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IU to compete in Sea Ray Relays

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Friday, April 11,2008 12:36 a.m.

Having a 101-degree fever and competing in the heat of the south is not something easy to do. Sophomore high jumper Jared Nuxoll faced these conditions two weeks ago at the Alabama Relays and was disappointed with his sixth place finish.

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IU looks to best slumping Buckeyes at home

By Brandon Smith · Friday, April 11,2008 12:34 a.m.

Before Wednesday night’s game against Indiana State, the IU softball team had committed errors in eight straight games. Against Big Ten opponent Ohio State this weekend, the Hoosiers will look to stay error-free for a second game and begin to move out of the cellar of the Big Ten.

Since last year’s race, many of the stars have moved on and other teams have improved. Pre-race favorites failed to perform well in qualifications and the competition in Spring Series events was balanced.

It’s up for grabs.

By Brian Buckey · Friday, April 11,2008 12:33 a.m.

With the 58th annual men’s Little 500 set for Saturday at 2 p.m., Cutters senior Paul Sigfusson has not had time to think about last year’s Little 500 victory and what it will be like to take the track at Bill Armstrong Stadium as defending champions.

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Rain, rain, go away

By Ben Homrig · Friday, April 11,2008 12:32 a.m.

Curious to hear Saturday’s weather forecast? The report is dreary one – high of 45, low of 36 with a 40 percent chance of precipitation. But you mustn’t forget this is the Little 500, and this weekend’s races will be the icing on the cake for a celebrated week. Every Little 500 enthusiast is smart enough to know that people can’t let the Al Rokers of the world dictate their good time. Those people are weathermen, not college students. They’re full of it.

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Around the World

By Arthur H. Rotstein · Friday, April 11,2008 12:15 a.m.

The Senate on Thursday passed a bipartisan package of tax breaks and other steps designed to help businesses and homeowners weather the housing crisis.

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McCain calls for federal aid for homeowners

By Arthur H. Rotstein · Friday, April 11,2008 12:14 a.m.

NEW YORK – Sen. John McCain called for federal aid for well-meaning homeowners who can’t pay their mortgages, an attempt to fend off criticism that he has been indifferent to the housing crisis and the market upheaval it has spawned.

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Students pedal for a good cause

By Amanda Cochara · Friday, April 11,2008 12:01 a.m.

The IU chapter of Building Tomorrow hosted its inaugural event, “No Spandex Required,” where people hopped on stationary bikes to “ride” the 7,710 miles between Bloomington and Uganda and raise money to build schools in the sub-Saharan African nation.

Teter rider Sarah Rieke races down the front stretch during Team Pursuit Saturday evening at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Teter defeated Kappa Delta in the Team Pursuit finals.

Start your pedals

By Greg Rosenstein · Friday, April 11,2008 12 a.m.

The months of intense training are now over. All of the series events have been completed. For riders, today is finally the day. The 21st Women’s Little 500 is here. The much-anticipated event will begin at 4 p.m. at Bill Armstrong Stadium with 32 teams competing for the crown.

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Community drive to help collect food for the summer

By Bertrand Teo · Thursday, April 10,2008 9:49 p.m.

Hoosier Hills Food Bank Volunteer Coordinator Kim Kanney talked about volunteering at the upcoming Live from Bloomington Community Food Drive for the food bank, an organization that distributes food to the hungry.

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Hip help

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, April 10,2008 9:48 p.m.

From 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Max’s Place will host an evening of belly dancing, organized by Squires – an amateur belly dancer herself – to benefit Middle Way House. There is no cover charge, but donations are encouraged.

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