IUSA

Nyuk, nyuk, yuck

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian J. McFillen · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Thus far, this has been a great decade for reunions -- and not merely because it has given all of us a chance to enjoy classic groups who disbanded before we graduated from nappies. Much of its greatness is due to the fact that vitally important bands who were snubbed in their heyday have returned to receive the attention (and financial rewards) that they richly deserve -- The Pixies, Dinosaur Jr., The New York Dolls, Mission of Burma, Sebadoh, The Jesus & Mary Chain, etc.

Visiting scholars establish award

By Nicole St. Pierre · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

The IU Korean Visiting Scholars Association recently donated $2,500 to the East Asian Languages and Cultures Department to establish an undergraduate award for a Korean studies major. Thirteen visiting scholars were involved in the donation.

Brick buildings on campus tell story of foundation of IU’s history

By Kaitlin Shawgo and Kailtin Shawgo · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Owen Hall, Wylie Hall and Bryan House have one trait that sets them apart from other buildings on campus. All three are made of brick, rather than the more popular limestone, showing a glimpse into IU history that many students passing by might not notice.

History of Wonderboy

By Alberto D. Morales and Zack Teibloom · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

In 1999 Tenacious D had a half-hour show that lasted six episodes on HBO chronicling the fake band's inspirations for songs for open-mic night. The songs were hilarious, it was outlandish and perfectly put together on the must-have DVD, "Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks," which had the whole series in addition to a concert, short films and TV appearances. The sad thing is that Tenacious D have been living off their funny skits and subsequent album for a decade and this new film adds little new comedy to the once much funnier duo.

East coast tour to showcase IU New Music Ensemble

By Whitney Wyckoff · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

While some college students will be spending their spring breaks on a beach, 20 musicians from the IU New Music Ensemble will be touring the East Coast with a concert called “New Music from Indiana.”

It's perfect for the baby boomers who want an updated "Easy Rider." For everyone else, rent "Easy Rider" and save a few bucks

Hog mild

By Alyson Brodsy , Brian Hettmansperger and Scott Tibbs · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

According to Walt Becker's "Wild Hogs," the easiest way to get over a mid-life crisis is to get four of your underachieving friends, some motorcycles and an air mattress that only sleeps three. Leave wives and cell phones behind. Adequate clothing is optional.

Dancer fits the slipper in ‘Cinderella’

By Katie Ingmire · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Like the pirouettes she performs on stage, IU ballet major Lauren Fadeley’s life is an endless swirl of movement. Devoting over six hours a day, five days a week to her craft, Fadeley is all-too-familiar with squeezing in classes from morning to night

Stick to vintage Scott

By Alyson Brodsy and Chris Wisner · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

"A Good Year" was supposed to be director Ridley Scott's rebound flick. After "Kingdom of Heaven" tanked at the American box office, Scott took the path of making a modest $35 million romance that would pair him with Russell Crowe on a romp through Scott's current residence of Provence, France. Sadly, "A Good Year" flopped as well, and honestly, I'm not surprised.

Paris end game

By Joanna Borns · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

During the week of Feb. 19 The Associated Press did the unthinkable. An internal memo was released banning any mention of Paris Hilton in any story for one week. They had a full-blown Paris Hilton news blackout.

March Madness has been poked

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Reschke · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

If adding newsfeeds and opening the site to everyone and their brother wasn't enough, Facebook has found another way to get people to spend more time on its Web site: cashing in on the excitement of the NCAA men's basketball tournament with its basketball pools. Some students were unaware of the pools last year, but they are beginning to catch on.

Deadline to apply for IUSA Supreme Court Friday

By Beka Mech · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Students interested in serving as associate justices can apply for the IU Student Association Student Body Supreme Court by 5 p.m. Friday. There are three associate justice positions available, said Meghan Dwyer, Student Body Supreme Court Chief Justice. Applications can be found on the court’s Web site, www.indiana.edu/~court/, and should be turned in to the IUSA office, room 387 in the Indiana Memorial Union.

Girl Talk, sick of the confines of his sweaty shirt, decided to get undressed before hammering away on his laptop.

Giving the girls something to talk about

By Stefania Marghitu · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Girl Talk is the most familiar music you've never heard of. This one-man electronic band, fronted by Pittsburgh's Greg Gillis, cohesively unifies hooks, riffs and choruses of everything from raunchy rap to rock 'n' roll to Richard Marx. In his third and most recent album, Night Ripper, he samples 167 artists. Legally, he and his record label, Illegal Art, have not encountered any problems. Perhaps all his potential lawsuit cases are too busy dancing to his albums.

Libby found guilty in CIA leak case; sentencing scheduled for June

By Abisalom Omolo and Michael J. Sniffen · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

WASHINGTON – Vice President Dick Cheney’s former chief of staff, I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, was convicted Tuesday of lying and obstructing a leak investigation that reached into the highest levels of the Bush administration.

Fall into the gap

By Megan Robb · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

University isn’t the automatic option for secondary-school graduates in England. Even those students enrolled in the uber-elite Oxbridge frequently take a “gap-year” to explore the world, do community service or earn a bit of money before they commit the next three or four years of their lives to earning specific degrees.

People don’t change

By Julia Boriss · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

People disappear from our lives all the time. Think of that friend from home who promised to keep in touch but now won’t return your e-mails. Think of your first boyfriend or girlfriend who you truly believed you would stay with forever. As you watched these people slip through the cracks of your life, did you find comfort in telling yourself that they changed?

Robert Downey Jr. is just happy to be acting and not in jail. Jake Gyllenhaal hopes to further distance himself from the "Brokeback Mountain" gay jokes.

Fincher back in the fold

By Alyson Brodsy and Chris Wisner · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Plenty of films have been made about the Zodiac Killer, perhaps the most notorious unsolved murder case in American history. Of the ones I have seen, I could list plenty of reasons why they weren't that good, ranging from boring to lacking a cohesive narrative to being downright garbage. Yet, thanks to director David Fincher, finally emerging from his five-year absence post-"Panic Room," I can finally forget all the poor excuses for a Zodiac movie, as the man has crafted a masterpiece.

Research shows today’s college students more generous

By Kevin Pozzi · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

In a society where popular culture focuses on the partying habits of young celebrities, a spoiled image of the high school and college-age generation begins to emerge. Freshman Katie Lostroscio is doing her part to change that. After helping raise more than $26,000 for the victims of the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia, Lostroscio now directs her philanthropic efforts to the tragedy in Darfur. “You have to be there for people when they need it most,” Lostroscio said. “Spending your money on alcohol will not solve any problems.”

Complete 180 from Rj

By Alyson Brodsy and Benny Goldman · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

I did not see this coming. I don't know who could've. When I put on Rjd2's latest release, The Third Hand, I expected more of the instrumental rap songs I loved from his previous efforts such as Deadringer. Even the intro, a short, wordless throwaway, had me ready for some head-nodding hip-hop. Instead, as soon as "You Never Had It" kicked in, I spent the next 45 minutes trying to figure out if I was playing the right album.

Around the World

By Abisalom Omolo · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Two suicide bombers blew themselves up Tuesday in a crowd of Shiite pilgrims streaming toward the holy city of Karbala, Iraq, killing 93 people in one of several attacks targeting the faithful ahead of a weekend holiday.

Consider renting it

By Alyson Brodsy and Mark Perlman-Price · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Before there was "The Office," "Extras," "Reno: 911" or any comedy driven mainly by improvisation, there was Christopher Guest. With a résumé that features classics such as "This is Spinal Tap" and "Best in Show," Guest helped set the standard for both improvising and his patented "mockumentary" style.