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Wasted potential, faulty reactor sink 'K-19'

By Parker Witman and Parker Wittman · Thursday, July 25,2002 12 a.m.

First take Han Solo and Qui Gon Jinn, give them funny Russian accents and appoint them as captains in the Red navy. Next, stick the "Star Wars" alums in a claustrophobia inducing, Soviet nuclear submarine and send it on a mission before it's ready. Finally, give the whole thing the worst and most unappealing title you can come up with, and there it is, "K-19: The Widowmaker."

Satelite radio a sad salvation

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Thursday, July 25,2002 12 a.m.

Upon the launch of XM Satellite Radio on Sept. 25 and its competitor Sirius Satellite Radio beginning last February and expanding nationwide earlier this month, the two companies bet that the average listener has had enough of conventional radio and wanted something different.

Reality shows a cheap way to entertain

By Mike D’Avria and Mike D’ Avria · Thursday, July 25,2002 12 a.m.

They're cheap to make and millions of people like to watch them. Put a few camera-men with some real people, maybe in a weird or dangerous setting, and a few weeks later you have new famous people and hundreds of water cooler conversations.

The Vines' 'Evolved' entangled in hype

By Elizabeth R. Ross and Elizabeth Ross · Thursday, July 25,2002 12 a.m.

In the context of recent punk-influenced garage rock, next to their admittedly tough competition, The Vines make more twists but don't climb as high. Judged on its own merits, The Vines' Highly Evolved is a pretty solid album with a distinct and diverse sound.

Still Jumpin'

By Yahya Chami and Yayha Chami · Thursday, July 25,2002 12 a.m.

Two Bloomington residents, Joshua Silbert and Dylan Wissing, formed a band in 1983, which later evolved into Johnny Socko. They have been enjoying a wild ride ever since.

Police find leads in case of missing woman

By Jackie Corgan · Wednesday, July 24,2002 11:21 p.m.

Three years ago, Lorraine Kirkley was reported missing.

Hoops team to defend national title

By Chris Sanchack and Kris Sanchack · Thursday, July 18,2002 1:46 a.m.

This week the 5th-grade Bloomington Hoosier Hoops team will be going to Cocoa Beach, Fla., to defend their national title, July 21-27. The team is seeded 2nd in the tournament, but only because of the point accumulation system which is in place and not because of a win-loss record. In their age division, the 5th-grade team is 75-0, and it has won six 6th- grade tournaments and a total of 130 games since October, including defeating the State Champion 6th-grade team. The team will be playing in the tournament -- which is similar to the NCAA bracket system -- against a total of 96 teams. "I wish there was something like this when I was younger," said Dan Van Trese, father of one of the 5th-grade players.

Summer season heats up for IU ballplayers

By Michael Schroeder · Thursday, July 18,2002 1:42 a.m.

Cream and crimson litters the United States. Sunburn and ball gloves together again, as the boys of spring have become the boys of summer -- IU ballplayers are polishing their skills in collegiate leagues across the country. From central Illinois to central Florida, from Indianapolis to the Pacific coast, IU baseball players are keeping the faith and keeping pace one cleat dig by home plate and one ground ball to the chest at a time. "We want them to play, otherwise they'll get behind," IU assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Tony Kestranek said. Simple enough. As other programs around the country are also sending players to summer leagues, summer ball is crucial for IU to keep up, let alone maintain a competitive edge mentally and physically.

Lawsuit filed against DNR

By Robert Morris · Thursday, July 18,2002 1:29 a.m.

The Indiana Forest Alliance announced the organization filed a lawsuit against the Indiana Division of Natural Resources and the Division of Forestry Monday.

'Royal' is a DVD treat

By Mattew Seremet and Matthew Seremet · Thursday, July 18,2002 12 a.m.

The Royal Tenenbaums" was one of the finest movies of last year, and the Criterion Collection two-disc DVD set does incredible justice to this unique film.

Crikey mate, this movie sucks!

By Yahya Chami and Yayha Chami · Thursday, July 18,2002 12 a.m.

Steve Irwin is probably the most well-known conservationist to walk the face of the earth. Armed with a witty, fearless and charming personality, an Australian accent and his inherited zoological skills Irwin has conquered the world of animal documentaries. He and his wife, Terri, have made over 100 documentaries showing animals and conservation efforts all over the world. Because of his enormous popularity, "Crocodile Hunter" is shown almost consistently on the Discovery Channel or Animal Planet.

'American Idol' manufactured music

By Jessica Halverson and Jesscia Halverson · Thursday, July 18,2002 12 a.m.

Fox has unleashed the latest and worst consumer-driven concoction of daydreams and embarrassment possible and crammed it into spotlights and tight jeans with "American Idol." Thousands of Britney and Justin wannabes from around the nation are whittled down to one, based purely on sex appeal, cool-factor and, oh yeah, talent. The winner gets a recording contract and millions of pre-acquired fans.

Goodbye, Ox

By Ryan Whirty and Ryan Wirty · Thursday, July 18,2002 12 a.m.

I didn't know John Entwistle had died until a friend e-mailed me the morning after it happened. "I guess this means there's not going to be a tour this summer," Steve's e-mail read, followed by several of those e-mail frowny faces.

'By the Way'... this album rocks

By -Alec Toombs · Thursday, July 18,2002 12 a.m.

It looks as though the members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers have finally removed the tube socks from their nether regions and grown up. By the Way is a marked change from the Chili Peppers' time-tested signature sound -- a driving blend of rock, rap and funk.

'Masquerade' no 'Carnival' but Wyclef's latest still good

By Ryan Whirty and Ryan Wirty · Thursday, July 18,2002 12 a.m.

It's pretty much a guarantee that whatever Wyclef Jean releases, it'll be better than 90 percent of the hip-hop out there today. Unlike the vast majority of dime-a-dozen rappers infesting the modern hip-hop scene, Wyclef's music is thoughtful, insightful and introspective; the former Fugee knows how to pinpoint a certain emotion, a certain memory, a certain thought and turn it into a universal message of faith and spiritual renewal.

Fog inundates Bloomington

By Michael Tapscott and Mike Tapscott · Thursday, July 18,2002 12 a.m.

It's a modern phenomenon in America to want to categorize everything. All things must have their own specific niche, whether it is for marketing purposes or just for our own state of mind. Those things that go against traditions or blend trends beyond easy recognition must be forced to go it alone.

McConaughey, Bale fuel 'Fire'

By Parker Witman and Parker Wittman · Thursday, July 18,2002 12 a.m.

I liked "Reign of Fire." I'll just get that out of the way now. I had a good old-fashioned, stuff-catchin' on fire fun time. And that's really the extent of it. The trick of enjoying a movie like "Reign of Fire" is to know exactly what you are in for. You're not going to see "Jaws" or "Lord of the Rings," but you're not going to see "Anaconda" either.

Album can't quite recreate live feeling

Thursday, July 18,2002 12 a.m.

The Indy Jazz Fest featured a variety of acts from straight ahead, bop-oriented jazz to smooth jazz, blues and even more modern sounding sub-genres. But one of my favorite bands happened to be the Latin, Afro-Cuban rhythms of Conga Jazz.

'Halloween' in July?

By Seth Forster · Thursday, July 18,2002 12 a.m.

Jamie Lee Curtis is back once again for the eighth installment of the "Halloween" franchise, but only for a brief while. Michael Myers is as relentless as a Rolling Stones tour manager. It turns out that Laurie Strode (Curtis) had decapitated the wrong guy in a mask in the last episode. Kind of like when you walk into the wrong classroom on the first day of school. So we can all relate, right?

'Hard Candy' a sweet treat for summer