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'Sun' and sentimentality

By Amanda Trost · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 4:48 p.m.

The themes of every country album are simple: nostalgia, love and plenty of beer. But Kenny Chesney manages to put a new spin on the same old country boy ideals. Distinctive reggae and rock sounds give When the Sun Goes Down an edge among all those sappy country records.

Pitch Black shines on major debut

By -Brandon Tucker · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 4:45 p.m.

It's been a long time coming for the Brooklyn-based Pitch Black, having awaited its first major release since forming in 1994.

Five for Fighting, Ten for repetition

By -Nate Bethea · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 4:42 p.m.

Right off the bat, Five for Fighting's John Ondrasik sets himself apart from nearly any modern singer-songwriter just on the strength of his voice. This man can SING, which you'd probably expect from someone with a significant background in opera. It's a shame that his awe-inspiring vocal cords can't carry The Battle for Everything, an album that winds up being relatively unremarkable.

'Barbershop 2 Soundtrack' is in 'Business'

By -Brandon Tucker · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 4:39 p.m.

Ah, the sequel. So many just don't live up to the hype anymore. So many are aimed at the almighty Benjamins. So many are disappointing. From this perspective, the Barbershop 2: Back in Business Soundtrack is a successful step up from the original.

'Crow' unlikely to 'Murder' Incubus' career

By Jessica Smith · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 4:36 p.m.

A rollercoaster ride -- you strap yourself in, hoping for the best ride of your life. Holding your breath, it's a little slow up that first hill. You finally hit the top, let go of all sensible thoughts concerning space or time, the adrenaline kicks in and that crazy rush fills your body. Before you know what happened, you breathlessly reach the end. Amazing.

If you want respect, learn to act

By Mike Ley · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 4:32 p.m.

Back in 1984, "Breakin'" took the breakdancing craze off the street and put it onto the big screen. Over-the-top choreography barely overshadowed the amateur acting and undeveloped plot of the old-school cult classic. In this respect, "You Got Served" is a case of cinematic déjà vu.

It's a 'Miracle' this isn't an ESPN original

By Cassidy Flanagan · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 4:31 p.m.

If Oscars were given for the year's best feel good movie, "Miracle" would be a shoo-in for a nomination. Based on the true story of the 1980 Gold Medal-winning U.S. Olympic Hockey team, "Miracle" takes you on a journey through all the pain and glory of building champions out of ordinary boys and achieving the impossible dream.

'Ocean's Eleven' + 'Full House' = 'Catch That Kid'

By Doug Evans · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 4:28 p.m.

Finally a crime caper for the kiddies and any fan of "Ocean's Eleven." This movie is pretty similar, except 12-year-olds are committing the crime, and they're not nearly as flashy as Brad Pitt and company.

'Barbershop 2' a cut above most sequels

By Jennifer Whalen · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 4:25 p.m.

In a world full of shoddy sequels, "Barbershop 2: Back in Business" not only generates laughs constantly throughout, but stands to be one of the best comedic sequels ever.

Racism wrongly crowned Elvis king

By Ryan Whirty · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 4:19 p.m.

Elvis Presley the King of Rock and Roll? Bullshit. Saying Elvis is the King of Rock and Roll is like saying Ronald Reagan was the greatest president of the 20th century or that Babe Ruth is the greatest baseball player ever -- a lot of people believe it, but it just ain't true.

Jackson puts the boob in the tube

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 4:15 p.m.

Who in the world would have thought that the adorable little girl from Gary, Ind., who endeared herself to millions of Americans on the '70s sitcom "Good Times," would grow up to expose her right breast during a Super Bowl halftime show? Certainly the not the NFL. But are they crazy?

The Shermometer says: HOT HOT HOT!

By Phil McLaughlin · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 4:10 p.m.

In wake of other DVD releases such as "Family Guy" and "The Simpsons," it comes as no surprise "The Critic" made its DVD debut. The short-lived cartoon series about film critic Jay Sherman can now be seen outside of its 1:30 a.m. timeslot on Comedy Central's Sunday lineup.

'Splendor' quite a splendid DVD

By Phil Kijak · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 4:07 p.m.

One of the most underrated but brilliant films of this past year, "American Splendor" is finally on DVD.

Flick loses nothing in DVD 'Translation'

By Melissa Harrold · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 4:03 p.m.

Nominated for four Academy Awards and winner of the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy), Best Actor (Musical or Comedy) and Best Screenplay, "Lost in Translation" has generated a lot of buzz lately, and it does not disappoint.

Herbivore Heaven

By Holly Johnson and Holy Johnson · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 3:57 p.m.

For a sleepy Midwestern town nestled deep in Indiana quarry country, Bloomington certainly stands out in more than just a few respects. It is politically liberal-minded, to be sure, drawing on a rich repository of University-educated intellectuals, corporate types and activists. It's tolerant: take a stroll through the Sample Gates and onto Kirkwood Ave. at any given hour and you're sure to see North Face-clad frat boys, Prada-carrying fashionistas, Little 500 cyclists swathed in spandex and dreadlocked skateboarders perfecting their skills at People's Park.

Give me KISISS

By Holly Johnson and Holy Johnson · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 3:56 p.m.

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, we at Weekend want to help make your V-Day as spicy, romantic and fun as possible. To do this, we asked reporter Holly Johnson to sit down with the sexually knowledgeable researchers at the Kinsey Institute's Sexual Information for Student Services, the most comprehensive source for sexual tidbits, suggestions and advice in the area.

Death of Comics

By George Lyle IV · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 3:45 p.m.

Do you have memories of running down to the corner store as fast as your short legs could carry you, eager to put all your allowance down on the latest adventure comics?

Paying the Price

By Holly Johnson and Holy Johnson · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 1:03 a.m.

When sophomore Elliott Robinson moved into Eigenmann Hall last year, he was thrilled to find a campus convenience store located in his building's foyer. He was startled, however, when he perused the receipt from his first foray into C-store shopping. That bag of beef jerky he'd been coveting? Eight dollars. Had Robinson sauntered across the street to the Village Pantry at the corner of Tenth and Union streets, he would have found the same product for two dollars less.

Hoosiers travel to Penn State looking for a win

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 12:56 a.m.

Following Saturday's double-overtime loss to Iowa, senior A.J. Moye had a talk with his teammates. He said he spoke with emotion and from the heart to let his teammates know how he felt with this being his last year. IU (11-9, 5-4 Big Ten) will take the floor at 6 p.m. tonight at Penn State to see if that message has finally sunk in. "Everybody knows what it takes now, there's no doubt in my mind," Moye said. "We're going to give everything we've got to win. We saw what happens when we take stuff for granted out there on that floor." Emotions got the best of several players last week after the Hoosiers dropped three straight games, two of those at home. Moye and sophomore forward Sean Kline both talked about the lack of team effort, without naming names.

Rental woes solved with learning

By Karen Green · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2004 12:53 a.m.

Spring semester has just begun, but it's already time to think about houses, apartments, leasing contracts and where to live next year. First-time renters can look to an abundance of resources at IU as well as in Bloomington. For students who don't know where to begin, Student Legal Services is working to inform them of their rights when it comes to renting.