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After slow start, Purdue hits stride

This season has been rough for Gene Keady and his Purdue Boilermakers. Trying to fight through the Big Ten without much defense, Keady has been left feeling a little under the weather. "These games lately, my chest has been hurting," Keady said. "January and February can get long. Thank goodness the weather's been nice." Sun began to shine for the Boilermakers (11-11, 3-5 Big Ten) last week when they had two victories, beating Northwestern and Iowa. The wins took Purdue back toward the middle of the Big Ten standings after opening the conference season with five losses in six games.

A haunting and memorable tale

"In the Bedroom" is a truly haunting tale that sincerely and genuinely eats at the emotions. There are no contrivances here. Nothing is forced as things are played out subtly and gradually. We experience the life of a perfectly happy family in the wonderfully light town of Camden, New England. But lurking under the surface is a tragedy waiting to erupt. And when this shocking yet very believable disaster occurs, what unfolds before us is the absorbing, involving deterioration of this once wonderful family in this once wonderful town.

DANCE SPECTACLE

Four weeks ago, the 70-plus members of Ballet Folklorico de Mexico were faced with a quandary they never encountered in more than 50 years of touring America -- the possibility of cancelling a performance. Slated to perform for 1,500 United Nations ambassadors and their staffs Sept. 11, the 45 dancers instead ceased warming up, stretching and rehearsing, rendered immobile by news of terrorist attacks on the United States.

Early Music Festival takes the stage

In its ninth year, the Bloomington Early Music Festival explodes with more talent, diversity and precision than ever before, attempting to strengthen and enlighten the Bloomington community. The festival lasts ten days and includes 15 concerts. The festivities combine local, national and international artists, as well as 4th and 5th grade Bloomington children. Workshops, discussions and films also help the festival in completing its mission.

Penn excels in mediocre movie

Somewhere in "I Am Sam" there is a very compelling story. There is a story of a man with the intellectual capacity of a 7-year-old, and the struggles he faces raising his daughter. There is a story of a girl who will be smarter than her father by the time she gets to first grade, and the difficulties she will face in school and at home knowing that Daddy is "different" These two stories are played out in the film's first 35 minutes, at which point the filmmakers chose to abandon them in favor of a courtroom drama. It was an unfortunate decision, because it turned a very insightful and touching film into a frustrating yawner.

Knight decries Brand's words

Former basketball coach Bob Knight waived confidentiality rights to his personnel file and denounced statements by IU President Myles Brand as "false and misleading" in an affidavit filed Wednesday in the Indiana Court of Appeals. Knight also said he'd like more information about what led to his firing in September 2000 for violations of a "zero-tolerance" policy.

Digital video kills 'Tape'

Officers prepare for celebrations

Indiana State Police, Monroe County sheriffs and Bloomington and IU police officers will be in and around Bloomington for Final Four celebrations Saturday night. The IU residence halls will also increase their staff for the weekend to assist the needs of students.

Balancing tradition and courtesy

Ah, Halloween. Pumpkins, hay rides, cider, candy...toilet paper. This basic household item an alternate use come October. Some students, on and off campus and in fraternities and sororities, use toilet paper to prank.

Reaching toward the dream

Monday's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration is intended to be more than a day off for students, faculty and Bloomington residents. A variety of activities will take place Monday, including an interfaith prayer service, a concert for freedom, a unity summit and march and a celebration lecture by Mary Frances Berry, chair of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. IU students will also participate in the community-wide "A Day On! Not a Day Off," a volunteering blitz matching student organizations with community service agencies.

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Serena outduels Venus for second straight Grand Slam

WIMBLEDON, England -- They smacked strokes just as they do against anyone else. They ran down balls aggressively, too.

36 hours $405,412.17

With Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger" playing, 550 dancers ran into the gymnasium at the Health, Physical Education and Recreation building Friday night. The 11th Annual IU Dance Marathon -- a 36-hour nonstop party to benefit patients in Indianapolis' Riley Hospital for Children -- ended early Sunday morning to Queen's song, "We are the Champions."

Senior contest winner reveals his dirty secrets

Last year, senior Matt Robinson cleaned his apartment the day before he heard about the Messiest College Apartment contest. He wasn't worried: Robinson knew it wouldn't take long to duplicate his mess. This year, having forgotten about the contest, Robinson saw a banner advertisement for the Apartments.com promotion.

Student trustee named

Graduate student Sacha Willsey returned from class Monday morning to find her husband at the door, waving his arms, telling her to call the Governor's office -- she had been appointed to a two-year term as IU student trustee. Willsey said she didn't expect to get the position but was hoping. She only knew she was one of 10 graduate students nominated for the student trustee position. "I am very excited," she said. "I am very grateful, and I am very honored. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity."

Clinton: Globalization can win this war

GHENT, Belgium -- Global trade can help win the war against terrorism if the West spreads the wealth it generates more equitably, former President Bill Clinton told a conference of globalization critics Tuesday. "Not everyone who's angry is angry at the civilized world and wants to destroy it," Clinton said. "A lot are angry because they can't be a part of it."

Exorcised

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Chances are, you didn't think this could happen. IU beat defending national champion and top-ranked Duke? No way. You were correct until less than a minute remained in Thursday night's South Regional semifinal in Rupp Arena. But, all those brackets with Duke marching straight to the Final Four took a big hit, thanks to an inspirational comeback that took the Hoosiers the entire second half to complete. It was the comeback that wouldn't quit. On a team that wouldn't fold, either.

Additional inconvenience

While it's understandable that more forms of identification should be required for such an important personal document as a driver's license, the ultimate goal of the counter-terrorism action will not be achieved. Terrorists with the time, money and desire to get a license probably won't go through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) anyway. Even if they did, they could easily acquire a legitimate license by providing three fake and convincing forms of identification.

Save this for a boring Friday

In the spirit of Cheech and Chong comes "How High," a new comedy about two stoners who smoke some magical pot before taking their college entrance exams. They ace the tests, earn scholarships to Harvard and proceed to turn the prestigious school upside-down.

Awards recognize members

Kappa Alpha Theta, Pi Kappa Phi and Alpha Phi Alpha were recognized Thursday as IU's top greek chapters. The Interfraternity Council, the Panhellenic Association, the Multicultural Greek Council and the IU Pan-Hellenic Council came together to recognize the achievements of last year's greek community in the annual Greek Awards Ceremony at Alumni Hall in the Indiana Memorial Union.