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Punishment is well-deserved

By Benjames Derrick and Benjamin Derrick · Thursday, Sept. 16,2004 12 a.m.

With the help of comic legend executive producer Stan Lee, Marvel Comics produces a fine production better than "Daredevil." Though this movie is about as good as "Spiderman," "The Punisher" veers from the blockbuster route as it portrays a gritty tale of this disturbed character.

Smith grows up, audience doesn't

By -Alec Toombs · Thursday, Sept. 16,2004 12 a.m.

Kevin Smith's "Jersey Girl" never had a chance in wake of "Gigli" and the whole Bennifer media fiasco. This is unfortunate, as the film, Smith's first departure from the View Askewniverse, is not only good; it's his most mature work since "Chasing Amy."

Fall TV preview: Born to suck

By Tony Sams · Thursday, Sept. 16,2004 12 a.m.

It's that time again: lots of new crap on television. But with all your classes, required sleep, occasional homework, flagrant drunkenness and finding time for your significant other, you just don't have time to watch all the new shows. Never fear -- this is what they pay me for.

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Martha Stewart says she is prepared for prison

By Erin McClam · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2004 11:58 p.m.

NEW YORK -- Millionaire executive Martha Stewart announced Wednesday that she had decided to begin her prison sentence for lying about a stock trade as soon as possible. "I must reclaim my good life," she said, adding she hoped to be home in time to plant a spring garden.

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IU senior operates online business

By Brittany Hite · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2004 11:57 p.m.

IU's Kelley School of Business is hailed as one of the nation's top business schools. But some students want to learn outside of the classroom things that simply can't be taught. James Chappo, a senior in the Kelley School, is taking a crash course in business management. He partnered with pal and fraternity brother Chris Camerucci to develop Triton Nutrition, a Web-based nutritional supplement provider.

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The future for Kevin Smith fans

By Jake Wheeler · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2004 1:09 p.m.

Kevin Smith fans, I hope you're reading. It was just three years ago this fall that Kevin came to the IU Auditorium and talked for hours. In fact, the people running the Auditorium had to stop him and kick everybody out.

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Slam poet shows his hip-hop style

By Rick Newkirk · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2004 1:06 p.m.

Fresh. That's the first word that comes to mind after listening to Saul Williams' new self-titled album. The slam poet gives us the same intriguing lyrical sets he is famous for, but throw in some smooth jazz riffs and a few edgier hip-hop and rock-inspired beats, and the final product is a professional-sounding album that gets better each time you listen to it.

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Fall TV preview: Born to suck

By Tony Sams · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2004 1:04 p.m.

It's that time again: lots of new crap on television. But with all your classes, required sleep, occasional homework, flagrant drunkenness and finding time for your significant other, you just don't have time to watch all the new shows. Never fear -- this is what they pay me for.

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What Jackson shouldn't have done

By Amanda Trost · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2004 1:04 p.m.

It's generally a pretty bad sign when you skip the first track on a new album. The first track should draw you in, get you excited, turn you on, not push you away. But Alan Jackson seems to have missed out on this principle when putting together his new album, What I Do.

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Smith grows up, audience doesn't

By -Alec Toombs · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2004 1:02 p.m.

Kevin Smith's "Jersey Girl" never had a chance in wake of "Gigli" and the whole Bennifer media fiasco. This is unfortunate, as the film, Smith's first departure from the View Askewniverse, is not only good; it's his most mature work since "Chasing Amy."

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Punishment is well-deserved

By Benjames Derrick and Benjamin Derrick · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2004 12:59 p.m.

With the help of comic legend executive producer Stan Lee, Marvel Comics produces a fine production better than "Daredevil." Though this movie is about as good as "Spiderman," "The Punisher" veers from the blockbuster route as it portrays a gritty tale of this disturbed character.

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Game pumps up the crowd

By -Mitch Nelson · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2004 12:57 p.m.

As technology and resources increase in the video game field, there comes a point when games reach the apex of entertainment.

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10 years later, 'Clerks' still rocks

By John Barnett · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2004 12:55 p.m.

Kevin Smith's "Clerks" was one of the first films to represent Generation X so astutely dead-on. In honor of its 10th anniversary, "Clerks" has been given the royal DVD treatment, including two versions of the film, both unmuddied and clarified for the best picture and sound ever to spring from a couple cheap microphones and a 16mm black and white camera.

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Buckley left quite a legacy

By Nick Burton · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2004 12:52 p.m.

I downloaded the song "Grace" when I was a junior in high school, but for some reason it never really clicked. I had always heard how great this guy was, but it wasn't until the summer after my freshman year that I finally got the album.

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Zombie flick a mindless affair

By -Alec Toombs · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2004 12:51 p.m.

What's one to think of a horror movie if the idea of seeing the God-forsaken mess a second time is scarier than whatever took place onscreen? Obviously, very little.

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'80s band still 'Shout'ing

By Melissa Harrold · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2004 12:49 p.m.

They've been out of the game for a while, but '80s synth-pop group Tears for Fears have broken out of their hiatus with an album that's as "sweet as homemade apple pie," as they call one song in their liner notes.

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(Literally) Underground Rock

By George Lyle IV · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2004 12:46 p.m.

Four up-and-coming rock bands played to a packed venue last Friday night. Holy Bible, Verktum, Lords and Raiders of the Lost Sparks came, saw and rocked the house. Literally.

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Anatomy of a mosh pit

By Benjames Derrick and Benjamin Derrick · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2004 12:46 p.m.

Nowadays, guttural vocals, double bass drumming and mosh pits are not only common but expected elements in the world of heavy metal and punk rock. Moshing is a form of dance interpreting angry, loud, rebellious and masculine music.

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Hang up on reality to like this thriller

By Jake Wheeler · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2004 12:37 p.m.

Rule number one when watching any Hollywood movie: Suspend reality. In fact, don't just suspend reality, throw it out the window and run it over as you drive off. "Cellular" is a thriller for which this rule fits perfectly.

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Herbert delivers State of University speech

By Mike Malik · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2004 2:05 a.m.

As IU President Adam Herbert approached the podium in the Frangipani Room of the Indiana Memorial Union, more than 200 pairs of eyes watched him intently while just as many sets of ears waited to hear what would be his first State of the University address since he took office last year. The title of Herbert's speech was "Strengthening the Foundations for Distinction," and that is exactly what he did by proposing numerous goals to improve the University.

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