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Royale with cheese

By C. Warner Sills · Thursday, April 21,2005 12 a.m.

As an American currently living in Spain, I have become very perceptive to the differences between the United States and Europe. Sure, most people in my position will tell you their horror stories about being fed weird exotic dishes, or how they had a run-in with some crazy locals. (I might add that since being here I have tried almost every part of the pig imaginable, and encountered numerous crazy locals, who enjoy taunting Americans with obscenities and chasing pigeons in the plaza on a regular basis.) But I've decided to write about the subtle differences across the Atlantic, mainly those regarding popular culture. To quote Vincent Vega, "It's the little things."

Wax Museum

The same old Garbage

By John Barnett · Thursday, April 21,2005 12 a.m.

Garbage formed in 1993 amidst a flurry of similar established acts like Sonic Youth and My Bloody Valentine, but while those bands relied totally on their minimalistic walls of sound and brooding lyrics, Garbage infused their tracks with serious pop hooks that, while radio-friendly, didn't insult their fans' intelligence. With producer extraordinaire Butch Vig controlling the boards and edgy Scottish chanteuse Shirley Manson's come-hither vocals everpresent, Garbage's self-titled debut became an MTV staple during the "Buzz Bin" era. Their two following discs, Version 2.0 and Beautiful Garbage, had their hits, but were generally panned.

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Almodóvar's erotic 'Education'

By Rob O'Connor and Robert O'Connor · Thursday, April 21,2005 12 a.m.

Pedro Almodóvar's (of "Talk to Her" fame) newest film, "Bad Education," is a campy noir thriller told through three interwoven stories. The first is the story of Enrique (Fele Martinéz), a film director, who is paid a visit by Ignacio, his grade school friend and first love. Ignacio (Gael García Bernal), now an actor, has a script he wants Enrique to read partially based on their relationship in grade school. The second story takes place in the imagination of Enrique as he reads the script.

Dead Sisters

History of humor

By Karen Green · Thursday, April 21,2005 12 a.m.

It's Monday night at Bear's Place Ale House and Eatery, 1316 E. 3rd St., and as people funnel through the dimly lit bar toward the back, they pass a short corridor without glancing at the autographed portraits lining the walls.

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The Roots rock hip-hop for everyone

By Adam Aasen · Thursday, April 21,2005 12 a.m.

In a Little 500 weekend which featured a race, a spring football game and my 21st birthday, the highlight for me was seeing my favorite hip-hop group: the Roots. The four-member band (rapper Black Thought, bassist Hub, keyboardist Kamal and drummer ?uestlove), performed Thursday night at the IU Auditorium in a welcome return to the annual Little 500 concert.

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'Hotel' boasts great acting, so-so DVD extras

By John Barnett · Thursday, April 21,2005 12 a.m.

The 1994 genocide of the Tutsis minority by the Hutu extremists in Rwanda is the central focus of Irish filmmaker Terry George's "Hotel Rwanda," a film of significant emotional power undercut by made-for-tv conventions.

Salad Safety

Who stole all the special features?

By Mark Perlman and Mark Perlman-Price · Thursday, April 21,2005 12 a.m.

"Ocean's Twelve," Steven Soderbergh's recent follow-up to the 2001 remake, "Ocean's Eleven," was a box-office hit and now it's looking to gain some more cash on DVD. The hype and familiarity of a sequel always guarantees a good audience, and "Ocean's Twelve" didn't disappoint; mainly because Soderbergh didn't try to stray from the formula that proved successful in the first film.

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Ask the advisor

By Mark Goodner · Wednesday, April 20,2005 3:42 p.m.

Q: So what's the big deal about academic advising? Why is it so important?

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Ask the advisor

By Mark Goodner · Wednesday, April 20,2005 3:42 p.m.

Q: Why the new column? A few weeks ago I was talking with my advising colleagues (we do that a lot), and we thought a new outreach strategy might be a good public service to offer the campus community.

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Kinsey Confidential

By Ab D. Phillip · Wednesday, April 20,2005 3:30 p.m.

Question: Why aren't any alternative methods talked about to prevent pregnancy on your Web site or in the student newspaper?

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Ask the Advisor

By Mark Goodner · Wednesday, April 20,2005 3:10 p.m.

Last week, while enjoying lunch at my favorite Kirkwood restaurant, I overheard a student at the next table telling his friend he would not be in class that afternoon b

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Kinsey Confidential

By Ab D. Phillip · Wednesday, April 20,2005 3:05 p.m.

Question: I have what sometimes is called "capnolagnia" or "smoking fetish:" viewing a young, sexy woman lighting a cigarette, taking a drag and exhaling smoke makes me feel incredibly aroused.

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Mexico beats IU soccer 2-1

By Steve Slivka · Wednesday, April 20,2005 2:22 a.m.

The Mexican U-17 National Team stopped IU's attempt at a perfect spring slate. Some of the Mexican players have experience playing professionally in Mexico, and they used that domestic and international experience by applying pressure and physical challenges early to IU as Mexico defeated the Hoosiers 2-1 in front of 3,472 fans Tuesday at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

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Joseph Ratzinger served as long-time aide to John Paul II

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, April 20,2005 2:22 a.m.

VATICAN CITY -- Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany, the Roman Catholic Church's leading hard-liner, was elected pope Tuesday in the first conclave of the new millennium. He chose the name Benedict XVI and called himself "a simple, humble worker." Ratzinger, the first German pope in centuries, emerged onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, where he waved to a wildly cheering crowd of tens of thousands and gave his first blessing.

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Conclave elects German cardinal as new pope

By Rick Newkirk · Wednesday, April 20,2005 2:22 a.m.

While Father Dan Atkins drilled along during St. Paul Catholic Center's business meeting Tuesday afternoon, a fellow cleric's cell phone interrupted discussions. He suddenly had a premonition. "I looked over and said, 'Habemus Papam.'"

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Dean invited to NCAA conference

By Andrew Petersen · Wednesday, April 20,2005 2:07 a.m.

Like a lot of students, IU wrestler Max Dean will head to Florida this summer. Thanks to the NCAA, his trip to Disney World will be free. Dean, a redshirt freshman, was named as the Hoosiers' representative to the 2005 NCAA Leadership Conference, being held May 29 through June 2 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Dean was one of 325 student athletes chosen from more than 1,100 applications.

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Ball State piles up runs, rolls over Hoosiers 17-4

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, April 20,2005 2:06 a.m.

It has been more than two weeks since the IU baseball team has seen home. It seems that much time away from Sembower Field has taken a toll on the Hoosiers. IU was smothered by Ball State 17-4 Tuesday at Diamond Field. The 19-16 Hoosiers dropped their fourth game in their last five and come home with a 3-9 conference record heading into Big Ten play this weekend.

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Hoosiers make trip to Missouri for non-conference doubleheader

By Kevin Dwire · Wednesday, April 20,2005 2:05 a.m.

After losing four games to ranked opponents this weekend, the IU women's softball team will travel to Columbia, Mo. to face the University of Missouri Tigers in a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon. The Hoosiers faced two of the nation's top teams this weekend in No. 16 Northwestern and No. 1 Michigan, but the team was unable to come away with a win.

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Volunteer group lacks IU funding

By Andrea Opperman · Wednesday, April 20,2005 1:46 a.m.

From organizing a senior citizens' prom to aiding in the care of kids at the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington, the Volunteer Student Bureau is staying busy. The organization facilitates student involvement in the community and helps contribute to the personal growth of students, according to the Web site.

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Representation rights challenged

By Lindsey Jancek and Lindsay Jancek · Wednesday, April 20,2005 1:45 a.m.

Students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences might be surprised to discover a different set of rules than the rest of the Bloomington campus if they violate the student codes of academic misconduct at IU. Matt Dattilo, associate director for public relations for the IU Student Association Department of Student Rights, is challenging COAS' policy, which does not allow advisers to speak on a student's behalf at a formal misconduct hearing.

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