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“Definitely, Maybe” defies chick-flick expectations.

More than a maybe

What seems at first to be just another romantic comedy turns out, at its heart, to be a movie about a little girl and her dad.


Marjane Satarpi sticks it to The Man.

Animated memoir

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“Persepolis” is a rare film that is earnest, compelling and insightful. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for something truly different and honest.


A decent summer album

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His skills aren’t necessarily that impressive, but most of the tracks on Tyga’s debut are so catchy most people won’t notice. The production values are superb and the joints are light-hearted.


Morgan Freeman finally uses guns instead of words.

A surprise smash hit

The trailer gives no sign of  what “Wanted” contains: a dark, self-deprecating humor that breaks through the fourth wall and laughs at its audience members, reminding them that they’re watching a movie that delivers high-caliber action that often resonates on a character level.

Pixar’s latest creation, Wall-E, does more than enough to please audiences.

Pixar hits gold

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“Wall–E” is the best Pixar movie yet, despite the fact that it is very different than anything the company has done before. Pixar has proven once again why it is one of the greatest animation studios in the industry, and “Wall–E” is proof that Pixar can do no wrong.



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Loukas lives out childhood dream

Senior Christina Loukas has dominated the boards at both a collegiate and national level. Now, it’s time to take on the world.





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Difficult times

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Indiana University Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan announced Thursday that he would step down from his position at the end of the calendar year. Greenspan severance agreement (6/26/08)McRobbie’s closing statement (6/14/08)



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McRobbie sets out for Israel today

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IU President Michael McRobbie is setting out for Israel with other leaders from universities around the United States today, according to an IU news release.





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An overrated legacy

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Charlton Heston most certainly isn’t rolling in his grave. If anything, his cold dead hands have temporarily come back to life and tightened their grip on the antique rifle he’s no doubt entombed with in a posthumous victory. One of his most cherished beliefs was validated by the country’s highest court last week: the civilian right to keep and bear arms.


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Who’s Next?

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With the immediate future of the basketball program in doubt, who will take over for Greenspan? Here are four possible candidates.



IU President Michael McRobbie embraces Curt Simic, President and CEO of the IU Foundation, during Simic's retirement celebration Friday afternoon at the Musical Arts Center. Simic served as president of the IU Foundation since 1988 and during his tenure helped raise IU's endowment to 1.6 billion dollars.

Curt Simic: Leaving is ‘bittersweet’

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At a retirement celebration for IU Foundation President Curt Simic, Jacobs School of Music Dean Gwyn Richards introduced the world-renowned Beaux Arts Trio as a thank-you to Simic.