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Taking back the night

By Amy Oringer and Amy Orringer · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 2:24 a.m.

Showalter Fountain was the scene of another protest Wednesday night. But this time the cause was much larger than any celebrity. Students and members of the community stood around the barren fountain and huddled under umbrellas to honor victims of domestic and sexual violence.

Boyz II Men back with new LP

By Martin Tsai · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 2:17 a.m.

After a three year hiatus, multi-platinum group Boyz II Men returns to the music scene with very little fanfare. Certainly, a lot has changed in the last three years. The male vocal groups, now also known as boy bands, are no longer being judged based on their musical abilities as in the heyday of Boyz II Men. Instead, poser groups like the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC are achieving record-breaking album sales.

Union Underground provides good 'slasher flick' music

By Jason Gaddis · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 2:16 a.m.

What the rock scene has been lacking lately is another band like White Zombie - music that sounds like the soundtrack for a cheesy horror flick. Here comes the Union Underground. Prepare to be educated.

WIUS Pick of the Week

By David Rosenstein · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 2:14 a.m.

Damien Jurado fits snugly into the category of the ultra-personal singer/songwriter. His songs are filled with the minute details of serious depression that make listeners want to turn off the lights and hide under the covers until the sadness goes away. And all this makes Jurado's Ghost of David a wonderfully haunting listen for those who can brave its murky waters.

LL Cool J 'back with a vengeance'

By Martin Tsai · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 2:11 a.m.

Watch out, Jamie Foxx and Canibus -- L.L. Cool J is back with a vengeance. On his latest album, G.O.A.T. Featuring James T. Smith -- The Greatest of All Time, the multi-talented L.L. returns with his most fierce and clever album in recent memory. Although the album does not necessarily prove he is indeed the greatest of all time, it does prove that L.L. is certainly not to be messed with.

Political Organizations work together to register voters

By Christy LaFave · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 1:45 a.m.

Although junior Emily Sonenshine doesn't belong to a campus political party and doesn't work for any candidate's campaign, she took a few hours Tuesday and Wednesday to register a few hundred fellow students to vote.

Lecturer to discuss assault

Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 1:30 a.m.

The terms "sexual assault" and "rape" have dominated bulletin boards across campus advertising several events scheduled for this week that deal with those topics.

Rally to put a face on rape

By Amy Oringer and Amy Orringer · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 1:20 a.m.

Today victims of sexual violence from all across the Bloomington area will gather to reclaim what was once theirs. Supported by the community, these victims and their supporters will march and rally together to "Take Back the Night."

Volleyball team improves with new swing offense

By Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 1:15 a.m.

Sophomore outside hitter Hillary Toivonen tried to explain the volleyball team's new "swing" offense, but she kept laughing and shaking her head. "It's so confusing," she said. It might be hard to put into words, but the Hoosiers have broken a school record with the new offense, and three players now lead the Big Ten in offensive categories.

Men's soccer takes on Louisville

By Sarah Trotto · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 1:14 a.m.

Coach Jerry Yeagley doesn't plan on letting his men's soccer team make the same mistake twice. IU defenders lost the ball to opposing strikers and forwards couldn't get the ball past the faster, stronger opposing defenders in a 4-1 loss to Creighton last Friday.

BNL exposed

By Liz Beltramini · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 12:49 a.m.

They've come a long way since the days of "If I had $1,000,000." Following the success of Stunt two years ago, the original boy band Barenaked Ladies are millionaires.

Faculty members honor Coltrane at Jazz Fables

By Joseph S. Pete · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 12:48 a.m.

Tenor sax John Coltane started using heroin when he was playing with Miles Davis. Rumor has it, he wanted to be able to continue to practice all through the night.

Shelter begins renovations

By Kara Salge · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 12:39 a.m.

Ask most people to take care of dogs for two weeks without pay, and few will be as enthusiastic about it as Chuck Pate. Pate, owner of Wayport Kennel, 7657 N. Ind. 37, and Wayport Pet Supply, 2630 E. 10th St., agreed to provide room and board to adult dogs while the Bloomington Animal Shelter is being renovated.

Finding a common purpose

By Adam Lederer · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 12:35 a.m.

If bad things happen in threes, IU is due for another catastrophe. The University has already lost two prominent men in the year 2000, and neither experience has been pleasant or pretty.

The rules of Sink the Bismark

By Bryan Harris · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 12:30 a.m.

Sink the Bismark, the game of drunken finesse, requires a container of at least 55 ounces, a small glass, a large amount of readily available beer and, ideally, at least three participants, each with a beer of their own. Note: Each contestant should be drinking the same kind of beer that's in the bucket.

Bucket Brigade

By Bryan Harris · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 12:28 a.m.

It can be played by young and old with equal skill, but it's not golf. It's often played while drunk, but it's not bowling. It's usually played in a bar, but it's not billiards. It's Sink the Bismark, a tradition at Nick's English Hut since, well, for a while. In any event, the peculiar game of pitchers, pails and pilsner never would have been conceived if it wasn't for Dick Barnes.

Staying strong to the finish

By Laura Ewald · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 12:28 a.m.

Ah, the Olympics. The fanfare, the pageantry, the pride. Millions of spectators stand in awe of the grace, power, determination, skill and beauty of athletes hailing from around the world.

World music offers world of opportunity

By Rachel Kipp · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 12:23 a.m.

The road to Mexico is a long one, even when the method of travel happens to be phone lines. First comes the 14-digit phone number. Then, after a few foul-ups and a few recorded messages from the operator, it's time for a seven-digit billing number. The phone starts ringing and finally a voice picks up, saying "Hola?" Lila Downs quickly switches from Spanish to English when she realizes her caller is not from the area. She's used to making adjustments.

Shoot the hostage

By Michael Moy · Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 12:22 a.m.

Mark your calendars, because today is the day terrorism ended. Our sneaky government recently found a CD-ROM that contained a six-volume terrorist manual, according to CNN. Officials believe supporters of Saudi dissident Osama bin Laden were the ones who published it.

Puerto Rico should not vote

Thursday, Sept. 21,2000 12:17 a.m.

Most American citizens pay federal taxes, elect voting delegates to Congress and have the chance to help choose the next president of the United States in November.