Community Arts

R. Kelly, Jay-Z half-ass newest album

It appears Jay-Z's retirement was even shorter than expected. Too bad his latest move to take the helm of Def Jam Records, a collection of poor, outtake-ridden songs written and performed with R. Kelly, hits the ground like a lead balloon.

Darkwave duo hungry for more

Rarely does a song stay with you; rarely does a voice linger as if it was your own. For darkwave duo Hungry Lucy, however, the band's eclectic, deeply-rooted Renaissance-style haunts the listener with every breath of sound.

Simply plan on getting it

Oh, they'll be getting some soon. Airplay that is. Sales. Chart toppers. Or, all the above.

Late votes give Sodrel House seat

In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, campaign organizers for Baron Hill and Mike Sodrel waited for the final vote tally to reveal whether they had won one of the most contentious congressional races in 2004.

Trustees will discuss Briscoe Quad renovation plan

Hundreds upon hundreds of undergraduate students reside in the Briscoe Quad dormitory from year to year. Little do these students know, the roof that is currently covering their heads is long overdue for repairs.

IU will not investigate Phi Delts

The University decided to forgo an investigation of Phi Delta Theta fraternity because of an incident that occurred before the fall semester began. The incident was the cause of the fraternity getting its charter suspended.

Students weigh in on election, polls

When the Election Day dust settled atop the decaying leaves Wednesday, many students were left wondering the words, "Will I be better off in four years than I am now?"

4 MORE YEARS

WASHINGTON -- President George W. Bush won four more years in the White House Wednesday and pledged to "fight this war on terror with every resource of our national power." John Kerry conceded defeat rather than challenge the vote count in make-or-break Ohio.

Afghan president elected

KABUL, Afghanistan -- Hamid Karzai was officially declared Afghanistan's first-ever popularly elected president Wednesday after a weeks-long fraud probe found no reason to overturn his landslide victory.

The wonderful world of shoes

Around The Arts

Children's artwork displayed in exhibit As a part of the Annual Association for Black Culture Conference, The Africana Art Exhibit will be presented at 2 p.m. today at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center.

Toe shoes cost dancers big bucks

When you go to the ballet, you might think of the many different aspects of the spectacle, including the costumes, music, lighting and, of course, the graceful dancers themselves.

Youth, county voter turnout up from 2000

Across the United States, younger voters turned out in higher numbers than in 2000 Tuesday, and Monroe County youth were no exception.

Big GOP changes, proposals on the way for Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS -- Gov.-elect Mitch Daniels huddled with advisers Wednesday to start building the first Republican state administration in 16 years and map out a legislative agenda aimed at economic revival and government reform.

Going hog-wild

Over the last decade, it has grown as a couple sport -- a recreation that men and women share equally. Not only does it cross gender barriers, it also transcends the borders of race, ethnicity, age and status. No longer reserved for baby boomers wearing beards and bandanas, now everyone seems to want to feel the whip of wind across their bodies while winding along the back roads of southern Indiana on a motorcycle.

Groups gather to watch 'The O.C.' season premiere

It is 8 p.m. Instead of doing her usual primping for a Thursday night out, Allison Baumann, a sophomore in Zeta Tau Alpha sorority at IU, is sitting with her sorority sisters in their TV lounge watching "The O.C."

Hoosiers ready for Penn State, Big Ten tourney

The last time the women's soccer team matched up against the Penn State Nittany Lions, IU suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 loss. But this time the Hoosiers are aiming for an upset.

It will be a merry Christmas in Miami

What's big and strong, and red all over? It's not a trick question; it's Shaquille O'Neal in a Miami Heat uniform.

Team dominates IUPUI 4-0, reach 14 wins for 18th straight season

The stat books will mark Wednesday night's men's soccer game as senior goalkeeper Jay Nolly's eighth shutout of the season, but the reality is that he barely even needed to show up. IU dominated in-state rival IUPUI in every sense of the word, holding the Jaguars without a shot for the entire 90 minutes.

Letters To The Editor

I am still stunned about the insulting article "Stupid is as stupid votes" by Elisha Sauers. If she wants to bash Bush, that's her opinion and I respect that. However, the moment she arrogantly said Bush supporters "don't know diddlysquat about Iraq" and that we "live in Bizarro World" she crossed the line.