While some students may join Greek organizations to make new friends and meet new people, or as a way to become more socially active on campus, other students join as a way to give back to their communities through service projects and donations. That is precisely what a number of Greek organizations at ISU have proved, through reports received at the Greek Affairs Office stating that Greek organization members helped raise more than $23,000, in addition to over 1,034 volunteer services hours performed to more than 26 charities throughout the fall 2006 academic semester.… Post the First Comment

At a 71-degree angle, going 60 mph, an object went through the house of Bloomington residents David and Dee Riddle at 9:40 a.m. Monday morning. Although it has not been officially confirmed, the object is suspected to be a meteorite. "I was in the kitchen when I heard the sound of glass breaking," Dee Riddle, whose house is located off of West Miller Street, said.… Post the First Comment

With spring break just around the corner, many students are looking forward to a relaxing, stress-free time away from classes, regardless of their destination. However, that does not necessarily mean that they should automatically become carefree to the point of letting their guard down completely.… Post the First Comment

Matt Rotman Daily Vidette Staff Help may be out there for people concerned about their or a friend's dangerous drinking habits. According to a recent Swedish study, interactive lectures and discussions used in part of a brief skills-training program, can aid in reducing the amount of alcohol imbibed by college students.… Post the First Comment

Normal Community High School has recently implemented a pay card system in their cafeterias similar to the ones used in the ISU dining halls. As of last October, the students have used their ID cards to buy their lunches, and Principal of NCHS Jeanette Nuckolls believes the results have been very positive.… Post the First Comment

PETOSKEY, Mich. (AP) - A man authorities tracked down in the snow of a wilderness area confessed to killing and dismembering his wife, and described the "horrific" details surrounding her death, a sheriff said Monday. "He gave a very lengthy confession, laying out exactly what took place," Macomb County Sheriff Mark Hackel said at a news conference.… Post the First Comment