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Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton visits Muncie

By Jeannine Lee Lake Hillary Clinton came to Muncie last Friday and Presidential hopeful told the Muncie commu-

nity that she cared about lost jobs, education and the Iraq War. Nearly 3,000 people packed the gymnasium at Central High School, and Clinton kept the crowd on its feet as she gained repeated applause for her views on the country’s need for change. Clinton - whose husband, former President Bill Clinton has been touring the state, talked about the importance of electing a president who is able to do the job from day-one. Clinton, a New York senator, touted her own experience as a First Lady and also as a

Central Crowd awaits Clinton Congresswoman. She the Democratic presidenasked the question, “Who tial nomination along with would you hire for the Illinois Sen. Barack most important job in the Obama, also discussed world?” issues such as health care Clinton, who is seeking and trade issues.

Muncie Black Expo’s new president ready for the job

Sherrell Robinson

Sherrell Cassandra Robinson is soon to turn 24 years-old and is an active member of Union Missionary Baptist Church where she is

involved in the Women’s ministry, 5am Prayer ministry, and Creative Arts ministry. Robinson is an alumnus of Ball State University with a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications, under the Sales & Promotion option, with a minor in Management. Currently she works in the finance department of Jarden Home Brands. She is looking forward to the summer when she will start working on a masters degree.

A member of Alphi Phi Omega International Coed Service Fraternity, she is also a Delta Xi chapter; as well as Alpha Kappa Psi National Co-ed Business Fraternity, Upsilon Chi chapter. A native of Gary, Robinson came to Muncie to attend BSU in fall of 2002. She graduated from the Emerson School for the Visual & Performing Arts. She is the second oldest of five children bom to continued on page 42

South Africa to broker Zimbabwe ‘Transition’

(GIN) - After a close election in which the opposition appears to have edged out Pres. Robert Mugabe by a few points, South Africa is said to be brokering a deal for the exit of the 84 year old leader. Meetings chaired by South African Pres. Thabo Mbeki would give representatives of Mr Mugabe, military chiefs and the opposition the space to plan an orderly transition. The opposition,“lead by

Democratic Change, has already claimed victory in Saturday's general elections. Three days after the voting, results had still not been released by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, although it continued on page 7