Longform

'Get Carter'

By -Alec Toombs · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 7:22 a.m.

Eighties action icon Sylvester Stallone is resting his latest career comeback upon the laurels of a stylish revenge saga entitled "Get Carter," and it's anyone's call as to what the outcome will be.

Marvelous3 have commercial potential but earn no real respect

By Jason Gaddis · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 7:21 a.m.

Ready, set, go. Or in the case of the horny radio rock trio the Marvelous3, it's ReadySexGo. After hitting it big two years ago with its one-hit-wonder, "Freak of the Week," one would think that these guys are getting plenty of action. But judging by the fact that their liner notes portray the guys in compromising situations with mannequins, it seems that they have a little too much built-up testosterone.

MP3 success

By Christina Jewett · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 7:19 a.m.

The MP3 craze is a gray area to many local bands, but to Jason Brannon it's as white as the shining stars in the Star Wars galaxy. Just ask his trash-talking version of Yoda that launched his Internet success. MP3.com was the first site to showcase Brannon's craft: satirical comedy synced to tunes played by his friends, brought to life by Thomas Lee with flash animation on the Internet. Brannon wears a Ceaser-style crew cut and would blend in just as well at a college Democrats meeting as at a fraternity party. The chances of finding him at either location are slim -- he's back at IU after a year-long hiatus- one of several. If a fifth-year student is a super senior, than keep the kryptonite away from 28-year-old Brannon, who is taking 6 hours of classes to finish his occupational safety degree.

Good marketing or bad business?

By Stacy Kess · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 7:14 a.m.

Black market music used to flow from garages to tapes to backpacks. Now independent music surges from MP3s to Napster to CD burners. But independent musicians from the corners of Indiana -- just like their commercial counterparts in the big cities -- see the black, white and gray of MP3s and Napster.

I pity the fool that watches 'Dawson'

By Jeff Schogol · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 4:32 a.m.

Ladies, here's a piece of advice: If a guy tells you he watches "Dawson's Creek," it doesn't mean he's sweet or sensitive, he's just trying to get laid. This according to a male on my floor who watches the show and wishes to remain nameless. He's right. Can you think of another reason why a guy would watch a show in which Katie Holmes refuses to get naked?

True confessions from a 'Dawson's' addict

By Eden Kerr Perkinson · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 4:28 a.m.

\"Dawson's Creek" might not be what a television critic would call "quality." Maybe it doesn't have "good ratings" or "intelligent plot lines." So "Dawson's Creek" is "sappy" and "unrealistic." Wait, scratch that, I think I've been watching too many of those Chris Farley news commentaries on the "SNL: Best of Chris Farley" tape my friend recently gave me for my birthday. Back to the real review.

Latex and Lace

By Eden Kerr Perkinson · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 3:49 a.m.

What's the most important thing to know before you go to Eroticon? If you go, dress well, dress up, dress like you've never dressed before. "I tell people to go an extra step. Whether it be adding an accessory, taking off that extra piece of clothing or adding an inch to their makeup, pump it up that extra level," says Kelly McBride, Director of Lascivious Exhibitions, the organization that proudly brings Eroticon to Bloomington every fall -- including 9:30 p.m. Friday at Axis Nightclub.

Black eye

By Kenneth Durril · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 3:20 a.m.

The Black Eyed Peas fall into a sophomore rut with Bridging The Gap. They write about being new to the music industry, neglecting the listeners by writing about what is familiar to them.

Excerpts from 'Out on Fraternity Row'

Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 2:58 a.m.

"Over the next few weeks, my ears became attuned to the references that were made about gays. Never once did I hear a positive one. The words "fag" came up as a derogatory term in every other sentence with certain brothers..."

The week in music

Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 2:33 a.m.

The week\'s concerts

Real American Hero

By Aaron Wulf · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 2:24 a.m.

As a little kid I had an "A-Team" three-wheeler that I wore into the ground, racing around the block, terrorizing kids while singing the "A-Team" theme song. Thursday I finally had the chance to meet the man who once ran through a brick wall on screen.

Lecturers discuss coming 'out in greek life' as part of Pride Week 2000

By Elvin Yavuz · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 2:10 a.m.

Although he chooses to remain anonymous, he still shared his story Wednesday night, at a lecture called "Out in Greek Life." He joined a fraternity for brotherhood and leadership. He made many new friends, but became depressed his junior year. He felt he was living a lie. He was gay.

IUSA seeks tax-free books

By Eli Ewing · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 1:41 a.m.

Led by the IU Student Association, students are now one step closer to buying tax-free textbooks for their college courses. A petition drive, spearheaded by Benjamin Piper, a junior and IUSA director of legislative relations, is currently in its third week collecting signatures, which will be sent to the Indiana State Legislature to show support for the movement on campus.

NHL -- it's better than crack

By Brett Wallace · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 1:37 a.m.

Forget crack -- there's enough excitement in the NHL this year to make my heart explode, and it's completely legal. Besides, hockey doesn't cost a dime.

Senior revels in field hockey's Division I status

By Aarno Retherford and Aaron Retherford · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 1:35 a.m.

For senior back Tania Hults, a dream has come true. It's only appropriate she leads the field hockey team in her fifth and final academic year at IU.

Senior wins tournament, golf team places ninth

By Michael Sherman · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 1:31 a.m.

Steve Wheatcroft will rest a little easier this week. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for his teammates.

Hoosiers face must-win game

By Aaron Sharockman · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 1:28 a.m.

There's no ground left to give for the women's soccer team this weekend.

Northern Connections

By Guy Cipriano · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 1:16 a.m.

University of Michigan alumni isn't the only group returning to Ann Arbor, Mich., for Homecoming this weekend.

Hoosiers expect large crowd against Purdue

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 1:16 a.m.

For the biggest home game of the season, the women's volleyball team hopes to draw the biggest crowd.

Local band has big plans

By Scott Pyle · Thursday, Oct. 12,2000 12:39 a.m.

Cream, King's X and Nirvana were all power trios that started low on the ladder in the dregs of their hometowns. But these bands rose out of their communities to become relatively famous in the history of rock music. The next group trying to claim their success is right here in Bloomington, the Deric Rush Band.