matches Saturday at the Indiana Winter Invitational.