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Bush releases $2.5 trillion budget plan

By Alyson Brodsy and Martin Crutsinger · Sunday, Feb. 6,2005 11:04 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- President Bush's $2.5 trillion budget is shaping up as his most austere, trying to restrain spending across a wide swath of government from popular farm subsidies to poor people's health programs.

Looking at Bush's speech through global eyes

By Ambrosia Borowski · Sunday, Feb. 6,2005 11:03 p.m.

The Bush administration has a great impact on not only Americans, but also on citizens of the world. President Bush's State of the Union address on Feb. 2 may have been directed toward United States citizens, but its implications were global. It is important to recognize that the U.S. exerts an influence around the globe through the president's words.

Rice: Israel has to face 'hard decisions'

By Alyson Brodsy and Anne Gearan · Sunday, Feb. 6,2005 11:02 p.m.

JERUSALEM -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Sunday that Israel has some "hard decisions" to make as it moves toward peace with the Palestinians and the creation of a neighboring democracy.

Bus plan not needed, grad students say

By Adam Van Osdol and Adam VanOsdol · Friday, Feb. 4,2005 1:15 a.m.

The universal bus plan might soon hit a pothole. Graduate students in several departments said they are unlikely to endorse the plan when it comes up for a vote today at a meeting of the Graduate and Professional Student Organization. The plan calls for extending unlimited bus access from the Bloomington Transit, Stadium Express and Midnight Shuttle to all campus buses and increasing the transportation fee to $50.

Eagles, Pats fans brace for Super Bowl showdown

By Gavin Lesnick · Friday, Feb. 4,2005 1:15 a.m.

When freshman Whitney Moore's New England Patriots do something wrong, her boyfriend slowly scoots away from her side.

Hackers invade IU Foundation site

By Lori Geller · Friday, Feb. 4,2005 1:15 a.m.

IU Foundation employees were advised to change their computer passwords and to contact their banks because a computer hacker might have accessed their personal information Friday.

Coffee and Tea to serve beer, wine

By Gavin Lesnick · Friday, Feb. 4,2005 1:15 a.m.

City Coffee and Tea, located on the street level of the Smallwood Plaza, will likely be serving premium beer and wines alongside its cappuccinos and lattes.

THE SOUNDING OF THE DRUM

By Eboni Gatlin · Friday, Feb. 4,2005 1:15 a.m.

Some sounded the drum for peace. Others sounded it for love. No matter what their prayers, IU students and faculty gathered at the "Sound the Drum and Family Fest" Thursday night at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center to celebrate the beginning of Black History Month at IU.

Hoosier season ends at Purdue; Big Ten next

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Feb. 4,2005 1:11 a.m.

The dual meet season comes to a close Saturday for Hoosier swimmers and divers as No. 15 Purdue hosts the Crimson and Gold Cup in West Lafayette. The No. 13 ranked IU men's swimming and diving team hopes to claim its 10th dual meet victory of the season. In doing so, the Hoosiers would capture their first 10-win dual meet season in 20 years.

IU fends off Wisconsin down the stretch, snaps losing streak

By Dan Click · Friday, Feb. 4,2005 1:10 a.m.

Looking to end its five game losing streak and its shooting woes, the schedule-makers gave IU the perfect team -- Wisconsin.

IU gunning for NCAA qualifying marks

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Friday, Feb. 4,2005 1:06 a.m.

This weekend, the IU track team will travel its full contingent of athletes to Notre Dame for the Meyo Invitational. Aside from the Big Ten face-off against Purdue and Ohio State two weeks ago, the meet is IU's first true test. The Meyo Invitational is a focal point of the season for most teams in attendance as the meet consistently produces NCAA qualifying marks. IU must show more tenacity to get the job done, IU head coach Randy Heisler said.

Colorado professor might be dismissed

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Feb. 4,2005 12:44 a.m.

AURORA, Colo. -- University of Colorado administrators Thursday took the first steps toward a possible dismissal of a professor who likened World Trade Center victims to a notorious Nazi.

WonderLab presents mind-bending puzzle exhibit for all ages

By Lindsey Jancek and Lindsay Jancek · Friday, Feb. 4,2005 12:44 a.m.

Even the most seasoned puzzle fiends should be cautious of the mind-bending experiences that await them at WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology. Twenty puzzles comprising the "Brain Teasers 2" exhibit are on display on the second floor of WonderLab, a touring exhibition that opened this week and is available through May 8. WonderLab is the only Indiana location on the current exhibition tour.

2 ranked teams fill IU's home weekend

By Eamonn Brennan · Friday, Feb. 4,2005 12:38 a.m.

Ask the IU men's tennis team, and the players will tell you: Middle Tennessee State is underrated. The No. 57 Blue Raiders invade Bloomington Saturday for a match-up of two ranked teams in the IU Tennis Center. But the No. 67 Hoosiers claim that a No. 57 ranking just doesn't do MTSU justice.

Badgers battle in Bloomington Sunday

By Andrew Petersen · Friday, Feb. 4,2005 12:37 a.m.

While most of the campus will be plopped in front of the TV watching the Super Bowl, IU's wrestling team will be offering an athletic alternative for Bloomington fans at the University Gym this Sunday.

Hoosiers hope to start season strong

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Friday, Feb. 4,2005 12:35 a.m.

The clink of the aluminum bats and the snap of a pitch hitting a leather glove fills the air as the softball team practices in Mellencamp Pavillion. Spring is finally approaching and with the season opener just days away, the IU softball team is preparing for their 2005 season.

Walker-Roby following older brother's footsteps

By John Fischer · Friday, Feb. 4,2005 12:34 a.m.

When football recruit Brandon Walker-Roby steps onto the field at Memorial Stadium for his first game as a Hoosier next year, he will be following in the footsteps of family.

IU looks to protect 1976 undefeated season

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Friday, Feb. 4,2005 12:32 a.m.

Four wins. March 28, 1987. Dec. 4, 1993. Jan. 7, 2001. March 21, 2002. Four dates etched in IU's history. The games played on these days had one thing in common -- the Hoosiers knocked the nation's No. 1 team off its pedestal.

Why the patriots will win

By Ryan Phillips · Friday, Feb. 4,2005 12:31 a.m.

The Patriots will win Super Bowl XXXIX, bank on it. Call the bookie and bet the farm, the car. Heck, bet the kids. New England has what it takes to win it all -- again.

Why the Eagles will win

By Ryan Corazza · Friday, Feb. 4,2005 12:30 a.m.

Forget the numbers, the stats and the fact that Tom Brady has never lost in the postseason. Forget that Corey Dillon has made the best team in the NFL better. Forget that Bill Belichick is perhaps the best schemer of a coach to ever grace the NFL. Forget that Terrell Owens won't be 100 percent on Sunday. Heck, forget that the Patriots are a better team than the Eagles. Philadelphia will win the Super Bowl because this is the year of the underdog. The year of the dynasty killers.