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Group of students and faculty talk about Africa’s role in economy

By Sandra Arao Ameny · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

The continent of Africa – big enough to fit Europe, U.S. and China within its borders – is rich in minerals and resources, but Africans continue to struggle with poverty.

Super Seniors

By Aaron Beard · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

On Saturday night, when the Hoosiers take on Penn State at 8 p.m. in Assembly Hall, three members of the IU men’s basketball team will step onto Branch McCracken Court for the final time in their careers as Hoosiers. Senior guards Rod Wilmont, Errek Suhr and Earl Calloway have had different experiences during their times at IU. But each player has created his own identity and used it on the basketball court.

Promotion to president

By Brian Spegele · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Receiving an outright vote of confidence Thursday, soon-to-be University President Michael McRobbie can hope his transition into IU’s top role will be smoother than his predecessor’s. McRobbie, the long-rumored and now newly confirmed University president, will likely experience relative ease in transitioning roles when compared with outgoing President Adam Herbert. Audio from Michael McRobbie's speech Video from announcement Audio from Adam Herbert's speech McRobbie's contract

How a failed chancellor search led to the quest for Herbert's successor

By Peter Stevenson · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

When Michael McRobbie is inaugurated as IU president, it will bring to a close an ongoing fight over the leadership of the University.

Around the World

By Abdullah AlShihri · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

North Korea’s No. 2 leader, Kim Yong Nam, reiterated Thursday his country’s pledge to abandon its nuclear weapons, as the impoverished nation sought a resumption of aid at its first high-level talks with South Korea since conducting an atomic test.

Author discusses overachievement

By Tom Kir · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

Speaking to a full house in Alumni Hall in the Indiana Memorial Union, author Alexandra Robbins posed the question that she said many students today feel they have to decide upon: “Do I want to be happy or successful?”

New president agenda outlines 'vision for student living and learning environment for 21st century'

By Alberto D. Morales · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Michael McRobbie had a continuing theme as he spoke Thursday after being selected to be IU’s 18th president – a theme of a “living and learning environment for the 21st century.”

IU divers look to qualify for NCAA meet

By Brian Buckey · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

At the Big Ten championships two weeks ago, the IU men’s diving squad struggled on the 1-meter board, failing to qualify anyone in the finals. However, with a renewed attention to detail and mental preparation, diving coach Jeff Huber believes the Hoosiers are ready to return to their winning ways at the NCAA Zone C Diving meet.

Democrats eye cuts to 2008 Iraq war request

By Abdullah AlShihri and Andrew Taylor · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

WASHINGTON – Democrats are considering cutting President Bush’s budget $142 billion request for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan next year by $20 billion, Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad said Thursday.

Fashionistas advise how to stay stylish, warm

By Megan K. Scott · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

Tired of wearing that same chunky sweater, the one that looked so up-to-the-minute in November, but now is covered in fuzz balls? What about those clunky knee-high boots? They felt great those first cold weeks of winter, but wouldn’t a cool new wedge sandal be a welcome relief?

Patriotic prose

By Indira Dammu · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

Patriotism – no word seems to have become so ingrained in the American psyche. And yet, for a word that is so indoctrinated in young minds today, few can accurately describe what it encompasses. Conservatives would have you believe that there is nothing more important than supporting your government, no matter what. In Bill O’Reilly’s immortal words, “It is our duty as loyal Americans to shut up once the fighting begins …” On the other hand, liberals tend to agree that it is a patriotic duty to question one’s government. In their minds, patriotism equals dissent and debate.

Hoosiers searching for their ‘attack mentality’

By Joel Sanders and Joel Sansers · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

As her team prepares for an upcoming tournament, IU softball coach Stacey Phillips wants her players to establish a certain mind-set. She wants the Hoosiers to start playing with a purpose. “I want the team to come away with the mind-set we can attack and get after things,” Phillips said. “I don’t want our team to be tentative. I want them to be mean and kind of nasty. It’s a matter of playing with a purpose, not going through the motions.”

The less important

By Ayesha Awan · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

One of two men accused of the rape and murder of at least 19 different women and children in India confessed on videotape to the crimes, according to BBC news. In December of last year, police discovered human remains outside the house of a businessman in the Indian city of Noida. The man who confessed to the crime is the servant of the businessman, who has also been charged with the crimes. What makes this case different than all of the other grisly serial murder cases out there?

Did IU get a favorable schedule?

By Ryan Corazza · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

Saturday marks the culmination of the Big Ten season. And, as of now, it’s looking like IU will most likely snatch third place in conference with a 10-6 mark. Now, was this because IU was, in fact, the third best team in conference? Or was it simply because the Hoosiers didn’t have to play Big Ten powers Ohio State and Wisconsin more than once each?

Flu is ‘widespread’ in Indiana

By Erin Riley · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

It starts with a sore throat, then a cough and high fever, all without a known cause. Before getting treated, the influenza virus keeps students from class, work and extra-curricular activities.

Hoosiers head to Memphis for 2nd road tourney

By Tim O Brien · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

The opening day butterflies are gone. After finishing its season-opening tournament 1-2, the IU baseball team hits the road this weekend for the second of four straight weekend tournaments to start the season.

City council approves CDBG funding, members angry at decline in assistance

By Will Moffat and Will Moffatt · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

Bloomington is receiving at least $113,688 less from the federal government’s Community Development Block Grant Program than last year.

Qualifiers head to South Bend for meet

By Ryan Gregg · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

After a brilliant performance in the women’s Big Ten championships, freshman pole vaulter Vera Neuenswander was named Big Ten freshman of the year. Neuenswander set a Big Ten record with a vault of 4.11 meters. The jump not only set a personal best for Neuenswander, but also broke a school record of 3.91 meters set by Emily Tharp in 2002.

Vera Bradley founder to give keynote

By Michael Reschke · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

IU’s Women in Business organization is holding its second annual conference this Saturday. The goal of the conference is to create an opportunity to build leadership, professionalism and networking skills through a panel discussion and several workshops, said junior Brittney Chenoweth, a Women in Business conference director.

Spoiled and proud

By Kirk Nathanson · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

I can’t believe you don’t recognize me. I’m kind of a big deal. This whole thing, this is my column. I speak out against society’s ills and champion the causes of justice and self-determination on a weekly basis. Pretty freakin’ cool right? Yeah, I get that a lot.