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Linkin Park\'s \'Hybrid\' perfect in theory, not in practice

By Brett Wallace · Friday, Nov. 3,2000 12 a.m.

The term "oversaturation" is about as common among music executives as the word "surrender" was to Napoleon. If the A&R leaders sign one more "nu-metal" (aka Korn) band, the count will be at one more than I can handle. Enter Linkin Park.

Closing the chapter on adolescent angst

By Jeff Piniak and Jeremy Piniak · Friday, Nov. 3,2000 12 a.m.

It all started back in 1993. I remember watching MTV and seeing this funky multi-colored swirl of a video come on. The soaring high-pitched guitars matched the high-pitched vocals of the lead singer. "What the hell is this?" I remember thinking to myself. That was my introduction to the Smashing Pumpkins.

Dance Marathon: Burning the midnight oil

By Joseph S. Pete · Friday, Nov. 3,2000 12 a.m.

Sleep deprivation -- an affliction that costs the nation as much as $100 billion annually, has been linked to 100,000 auto accidents a year. The crippling fatigue it brings is so much more than statistics. But a college student, aggrieved over the loss of a friend, began a legacy of vigil that makes insomnia honorable for one weekend a year.

Aesop\'s lyrics \'Float\' above the rest

By Greg Locke · Friday, Nov. 3,2000 12 a.m.

Hip-hop's metaphorical king, AesopROCK, has a lot to say on his first label-supported album, Float. The 20-track LP offers some of hip-hop's most interesting lyrics to date. Float's production has its ups and downs, but overall, the beats prove to be a perfect soundtrack for Aesop to confuse us with.

'Vance' shoots par

By Martin Tsai and Martins Tsai · Friday, Nov. 3,2000 12 a.m.

Robert Redford's latest film, "The Legend of Bagger Vance," is exactly everything you expect it to be. It is unlikely that anyone will be disappointed by it, while no one will be surprised by it either. In other words, "Bagger Vance" is "Good Will Hunting" meets "The Horse Whisperer" and "Ordinary People." You can see every generic formula and cliché coming from miles away while watching this film.

Nonpoint not bad

By -Alec Toombs · Friday, Nov. 3,2000 12 a.m.

South Florida metal band Nonpoint made a pretty decent debut with its freshman release Statement. Unlike many of its metal compatriots, Nonpoint can actually harmonize and, for the most part, exceed the clichés of incoherent lyrics, over-bearing guitar riffs and the angsty B.S. that so many other metal bands are rife with. Sounding like a hybrid of 311 and the Deftones, Nonpoint exudes a smooth yet ruffled sound.

Clowns

By Joseph S. Pete · Friday, Nov. 3,2000 12 a.m.

"Shhh, it's a dead body in my trunk. Wanna see it? F**k around and you\'ll be it." That's right, Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope are back -- back and lamer than ever. The shock-rock rap duo Insane Clown Posse just released its latest album, Bizzar, which fails artistically on a number of levels. Poor spelling is the least of ICP's woes. Then again, that's something of a given -- it would be hard to say Insane Clown Posse has a lot going for it in terms of band concept. Granted, rock isn't known for a rich intellectual tradition. Still, the psycho ninja clown schtick -- it really can't get any more inane.

Innovative classes to teach Spanish

By Ericka Andersen · Thursday, Nov. 2,2000 11:47 p.m.

With close to 5,000 students enrolled in Spanish language classes at IU, the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) has designed classes taught primarily in Spanish for the spring semester.

Campus groups debate election issues

By Christy LaFave · Thursday, Nov. 2,2000 11:45 p.m.

Going into their second debate Wednesday night, participants in the Golden Key National Honor Society debates had hoped for two things: to attract a politically diverse audience and to involve curious but undecided student voters.

Election choices stressed at meeting

Thursday, Nov. 2,2000 11:43 p.m.

About 10 students gathered in McNutt Center's formal lounge Wednesday evening to discuss voting implications and election dynamics with political science professor Robert Huckfeldt. The event is the first of a two-part series entitled "Let's Talk Politics," and was organized by McNutt resident assistants and juniors Heather Danielewicz and Melanie Smith, The meetings are designed to provide students with information necessary to make informed choices in the upcoming election, and allowed a forum for informal debate.

Diversity panel discusses candidates

By Melissa Pavolka · Thursday, Nov. 2,2000 11:41 p.m.

Six panelists discussing diversity in politics Wednesday night gave their support to Vice President Al Gore. The other two gave their support to Green party candidate Ralph Nader. They all expressed their discomfort with Gov. George W. Bush.

IUSA proposes more clocks

By Anne Keshner · Thursday, Nov. 2,2000 11:38 p.m.

Late for class? Not wearing a watch? The IU Student Association wants to alleviate this situation and has issued a formal proposal to get a series of external post clocks to be placed around campus.

Chicago blues guitarist to play free concert Saturday at IMUG

By Leah Michelsen · Thursday, Nov. 2,2000 11:33 p.m.

For those who crave the blues style of Chicago, but can't afford the weekend trip, the Union Board Live From Bloomington committee has brought Chicago blues guitarist Keith Scott to campus for a free concert. The show begins at 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the Indiana Memorial Union Gallery.

No spotlight necessary

By Jessica Halverson · Thursday, Nov. 2,2000 11:31 p.m.

The first drop of legendary sweat rolled off his nose about halfway through the set. Bob Dylan was here to get down to business, doing what he has done best for over thirty years: entertaining and enchanting.

IU lacks focus on arts, humanities

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Nov. 2,2000 11:05 p.m.

There once was a time within living memory when IU could honestly state that the arts and humanities were essential to its character. But, evidently, not so anymore.

Salaries in story are not the average

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Nov. 2,2000 10:59 p.m.

This morning I was stunned to see what is obviously considered ... as an average faculty salary. The rates he quotes are double the salary the professors I work with are making.

Zell prejudiced toward Africa

By Alyson Brodsy and T. Michael Ford · Thursday, Nov. 2,2000 10:56 p.m.

This is in reaction to Brian Zell's dissent column Oct. 25 entitled "Why I support ELF (and you should too)" where he made an ignorant, prejudiced and insulting comment to the continent of Africa, its inhabitants and those whose ancestry traces back to that continent.

Harry Potter and the Promiscuous Reader

By Duncan Mitchel · Thursday, Nov. 2,2000 10:52 p.m.

At first the Promiscuous Reader found the Harry Potter phenomenon pretty refreshing. It was good to know that millions of kids were discovering the pleasures of that solitary vice that had given him so much pleasure for over four decades -- namely, reading.

Campus Foundations

By Matt Demo · Thursday, Nov. 2,2000 10:51 p.m.

There is a point to architecture. It is sturdy and strong. Amid the changing world, architecture remains. At IU we have lost Herman B Wells and most recently Bobby Knight. But one thing has not changed: our buildings. They're the same as they ever were.

When the dead walk the earth

By Alyson Brodsy and Sheila Lalwani · Thursday, Nov. 2,2000 10:49 p.m.

Ever mutter, even under your breath, "Nobody knows I exist?" Well, Lal Behari could write a book on the topic. Some people spend their days living their life to the fullest, but our friend Behari, who lives in India, spent the last 18 years campaigning to prove he's not dead.