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Student loans could see rule change

College seniors -- who now typically graduate with $17,000 in debt -- may see a rare opportunity to slash thousands of dollars off their student-loan interest payments blocked by a new Bush administration proposal.

Sophomore steps up from first season

As the Hoosiers prepared for last year's regional meet, they received some bad news. Then-sophomore Amanda Bell would not be able to run in that meet because of injury. Coach Judy Bogenschutz had a decision to make: Who would she send to run in Bell's spot? Bogenschutz called on then freshman Becky Obrecht to run the biggest race of her life. "I was excited because I hadn't raced for a while. It was a big race. I was glad that coach had the confidence in me to run that race," Obrecht said. Obrecht hadn't run a 6K race all season. This was going to be her first race in five weeks. Obrecht stepped in and ran a good race, placing 5th on the squad and 80th overall.

Iowa could make a 'Big' mess

INDIANAPOLIS -- Reggie Evans and Iowa are looking for a second chance to make up for an underachieving regular season. Luke Recker scored 25 points and Evans added 19 and a career-tying 18 rebounds as Iowa opened defense of its Big Ten Tournament championship with an 87-72 victory over Purdue Thursday. The Hawkeyes (17-14), the tournament's ninth seed, advance to Friday's quarterfinals against No. 1 seed Wisconsin (18-11). Recker and Evans combined for 24 points in the second half, as Iowa led by as many as 20. Recker, the former Indiana high school star who played two seasons with the Hoosiers, hit a fadeaway three pointer that saw him tumble into Alford for a 69-54 lead with 8:37 to go. A year ago, Iowa, as the sixth seed, became the first Big Ten team to win four games to win the title.

Commission to fight brain drain

Every year, thousands of college seniors graduate from public colleges and universities across Indiana. State officials want to keep as many of these graduates within the state to avoid the "brain drain" problem that has plagued Indiana for the past few years. The ongoing effort to retain college graduates has included programs such as Indiana First that highlight the opportunities for recent college graduates within the state.

Local bar hosts fund-raiser for Red Cross

Red, white and blue balloons bunched together were the only indication of a "special event" Nicks English Hut, 423 E. Kirkwood Ave., sent to passers-by Thursday.

City hopes to increase wastewater connection fees

The city's utility department is looking to scare up more revenue to hold down sewer service rates. So officials are proposing increases in wastewater connection and stormwater fees. The Bloomington Utilities Department held a three-hour Utilities Service Board meeting on the plan Monday evening, outlining their intentions. City hall supports the plan -- Bloomington Mayor John Fernandez said the proposal was a matter of "fairness and equity" for all utilities customers. But critics contend the proposed hikes will hinder development and growth.

Strains on Kabul residents run deep

KABUL, Afghanistan -- The television tower lies toppled on its hill, felled by aerial bombing. Not that it matters much to people in Kabul. Their Taliban rulers long ago banned television as part of their rigid Islamic program. Tanker trucks are spread throughout the city, apparently to disperse the Taliban's oil supplies away from the fuel depots that are on the list of bombing targets.

The hunter and the hunted

There is something very special going on at Collins Living-Learning Center. It is a test of endurance, strategy and courage. It is "The Game." You might be asking yourself what "Game" is taking place at Collins.

Following Bloomington's Final Four craze

IDS reporter Elise LeBlanc traveled the town on the eve of IU's biggest victory since 1992. She encountered "alumni losers," athletic exhibitionists and beloved police officers. This is what she saw.

Parking attendants just doing their job

I normally don't respond to columns in the IDS, but after reading James Boyd's column on March 29, entitled "Fight the evil Parking Operations power," I feel I have to share my thoughts.

Israel agrees to halt Arafat seige

JERUSALEM -- Israel and the Palestinians agreed Sunday to accept a U.S. proposal that would place six wanted men in a Palestinian jail under the watchful eyes of American and British guards -- a deal that would end the month-old Israeli siege of Yasser Arafat's West Bank headquarters and enable the Palestinian leader to travel freely for the first time since December.

Local libertarians discuss alternatives to war

After the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, people are just beginning to piece their lives back together. The next step and part of the healing process for some is finding a way to help prevent terrorism in the future.

Big Ten Championship advances 4 wrestlers

The Hoosier wrestlers finished the second day at the Big Ten Championship in the same place they entered. IU finished in 10th place with 48 points.

IU on Display

They're out. They're everywhere. They're on spring break and invading IU's campus. They're getting prolonged stares and numerous smirks from students who've done it before and would prefer not to do it again. Campus tour groups. "We get catcalls and honked at all the time," junior Brett Armstrong said. "Sometimes my friends will join the back of the tour group and start asking me questions like 'what time is it?'"

This Weekend's Calendar Events

Attack paralyzes, stuns New York

The terrorist attack at the World Trade Center shut down vast stretches of New York on Tuesday, stranding millions of people in their homes, offices and on the streets. Many could not get home or reach loved ones by phone.

Davis becomes favorite among national media

ATLANTA -- It's hard not to like a guy as easygoing as Mike Davis. And for the national media that got to know him for the first time in Atlanta this weekend, it would be an understatement to say that they fell in love with him.

Alumni president dies

Whenever it came time for an important alumni event, IU Alumni Association President Jerry Tardy would gather Alumni Association employees together and give a speech about making sure the event was done right. Although John Hobson, senior vice president of the Alumni Association, said Tardy didn't often define "doing it right," Hobson always knew what he meant. Each event had to follow Tardy's example: to make all alumni feel a part of IU, and that the campus -- particularly the Virgil T. DeVault Alumni Center -- was a second home.

Hoosiers finish with win

The women's soccer team ended its season this weekend with two dramatic games, including a farewell to three seniors who have been heavy contributors to the Hoosiers program during the last four seasons.

Juneteenth celebrates culture, freedom

More than 500 people crowded Bryan Park Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth, the day triumphant Union forces arrived in Texas to announce the emancipation of all slaves.