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Jolie makes a bad career move

By Jake Bilinski · Thursday, July 31,2003 12 a.m.

Someone please tell me why it is that video game to film adaptations always seem to suck. The latest installment of the "Tomb Raider" series manages to fall infinitely short of its predecessor, which was in itself easily forgettable if not mildly entertaining.

Here's to Fu: Fighters for the rock ethos

By -Val Tsoutsouris and Val Tsoutouris · Thursday, July 31,2003 12 a.m.

Fu Manchu is one of those bands that has no real songs, just a sound. Songs begin with nuclear, lysergic, instantly familiar, epic, bong-fueled, puppy-neutering guitar riffs.

Sad demise marks Hearts' pop

By Jessica Halverson and Jesscia Halverson · Thursday, July 31,2003 12 a.m.

So, it's hard to write a review of a band that just passed away. Heading out to tour following their first LP release, the Exploding Hearts lost three members (Matt Fitzgerald, bass and vocals, Adam Cox, guitar and lead vocals, and Jeremy Gage, drums) to an automobile accident on the way home from a show in San Francisco. Surviving are Terry Six, guitar, and Rachelle Ramos, manager.

Patrick Dennehy died of gunshot wound

By Angela K Brown · Wednesday, July 30,2003 10:23 p.m.

WACO, Texas -- Baylor basketball player Patrick Dennehy died of gunshot wounds to the head and was killed in the field where his body was found, according to a preliminary autopsy report released Wednesday.

Ignorance is Bliss

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Wednesday, July 30,2003 10:22 p.m.

Baylor basketball coach Dave Bliss was in a no-win situation during his press conference Monday.

on the SIDELINES

Wednesday, July 30,2003 10:20 p.m.

Dennison wins Indiana Women's Amateur title IU senior All-American Karen Dennison won the 80th Indiana Women's Amateur Golf tournament at Meridian Hills Country Club in Indianapolis. The LPGA Giant Eagle Classic participant finished with a 3-over-par 215, which placed her at five shots ahead of her nearest competitor. Dennison birdied on each of the fifth, sixth and 14th holes but bogeyed on three holes.

Kerr cites DiNardo as reason for leaving IU

By Zack Eldridge · Wednesday, July 30,2003 10:18 p.m.

When building a house, if one doesn't have a steady foundation, then the house isn't going to be able to withstand the test of time. The same goes for football. An integral part of IU's football program recently decided to transfer to another Big Ten school. John Kerr, a sophomore linebacker, plans to attend Ohio State and join the Buckeye football program.

Around The Arts

Wednesday, July 30,2003 10:17 p.m.

Speaker to write about his rise to Congress WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Dennis Hastert has signed a contract to write a book about his life from his days as a high school wrestling coach in Illinois to his rise in Congress, according to his spokesman and publisher. "The theme will be lessons in leadership, what he learned and his style of leadership," said Marji Ross, president of Regnery Publishing Inc., a Washington-based conservative publishing house.

NASCAR comes to Indiana

Wednesday, July 30,2003 10:16 p.m.

This weekend will bring hundreds of thousands of race fans to the Indianapolis for the 10th running of the Brickyard 400. This year's race will boast some of the best racers in the NASCAR Winston Cup series.

Theater pays tribute to Bob Hope

By Ed Johnson · Wednesday, July 30,2003 10:15 p.m.

LONDON -- News of Hope's death at age 100 led evening news broadcasts in Britain, and SKY TV News ran lengthy film clips and tributes. The comedian's book "I Never Left Home" referred to England. "He got back there as often as he could to play golf, to do shows, fund-raisers or to visit," said his longtime publicist, Ward Grant. "He just loved going back there." The veteran entertainer died Sunday at his home in the Los Angeles area of pneumonia.

American spy caught with secrets

By Jonathan D. Salant · Wednesday, July 30,2003 10:04 p.m.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Brian Patrick Regan buried 20,000 classified documents, five CD-ROMs and five videotapes, the government said Wednesday, evidence of the convicted spy's intention to sell national security secrets to Iraq and other countries for millions of dollars.

Mears' maturity impresses

By Dick Brinster · Wednesday, July 30,2003 9:54 p.m.

The name Mears is synonymous with excellence in open-wheel racing, but the youngest member of the family has chosen a different road in pursuit of stardom. Uncle Rick won the Indianapolis 500 a record-tying four times, and father Roger was an off-road champion. Casey Mears decided to try NASCAR, and despite the growing pains of a rookie, he is making an impression that belies his 25 years. "I always try to think things out rather than let the excitement or disappointment dictate decisions on what I may or may not do with the car," he said. "Just growing up in a racing family, I've learned so much." Uncle Rick won the Indianapolis 500 a record-tying four times, and father Roger was an off-road champion. Casey Mears decided to try NASCAR, and despite the growing pains of a rookie, he is making an impression that belies his 25 years.

Thanks for the memories

By Brandon Morley · Wednesday, July 30,2003 9:53 p.m.

When Bob Hope's candle of life went out, it marked the end of an era marked by comic legends such as Jack Benny, George Burns and Milton Berle, who not only seemed to pioneer the "science of comedy" in the 20th century, but also managed to revolutionize it for every new medium they performed in. Hope's centennial birthday was May 29. Those hundred years point as evidence to his ability to touch those he knew or entertained.

Research center gets new director

By Widjoyo Pranapauw · Wednesday, July 30,2003 9:42 p.m.

Jim Conover officially has become the new director of IU's Indiana Business Research Center, replacing Morton Marcus, who had led the center for more than 15 years.

Fighting rages in Liberia despite 'cease-fire'

By Alexandra Zavis · Wednesday, July 30,2003 9:40 p.m.

MONROVIA, Liberia -- Heavy fighting raged in Liberia's besieged capital Wednesday despite rebel declarations of a cease-fire, with President Charles Taylor's troops battling rebels trying to advance on his downtown stronghold. Mortar shells crashed into neighborhoods of tin-roof shacks overnight, killing at least one person and wounding eight adults and a dozen children on the government-controlled side of the capital, aid workers said.

Pugh takes over position

By Devon Thomas · Wednesday, July 30,2003 9:40 p.m.

Susan Pugh, former director of the Office of Student Financial Assistance for IU and interim executive director of Student Financial Assistance, has been named associate vice chancellor for Enrollment Services.

Kansas woman's claim to be girl missing since 1986 a hoax, police say

By Ryan Lenz · Wednesday, July 30,2003 9:39 p.m.

THORNTOWN, Ind. -- A woman who called the parents of a missing girl and claimed she might be their long-lost daughter was charged Wednesday with committing a hoax. Donna L. Walker, 35, of Topeka, Kan., was charged with identity deception and false reporting. Her whereabouts were not known Wednesday, authorities said.

Alumnus steps into stock market

By Gary Guffey · Wednesday, July 30,2003 9:38 p.m.

Where did you get those cool shoes? They just might have an IU connection.

Volunteers to help keep campus clean Sunday

By Joe Grace · Wednesday, July 30,2003 9:35 p.m.

A school of little brown minnows darts through the legs of two young girls standing in the Jordan River by the Indiana Memorial Union trying to catch the slippery fish in a paper cup. The water around them is crisp and clear. Graduate student Amanda Robbins wants it to stay that way.

Man admits to killing kids

Wednesday, July 30,2003 9:35 p.m.

CONCORD, N.H. -- A man accused of killing his two children told authorities he shot them in New Hampshire and buried them in a shallow grave in the Midwest after saying a prayer and making a duct tape cross on each child's chest, according to court documents released Wednesday.