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By C. Warner Sills and Bryan Lufkin · Thursday, Sept. 14,2006 12 a.m.

Many IU students hail from the Midwest—Indiana, Illinois, Ohio or Michigan. There are also many students from across the United States. Some may consider a California native to have "come a long way's to college." Many IU students also enjoy the luxury of having their parents help out—if not pay completely—for tuition. But few IU students can say they both come from a long way's and be totally responsible for putting themselves through college.

The flight that fought back

By C. Warner Sills and John Barnett · Thursday, Sept. 14,2006 12 a.m.

It's no simple task to evaluate tragedy from a critical perspective. It's even harder for me to admit that two of my favorite films of 2006 both deal with the events of September 11th, 2001. One of them (Oliver Stone's "World Trade Center") comes straight from the heart, while the other goes straight for the gut. Just as Stone's film strives for uplift amidst inconceivable circumstances, Paul Greengrass' United 93 achieves a documentary-like realism combined with an unflinching look at the madness of suicidal extremism.

The Godzilla Americans don't know

By C. Warner Sills and Will Hernandez · Thursday, Sept. 14,2006 12 a.m.

This month, Gojira (the original Godzilla), finally received its first video release ever in the U.S. This new 2 Disc DVD set includes both the original 1954 Japanese version, and the heavily altered U.S. version that was released 2 years later called "Godzilla: King of the Monsters!", starring Raymond Burr.

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Iron Maiden returns with similar schtick

By C. Warner Sills and Christopher Green · Thursday, Sept. 14,2006 12 a.m.

Wow, there's a new Iron Maiden CD out. I didn't know they were still around. I didn't know people still cared about them. Well, for what it's worth, "A Matter Of Life And Death" is some classic metal for the modern times. If you love cheesy, epic metal, then step forth and raise your chalice, for Iron Maiden is about the deliver what your moral self desires so.

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'Energy' signals start of punk, ska movement

By C. Warner Sills and Christopher Green · Thursday, Sept. 14,2006 12 a.m.

The year 1987 ... seems like a long time ago. I was a mere two years of age, far from old enough to understand punk music, let alone music in general aside from Raffi and Sesame Street, if anything. But in 1987, four young kids would start a band that would set the standard for punk and ska music for years to come.

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Garica almost notches perfect game

Wednesday, Sept. 13,2006 11:56 p.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Given a big lead, Freddy Garcia could afford to simply throw strikes. Un-hittable strikes, mostly. Garcia pitched perfect ball until Adam Kennedy singled with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-0 Wednesday.

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Far from home, artist designs 'nature to wear'

By Lindsey Landis · Wednesday, Sept. 13,2006 11:51 p.m.

She strung 800 hand-forged silver helicopter seeds together to create a neck-piece entitled "800 Wishes Home." Sim Luttin is now more than 8,000 miles away from her home in Melbourne, Australia.

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Latino play festival 'crosses borders'

By Ariel Ivas · Wednesday, Sept. 13,2006 11:50 p.m.

Although part of a growing minority in the Midwest, Latino theater productions are uncommon, said graduate student and director Noe Montez. The Bloomington Playwrights Project is addressing this lack of exposure with its Latino-themed season opener.

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Fall out: 84 Lumber packs up its PGA money bags and says goodbye

By Alan Robinson · Wednesday, Sept. 13,2006 11:49 p.m.

FARMINGTON, Pa. -- Stuck in the oft-ignored fall portion of the PGA Tour, the 84 Lumber Classic tried to make a name for itself by spending. And spending. And spending. Now that money-tossing is about to end as the lumber company pulls out of pro golf after laying out tens of millions of dollars to land and run a tournament that's moving to a prime tour date next June.

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A night of their own

By C. Warner Sills and Brian Janosch · Wednesday, Sept. 13,2006 11:48 p.m.

This is me. Relatively normal by most accords, I suppose, but on this night I am learning that normal is in the eye of the beholder, and that every scene has its characters. Some wear pastel colored polos, while others choose grungy concert T-shirts. A character in one scene might recite poetry between drags of a cigarette, while another may thrash, bang and fight in their own. But on this night, my scene is the Axis of Evil. It's a gathering of punks, goths and any other mislabeled misfit desperate for the type of night every college aged person yearns for. A night where they can be themselves.

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Colts look to strengthen run game against Houston Sunday

Wednesday, Sept. 13,2006 11:47 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Colts aren't ready to abandon the running game just yet. Despite struggling to run the ball in their victory over the New York Giants, the Colts remain optimistic about improving their ground attack heading into Sunday's AFC South match-up against the Houston Texans at the RCA Dome.

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I got a guarantee; you're an idiot

By Evan Harris · Wednesday, Sept. 13,2006 11:45 p.m.

The definition of a guarantee, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is "the assurance for the fulfillment of a condition." Detroit Lions wide receiver Roy Williams had such an assurance Monday.

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Keep comin' on down

By C. Warner Sills and AP Reports · Wednesday, Sept. 13,2006 11:41 p.m.

LOS ANGELES - Television's iron man continues to forge on. Bob Barker will start his 35th season as the host of "The Price Is Right" on Sept. 18. Johnny Carson once held the record for continuous tenure with the same show: 29 years. Barker broke it in 2002. And Merv Griffin's game-show classics "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune" are years behind "Price," the longest-running game show in TV history. Barker's approach, like the show's set, has remained essentially unchanged since he arrived Sept. 4, 1972 to host what was then called "The New Price Is Right": wholesome, playful and family friendly.

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IU Tube

By C. Warner Sills and Zack Teibloom · Wednesday, Sept. 13,2006 11:37 p.m.

YouTube.com features videos of all kinds, from the oddly funny: President Bush drunk and an unbelievable robot dance, to released entertainment like Daily Show clips, The O.K. Go treadmill dance, and anything you can imagine. The only thing you won't be able to find is porn or a video of Steve Irwin's death, though there are a lot of fakes. The free Web site doesn't require a password or fee to peruse the overwhelming amounts of videos. And contrary to Senator Ted Steven's statement, it is not run through a series of tubes. Though there is a hilarious techno remix with a video mocking the Senator's assessment that he "got an internet" through a "series of tubes."

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The Godzilla Americans don't know

By C. Warner Sills and Will Hernandez · Wednesday, Sept. 13,2006 11:19 p.m.

This month, Gojira (the original Godzilla), finally received its first video release ever in the U.S. This new 2 Disc DVD set includes both the original 1954 Japanese version, and the heavily altered U.S. version that was released 2 years later called "Godzilla: King of the Monsters!", starring Raymond Burr.

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