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Informatics researchers study cell phone disruptions

By Luke Ferenc · Wednesday, June 14,2006 6:58 p.m.

Thirty-three years after the first cell phone was invented and 22 years after being introduced to the mass public, the product has become one of the most widely used and marketed devices in the world

Teens learn science at informatics camp

By Matt Cunningham · Wednesday, June 14,2006 6:57 p.m.

The School of Informatics is playing host to 27 high school students at the annual Informatics Summer Camp this week.

It ain't easy living in the 'Big Easy'

By Nick O'Neill · Wednesday, June 14,2006 6:53 p.m.

En route to New Orleans there is a layover in Houston

MySpace, Internet, main resource for artists and indie label

By Nick Mills and Nicholas Mills · Wednesday, June 14,2006 6:51 p.m.

For many record companies, the decline of CD sales and transition into the digital music realm is beginning to hit hard, but the indie label Secretly Canadian seems to be utilizing the Internet as a way to gain ground in the digital music revolution.

Father of Yemeni inmate at Guantanamo rejects suicide claim, accuses US of killing his son

By Abdullah AlShihri · Wednesday, June 14,2006 6:49 p.m.

TAIZ, Yemen -- The father of a Yemeni inmate recently found dead at the Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba rejected on Wednesday the U.S. military's claims that his son committed suicide and accused the prison authorities of killing him.

Lawmakers' finances come under scrutiny in year of scandal

By Abdullah AlShihri and Jim Abrams · Wednesday, June 14,2006 6:48 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, under federal investigation for possible insider trading, will have a nice nest egg to fall back on when he retires from Congress in January, recording income last year of more than $5 million from his largest blind trust.

Iraq authorities launch major security crackdown in Baghdad

By Abdullah AlShihri and Sameer N. Yacoub · Wednesday, June 14,2006 6:46 p.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Tens of thousands of Iraqi police and soldiers searched cars and secured roads Wednesday in Baghdad as the government launched a crackdown aimed at ending the violence that has devastated the capital.

The Nintendo DS proves Math is fun

By C. Warner Sills and Rob O'Connor · Wednesday, June 14,2006 5:17 p.m.

My brain is huge.

Third tokes the charm

By C. Warner Sills and Chris Wisner · Wednesday, June 14,2006 5:15 p.m.

When I first saw "Dazed and Confused" in middle school, I didn't get it.

No saving Silverman

By C. Warner Sills and Michael Mellini · Wednesday, June 14,2006 5:14 p.m.

Most will know comedienne Sarah Silverman from her many Friars Club Roasts and other Comedy Central appearances.

As Melquiades Lays Dying

By C. Warner Sills · Wednesday, June 14,2006 5:10 p.m.

One of William Faulkner's best books, "As I Lay Dying," tells the story of a family who go on a mission to bury their recently deceased mother in her hometown.

The boys are back...

By C. Warner Sills and Matt Dollinger · Wednesday, June 14,2006 5:09 p.m.

For the past couple of years, I've struggled to find a comedy that was funny, smart and quick enough to fill the void "Seinfeld" left when it went off the air.

Cobain's Last Stand

By C. Warner Sills and Patrick Hurley · Wednesday, June 14,2006 5:04 p.m.

Whether you're a fan of the "alternative" genre or have even heard of "grunge," you've most likely heard of Nirvana: a band that created a genre, dabbled in others, and ultimately crushed under the weight of its own existence.

Cobain's Last Stand

By C. Warner Sills and Patrick Hurley · Wednesday, June 14,2006 5:04 p.m.

Whether you're a fan of the "alternative" genre or have even heard of "grunge," you've most likely heard of Nirvana: a band that created a genre, dabbled in others, and ultimately crushed under the weight of its own existence.

Rising from the ashes of tepidity

By C. Warner Sills and -Nate Bethea · Wednesday, June 14,2006 5 p.m.

It's hard to place Phoenix in any particular category.

December not a month worth remembering

By C. Warner Sills and Chris Green · Wednesday, June 14,2006 4:53 p.m.

Well, to tell you the truth, I'm not exactly sure what happened.

Costello & Toussaint pay tribute to New Orleans

By C. Warner Sills and Ryan McLaughlin · Wednesday, June 14,2006 4:35 p.m.

It's often said that music has the incredible power to unite and heal people.

It's been quite a week in Lake Wobegon

By C. Warner Sills and Derek Kageman · Wednesday, June 14,2006 4:31 p.m.

For over 30 years, the radio broadcast of "A Prairie Home Companion" has thrilled listeners with its folk charm and Midwestern witticisms.

It's even got that new car smell

By C. Warner Sills and Alyson Brodsky · Wednesday, June 14,2006 4:28 p.m.

Get ready for a ride in the fast lane, and be prepared, you might want to fasten your seat belt.

Another bad remake

By C. Warner Sills and Matt McMullan · Wednesday, June 14,2006 4:24 p.m.

Raise your hand if you'd like to see Mia Farrow get run over by a car.

Informatics researchers study cell phone disruptions

Teens learn science at informatics camp

It ain't easy living in the 'Big Easy'

MySpace, Internet, main resource for artists and indie label

Father of Yemeni inmate at Guantanamo rejects suicide claim, accuses US of killing his son

Lawmakers' finances come under scrutiny in year of scandal

Iraq authorities launch major security crackdown in Baghdad

The Nintendo DS proves Math is fun

Third tokes the charm

No saving Silverman

As Melquiades Lays Dying

The boys are back...

Cobain's Last Stand

Cobain's Last Stand

Rising from the ashes of tepidity

December not a month worth remembering

Costello & Toussaint pay tribute to New Orleans

It's been quite a week in Lake Wobegon

It's even got that new car smell

Another bad remake

Anne Hathaway’s production company brings ‘Little Five’ film to Bloomington

OPINION: Should public schools teach children the Bible?

COLUMN: ‘Enola Holmes 3’ delivers more romance than action-packed mystery

OPINION: The Empire State Building climbers’ message should not be used for advertising

PRESS RELEASE: Thomson Administration Outlines Path Forward for Seminary Pointe and Convention Center