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All that could have been ...and more

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

For those of who think Trent Reznor has lost a step with age and sold out, what with a more radio-friendly recent album, a shorter haircut and his getting in shape, you're wrong. Beside You In Time is a great performance from one of the greatest artists of our time. This DVD documents the winter leg of Nine Inch Nails' North American "With Teeth" tour at Oklahoma City and El Paso.

Will Ferrell's 'Truman Show'

By Michael Zennie and Olivia Morales · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Emma Thompson's character in "Stranger than Fiction" has an interesting habit. She is a veritable chain smoker but is never seen snuffing out a cigarette in any way that could be considered traditional. She spits into a napkin, then rolls the cigarette butt into the paper, carefully twisting it around the cigarette and then putting the used napkin in her pocket. She won't flick the ash or put the cigarette out on the ground because she is conscious and has no wish to disrupt her environment. It took me three viewings of the film to figure out the habit. My point? Though this habit is never verbally explained in the film, it has the incredible benefit of providing needed depth and intricacy to a minor character. Specificity and subtlety this well-used is rare, even in the best-written movies.

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Why McRobbie matters

By Brian J. McFillen and Brain J. McFillen · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Last Friday, the Indiana Daily Student looked at student reactions to the selection of Michael McRobbie as the next IU president. In what’s becoming this semester’s theme, the article found that students were apathetic toward the announcement and ignorant of not merely its possible significance, but even its occurrence.

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Open to everyone

By Zack Teibloom · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

For Alan, a 55-year-old father, it was a “coming-out party.” Just one week after his wife filed divorce papers when she found him in stages of undress with another man, he came to a gay bar in Bloomington – his first time in a gay bar in 20 years. It felt like “the weight of the world” was lifted off his shoulders, he said. Whether they are first-time patrons celebrating their independence or regulars coming in to catch up with old friends, the owners of the two gay bars in town stressed everyone is welcome at the bars, regardless of sex or orientation. Many will also find that these bars attract straight customers and aren’t that different from any other Bloomington bar.

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Student hopes to raise $1,500 for mini-marathon

By Anna Radtke · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

IU student Kelly Hannon will be running approximately 13 miles in the Indianapolis mini-marathon May 5. Not only is she busy training right now, she is working to raise a total of $1,500 from sponsors. The money will go to Middle Way House, a Bloomington organization that, according to its Web site, works to empower women and children who have been victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault by “implementing or sponsoring activities and programs aimed at achieving individual and social change.”

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IU researchers develop ‘biosensors’

By Jessica Anderson · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

A new technology developed by IU researchers will help patients recovering from surgery and others in long-term care who suffer from sepsis, or an infection in their bloodstreams.

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Hoosier mayor

By Aparna Venkatraman · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

During the next mayoral election, one question will be burning in the minds of Bloomington voters: Hoosier mayor?

Biopic does justice to a great man

By Alyson Brodsy , John Barnett and Dave Dawson · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

I can vaguely remember sitting in seventh-grade social studies watching Richard Attenborough's "Gandhi" in 40-minute installments over five days. I slept through half of it, passed notes during most of the rest and, in hindsight, had no idea what I was missing. For those who complain about movies just because they're long, your time and tastes might be better suited seeing "Wild Hogs" this weekend, but for anyone who wants to see the story of a great man's life done justice, however long it takes, "Gandhi's" got your number.

Plane Hits Home

Police: Man meant to kill self, daughter in Bedford plane crash

By Alyson Brodsy and Tom Davies · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

BEDFORD – “I’ve got her, and you’re not going to get her.” Beth Johnson heard those words from her ex-husband Monday morning, shortly before he crashed his rented single-engine plane into his former mother-in-law’s southern Indiana home, killing himself and the couple’s 8-year-old daughter.

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LIVE FROM THE BEEHIVE

By Alyson Brodsy and Zach Pollakoff · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

WIUX doesn't condone fake IDs because, let's face it, the ones they used to make in Eigenmann were terrible. Your older brother's ID won't work at Nick's, and the threat of being arrested will totally ruin your Thirsty Thursday. But if you're a music fan in Bloomington, it sucks to be under 21.

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A presidential to-do list

By Jacob Stewart and Jake Stewart · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Dear Michael McRobbie, So, you’re going to be the 18th President of IU … Congratulations! I’ll bet that you’ll do a fine job managing the University, dealing with faculty issues, overseeing research, yada yada yada...

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'Black Snake' groan

By Benny Goldman and Alisha Chaudhary · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

It's hard to believe, but in less than a year there have been two movies starring Samuel L. Jackson with the word "Snake" in the titles. Both have featured gimmicks so goofy that most viewers can't wait to fast-forward to the "good part." In this case, it's seeing Christina Ricci chained to Jackson's radiator while a bewildered observer states: "A half-naked white woman chained up in your house?!" While "Black Snake Moan" doesn't disappoint when it comes to delivering this scene, it does on almost every other level.

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Facebook pictures result in fight at Dunnhill Apartments

By Alexandra R. Moses · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

A 20-year-old IU student was punched by another woman early Tuesday morning during a fight that stemmed from pictures on Facebook, Bloomington Police said. Lauren Nickell, 21, was arrested for battery, a misdemeanor, said BPD Detective Sgt. Jeff Canada, reading from the police report.

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Loving living

By Craig Shank and Michael Reschke · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

There is too much about this band and album to love. If you are opposed to listening to it based on the politics, I would argue that the quality of these songs is enough to let you look past the message and see this album for what it is. Living with the Living is an album that contains respect for traditions, a flair for breaking them and a boldness that could help serve as inspiration for other bands that may be too punk for punk.

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Fall break proposed for IU in ’08

By Shannon McEnerney · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

At a meeting Tuesday, the Bloomington Faculty Council discussed a proposal for an academic calendar year including a Labor Day holiday and a fall semester midterm recess.

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You might be famous if ...

By Alyson Brodsy and Joanna Borns · Wednesday, March 7,2007 12 a.m.

Fame is a nebulous concept these days. The Internet is always watching you, and reality TV has become a new food group. You could be famous and not even know it. Even if there are 20 videos of you lip-syncing to Fleetwood Mac on YouTube and you have 599 MySpace friends, there's a chance you might not be a celebrity. Look for the following warning signs of fame to be sure.

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