Community Arts

Black rules 'Orange County'

"Orange County" is the rare teen comedy that doesn't play dumb for its youthful audience. That's not to say it's an extraordinary cinematic achievement, but unlike many flicks of its ilk, it's genuinely funny, has solid acting and boasts equal parts humanity and humor. Relatively ignored upon its release this past January (traditionally a dumping ground for Hollywood crap), "Orange County" is well worth a look now that it's on DVD.

Forget success, focus on love

Yesterday people everywhere celebrated the love they have for others, and it seems like a great opportunity to take a break from politics (I know, it's a crazy idea!) and reflect on what is really important in life.

Time to bring criminals to justice for crimes

The ultimate test of a Democratic people is the ability to look one another in the eye and say, "We disagree, but we are still of the same nation, the same people, and the same community."

Open Sesame

When you think of American food, what immediately comes to mind? A thick juicy steak? Buttery corn on the cob? Or perhaps a slice of warm apple pie? These are certainly some all-American favorites, but in recent years new condiments and ingredients have expanded the American palate of flavors as well as American pantries and refrigerators. After all, we are a land of immigrants -- over 250 million strong and still growing -- and just as various nationalities become a part of American life, so do the foods they introduce.

Qualifications for Little 500 Saturday

Saturday could determine the future for the potential riders of Little 500, but it's not likely. The first leg of the Little 500 begins this weekend, beginning with qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The quals, for many riders, are a chance to get on the track and start the next four weeks of preparation until race day April 19 and 20. For others, the qualification time could determine their performance come race day.

Celebrate our Christian heritage

As Independence Day creeps up on us, some historians use the holiday as a time to degrade and bash our founding fathers. For the last few years the target-of-choice has been Thomas Jefferson and the out-of-wedlock child he supposedly had with Sally Hemings, one of his slaves on the plantation. In reality, DNA evidence could only prove that one of more than two dozen Jefferson men in Virginia fathered a child with Hemings, and seven of them were at Monticello when the child was conceived!

'Eight Legged' sci-fi retread entertains

Eight Legged Freaks" harkens back to the tacky sci-fi flicks of the '50s (most of which involved insect mutations and human mutilations i.e. "Them!"), and in that respect it delivers. For once there's a film that's exactly what it purports to be… a needlessly entertaining schlock-fest featuring ham-fisted acting, funny death scenes, less funny dialogue, good lookin' babes and big-ass spiders. If any of the aforementioned traits interest you, go see "Eight Legged Freaks," if not, go catch "Juwanna Man" again.

They've got Kobe-- but that's about it

Bread of life

It is a blessing to know what having no money means. That fact became crystal clear this summer when I handed out food at a mission in Indianapolis.

Around the Campus

Associate Professor of Political Science Michael McGinnis will serve as Director of Graduate Studies in the political science department for the 2001-2002 school year, a post he held from 1990-1991. The position rotates yearly.

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Lyon named as soccer coach

Expect the women's soccer team to be goal-oriented next year. They won't be just scoring goals on the field, they'll also be meeting them off the field. At least that's what the new coach said he will demand of them. "For the team, their first goal will be to get to the Big Ten Tournament," newly-announced head coach Michael Lyon said. "That absolute must, will happen this year. Once we get in there, we're three games from the championship, so you can reassess at that point and then say 'What's the goal right here? Let's win this thing.'"

Trustee rules need changing

Rep. Mark Kruzan, D-Bloomington, has proposed new legislation to amend the trustees rule that says no more than two trustees can reside in the same county. The proposed legislation would allow the governor to appoint two IU trustees who live in the same county. The legislative amendment would lift any restrictions on where trustees elected by alumni can live. This idea should have been implemented long ago.

A Family Curse Lifted

After leading his team, The Corleones, to victory Saturday in the 52nd running of the men's Little 500 race, senior Daniel Burns credited his older brother and friends for pushing him to victory. "My brother got me started on riding," Burns said. "I rode with him in the 2000 race; he was a fifth-year and I was a sophomore. I became good friends with all his friends and they all kept pushing me on, pushing me on. I guess I can attribute my victory to him more than anyone else. They kept pushing me all the way, all the old riders kept pushing me."

Utility, three casinos weigh future with Arthur Andersen

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. -- As Arthur Andersen struggles to survive the Enron scandal and a federal indictment, two of Indiana's most highly scrutinized industries must decide whether to continue using the troubled accounting firm. At stake for northwest Indiana's energy giant, NiSource, and three riverboat casinos are public trust and credibility. None has said publicly that it will fire Andersen, but analysts say it's a possibility. Financial observers agree that highly regulated industries such as utilities and casinos must preserve confidence in their accounting practices.

University makes another bad decision

Kudos to Mike Davis for being able to dupe the board of trustees and the infinitely idiotic IU President Myles Brand into giving him a four-year deal.

Jordan River Forum

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Irish dance troupe to take stage in Auditorium production of 'Lord of the Dance'

In less than a week, Bloomington residents will finally get to see what the whole world is talking about. At 8 p.m. Tuesday, internationally renowned and critically-acclaimed performer Michael Flatley will bring his troupe of champion Irish dancers to the IU Auditorium to tell the story of "Lord of the Dance" for one show only.