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ROLL YOUR OWN

By Carrie Ritchie · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 2:22 a.m.

Sushi restaurants offer ambience and the pleasure of being served, but when a budget is tight or a cook is adventurous, homemade sushi offers a world of possibilities.

VMAs rock MTV even without the P

By Maggie Bozich · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 2:20 a.m.

The Music Television craze has passed me by. Finally, at 21, I think I've left the demographic that MTV appeals to.

E.T. phones home via DVD twice

By C. Warner Sills and John Barnett · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 2:17 a.m.

As if Steven Spielberg's status as king of the box office hadn't already been established by the summer of 1982, "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" only further solidified said status, while proving Spielberg's ability to dream up note-perfect family fare -- a genre he has occasionally tapped to varying degrees of success over the last 23 years, never outdoing "E.T." in terms of the number of hearts successfully warmed.

Gangsters and aliens and hippies, oh my!

By C. Warner Sills · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 2:16 a.m.

Oh how the British know the makings for a good gangster flick.

IU Men's Soccer Captain Brian Plotkin

By Maggie Bozich · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 2:14 a.m.

*All About Me is a new WEEKEND section that explores the uniqueness of the people at IU and in Bloomington.*

SUSHI, SUSHI!

By Carrie Ritchie · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 2:08 a.m.

As most students know by now, the food served in IU's dining halls is not quite gourmet.

The Porns: back and better than ever

By Nate Gowdy · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 2:02 a.m.

These days, Canada's homegrown indie rock seems to be the country's big export to the states, especially in the form of indie big bands the Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene and, last but not least, the New Pornographers.

Miyazaki's muddled 'Castle'

By Chris Wisner and compiled by Chris Wisner · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 2:01 a.m.

Hayao Miyazaki, the same directorial master of such anime classics as "Princess Mononoke" and "Spirited Away," finally returns to the big screen with "Howl's Moving Castle," a loose adaptation of the Diana Wynne Jones novel.

Leave this stinker 'Undiscovered'

By -Kehla West · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 1:58 a.m.

Unfortunately, the English language doesn't contain words that can be printed in a newspaper and can accurately sum up my contempt for the incredible stinker "Undiscovered."

Don't head into to this 'Cave'

By C. Warner Sills and Matt McMullan · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 1:56 a.m.

As a rule, any movie that headlines Cole Hauser and that guy from ESPN's bad attempt at drama, "Tilt," should be kept at arm's length.

Finley decides to sign with defending champs

By Alyson Brodsy and Bob Baum · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 1:55 a.m.

PHOENIX -- Prized free agent Michael Finley has decided to sign with the San Antonio Spurs. Phoenix Suns president Bryan Colangelo said he was informed of the decision by Finley's agent Henry Thomas Wednesday.

Movie isn't Gilliam's best

By C. Warner Sills and Doug Evans · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 1:55 a.m.

How can the life and works of the Brothers Grimm be turned Hollywood and made into a decent two-hour film?

Colts' Pope gets 1 year suspension for substance abuse

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 1:53 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts expected linebacker Kendyll Pope to make a contribution this year, but they'll have to wait at least one more year to see him on the field.

Reviewers have 'Grimm' showdown

By C. Warner Sills and Mary P. Hansell · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 1:52 a.m.

Fairy tales, folk tales, legends, myths; they usually go under the library sign "fiction."

Prep standard to rise by 2010

By Hannah Lodge · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 1:50 a.m.

In five years, Indiana high school students applying to IU, as well as all other Indiana public universities, will be required to complete the state's recommended Core 40 curriculum, a state legislator said Wednesday. State Sen. Teresa Lubbers, R-Indianapolis, speaking Wednesday to IU students and faculty about the future of education in Indiana, said the recently approved Indiana Senate Bill 200 will make the Core 40 curriculum a requirement for high school students interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in Indiana after the year 2010.

Lowe allows only 1 hit in win over Chicago

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 1:49 a.m.

National League Derek Lowe pitched a one-hitter for his second shutout and complete game of the season, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.

Man held for 500-plus days on murder charge is released

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 1:36 a.m.

TIPTON, Ind. -- A man jailed for more than a year on a murder charge was released after the Indiana Supreme Court ruled he had been held longer than state law permits. Michael Shane Bramley, 28, was released from the Tipton County Jail on his own recognizance Monday, three days after the high court ordered his release. In its 5-0 decision, the court ruled Bramley had been held without trial longer than allowed by state law. That decision overturned a July ruling by a Tipton Circuit judge who rejected Bramley's request for release.

Van strikes Bloomington cyclist

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 1:35 a.m.

An accident at the intersection of 10th Street and Smith Road left a female bicyclist hospitalized Wednesday according to Bloomington Police Department reports. BPD responded to a call around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and found a van had struck the bicyclist. The bicyclist was conscious when police arrived and was transported to Bloomington Hospital to be checked for internal injuries, said Sgt. Myrick Williams of the BPD. The driver of the van was uninjured.

Monroe County to get 2 new courts

By Ben Woodson · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 1:35 a.m.

The County Council will vote at 5 p.m. tonight on whether to send a budget proposal for a new court to the state, cutting almost $200,000 off the original estimate of just under $1.7 million. The State Department of Local Government Finance still has to approve the proposal, and there is "no guarantee," said Mark Stoops, president of the County Council.

New state law requires court advocates for children's cases

By Brittany Hite · Thursday, Sept. 1,2005 1:34 a.m.

A new state law requiring advocates for foster children lacks a provision providing the money for such advocates. Senate Bill 529 became law July 1, requiring advocates to be appointed for children in abuse and neglect cases. Advocates for children's rights hail the law, saying it is important someone represent youths in court.

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