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Better Than Ezra better than ever

With big name '90s rock groups dropping like flies, it's a surprise that Better Than Ezra has managed to stick around this long. Even after being dropped by its label, Elektra, less than two months ago, BTE continues to put out material.

'Star' right to challenge IU

The Indianapolis Star filed a lawsuit against IU Oct. 30 claiming the University has to disclose all the written documents detailing the Bob Knight investigation and his subsequent firing. The Star claims since the University released some of the information, it should be required to release all the information. The paper also reported that because of the extreme public interest in what actually happened during this time, it is an important public service to release such documents. The IDS wholly and completely agrees.

'Hamlet' goes awry at the Ryder Film Series

Even though it's been nearly 400 years since William Shakespeare passed away, Hollywood is still trying to milk his talent for all its worth, thanks mainly to the tasteless Miramax Films and the Oscar-minted success of the ridiculous "Shakespeare in Love."

'Ben' folds

Self-proclaimed nerds and all-around butt-kicking rock trio Ben Folds Five disbanded Tuesday. Following six years together, the deceptively and jokingly named band officially called it quits.

'Angels' Sizzles

The trailers for "Charlie's Angels" featured such blatantly sexist gems as full close-ups of Cameron Diaz shaking her itty-bitty butt in an itty-bitty pair of cartoony boy-underwear, Drew Barrymore unzipping her wet-suit revealing miles of dripping wet cleavage and Lucy Liu in what has now become her typecast role as the dominatrix bitch.

She hasn't sung yet

While most Hoosiers slept early Wednesday morning, two men waited. In a night that would prove to be one of the most compelling political dramas in decades, both would suffer heartbreak and elation, followed by more waiting.

Election Day ends without ending

AUSTIN, Texas -- Last night, no one went to a victory party. All of Texas Gov. George W. Bush's friends, staff and supporters left the election party with hopes that they would soon be able to address the governor as President Bush.

Too close to call

AUSTIN, Texas and NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- It was a cold, rainy day in Texas when Republican presidential nominee Gov. George Bush had his moment in the sun, or so the country thought.

Gore supporters breathless for Florida results

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Vice President Al Gore's supporters in Nashville are stunned and hopeful. After waiting in the rain for more than an hour in the War Memorial Plaza in downtown Nashville, thousands of supporters were shocked to hear what seemed to be Gore's defeat.

AT&T investigated for alleged slamming

The Federal Communications Commission recently announced an investigation of AT&T to determine if the company has been switching customers to long distance carriers without their consent, known in the industry as slamming.

Winner unclear

In one of the closest presidential races in history, it was still unclear early Wednesday morning who would become the 43rd president of the United States.

Nader supporters look to future

For Green Party supporters, election night was not about winning the presidency. In fact, it was about something more important in the long run -- getting 5 percent of the vote to receive federal matching funds. But victory was not on their side.

Lugar wins record 5th Senate term

INDIANAPOLIS -- Tuesday night, Republican Richard Lugar became the first Indiana politician to be elected to a fifth term in the U.S. Senate. But no one was surprised.

O'Bannon wins '4 more years'

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana gubernatorial race ended Tuesday evening with a victory for the Democratic Party. Incumbent Gov. Frank O'Bannon and Lt. Gov. Joe Kernan celebrated their victory with the exuberant crowd that filled the Indianapolis Convention Center's 500 Ballroom.

Turnout may have helped Gore

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Democrats fought for high voter turnout, and were confident early Wednesday morning that work paid off.

Around the County

GOP wins 2 seats; Dems take 1

One vote separated the top two winners in the County Council at-large race. Democrat Scott Wells took the first of three open seats on the council, followed by Republicans Jeff Ellington and Doug Duncan.

Welch elected to 2nd term in 60th District

Walking into the Fountain Square Mall Ballroom, election night headquarters for the Monroe County Democratic Party, Democrat Peggy Welch, received a long round of applause from party supporters.

Incumbents keep County Commission seats

Experience and name recognition proved to be key in the Monroe county commissioners' race, as incumbents Joyce Poling and Iris Kiesling defeated their opponents in Districts 2 and 3, respectively. Poling, a Republican, defeated her Democratic challenger, Elizabeth Feitl, by capturing 57 percent of the vote. Franklin Andrew, the Republican candidate in District 3, failed in his attempt to unseat Kiesling; the sitting commissioner captured 56 percent of the votes cast.

Hostettler wins in landslide

EVANSVILLE -- It was a hotly contested race, one marked by vicious campaigning. It was typical of the "Bloody Eighth," the quirky Congressional district of Southwest Indiana. But in the end, it wasn't even close.