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Clancy's 'Red Rabbit' weaves tale of intrigue, mystery

By Brittany Ausmus · Tuesday, Sept. 23,2003 1:03 a.m.

Tom Clancy has taken his devoted readers across the globe with his tales of military intrigue and political sparring. In most of his fictional works, we see the world through the eyes of Tom Clancy's answer to James Bond: Jack Ryan. Clancy once again weaves a torrid tale of ego, politics and religion in "Red Rabbit," deftly trapping his hero in the middle.

'Kiss Me Kate' opens at IU Auditorium tonight

By Meredith Hahn · Tuesday, Sept. 23,2003 1:01 a.m.

Katie Kuhlenschmidt and Derek Roland live out of their suitcases for eight months of the year. But the two cast members from the national touring production of "Kiss Me Kate," playing tonight and tomorrow at the IU Auditorium, don't mind the constantly changing hotels and the multi-hour bus treks.

Students 'discover' science

By Sean Abbott · Monday, Sept. 22,2003 2:17 a.m.

The Mathers Museum of World Cultures held its annual "Discovering Archaeology" event Saturday afternoon, giving students and members of the community the opportunity to peek inside the historical science. The event, which has run annually since 1996, featured hands-on activities such as pottery-making using ancient techniques,

Lincoln University art moved

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 22,2003 1:13 a.m.

OXFORD, Penn. -- The trustees of Lincoln University voted Saturday to approve a deal with the Barnes Foundation to allow one of the world's most significant private art collections to be moved from a suburban gallery to downtown Philadelphia.

New poet laureate to be named

By Alyson Brodsy and Christopher Wills · Monday, Sept. 22,2003 1:12 a.m.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The state's next official poet could be a 38-year-old single mother of a son with Down syndrome. Or a nationally known force behind the popularity of poetry slams. Or a soft-spoken minister and Champaign County board member.

Philharmonic: an intense experience

By Adam Sedia · Friday, Sept. 19,2003 2 a.m.

Those who missed out on Wednesday's orchestra concert missed a truly spectacular show. The Philharmonic Orchestra, IU's most elite ensemble, under the baton of David Effron, gave a truly passionate performance of two phenomenal pieces -- The Carnival Overture of Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) and the Symphony No. 4 in E-flat Major, "Romantic" of Anton Bruckner (1824-1896).

Student radio remembers Cash with tribute

By Elise Baker · Friday, Sept. 19,2003 1:58 a.m.

The loss of singer/songwriter Johnny Cash has touched many in the Bloomington community. Cash died Friday, Sept. 12 of respiratory failure due to diabetes. IU will pay tribute to the music legend when WIUS, the campus's student-run radio station, begins its broadcast season on Monday.

Selling youth to old people

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Friday, Sept. 19,2003 1:57 a.m.

My observations during fashion week have brought me to the conclusion that people in New York assume fashion is for the 30-and-over crowd. Actually, this observation about the fashion industry has always troubled me. I try to have a casual conversation and it turns into work. I find myself doing an interview or making a connection to find a job.

'.22 Caliber Mouth' premieres

By Stacey Laskin · Friday, Sept. 19,2003 1:56 a.m.

An attempt to make sense of the human search for love and truth results in the explosion of language that characterizes ".22 Caliber Mouth," a new musical by local singer-songwriter Lauren Roberts. "Anyone who's interested in seeing cutting-edge theater and music should come see the show. It holds nothing back; it's true and raw -- tells the story without playing it safe," actor and script collaborator Richard Perez said.

Bono has talk with Bush on AIDS funds

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 18,2003 1:25 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Bono, the Irish rock star and social activist, said Tuesday he had a "good ol' row" with President Bush over global AIDS funding. "He's very passionate about these problems and I believe him," Bono said after their White House meeting. "I just can't agree with the numbers." Bush signed the Global AIDS Act in May that authorized $3 billion to fund global AIDS programs for 2004, but Congress has allocated only $2 billion.

ABC to continue Ritter's sitcom

By Alyson Brodsy and Lynn Elber · Thursday, Sept. 18,2003 1:25 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- ABC executives have decided that the show must go on and will continue production of "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" despite the death of star John Ritter. Network officials said Tuesday that the sitcom will show the TV family coping with his character's loss.

Clear Channel seeks to mend image

By Alyson Brodsy and Lisa Singhania · Thursday, Sept. 18,2003 1:25 a.m.

NEW YORK -- In the past 12 months, Clear Channel Communications has been accused of everything from monopolizing and homogenizing the radio industry to banning the Dixie Chicks and being a right-wing mouthpiece.

Madonnaturns to writing

By Alyson Brodsy and Joseph Coleman · Wednesday, Sept. 17,2003 1:17 a.m.

PARIS -- Material Girl no more? Madonna says writing children's books is more fulfilling than being a pop chart queen or a movie star.

New York's styles vary in designers' spring picks

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Wednesday, Sept. 17,2003 1:16 a.m.

NEW YORK -- The fourth day of Fashion Week in New York City proved to be a hectic occasion. The tents are becoming increasingly full and the shows keep getting better.

Philharmonic launches concert season

By Adam Sedia · Wednesday, Sept. 17,2003 1:15 a.m.

The IU Philharmonic Orchestra opens the concert season tonight with an ambitious project -- the "Carnival Overture" by Czech composer Antonin Dvorák.

Mixing art with music

By Jennifer Jackson · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:44 a.m.

The crowd at Boxcar Books Sunday evening looking for live entertainment may have wondered what it was in for when it saw a projector and screen set up next to the guitars and amps at the front end of the store. The crowd didn't need to worry -- no lectures were on the evening's agenda. Artist Andy Friedman and long-time friend and folk-blues musician Paul Curreri stopped into the bookstore and community center, 310A S. Washington St., for the second time in their "Make a Living" tour. Friedman and Curreri, who met at the Rhode Island School of Design, have been playing bars, bookstores and theaters around the country together for a year and a half. Curreri took the stage first, a slight man not quite dwarfed by his acoustic guitar.

Old stars take on new TV roles

By Alyson Brodsy and David Bauder · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:24 a.m.

NEW YORK -- A new television season begins next week -- time to stretch your imagination to see old friends in new roles. Rob Lowe has left the White House for a law firm. Whoopi Goldberg is a hotel operator with a razor tongue. Mark Harmon investigates crimes in the military. Kelly Ripa is a washed-up soap star.

Third in trilogy grabs gold

By Alyson Brodsy and Anthony Breznican · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:21 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Johnny Depp has made another transformation: oddball actor to box office moneymaker. The star known for playing eccentrics in cult favorites such as "Ed Wood" and "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" is establishing himself as a major box office draw with two films this weekend in the top five.

Religious leaders disagree on 'Passion'

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 12:40 a.m.

VATICAN CITY -- A senior Vatican official who watched clips from Mel Gibson's controversial film "The Passion" offered enthusiastic praise Saturday for what he saw, despite concerns from Jewish groups that the movie will promote anti-Semitism. Many conservative Christians say the unreleased film powerfully depicts the last 12 hours of Jesus' life.

Fashion looks to spring

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:13 a.m.

NEW YORK -- This year marks the 10th anniversary of 7th on Sixth, an organization originally formed in 1993 by the Council of Fashion Designers of America to organize, centralize and modernize the New York collections. It has become one of the city's marquee events, attracting thousands. Fashion industry leaders, the worldwide press, buyers, celebrities and politicians make up the mix, and it generates an estimated $253 million for the city's economy each year. This year, 66 designers will present their spring collections from Sept. 12 to 17, and many are making their debut under the tents at Bryant Park. Collections like BodyGear Activewear and Bahar Korcan are showing their creations for the first time at this year's Fashion Week. The popularity of the event has created so much hype that hundreds of people are being denied entrance to many of the most talked-about shows. Baby Phat, Rosa Cha by Amir Slama and Fusha lines were so long their shows were standing room only. In February, the less-than-booming economy didn't add to the already downtrodden mood surrounding the shows. But this season, things are different. A-list celebrities are dominating the red carpet, and designers are supporting others designers by attending shows.