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The Olsen twins just turned 21...

By Kristi Oloffson · Thursday, June 14,2007 12 a.m.

So please, Mary-Kate and Ashley. Dust yourselves off, take a few singing lessons, and let's have another adventure... Soon.

Surf's Up: B+

By Jacob Stewart and Stefania Marghitu · Thursday, June 14,2007 12 a.m.

"Surf's Up" is a wonderful piece of animated film that teenagers and families alike will love. Catch a huge swell and ride it to a movie theater as soon as possible.

Making sure you don't sound stupid

By weekend staff · Thursday, June 14,2007 12 a.m.

Right Flank: The right side of the field. Also known as right tape. Left Flank: The left side of the field. Also known as left tape. Center 50: The very center of the field. Marker: A paintball gun. Pods: Holders for extra paintballs, also known as guppie tubes. OPFOR: Short for "opposing force," any player not on allied team. Defense: The players in charge of defending a base or flag station. Offense: The players in charge of attacking the other bases or flag stations. APV: Armored paintball vehicle, an on-field playable tank. Hospital: The place where eliminated players go for a period of time.

Queens of the Stone Age Era Vulgaris : B+

By Brian McFillen and Grace Low · Thursday, June 14,2007 12 a.m.

Vulgaris is about three-fourths greatness, one-fourth OK-ness and no lameness. Lead single "Sick, Sick, Sick," with vocals from The Strokes' Julian Casablancas, is a killer bass-heavy dance track, and it's also rivaled by many other excellent moments. Vulgaris might not be QOTSA's best, but since what's common for them is exceptional for most other bands, it's well worth your time.

Hostel: Part II-B

By Chris Wisner and Mike McElroy · Thursday, June 14,2007 12 a.m.

Much like when the first "Hostel" came out, plenty of critical disgust was spewed forth, for it was "too shocking" and "grotesque." What most fail to realize is the first film, and now "Hostel: Part II," came out at opportune times when the American box office managed to be flooded with unnecessary remakes of horror classics, "Saw" sequels and Japanese horror films dumbed down for our audiences. Sure it's a sequel, but its a worthy one at that.

Weekend Warriors

By Leslie Begley and Michael Reschke · Thursday, June 14,2007 12 a.m.

In less than thirty seconds the first game of the speedball tournament is over, and all three members of Unit 55 are eliminated. Their rival team takes the flag waiting in the middle and hangs it on the opposing end, signifying their victory and giving them 45 points.

Bloomington Police Reports

By Sara Amato · Wednesday, June 13,2007 9:32 p.m.

Man arrested after choking girlfriend Martin McCormick, 25, was arrested June 10 for battery and strangulation.

Students remove fliers to prevent binge drinking

By Ab D. Phillip · Wednesday, June 13,2007 9:25 p.m.

FULLERTON, Calif. – California State University-Fullerton recently hired a student to take down unauthorized on-campus postings and advertisements, like fliers on cars.

New Indiana licenses introduced to combat underage activities

By Katie Myrick · Wednesday, June 13,2007 9:21 p.m.

Indiana drivers can expect to see a change the next time they go to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles and Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels unveiled a new driver’s license and identification card designed to battle identity theft, card tampering and underage alcohol consumption, said Greg Cook, BMV spokesman. Cook said the new driver’s licenses and identification cards were designed in large part to prevent those who are under the age of 21 from purchasing alcohol or those under 18 from purchasing tobacco.

Woodlands make up the ‘heart’ of campus

By Sara Amato · Wednesday, June 13,2007 9:19 p.m.

It is a common belief IU has a policy that if a tree is taken down on campus, two trees must be planted in its place. Professor James Capshew said he’s never heard of a policy of that sort, but it shows the importance and value trees have on campus.

Welcome to IU

By Nadia LaMantia · Wednesday, June 13,2007 9:19 p.m.

Orientation got under way on Tuesday, kicking off a program that will bring more than 7,000 incoming freshmen and transfer students to campus over the next five weeks.

Construction advances during summer months

By Kailtin Shawgo · Wednesday, June 13,2007 9:17 p.m.

Although summer has begun, IU is anything but inactive. As students relax, work or even attend summer classes, campus has been buzzing with construction.

Writers’ Conference draws big crowd

By Emily Gibbons · Wednesday, June 13,2007 9:16 p.m.

A class of unconventional students gathered at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Dogwood Room of the Indiana Memorial Union. Coffee in hand, the members of Adam Langer’s “Writing Like My Dog” class were unlike a majority of students on the IU campus. These classmates were not attending class for credit. Instead, they were attending the 67th annual Indiana University Writers’ Conference.

Survey: Lawyer ads weigh negatively on some patients

By Alexandra R. Moses and Tom Murphy · Wednesday, June 13,2007 9:12 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Eli Lilly and Co., which has faced thousands of lawsuits over its anti-psychotic Zyprexa, is taking the fight for its top seller to attorneys, whose ads, the company says, have prompted some patients to discontinue mental illness medications when they shouldn’t.

Chrysler, Getrag set to announce new transmission factory to employ 1,000

By Alexandra R. Moses · Wednesday, June 13,2007 9:10 p.m.

TIPTON, Ind. – Chrysler Group and Getrag Corporate Group officials will join Gov. Mitch Daniels on Monday to announce plans to build a transmission factory that could eventually employ more than 1,000 people.

Democrats face difficult fight for governor’s office in November

By Alexandra R. Moses and Mike Smith · Wednesday, June 13,2007 9:08 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Democrats have been shooting arrows at Republican Mitch Daniels since the day he became governor, and they think he has wounds that could make him vulnerable if he runs again as expected.

WIUX makes move to new frequency

By Kaitlin Shawgo and Kailtin Shawgo · Wednesday, June 13,2007 9 p.m.

WIUX fans need not fear any longer – the radio station will stay on the FM dial. The station jumped from 100.3 FM to 99.1 FM on June 4, after WYGB, a Columbus, Ind., country station, moved to 100.3 FM, ending months of negotiations with the Federal Communications Commission.

Nelms leaving IU after 22 years

By Zachary Osterman · Wednesday, June 13,2007 8:57 p.m.

Charlie Nelms will certainly miss spending Sunday mornings at First United Methodist Church in Bloomington.

News blues

By Brian J. McFillen · Wednesday, June 13,2007 8:47 p.m.

One of the tough realities about the news media is that while journalistic ideals dictate that you try to inform the public about important things – things they need to know about – what pays the bills is reporting things they want to know about. Although the latter might be interesting, it’s generally unimportant.

Phil’s Phorgotten Phailure

By Mike Abrams · Wednesday, June 13,2007 8:21 p.m.

Dear Mr. Phillip Mickelson, Remember June 18, 2006? Of course you remember. How could you forget? You will never forget that Sunday. It was late afternoon and you were walking off the 17th green. You had a one-shot lead with one hole to play. You were four measly strokes away from winning the U.S. Open Championship, a title you had dreamed of winning since childhood.