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Seniors will miss graduation for baseball

By Dan Click · Friday, May 6,2005 1:34 a.m.

For more than 6,900 seniors Saturday, "Pomp and Circumstance" will be the most important song of the day. However, for the five seniors on the IU baseball squad, it's "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" as the Hoosiers face off against Michigan State 3 p.m. Saturday at Sembower Field.

Wright gone for good

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, May 6,2005 1:33 a.m.

HOUSTON -- IU guard Bracey Wright signed with a sports agent Wednesday, effectively ending his college career, according to a broadcast report. Wright had announced last month that he would forgo his senior year of eligibility and declare for the NBA draft. But since he didn't initially sign with an agent, Wright preserved the chance to play another season for the Hoosiers.

IU student who faked, recanted abduction story could face penalties

By Joelle Petrus · Friday, May 6,2005 12:38 a.m.

An 18-year-old IU student who reported and later recanted an abduction could face jail time and fines for false reporting and obstructing justice.

Indiana congressmen lobby for military bases

By Alexandra R. Moses and Tom Coyne · Thursday, May 5,2005 11:55 p.m.

Six Indiana Republican congressmen say they believe the state's military bases should survive the upcoming round of closings because they are valuable commodities.

Mayor, IU alum, offers advice to graduates

By Cordell M. Eddings · Thursday, May 5,2005 11:54 p.m.

Bloomington Mayor, IU alum, and former IUSA president Mark Kruzan hated economics, but loved his IU experience.

Business fared well in 2005 legislative session

By Alexandra R. Moses and Mike Smith · Thursday, May 5,2005 11:53 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- While schools and some special interests are grumbling over the 2005 legislative session, many in the business community are smiling over a long list of incentives and policies lawmakers passed in hopes of boosting commerce in Indiana.

2 more Hoosiers die from roadside bombs in Iraq

By David A. Nosko · Thursday, May 5,2005 11:53 p.m.

Two Hoosier soldiers have joined more than 40 Indiana residents who have lost their lives due to U.S. military conflict throughout the Middle East.

Daniels appoints adviser for Latino affairs

By Charles Wilson · Thursday, May 5,2005 11:52 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A woman who moved from Mexico to central Indiana will advise Gov. Mitch Daniels on Hispanic issues.

Paula Abdul at the center of latest 'Idol' controversy

By Brett Martel and David Bauder · Thursday, May 5,2005 11:18 p.m.

NEW YORK -- "American Idol" has kicked off contestants for concealing sordid secrets about their pasts -- including Corey Clark, who now says he had an affair with judge Paula Abdul while competing two years ago.

IU Art Museum hosts faculty exhibition

By Brett Martel · Thursday, May 5,2005 11:17 p.m.

Visitors to the IU Art Museum have a chance to see a wide variety of works that have special relevance to the university.

Indianapolis art museum hopes revamped look draws new visitors

By Brett Martel and Jenny Montgomery · Thursday, May 5,2005 11:16 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Don't be afraid: it's only a museum.

Auction house sells art collection after winning rock, paper, scissors contest

By Brett Martel and Elizabeth LeSure · Thursday, May 5,2005 11:15 p.m.

NEW YORK -- Winning a playground game of rock paper scissors has paid off handsomely for the auction house Christie's.

Adjusting to Australian "Uni" life

By Lindsey Hubbard · Thursday, May 5,2005 11:14 p.m.

At the University of Adelaide in Adelaide, Australia, the looks, lingo and lives of the students appear as relaxed as the drug laws in Amsterdam.

Job market is better, search still difficult

By Nellie Summerfield · Thursday, May 5,2005 10:59 p.m.

Surpassing finals, moving-out, celebration and commencement, the job search is atop the list of priorities for graduates.

Cash, iPod among most popular parental gifts for grads

By Kristin Huett · Thursday, May 5,2005 10:58 p.m.

Graduation: A frantic but exciting time for seniors to reflect on the accomplishment of finally receiving a college degree.

Graduates taking positions around country, world

By Hannah Lodge · Thursday, May 5,2005 10:57 p.m.

With graduation upon us, college students who previously found themselves wondering "Chinese food or pizza?" or "Should I go out to the bars or stay in and study?" find themselves faced with a terrifying, new set of questions.

The best 4 years?

By Matt Glenesk · Thursday, May 5,2005 10:37 p.m.

The transition from child to adult finally has forged its way to the forefront.

My last column (really)

By George Lyle IV · Thursday, May 5,2005 10:36 p.m.

I talked with my paternal grandmother about my upcoming graduation and she told me an interesting fact -- as far as she knows, I am the first person in that family to graduate from college.

Take a chance

By Dan Click · Thursday, May 5,2005 10:33 p.m.

It is over.

Good luck, seniors

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, May 5,2005 10:29 p.m.

As many graduates have been busy bidding farewells to friends all week and packing the last of their belongings, the Indiana Daily Student would like to take this time to thank every single one of you for contributing to the IDS.

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