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Not quite epochal

By Caleb Jackson-Boys · Wednesday, April 16,2008 12:24 p.m.

I wouldn’t be surprised if The Epochs, with their blend of catchy lyrics, pop melodies and electronic hooks find a welcoming niche in the consumerist, profit-driven music world.

Smarter Dodos

By Amanda Lowry · Wednesday, April 16,2008 12:21 p.m.

San Francisco-based indie duo The Dodos will bring their music to Dunn Meadow on April 19 for WIUX’s Culture Shock. So what you’re probably wondering is: What do they sound like?

You wouldn't know it at first, but Mahjongg can actually play a mean game of mahjongg.

Audio jungle

By Nathan Brown · Wednesday, April 16,2008 12:13 p.m.

When explaining music to others, I have always found it difficult trying to decide how to define a band that’s just a few degrees left of normal. Mahjongg has not made this task any easier.

"Keanu, not all of us can be as well-versed in quantum physics, Japanese poetry and kung fu as you!"

Kings of conspiracy

By Cory Barker · Wednesday, April 16,2008 12:11 p.m.

It used to be that if a viewer wanted to see a gritty police story, they’d turn to the silver screen.

Beyond the brew

By Andrea Alumbaugh · Wednesday, April 16,2008 12:09 p.m.

Beer may be its namesake, but Upland Brewing Company should also be as renowned for its restaurant as for its beer.

ZABOL PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN - APRIL 2: Afghan detainees are walked to a Chinook helicopter for transport by Special Operation Forces after a joint village raid between U.S. Special Forces and the Afghan National Army April 2, 2004 in southeast Afghanistan. U.S. Special Forces and the Afghan National Army, trained by special forces and U.S. Marines, are together stepping up the hunt for Taliban and al Qaeda forces. The deployment of the ANA to the southeast marks the first time the army has been seen by locals in this region. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images)

America's 'Dark Side'

By Doug Evans · Wednesday, April 16,2008 11:59 a.m.

Given our country’s controversial involvement in the conflict in Iraq, “Taxi to the Dark Side,” winner of the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, is arguably the most important film of this young century.

Sidetracked

By Alex Cohen · Wednesday, April 16,2008 11:39 a.m.

Alex Cohen grades this week’s hottest tracks.

'Soylent Green' for all

By Amanda Lowry · Wednesday, April 16,2008 11:38 a.m.

Charlton Heston’s death April 5 has fueled much nostalgia about his classics: “The Ten Commandments,” “Planet of the Apes,” “Ben Hur.” And yet, no one has been pointing to the most famous line in Heston’s film career: “Soylent Green is people!”

Fashion Shock

By Gabrijel Gelic · Wednesday, April 16,2008 11:35 a.m.

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is definitely not just about the music. This annual festival, which features alternative rock, hip-hop and electronica, is home to some of the world’s hottest fashions.

IU alumnus to hold events for Virginia Tech anniversary today

By Allison Tyra · Wednesday, April 16,2008 2:26 a.m.

Bloomington resident and IU alumnus Jeffrey Schauss has organized two “Time of Remembrance” events to spread awareness to remember the victims of the Virginia Tech shootings today, the first anniversary of the massacre. One event will be held at noon at First United Church and the other will take place at 5 p.m. in Dunn Meadow.

Hoosier help

By Lee Hurwitz · Wednesday, April 16,2008 2:25 a.m.

The Hoosier Hills Food Bank has faced supply shortages recently. Donations have increased, but so has need - the food bank now provides food to 20,000 in the area people a month.

Military promotes awareness of personnel living on campus

By David Schlegel · Wednesday, April 16,2008 2:20 a.m.

About 10 people from at least four branches of the military – including the Army, Navy, National Guard and Marines – came together with the IU College Republicans Tuesday to show support for the men and women in the armed forces currently serving overseas.

IUPD investigates 2 weekend sexual assault cases

By Sarah Brubeck · Wednesday, April 16,2008 2:16 a.m.

The IU Police Department is investigating two sexual assaults that reportedly occurred over the weekend. Police say one occurred at a fraternity house and the other happened in a dorm room.

Students host ‘butt-grabbing’ event

By Emily Campion · Wednesday, April 16,2008 12:29 a.m.

Butts are everywhere. Cigarette butts, that is. And sophomore Bryan Messersmith wants to do something about it.

Local options offer new opportunities for unwanted items

By Amanda Bridgman · Wednesday, April 16,2008 12:28 a.m.

Whether Bloomington residents want to get a new lamp for free, give away an old shower curtain or buy a cheap window, they have a couple of options for getting recycled goods. Freecycle.org and the Monroe County Habitat for Humanity ReStore both offer outlets for people to trade old items.

Students can still sign up for RPS summer housing

Wednesday, April 16,2008 12:24 a.m.

The residence halls close at 10 a.m. May 3. However, if students are registered for summer classes, they can choose to live in the housing provided by Residential Programs and Services.

IU switches to federal direct loans

By IDS staff and Ab D. Phillip · Wednesday, April 16,2008 12:23 a.m.

This fall, students on the IU-Bloomington campus will be borrowing directly from the federal treasury instead of Sallie Mae, a private lender, said Roger Thompson, vice provost for enrollment management.

Guns 'n' God

By Tristan Reitz · Wednesday, April 16,2008 12:16 a.m.

Roughly four years ago, I remember hearing one of the most inane campaign quotes ever. It went something like, “Who would you want protecting your family: George Bush with a shotgun or John Kerry with his snowboard?”

Around the World

By AP Reports and Abisalom Omolo · Wednesday, April 16,2008 12:15 a.m.

Pope Benedict XVI said Tuesday he was “deeply ashamed” of the clergy sexual abuse scandal in the Roman Catholic Church and will work to keep pedophiles out of the priesthood, addressing the toughest issue facing the American church as he began his first papal trip to the United States.

Yes, we could

By Nathan Dixon · Wednesday, April 16,2008 12:15 a.m.

Little 500 has come and gone. I am not sure if it lived up to my expectations, but I awoke on Sunday morning feeling as though I had had one of those definitive college experiences. Now that I am done with that, I can go back to musing about the political mysteries of our time. Little 500 is actually the perfect catalyst for such thinking because of two events in particular.

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