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Say goodbye to sunlight ... the best of E3 is here

By Phil Kijak · Thursday, June 10,2004 12 a.m.

Every spring, the video game community shuts down and converges in California to show off the latest and greatest video games that will drain the free time and free will of guys like me in the upcoming year.

Energy, integrity mark bluegrass band's latest

By Ryan Whirty and Ryan Wirty · Thursday, June 10,2004 12 a.m.

Bluegrass is perhaps one of the few genres of American music that hasn't been able to grow and develop as the years roll on.

So much for liking good music

By -Nate Bethea · Thursday, June 10,2004 12 a.m.

I'll be honest -- I bought the hype, caved in to peer pressure and went out and bought a copy of Xiu Xiu's Fabulous Muscles.

A satisfactory 'Trip'

By John Barnett · Thursday, June 10,2004 12 a.m.

From the sufficiently twisted minds that brought you "Road Trip" and "Old School" comes "Eurotrip," a thoroughly mediocre but ultimately pleasing teen sex comedy.

This 'Colosseum' is not worth the trip

By C. Warner Sills and T.J. Babcock · Thursday, June 10,2004 12 a.m.

"Pokémon Colosseum" is a decent game. What? Don't look at me like that. Yes, I'll admit it; I was a Poké-fan back when asking for someone's "squirtle" didn't get you a restraining order.

One 'Monster' of a movie hits DVD

By Matt Waters and Matthew Waters · Thursday, June 10,2004 12 a.m.

"Monster" is the story of Aileen Wuornos (Charlize Theron), a prostitute serial killer just trying to survive.

Leave 'Auf der Maur' on 'der' shelf

By -Nate Bethea · Thursday, June 10,2004 12 a.m.

Hole bassist Melissa Auf der Maur's name is probably familiar to any modern rock fan because she has played in and with some of the most prominent bands and artists of '90s alternative rock.

Jacki-O: First lady of garbage

By -Brandon Tucker · Thursday, June 10,2004 12 a.m.

Introducing Jacki-O: new Miami rapper you probably haven't heard of, and probably never will.

"Who needs reasons when you've got heroin?"

By Phil Kijak · Thursday, June 10,2004 12 a.m.

The case for "Trainspotting: Director's Cut Collector's Edition" is a bit misleading.

Eno offers awesome ambience

By John Barnett · Thursday, June 10,2004 12 a.m.

For those who aren't familiar with Brian Eno, allow me to enlighten you.

Sing along with 'Sung Tongs'

By Brittany Hodge · Thursday, June 10,2004 12 a.m.

The hypnotizing Animal Collective release Sung Tongs can provide an almost perfect soundtrack to a summer day.

New and improved 'Potter' flick sparkles

By -Jenny Kobiela · Thursday, June 10,2004 12 a.m.

The first two "Harry Potter" movies were good … very good.

AURAL SOUNDSCAPE

By Leslie Benson · Thursday, June 10,2004 12 a.m.

Thrill Jockey band Tortoise performs songs a la tropical jam band style, though the quintet is comprised of Chicago-based musicians who have switched arms countless times over the band's 10 year span.

'Hopes and Fears' a Keane record

By -Alec Toombs · Thursday, June 10,2004 12 a.m.

Keane, a Britpop trio out of Battle, East Sussex, England, have arrived amid comparisons to Radiohead and Coldplay.

Downtown galleries display local work

By Jenica Schultz · Wednesday, June 9,2004 10:15 p.m.

Art enthusiasts do not need to wait until Bloomington's July 9 Downtown Gallery Walk to enjoy the work of local artists at locations throughout the city. Instead, patrons of the arts can create their own personal "gallery walk" each month to see what new exhibitions are featured throughout the downtown area.

Select Hoosiers head to NCAA Championships

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Wednesday, June 9,2004 10:11 p.m.

Six Hoosiers have survived both the indoor and outdoor track and field season to arrive in Austin, Texas, for the 2004 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. IU's mix of qualifiers covers every discipline of the sport. Four already have All-American accolades from previous seasons, while a fifth makes his first appearance on the national stage. Sophomore All-American Sean Jefferson is a postseason veteran, having been at the apex of every level of competition since high school. After earning his first All-American award at the NCAA Cross Country Championships this fall, Jefferson won the 2004 NCAA Indoor Mile title in grand fashion with a 4 minutes, 0.16 seconds.

New freshmen invade campus

By Amber Kerezman · Wednesday, June 9,2004 10:08 p.m.

Approximately 6,400 incoming freshmen will invade IU's campus over the next couple months. Between June 14 and July 20, 34 student orientation leaders are expected to conduct campus tours, oversee freshmen registration and prepare the University for this year's class of 2008.

Reagan's body arrives in Capitol

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, June 9,2004 10:06 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- With the storied riderless horse symbolizing the fallen president, Ronald Reagan's casket rolled on a century-old caisson Wednesday to the Capitol past a crowd of thousands standing quiet witness to the high pageantry of America's first presidential state funeral in three decades.

Security topic of pre-G8 summit conference

By Rami Chami · Wednesday, June 9,2004 10:06 p.m.

In preparation for the G8 summit that began Tuesday in Sea Island, Ga. several academics, think tank groups and public officials participated in a two-day conference held at IU last weekend. The conference examined issues the Group of 8 summit members were likely to discuss and focused predominately on international security and terrorism.

Mr. DeCleene goes to Washington

By Tony Sams · Wednesday, June 9,2004 10:06 p.m.

On a normal day -- that is, when nothing too big is in the news -- Randy DeCleene walks into his office around 7 a.m. When he looks out the window behind his desk, he sees the White House. "It's a constant reminder of where I am," he said.

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