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Margot and the Nuclear So and Sos to play in town, announce label

By Brian Hettmansperger · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 9:13 p.m.

On stage, guitarist Andy Fry is not afraid to improvise. His band, Margot and the Nuclear So and Sos, has never used a permanent set list and sometimes plays without one at all.

Expectations high for orchestra opener Satuday night at MAC

By Kristin Riccardo · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 9:11 p.m.

The Jacobs School of Music Philharmonic Orchestra will open its fall concert season Saturday with one of the most popular symphonies in the classical music world, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5.

Man arrested on charges of selling look-alike, black-tar heroin

By Sara Amato · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 5:05 p.m.

A Bloomington man was arrested after the Bloomington Police Department obtained information he was selling drugs.

3 IU students named in RIAA lawsuit

By IDS staff and Ab D. Phillip · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 3:58 p.m.

Three IU students were named in a lawsuit filed by the Recording Industry Association of America Thursday, according to a press release. The students are accused of copyright infringement stemming from use of peer-to-peer downloading programs on the IU network.

Man accused of prostituting girlfriend

By Sara Amato · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 1:21 p.m.

A Bloomington man was arrested Friday on allegations of promoting prostitution. A man at College Bookstore filed a theft report with the police claiming he paid $50 to have sex with a woman but never received any sexual service, Canada said, reading from a police report.

Old dog bite infraction leads to arrest

By Sara Amato · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 1:19 p.m.

A Bloomington woman was arrested Tuesday afternoon after she was pulled over for a seat belt violation and police discovered a warrant out for her arrest.

U. Illinois to build computer faster than IU’s Big Red

By Heather Haemker · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 12:24 a.m.

IU’s “Big Red” is one of the fastest supercomputers in the world, but it will pale in comparison to the new supercomputer being built at the University of Illinois.

Freshmen to rush Dunn Meadow Friday

By Lindsey Alexander · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 12:22 a.m.

A crowd of freshman males is expected to flock to Dunn Meadow Friday afternoon to discover what it means to “go greek.”

Editor of The Nation to speak at J-School

By Amanda Bridgman · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 12:22 a.m.

Some of the most influential members of the political media will visit IU today to discuss the state of news media.

Bloomington Web site explores regional lore

By Joe Slabaugh · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 12:20 a.m.

In 1964, residents of the rural town Elkinsville, Ind., located 45 minutes from Bloomington, found themselves facing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who’d claimed much of town as the future site of the Lake Monroe Reservoir. The Army succeeded, razing the city’s church, school, farms, businesses and all but a few homes in the process. Former residents now reconvene at the town’s previous site each year.

Paddlin’ puppies

By IDS staff and Ab D. Phillip · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 12:12 a.m.

Christin Furst, 10, and Toby relax in the Limestone Lagoon at Bryan Park. This was 6-month-old Toby’s first Drool in the Pool. Top to bottom: Maggie, Georgia May and Daisy June, and a dog from the local animal shelter were among the canines participating in contests such as cutest dog and best dressed.

Classic album review: Television Marquee Moon Grade: A

By John Barnett and Beka Mech · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 12 a.m.

Pioneers of the NY punk scene

That's what she said ...

By weekend staff · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 12 a.m.

That's what she said ...

Ballroom billionaire

By Mike Abrams · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 12 a.m.

If there is one person who has no problems putting his money where his mouth is, it is Mark Cuban. But can he put his feet there, too?

3. An eyewash for people who have been pepper-sprayed

ON THE BLOCK

By Erin Riley · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 12 a.m.

This summer, WEEKEND Features Editor Erin N. Riley spent 48 hours in jail for failure to appear in court two years ago. She tells the story of her time in jail and offers insight into what a typical jail experience might be like.