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Bush should reconsider some proposals

By Brian Zell · Sunday, Jan. 28,2001 10:56 p.m.

After reading news reports of his first week in office, I feel the need to warn President George W. Bush of a conspiracy threatening to taint his infant presidency. This conspiracy concerns the "smart" people Dubya has surrounded himself with to allay the fear of the general populace that he might do something stupid, like selling Manhattan back to the Indians for a bunch of shiny beads.

Reinstating the Global Gag Rule

By Sarita Chourey · Sunday, Jan. 28,2001 10:54 p.m.

Reinstating the Global Gag Rule, denying funding to international programs that counsel women on abortion, was a stroke of brilliance on President George W. Bush's part. I find myself rethinking original perceptions of him, giving him a fair shake, as he'd say. How do you make sure a multi-billion dollar Star Wars defense system doesn't go to waste?

IUSA candidates, cough up my money

By Duncan Teater · Sunday, Jan. 28,2001 10:52 p.m.

I have been struggling with the IU Student Association campaign. Whether to write about it, that is. For about 15 months, I've tracked the big election. You know, the one for president. Along the way, I've looked at senatorial races and the odd house race. It's been a good run, especially the two month bonus period. People were mad at each other. Protesters hit the streets. And for the first time in 100 years, our sitting president won fewer votes than his opponent. What a thrill. But all of that is done.

Brand's speech self-serving

Sunday, Jan. 28,2001 10:49 p.m.

Tuesday, IU President Myles Brand stood before gathered members of the National Press Club in Washington, to preach about the state of academics in universities. And preach he did. The only reason Brand was put in the national spotlight was because he was the man who fired men's basketball coach Bob Knight. Without that credit to his name, Brand would just be another face in the crowd of university presidents complaining about the quality of academics.

The Pledge

By Kailash V. Murthi · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 1:46 p.m.

"The Pledge" is Sean Penn's third directorial effort and his best film to date.

Thirteen Days

By Kailash V. Murthi · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 1:46 p.m.

For most of "Thirteen Days," we see no one but men in suits trying to solve a seemingly unsolvable problem. Directed by Roger Donaldson, "Thirteen Days" finds intriguing drama in passionate debate, tricky politics and impossible decisions.

Legend Of Zelda: Mask Of Majora

By Beth Trujillo · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 1:46 p.m.

Everyone's favorite elfish warrior is back. Link has battled the forces of evil, won the heart of a princess and now faces his greatest challenge ever: How to survive a game that has a plot frighteningly similar to a Bill Murray movie.

You

By Jessica Halverson · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 1:45 p.m.

You has proved the impossible possible. There is such a thing as white, 1980s Motown. Blowing Up is a work of warm, melodic art. This seven-song EP, born in Bloomington, adds an air of sultry freshness to the local scene.

Panic Srikes A Chord

By -Alec Toombs · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 1:45 p.m.

A Bloomington man by the name of Jeremy Brightbill fronts the surprisingly versatile and able one-man band Panic Strikes a Chord.

Save The Last Dance

By Rachel Kipp · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 1:45 p.m.

"Save the Last Dance" Starring Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas Directed by Thomas Carter Rated PG-13 Now Playing at ShowPlace East 11

The Gift

By -Alec Toombs · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 1:44 p.m.

• Directed by Sam Raimi • Starring Cate Blanchett, Keanu Reeves, Katie Holmes • Rated R • Now playing at ShowPlace West 12

The Four Hundres

By Daven Kolderup and David Kolderup · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 1:44 p.m.

One of the strengths of Bloomington's local music scene is the sheer depth of styles represented. Indie rock often consists of two-chord punk or blind discipleship to the Beatles or Weezer or both. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but variety is the spice of life, and you are sure to find it here.

Emperor's New Groove

By Jodi Miskell · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 1:43 p.m.

• Directed by Mark Dindal • Starring the voice talents of David Spade, John Goodman • Rated G • Now playing at ShowPlace West 12

Badly Drawn Boy

By Daven Kolderup and Davin Kolderup · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 1:42 p.m.

British music fans owe an enormous debt of gratitude to Manchester, England.

Hoosiers lose close rematch

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 3:48 a.m.

Every time the Hoosiers made a run at No. 19 Penn State, the Lady Lions roared back. That was how the game went for the women's basketball team in its 79-70 loss Thursday night.

Injury-plagued Buckeyes suit up goalie, volleyball player

By Aaron Sharockman · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 1:12 a.m.

After starting the season 10-0, Ohio State women's basketball coach Beth Burns couldn't help but have high hopes for the Big Ten season. But the Buckeyes' hopes of fighting for an NCAA tournament bid have taken a slight dive. Burns -- coaching a team plagued with injuries -- is now fighting to keep five healthy Buckeyes on the floor.

Ready for war

By Eddie Pells · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 1:11 a.m.

TAMPA, Fla. -- Making a guarantee he can't keep is one sure way for an NFL coach to quickly become an ex-coach. Another is to pepper every moment with bold, brash statements, then fail to produce a winner.

Hoosiers fall to Penn St.

By Aaron Sharockman · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 1:10 a.m.

IU's 79-70 loss to No. 19 Penn State cut two ways Thursday night at Assembly Hall. Along with the Hoosiers dropping their third consecutive conference game and falling further back in the Big Ten standings, they lost two players for the game.

Activist arrested for tree spiking

By Dan Holroyd · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 12:46 a.m.

A long-time Bloomington environmental activist was arrested Thursday and faces preliminary charges of timber spiking. State officials accuse Owen County resident Frank B. Ambrose, 26, of spiking trees -- driving metal spikes into them to prevent logging -- in a state forest last June. The eco-terrorist group Earth Liberation Front took credit for the incident.

Minorities of the world unite

By Duncan Mitchel and Duncan Mitchell · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 12:42 a.m.

Whenever I hear white heterosexual men complaining about how hard they have it nowadays, I tend to dismiss it as the usual self-pitying whining of ruling-class wannabes when their privileges are challenged. But the other night when I went to Kilroy's to meet some friends for a 21st birthday celebration, what I saw and heard there made me begin to wonder.

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