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Billy Bob lights it up in 'Friday Night'

By Doug Evans · Thursday, Oct. 14,2004 12 a.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.

Cake doesn't crack under 'pressure'

By -Alec Toombs · Thursday, Oct. 14,2004 12 a.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.

Can Conan carry on the legacy?

By Jake Wheeler · Thursday, Oct. 14,2004 12 a.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.

Taxi has no drive, runs flat

By -Paul Straw · Thursday, Oct. 14,2004 12 a.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.

Heat things up with this DVD

By John Barnett · Thursday, Oct. 14,2004 12 a.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 a.m.

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

Rock straight to the 'heart'

By David Antognoli · Wednesday, Oct. 13,2004 3:02 p.m.

The Black Heart Procession, a band with music marked by melancholy piano and eerie synths, plays tonight at the Second Story.

Boneham gives back

By Lori Geller · Wednesday, Oct. 13,2004 2:58 p.m.

It's no surprise that Indianapolis' native Rupert Boneham, the son of an IU geology professor and a high school biology and chemistry teacher, often took nature-oriented family vacations. At just three years old, Boneham pitched his own tent, caught his first snake and came home with the realization that he wanted to live in the woods.

Defining Umphrey's McGee

By Lucretia Fernandez · Wednesday, Oct. 13,2004 2:51 p.m.

The Rolling Stones say Umphrey's McGee sounds like Phish. Umphrey's McGee has been named by some as the jam band of the Midwest. They relate their style to the legendary Frank Zappa. But if you take Jimmy Page, Jim Morrison and Miles Davis and send them to Jamaica to have a threesome — that's the sound of Umphrey's McGee.

Take that TERRORISM

By Karen Green · Wednesday, Oct. 13,2004 2:46 p.m.

Matt Stone and Trey Parker have been shocking America with their unique blend of socio-political satire and potty humor since the premiere of "South Park" in 1997.

Rokita speaks to students, CRs

By Lindsey Jancek · Wednesday, Oct. 13,2004 2:02 a.m.

Surrounded by IU College Republicans, Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita spoke Tuesday night about how he became the youngest person to hold the office, at the age of 32, and how he followed the road less traveled.

Coming to America

By Carrie Ritchie · Wednesday, Oct. 13,2004 2:02 a.m.

Sophomore Annica Loftstedt arrived in Bloomington for the first time on official move-in day last fall. The native of Sweden had never visited IU, had yet to completely master English and wasn't even sure where Bloomington was located on a map.

Candidates prepare for last debate

By Alyson Brodsy and Pete Yost · Wednesday, Oct. 13,2004 2:02 a.m.

DENVER -- In a last-minute flurry of accusations before their final debate, Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry tried to tie President George W. Bush to record oil prices while the president charged that his Democratic opponent has totally misunderstood the war on terror.

Daniels greets IU supporters

By Rick Newkirk · Wednesday, Oct. 13,2004 2:02 a.m.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mitch Daniels dropped in on IU Tuesday, and a sea of green-shirt supporters swarmed. "The fact that he showed up proves he's put up a pretty relentless attack to get students interested," senior Ben Stewart said.

Education takes back seat

By Alyson Brodsy and Deanna Wrenn · Wednesday, Oct. 13,2004 1:51 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Joe Kernan and Mitch Daniels are a topic of discussion these days as students in a high school government class discuss the differences between Democrats and Republicans in this year's election. "They just have different ways of achieving the same thing," David Duncan tells his class at Arlington High School.

IUSA to support student voice on fee

By Eric Tash · Wednesday, Oct. 13,2004 1:39 a.m.

IU Student Association officials said the group will support a new transportation fee only if students are largely behind the measure. But IUSA President Tyson Chastain said if students are mostly against a new fee, his group will oppose it.

Gividen allowed in 3rd debate

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 13,2004 1:36 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The campaigns for Gov. Joe Kernan and Republican challenger Mitch Daniels on Tuesday reversed a decision that would have excluded the Libertarian Party candidate from a weekend debate.

School board election draws community debate

By David A. Nosko · Wednesday, Oct. 13,2004 1:36 a.m.

On election day in November, campus community members voting in Bloomington will help determine the fate of the Monroe County Community School Corporation by casting votes for four open school board positions.

Trend Tidbits

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 13,2004 1:33 a.m.

Pet-sitting business booms BELLEVILLE, Ill. -- Going out of town and don't know what to do with Fido? You don't have to call the kennel anymore: Call a pet sitter.

Pass the PASTA!

By Hannah Schroder · Wednesday, Oct. 13,2004 1:32 a.m.

Junior Abby Gibson is a self-proclaimed pastaphile. Whether it's fettuccine, linguini or rotini, she enjoys it all. "If I wasn't trying to be healthy, I'd eat pasta everyday," she said. But Gibson, 20, is trying to watch what she eats. While pasta used to be a weekly staple in Gibson's vegetarian diet, it's now become just a twice-a-month treat.