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Thanks, Mr. Happy Go Lucky

Normally I wiz down College Avenue past the Monroe County Courthouse. The stoplights are almost perfectly in sync, and usually I can make all greens. But the light at Kirkwood and College turned yellow 30 yards in front of me one cold Saturday afternoon. I almost hit the gas to try and beat the red, but I hesitated too long and stopped, annoyed. I sat for a couple seconds steaming over having to come to a halt.

Don't say this film is above average

Special features blow away the competition

The band-aid of music

Musically mature artists avoid filler on abbreviated album

The Early Evening's Cost of Living, a five-track EP, features two distinct sounds. The band's funky, groove-oriented sound has greater pop appeal and its simple, reflective ballads suggest a dignity often associated with folk music. The Early Evening seems to borrow from a number of influences that include folk, funk, blues and even country to spice up its straight-ahead rock sound. The lyrics drift between philosophical or spiritual ideas and the more standard formula of relationship based themes.

Spin you right around

It is inevitable. That CD you've had in your player for weeks is going to get old, and you are going to be in the market for some new music. But where will you go to purchase that new CD? Your decision might not be an easy one, as Bloomington has an abundance of music stores. From large corporate stores like Barnes and Noble and Sam Goody to smaller local or regional shops such as Tracks and The Den, there is a record store to suit everyone's tastes. Though the corporately owned stores are well known for falling prices on their sale racks, some of the smaller stores in town find it difficult to compete with those sales. Tom Donohue, owner of TD's CDs and LPs, says his store cannot offer those kinds of deals to customers.

YOU spins solid sophomore effort

If you saw this movie, don't tell your friends

MELLENBASH

When singer-songwriter Aaron Persinger was a second-grader, he told the kids on his school bus one morning to "quit all that macho shit and learn to play," a throwback to a John Mellencamp song he'd heard his parents playing. It was the first time the 7-year-old had gotten in trouble -- but it was worth it. Visit Persinger in his tiny hometown of Brownstown, Ind., and he'll give you a tour.

Greyhound crash kills 6

MANCHESTER, Tenn. -- A passenger on a Greyhound bus slashed the driver's throat with a blade, grabbed the wheel and crashed the vehicle Wednesday, killing six of the 41 people aboard and prompting the company to temporarily shut down service across an already jittery nation. The driver was in stable condition following surgery for a 4- to 5-inch cut on his neck. The 34 others aboard were also injured. The FBI said the 29-year-old assailant was among the dead. He was identified as Igric Damir, a Croatian who entered the United States in Miami in March 1999 with a one-month visa. He boarded the bus in Chicago.

Hoosiers look for receivers to step up

Junior L.J. Parker caught two passes last season, one for 16 yards against Northwestern and another against Wisconsin. Glenn Johnson redshirted last season, but saw time as a true freshman the year before, playing in eight games without a catch.

Women unite, remember

Women suffer from sexual abuse and relationship violence every day. National statistics show that one in four women will be raped. But the women of IU are taking a stand against sexual assault.

Interim president appointed to replace late IUAA leader

John Hobson has been named interim president and chief executive officer of the IU Alumni Association by IU President Myles Brand. IUAA President and Chief Executive Officer Jerry Tardy, who had led the association for more than 14 years, died Sept. 7.

Faculty council looks at student privacy concerns, credit transfers

The University Faculty Council met Tuesday in Indianapolis to discuss, among other things, student privacy issues and credit transfers at all of IU's campuses. The general meeting -- the year's first for the UFC -- was to discuss issues that will be brought up throughout the year, said Eileen Klingman Pettay, the committee's secretary.

'The Clothesline Project' one of prevention, healing

Clothes are being used to make a political statement in Dunn Meadow this week. T-shirts, with words like \"I am not a victim, I am a survivor,\" are being used to honor victims of domestic violence. The Clothesline Project is a collection of shirts and other clothing, donated by members of the community, that are decorated with stories of hope and sadness.

Devils looking for conference victory repeat

How they'll finish in the NHL: • New Jersey Devils -- the defending Eastern Conference Champions of the past two years look to claim a third victory under head coach Larry Robinson. Losing Alexander Mogilny and his 43 goals hurts, but the core of players that guided the Devils to their 2000 Cup Championship remains intact, while talented youngsters like Scott Gomez and Colin White will only continue to improve.

Recruits exceed expectations

When field hockey coach Amy Robertson completed her recruiting for this season, she had high expectations of her incoming players. Fueled by the excellent play for freshmen Kayla Bashore, Katie Kanara, Kim Nash and Ryan Woolsey, Robertson's freshmen class has surprised even her.

'The West Wing' to address attacks

LOS ANGELES -- The third season of "The West Wing" will begin Wednesday with an unusual scene for unusual times: Martin Sheen and fellow cast members directly addressing viewers.

Jihad 'manual' details terror steps

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Poison gas. Explosives. Hand-to-hand combat. Knives. And religious exhortations. The 11-volume "Manual of Afghan Jihad," or holy war, makes chilling reading, a how-to guide to what it calls the "basic rules of sabotage and destruction."

IUPD: Solicitors probably not a threat

Students who filled out credit card applications handed out by unregistered solicitors on campus might be safe after all, the IU Police Department said as it continues its investigation. But to be safe, IUPD Detective Greg McClure said students should check their credit reports.