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Robin Williams visits US troops

By Brett Martel and Chris Hawley · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 1:01 a.m.

BAGRAM, Afghanistan -- Robin Williams bounds into a bombed-out airplane hangar, his arms wide, his body cocked as if about to catapult into the crowd. It ain't Carnegie Hall, but no matter. Williams is ready to entertain. "Good morning, Afghanistan!" he bellows, and the crowd of soldiers at Bagram Air Base erupts into cheers. Some clamber on top of shipping pallets, craning for a better view of the comedian. "I had a lovely military flight, thank you," Williams says. "I love spiraling in — nothing like that to make your colon go, 'Fire in the hole!'"

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'The Ring' claims box office victory

By David Germain and Brett Martel · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 1 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Death-by-videotape brought box-office life to "The Ring," a horror flick that scared up $15 million to debut as the weekend's No. 1 movie. Starring Naomi Watts as a reporter investigating a video whose viewers die horribly a week after watching it, "The Ring" knocked off "Red Dragon," which had been the top film for two straight weekends. "Red Dragon" fell to third place with $8.8 million during the weekend, while "Sweet Home Alabama" remained the No. 2 film with $9.6 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

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Columbine movie gets mixed reviews

Monday, Oct. 21,2002 1 a.m.

DENVER -- Some parents of children killed in the Columbine massacre praised a new documentary about the killings, saying it contributes to the fight for tighter gun control. Others said the film exploits tragedy. "Bowling for Columbine," shown Saturday at the Starz Denver International Film Festival, uses the slayings as a launching point to examine violence and gun culture in America. "It was difficult at times to watch," said Tom Mauser, who has campaigned for stronger gun laws since his son Daniel was killed in the 1999 school attack. "I realize that some will say, 'Maybe these films shouldn't be shown.' I say no. To not take on the subject of gun violence is to ignore it, and we've done that for too long," he said during a panel discussion.

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Release of sniper movie postponed because of recent DC shootings

By Anthony Breznican · Friday, Oct. 18,2002 1 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- With a deadly sniper terrorizing the suburbs of the nation's capital, 20th Century Fox has decided to delay the release of a thriller about people being pinned down in a phone booth by a gunman they can't see. "Phone Booth," starring Kiefer Sutherland as the shooter, was to open Nov. 15.

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Disaster, divinity at Orchestra

By Adam Sedia · Friday, Oct. 18,2002 12:59 a.m.

Wednesday's orchestra concert consisted of both the best and the worst in music. This time the featured ensemble was the Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Thomas Baldner. As usual, the quality of musicianship was excellent and spirited, although during the first piece it was quite difficult to tell if the orchestra made any mistakes because the entire piece sounded like one big mistake.

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Cartoon makes timely appearance

By Martha Mendoza · Friday, Oct. 18,2002 12:58 a.m.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Cartoonist Larry Gonick knew he might be asking for trouble when he set out to draw a comic-strip version about the birth of Islam. He had no idea that the third volume in his "Cartoon History of the Universe" series, now in bookstores, would arrive at such a contentious time.

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Ibsen's 'Doll's House' well worth the time

By Brandon Morley · Friday, Oct. 18,2002 12:57 a.m.

Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" opened last Friday night at the John Waldron Arts Center located at 122 S. Walnut Street. The show was directed by Terence Hartnett and based on the 1997 Tony Award winning pseudo-adaptation by Frank McGuiness.

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'Shockwave' hits campus

By David Isserman · Friday, Oct. 18,2002 12:55 a.m.

This Friday and Saturday, the campus will be rocked by the sounds and sights of "Blast II: SHOCKWAVE" at the IU Auditorium. A sequel to the Tony- and Emmy-award-winning "Blast," the show consists of a compilation of music and special effects. "Finally the musicians have pushed away the chairs, thrown out the music stands and crawled out of the pit and onto the stage," said Jim Mason, the show's creator.

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Bloomington's Bagels

By Adam Aasen · Thursday, Oct. 17,2002 3:18 a.m.

Known for its inexpensive cost, convenient portability and ability to be eaten at a later time, the bagel has become a staple of college cuisine. Whether in a sandwich at lunch or a quick breakfast on the go, no one can underestimate the power of this Austrian-born ring of dough. Taking freshness, variety and cost into consideration, here are some the best places to gnosh on this doughy delight.

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Cookbook's quick snacks soothe cravings

By Kristin Lamb · Thursday, Oct. 17,2002 1:30 a.m.

Who hasn't had a craving for some unidentifiable food? In the midst of a studying break, you might find yourself staring at the refrigerator, as if expecting it to answer your hunger pains. "Midnight Snacks," a cookbook written by Michael J. Rosen and Sharon Reiss, attempts to offer a solution to your cravings. The book promises to provide "150 easy and enticing alternatives to standing by the freezer eating ice cream from the carton." While all the recipes I tried were delicious, unless you live in a grocery store, chances are you will not have the ingredients necessary to prepare the enticing dishes.

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Families join in for 'wiz' of event

By Liv Cole · Thursday, Oct. 17,2002 1:29 a.m.

Hundreds of Dorothys, Tin Men, Scarecrows and Cowardly Lions were running around Bryan Park Saturday, a little early for Halloween. The reason was the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department was hosting "A Maze n' October."

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Musical hobby costs pretty penny

By Courtney Allen · Thursday, Oct. 17,2002 1:24 a.m.

The perfect harmony can cost thousands of dollars. But that moment of symphonic bliss is well worth it to may IU music majors. Even if it means taking out a loan, or mortgaging your house. Freshman music major Erica Chung summed up why her father paid $8,500 for her flute.

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Designer leaves $1 million to school

By Liv Cole · Thursday, Oct. 17,2002 1:22 a.m.

Late fashion designer Bill Blass donated $1 million to the University, a gift IU president Myles Brand announced at the opening of "Bill Blass: An American Designer" at the IU Art Museum. Blass, who died in June at age 79, did not specify what the donation was to go toward. Brand said in a statement that the money has been allocated to the Elizabeth Sage Historic Costume Collection and the IU Department of Apparel Merchandising and Interior Design.

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Around The Arts

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 17,2002 1:19 a.m.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Winona Ryder's shoplifting trial was delayed Tuesday after her lead attorney was unable to appear in court. Judge Elden J. Fox postponed the case until Wednesday after prosecutors and Ryder's lawyer met in his chambers. But attorney Shepard Kopp said in a telephone interview that he expects the trial will be delayed until next week to allow lead attorney Mark Geragos to complete an attempted murder trial. The judge also postponed until Wednesday a hearing to consider a prosecution motion to drop a felony drug charge against the actress. Officials with the District Attorney's Office have said the defense offered a sworn statement from someone who said Ryder had reason to carry the painkillers, a generic form of the prescription drug Percocet, when she was arrested.

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Around The Arts

Wednesday, Oct. 16,2002 1:05 a.m.

News from the Arts world

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Jazz series continues with casual class

By Heidi Dollinger · Wednesday, Oct. 16,2002 1 a.m.

Classy, but casual was the mood Monday night at the Musical Arts Center as students, faculty, and Bloomington residents stopped in for a jazz concert, part of the IU School of Music's Mac Jazz series.

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Free films shown Fridays

By Graham Gardner · Wednesday, Oct. 16,2002 12:58 a.m.

When most buildings are empty on a Friday night, Ballantine Hall is the host of classic world cinema, shown in 16mm format for a price every student loves: free. City Lights, a program funded by the Department of Communication and Culture, does not utilize the latest in sound and image technology. Instead the Hollywood, foreign and independent films are shown in their original format, which is the main attraction for many audience members.

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Film producer to speak tonight

By Cere Shovers · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2002 3:11 p.m.

Filmmaking methods are constantly changing, and keeping up with increasing technology requires dedication and talent. Robert Benedetti, renowned film producer and IU alum, said he believes that films create much more than momentary entertainment. The Department of Theatre and Drama has invited Benedetti to speak on the use of digital technology in film and Hollywood ethics. He will speak in the Ruth N. Halls Theatre at 5 p.m. tonight.

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Stephen King's "Buick" hardly provides a thrilling ride

By Jason Gaddis · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 12:56 p.m.

Stephen King is in a slump. His latest novel, From A Buick 8, is just another book in a long line of mediocre works by the former master of horror in suspense. Former because King seems to have lost his knack for both horror and suspense. From A Buick 8 lacks all the elements that once made King's books fun and exciting to read.

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Twisted fairy tales make enjoyable fun

By Brett Martel and Jonathon Sanders · Monday, Oct. 14,2002 12:44 a.m.

Saturday night was a good night for theater in Bloomington. The Buskirk-Chumley theater was filled with families eager to see the Bloomington Music Works' performance of Stephen Soundheim's "Into The Woods." And by the end of the evening, it was clear that few, if any, had been disappointed. "Into The Woods'" is a different take on the fairy tales we've all grown up with. The difference is that throughout the plot, all of the characters and stories are interacting with each other. And the traditional "happy ending" happens before the first act even ends. So during the second act, you're given a story that is completely original and ultimately entertaining to say the least.

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