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Bush pledges support for victims

WASHINGTON -- Victims of violent crime, too often an afterthought in the courts, deserve a constitutional amendment guaranteeing their rights, President Bush said Tuesday. "The protection of victims' rights is one of those rare instances when amending the Constitution is the right thing to do," he said, endorsing a proposal introduced Monday in the Senate by Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and Jon Kyl, R-Ariz.

Draft decision not an easy one

Four years ago, Kirk Haston made one of the most difficult decisions of his life, jumping from small-town Tennessee to Big Ten country and Bloomington. After IU's first-round NCAA tournament loss to Kent State in March, Haston came face to face with another taxing decision -- stick around Bloomington to finish his collegiate eligibility or scamper to the NBA.

Talbot elected as trustee

Sue Talbot has had a very busy weekend. As chair of this weekend's Bloomington "Picnic with the Pops," Talbot didn't have time to keep track of the IU alumni trustee election results being tallied Saturday. But while on a break during field set-up for the event, a friend who was monitoring the results for her brought her the good news -- she had won.

Walker honored with University Players tribute

Helen Sarah Walker will be honored March 30 in a musical tribute by her friends and peers, the University Players. Walker, who had just completed her junior year at IU, was killed in an automobile accident last May.

Offense can't take bite from Lions

Penn State guard Kelly Mazzante caught the ball on the perimeter and fired a three-pointer 23 seconds into the Nittany Lions' matchup with IU last night. That initial shot fell good, registering Mazzante's first three points of a 16-point half. The game went downhill from there -- for the Hoosiers. Too much Mazzante, too little effective defensive and too many missed late foul shots spelled a 67-59 loss for IU at Assembly Hall.

Legislators let IU down

Indiana legislators adjourned last week without passing spending legislation necessary to keep state government afloat. Instead, Senate Republicans decided against passing any tax increases proposed by Democrats, including Gov. Frank O'Bannon, that would have raised money to prevent drastic cuts to spending on education, among other state services.

Untimely deaths touch many lives

Jessica, my good friend from home, wrote me an e-mail because she has a hard time keeping up with her friends' ever-changing home address. The truth is that with time and three states between us, our years at college have made us grow apart.

Caution: explicit ideas

Tax increases to help education

Governor Frank O'Bannon knew his proposal to safeguard education would be a tough sell. In his annual State of the State speech earlier this month, he called on lawmakers to raise cigarette and gambling taxes to insure the state economy through investment in education.

Jordan River Forum

Seat belt enforcement a help, not a hindrance. Sutherland ignores other side to issue. University should ask for monetary help. Protect yourself, start with the numbers. Check your tube tops and mascara at the door.

'Showtime' just another lame comedy

Editorial unfair

Let me first say that it feels wrong to at this point in time to quibble about such matters as concert cancellations. I take no joy in writing this, or answering to such relatively insignificant accusations.

Slowing economy has some graduates concerned about job market

As the Class of 2001 prepares to convene Saturday for commencement ceremonies, they face a variety of emotions, hope, excitement, relief, and fear. But for a number of students, the most tangible emotion is concern about the current state of the economy and how its declining performance will affect them in their search for a career. With the unpredictable stock market, many companies are trimming their work force in response to the global economic downturn, and some students are beginning to feel concerned.

IU travels to Illinois for Big Ten preparation

After a three-week layoff, the women's cross country team is ready to get back in action. It has that opportunity Saturday at the Illinois Invitational 5K. The race is more important than results this weekend. The Illinois course is the site for the Big Ten Championship, held Oct. 28. "The main focus is to go and run on the course. It will give them an idea of what they can do on a flat course with good footing," said coach Judy Bogenschutz.

Guided By Voices:

Spacey transforms loser into loveable

Get to the theater early, skip the popcorn and make sure you're in your seat when the opening credits start to roll. Whatever causes you to get to the theater late, make sure it doesn't happen when going to see "The Shipping News" starring Kevin Spacey because the first 15 minutes have more storyline than any other drama has had in a long time.

State faces funding woes

A modest increase in IU funding during a tough year in the state budgeting process has IU officials gratified but not thrilled. The two-year budget -- approved close to the midnight deadline Sunday -- provides more money for some areas and cuts in others. With the funding increase below the expected 4 percent inflation, officials say another rise in tuition is certain, and it appears the hike could be greater than in recent years.

Police have evidence to arrest star Iverson

PHILADELPHIA -- Police say they have enough evidence to arrest NBA All-Star Allen Iverson on charges he barged into a home with a gun and threatened two men while looking for his wife.

21-year-old Australian Hewitt wins his first Wimbledon title

WIMBLEDON, England -- If there were ever any doubts about Lleyton Hewitt's status as the world's top player, there aren't any more.

Hoosiers declaw Bearcats

"Kim (Grodek) will help us immediately," women's soccer coach Joe Kelley said about his freshman midfielder. Friday night, those words came true as Grodek scored the only goal in the 1-0 season opening victory against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Kuntz Stadium in Indianapolis. Grodek scored the goal at the 43rd minute, right before the end of the first half. She split the defense, took a pass from sophomore midfielder Emily Hotz and blasted a shot from the right side to the far post, as the sun was setting in the background.