Divers swimmer Lucero Schayes pursues Olympic dream
Wendy Lucero Schayes, SIU Carbondale NCAA 3-meter champion in 1985 and 1988 Olympic finalist at Seoul, reflects on choosing diving after gymnastics and ice skating faltered. She credits SIU coach Dennis Golden for refining technique, earning a later Olympic spot at age 25, finishing sixth and continuing to train toward 1992 before illness ended the bid.
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Obama and Keyes Back Drug Imports in Illinois Senate Race
Democratic candidate Barack Obama and Republican rival Alan Keyes both endorsed pharmaceutical importation to lower U.S. prices. The pair voiced support at separate news conferences amid Bush administration opposition, while a Kaiser survey showed broad Medicare voter backing for imports and price negotiations.
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Debates eyed for Southern Illinois area with Obama Keyes race
SIUC experts urge televised forums to highlight differing issues across regions. Plans include Obama Keyes debates here to engage Southern Illinois voters on unemployment education public safety and health care while contests in state house districts and the 12th congressional district are also pursued. Community groups note strong viewership for local election programming.
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Magera to compete in European Grand Prix Turkey
Magera steps into Olympic line at the European Grand Prix in Turkey with US stars Butch Johnson and Vic Wunderle nearby. Ranking round starts the quest for a solid seed and a first win. Magera aims for 650 to 660, with televised opportunities later in the games.
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