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Professor to offer scientific evidence for 'intelligent design' theory, God

Almost a month after Eugenie Scott, the director of the National Center for Science Education, gave a speech supporting evolution and refuting "intelligent design," Walter Bradley, an emeritus professor of mechanical engineering at Texas A&M, will give a speech titled, "Is there scientific evidence for an intelligent creator of the universe?" at 8 p.m. tonight in Alumni Hall.

Conference addresses men's role in sexual assault

Senior Jared Kingery knows sexual assault is a problem on campus. As a Residential Assistant in Foster Quad, he said he has the ability to educate men on what they can do to stop sexual assault but wants to learn more. That's why he's going to a leadership training event sponsored by the IU Men's Coalition this weekend.

Chancellor receives award

Interim IU-Bloomington Chancellor Ken Gros Louis has always made promoting diversity at IU one of his top goals. By creating several cultural centers, helping increase minority enrollment and supporting the hiring of minorities into administration positions, he has done just that during his more than 40-year tenure at the University.

White Sox, Astros overcome history to meet in Classic

Windy City versus Bayou City. Deep dish pizza versus Texas barbecue. They have one historic theme in common: decades of futility. And one current trait that got them to where they are: deep starting pitching. "All the frustration, it's been worth the wait," White Sox vice chairman Eddie Einhorn said. "It's a generation-long wait. I mean, that's a long wait."

Pacers' Jackson says NBA dress code racist

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana guard Stephen Jackson believes the NBA's new ban on bling-bling is racially motivated but says he will abide by the rules. The NBA has announced that a dress code will go into effect at the start of the season. Players will be required to wear business-casual attire when involved in team or league business. They can't wear visible chains, pendants or medallions over their clothes.

Instant replay: A sure hit

Unless you have spent the last week in a cave, you've probably seen a replay or at least heard about it. Of course, I am talking about the non-out call on the White Sox's A.J. Pierzynski's strikeout in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series. Plays like this are why we need instant replay in baseball.

IU hopes Midwest Regional meet will light doubles fire

Members of the IU men's tennis team have been preaching the need for match experience since early fall. Starting today, they will get their chance by playing some of the best singles players and doubles tandems in the Midwest. "I expect everyone to come out and play pretty hard, from all the schools," senior Neil Kenner said. "It's a pretty tough tournament, but I think our guys could do well."

Hoosiers take bite out of Bulldogs

When freshmen forward Kevin Noschang and midfielder Brad Ring entered last night's game against Butler, the IU men's soccer team had only attempted three shots and was tied with the visiting Bulldogs. When the halftime whistle blew 14 minutes later, the Hoosiers registered 12 shots and two goals on their way to a 6-0 victory.

The antique search

Global Brew Crew

OK man, what's the deal with the overabundance of cheap beer on this campus? Delicious though it may be, haven't you had enough? Wouldn't you love to walk into a party and grab hold of a delicious Upland Wheat, complete with a juicy orange slice garnish? Well, Beer Fest 2005 is coming to town this weekend, and for all you Upland fans, there will most definitely be a booth representing the local Bloomington brewery.

Ridley's 'kingdom' true to life

Making a movie about the Crusades for post-9/11 audiences takes serious sack, and few Hollywood power players have a bigger one than Ridley Scott. His "Kingdom of Heaven" tells the tale of Balian, the French blacksmith (Orlando Bloom), who through a chance meeting with his father Godfrey of Ibelin (Liam Neeson) ends up a knight charged with the protection of Jerusalem from invading Muslims and power-hungry Christians alike in 1184 A.D.

Let's hope 'The Fog' dissappears

At one point in the middle of this loss of eight bucks, Selma "I'm only in it for the paycheck" Blair asks an intriguing question: "What kind of fog goes against the wind?" I know the answer. The kind of fog that sucks. Hard.

A season without Kenny

Unless you've been living in a cave for the past 10 years, or you're Amish, you've seen "South Park," Trey Parker and Matt Stone's cartoon about four kids from a small mountain town in Colorado. What was once a late '90s craze that blew up, continued for a few seasons and turned into a movie -- the-end all-be-all of television series' -- is still going strong, with a new season ready to air on Comedy Central. In terms of the DVD market, this most recent release is season six.

'Domino' is an action flick on speed

In the vein of Uma Thurman's character "The Bride" from "Kill Bill," Domino Harvey, played by Keira Knightley, is the story of a pretty woman who kicks ass, masterfully handles nunchuks and other assorted weaponry and lets nothing short of death get in the way of completing her mission as a bounty hunter. The only difference between the two characters: Domino is based on a true story. Well, sort of.

'Screaming' good comedy

Throw Will Ferrell into the "Bad News Bears" and change the sport to soccer and you have "Kicking and Screaming." After directing such films as "How High" and "American Wedding," Jesse Dylan, son of musician Bob Dylan, has come out with his third and most recent movie, but unlike his first two movies, "Kicking and Screaming" is aimed more toward kids.

Just Don't call them Country

Face time on MTV seems to be a common goal among many young bands today, whether it's TRL or Hard Rock Live. That's not exactly Nickel Creek's plan. As a trio featuring the mandolin, fiddle and guitar, this band fits in more with CMT and PBS, where they have appeared quite often since their career took off in 2000.

Global Brew Crew

OK man, what's the deal with the overabundance of cheap beer on this campus? Delicious though it may be, haven't you had enough? Wouldn't you love to walk into a party and grab hold of a delicious Upland Wheat, complete with a juicy orange slice garnish? Well, Beer Fest 2005 is coming to town this weekend, and for all you Upland fans, there will most definitely be a booth representing the local Bloomington brewery.

Crowe's 'town' worth visiting

Man, do I hate Orlando Bloom and Kirsten Dunst. And not just in a cute, pouting kind of way. Whenever I see either one of them I have the overwhelming desire to throw my shoe at the T.V./movie screen/billboard. If ever you read the headline "Bloom attacked with loafer," chances are it was me. That is why it is so amazing that Cameron Crowe ("Almost Famous," "Vanilla Sky") was able to make an enjoyable movie starring both of them. Yet that is what "Elizabethtown" is, maybe not as great as his past efforts, but still worth a trip to the theater.

Danger Doom project highly animated

It's incredibly likely that anyone hearing about Danger Doom will react with a healthy dose of skepticism. It stinks of cheap cross-promotional marketing, novelty recording and a co-opting of a currently popular television trend. After all, it is a rap album about cartoons. Not just any cartoons, but the fanatically popular Adult Swim line-up shown late-night on Cartoon Network. For all the naysayers out there, The Mouse and the Mask is perhaps the most bizarrely catchy cash-in this year.

Ruined by a record label

O.A.R. fans: Prepare for a great divide. Stories of a Stranger, the 7th album from the band known for its college-heavy following, creates exactly the stir it was supposed to. For good or bad: that's up for debate. Initially I sided with the latter. The CD signifies a growing move for the band, now under Atlantic Records, and showcases an attempt to prove they are more than a band that can come into college towns and get undergrads to rock out in their apartments.