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A barren highway, a barren film

Despite its stylistic cinematography, "Jeepers Creepers" falls flat.

"Lucky" Charm

In 1902, a legend was born -- Herman B Wells. Wells would grow up to rock the foundations and principles held by Indiana University, the Bloomington community and the world. He would capture the hearts of everyone he came across and leave an impression on their souls that would never fade. He would set nearly impossible standards for what it meant to be a president, chancellor and human being. He would create a lasting legacy for over half a century and still remain humble throughout.

Murder-suicide suspected

LEBANON, Ind. -- A snowplow driver discovered the bodies of a Hamilton County fugitive and the man's wife in a car parked along a rural Boone County road Thursday.

If all you want to do is... Dance, dance, dance

Bush begins tour of Europe in Berlin

BERLIN -- Thousands of anti-war demonstrators opposed to any widening of the U.S.-led war on terrorism converged in central Berlin ahead of George W. Bush's arrival Wednesday on his first visit to Germany as president. Despite the presence of more than 10,000 police officers tightly controlling access to Berlin's government center, where Bush will spend the night, meet with German leaders and address the German parliament, a picnic atmosphere prevailed as protesters gathered. Demonstrators denouncing the war on terrorism as an "Imperialist crusade," sprawled on former Prussian parade grounds, sunning themselves in shorts and tank tops as temperatures pushed into the 80s. With techno music blasting, protesters and police alike lined up for ice cream.

Taliban positions under siege from opposition forces

BANGI, Afghanistan -- Northern alliance forces and Pashtun tribesmen encircled two of the Taliban's last remaining strongholds at opposite ends of the country Thursday. The Taliban's supreme leader vowed to fight to the death and to seek the "extinction of America."

Knight considering Texas Tech coaching job

Embattled former IU men's basketball coach Bob Knight might end up as coach of the Texas Tech program. James Dickey was fired Friday as Texas Tech's basketball coach, clearing the way for the possible hiring of Knight. Athletic director Gerald Myers told Tthe Associated Press the decision to drop Dickey was made a week ago and that he and school president David Schmidly met with Knight on Monday in Florida. "We felt it was necessary for us to talk to Bob Knight to assess his interest and also our interest," said Myers, who preceded Dickey as Tech's coach and is longtime friends with Knight.

Frat stripped of duties

Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity was summarily suspended Wednesday for alleged violations of University alcohol policies, said Dean of Students Richard McKaig. The summary suspension is the most severe action that can be taken without formal review by the campus judicial system. The suspension comes days after a sophomore pledge was admitted to Bloomington Hospital with a .375 blood alcohol level. Tentative scheduling for a hearing within a 14-day period of the suspension began on Wednesday.

Surprisingly, gender comedy isn't a drag

Flick fueled by Diesel and cool cars

"The Fast and the Furious" came out of nowhere to surprise and enthrall gear heads and action flick enthusiasts alike. The movie personifies the entire idea behind a "sleeper" hit. It didn't feature any major celebrities or have a bloated budget but managed to gross $145 million dollars domestically and cemented the career of up-and-coming action star Vin Diesel ("Pitch Black").

UPSET!

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- IU coach Mike Davis could deal with the media people who said it was impossible. He could deal with the same fans who doubted him this week because they have been doubting him for the past 18 months. But he didn't like what he heard Wednesday from Duke.

Roadrunners repeat

Roadrunners won their second consecutive Little 500 and third overall Friday at the 15th annual event. The team was bolstered by the strong riding of junior Jenn Wangerin, who became the third rider to cross the finish line in consecutive years. First place qualifier Kappa Kappa Gamma finished in second place, followed by Kappa Alpha Theta.Kappa Kappa Gamma finished in second place, followed by Kappa Alpha Theta.

Man arrested in fight with officer at Axis

A student was arrested Wednesday after a fight with an IU police officer outside a Bloomington nightclub, police said. Sophomore Thomas E. Kirk was arrested Wednesday night at Axis Nightclub, 419 North Walnut St., for dealing in a controlled substance, battery on a police officer, battery and resisting law enforcement, police said. An Axis bouncer told police he found a man in the men's bathroom and suspected he was dealing drugs, according to police. The bouncer took the man out of the building, where he began to struggle with the bouncer, police said.

Bumping to drums and bass with Terminal Minded

WIUS on a mission

This spring, students who want to gain some first-hand experience as a DJ and learn more about the business aspects of radio are looking to WIUS -- "Pure Student Radio" (AM1570). The completely student-run station recently finished taking applications for its spring program schedule.

Keep families in mind

Alcohol-related issues spur debate in greek system

In the last three years, two IU students have died after drinking alcohol at fraternity houses. When Joseph Bisanz, a fraternity member, died of asphyxiation Dec. 13, 1999, alcohol he had consumed at Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity was found in his body. Four months later, students and faculty gathered in Dunn Meadow for "Not Here ... Never Again," part of a national program advocating the prevention of alcohol abuse and alcohol-related deaths on campus.

Local organizations, residents involved in Week of Caring

Face lifts for some of Bloomington's public facilities are not the tasks of construction crews, but the hard work of hundreds of volunteers. Bloomington Volunteer Network pulled together human resources for a week of local fall clean up this week referred to as Week of Caring.

Reaching for the peak

YOU spins solid sophomore effort