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5 times more flashbacks

More slices, dices, decapitations and of course, blood. The fifth and now annual installment of the “Saw” franchise returns with a vengeance, continuing its trademark brutal, torturous puzzles.

'Pride' powered by realistic cop drama

However, the edge “Pride and Glory” has over recent similarly themed efforts like “Righteous Kill” or “We Own the Night” is believability. “Pride and Glory” takes a story about a family of cops and makes sure every aspect of the story line is as realistic as possible.

Sound issues

How are local bands’ songs related to politics?

Politics, issues & rock ’n’ roll

From artists like Bob Dylan in the ’60s and Rage Against the Machine in the ’90s all the way back to Beethoven (who wrote about Napoleon), musicians have used politics to raise awareness and voice their opinions. For both the artists and fans, political music, especially during an election season, provides an outlet to express concerns about where the country is heading.

The image debate

Flash back to 1960, the year of the first televised presidential debate. Seventy million Americans watched a nervous and sickly looking Richard Nixon struggle his way through the debate, while a younger, charismatic John F. Kennedy confidently went through his speech focusing on what he wanted to do for the country.

COMMENTARY: Athletics, administration need to work together, end staff turnover

When Fred Glass was formally announced Monday as the University’s next director of athletics, effective Jan. 2 of next year, it ended a year-long process that slowly, but surely, saw turnover and foundational change across this campus.

Names committee: We have a Wildermuth decision

The All University Committee on Names has reached a decision regarding the renaming of the Ora L. Wildermuth Intramural Center, but IU officials are waiting to release their recommendation to the public.PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines

Football a priority for new director

Watching him talk to players and occasionally suggest to referees he might not agree with a call at IU football games, it’s safe to call outgoing IU Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan a football guy. So players and coaches might be concerned whether Greenspan’s replacement, Fred Glass, will bring the same passion to a program going through transition.

Glass hopes he can put program’s NCAA problems in past, move on

The loss of IU’s basketball prestige has been “not only for basketball, but maybe even worse for the University as a whole,” Fred Glass, IU’s incoming athletics director, said Tuesday in an interview with the Indiana Daily Student. “People who care a lot about IU have had their hearts broken.”

Indy native has background in law, politics

Fred Glass, an Indianapolis lawyer and IU graduate, seemed to have come out of nowhere to become the next IU Director of Athletics. Nevertheless, there he stood behind a press conference podium, shaking hands with the IU president, beaming with pride.AUDIO: Fred GlassSLIDESHOW: Press conference

‘Fierce’ Mutembwa anchors back line

The search is over

As Fred Glass spoke to members of the press, IU administrators, coaches, family and friends on Tuesday, he calmly explained his plans for the future of IU’s athletics department. Glass, named the next director of athletics Tuesday, defined his vision of what he hopes IU athletics will become during the next few years.“It starts with comprehensive compliance,” Glass said. “We’ve got to follow the rules, and we have to become known again for following the rules.” VIDEO: AD announcement

Campillo, Martin share 2nd at prestigious Isleworth tourney

Momentum carries Hoosiers into home battle with Kentucky

With an upset, a penalty kick victory and a last-minute win behind them, the No. 17 Hoosiers have experienced a wide variety of matches.

Analysis: Raid into Syria complicates Iraq’s ties

The deadly U.S. raid into Syria might complicate efforts to win approval for a new U.S.-Iraqi security deal by drawing attention to a fact many Iraqis detest – that they can’t control everything American forces might do.

McRobbie makes the right hire for University in Glass

Britain’s Brown calls for bigger IMF bailout fund

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown called on China and oil-rich Gulf states to bolster the International Monetary Fund as more countries rocked by the global economic downturn seek help, saying Tuesday those with the greatest surpluses should do more.

BFGoodrich cutting production ‘for now’ at Allen County plant

FORT WAYNE – Union officials said BFGoodrich plans to temporarily cut production by nearly 40 percent at its Allen County tire plant, which could mean temporary layoffs for about 500 workers.

Highlights from a sit-down with the new director of athletics

Lake County extends early voting hours

CROWN POINT, Ind. – The Lake County Board of Elections has voted to extend early voting hours. The board voted 3-2 on Monday to extend the hours of the voting sites at the Lake County Government Complex in Crown Point and at satellite centers in Gary, East Chicago and Hammond.