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Stop being pimped

By Alyson Brodsy and Rahsaan D. Bartet · Thursday, Nov. 6,2003 12:30 a.m.

Let's get things straight. I don't like Robert Johnson, the creator of Black Entertainment Television, nor do I like the Reverend Jesse Jackson. But before we discuss Johnson and Jackson, let's play a little game of "Ghettopoly."

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Is Bush's recovery worth it?

By Alyson Brodsy and Jim Harper · Thursday, Nov. 6,2003 12:28 a.m.

The economic news cycle experienced a bit of a change of pace last week. For once, it was good. The news was that our Gross Domestic Product (GDP -- the measure of economic output) grew by 7.4 percent in the third quarter of this year.

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Book 'em Danno

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Nov. 6,2003 12:27 a.m.

While the Feds are spending all their time scoping out Tony Soprano's house, they are totally unaware of a racket taking place far away from the battleground of New Jersey.

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Democrats criticize Dean for comments

By Alyson Brodsy and Ron Fournier · Thursday, Nov. 6,2003 12:15 a.m.

NASHUA, N.H. -- Howard Dean's rivals sought to undercut his front-running status Wednesday, criticizing the former Vermont governor's comments on the Confederate flag and his unwillingness to apologize.

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Managers play big role for Hoosiers

By Zack Eldridge · Thursday, Nov. 6,2003 12:14 a.m.

You won't find their names on the stat sheet following a game. In fact, they haven't seen action in a match in their college careers. Yet they are considered members of the team. Many fans might take for granted the job they do. They get equipment for players both before and after games and practice. They are the managers for the men's soccer team, and they happen to be brothers.

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Dancers get 'spiritual' at Buskirk

By Gillian Hurley · Thursday, Nov. 6,2003 12:07 a.m.

In a whirlwind of emotion, the dancers of the African American Dance Company are eager to express the historic and holistic nature of their performance.

Oh, the horror!

By Natalie A. Trout · Thursday, Nov. 6,2003 12 a.m.

Horror is described in the dictionary as an intense, painful feeling of repugnance and fear. By that definition, horror is definitely not something viewers feel in today's so-called "horror" films.

Warm and cuddly family fun

By C. Warner Sills and Jenny Mancino · Thursday, Nov. 6,2003 12 a.m.

Disney once again has created a light-hearted moral tale that celebrates family togetherness while teaching a young audience they may find brotherly love in the most surprising places.

Rock out the rest of the 2003 with our Fall/Winter Concert Planner

By C. Warner Sills and Doug Smith and Phil McLaughlin · Thursday, Nov. 6,2003 12 a.m.

So you can't saddle up for an entire three-to-four day weekend and make it an official road trip. That happens -- well, school happens -- and the mid-to-late semester pinch on finances happens too. But you want to kick the B-town scene for a spell, where do you turn? Indianapolis and Louisville host some of the best acts coming around throughout the remainder of the semester with the convenience of the getting there and back in a 24-hour period.

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No drama needed in this LBC

By C. Warner Sills and Josh Kastrinsky · Thursday, Nov. 6,2003 12 a.m.

I don't want to say I'm sorry/ I just want to drink beer and play Atari." The lyric embodies the newest cut from Chicago's neo-reggae punk-pop quintet Lucky Boys Confusion. With Commitment, the band provides a 45-minute punch of power-pop with a reggae twist.

Jesus takes on machines ... again

By -Alec Toombs · Thursday, Nov. 6,2003 12 a.m.

In 1999 when The Matrix debuted, it was rightfully declared an instant classic. This past summer came The Matrix Reloaded. The flick didn't connect with audiences or critics nearly as well as its predecessor did though I dug it.

Pink Floyd shines in new dvd

By C. Warner Sills and Doug Evans · Thursday, Nov. 6,2003 12 a.m.

Just two years before Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd was in its prime with most of its famous lineup still intact. The original members, minus founding guitarist Syd Barrett, are featured in the new Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii (The Director's Cut) DVD and for that reason alone it is worth checking out.

Acting Out

By C. Warner Sills and Dana Robinson · Thursday, Nov. 6,2003 12 a.m.

Almost every third baby conceived in America is killed by an abortion. While some view this fact as alarmingly immoral, others view abortion as a right every woman should possess.

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One last shout from the 'Street'

By C. Warner Sills and -Nate Bethea · Thursday, Nov. 6,2003 12 a.m.

Throughout 2002 and up until about two weeks before his death last December, former Clash frontman Joe Strummer had been hard at work with his group the Mescaleros, and their new album Streetcore encompasses those results.

'Rogue Squadron' returns for a 3rd strike

By C. Warner Sills and David Antognoli · Thursday, Nov. 6,2003 12 a.m.

Rebel Strike, the next chapter in the space shooter Rogue Squadron series, finally allows players to step out of the cockpit for some of the missions. Rebel Strike also grants players command of a variety of non-starship vehicles, such as AT-ST walkers and speeder bikes.

Avoiding the second-album slump

By -Alec Toombs · Thursday, Nov. 6,2003 12 a.m.

Two years ago, the Strokes catapulted to the pinnacle of rock's musical spectrum with its critically acclaimed debut Is This It. Now, after serious bouts of touring, a failed collaboration with producer extraordinaire Nigel Godrich (Beck, Radiohead) and a return to former boardman Gordon Raphael, the furious fivesome have avoided the dreaded sophomore slump and hit pay dirt with Room on Fire.

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