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Radio station raises money for spring drive

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For the past 12 years, Bob Kissel has played the blues on Bloomington's independent radio station 98.1 WFHB-FM. "I have enjoyed the opportunity to listen to local musicians perform right next to me in the studio," said Kissel. "I have learned so much about the characters that give the blues so much soul."


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Cavemania: Kevin Burke explains primitive man

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What does Kevin Burke know about relationships? The answer would be shorter if one asked, 'What doesn't Kevin Burke know about relationships?' Kevin Burke, an IU alumnus, is the star and entire cast of the one-man show "Defending the Caveman." It takes an anti-John Gray approach to relationships. The commercial that has been airing all over Bloomington TV sums up the content of the show.


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Spoiling a good walk

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If you're worried you're not swearing enough or throwing things as often as you would like, you should really spend some time on a golf course. Today, I'm supposed to play in an annual Army ROTC golf tournament with my cadet roommate. There are a number of jokes I would like to make at this point, but I think it's best not to provoke the ire of the Army. So I will just say they are the most refined golfers ever assembled who do not equate distance off the tee with masculinity.


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Blame it on Bennie

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I had been searching for an internship for months. Finally, with less than four weeks of school left, I got a call back from The State Journal in Frankfort, Ky. "Come on down for an interview with the rest of the editors next Friday," the editor said.

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Misplacing the debt

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Although the idea of reparations for slavery is not new, it is gaining momentum in this increasingly guilt-ridden and overly-litigious society. In late March, The Associated Press reported a $1 billion lawsuit was filed by slave descendants against several U.S. and British corporations for the profits they made from the slave trade. Brown University is also leading an internal investigation to determine if it profited from slavery and would therefore owe black Americans any sort of compensation.


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Bloody liar!

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We would like to commend the IU chapter of Gamma Phi Beta this week. The sorority hosted its second-annual blood drive Tuesday. The event, which raised 75 to 100 pints last year, was held to help meet Indiana hospitals' increasing demand for blood (Indiana Daily Student, Tuesday).


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Gallery presents 10th tea party

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For almost 80 years, the Brown County Art Gallery at 1 Artist Dr. in Nashville, Ind., has been dedicated to education in the arts, cultural advancement and the creation of a greater incentive for the development of creative art and its presentation to the public.


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Choral ensemble prepares for diverse spring concert

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Continuing in the rich tradition and culture of African-American performance and the African American Arts Institute, the African American Choral Ensemble will be presenting its full spring concert this Saturday night. The African American Choral Ensemble was founded in 1975 and continues to be one of the most well-known ensembles at IU, most recently performing at the inauguration of President Adam Herbert Thursday afternoon. However, the ensemble members say their elevated status does come at a price. Eric Johnson, a senior majoring in general studies, said the practices take commitment.


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Support local music?

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Transparency time: I am in a local rock band, I have friends in local rock bands and it profits me (usually just in beer, but sometimes monetarily) for people to go to local rock shows.


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Don't turn off the TV yet

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Next week is the 10th annual national TV-Turnoff week. It's sponsored by the ironically titled TV-Turnoff Network, a nonprofit organization which encourages people to watch less television in order to "turn on life."


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The sweetest science is one sweet game

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The game once known as "Knockout Kings" has transcended to become "Fight Night 2004," a completely new experience that sets the standard for all other boxing games.


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Uninspired 'Revolution:' 'Matrix' flops

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Warner Brothers has never been renowned for their spectacular DVD's, commonly using cheap paper DVD cases and other shoddy materials. As such, it's no surprise that "The Matrix Revolutions" continues this proud tradition of mediocrity, both in its packaging and content.



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Godsmack shows its 'Other Side'

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After a six month delay, it is finally here. With underdeveloped melodies and an emotional core, Godsmack makes up for its first three albums with the acoustic EP, The Other Side. Taking influence from Alice in Chains and sharing its name with a song from 1992's Dirt, Godsmack made this EP eerily similar to 1993's Jar of Flies.


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Songs in the key of crap

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I'm going to go out on a limb and say that William Hung's Inspiration is the most legitimate product ever spawned from the "American Idol" empire. That's not really saying much, seeing as how most '80s Neil Diamond albums are far better than anything by Kelly, Clay or Ruben, but it's at least saying something.


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'Mix'-ing it up in 'The O.C.'

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Before I begin my review of Music from The O.C.: Mix 1, let me inform you of something: I love "The O.C.," I watch it every week without fail, and it captivates me.


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Only half as irritating as the old Modest Mouse

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It is great to hear that indie rock/pop trio Modest Mouse had changed its tune. It was always pretty iffy -- its music came across as intentionally difficult, and all in all they seemed to waste their potentially good songs on being agonizingly ironic and clever to appeal to overwrought hipsters.


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'Damita Jo' more like 'Damita Ho'

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In 1989 she rocked the world with Rhythm Nation 1814. In 1993 she shocked the world with Janet. Eleven years later, she shocked the world with … let's just say it wasn't her album.



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'Risky Business' revisited

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In the rules of cinema, '70s porn stars turn into drug addicts and criminals. However, apparently in the 21st century porn stars move to the suburbs and enlighten the world of overachieving, nervous high school boys.