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Colombia most dangerous nation for union members

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Colombia was the most dangerous nation for union members again last year, with 201 killings or disappearances reported, or 90 percent of the worldwide total, according to an annual survey released Tuesday.

Not the Knight we know (and love)

Women's volleyball splits weekend with early win, late loss

It was another weekend that began with a victory and ended in defeat for the women's volleyball team. The Hoosiers defeated Northwestern in five games (30-21,25-30,30-27,28-30,15-9) Friday and fell to Big Ten powerhouse Wisconsin in three games (30-26,30-12,30-21) Saturday.

Company prepares grads for real world

As graduation approaches in May, college graduates in Connecticut are sharing what they learned during their first few years after college to inform students of vital life skills not learned in a psychology, history or business management course.

Councilman files defamation suit

In a Tuesday morning press conference, Monroe County Councilman Scott Wells announced that he had filed a defamation suit against local resident Kevin Shiflet, who has accused Wells of having prior knowledge of the Pedigo Bay fire.

Earthquake shakes Indiana

Not since 1987 has Indiana felt the ground move. Tuesday afternoon some area residents and businesses called local police to find out if what they felt, had actually been an earthquake.

All athletics canceled for tragedy

In accordance with NCAA Division I-A colleges across the country, IU has announced that all athletic events will be postponed until Monday. This decision is a direct result of the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. IU had a full slate of athletic events scheduled for the weekend. Thursday, the women's soccer team's game against Louisville was postponed indefinitely, as was the men's soccer teams participation in the Butler Classic in Indianapolis. Butler Athletic Director John Parry said that when the games resume, they could function as a way to bring Americans together. "We all recognize that sports is way in the background as far as relevance," Parry said. "But it can also be part of the healing process."

Greenspan's assessment of the economy optimistic

WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan offered his most optimistic assessment of the U.S. economy in more than a year, telling Congress Thursday that the country is now recovering from its first recession in a decade. Greenspan's testimony to the Senate Banking Committee was more upbeat than his outlook just a week ago.

Harrison gone, but Beatles will never die

When I was younger, I listened the Beatles for the first time. I can't remember how old I was or exactly where I heard them. There's much I don't recall, but I'm sure of one thing. I distinctly remember how I felt the first time I heard George Harrison's guitar.

Teaching assault prevention

Domestic violence is the most repeated, least reported crime in the nation. On Friday, there will be an event that assists in not only educating people about the problem, but also teaching them how to prevent it. The second annual Fitness Against Violence will take place tomorrow at the Student Recreational Sports Center from 3-8:30 p.m. FAV is hosted by the SRSC and all proceeds go to Middle Way House women's shelter. The event offers a variety of programs, including KickBo, Hip Hop, and Tai Chi. Additional educational courses will be offered to promote awareness of sexual assault, domestic violence and body image. Two officers from the IU police department will be presenting a workshop on rape aggression defense.

Looking to do damage

Jill Chapman arrived in Bloomington three years ago as the skinny, lofty predecessor of one of the more-celebrated players for IU women's basketball. Chapman, a 6-foot-5 center, started immediately in place of departed center Quacy Barnes, now playing for the WNBA's Seattle Storm.

A new year set to begin

In her first major public appearance as Bloomington Chancellor, Sharon Brehm had more in common with the some 6,600 freshman she inducted as IU's Class of 2005 than the line of trustees and administrators that flanked her.

Cultivating leadership

Trust, community, leadership. These are three important tools and ideas learned and embraced at the Asian Culture Center's third annual Student Leadership Conference held Oct. 27 and 28 at Bradford Woods in Martinsville.

Playhouse's performance of 'Chapter Two' likeable despite forced humor

Watching the Brown County Playhouse's new production of Neil Simon's "Chapter Two" this weekend, I found myself all over the critical spectrum. Except for a fine leading performance by Robert K. Johansen as George, it seemed as if the other members of the cast were trying to wring every moment of hysterical laughter they could out of the text. The comedy felt forced and Simon's witty banter was not servicing the characters; instead, it was alienating them from the audience. My expectations for the show had been high, and my fears of being disappointed were growing.

Plan may halt construction

State Senate Republicans will place a moratorium on new construction projects -- including at universities -- in a proposed two-year budget they are expected to send to the floor today. Sen. Lawrence Borst, R-Greenwood, made the announcement Wednesday on the heels of shrinking state revenue projections and a slowing economy. The State Budget Agency recently reported that February revenues fell $102.6 million short of forecasts, and Borst said the state must tighten its belt on spending.

Final four bound

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- After watching sophomore Jared Jeffries spoil Duke's run to a second consecutive national championship with 24 points and 15 rebounds Thursday, Kent State coach Stan Heath figured he would do his best to clamp down on Jeffries, the Big Ten Player of the Year and second team All-American.

Schumacher wins French GP ties Fangio

MAGNY-COURS, France -- Michael Schumacher made a late pass to win the French Grand Prix and take his place in Formula One history.

U.S., U.K. planes bomb Iraq

MANAMA, Bahrain -- U.S. and British warplanes bombed an anti-aircraft base in southern Iraq Thursday after coming under Iraqi artillery fire, a U.S. official said. The attack happened at 3:45 p.m. on Al Faw Peninsula, 290 miles southeast of Baghdad, said Maj. Brett Morris, spokesman for the Joint Task Force Southwest Asia. He said all aircraft returned safely to base, and a damage assessment was under way.

Professors honored as nation's best

Distinguished Professor Ronald A. Hites and Senior Scientist in Chemistry John C. Huffman have been honored with inclusion by the Institute for Scientific Information in the group's new online database of the world's most cited and influential scientific authors. Hites is one of only 96 scientists to be designated as a highly cited author for his work in applied science or engineering, while Huffman is one of 98 highly cited authors in the field of chemistry. Researchers selected for inclusion comprise less than one half of one percent of the almost 5 million researchers in the ISI Citation Database from 1981 to 1999.

Music fraternity enriches life with song

During its 98-year history, the Mu Phi Epsilon music fraternity has sought to enrich local communities with free concerts and recitals, community service projects and music education and appreciation classes.