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Star-studded cast can’t make ‘Astro’ interesting

By Brent Williamson · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 3:46 p.m.

Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing bad about the latest animated actioneer “Astro Boy.” There just isn’t anything great about it, either.

TV Surveillance

By Cory Barker · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 3:39 p.m.

Since a tiny version of my face is found next to the word “TV” once a week, the first thing random people ask me is, “What shows should I be watching?” Seriously – this isn’t just me posturing or creating a false sense of importance. People ask! Thus, the following paragraphs discuss the three shows you should absolutely be watching, even if it means going back and catching up on DVD immediately. Plus: a must-see newbie hits the airwaves this week.

University Eats

By Megan Clayton · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 3:32 p.m.

I might think pumpkin is great now, but I didn’t always like it. In fact, my first encounter with pumpkin as a food and not as a candle-lit holiday decoration came when I was six, and the end result was a lot of vomiting.

Cin'e'cism

By Brian Welk · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 3:26 p.m.

I must concede that discussion on “Where the Wild Things Are” is above me. It is a film that has been met with such high praise as well as ambivalence, and in that vein, its criticism has transcended film and become a daunting Freudian psychoanalysis of which I understand little.

Lotus dazzles Bluebird with color and melody

Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 12:54 p.m.

The band Lotus played to an enthusiastic crowd at the Bluebird Nightclub this Tuesday. Lotus, a band that formed while attending Goshen College in Indiana, played their usual instrumental mix of funk, jazz and rock. Accompanying them was Oxford, England’s own “The Egg.”

Lotus Dazzles Bluebird with Color and Melody

Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 12:53 p.m.

The band Lotus played to an enthusiastic crowd at the Bluebird Nightclub this Tuesday. Lotus, a band that formed while attending Goshen College in Indiana, played their usual instrumental mix of funk, jazz and rock. Accompanying them was Oxford, England’s own “The Egg.”

NASA's new rocket lifts off on short test flight

By Marcia Dunn · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 12:07 p.m.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA's newest rocket blasted off on a brief test flight Wednesday, taking the first step in a back-to-the-moon program that could be shelved by the White House.

Hoosiers face Hoosiers in wrestling intrasquad scrimmage

By Connor O'Gara · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 11:12 a.m.

The IU wrestling team squared off against each other in their intrasquad meet at Bloomington North High School on Tuesday. While all starting spots were up for grabs, the two most competitive battles were in the 141- and at 157-pound weight classes.

2 astronauts donate papers to Purdue library

Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 11 a.m.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Two astronauts will donate their personal papers to a Purdue University collection that already contains papers from astronaut Neil Armstrong.

Indiana gets $39 million for energy grid upgrades

Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 10:55 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana is getting about $39 million in federal grants to help modernize the state's utility operations and local electrical grids.

IU researchers shed light on workplace gossip

Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 10:52 a.m.

IU researchers are shedding light on the dynamics of workplace gossip with a new study that captured gossipers in the act on video.

IU naming cancer research post for Brand

Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 10:49 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — IU will recognize former NCAA president Myles Brand by naming an endowed faculty position for cancer research for him.

IU Athletics Director: Bill Lynch will stay

By Sean Morrison · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 10:37 a.m.

IU Athletics Director Fred Glass confirmed today that football coach Bill Lynch will remain in his position as head coach of the IU football program at least until his contract expires in two years.

How far is too far?

By Caitlin Peterkin · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 12:52 a.m.

Caitlin Peterkin's weekly performance column. This week's subject: "Balloon Boy's" family and reality TV.

Octubafest highlights tubas in past, present

By Lily Miller · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 12:48 a.m.

Musical pieces range from classical style to contemporary.

The seven deadly sins of Halloween fashion

By Alexa Altman · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 12:45 a.m.

Alexa Altman's weekly fashion column. Subject: Halloween costumes.

Death in the theater

By Danielle Paquette · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 12:41 a.m.

Halloween makeup can create scary, realistic faces to match your costume.

Drum majors spice up Marching Hundred with skits, dances

By Zina Kumok · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 12:35 a.m.

Senior Annie Herchen and Junior Tonya Mitchell are the leaders of the Marching Hundred, sitting in the front and dancing to the music. During their first year as drum majors, they have livened up the Hundred, adding more dances and skits to the halftime show.

Bayh proposes bill for veterans affected by chemical hazards

By Sarah Bloom · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 12:29 a.m.

Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., recently introduced a bill that would extend health care coverage to veterans exposed to hazardous chemicals in the line of duty.

Knight rejects $75K check from IU alumni

Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 12:28 a.m.

Former IU men’s basketball coach Bob Knight released a statement Tuesday saying he will return a $75,000 check sent to his lawyer by IU alumni to settle a debt owed to him by the University.