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Grants send professors abroad

Four professors have been awarded Fulbright Scholar grants to teach or conduct research abroad.

Diversity marks 43rd Grammys

Earle brings the house down at Murat

Continuing his "Trancendental Blues" tour, rocker Steve Earle stopped in Indianapolis Tuesday night at the Murat Theater. Earle's combination of rock and roll and country rocked the house, with his band and special guest Stacy Earle, Steve's younger sister. The doors opened at 6:30 p.m. as crowds anxiously awaited entrance, eager to get as close to the stage as possible.

The Vegan Way

The food pyramid isn't always constructed from the four main food groups, despite what elementary school teaches. Although nutritionists traditionally recommend a specific serving for each food group, the growing trend of vegetarianism, a diet omitting meat, and veganism, a diet omitting all animal products, has demanded a new foundation for healthy living.

Team to battle Illini on Senior Night

Senior Night is always special. But with an NCAA Tournament berth and a first-round bye at the Big Ten tournament on the line, tonight's game cannot be much more important.

Hoosiers look to rebuild tradition

The men's swimming and diving team has experienced some inconsistencies this year. This weekend it will face its biggest test -- the Big Ten Championships at the University of Minnesota. There, the team hopes to redeem this season's disappointments in a good showing in the conference's most important meet.

Bush faces difficult path

Democrats and Republicans make up the two largest parties in the United States. Constituents expect party officials to uphold their values and beliefs, which might make President George W. Bush's job harder as he tries to unite both parties.

Eminem deserves recognition

John Frusciante

There's a perfectly good reason Anthony Kiedis is the vocalist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers and John Frusciante is the guitarist: Kiedis can sing, Frusciante can play the guitar, not the other way around!

Soul, talent: You's got it

Nominations reveal high points, holes in Oscar system

Beck

Bjork

Deathray

Few people have heard of Deathray, but its self-titled album is definitely worth a listen. Most often referred to as the band "featuring former members of Cake," the group enlists the help of former guitarist Greg Brown and bassist Victor Damiani.

Bring It On

WIUS AM 1570 Pick of the Week

Who thought up the retro thing? I'm not qualified to even make a guess, although I'm sure some cultural theorist has or will discourse on the subject at length.

Needles & Pins

Freshman Heather Couch got her belly button pierced two years ago during spring break. Like many teenagers, she says getting her belly button pierced with her closest friends was a great bonding experience to help her remember their crazy time in Florida.

Beastie Boys

Diversity marks 43rd Grammys

Joni Mitchell