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E-mail crash and burn

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 12:30 a.m.

So we all know by now: The Ariel server is down. It's due to a hardware failures the technological equivalent of a wardrobe malfunction. So now that we're clear that this huge hassle really stinks, let's think about who and why and what.

U.N. report criticizes Israel on human rights

By Mark Lavie · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 12:28 a.m.

JERUSALEM -- Israel is guilty of severe human rights violations in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, including "wanton destruction" of Palestinian homes, according to a U.N. report obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday. The 18-page report was prepared by John Dugard, the U.N. representative for human rights, and charges that while some of Israel's actions can be explained by security concerns, many cannot.

Candidates tackle key election issues

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 12:26 a.m.

The following are President George W. Bush's and Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry's responses to issue questions posed by The Associated Press. Stem Cell Research Q: What should the federal role be in financing stem-cell research?

WonderLab celebrates 10 years of science

By Jill Brooks · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 12:23 a.m.

The WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology will celebrate 10 years of serving the Bloomington community today through a fund-raising event, Science Night Out. The two-story, 15,000-square foot building is located in downtown Bloomington and serves as a museum and learning center to encourage people of all ages to experience science through hands-on exhibits and programs.

IU to host Mongolia Society

By Obaid Khawaja · Friday, Oct. 15,2004 12:22 a.m.

The U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia will be speaking at the Mongolia Society meeting today at 9 a.m. in Woodburn Hall room 101. Ambassador Pamela Slutz and Deputy Mongolian Ambassador to the U.S., Ts. Jambaldorj will be two of the dignitaries attending the conference. The State Department's new Mongolia desk officer will also be present. IU is holding the annual meeting in conjunction with the Central Eurasian Studies Society conference. Featured events will include research paper presentations, film viewings and musical performances.

9-11 commissioner stresses terror solutions

By David A. Nosko · Thursday, Oct. 14,2004 6:41 p.m.

American citizens across the country have been asking themselves many questions of who, what, why, when, where and how of terrorism since commercial aircrafts were piloted as missiles in the early morning of Sept. 11, 2001.

WIUS goes back to the roots of rock 'n' roll

By Nate Gowdy · Thursday, Oct. 14,2004 12:50 p.m.

I'll never forget three months ago when my old man came home and hollered from the back door, "Nate, you're never going to guess what happened." "What happened, Dad?"

Can Conan carry on the legacy?

By Jake Wheeler · Thursday, Oct. 14,2004 12:48 p.m.

Recently, talk-show magnate Jay Leno announced he will be leaving "The Tonight Show" on NBC and Conan O'Brien will replace him. Leno has had enough of the show, and so he will be stepping down in five years.

Should have 'saved' some special features

By Amy Hamblen · Thursday, Oct. 14,2004 12:44 p.m.

If a zealous acquaintance has ever condemned your actions, you might find sweet redemption in watching "Saved!" The story focuses on Mary (Jena Malone) who attends a Christian high school and who quickly becomes an ex-member of the Christian Jewels, which is "sort of a girl gang for Jesus" headed by Hilary Faye (a convincing Mandy Moore).

Can you master the Master's?

By -Mitch Nelson · Thursday, Oct. 14,2004 12:42 p.m.

If you thought last year's Tiger Woods golf title was detailed and realistic, then this year's game will drop you right on the green, as increased features and new additions make it one of the most layered and complex games on the market.

Heat things up with this DVD

By John Barnett · Thursday, Oct. 14,2004 12:39 p.m.

The pre-election release of Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11" on DVD is a cause for celebration.

Abandoning the blues for rock

By Tony Sams · Thursday, Oct. 14,2004 12:37 p.m.

Gone, it seems, is the young, bluesy Kenny Wayne Shepherd who hit it big with his 1997 hit, "Blue on Black."

Cake doesn't crack under 'pressure'

By -Alec Toombs · Thursday, Oct. 14,2004 12:34 p.m.

Mid-to-late '90s geek rock sensation Cake has returned with yet another record. This one's called Pressure Chief, and it doesn't do much to differentiate itself from the band's previous works.

Fatboy Slim not worth the 'weight'

By Mark Perlman · Thursday, Oct. 14,2004 12:31 p.m.

Palookaville, the latest release from Norman Cook -- popularly known as Fatboy Slim -- has finally arrived for fans hungry for new dance-floor beats. It has been four years since Cook released the two million-selling You've Come A Long Way, Baby, which featured mega-hits "Praise You" and "The Rockafeller Skank."

R.E.M. will rock you softly

By -Kehla West · Thursday, Oct. 14,2004 12:28 p.m.

If Out of Time is happily disgruntled in Athens, Ga., then Around the Sun is a settled kind of melancholy in New York City. The album works well as a whole, but overall there just seems to be a lack of color.

Taxi has no drive, runs flat

By -Paul Straw · Thursday, Oct. 14,2004 12:21 p.m.

For every former "SNL" actor pulling a Will Ferrell in the world of movies there is a Chris Kattan ready to suck. The movie "Taxi" is being billed as Jimmy Fallon's first big attempt at carrying a movie. Can he do it? No, he can not.

Maybe the worst film since 'Kangaroo Jack'

By Jake Wheeler · Thursday, Oct. 14,2004 12:20 p.m.

I know how much everybody on campus has been waiting for Hilary Duff's new movie, "Raise Your Voice." Many have been counting the days, the hours, even the minutes. Well, the wait is over. You can now go to Showplace 11 and see the movie with the satisfaction that your money will be appreciated by the folks at New Line Cinema.

Billy Bob lights it up in 'Friday Night'

By Doug Evans · Thursday, Oct. 14,2004 12:17 p.m.

With the persistent influx of football movies, it will not be long before the American Film Institute sets aside a genre for these films, and they will probably be called football movies.

Webmail problems frustrate IU

By Lori Geller · Thursday, Oct. 14,2004 2:33 a.m.

Ariel users who are experiencing difficulty logging in to their Webmail will have to wait until Friday to access their account.

Bioneers give students new look at Earth

By Vanessa Caruso · Thursday, Oct. 14,2004 2:33 a.m.

Earth restoration will be on the tongues of the Bioneers, a group of environmentally conscious biological pioneers, this weekend. They'll share practical solutions for restoring Earth and its people at the 15th annual Bioneer conference. Though Bioneers are now recognized as the largest environmental conference in North America, it is much more than a simple conference -- it is a larger movement to revive, rejuvenate and rescue the blue planet.