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'Baby' DVD a knockout

By C. Warner Sills and Rob O'Connor · Thursday, July 21,2005 12 a.m.

"Million Dollar Baby" won the 2005 Oscar for Best Picture and it won the old fashion way: by actually being the best picture the year that it was released. Wow, how refreshing.

How to be an online gamer

By C. Warner Sills and Evan Wade · Thursday, July 21,2005 12 a.m.

The world of online gaming can be a scary place.

'Engagement' worth the wait

By C. Warner Sills and C. Warner Stills · Thursday, July 21,2005 12 a.m.

Jean-Pierre Jeunet is without a doubt one of the most interesting directors working in film today.

Beyond the dead

By C. Warner Sills and Dan Hopmann · Thursday, July 21,2005 12 a.m.

Musicians often prefer to use their creative juices to write songs and lyrics early on in life.

Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn take to crashing even the most ethnic weddings in search of potential one-nighters.

A 'Wedding' worth attending

By -Alec Toombs · Thursday, July 21,2005 12 a.m.

Montages by nature can be bad news in modern American cinema.

A Heisman experience

By Dan Click · Thursday, July 21,2005 12 a.m.

Each year around this time college football fans go nuts.

Norwegian drops danceable debut

By Mike Ley · Thursday, July 21,2005 12 a.m.

In the past 20 years, pop music has given birth to many mega-stars. Its reigning blondes, Madonna and Britney Spears, may have met their match.

Project helps IU workers 'Advance'

By Haley Beck · Wednesday, July 20,2005 10:49 p.m.

IU is constantly trying to find new ways to attract students from outside the University. Now a new program through the IU-Bloomington continuing studies office is aimed at potential students already involved in the IU community.

More charges brought against hit-and-run suspect

Wednesday, July 20,2005 10:47 p.m.

When Detective Troy Thomas began investigating Bedford resident Kevin Moore on charges of leaving the scene of a hit-and-run, little did he know Senior State Trooper Charles Sorrell had been searching for Moore the night before on separate charges.

IU professors weigh in on Court nominee

By Michael Zennie · Wednesday, July 20,2005 10:44 p.m.

While political partisans across the nation weigh in on President George W. Bush's nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, two IU law professors have a more personal view of John Roberts. Professor Joseph Hoffmann describes Roberts as "a good legal mind and a good person." Professor Craig Bradley has similar opinions.

Kirkwood bank robbery investigated

Wednesday, July 20,2005 10:44 p.m.

Investigations are continuing in Monday afternoon's bank robbery on Kirkwood, though police have not arrested any suspects. Old National Bank on Kirkwood was robbed by an apparently unarmed white male, described to be in his mid 30s to early 40s with dark hair, a dark hat, and a dark jacket, approached a female teller and handed her a note, demanding money. At 2:31 p.m., a silent alarm alerted the Bloomington Police Department.

Big Magnet on Campus

By Brian Baker · Wednesday, July 20,2005 10:44 p.m.

IU's newest magnet was recently flown in from Germany, and it won't be used to attach A+ papers to the refrigerator door.

Noonan named to MLS All-Star team

By Jordan Majewski · Wednesday, July 20,2005 9:49 p.m.

Former IU soccer standout and All-American Pat Noonan was selected as a MLS All-Star for the second consecutive season Thursday. Noonan, who plays for the New England Revolution, made the team as reserve forward, as he did in 2004.

You're out! Who should leave the Hall

By Alyson Brodsy and Jordan Majewski · Wednesday, July 20,2005 9:48 p.m.

With Rafael Palmeiro's recent addition to the 3,000-hit club, he has all but assured himself a spot in Cooperstown. Not too long ago, Palmeiro was the quintessential Hall of Fame question mark.

Supreme Court pick grew up a Hoosier

Wednesday, July 20,2005 9:39 p.m.

Laporte, Ind. -- Teachers at LaLumiere School often remind their students of the successful graduates who have passed through the college prep academy's halls. Soon they might be adding a new name to that list -- U.S. Supreme Court justice nominee John G. Roberts Jr.

Budget calls for 4.2 percent increase

By Ben Woodson · Wednesday, July 20,2005 9:37 p.m.

The new proposed city budget calls for restraint from the Bloomington's multiple departments. The total budget is $49.9 million dollars, an increase of 4.2 percent from last year. This is about 1.5 times the inflation rate, but the 2005 budget was almost exactly the same as the 2004 budget with no increase for inflation.

Colorful photography, ceramics on display

By Katie Peck · Wednesday, July 20,2005 9:35 p.m.

Bloomington is a city full of art, music, and culture. Everywhere one looks, he or she can find a music festival showcasing music from around the world or an exhibit of unique art.

Silk Road Festival showcases culture

By Lisa Braverman · Wednesday, July 20,2005 9:32 p.m.

Bloomington residents and students will have the opportunity to travel halfway around the world and experience the cultures of Central Asia without even leaving Kirkwood Avenue this weekend. Saturday The annual Silk Road Bayram will take place in conjunction with several IU summer programs Saturday and Sunday.

Report: China military build-up aims to project power beyond Taiwan operation

By Alyson Brodsy and Robert Burns · Wednesday, July 20,2005 9:29 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- China is building up its military for the long-term goal of projecting its power well beyond Taiwan, the self-governing island that draws most of the mainland's attention today, a Pentagon report says.

Big Ten shuffles bowl lineup

Wednesday, July 20,2005 9:23 p.m.

PARK RIDGE, Ill. -- The Big Ten is making some changes to its bowl game lineup. The conference has reached a four-year deal that added the Insight Bowl in Tempe, Ariz., and the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, Fla., to the list of Big Ten bowl partners, starting in 2006. After this season, the Big Ten will drop the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, and the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn.

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