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Student comments insensitive

By Matthew Hutchens · Wednesday, Sept. 6,2006 10:10 p.m.

I am absolutely appalled that you would print such moronic and insensitive comments from students with regards to Steve Irwin's death in your Sept. 5 print edition.

Dylan brings in the blues, brings out the love, on blazing new disc

By Eamonn Brennan · Wednesday, Sept. 6,2006 10:07 p.m.

If there's one thing I don't like about the Rolling Stones -- and by the way, I love the Rolling Stones -- it's that they have a longer Wikipedia page than Bob Dylan. To you, a rational human being, this might seem like total nonsense, but to me, those with more impact, more legacy, more verve, -- whatever -- should have the longest pages. And while the Stones are still lickin', Dylan's still awake too, busy bolstering his legacy with triumphant folk-hero exuberance.

'Man,' this sucks

By C. Warner Sills and Greg Schoenbaechler · Wednesday, Sept. 6,2006 9:59 p.m.

Hollywood is notorious for being the town where production companies make huge blockbusters that people watch and love forever. While this is still true for some movies, the remake of British film classic "The Wicker Man" is not one of them.

"Illusionist" conjures up fairy tale storytelling

By Chris Wisner and compiled by Chris Wisner · Wednesday, Sept. 6,2006 9:56 p.m.

The movie "The Illusionist" is one of those rare cinematic delights the film world rarely churns out anymore: a period piece that relies not on fancy sets and costumes but on solid performances carried by a story surely written in finest calligraphy. Edward Norton plays Eisenheim the illusionist, a man capable of taking off his gloves, turning them into black ravens before planting a single seed into a soil-filled pot and bringing forth a fully grown bush of oranges. While some might find his dark arts to be blasphemous, the crowds and crowns of Vienna are enthralled by it, especially Sophie (Jessica Biel), the fiancée of Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell).

Here's the real antidote: don't waste time with this movie

By C. Warner Sills and Alyson Brodsky · Wednesday, Sept. 6,2006 9:50 p.m.

Who knows what Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor were thinking when they wrote this script. Maybe they were just eager to make their writing and directorial debut and didn't care how good the movie itself was. And I don't know what it is about Jason Statham("Snatch," "The Transporter") always choosing to star in movies with lame plots and lots of action. I don't think he's a bad actor -- I just think he makes bad decisions as to what roles to take.

Discounted art museum gifts on sale this week

By Samantha Weiss · Wednesday, Sept. 6,2006 8:32 a.m.

The IU Art Museum is not only for fine arts majors. In addition to the three main galleries that the museum features, this week the art museum will pull triple duty as it coordinates two sales aimed at all students.

New oil supply could add to national reserves

By Alyson Brodsy and Brad Foss · Wednesday, Sept. 6,2006 12:25 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- A trio of oil companies led by Chevron Corp. has tapped a petroleum pool deep beneath the Gulf of Mexico that could boost the nation's reserves by more than 50 percent.

BFC optimistic on proposed standard curriculum

By Ryan McLaughlin · Wednesday, Sept. 6,2006 12:17 a.m.

The Bloomington Faculty Council discussed a proposed plan Tuesday that would institute a campus-wide general education curriculum on the Bloomington campus.

Contract for 'drunk bus' costs IU more than $150,000

By Peter Stevenson · Wednesday, Sept. 6,2006 12:17 a.m.

Cheers erupted as the white and blue bus pulled into view. Some ran while others stumbled toward the edge of the sidewalk outside McNutt Quad, jostling for a good spot in line. The bus door creaked open and a small mob of students clawed their way out into the comparative fresh air of Fee Lane and out of the bus. The Midnight Special was making another run.

Dorms remain packed

By Kristi Oloffson · Wednesday, Sept. 6,2006 12:17 a.m.

Some of the students living in dorm lounges received news this weekend that their stay might be extended considerably. Residential Programs and Services sent letters to some of the students informing them that they might not get a permanent room for up to a month later than anticipated.

Facebook updates 'creepy'

By Eamonn Brennan · Wednesday, Sept. 6,2006 12:17 a.m.

When IU senior Paul Kloet woke up Tuesday morning, he went through his normal routine: shower, clothes, e-mail, Facebook.

Manning family ready for 'Brothers Bowl' this Sunday in New York

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Wednesday, Sept. 6,2006 12:02 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning hoped one training camp interview session would end the questions about Sunday's "Brothers Bowl."

Hoosiers rally, shoot down RedHawks 2-1 on the road

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 6,2006 12:01 a.m.

After going scoreless in the first half for the second straight game, the No. 15 Hoosiers used two second-half goals to defeat Miami the University of Ohio RedHawks, 2-1.

Zidane's sister insulted at World Cup

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 6,2006 12 a.m.

ROME -- Italy's Marco Materazzi said he insulted Zinedine Zidane's sister, revealing nearly two months after the World Cup final what provoked the French star to head-butt him in the chest.

Starr adjusting to new role as primary field goal kicker

By Tim O Brien · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:57 p.m.

Just like a closer in baseball, short memories are essential to kickers. After having two PATs blocked in the first half of Saturday's 39-20 victory over Western Michigan University, sophomore kicker Austin Starr forgot about them.

Student reports rape near Forest Quad

By Mike McElroy · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:54 p.m.

An 18-year-old freshman female reported to the IU Police Department that she was raped in the parking lot near Forest Quad and the Wright Education building early Sunday morning, according to police reports.

Harvard report says coffee might reduce the risk of diabetes, liver cancer

By Tanika Cooper · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:49 p.m.

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Even science can change. Scientists recently have changed Pluto's status as a planet, and new research may suggest something almost equally shocking - coffee may actually be good for you.

Calderon declared president-elect of Mexico 2 months after elections

By Alyson Brodsy and Will Weissert · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:48 p.m.

MEXICO CITY -- Felipe Calderon became president-elect of Mexico on Tuesday, two months after disputed elections, when the nation's top electoral court voted unanimously to reject allegations of fraud and certify his narrow victory.

Black culture center set to welcome students

By Whitney Mitchell · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:46 p.m.

The Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center will welcome new and returning students during its annual open house and reception from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today.

Bush uses terrorists' own words to defend security strategy

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Sept. 5,2006 11:45 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- President Bush used terrorists' own words Tuesday to battle complacency among Americans about the threat of future attack, defending his record as the fall campaign season kicks into high gear.

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