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Multicultural centers give students ‘choice of colors’

By Alyssa Goldman · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 11:05 p.m.

Rhythm and blues singer Curtis Mayfield is famous for his song “Choice of Colors.” In it he asks “If you had a choice of color, which one would you choose my brothers?” This song inspired “Choice of Color: Brown Bag Series,” a discussion series about controversial issues dealing with race. Four IU culture centers organized the series – La Casa, the Asian Culture Center, First Nations and the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center.

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Wandering Turtle lives it up during Day of the Dead

By Patrick Craig · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 11:04 p.m.

The spirits of the dead will invade Bloomington’s Wandering Turtle Art Gallery & Gifts.  The gallery will begin collecting items Thursday to display on a community altar for Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. The display will continue through Nov. 2.

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COAS offers diverse degree options

By Alyssa Goldman · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 11:03 p.m.

After leaving Puerto Rico for the U.S., Arlene Diaz, associate professor in the Department of History and director of Latino Studies, shifted her view on life.

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ATF investigates Opry fire in Nashville

By Alex Benson · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 11:01 p.m.

The pending investigation of the Little Nashville Opry has gained the attention of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The national task force arrived in Brown County on Wednesday.

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Recycling for free, paying for trash

By Peter Stevenson · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 11 p.m.

With a price tag of $2 per bag, trash collection in Bloomington can be an expensive proposition for students. But Sanitation Director Shelby Walker knows a way people can halve the amount of trash they throw out.

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Girls Inc. helps members learn, develop life skills

Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 10:55 p.m.

Dozens of girls grab the chairs beneath them. Their bouncing ponytails and quiet humming signal eagerness at Girls Inc., as attendance is taken and announcements are made.

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Question Glenn Beck

By Matthew Gorman · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 10 p.m.

A word of advice: just stick with screaming “Amurika!” I promise, you will sound more intelligent.

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LOTUS FEST 2009

By IDS Weekend Staff · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 9:29 p.m.

It’s that time of year again. Today, 33 bands and artists from all over the world will converge in Bloomington to showcase the sounds of Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas for the 16th annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival. From fusion to electronica to traditional folk, Lotus has it all, and WEEKEND has a sampler of who and what you’ll hear.

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Aesthetically new, musically old

By Thomas Miller · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 9:23 p.m.

“New Junk Aesthetic” is Every Time I Die’s fifth release, and it sounds pretty similar to their first release. And their second. And their third. You get the idea.

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Thrice leaves us begging for more

By Cory Barker · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 9:20 p.m.

Though they were always more talented than their peers, 2005’s “Vheissu” and the subsequent four-part “Alchemy Index” helped Thrice go from great to the greatest.

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Megadeth’s best in 15 years

Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 9:17 p.m.

Coming on the heels of 2007’s insipid “United Abominations,” any new Megadeth studio album would sound like a return to form. However, frontman Dave Mustaine wouldn’t permit himself to be satisfied with that.

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Kracker’s back and ready to party

By Danielle Rindler · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 9:15 p.m.

While some might have forgotten about Uncle Kracker in the four years since his last album, “72 and Sunny,” his newest, “Happy Hour,” could make us glad he’s back.

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No chemistry happening

By Thomas Miller · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 9:12 p.m.

“Love Happens” is a chemistry-free romantic comedy about a self-help guru who needs to deal with the death of his wife, apparently by hooking up with Jennifer Aniston.

"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs"

Surprisingly delicious

By Brent Williamson · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 9:10 p.m.

Looking for something fun and filling at the theater? You won’t do much better than “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.”

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Miners give loud sound the shaft

By Megan Clayton · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 9:07 p.m.

For their sixth album, the Early Day Miners offer up waves of guitar chords riding in a void of ambient electronic noise. Some cleaner riffs and solos dot the tracks, and there’s grittier handling on, “How to Fall,” but overall it’s clear why the Miners tag themselves “shoegaze.”

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‘Jennifer’ isn’t hot

By Brian Welk · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 9:06 p.m.

It’s hard to imagine that Diablo Cody would ever write something as goofy and grotesque as “Jennifer’s Body.”

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