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Dumpster fires burn across town spread out

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:43 a.m.

Four to five trash bin fires were reported at around 10:45 p.m. Wednesday in the areas of Dunn, Grant, Smith and Jordan streets, according to Bloomington Police Department officials.

'E. T.' DVD something to phone home about

By C. Warner Sills and Neal Solom · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:42 a.m.

"E.T." is a classic family film by director Steven Spielberg, a story of an alien, left on this planet by his ship, and a boy, Elliott. The tale shows how they find each other and become best friends, only to have to face the challenges and dangers of such an unusual friendship. To celebrate "E.T.'s" 20th anniversary, Spielberg reworked about 50 of his favorite scenes and re-released the movie into theaters. Now, both the original and the "touched up" versions are out in a two-disc set, and both look and sound great.

Zeta's raise $31,000 to fight breast cancer

By Elise LeBlanc · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:40 a.m.

About 2,000 people attended Tuesday's second annual Big Man on Campus; a pageant for IU men that followed the routine of most pageants, but not the norm.

Hamline University students apply for peace

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:27 a.m.

Students on many campuses have been forming anti-war groups this fall, but students at Hamline University took things a step further when they authored a resolution opposing a U.S. unilateral military strike against Iraq.

Florida students seek voters

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:26 a.m.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - College students in Tallahassee plan on reversing what happened in the September primary by having a strong voter turnout in the upcoming general election.

A friendly trick or treat

By Jennifer Whalen · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:25 a.m.

October images fill the streets of Bloomington in preparation of one "spooky" event -- Halloween. Brown, orange and yellow leaves lie helplessly in the road, while scarecrows and paper witches crowd the windows of neighbors down the street. A mixture of children and college students run from door to door, dressed in costume and fighting for every last bit of candy in town.

Counting Crows rock IU Auditorium

By Jennifer Mehalik · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:25 a.m.

Counting Crows rocked the house Thursday night at the IU Auditorium. The packed concert kicked off with the Graham Colton Group warming up the crowd. When the band first came out on stage, I had no idea who these guys were. After their first song, they received polite applause from the seated crowd, but by the time they finished, they had earned a standing ovation and won over the crowd and I. When the lights went out, the audience got to its feet, while clapping and roaring with anticipation. Being a huge fan of Counting Crows, I had been waiting to see the band live for years, so I was quite excited as they took the stage.

NRA proceeds with Arizona rally

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:23 a.m.

TUCSON, Ariz. -- The National Rifle Association and its high-profile leader Charlton Heston went ahead with a rally in Tuscon, Arizona Wednesday, two days after a flunking student who collected guns shot three professors to death before killing himself.

The return of the guitar solo

By Tom McMahon · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:18 a.m.

I can't say how many times I've heard nu metal groups say, "I don't play guitar solos because I don't think they're the most important part of the song." What a crock! Those sissies just didn't have the dedication to practice enough and can't play a decent solo. So every time I hear those big empty interludes in nu-metal songs, I just cringe and pray that someone will come along and start shredding again. The powers that be have answered my prayers. Shadows Fall has a new album that is hardcore, with guitar the likes of which hasn't been heard since Metallica's Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets days. This group has been around since 1997 but has just recently been getting press. The Art of Balance is putting them on the pages of just about every guitar magazine.

Jeffries makes NBA debut in 74-68 loss

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:16 a.m.

TORONTO -- Morris Peterson scored 20 points and Michael Jordan went scoreless in the second half -- and even missed a dunk -- as the Toronto Raptors opened their season with a 74-68 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.

Sophomore takes on leadership role for IU

By Stephanie Sims · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:15 a.m.

The men's tennis team is composed mainly of sophomores, with one senior and two freshmen. With lone senior Zach Held's shoulder injury still keeping him from playing until the Big Ten Singles Championships, the team has been looking for new leaders to step up.

LoVecchio loving life as a Hoosier

By Alex Hickey · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:14 a.m.

One might think that it must be pretty frustrating to be Matt LoVecchio. For the first time since third grade, he won't be playing in an organized football game all season. The team that he once quarterbacked, Notre Dame, is undefeated and in the thick of the National Championship hunt.

Experienced coach admired by players

By Tyler Rainey · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:14 a.m.

In 23 years of coaching the women's tennis team, the one constant for Lin Loring has been success. During the span, Loring has led IU to 15 Big Ten titles, 19 National Championship appearances and a National Championship in 1982.

Bowl comes early

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:12 a.m.

True story. Eight years ago, I thought college football was quite possibly the worst sport ever invented. And this is with soccer in the running.

Primo Donna punk material

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:11 a.m.

The Donnas are a punk-metal outfit that leaves subtlety to other bands. If the song "Take It Off," from their new album Spend the Night, isn't suggestive enough, then their slutty anthem "40 Boys in 40 Nights" from their 2001 album, The Donnas Turn 21, is. Consider them the anti-Josh Hartnett. If you are a Gloria Steinem-style feminist, you are going to hate this. If you are a Camille Paglia-style feminist, you are going to like it. If you have any kind of sense of humor and a love for uptempo, ultramelodic rock, you are going to worship it.

Every side of Elvis - from jeans to jumpsuits

By Seth Forster · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:09 a.m.

It seems there are as many Elvis Presley CDs released each year as there are Elvis impersonators in Vegas. Well, this one is different...sort of. While this generation has undoubtedly been beaten over the head with the idea of Elvis being one of the most important figures in rock history and probably experiencing a little of a backlash effect because of it, this compilation may make him easier to appreciate. For those who can't really take listening to the most commercialized performer in 50 years, this collection should serve as a cool alternative to hear his sweeping influence, which happens to be much broader than he's typically credited for.

Beatles disciples master pop formula

By Michael Tapscott · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:06 a.m.

For more than a decade, teenage angst has ruled the sphere of so-called "intelligent" pop music. As great as groups like Nirvana or R.E.M. were, they were alienating. They moved the crises of a person in their mid-20s into kid's music. So, here are the Apples in Stereo, copping all that '60s pop music so ingrained and beloved by all and making music for the young people. The songs have lyrics that don't require thought and melodies that are undeniable. The Apples in Stereo have always been confined by their affinity for the Beatles, but is there any better band to emulate? Not only have they taken the Beatles gift for melody to the hilt, they've also inherited the absolute joy of making music.

Foo Fighters celebrate their fame on latest

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:04 a.m.

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl likes being a rock star. When listening to the Foo Fighters' new album, One by One, you get the idea that, like his legal nemesis and former bandmate's widow, Courtney Love, Grohl digs being famous. On "Halo," Grohl even thanks a higher power for his success. "Halo / God only knows / Right behind me everywhere I go," he sings. In fact, One by One often sounds like a man in self-celebration. Like a guy who seems proud to make VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists list, he coos on "Disenchanted Lullaby," "No one has a fit like I do / I'm the only one that fits you" -- just in case you didn't think Grohl had a romantic side.

Finally, a Culkin who can actually act

By Sam Shahrani · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 12:54 a.m.

Having just stepped out of the theater after seeing "Igby Goes Down," my mind is in a bit of a muddle. For one, I'm amazed at the quality. For another, I'm stunned that someone in the Culkin family can actually act (the main character, Igby, is played by Kieran Culkin, younger brother of Macaulay). The story centers on Igby, a disillusioned teen, the product of a high-society marriage. Igby and his mother, Mimi (Susan Sarandon), have what could politely be described as an adversarial relationship, mostly due to Igby's lack of motivation regarding schoolwork. Igby's inadequacies are only magnified by the successes of his cruel "young Republican" older brother, Oliver (Ryan Phillippe, playing against type). Disillusioned by the hypocrisy of East Coast high society, Igby flees to the wilds of Manhattan, in a desperate attempt to find some meaning in his life.

Solid acting can't save 'Abandon'

By Laurinda Lee · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 12:44 a.m.

The last time I checked, dramatic thrillers were supposed to thrill, or at least keep you interested long enough to make it to the end. Which makes me wonder: have times changed or did someone put "Abandon" in the wrong category? The latter possibility wouldn't surprise me, since "Abandon" was neither funny, dramatic nor suspenseful.