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Three-fold architecture

The chemistry building never stays the same. During its 70-year history, it has undergone two major changes. Each change has transformed the building into something entirely different.

Apocalypse Now

Starring: Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando and Robert Duvall Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Cents and the City

Let's play a little "Jeopardy!" We'll call this the Starving Actor Edition. Answer: Exactly $7.92. Question: How much money do I have to my name at this very moment? Answer: Five days. Question: How long am I supposed to live off of this? Answer: $18/hour Question: How much do I make at my current temp assignment for a major investment bank, where I am basically paid for my ability to take up space? Answer: Absolutely nothing. Question: How much have I been paid for my first two shows in New York City?

Touch of Evil

Starring: Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh and Orson Welles Directed by: Orson Welles

Men of talent

\"Men of Honor" is an old-fashioned, against-all-odds, true-to-life militaristic yarn in a somewhat similar mold to numerous films prior. However, this particular film elevates itself from the common by sporting a set of skillful performances by its two leads, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Robert De Niro.

The week in music

\'Angels\' soundtrack fun, fresh

While sitting in the theater watching "Charlie's Angels," one could not help noticing, albeit amid the fights, laughs and of course the Angels themselves, how incredible the music was. Purchasing the soundtrack, which is a compilation of tunes stretching back to the '70s, is truly worthwhile.

'Nicky' a glimpse of hell for some

People who despise Adam Sandler movies and want to find out what hell is really like just need to see "Little Nicky" for a taste of eternal damnation. They might actually enjoy the Old Testament of the Bible a little more. But although they won't climb a stairway to heaven, die-hard Sandler fans will only leave the theater a little disappointed with his latest effort since the box-office hit "Big Daddy."

Cameron should move on

Maybe Cam Cameron was not born to be a college head coach.

Women's team to face formidable Huskies

The women's basketball team can breathe a sigh of relief. But just a small one.

Seniors looking for first 'Bucket' win

The war of words is at a season-high this week as the football team prepares for Saturday's "Old Oaken Bucket" game at Purdue.

'Red Planet' rerun of many other movies

Why do people go to mediocre sci-fi movies over and over again, seeing basically the same movie, the same plot, the same characters in every single one? My best guess is that special effects are like drugs. Viewers see something they like once but always want to see the newest thing in the next movie. They are always searching for that better high.

Brawl for the Bucket

In more ways than one, Saturday's game between the Hoosiers and No. 17 Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium will be a matchup between two teams that are polar opposites.

Education commission discusses revised budget

The next step in IU's funding process takes place today at an Indiana Commission for Higher Education meeting in Indianapolis.

'Nicky' a glimpse of hell for some

People who despise Adam Sandler movies and want to find out what hell is really like just need to see "Little Nicky" for a taste of eternal damnation. They might actually enjoy the Old Testament of the Bible a little more. But although they won't climb a stairway to heaven, die-hard Sandler fans will only leave the theater a little disappointed with his latest effort since the box-office hit "Big Daddy."

Hoosiers hope to advance

It's been 12 years since the men's basketball team lost a game in the National Invitation Tournament, and the Hoosiers are looking to extend a nine-game NIT winning streak at 8 p.m. against South Alabama at Assembly Hall.

Team travels to NCAA tourney

Senior forward Matt Fundenberger and his teammates went to practice half an hour early Tuesday and Wednesday so they could work on the minor technicalities of soccer.

Men of talent

\"Men of Honor" is an old-fashioned, against-all-odds, true-to-life militaristic yarn in a somewhat similar mold to numerous films prior. However, this particular film elevates itself from the common by sporting a set of skillful performances by its two leads, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Robert De Niro.

Apocalypse Now

Starring: Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando and Robert Duvall Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Magnolia

Starring: John C. Reilly, Melora Walters and Tom Cruise Directed by: Paul Thomas