The first Black Awareness Conference will feature a number of insightful workshops aimed at discussing social issues impacting the African American community tomorrow, March 22 in the Bone Student Center. The event, which is sponsored by Black S.T.A.R.R.… Post the First Comment

Come one, come all to ISU's Business Week 2008. Although this week is planned and produced by business students, all events are open to every ISU student regardless of major. "This is not just something for business majors. It's for anyone who is looking for insight into what the business world is like, as well as anyone looking for advice on the 'real world'," Eric Jome, coordinator for ISU media relations, said.… Post the First Comment

Due to an error in the Vidette printing process, the incorrect front page appeared in the print edition on Friday. The stories and photo's that appeared are available on our website. We apologize for the confusion.… 1 Comment

In response to an Associated Press investigation into the presence of trace amounts of medicine in the U.S. drinking water, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has ordered screening of the state's waterways. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) will be in charge of testing the water supply in order to determine the level of pharmaceuticals.… Post the First Comment

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) - Barack Obama's campaign said Thursday that evenly splitting Michigan's delegates with rival Hillary Rodham Clinton would be a fair way to distribute them, now that the chances of a do-over primary are essentially dead. The Michigan Senate adjourned Thursday without taking up a bill for a June 3 repeat primary.… Post the First Comment

Consumers may begin to see the affects of inflation with every trip to the grocery store. Over the last 10 weeks, the price of wheat in the United States has more than tripled, jumping from an average price of $3 to $7 a bushel to between $18 and $24 on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange.… 3 Comments

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A federal investigation was launched into the South Carolina Highway Patrol after dashboard camera videos showed a trooper using a racial slur and two others ramming their cruisers into fleeing suspects, a prosecutor said Thursday. "I've reviewed some of the videos, and based on that review, felt that it was appropriate to have our office involved," said Kevin McDonald, acting U.… Post the First Comment

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Residents warily watched as rivers continued to rise Thursday from heavy storms that killed more than a dozen people and dumped as much as a foot of rain on the Midwest. While the first day of spring brought much needed sunshine Thursday to Ohio and other states, authorities warned that many rivers would crest well above flood stage in the next several days.… Post the First Comment

CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - Osama bin Laden accused Pope Benedict XVI of helping in a "new Crusade" against Islam and warned of a "severe" reaction to European publications of cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad that insulted many Muslims. Bin Laden's audiotape message Wednesday raised concerns al-Qaida was plotting new attacks in Europe.… 3 Comments