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Hill calls off recount in contested state election

Congressman Baron Hill called off the recount in the race for Indiana's 9th Congressional District Wednesday and conceded defeat to Republican Mike Sodrel. After votes in six counties had been recounted, Hill said he was satisfied that major irregularities did not occur.

IUSA sponsors student trip to vote

Trapped in a foreign land while her home country is ravaged by controversy, Ukrainian native Olha Krupa is grateful -- for the IU Student Association.

THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON DRUGS

The word on the street is that there's a drug that can transform even the biggest bum into a studying machine. Without a legal prescription, you can obtain it only if you know the right people. Its market is not unlike that of underground marijuana, and it is considered by some the academic steroid.

Camp Kesem volunteers help lift summer spirits

Childhood is magical. Some of that magic stays as people age, and some of it wears off through time and after different life experiences. For children who have parents afflicted by cancer, magic in their lives can sometimes be more difficult to find.

Congress passes bill to allow space tourism

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Outer space could become the final frontier of tourism under legislation passed Wednesday by the Senate to regulate commercial human spaceflight.

Oklahoma quarterback could win 2nd straight Heisman

NEW YORK -- Jason White has a chance to join Archie Griffin as a two-time Heisman Trophy winner. White, the Oklahoma quarterback who won last year's Heisman, was chosen Wednesday as one of five finalists for college football's most prestigious individual title.

Charges filed in NBA melee

PONTIAC, Mich. -- Five Indiana Pacers players and five Detroit Pistons fans were charged Wednesday in one of the worst brawls in U.S. sports history -- a melee last month that broke out on the basketball court and spread to the stands.

Highway re-dedicated to late Congressman McCloskey

A 55-mile stretch of a southern Indiana highway was renamed Wednesday in honor of former U.S. Rep. Frank McCloskey, who died last year.

Harrison signs new deal with Colts

Marvin Harrison decided to stick around with the Indianapolis Colts as Peyton Manning's primary target. Harrison agreed to a six-year, $66 million contract with the team Wednesday that includes a $22 million signing bonus, according to a source within the league who requested anonymity.

Brown County square dance club carries on tradition

The square-dancing "Bucks and Does" of Nashville, Ind. perk up their ears, and raise their tails when they hear the sound of the music they love. The music starts at 7 p.m. every Wednesday night when Joe De Wees' feet trot around the linoleum floor of the Brown County Historical Society. He and his wife Amelia De Wees are dancing, along with 50 other people, in tandem, with a caller shouting instructions to him and the rest of the dance floor. As he glides across the tile, his black, thick soled shoes have the ease and limberness of Fred Astaire. You can see his 35-plus years of experience clearly.

Time for the annual awards

Because this is my last column of 2004, I decided it was time to give away my end-of-the-year awards. First up, the Ron Powlus Award, given to the college football player who succeeds at having the most disappointing career. This year's recipient is Chris Rix of Florida State.

An architectural future

Look at a large hole in the ground and picture a towering structure composed of limestone and genius. Look at an old neighborhood and some buildings that have seen better days and picture the IU students of 2020 hustling to their classes in the new technological hub of campus.

Questions surround struggling Hoosier offense

Many questions surrounded the Hoosiers' 55-45 loss to Notre Dame Wednesday night and their preparations for a zone defense. The answers varied, depending on who you asked.

Much more than meets the eye

Adjusting to life after war

For Brandon Nordhoff's high school graduation party, his friends decided to shave his head. The next day, he was leaving for boot camp. "We had about 10 people come over and help out," said Tim Cross, who helped organize the event by putting flyers up around the school that read 'Help Shave Nordie's Head.'

Willie Nelson to perform tonight

The crooning of country-western star Willie Nelson will fill the IU Auditorium at 8 p.m. tonight when he performs as part of his latest tour.

Restaurants emulate coffee shops with work areas, offer Internet access

Typing furiously on an iBook, a student reaches out and takes a large bite of an Italian submarine sandwich. As he chews, his eyes don't turn away from the screen, fixated on his task at hand. "Study fuel," he jokes to a friend.

Local breweries set separate goals, cater to different crowds

It's tough to distinguish the small post-lunch crowd from employees on the clock at Upland Brewing Co., as both sets mingle around the bar swapping stories, gossiping and discussing beer. The customers are all on a first name basis with those behind the bar, contributing to the local feeling of the restaurant and brewery. The food is hot, the beer is cold, and the place has an overall feeling of community.

New channel provides grants for students

MtvU, the newest channel from MTV networks, is giving young adults a chance to express their creativity by providing grants for top college activists. "MtvU Grant" is a new program dedicated to empowering and awarding student social entrepreneurs at mtvU partner schools.

Group bonds over knitting, sewing

All around Bloomington, groups devoted to knitting have been popping up. They are united through a recently revived trend with one important conclusion: knitting is no longer just fun for grandma.