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Mediocrity 'rules' on rapper's new CD

By Jimmy Rae · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 9:25 p.m.

Yes, the graspy sounding, thug-friendly voice of Ja Rule is back with his newest album, R.U.L.E. He's been a busy man since 1999's debut album, Venni Vetti Vecci, putting out an album every year for his hip-hop fans.

Album puts John on right 'road'

By -Nate Bethea · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 9:23 p.m.

Maybe it was Ryan White's, Giovanni Versace's or Princess Diana's death, but something made Elton John despondent and slowed-down for the entire duration of the '90s.

Many shades of Slim Shady

By John Barnett · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 9:20 p.m.

Eminem's major label debut, The Slim Shady LP, showcased Slim Shady, his manic and often twisted alter ego. His sophomore stunner, The Marshall Mathers LP, presented Marshall Mathers, a complex man with a dark past and a dysfunctional family.

Sequel teeters on edge of absurdity

By Amanda Trost · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 9:14 p.m.

In Renee Zellweger's second attempt at the wildly-successful character of Bridget Jones, one must always keep in mind the movie title -- "The Edge of Reason" -- because that's exactly where the movie keeps you: hanging on the edge between reality and complete disbelief.

Reminiscent title, redundant film

By -Alec Toombs · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 9:11 p.m.

Brett Ratner is a director who unfairly gets a lot of flack among fanboys. For all intensive purposes he's just as bad as Michael Bay (who I also like), Renny Harlin (who I occasionally like), Jan de Bont (who directed "Speed," which gives him a wee bit of leeway) and Uwe Boll (who directed "House of the Dead," and thus deserves a lifetime in cinematic purgatory).

Chucky's seed withers, dies

By Rhett Umphress · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 9:09 p.m.

"Seed of Chucky" is the fifth film in the "Child's Play" series. The film takes a large step away from the four previous films in terms of style, however.

Animated Tom Hanks flick wrecks, burns

By Laurinda Lee · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 9:06 p.m.

Boys and girls, please welcome "The Polar Express," Hollywood's 21st century, $140 million dollar, computer generated picture book you can now read on the big screen.

Oscar-worthy film is a poignant portrait

By Tony Sams · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 9:01 p.m.

It's been 25 years since IU was featured predominantly in a movie. That movie -- 1979's "Breaking Away" -- was a coming-of-age film set in Bloomington.

Let's talk about sex

By Adam Aasen · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 8:50 p.m.

Dr. Alfred Kinsey was a man who enjoyed nature in its most raw forms. He started out studying the lives of gall wasps, and ended up famous for studying human sexuality -- human nature at its most basic.

School days, 'Blue' nights

By Laura Kruty · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 8:11 p.m.

The rain pours down, beating against the outside of a window on Woodburn Hall's second floor. A Miles Davis poster hangs on the wall, and piles of papers beckon from Jeff Isaac's desk and the square wooden table on which his foot is perched.

District 9 recount approved

By Alyson Brodsy and Deanna Wrenn · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 12:54 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana State Recount Commission on Tuesday approved a recount in the 9th Congressional District, expected to be the largest and most expensive recount since the commission was created.

Bush: Rice promoted to replace Powell

By Alyson Brodsy and Deb Riechmann · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 12:54 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- President George W. Bush promoted his most trusted foreign policy adviser to secretary of state Tuesday, tapping Condoleezza Rice to replace warrior-turned-diplomat Colin Powell as part of a sweeping second-term Cabinet overhaul.

center of it all

By Patrick Caldwell · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 12:54 a.m.

Every IU student knows the Indiana Memorial Union. Its status as a favorite destination for food, entertainment and between-class naps has been ingrained into the woodwork of IU since its founding 95 years ago.

Smoking policy sparks student concern

By David A. Nosko · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 12:54 a.m.

Campus community members wishing to smoke outdoors beware: The Community Council of Eigenmann Hall has declared smoking areas students must weather despite the storm.

Anti-gay protests prompt response from campus groups, IUPD

By Mike Wilson · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 12:29 a.m.

Last week anti-gay protesters exercised their right to free speech twice, convening near the law school Tuesday and in front of Franklin Hall Friday. Tuesday's protest featured slogans such as "AIDS cures fags," and "Christ is our only escape from hell," according to a Nov. 10 Indiana Daily Student article.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 12:17 a.m.

Union Board goes for 'Adult Swim' The Union Board will host an "Adult Swim" marathon at 9 p.m. tonight in the Whittenberger Auditorium. "Adult Swim" features cartoons with mature appeals, including "Family Guy," "Sealab 2021" and "Aqua Teen Hunger Force." Several of the programs shown tonight have never before aired on TV.

Nationals up next for team

By Andrew Smith and Drew Smith · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 12:15 a.m.

Every week senior Susan Hall plays soccer at Woodlawn Field in order to maintain her competitive edge as a midfielder for the IU women's club soccer team. During her four-year tenure with the team, Hall has continued to be stubborn in her love for soccer, a sport she has played since her days as an 8-year-old in northern Florida.

Despite health issues, students still tanning

By Danielle Gingerich · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 12:14 a.m.

With winter quickly approaching, many people are looking to turn their pasty-colored skin into sun-kissed bronze-colored skin, and indoor, sunless tanning beds provide that opportunity. Despite the unhealthy side effects of indoor tanning, many students and local residents are strapping on their eye goggles and flocking to tanning salons in high numbers.

Lawyer analyzes landmark case progress

By Adam Van Osdol and Adam VanOsdol · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 12:13 a.m.

Robert L. Carter, the head counsel of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People legal team that challenged school segregation in Brown v. Board of Education, has unfinished business.

Student's usage of HPER, SRSC up 4 percent since 2000

By Chris Engel · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 12:10 a.m.

IU's recreational sports department is well respected around the nation, with Sports Illustrated On Campus reporting, IU is "perhaps the nation's top recreational-sports program."

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