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Making something out of not much

By Michael Tapscott and Mike Tapscott · Thursday, May 29,2003 12 a.m.

It's no surprise that early Cul de Sac shows were performed subsequently with experimental films. Sounding nothing like the early '90s rock moment they came out of, the nearly always vocal-less group feels like an experiment in itself.

'25th Hour' hits home

By -Alec Toombs · Thursday, May 29,2003 12 a.m.

Spike Lee's latest joint, "25th Hour," went relatively ignored upon release, which is sad, as it's an amazing film that easily exceeds "Do the Right Thing" (his previous best).

Growing up looking for 'The Real Girls'

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Thursday, May 29,2003 12 a.m.

Trust is very important for those living in a small town and trying to have relationships. After all, there are fewer people. You never know when or where you might run into an ex. That can cause discomfort, especially when hearts get broken.

'In-Laws' should seek immediate annulment

By -Paul Straw · Thursday, May 29,2003 12 a.m.

The In-Laws" is Michael Douglas' second attempt this year at a movie about dads coming to terms with fatherhood following the deplorable "It Runs in the Family." While "Family" was exceedingly slow and overly serious, "The In-Laws" approaches the topic in a much sillier and unbelievable form.

One more goodbye

By Lori Geller · Wednesday, May 28,2003 9:40 p.m.

Friends, family and those who knew Jill Behrman will come together at 10:30 a.m. Saturday to celebrate her life at the First United Methodist Church, 219 E. 4th St. The service will be conducted by Rev. Howard Boles, who currently serves as a senior pastor at Roberts Park United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. The May 31 service marks the third anniversary of Behrman's disappearance while bicycling just south of Bloomington.

Price-fixing investigation at IUPUI

By Aaron Uslan · Wednesday, May 28,2003 9:34 p.m.

IU-Purdue University at Indianapolis is refunding an estimated $500,000 to current and previous students who were enrolled in classes between July 2001 and December 2002. In November 2002, a routine internal audit revealed possible price-fixing activity at two IUPUI bookstore locations, which means two or more businesses agree to set a certain price in a particular market, thereby destroying competition and restricting the market from dictating price. Since IUPUI bookstores are owned and operated by the university, the school is offering refunds to its students. IUPUI students who were enrolled during the 18-month time period can visit a Web site where claims are calculated.

String Academy receives 3-year grant of $345,000

By Lindsay Kaplan · Wednesday, May 28,2003 9:29 p.m.

The IU School of Music received its second donation from the Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation last week, which will provide a three-year grant of $345,000 to further the development of the IU String Academy.

Trustees say search on track

By Michelle Vaught · Wednesday, May 28,2003 9:29 p.m.

The search for IU's 17th president continued this week, as the IU board of trustees conducted background checks and contacted references for remaining candidates.

A well-deserved retirement

By Micah Sturr · Wednesday, May 28,2003 9:29 p.m.

More than 30 years of dedication to anything is impressive. Helping to create and sustain what was once a controversial department while maintaining impeccable standards of scholarship over those same 34 years is truly remarkable.

Controversial reports taken

Wednesday, May 28,2003 9:29 p.m.

The IU Police Department said they will not pursue any suspects after about 500 copies of a report concerning the IU School of Law's affirmative action policies were taken from student mailboxes. IUPD said Scott Dillon, who graduated this month, reported that he assembled and placed the 12-page information packets in the law students' in-house mailboxes during the morning of May 6. According to the report, Dillon said the information was taken from the mailboxes later that night or early the next morning.

Report should be in the open

By Ibrahim Ilyas · Wednesday, May 28,2003 9:22 p.m.

Recently, IU law student Scott Dillon requested the LSAT scores of applicants through Indiana's open-records laws as they corresponded to race and acceptance into the IU School of Law.

Indy 500 hits the bricks

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Wednesday, May 28,2003 9:18 p.m.

Everything should have been just right for last Sunday's Indianapolis 500.

3 baseball Hoosiers honored

By Jeffrey P. Watson · Wednesday, May 28,2003 9:16 p.m.

As the IU baseball season came to a close with the Penn State tournament loss, three Hoosiers earned honors for their efforts.

On the Sidelines

Wednesday, May 28,2003 9:15 p.m.

Two water polo players named All-American After reaching the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament, two Hoosiers from the water polo team -- senior Kristin Stanford and sophomore Krista Peterson -- were named as All-Americans by the American Water Polo Coaches Association. Stanford managed to make the second-team squad, while Peterson was named as an honorable mention.

Nittany Lions end Hoosier season

By Jeffrey P. Watson · Wednesday, May 28,2003 9:12 p.m.

The Hoosier baseball season came to a close Friday afternoon at the hands of the Penn State Nittany Lions. IU was beaten 8-4 by Penn State to end their season with a 34-22 record. The Nittany Lions moved on to win against Michigan in Saturday's first game before losing to Ohio State in the second game.

Top recruits, AAU teams battle in Bloomington

By Dan Click · Wednesday, May 28,2003 9:10 p.m.

This weekend's third annual Nike Memorial Day Classic provided a few surprises for those in attendance, including a commitment by Robert Vaden, a 6-foot-6-inch guard out of Pike High School in Indianapolis, to play for the Hoosiers in 2004.

American director takes top prize at Cannes

By Angela Doland · Wednesday, May 28,2003 9:08 p.m.

CANNES, France -- A film loosely based on the 1999 massacre at Columbine High School by American director Gus Van Sant captured the top prize this year at the Cannes Film Festival. Featuring real high school students

2003 Indy 500

By Zack Eldridge · Wednesday, May 28,2003 9:08 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- While inexperience showed at times for rookie drivers in the 87th running of the Indianapolis 500, nerves did not, as the majority of rookies not only finished the race, but did so in remarkable fashion. Six of the nine rookies finished in the top 15 of the Indy 500 Sunday. Tora Takagi, driver of the No. 12 Pioneer car, finished fifth and was the highest-placing rookie. Takagi described his success at the Brickyard and the privilege of leading the rookie field. "I am very happy with this result in my first Indy 500 race," Takagi said. "My car was always fast this month. I wish I could have finished about two places higher, because I think we were capable of finishing at least third. But overall, I am happy with being the highest-finishing rookie in the race. That is a great honor."

A new spin on barbecue

By Adam Steer · Wednesday, May 28,2003 9:07 p.m.

Certain things come to mind when I think of summer. A mental image of long, hazy days, filled with baseball and lemonade. On the same note, some foods are ubiquitous with the season -- especially barbecue.

Fleming. Ian Fleming.

By Brandon Morley · Wednesday, May 28,2003 9:04 p.m.

"Bond. James Bond." Perhaps the most famous introduction in the history of western literature will be celebrated by Bloomington's Buskirk-Chumley Theatre in the form of a James Bond Film Festival. The event begins at 4 p.m. Friday and ends Sunday.