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By Brian Hettmansperger and Whitney Wyckoff · Thursday, Aug. 30,2007 12 a.m.

And got the nerve to act moody!") when juxtaposed with those of Kweli's. Even with "In the Mood," Kweli is never misogynistic. "Soon the New Day" features vocals of the soulful Norah Jones and is a fun listen simply because both artists are stretching their ranges to make the song work. Female MC Jean Grae is the only lyricist on the album that can trade flows with Kweli on "Say Something" and not get outshined. With old-school needle scratches and scorching flows by both Grae and Kweli, "Say Something" is easily the most intriguing song on the album. If Eardrum is missing anything, it's Mos Def. But with rumors of a new Black Star album, his absence is quite excusable. Just think, if Talib can do this album by himself, what will he and Mos Def do together? Think about that as you listen to Eardrum, one of the most complete rap albums in recent history.

David Corso

Dealership offers free car to ‘Be Cool, Stay in School’

By Jessica Anderson · Wednesday, Aug. 29,2007 11:59 p.m.

While college professors struggle to keep daily attendance high throughout the semester, Monroe County high schools have a new incentive to encourage students to stay in the classroom. Students from the Monroe County Community School Corporation who have perfect attendance records will be entered to win a 2007 Pontiac G5, with a price tag of around $16,000, from Curry Buick Cadillac Pontiac GMC Inc. in Bloomington. “It’s really cool for whoever wins,” said Mari Welton, a junior from Bloomington High School South.

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