A lot of talk about porn

At the Union last week, Nicole ran into an old friend from high school she hadn't seen in about four months.\nThe last time they talked was at her off-campus apartment in late October, at a party she will never forget -- and probably never live down.\nWhen they ran into each other around lunchtime, Nicole and her friend didn't talk about classes, friends back home or summer plans.\nThey talked about porn.\nNicole, an IU junior, has been talking a lot about porn lately -- to people who recognize her in bars and classrooms, to her mother and to a porn actress who apologized for all the grief the film has caused.\nAt the bars, she's been told by guys, "We've been looking for you." On campus and in classrooms, she's experienced dirty looks and puzzled stares, although she said it's probably paranoia on her part.\nAt the local restaurant where she's a waitress, she occasionally gets larger tips from customers who recognize her and ask about her appearance in the porn film.\nNicole's afraid her parties will never be the same. Too many guys come, and they always expect a "porn" party.\nThen came the TV appearances. Since the filming, a clip of the film that shows Nicole has appeared on CNN, "Inside Edition" and "The O'Reilly Factor."\nNeedless to say, Nicole and her friend had a lot of catching up to do.\nHe was at the infamous party and had heard there was a film crew there, but didn't know what was going on.\nWeeks later, he was as surprised as Nicole when controversy erupted surrounding the porn crew that filmed at Teter Quad and off-campus apartments.\nEveryone from high school has seen it, he said.\nAnd although he teased Nicole about what he jokingly calls her "lewd and ridiculous acts," he said he still respects his friend.\n"I don't like you any less," he assured her.\n"You like me more," she said.\n"You're probably right."\nNicole's mother has been similarly understanding. She knew about it soon after the movie was filmed, but later saw a clip of the porn on "The O'Reilly Factor."\nWhen Nicole explained the circumstances, her mom was disappointed, but understanding.\n"I'm a big girl," Nicole said. "She cut the cord a while ago."\nNicole has also spoken to the pornstars since the film's release in late December.\nPorn actress and spokeswoman Calli Cox called her recently, expressing concern about how the controversy has affected Nicole. Cox told her the company felt bad and never wanted to hurt the students.\nNicole said they haven't.\n"I don't know who they're hurting," Nicole said. "The movie would've never been a big deal if IU didn't say anything."\nNicole said she doesn't think she was taken advantage of, but now regrets what she did.\nShe wishes it would all go away.\nFor students who might be offered the opportunity in the future to appear in a porn film, Nicole's advice is simple.\n"Don't do it," she said. "No matter how much fun or how hilarious it'll be with you and your friends, you'll get more shit than it's worth"