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Multi-talented Fallon entertains sold-out crowd

By Jamieson Hawkins · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:21 p.m.

An IUPD officer sternly surveyed the area surrounding the stage door to the IU Auditorium, where about 40 students had gathered in hopes of catching a glimpse of Jimmy Fallon. It's clear the officer wanted this crowd to disperse.

Futuristic album with quiet lyrics

By Andy Garrison · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:19 p.m.

Snapcase, leader of the underground hardcore scene since the early '90s, attempts to reshape its thrash-core sound on its new album, End Transmission. It screams "concept album," almost literally, as front man Daryl Tabreksi's angry and foreboding lyrics guide you through the tale of a middle-class revolt in a controlling, oppressive society set 69 years in the future.

UK's techno giants return with more

By Andy Garrison · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:19 p.m.

One of the UK's first-tier electronic acts is back with a stylish new album and one fewer member to deal with. Following the release of former member DJ Emerson, Rick Smith and Karl Hyde of Underworld highlight the group's talent as a duo in its album, A Hundred Days Off.

Mediocre beats make NAAM bomb

By -Daniel Minchella · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:18 p.m.

With songs titles such as "Fo Sheezy," "Gangsta" and "Thugs," we know what to expect without opening the CD -- thugged-out street rap. NAAM Brigade certainly delivers. This is not always a good thing in today's music industry. Everyone and their brothers are trying to "make it big in the rap game," flooding the rap market with too many mediocre albums. But having never heard of NAAM Brigade, it's only right to give these guys a chance.

Arie shows growth on Voyage

By Elizabeth R. Ross · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:16 p.m.

India.Arie's "Growth" introduces and consistently describes the tracks that follow it on her excellent album, Voyage To India. That statement weighs more than it seems, considering the maturity of Arie's debut, Acoustic Soul. With Acoustic Soul, she described her sound and mood. Grooving soul grounded by polished, singer-songwriter folk, Arie's debut evoked an easy, earthy feel.

Gabriel's new release best work in two decades

By Seth Forster · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:15 p.m.

Up is Peter Gabriel's first real album in 10 years, and it doesn't have any radio-friendly tracks. So there are probably a few people out there, even in this college town, who will be surprised by the lack of "pop" music on this album. But Gabriel never was a pop musician, even when "Big Time" and "Sledgehammer" were being played almost 24/7.

Elvis may be dead, but his music isn't

By K James Sward · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:15 p.m.

What ever happened to rock and roll? I am talking about good, old-fashioned rock and roll, not any of the rehashed, cliché crap that record companies are churning out without listening to first. One could arguably say that rock and roll died in 1977 with Elvis. His new album, ELV1S , showcases many aspects of his artistry.

Sweet, but not sweet enough

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:13 p.m.

Since "Legally Blonde," the name Reese Witherspoon stirs a lot of excitement among movie fans, but some may be disappointed at the overall outcome of her latest movie.

Inuit legend comes to life

By Parker Witman and Parker Wittman · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:12 p.m.

I had almost forgotten why I love movies so much. In a time when remakes, sequels and regurgitations routinely dominate the Hollywood landscape, it's been more than easy to lose sight of the cinematic spirit and the very reasons, I hope, we all go to the movies. As an art form, film has the unique ability to completely transform the world around us, commanding, for those few hours, all of our awareness and emotion.

Breillat pushes the envelope

By by Isaac Edwards and Isaac Edwards · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:12 p.m.

Catherine Breillat, the notorious French bad girl behind the camera, has come back on the scene with a return to her constant themes of sexual psychology and human behavior.

This 'Tuxedo' doesn't fit

By Parker Witman and Parker Wittman · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:11 p.m.

When it comes to Jackie Chan movies, I'm generally inclined to cut them all the slack I can muster. There is no sense strolling into the theater hoping to see Academy Award fare. It's Jackie "Drunken Master" Chan and that's just not the point. Chan films exist because he exists and, in most cases, succeed only because he has his own brand, a charming mix of innocent humor, physical comedy and some serious one-on-20 martial-arts madness.

Guitar buying guide for the beginner

By Tom McMahon · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:10 p.m.

Going into a brothel can be intimidating, even if you really want to try it. You need to know what you're looking for before you go in, and one should always remember the golden rule: you get what you pay for. So it is with guitars.

Acoustics abound: The campus guitar craze

By Seth Forster · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:09 p.m.

During my first semester here, way back in '98, it was practically impossible to walk through the woods behind Ballantine without tripping over some hippy or wanna-be folk-rocker strumming his six-string. It seems as though the guitar started gaining in popularity in the '60s and the trend never stopped. In fact, it almost seems like a requirement when picking up class supplies at the bookstore.

Ship not going to sink for Chris Hardwick

By Elizabeth Bahra · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:07 p.m.

Sometimes Chris Hardwick does voice-overs with no pants on. "Just for fun," he says, "I wonder what people are thinking when they watch, like if they're thinking, 'I wonder if he has pants on?'"

Multi-genre Tub Ring ready for Rhino's

By Jessica Palmer · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 8:04 p.m.

Tub Ring isn't America's favorite new pop band yet, but at least the guys have goals. "We're trying to write Top 40 songs, we're just not good at it," frontman Kevin Gibson says.

IU hopelessly devoted to 'Grease'

By Evan Diamond · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 1:28 a.m.

"We go together like rama lama lama ka dinga da dinga dong…" These recognizable lyrics are from the third longest running show on broadway which opens tonight at the IU Auditorium. "Grease," written by Warren Casey and Jim Jacobs, is the story of Danny Zuko, king of the Burger Palace Boys and Sandy Dumbrowski, the wholesome, naïve, pretty transfer student whose life changes after meeting Rizzo, the tough yet vulnerable leader of the Pink Ladies gang.

Iraq agrees to inspection plan

By Alyson Brodsy and William J. Kole · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 1:19 a.m.

VIENNA, Austria -- Iraq agreed Tuesday to a plan for the return of U.N. weapons inspectors for the first time in nearly four years, but the deal ignores U.S. demands for access to Saddam Hussein's palaces and other contested sites. Chief U.N. inspector Hans Blix said an advance team of inspectors could be in Iraq in two weeks if it gets the go-ahead from the U.N. Security Council. He also said the agreement on logistics, hammered out in two days of talks in Vienna, called for "immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access" to most suspect sites.

New Web site debuts Monday

By Alyson Brodsy and Jackie Corgan · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 1:19 a.m.

Those who find IUB's home page -- http://www.iub.edu -- useful will find the revamped version more functional with its added links and features. The enhanced version is due to hit the Web Oct. 7 and will include extra outlets to important academic information as well as links to community Internet sites for upcoming events, job and volunteer opportunities, important societal issues, economic information and much more. After extensive research, involving over 100 staff, faculty, administrators and students beginning last November, IUB officials decided it was time for a virtual makeover. The refurbishing is the first alteration the site has undergone in two years.

Research finds sex education lacking

By Paige Gray · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 1:19 a.m.

The campaign for safe sex began dominating headlines more than 10 years ago in response to the rise in reported HIV cases. But, now, a study conducted at IU says more than safe sex must be promoted; proper condom education is also essential. Researchers from IU and Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. surveyed 361 male IU students from November 2000 to January 2001 on topics relating to condom error. While previous research and studies have shown the consistent usage of latex condoms provides highly effective protection against HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, there was not a sufficient amount of knowledge regarding condom usage errors and other problems.

Red and white road trip

By Elise LeBlanc · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002 1:19 a.m.

Freedom on wheels rolled through IU's campus Tuesday when IU alumnus Harry Wunsch from Sacramento, Calf., stopped by to show off a 1977 Chrysler New Yorker that he and his son, Tyler, had transformed into "America's Car." From July 24 to Aug. 12, the duo drove cross country from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Atlantic Coast. The purpose: to visit the World Trade Centers, Pentagon and Flight 93 site. They decided to take the trip Sept. 12, 2001, and since Wunsch is an independent entrepreneur, he had the time and finances to make it happen. His cropped white hair pokes out the side of his Port Authority cap, and his light green eyes occasionally morph to hazel when he tears up when recounting stories from their trip. His tan is set off by a navy blue 7 Engine FDNY shirt, and his left arm is significantly darker from driving with it propped on the window ledge. The Chrysler has more than enough space for comfort and decoration. It's almost 20 feet long, six feet wide and weights 6,200 pounds. It gets a "fuel-efficient" 11 miles to the gallon, 12 if they were fortunate enough to be going downhill.