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Learning from the land

By Vanessa Caruso · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:30 a.m.

This summer IU will offer students a unique opportunity to rediscover the connection between their own lives and the source of all life -- the earth.

Alexis Carter concert benefits Community Kitchen

By Melanie Sims · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:20 a.m.

Singer-songwriter Alexis Joi Carter is ready. She's always been ready. It was God, she said, who told her to slow down. Nearly 200 people congregated Saturday night at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., for "'Joi' to the World: A Personal Serenade to Thee," a benefit concert and CD release. The buzz emanating from the crowd showed -- they were ready, too.

'Plunge' to raise money for Special Olympics

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:10 a.m.

It's the middle of February, and the weather report says it's going to be in the mid 40s Friday. While these might not be the makings of a great weekend to spend outadoors, it is the perfect weekend for Spirit of Sport's Third Annual Polar Bear Plunge.

Students lobby Statehouse for funds

By Mike Wilson · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:10 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A crowd of students from across Indiana took their concerns directly to state legislators Tuesday in an event that brought together hundreds of delegates to the Statehouse.

Gay marriage ban advances

By Mike Wilson · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:10 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A polarized Senate Committee passed an amendment to the state constitution onto the Senate floor Tuesday, which, if passed, would effectively ban same-sex marriage in Indiana.

Soaring above the heartland

By David A. Nosko · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:10 a.m.

White-headed raptors with white tails were once lost in Indiana, but now more than 100 bald eagles can be found hovering over Hoosier waterways.

Floral Infatuation

By Christina Galoozis · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:09 a.m.

Everyone has dreaded February 14 at some point in their lives. In elementary school, wondering which boy or girl would give you the "I love you" instead of "I like you" valentine created butterflies in the stomach for days.

Hidden Gems

By Laura Haynes · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:04 a.m.

Bloomington's eclectic community is home to fine dining from all corners of the world, a variety of musical and theatrical entertainment, quirky boutiques and a distinct artistic culture.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:03 a.m.

IU professor warns about identity theft IU School of Informatics researcher Markus Jakobsson said identity theft attacks could start getting even worse relatively soon.

Non-greek groups prepare for IU Sing

By Haley Beck · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:02 a.m.

Despite what most people might think, IU Sing is not just a greek thing. This year three groups from outside the greek community are stepping up to the challenge of competing in an event dominated by fraternity and sorority pairs.

Health Center holds free HIV testing for students all week

By Brad Keist · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 1:01 a.m.

A table littered with HIV-awareness and safe-sex literature greeted students as they walked into a dimly lit room Tuesday. John Norris and SuChin Pak's MTV special "Fight for Your Rights: Protect Yourself" played on the big screen. Straight ahead was a table where volunteers sat ready to explain the HIV testing procedure to students who had gathered enough courage to come in.

'Date' is lackluster and unbelievable

By Amanda Trost · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 12:40 a.m.

Romantic comedies -- they're a difficult subject to tackle. They're formulaic and predictable, but sometimes they're the perfect pick-me-up on a lonely Saturday night. With that in mind, if you hate romantic comedies, you'll hate "The Wedding Date." If you like romantic comedies, this movie is far from the classic level of "When Harry Met Sally."

Filmmakers blunder the 'Boogeyman'

By Matt Waters · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 12:38 a.m.

Leaving the character development of villains a mystery sometimes works in Hollywood. Unfortunately, it doesn't pan out too well with "Boogeyman." The script is oh-too-familiar and the only thing that "Boogeyman" has going for it is its ability to build suspense.

Boston College finally loses; Illinois remains undefeated

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 12:37 a.m.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Boston College joined the likes of UCLA, DePaul and San Francisco as teams that arrived at Notre Dame with a long unbeaten streak and left with a loss.

U.K. allows cloning of human embryos

By Alyson Brodsy and Thomas Wagner · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 12:36 a.m.

LONDON -- The British government Tuesday gave the creator of Dolly the Sheep a license to clone human embryos for medical research into the cause of motor neuron disease. Ian Wilmut, who led the team that created Dolly at Scotland's Roslin Institute in 1996, and motor neuron expert Christopher Shaw of the Institute of Psychiatry in London, plan to clone embryos to study how nerve cells go awry to cause the disease. The experiments do not involve creating cloned babies.

Few revelers turn out for Mardi Gras parties in New Orleans

By Alyson Brodsy and Mary Foster · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 12:34 a.m.

NEW ORLEANS -- Mardi Gras costumes were sparse, but so were the crowds Tuesday as the annual extravaganza of parades and parties arrived earlier than usual because of a quirk in the calendar. "I never saw this few people before," said Roshawn Gilmore, 27, as the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club parade began about five blocks away from the spot he and his family had staked out before dawn on St. Charles Avenue.

The hype is burning out of control

By -Nate Bethea · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 12:30 a.m.

There's a reason we here at Weekend have waited so long to review Funeral. Since its release in September, it's become the biggest hype balloon since the Strokes' Is This It?. One side is going to tell you that it's a landmark achievement, the best album of 2004, of the decade even. Another side is going to tell you that it's an overwrought ham-fest filled with blatant rip-offs and affected flourishes. I've been listening to this album since the week it came out, and by now I think it's been long enough to draw some conclusions.

Bring on the 'Blessed' beast

By Chris Wisner and compiled by Chris Wisner · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 12:29 a.m.

If their previous two releases, Art of Self Defense and Surrounded by Thieves, didn't catch listener's ears, then High on Fire's newest stoner rock opus Blessed Black Wings will definitely put them on the map. With a sound reminiscent of an Ace of Spades-era Motörhead mixed with the sludge of classic Black Sabbath and Slayer thrash masterpieces, High on Fire belt out nine tracks of old school rock fury in under an hour.

You'll have a 'Grudge' against this DVD

By John Barnett · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 12:23 a.m.

Japanese filmmaker Takashi Shimizu has built somewhat of a franchise out of the concept of cursed homes and ghosts who, once you've entered their domain, won't leave you alone and want nothing more than to see you dead as disco.

Jamie Foxx shines as 'Ray'

By Tony Sams · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2005 12:21 a.m.

Here's the lesson to be learned from "Ray": great performances alone don't necessarily make great movies. In fact, I can't imagine where "Ray," Taylor Hackford's Oscar-nominated biopic of the late rock and soul singer Ray Charles, would be without its star, Jamie Foxx, in what amounts to basically a perfect performance. His acting alone doesn't carry the movie; but there wouldn't be much of a reason to see the movie if it weren't for his acting.