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Acoustics abound: The campus guitar craze

By Seth Forster · Thursday, Oct. 3,2002 12 a.m.

During my first semester here, way back in '98, it was practically impossible to walk through the woods behind Ballantine without tripping over some hippy or wanna-be folk-rocker strumming his six-string. It seems as though the guitar started gaining in popularity in the '60s and the trend never stopped. In fact, it almost seems like a requirement when picking up class supplies at the bookstore.

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Ship not going to sink for Chris Hardwick

By Elizabeth Bahra · Thursday, Oct. 3,2002 12 a.m.

Sometimes Chris Hardwick does voice-overs with no pants on. "Just for fun," he says, "I wonder what people are thinking when they watch, like if they're thinking, 'I wonder if he has pants on?'"

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Multi-talented Fallon entertains sold-out crowd

By Jamieson Hawkins · Thursday, Oct. 3,2002 12 a.m.

An IUPD officer sternly surveyed the area surrounding the stage door to the IU Auditorium, where about 40 students had gathered in hopes of catching a glimpse of Jimmy Fallon. It's clear the officer wanted this crowd to disperse.

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Dude, there is good music out there

By Tom Whalen · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:24 p.m.

A really fantastic tour rolled into Chicago last Friday, and thanks to a wonderful little class called Z302, and this more wonderful little thing called "Iliad," I couldn't go. But, I'm digressing.

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Killing your idols

By Michael Tapscott · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:24 p.m.

There was a time when I thought about Bob Dylan every day, all the time. It was like he was my father or my best friend, or my right hand. I used to walk around saying things like, "And the lightnin's a-flashing and the thunder's a-crashin', and the windows are rattlin' and breakin', and the roof tops a-shakin', and yer whole world's a-slammin' and bangin', and yer minutes of sun turn to hours of storm," with a straight face.

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Mario proves he can still drive the clouds away

By Matthew Seremet · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:23 p.m.

Mario is simply the most identifiable icon in the history of video gaming and has graced every Nintendo platform in exciting and innovative games. "Super Mario Sunshine" continues his legacy in an engrossing adventure.

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Cult classic 'swings' onto DVD

By -Alec Toombs · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:22 p.m.

"Swingers" emerged from relative obscurity back in 1996 to become one of the most beloved cult movies of our generation -- and rightfully so.

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Multi-talented Fallon entertains sold-out crowd

By Jamieson Hawkins · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:21 p.m.

An IUPD officer sternly surveyed the area surrounding the stage door to the IU Auditorium, where about 40 students had gathered in hopes of catching a glimpse of Jimmy Fallon. It's clear the officer wanted this crowd to disperse.

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Futuristic album with quiet lyrics

By Andy Garrison · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:19 p.m.

Snapcase, leader of the underground hardcore scene since the early '90s, attempts to reshape its thrash-core sound on its new album, End Transmission. It screams "concept album," almost literally, as front man Daryl Tabreksi's angry and foreboding lyrics guide you through the tale of a middle-class revolt in a controlling, oppressive society set 69 years in the future.

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UK's techno giants return with more

By Andy Garrison · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:19 p.m.

One of the UK's first-tier electronic acts is back with a stylish new album and one fewer member to deal with. Following the release of former member DJ Emerson, Rick Smith and Karl Hyde of Underworld highlight the group's talent as a duo in its album, A Hundred Days Off.

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Mediocre beats make NAAM bomb

By -Daniel Minchella · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:18 p.m.

With songs titles such as "Fo Sheezy," "Gangsta" and "Thugs," we know what to expect without opening the CD -- thugged-out street rap. NAAM Brigade certainly delivers. This is not always a good thing in today's music industry. Everyone and their brothers are trying to "make it big in the rap game," flooding the rap market with too many mediocre albums. But having never heard of NAAM Brigade, it's only right to give these guys a chance.

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Arie shows growth on Voyage

By Elizabeth R. Ross · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:16 p.m.

India.Arie's "Growth" introduces and consistently describes the tracks that follow it on her excellent album, Voyage To India. That statement weighs more than it seems, considering the maturity of Arie's debut, Acoustic Soul. With Acoustic Soul, she described her sound and mood. Grooving soul grounded by polished, singer-songwriter folk, Arie's debut evoked an easy, earthy feel.

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Gabriel's new release best work in two decades

By Seth Forster · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:15 p.m.

Up is Peter Gabriel's first real album in 10 years, and it doesn't have any radio-friendly tracks. So there are probably a few people out there, even in this college town, who will be surprised by the lack of "pop" music on this album. But Gabriel never was a pop musician, even when "Big Time" and "Sledgehammer" were being played almost 24/7.

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Elvis may be dead, but his music isn't

By K James Sward · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:15 p.m.

What ever happened to rock and roll? I am talking about good, old-fashioned rock and roll, not any of the rehashed, cliché crap that record companies are churning out without listening to first. One could arguably say that rock and roll died in 1977 with Elvis. His new album, ELV1S , showcases many aspects of his artistry.

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Sweet, but not sweet enough

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:13 p.m.

Since "Legally Blonde," the name Reese Witherspoon stirs a lot of excitement among movie fans, but some may be disappointed at the overall outcome of her latest movie.

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Inuit legend comes to life

By Parker Witman and Parker Wittman · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:12 p.m.

I had almost forgotten why I love movies so much. In a time when remakes, sequels and regurgitations routinely dominate the Hollywood landscape, it's been more than easy to lose sight of the cinematic spirit and the very reasons, I hope, we all go to the movies. As an art form, film has the unique ability to completely transform the world around us, commanding, for those few hours, all of our awareness and emotion.

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This 'Tuxedo' doesn't fit

By Parker Witman and Parker Wittman · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:11 p.m.

When it comes to Jackie Chan movies, I'm generally inclined to cut them all the slack I can muster. There is no sense strolling into the theater hoping to see Academy Award fare. It's Jackie "Drunken Master" Chan and that's just not the point. Chan films exist because he exists and, in most cases, succeed only because he has his own brand, a charming mix of innocent humor, physical comedy and some serious one-on-20 martial-arts madness.

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Guitar buying guide for the beginner

By Tom McMahon · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:10 p.m.

Going into a brothel can be intimidating, even if you really want to try it. You need to know what you're looking for before you go in, and one should always remember the golden rule: you get what you pay for. So it is with guitars.

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