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Thursday, Aug. 26,2004 12:56 a.m.

Buskirk-Chumley holds film festival The 42nd Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival Tour makes a stop at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., at 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday. A celebration of independent and experimental film and video, the internationally known film festival screens more than 100 films during six days in March. Select films from the festival then tour college classrooms, auditoriums, art theaters and museums throughout the country.

'Pledged' interesting, if not accurate

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Thursday, Aug. 26,2004 12:54 a.m.

As a member of a sorority, "Pledged: the Secret Life of Sororities" called out to me from its spot on the bookshelf at Borders. It promised an insider's account of a year inside a sorority on the campus of a large Southern university. The insider in this case is Alexandra Robbins, a reporter who poses as a college student and friend of the four girls she chooses to follow.

A treasure chest of Black film

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Thursday, Aug. 26,2004 12:52 a.m.

The Black Film Center/Archives has been described as a treasure undiscovered at IU. Located on 10th Street inside the Smith Research building, it is a resource for many students researching black film, black history and black culture. Audrey McCluskey, director of the archives, said the center was founded in 1981 to save a dying art form. "It started as an attempt to rescue and pursue black history," McCluskey said. "Old films were being kept in people's garages."

Marion Jones qualifies in long jump

By Rob Gloster · Thursday, Aug. 26,2004 12:36 a.m.

ATHENS, Greece -- Marion Jones already had long-jumped into the Olympic final and left the stadium when Allyson Felix settled into the starting blocks. Felix narrowly missed becoming a teenage gold medalist in the 200 meters, one of the events Jones won four years ago. But Athens is not Sydney, and rising star Felix is not Jones -- who was America's sweetheart in 2000 and now is after redemption as much as medals.

Colts looking for better showing against Bills

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Aug. 26,2004 12:35 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- After a pair of disappointing performances the last two weeks, the Indianapolis Colts are hoping for a better showing when the Buffalo Bills come to the RCA Dome Saturday night. Indianapolis is 1-1 in the preseason. The Colts had a come-from-behind 21-17 win over San Diego on the road two weeks ago and dropped a 31-7 decision to the New York Jets Saturday.

So I'm not a good sport

By Ryan Phillips · Thursday, Aug. 26,2004 12:35 a.m.

So I was watching the gymnastics "Champion's Gala" last night trying to figure out what that throbbing in my temple was. After no less than two hours of Arabian dismounts, double layouts and Korean guys complaining about scoring, I realized what was going on. My brain was screaming at me.

Prosecutors fear DNA evidence contaminated in Kobe Bryant trial

By Alyson Brodsy and Jon Sarche · Thursday, Aug. 26,2004 12:33 a.m.

DENVER -- Two days before the start of jury selection in Kobe Bryant's rape case, prosecutors charged that crucial DNA evidence the defense had hoped to use to prove the NBA star's innocence might have been contaminated. The judge in the case granted prosecutors' request for a hearing Thursday to question the reliability of the defense's DNA experts. The witnesses are expected to argue that the DNA evidence shows the accuser was promiscuous.

National League postseason race tightens

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Aug. 26,2004 12:32 a.m.

Cubs 4, Brewers 2 CHICAGO -- Corey Patterson delivered after a disputed call went the Cubs' way, and Chicago sent the Milwaukee Brewers out of Wrigley Field with their eighth straight loss. Patterson hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning Wednesday in a 4-2 victory, capping a rally that began on a controversial leadoff double by Mark Grudzielanek.

Hoosiers announce schedule for upcoming 2004-05 season

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Aug. 26,2004 12:31 a.m.

The IU men's basketball 2004-05 schedule was released Wednesday, highlighted by a non-conference schedule including a Dec. 1 home game vs. North Carolina in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge and a Dec. 4 visit to Storrs, Conn., to take on the defending national champion Connecticut Huskies. Following the UConn game, IU continues with rivals Notre Dame in Bloomington and then travels south to take on Kentucky in the 48th edition of the Border War in Louisville's Freedom Hall.

Around The Campus

By Mike Glover · Thursday, Aug. 26,2004 12:28 a.m.

Job Fair brings together students and employers The Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services will sponsor a work study job fair from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday in Alumni Hall. For more information call the Career Development Center at 855-5234.

Decision approaches in search for new media director

By Mike Malik · Thursday, Aug. 26,2004 12:26 a.m.

The search for a new director of media relations has been underway for some time, but it is now reaching its final stages. Bill Stephan, vice president for University Relations and Corporate Partnerships, has whittled down the applicants from the original 40 to a handful.

Residence halls see decrease in freshmen

By Rick Newkirk · Thursday, Aug. 26,2004 12:25 a.m.

As a result of the recent downturn in the freshmen student population, residence halls will be packed this year -- with empty space and unanswered questions. Residential Programs and Services is estimating between 9,350 and 9,400 students in IU's 11 dorms this semester, down from 9,785 last fall, said RPS Planning Director Buck Walters. He said exact figures won't be available until Sept. 10, as no-shows and transfers will need to be taken into account.

Ashton dorm to house Kappa Sigma

By Eric Tash · Thursday, Aug. 26,2004 12:25 a.m.

Kappa Sigma alumni and current brothers watched as their house was demolished before their eyes. The August ceremony marked the start of a new beginning for the Kappa Sigma fraternity as their house at 1411 N. Jordan Ave. was torn down in preparation for the construction of a new house. In the meantime, the brothers will be living temporarily in Weatherly Hall in Ashton Center for the 2004-2005 academic year.

West Coast super group fizzles, fo'shizzle

By Adam Aasen · Thursday, Aug. 26,2004 12:23 a.m.

It's been a long time since Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg and Warren G hooked up to break us off a piece.

You must be blitzed not to like this title

By Adam Aasen · Thursday, Aug. 26,2004 12:22 a.m.

John Madden has reached a point in his career where he is almost better known for licensing his surname to a successful series of video games than he is for announcing or coaching.

Around The State

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Aug. 26,2004 12:05 a.m.

Feds acknowledge wrongly accusing Evansville man EVANSVILLE -- Federal authorities have acknowledged they wrongly arrested an Evansville businessman in a large drug bust last month. The Drug Enforcement Administration said Tuesday that one of the 37 people charged with participating in a drug ring that distributed $30 million worth of cocaine, heroin and marijuana in southern Indiana was falsely using the name of Charles Hall, 42.

Ali G DVD 'keeps it real'

By C. Warner Sills · Thursday, Aug. 26,2004 12:05 a.m.

Boyakasha! 'Da Ali G Show: The Complete First Season' is finally on DVD, so "check it."

Indiana governor's race heats up

By Tony Sams · Thursday, Aug. 26,2004 12:04 a.m.

While the summer frequently provides a lull and a vacation for many, the race for Indiana's governor's mansion has continued at high speed and is becoming one of the most closely watched races in the 2004 election. Gov. Joe Kernan, 58, is the Democratic nominee who took over the office after Gov. Frank O'Bannon died of a stroke in September 2003. Kernan, a former three-term mayor of South Bend and lieutenant governor under O'Bannon, is seeking a full term of his own.

Follow your nose

By Joanna Borns · Thursday, Aug. 26,2004 12 a.m.

Afriend and I were contemplating an age-old introspective question that everyone has to ask themselves at one point in life: If given the opportunity, which cereal cartoon mascot would you want to hook up with? For me, it's Toucan Sam. The British accent gets me every time.

Ocean movie a little shallow

By Miranda Higdon · Thursday, Aug. 26,2004 12 a.m.

What happens when you leave a normal young couple out on the open ocean for 24 hours? Well, apparently, not a whole lot.