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Unjust punishment

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

Immigration continues to be a hot topic for lawmakers across the country, particularly when it comes to services or resources that illegal immigrants are supposedly unjustly “stealing.” For example, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education, lawmakers in at least 22 states are considering legislation that would affect in-state tuition at public institutions for illegal immigrants. Some states want immigrants – legal or not – who graduate from high schools to pay in-state tuition. Other state legislatures hope to ban that benefit.

Rose McGowan and Marley Shelton are looking good and ready to kill zombies.

Two for the price of one

By Chris Wisner and Julia Boriss · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

Back in the 1970s, 42nd Street in Manhattan, N.Y., was the place to be if you wanted to see exploitation cinema at its finest. Whether it be the latest Swedish sex-bomb porno, blaxploitation or women-in-prison flick, the theaters populating the infamous street had it all. And thanks to Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's "Grindhouse," an homage to the sleazefests of old, you can finally experience exploitation cinema in a theater where the seats aren't terrible and the floor is only sticky from popcorn butter. But I'm not here to sing the praises of QT's segment -- I'll let fellow critic John Barnett elaborate on the wonders of "Death Proof."

All the world is a stage: especially NYC living rooms

By Jennifer Peltz · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

NEW YORK – The air is filled with uncertain expectancy as purple-haired 20-somethings, urbane 50-somethings and those in between stream into the loft. The 40 or so people exchange smiles without quite mingling. Some head for the pingpong table, while others put on lipstick or pull beers from the fridge. One man tries to gauge the loft’s occupants by decoding the post-collegiate minimalist decor: an entry-level sofa with a beanbag chair, utility shelves supporting books that range from Grisham to Nietzsche.

LIVE FROM THE BEEHIVE

By Brian Kerr and Zach Pollakoff and Abdullah AlShihri · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

The muscle behind Culture Shock No doubt you've heard that WIUX's Culture Shock is going to be amazing. You've heard about the incredible lineup, the sponsors, the venue and maybe even some of the drama surrounding the location of the festival. But what actually goes into planning a festival so mind-blowingly wonderful? What does it take for a college radio station to put together a 12-hour day of music with bands from all over the country (and one from Canada)? A lot.

Ever wanted to see Kurt Russell get his ass kicked by girls? See 'Death Proof.'

Tarantino revs his engine

By Alyson Brodsy and John Barnett · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

There's a single scene in Quentin Tarantino's "Death Proof" that's worth the entire price of admission to the 200-minute experience that is "Grindhouse." Hanging out on the back porch of Guero's, an Austin, Texas, dive where Joe Tex and Pacific Gas & Electric are jukebox regulars, Kurt Russell's Stuntman Mike sizes up his nubile, young female victims by sweet-talking one of them into a lap dance. The dialogue is pure Tarantino, and the mood is so tense that you could hear a car start in the theater parking lot. Later, when Mike dismembers and shaves the faces off the ladies with his death-proof stunt car, it's shocking not because of the gore but because the first half-hour of "Death Proof" actually made us care about Mike's doomed victims.

Music equals drowning puppies

By Brian J. McFillen , Abdullah AlShihri and Hope Yen · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

A Hundred Miles Or More is an odds and sods collection of songs that Alison Krauss has contributed to soundtracks, duets from other artists' albums and five previously unreleased tracks -- thus, the fact it's inconsistent is a given. Indeed, the only real constant is the sheer loveliness of Krauss' voice -- sweet and smooth and unpretentious, it elevates every song (even those that don't deserve it). Well, her voice, and that most of the tunes are incredibly depressing. To steal a Futurama joke: "Is there anything sadder? Only drowning puppies -- and there'd have to be a lot of them." So, what tracks should you buy from your favorite (legal) download service and what should you leave behind?

Recording industry cracks down on illegal downloading

By Brian Hettmansperger · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

The Recording Industry Association of America slapped IU with 28 pre-litigation letters on Wednesday. The letters alleged 28 instances in which copyrighted material was downloaded on the Internet service provided by the University. As of press time, Director of IU Media Relations Larry MacIntyre was unable to comment on the RIAA letters.

I'm done with Cube

By Joanna Borns and Sam Nissen · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

Cube … you've strayed so far from your roots. Where is the man of my youth who advocated for more riots in L.A. and dropped albums with titles like AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted? And who told him that he could act? That person should be taken out behind the woodshed. How does the idea of Ice Cube being subjected to cheesy Elmer Fudd-like antics draw so many people? The movie starts us off where "Are We There Yet?" left off, but you needn't see the first. Ice Cube takes us through the basics in a monologue, setting up poorly staged antics in a too-small apartment, including the introduction of the two children as well as two more on the way. The cramped quarters lead our hero to provide a real home for his burgeoning family, setting up poorer antics in a beautiful old home infested with every problem a home-owner could face. Crumbling foundation, dry rot, termites, vermin infestations, bats, blown electrical work, no insulation, failing windows and doors … the predictability and implausibility never end, and the laughs never start.

N.C. prosecutors drop charges in rape case against Duke lacrosse players

By Aaron Beard · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Duke lacrosse rape case finally collapsed Wednesday, with North Carolina’s top prosecutor saying the three athletes were railroaded by a district attorney who ignored increasingly flimsy evidence in a “tragic rush to accuse.”

Church’s support of accused priest not evil practice

By Abra Oliver and Mike Beam · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

My letter is in regards to Edward Delp’s column “Turning on victims” printed on April 5. A closer look at the Indianapolis Star article that Mr. Delp referred to, which I’m assuming is the only source of information he used for his argument, is needed for the situation to be communicated fairly. Mr. Delp wrote that College Park Church “turned its back” on the alleged victim. However, looking at the same article that appeared in the Star, it is evident that this is untrue. As Mr. Delp even noted, the church has given financial aid to the alleged victim’s family for counseling. Nowhere in the article does it say for a fact that the church has done anything against the alleged victim’s family; the only inferences that this is so are given by claims from disgruntled former church members. One must keep in mind who the people are who made these claims: the alleged victim’s father and someone who stopped attending the church months ago. Common sense tells us that these are probably not two of the most detached, objective or even knowledgeable sources in this situation. Also, near the end of the column, Mr. Delp suggests that the Justice Department should investigate the church. From what the Star tells us, the alleged molestation did not occur at the church; it was at Van Gorp’s home. Mr. Delp also implies that College Park is no longer safe for children. If he is referring to the fact that Van Gorp is still allowed in the church, this is a moot point because Van Gorp is only allowed in the building with an escort, and those who run the children’s ministry are aware of him and the charges against him. Mr. Delp stated his belief that child molesters do not deserve sympathy and support – only isolation and prison – and that the church is supporting “evil acts” like child molestation. Nowhere in the Star article does the church say it is supporting the alleged crime; rather, it is supporting the alleged criminal, who lost his job. There is a difference. Mike Beam Freshman

Bhangra Team prepares for weekend competition

By Chelsea Merta · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

After only a handful of semesters and a competition under its belt, the IU Bhangra Team has been preparing for this weekend’s Midwest Masala competition at Xavier University in Cincinnati.

G. Love ‘makes lemonade’ at Bluebird

By Zack Teibloom · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

A decade ago G. Love (Garrett Dutton) told a friend he would get a tattoo of “lemonade” on his arm if he ever got a record contract. Thirteen years and seven albums deep into his career he not only decided to get the tattoo but also named his most recent album “Lemonade.” For G. Love, lemonade means more than just lemons, sugar and water. It symbolizes a time before he was famous when he would play the streets and make a pitcher of lemonade on his porch, where he did a lot of his “shredding and writing,” according to a press release.

Colts get prime-time slots, slew of late games in ’07

By Aaron Beard and Michael Marot · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Colts will be working late next season. League officials made the Super Bowl champions their feature attraction in 2007, giving the Colts five prime-time games including a Thanksgiving night game at Atlanta and four late-afternoon Sunday contests on the 16-game schedule. It won’t bother coach Tony Dungy.

Fort Wayne man pleads guilty to murder

By Alexandra R. Moses · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

MUNCIE – A Fort Wayne man pleaded guilty Wednesday to the molestation, murder and rape of a 10-year-old girl in exchange for the prosecutor’s agreeing not to seek the death penalty.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is beginning to become the noir posterboy.

Worth looking out for

By Ash Cartwright , Brian J. McFillen and Brain J. McFillen · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

While Joseph Gordon-Levitt may still be known to many as that kid from "3rd Rock from the Sun," the 25-year-old actor has skillfully performed a string of interesting, challenging leads ("Manic," "Mysterious Skin" and the over-acclaimed "Brick"). With "The Lookout," Gordon-Levitt continues his recent trend of dark, "edgy" films and excels in what is perhaps his best role yet. He plays Chris Pratt, a young man struggling to gain power and positive momentum in his life after a brain injury destroys his once privileged existence.

Don’t stop at Wildermuth Center

By Abra Oliver and Jim Roberts · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

I cannot disagree with the rationale to change the name of the Wildermuth Intramural Center. Unfortunately, the people of West Virginia can’t see fit to remove Robert “Sheets” Byrd from the U.S. Senate either. While we are cleaning up the University, let’s do it right and remove the name of “Dr. Pedophilia’s” name from anything linking him to our great school in the name of sexual research. This freak should not in anyway be associated with our Indiana University. Jim Roberts Alumnus

Senate approves 2- year budget plan

By Alexandra R. Moses and Deanna Martin · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Senate on Wednesday approved a two-year budget proposal that would steer more money to education and a bill that would overhaul Indiana’s property tax system. Both bills now head to joint House-Senate conference committees, where lawmakers from both chambers will work to hammer out compromises before the regular legislative session comes to a close at the end of the month.

Military: 2 more U.S. soldiers killed

By Abisalom Omolo · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

BAGHDAD – Iranian intelligence operatives have been training Iraqi fighters inside Iran on how to use and assemble deadly roadside bombs known as EFPs, the U.S. military spokesman said Wednesday.

Christian Easter an artificial holiday

By Abra Oliver and Steve Salter · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

Christians in AmeriKKKa just celebrated another Easter. Easter, the third day after their god got nailed and was miraculously alive once more. I don’t know about Jesus but I’ve been pretty badly nailed before, hammered in fact, and it took me at least three days to feel as if I was really alive again. It was a miracle to me too! Christianity is a completely artificial religion composed of various other “pagan” religions of the time. Emperor Constantine was instrumental in making Christianity popular as a method of controlling the military and populace. The character Jesus was probably fabricated completely from other god figures of the Egyptians, Babylonians and other cultures. In a police lineup, it’d be tough to tell Mithras, Osiris and Attis apart from Jesus. All the Christian traditions come from other cultures and religions. Sunday, as a sacred day, comes from pagan Romans. Easter came from the Egyptians. Christmas came from Babylonians. The Greeks gave the concept of immortality, and the “triune god” concept came from the early Gnostics. Any competent historian can give anyone all the evidence that is required to show the truth about this primitive religion. Christianity is responsible for a vast percentage of the horrors unleashed upon the world by humans. Without Christians, Jews never would have been accused of killing a god. Imagine the world of 2007 without the Holocaust, without the Crusades, without all the hatred and prejudices that Christianity created. What a concept, eh? Christians are not all bad, of course. The basic philosophies of how a Christian should live are admirable. The Ten Commandments are decent, and the “golden rule” is a philosophy to live by. I know I’ve picked on Christianity, but other major religions are nearly as violent and intolerant. Isn’t it time to discard the violent religions of humanity’s primitive days and embrace humankind as a whole? Isn’t it time for humankind to grow up? We have advanced so far technologically and yet we have barely started to advance spiritually. Steve Salter IU employee

Can I get a witness?

By Jennifer Miller · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

Ah, Arizona: the only place in the world where Easter means some sick combination of Mormons, celebrations and legal citations.