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LIVE FROM THE BEEHIVE

By Alyson Brodsy and Zach Pollakoff · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

WIUX doesn't condone fake IDs because, let's face it, the ones they used to make in Eigenmann were terrible. Your older brother's ID won't work at Nick's, and the threat of being arrested will totally ruin your Thirsty Thursday. But if you're a music fan in Bloomington, it sucks to be under 21.

A presidential to-do list

By Jacob Stewart and Jake Stewart · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Dear Michael McRobbie, So, you’re going to be the 18th President of IU … Congratulations! I’ll bet that you’ll do a fine job managing the University, dealing with faculty issues, overseeing research, yada yada yada...

Hoosiers fail to cut down Sycamores

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Playing its fourth game in five days, the IU baseball team lost 5-3 at in-state rival Indiana State on Tuesday afternoon.

'Black Snake' groan

By Benny Goldman and Alisha Chaudhary · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

It's hard to believe, but in less than a year there have been two movies starring Samuel L. Jackson with the word "Snake" in the titles. Both have featured gimmicks so goofy that most viewers can't wait to fast-forward to the "good part." In this case, it's seeing Christina Ricci chained to Jackson's radiator while a bewildered observer states: "A half-naked white woman chained up in your house?!" While "Black Snake Moan" doesn't disappoint when it comes to delivering this scene, it does on almost every other level.

Facebook pictures result in fight at Dunnhill Apartments

By Alexandra R. Moses · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

A 20-year-old IU student was punched by another woman early Tuesday morning during a fight that stemmed from pictures on Facebook, Bloomington Police said. Lauren Nickell, 21, was arrested for battery, a misdemeanor, said BPD Detective Sgt. Jeff Canada, reading from the police report.

Loving living

By Craig Shank and Michael Reschke · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

There is too much about this band and album to love. If you are opposed to listening to it based on the politics, I would argue that the quality of these songs is enough to let you look past the message and see this album for what it is. Living with the Living is an album that contains respect for traditions, a flair for breaking them and a boldness that could help serve as inspiration for other bands that may be too punk for punk.

Fall break proposed for IU in ’08

By Shannon McEnerney · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

At a meeting Tuesday, the Bloomington Faculty Council discussed a proposal for an academic calendar year including a Labor Day holiday and a fall semester midterm recess.

You might be famous if ...

By Alyson Brodsy and Joanna Borns · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Fame is a nebulous concept these days. The Internet is always watching you, and reality TV has become a new food group. You could be famous and not even know it. Even if there are 20 videos of you lip-syncing to Fleetwood Mac on YouTube and you have 599 MySpace friends, there's a chance you might not be a celebrity. Look for the following warning signs of fame to be sure.

Obi-Wan Kenobi’s cloak and James Bond’s suits on sale at costume auction

By Raphael G. Satter · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

LONDON – What’s it like to slip into James Bond’s three-piece suit? What about disappearing beneath Obi-Wan Kenobi’s rough wool cloak? Or maybe strapping on Supergirl’s blue elastic leotard and red knee-high boots?

Air lacks substance

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian J. McFillen · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Before diving into Air's latest album, Pocket Symphony, I should disclose a bit about my aesthetic biases. I tend to prize emotional release over technique -- or, more precisely, I prize music's ability to trigger a raw cathartic reaction rather than such intellectual bases as complexity or musicianship. Thus, I will always value hooks and big choruses over texture or sophistication -- I will, for example, always favor the early Beatles, to which I'll sing along, over their mature late-career work.

Middle of the Abbey Road

By Wes Jakacki and Beka Mech · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Sometimes in music, bands are so enamored with a band or style of music that it's all that comes through. Philly indie rockers Dr. Dog are enamored with the '60s psychedelic pop of Sgt. Pepper's Beatles and late'60s Beach Boys. Self-proclaimed as the Beatles cover band that doesn't do Beatles songs, Dr. Dog employs everything Beatles: the strings, the airy three-part harmonies, the twangy guitar and the lively piano. They even attempt to record in the lo-fi manner to create that signature '60s sound.

Discrimination part of Indiana medical system, panel says

By Erin Riley · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Intentional and unintentional discrimination are dominating Indiana’s health care system, which is causing Indiana residents to be deprived of proper health care benefits, said Dr. Virginia Caine, director of Marion County Health Department. Caine was a member of the panel during the Neal-Marshall SPEA Public Policy Lecture series discussion called “Is health care colorblind?” on Tuesday in the Indiana Memorial Union.

Champs crowned Monday, receive Sampson-signed basketball as prize

By Linnea Coulter · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

While some championship game halftimes feature acrobatics, dance routines or wardrobe malfunctions, the halftimes of the intramural basketball championship games instead gave students an opportunity to show off their 3-point-shooting talents.

Sheriff’s report: Kings’ Artest slapped victim

By Aaron Beard and Don Thompson · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest slapped a woman’s face and grabbed her repeatedly, causing visible injuries, according to a sheriff’s report made public Tuesday. Artest was arrested Monday after a woman inside his home in a Sacramento suburb called 911 and said she had been assaulted.

Basketball season ends with title games

By Linnea Coulter · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

March Madness is upon us, and although the IU men’s and women’s basketball teams won’t be finishing their seasons at Assembly Hall, several other IU students saw their amateur careers come to an end there this past Sunday and Monday evenings.

Nyuk, nyuk, yuck

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian J. McFillen · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Thus far, this has been a great decade for reunions -- and not merely because it has given all of us a chance to enjoy classic groups who disbanded before we graduated from nappies. Much of its greatness is due to the fact that vitally important bands who were snubbed in their heyday have returned to receive the attention (and financial rewards) that they richly deserve -- The Pixies, Dinosaur Jr., The New York Dolls, Mission of Burma, Sebadoh, The Jesus & Mary Chain, etc.

Visiting scholars establish award

By Nicole St. Pierre · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

The IU Korean Visiting Scholars Association recently donated $2,500 to the East Asian Languages and Cultures Department to establish an undergraduate award for a Korean studies major. Thirteen visiting scholars were involved in the donation.

Brick buildings on campus tell story of foundation of IU’s history

By Kaitlin Shawgo and Kailtin Shawgo · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Owen Hall, Wylie Hall and Bryan House have one trait that sets them apart from other buildings on campus. All three are made of brick, rather than the more popular limestone, showing a glimpse into IU history that many students passing by might not notice.

History of Wonderboy

By Alberto D. Morales and Zack Teibloom · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

In 1999 Tenacious D had a half-hour show that lasted six episodes on HBO chronicling the fake band's inspirations for songs for open-mic night. The songs were hilarious, it was outlandish and perfectly put together on the must-have DVD, "Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks," which had the whole series in addition to a concert, short films and TV appearances. The sad thing is that Tenacious D have been living off their funny skits and subsequent album for a decade and this new film adds little new comedy to the once much funnier duo.

East coast tour to showcase IU New Music Ensemble

By Whitney Wyckoff · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

While some college students will be spending their spring breaks on a beach, 20 musicians from the IU New Music Ensemble will be touring the East Coast with a concert called “New Music from Indiana.”