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Education about transgender issues necessary at IU

By Aparna Venkatraman and Kim Ruggles · Thursday, Feb. 22,2007 12 a.m.

As someone who is in the GLBT community and has been active in OUT GLBT Student Union throughout my college career, one of the issues I advocate the most is the inclusion of transgender people, issues and stories into the GLBT community. This has been a much lengthier battle than most would realize, because there are very few people who are properly educated on the transgender community. Such people include Dave Dawson, who last week wrote a letter to the editor against gender-neutral bathrooms (“Gender-neutral bathrooms serve little purpose,” Jordan River Forum, Feb. 15).

'Rider' gets the whip

By Chris Wisner , Jacob Stewart and Jake Stewart · Thursday, Feb. 22,2007 12 a.m.

Growing up reading comic books, almost every kid loved Ghost Rider. How could you not find a man who became a fiery skeleton at night, rode a badass chopper and used a chain whip to fight the evil servants of the devil to be the coolest thing ever? The trailer to "Ghost Rider" said it all to me: Another of one my favorite comic book heroes just got pissed on. Good job writer/director Mark Steven Johnson! First you make "Daredevil" into an utter piece of crap, so why not ruin yet another Marvel property by completely bastardizing it -- filling it with shitty one-liners and enough God-awful CG that it makes those commercials you see on television for community colleges that offer computer design degrees look like WETA renderings for "The Lord of the Rings" films?

The cast of “The OC” looks into the future in hopes of finding more work.

R.I.P. OC

By Eamonn Brennan and Michael Mellini · Thursday, Feb. 22,2007 12 a.m.

Tonight I will be doing something I didn't expect would happen for several years to come. It will be the last time I get to sit down with Seth, Ryan, Summer, Marissa, Taylor and the rest of the Newport residents of "The OC." Do you have your Death Cab For Cutie playing in the background? OK, we can begin the farewell. Let's think back 3 1/2 short years ago to the summer of 2003. Nick and Jessica were still together, Ashton Kutcher was still cool, and in the far off magical land of Chino, (cue gritty cinematography) 16-year-old Ryan Atwood was stealing his first car. Yes, it was this illegal act that brought our mute rebel to the home of his affluent defense attorney Sandy Cohen. And it was this crime that started one of the best series of the past few years (hey, don't laugh). The show was an instant success thanks to its appeal as both a fun, trashy soap opera but one that was smart enough to make you feel guilty for watching it. Ahh, the irony of Seth, the sarcasm of Sandy, the many husbands of Julie Cooper.

Who said you can't pick your friend's nose?

By Benny Goldman and Ryan Corazza · Thursday, Feb. 22,2007 12 a.m.

It's taken nearly 22 years, but last Tuesday something I never thought possible came true: I was rewarded for picking a nose. If that's not enough, I've also been honored for clipping nails, slapping grown men in the face and doing the wave. Suffice it to say, it's been a pretty good week. And you don't have to be as handsome or famous as me to get away with these things without fear of ridicule or an attack. With Nintendo's latest installment of the WarioWare franchise, "Smooth Moves," you too can do all of these things and more.

Jay Seawell

La Charreada restaurant renovates bar

By Amanda Dorman · Thursday, Feb. 22,2007 12 a.m.

IU students and Bloomington residents now have a new place to go to late at night to get a drink. Mexican restaurant La Charreada, 1720 N. Walnut St., recently renovated its bar and is currently celebrating its grand opening.

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The Spin Zone

By Thomas Wachtel · Thursday, Feb. 22,2007 12 a.m.

History always repeats itself. It’s a terrible cliche, but it is so often the case that it’s almost unavoidable.

If it's 'Brokes,' fix it

By Brian J. McFillen · Thursday, Feb. 22,2007 12 a.m.

Neo-'60s folk-pop purveyors The Magic Numbers are back with Those The Brokes, the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2005 self-titled debut. And, in a nutshell, Brokes reminds me of the subject of my first great adolescent crush: pretty, but dull.

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Verbal agreements can cause problems

By Aparna Venkatraman and Todd Machowiak · Thursday, Feb. 22,2007 12 a.m.

It was the best four years of my life: A cliche, but true. Although I no longer reside in Bloomington, it turns out that something always pulls me back. This piece is not intended to be a reminder that you need to enjoy your time in college. You do not need me to tell you how great IU is.

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Inviting Dow CEO to Kelley Conference disappointing

By Aparna Venkatraman and Yogesh L. Simmhan · Thursday, Feb. 22,2007 12 a.m.

Kelley School’s annual Indiana Business School Conference on the theme of Environment and Energy is being held next week at Indianapolis. Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris is one of the panelists talking at the conference. Given the disastrous environmental record of Dow Chemical, this invitation by the business school sets a poor example to students on corporate ethical and social standards.

Chris Pickrell

Ash Wednesday services draw crowds

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

A light fog hung over 17th Street yesterday just before dawn. Patches of black ice caused drivers to lower their speeds as they carefully maneuvered their cars into the parking lot of the St. Paul Catholic Center, 1413 E. 17th St. Spaces became scarce in the lot as the seven o’clock hour drew near and the Ash Wednesday mass began. IU students, faculty and staff, along with other community members, woke up early to receive their ashes before beginning their days. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40 day period of Lent, which leads up to Easter Sunday.

Funny Capote flick flops

By Michael Mellini · Thursday, Feb. 22,2007 12 a.m.

I didn't want to make the "Infamous" vs. "Capote" decision until the end of this review, but since "Capote" was far superior in its style and execution, I can't help but make the comparison up front. "Infamous" is more concerned with author Truman Capote's (Toby Jones) life as part of the New York social scene than his deep psychological relationship and struggle to write his nonfiction novel-style book, "In Cold Blood." Capote's flamboyance is played up so much that he seems like an even more cartoonish version of Beverly Leslie from "Will and Grace." However, this helps emphasize just how out of place Capote was in the small Kansas town where the murders his book investigates took place (there's an amusing scene where Capote discovers the only cheese available in a supermarket is Velveeta).

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Presidential hopefuls field questions about Iraq at forum

By Beth Fouhy · Thursday, Feb. 22,2007 12 a.m.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Democratic presidential hopefuls launched serial attacks against President Bush’s Iraq war policy on Wednesday and generally steered clear of criticizing one another in the first joint appearance of the young 2008 campaign for the White House.

Stephen Crane

First couple married in Beck Chapel celebrates 50 year anniversary

By Erica J. Nourse · Thursday, Feb. 22,2007 12 a.m.

Imagine an empty Beck Chapel without stained-glass windows or pews. Fifty years ago the chapel was exactly that. Today, William and Mary Crandall are celebrating 50 years together. Feb. 22, 1957, marks the date the Beck Chapel, located east of the Indiana Memorial Union and north of Ballantine Hall, held its first wedding service.

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