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Have a Good Time

By Joe Livarchik · Wednesday, March 19,2008 1:08 p.m.

With each passing album, country superstar Alan Jackson seems to be campaigning for poster boy of the “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” ethos, as he has consistently released quality albums throughout the last two decades.

Tourism for hit men

By Danielle Duzenman · Wednesday, March 19,2008 1:04 p.m.

As greasy, profane and drunk as he usually is when out on the town, there is no doubt Colin Farrell can act.

The groaning dead

By Brian J. McFillen · Wednesday, March 19,2008 1:02 p.m.

George A. Romero’s “Diary of the Dead,” his fifth and latest zombie tale, opens from the viewpoint of a TV-news cameraman filming raw footage of a reporter at the scene of a murder-suicide.

"Pardon me, do you have any Grey Poupon?"

A dirty 'Job'

By Derrick Carnes · Wednesday, March 19,2008 12:55 p.m.

In 1971, the safety-deposit-box vault of Lloyd’s Bank in London was robbed. No arrests were made, and no money was ever recovered. Shortly after, the British government formally ordered the press to withhold any information they had received about the robbery. Jason Statham, the British ex-model turned credible actor who wowed us all in 2000’s “Snatch” now stars in the only film that has ever told the allegedly true story: “The Bank Job.”

Sidetracked

By Alex Cohen · Wednesday, March 19,2008 12:46 p.m.

Alex Cohen grades this week’s hottest tracks.

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Panic room

By Derrick Carnes · Wednesday, March 19,2008 12:30 p.m.

The courtroom drama genre continues to fascinate moviegoers. Most films that perform well within the boundaries of this genre incorporate a buildup of anticipation, sometimes a twist in the assumed fate of the accused, but always a tightening of the tension in the room, like the claustrophobic feeling of four walls closing in around us, all to keep us munching our popcorn and brooding over the next piece of evidence waiting to be revealed.

Workout outfits

Gym couture

By Gabrijel Gelic · Wednesday, March 19,2008 12:26 p.m.

There is no place where it is acceptable to be unfashionable, and the gym is no exception. Looking fierce in the gym is as important as looking great when you go to class or an interview.

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Coveted cheese

By Jenna Blumenfeld · Wednesday, March 19,2008 12:15 p.m.

It never ceases to amaze me how much of a difference locally grown, organic and in-season items affect the flavor of a dish. Embracing the Slow Food movement in stride, Chef Jeff Finch at Trulli Flatbread has harnessed the powerful taste of local foods, showcasing them in the restaurant’s dishes.

Roommates and IU juniors, Kiel Moore and Sarah McKee, get their equipment ready for the Step I class at the SRSC.

Let's get physical

By Katie Atkins and Caitlin Johnston · Wednesday, March 19,2008 12:08 p.m.

In the first two-and-a-half months of each year, the Student Recreational Sports Center and the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation are packed with students trying to fulfill their New Year’s resolutions and get in shape for spring break. Right after New Year’s and the weeks leading up to spring break are usually the busiest times of the year, SRSC trainer and IU junior Josh Ryan said.

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Back in Action

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Wednesday, March 19,2008 11:57 a.m.

While many students exercise heavily leading up to spring break, the motivation level falls off for some when they return to school. For one, though, this was not the case, and she returned wanting to do more than stay in shape to look good on the beach.

the 12 teams, commissioner, and snitches gather under the banner before marching to the field.

Harry Potter goes jock

By Sarah Payne · Wednesday, March 19,2008 11:54 a.m.

Intercollegiate Quidditch is sweeping the nation, one broomstick at a time. Originating from J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter,” the sport is turning the fantasy world of wizards into a reality. However, unlike Harry and his Hogwarts classmates, these mortal students cannot fly on their broomsticks and are thus getting quite the workout.

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Dakich's salary increases with interim title, revised contract

Wednesday, March 19,2008 2:37 a.m.

Both interim head coach Dan Dakich and assistant head coach Ray McCallum are guaranteed payment from the University through the 2008-2009 season, according to their revised contracts signed after the resignation of former coach Kelvin Sampson.  PODCAST:  That's What He Said  BLOG:  Basketblog

Former President Bill Clinton speaks Tuesday afternoon in Lawrenceburg. He also campaigned on behalf of his wife, presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, in Richmond and Fort Wayne.

Presidential politicking

By Trevor brown · Wednesday, March 19,2008 2:28 a.m.

Former president Bill Clinton spent Tuesday stumping through Indiana, making stops in Lawrenceburg, Richmond and Fort Wayne to drum up support for his wife’s potentially decisive state primary matchup against Sen. Barack Obama.  SLIDESHOW:  Clinton visits Lawrenceburg

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