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Frat Music

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian J. McFillen · Thursday, March 22,2007 12 a.m.

The Fratellis' debut album, Costello Music, was just released in the United States last week, but you've probably already heard them without knowing it. The Scottish band's "Flathead" has been accompanying Apple's latest iPod commercial -- a job for which the song, with its alternation between a loping swing and pogo-inciting bursts, is ideally suited. But, infectious as "Flathead" is, you could reasonably wonder whether the rest of the album is any good. Apple advertising has a bit of a reputation for cherry-picking great singles from otherwise mediocre albums -- most famously Caesars' "Jerk It Out," but also The Living Things' "Bom Bom Bom" (for an iTunes-compatible phone) and U2's "Vertigo." So, if you like "Flathead," is Costello Music worth your hard-earned lucre?

Best Bond ever: 'Royale' without cheese

By Alyson Brodsy and John Barnett · Thursday, March 22,2007 12 a.m.

Yes, Daniel Craig is the best James Bond ever, and yes, "Casino Royale" is probably the best Bond film ever. I figured I'd get that out of the way instead of tip-toeing around it like many critics have. There is a certain mystique surrounding 007 films that, for many, renders them difficult to criticize, but eventually one has to face the fact that most of them are pretty awful. What makes Craig and "Casino Royale" tops in their field after only one outing is how they do away with all the pitfalls that marred the outings of Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan, all the while amping up the best aspects of Sean Connery and Roger Moore's outings, minus the outlandishly fake action set pieces.

Bloomington residents are treated to two hours worth of rock everytime Hairbangers Ball takes the stage.

Having a Ball

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian Hettmansperger · Thursday, March 22,2007 12 a.m.

After an hour of waiting in line, getting a big Long Island iced tea and saving front-row seats for her friends, senior Danielle Mendelson screams in delight as smoke begins to pour out onto stage. Hairbangers Ball is about start its show in tribute to the "decade of decadence" -- the 1980s. Hairbangers Ball is an '80s tribute band that not only covers the songs of the period but also the fashion. From the big hair to the tight leather pants, band members look like they came out of a popular '80s music video. The band makes a living traveling the Midwest. This Friday, they will perform at the Bluebird, a venue they have played more than a dozen times. Bluebird manager and owner Dave Kubiak said the club is packed wall to wall for Hairbangers Ball shows. "It's always a wild night," Kubiak said.

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Gore-trained speaker calls for changes

Thursday, March 22,2007 12 a.m.

On Wednesday night, the same day Al Gore testified before Congress that “the planet has a fever,” Jeff Riegel presented “Earth’s New Reality: Truth and Consequences,” his personal slide show based on Gore’s multi-Oscar winning documentary “An Inconvenient Truth,” at the Indiana Memorial Union to an audience of about 100 students and community members.

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Twins find ways to deal with transition into college

By Whitney Wyckoff · Thursday, March 22,2007 12 a.m.

It might seem that the strong, lifelong bond that twins share would be difficult to let go of once college becomes reality and the two must choose among different majors and goals for the future. But for the most part, twins find ways to adjust.

Young perfect between Gold Rush and Harvest

By Alyson Brodsy and Ryan McLaughlin · Thursday, March 22,2007 12 a.m.

Neil Young deserves every credit he has received over the years. A versatile artist, Young is a true musical chameleon; playing with Buffalo Springfield in the '60s, becoming a folk star as a solo artist in the '70s and earning the title of "the godfather of grunge" with his backing band Crazy Horse.

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'Host' with the most

By Alyson Brodsy and Chris Wisner · Thursday, March 22,2007 12 a.m.

Haven't heard about "The Host" yet? Well, it's time to get educated. "The Host" comes from director Joon-ho Bong, whose "Memories of Murder," alongside "Oldboy," is possibly the greatest film to come out of Korea. It's the story of a small, dysfunctional family that owns a food stand next to the Han River. One day crowds of people along the shoreline happen to notice a giant creature hanging under the bridge. Suddenly it drops into the water and swims over; the people obviously think it is friendly and start tossing food at it. Turns out the only food it craves is humans as it bursts out of the river and begins devouring everyone in its path and managing to capture little Park Hyun-seo, the littlest member of the Park family. Now it is up to her father, brother, sister and uncle to save her from the monster, that is if she's still alive.

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Talented poet featured at the JWAC

By Ashley Wilson · Thursday, March 22,2007 12 a.m.

David Lehman could have been just another audience member in attendance Tuesday evening to see a poetry reading. After walking casually into the Rose Firebay room at the John Waldron Arts Center, he took a seat in the front row, smiling warmly at whomever he made eye contact with as dozens of people filtered into the performance space. Yet on this night, Lehman was the one doing the talking. Lehman, a respected and accomplished poet, gave a reading of his poems as part of a series called “Writers in Rhythm,” which combines poetry and fiction readings with music performances. The idea behind the series is to bring writers and music rhythms together to expose emerging voices, said Catherine Bowman, director of the creative writing program at IU and founder of the series.

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Hoosiers set for battle with South Dakota State

By Aaron Beard · Thursday, March 22,2007 12 a.m.

When the IU women’s basketball team enters South Dakota State’s Frost Arena tonight, a different type of crowd awaits them. Nearly one-third the population of Brookings, S.D. will be in attendance when the Hoosiers (19-13) play in front of a sold-out crowd of 6,000 in the quarterfinal of the WNIT. On Monday, the Hoosiers advanced out of the second round of the tournament with a last minute 74-71 win against Iona. Tonight they will take on South Dakota State (24-5) for the first time in IU history, competing against a team that has won its last 13 games.

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Around the World

By Abdullah AlShihri · Thursday, March 22,2007 12 a.m.

Al Gore made an emotional return to Congress on Wednesday in an appeal for an even more dramatic rescue: saving the planet. Gore implored lawmakers to adopt a list of policy prescriptions to stop global warming.

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A ‘Rat Pack’ runway: IU student presents his new line

By Kevin Caldwell · Thursday, March 22,2007 12 a.m.

His designs are classic, conservative and clean. But their designer, Justin Stutzman, is looking a little rough and like a stranger to sleep. The senior fashion designer is showing his final line Saturday at the John Waldron Arts Center. His reputation of elegance and excellence means everything must be just right, but, Stutzman admits, “I’m going to have to find a way to maybe let a thing or two slide.” “Fickle” is not in his vocabulary, and Stutzman has a distinct vision and mood he wants his audience to feel Saturday: tasteful and intense.

Gerard Butler ditched his mask and cape from "The Phantom of the Opera" for a leather loincloth and giant blade to cut down Persian invaders.

Madness? This is '300!'

By Alyson Brodsy and Chris Wisner · Thursday, March 22,2007 12 a.m.

As of writing, "300" has made almost $130 million and within the span of its opening weekend made more than $70 million -- that means it made its money back in the span of three days. All these big numbers means three things: That comic book genius Frank Miller's work will continue to be turned into big-screen eye candy due to the success of "Sin City" and "300;" that director Zack Snyder, who made an incredible debut with his "Dawn of the Dead" remake, could possibly be the next big man on the studio lot; and plenty of people are ready to see R-rated movies making their way back to the cineplex.

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Animal athletics

By Michael Reschke · Thursday, March 22,2007 12 a.m.

While some Bloomington residents flocked to beaches last week, 7-year-old Jeffrey Witney left his coastal California home and got to learn about canines with careers. Saturday afternoon, he sat with a group of parents and kids watching a German shepherd named Journey herd ducks at the WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology.

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A 'Nation' of boredom

By Alyson Brodsy and Olivia Morales · Thursday, March 22,2007 12 a.m.

Swear off fast food. Swear it off now. The stuff is poison. That being said, are there really still people out there who haven't been made aware of the deteriorating health effects of fast food on the human body? The fictionalized film version of the nonfiction novel by Eric Schlosser came out on DVD this week. I could have imagined a pretty interesting fictionalized account of the book for film, unfortunately, director Richard Linklater has not.

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Lober a much needed change for Bloomington

By Abra Oliver and Jon Aronson · Thursday, March 22,2007 12 a.m.

A vote for Mark Kruzan or David Sabbagh is a vote for old ideas and to move the city backward. A vote for Jamie Lober is a vote for the future and positive change. Mayoral candidate Jamie Lober has an excellent vision for moving Bloomington forward, stressing economic growth, improved education and better quality of life. Lober has earned a reputation for her great personality, positive outlook and for speaking bluntly about the obstacles facing our city yet providing practical solutions that will benefit all people. As an IU grad, I knew Lober for four years and pledge that we recognize that Lober’s achievements have been lifelong and that she has given a lot to our city. May 8 is a day we can give back to her and help her get elected as Bloomington’s next mayor. We cannot settle with leadership of the past when Bloomington can do better: Jamie Lober. Jon Aronson Alumnus

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Illinois won’t discipline athletic director

By Aaron Beard · Thursday, March 22,2007 12 a.m.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The University of Illinois will not discipline Athletic Director Ron Guenther for yelling at men’s basketball coach Bruce Weber and Illini players during the team’s NCAA tournament loss last Friday, officials said.

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