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By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 3,2004 11:57 p.m.

South Bend man sentenced to 175 years for group attack on woman SOUTH BEND -- A man was sentenced to 175 years in prison for his role in a group attack on a woman who was repeatedly raped, then shot by another man and left in a park wounded with a bullet in her head. Judge Roland W. Chamblee sentenced Terrease Nesbitt, 22, to 20 years each for rape and criminal deviate conduct, and to 50 years for the attempted murder of the woman.

Black, white and Red all over

By Alyson Brodsy and Paul Musgrave · Wednesday, March 3,2004 11:57 p.m.

SHANGHAI -- What is a free press? It has to be more than a prolific media industry. After all, there are plenty of newspapers here in the People's Republic, great stacks of them on every corner. But all newspapers are censored by China's Communist Party, and so no newspapers criticize the government even as mildly as Western papers do.

For your consideration

By Alyson Brodsy and Jack Silverstein · Wednesday, March 3,2004 11:55 p.m.

I guess I should start by saying I am a non-practicing Jew with a limited theological background, though I am learning more every day. The following are my questions and thoughts concerning the film, "The Passion of the Christ," and other faith/religion-related topics. These questions and thoughts are not intended to disprove anything; they are simply reactions stemming from an honest curiosity and search for knowledge.

Council discusses gay marriage

By Lindsey Jancek and Lindsay Jancek · Wednesday, March 3,2004 11:54 p.m.

Wednesday night's Bloomington City Council meeting saw a continuance of Bloomington and Indiana residents' quarrel over gay marriage In response to recent events surrounding the controversy over the amendment proposal to legally define marriage by the Indiana General Assembly, members of the newly formed BloomingPride voiced their opinions on the matter.

Davis to lead task force

By Holly Johnson and Holy Johnson · Wednesday, March 3,2004 11:53 p.m.

Gov. Joe Kernan announced the creation of a new task force last week that will evaluate the efficiency of Indiana's military bases. Lt. Gov. Kathy Davis will spearhead the committee's initiatives, working closely with the Southern Indiana Business Alliance, as well as personnel at state bases. According to an executive order Kernan filed Feb. 20, the task force will primarily address the issues of improving existing infrastructure and engaging state universities, as well as the private sector for research projects.

Unclear our airwaves

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 3,2004 11:52 p.m.

Janet, your nipple ruined everything. Or, at least Janet Jackson's flashed breast during the Super Bowl broke the last barrier, and gone with it is our last bit of tolerance for people who pushed the envelope on television and radio. But when everybody overreacted to Janet's bosom, they proverbially threw a gallon of kerosene on an already fiery attempt to clean up the airwaves.

Student-run consulting business finds niche at IU

By Haley Beck · Wednesday, March 3,2004 11:48 p.m.

Janus Consulting Institute is in many ways just like any other consulting firm. What sets it apart is the fact that it is entirely student run.

Sigma Chi's secrets offered on eBay before removal

By David A. Nosko · Wednesday, March 3,2004 11:46 p.m.

One person's trash is another person's treasure. Just not if it involves secret fraternity documents. Feb. 19 an eBay user posted the Sigma Chi fraternity ritual guide for a starting bid of $25. "This 136-page document contains all of the secrets of the fraternity including initiation, chapter meetings, and everything having to do with the ritual," the item description stated.

IU's Hilltop offers garden of opportunities

By Cecelia Wolford · Wednesday, March 3,2004 11:45 p.m.

Freshman Trisha Johnson was very excited to hear about the Hilltop Gardening and Nature Center's individual plots for sale. "I loved to garden at home, but really miss it at school," Johnson said. "I would definitely like to get a garden plot of my own to use here in Bloomington.

Career Fair shows glimpse of life after IU

By Laura Kruty · Wednesday, March 3,2004 11:42 p.m.

In addition to juggling class and school activities, many IU students on the verge of graduation can add finding a job to their to-do list. The second -annual Multicultural Career Fair held Wednesday in the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center helped ease students' anxieties about life after IU.

From Tron to Tyree, this DVD pleases me

By John Barnett · Wednesday, March 3,2004 11:07 p.m.

With the Federal Communications Commission policing the content of television at extreme levels these days, it's amazing that Dave Chappelle's brilliantly racy sketch comedy series has lasted as long as it has. Comedy Central's wise decision to release season one of "Chappelle's Show" on DVD in uncensored form should delight Dave's fans while at the same time twisting Bill O'Reilly's skivvies in knots.

He's Dave Chappelle, bitch!

By Doug Evans · Wednesday, March 3,2004 11:05 p.m.

If you have not yet had the chance to check out "Chappelle's Show" on Comedy Central, hop to it, bitches. Dave Chappelle's brilliantly offensive style of comedy reaches heights which few comedians dare to climb, touching on issues of race and poking fun at every ethnic group … even Rick James. The show is worth watching if only to see how far Comedy Central pushes the limits of what's acceptable for cable television, and no one does this better than Chappelle.

Get Enthused! 'Curb' is changing the sitcom

By -Brandon Tucker · Wednesday, March 3,2004 11:03 p.m.

The big TV networks have a big problem: the kiddies aren't gobbling up their sitcoms like the old days. Of the top ten shows (according to Nielsen Media during the week of Feb. 16-22), only two, "Friends" and "Everybody Loves Raymond" (both well past their prime) are situation comedies. The rest of the top ten is rounded out with both nights of "American Idol," drama series and reality shows.

Western 'Missing' quite a lot

By -Jenny Kobiela · Wednesday, March 3,2004 11 p.m.

Old style Westerns are hard to come by, and Ron Howard tries desperately to deliver one which is politically correct enough for today's audiences.

'Matchstick' a steal on DVD

By Tony Sams · Wednesday, March 3,2004 10:58 p.m.

Roy Waller (Nicolas Cage) continually reminds people during "Matchstick Men" that he is not a con man, but rather a con artist. "I don't take people's money," he says explaining the difference. "They give it to me." The sentiment works well. This isn't just a regular con movie; it's a clever and classy rendition of what could have been the same old song-and-dance.

Metal impresarios use 'Music as a Weapon'

By C. Warner Sills and Benjames Derrick · Wednesday, March 3,2004 10:53 p.m.

Disturbed, Chevelle, Taproot and Unloco had so much fun on the Music as a Weapon II Tour they decided to put together a CD/DVD chronicling it. Both the tour and CD have the exact same music -- excepting a bonus video for Disturbed's "Liberate."

'Schizophrenic' more like 'Nymphomaniac'

By Diana Tychsen · Wednesday, March 3,2004 10:50 p.m.

JC Chasez was diagnosed with the wrong disease. The former *NSYNC-er's recently-released solo debut, entitled Schizophrenic, should have hit stores with the more appropriate title of Nymphomaniac. There is an absurd amount of sexual innuendoes, most of which are downright funny considering JC used to run around wearing mouse-ears on "The Mickey Mouse Club" a decade ago.

'Fire' a Clause worth fighting for

By -Alec Toombs · Wednesday, March 3,2004 10:46 p.m.

English art rockers the Cooper Temple Clause will likely overwhelm listeners with its eclectic and all together heady mix of pop, jazz, metal and electronica, and that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Frusciante finds clarity in the 'Shadows'

By -Kehla West · Wednesday, March 3,2004 10:43 p.m.

John Frusciante's fourth solo album, Shadows Collide with People, is a scatterbrained, eclectic tour de force and a joy to listen to. His guitar work, so sharp and funky for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, mellows for his solo work, and to beautiful effect.

'Fog' very clear and educational

By Tony Sams · Wednesday, March 3,2004 10:38 p.m.

The old story goes that when Robert S. McNamara, then the president of Ford Motor Company, was asked by newly elected President John F. Kennedy to join the Cabinet, McNamara was hesitant because he was unsure he had the credentials.