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ABC makes plans for shows in Spanish

By Associated Press · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005 9:55 p.m.

LOS ANGELES -- ABC viewers will get "Lost" in translation as part of a plan to make all the network's primetime entertainment available in Spanish starting this season. The move is an acknowledgment of the expanding U.S. Hispanic population and its potential as a source of viewers.

New Ween reigns supreme

By Doug Evans · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005 9:29 p.m.

Ween's latest release brings back the classic sound that originally made them famous. Shinola Volume 1 is reminiscent of the early Ween releases like God Ween Satan and Pure Guava, yet it exhibits a sense of maturity and evolution.

Brazilian answer to Jack Johnson

By Sam Nissen · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005 9:23 p.m.

I first heard Seu Jorge the way I imagine most Americans were introduced to the Brazilian answer to Jack Johnson: via "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou." His covers of David Bowie hits were brilliant -- and not just for the face value of hearing Ziggy Stardust acoustic and in Portuguese. The remastered songs shined as mellow and intricate.

America finally gets M83's first album

By -Nate Bethea · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005 9:20 p.m.

French duo M83 isn't playing shoegaze, nor are they playing electronica or whatever the new term for bleepy-bloopy knob-twiddling yawn music. They don't have a guitar-created wall of sound (opting instead for keyboards), and unlike My Bloody Valentine, you can sometimes decipher human voices singing the lyrics.

An opera of vengeance

By Chris Wisner · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005 8:27 p.m.

Korean director Chan-wook Park's "Oldboy," the second chapter in his Vengeance Trilogy (part one being "Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance; part three being "Sympathy for Lady Vengeance"), is the kind of film that acts as a calling card to the cinematic world. Honored with the Grand Prix at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival (unfortunately meaning it took second place to Michael Moore's worthless "Fahrenheit 9/11"), "Oldboy" is a film that demands to be seen by all.

'Heaven' and 'The Lubitsch Touch'

By Chris Wisner · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005 8:21 p.m.

If anyone knew how to make a comedy with a lot of class, it was director Ernst Lubitsch. There is something magical, something that resonates in his films that earned the merit of "The Lubitsch Touch." "Heaven Can Wait" is one of those films.

'Jaws' celebrates 30 years of scares

By John Barnett · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005 8:18 p.m.

Steven Spielberg was 27 years old when he made "Jaws." He was hired on pure faith by the producers, and not since someone put Alexander the Great in charge have the top brass possessed keener foresight. Alexander was nothing if not a populist, and one who knew how to spin straw into gold with the best of them.

County unable to enforce ignition interlocks in OWI violators' vehicles

By Nick O'Neill · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005 2:10 a.m.

A state law requires drunken-driving prevention devices to be placed in vehicles of repeat offenders, yet Monroe County offers no such service. The law the Indiana General Assembly passed requiring Ignition Interlock Systems, or Breathalyzers, took effect July 1, 2004. The county, however, still does not have the program available for local judges to hand down with sentencing.

Proposed parking garage on hold

By Kathleen Quilligan and Kathleen Quilligen · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005 2:10 a.m.

For the campus and the community, it's a matter of balance. Residents of campus-adjacent Elm Heights neighborhood were appeased by IU President Adam Herbert's decision yesterday to delay the IU board of trustees' vote on a four-and-a-half-level parking garage, proposed for the southwest corner of campus.

COAS dean considered for IUB chancellor

By Ashley Lough · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005 2:01 a.m.

University officials confirmed Tuesday that College of Arts and Sciences Dean Kumble Subbaswamy is one of three finalists chosen to replace Ken Gros Louis as the IU-Bloomington chancellor. The field has been narrowed and soon the other finalists vying for the chancellor's seat will enter the next phase of interviews. Members of the chancellor search committee said three candidates have been handed up to the president, who will complete the process.

Name Game

By Brian Baker · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005 2 a.m.

Herman B Wells gave 62 years of visionary service to IU and now a library stands on the campus in his name. So who is Bill Godfrey?

Lost in translation

By Hannah Lodge · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005 1:38 a.m.

Cradling a hot cup of herbal tea, Josita Maouene apologizes for her hoarse voice as she sits down to discuss her teaching experience at IU. Although she is sick and her voice is raspy, Maouene speaks the best she can, articulating her thoughts in an exotic blend of British and French accents. It is her third semester teaching in a foreign country, and Maouene is no stranger to communication issues.

IU-South Bend to relocate Elkhart Center campus

By Michael Sanserino · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005 1:32 a.m.

IU-South Bend officials announced Monday plans to relocate the IUSB Elkhart Center from the west side of Elkhart, Ind., to a new building in the city's downtown.

Team throws down competition, brews

By Michael Sanserino · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005 1:26 a.m.

After trying its hardest to crush the opponents on the field, there's nothing the IU women's rugby team loves to do more than down a few beers with them off the field. Every home game and most away games for the IU Red Storm is followed with an interteam social where the two teams chat about rugby, sing rugby songs and drink. This weekend, the Red Storm will compete at Irish Fest, a rugby tournament that coincides with the Irish Festival in Indianapolis.

Improving mind, body with martial arts

By Kacie Foster · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005 1:24 a.m.

For thousands of years, many Chinese people have practiced the martial art Tai Chi Chuan to promote health and use as a self-defense technique. Approximately 50 years ago, it was first taught in the United States. Now, students of all ages and physical abilities are practicing Tai Chi Chuan to improve their bodies and minds.

'Crimson Crew' flag stolen Saturday

By Matt Mattucci · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005 1:21 a.m.

Amid the chaos and celebration of the Hoosiers' home opener Saturday, the "Crimson Crew" flag, carried onto the field by IU's senior captains, was stolen during the game. Student Athletic Board President Elizabeth Roush said the SAB and IU head coach Terry Hoeppner had intended for the flag to be taken out on the field by the senior captains and then be passed into the student section at Memorial Stadium.

Freshmen lead IU to 11th place finish in Chardon, Ohio

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005 1:20 a.m.

The IU men's golf team completed its first tournament of the season Tuesday by finishing 11th at the NCAA Central Regional Preview in Chardon, Ohio. The Hoosiers shot a combined 894 (300-297-297) for the tournament, finishing three strokes shy of tying Penn State for 10th place. The University of Louisville took home the team title with an 871.

Balancing Bashore

By Jordan Majewski · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005 1:18 a.m.

When IU's academic year began three weeks ago, classes were far from the No. 1 priority of senior Kayla Bashore. She had flights to catch in Bloomington, Boston and Virginia Beach, multiple games to play for multiple teams and, of course, class work. Not exactly a smooth start to the school year.

Forum to hit on transgender issues

By Kacie Foster · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005 1:17 a.m.

Graduate student Caleb Colvard had many questions about his identity while he was growing up. When he changed his physical appearance from a woman to match his gender identity as a man, he answered some of those questions for himself.

Surgeon blasts rock music in operating room

By Lindsay Lyon · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005 1:06 a.m.

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- The patient is stretched out on the operating table. But before Dr. Don Penny performs a rare brain surgery, he cranks up the volume on his stereo until the Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil" fills the operating room.