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Driver pleads not guilty to charges

The driver of the car that caused a fatal accident killing alumna Kate B. Comiskey entered a plea of not guilty Wednesday afternoon in Monroe County court and could face up to 52 years in prison if convicted on the charges. Bryan M. Gooldy appeared in front of Judge Marc Kellams, shackled and in an orange jumpsuit, and was arraigned on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death, a Class B felony; operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs causing death, a Class B felony; and being a habitual offender.

IUSA plans site for cheaper textbooks

The IU Student Association is planning to launch a Web site for students looking to buy textbooks in the next few semesters. IUSA wants to publish the list of textbook ISBN numbers to give students more options on where and how much they pay for their class textbooks.

Under the sea

Three hundred and twenty nine dollars. For years, that's all that stood between Mark Brooks and his dream of exploring the underwater wonderland of coral reefs, sea animals and abandoned overgrown shipwrecks. But now, thanks in large part to a life-changing birthday present, Brooks owns and manages Southern Indiana Scuba, 1023 S. Walnut Street, helping others realize the same dream.

Students respond to annual Smokeout

Today marks the 24th "Great American Smokeout," a day sponsored by the American Cancer Society to encourage smokers to quit, with hopes of lowering lung cancer rates. But not all smokers at IU appreciate the motivations behind the Smokeout.

Around The Arts

Local artwork up for sale The Bloomington Area Arts Council opens its annual holiday art sale this weekend in the Rosemary P. Miller Gallery and Gallery Shop of the John Waldron Arts Center. Handcrafted gifts created by over 50 local and regional artists will be available for purchase. Items for sale include pieces of pottery, glasswork, and metalwork, as well as ornaments, jewelry, paintings, quilting and photography.

Study of music and origin offered through ethnomusicology

The method behind the madness of creating music is what keeps the Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology alive at IU. Students in the program travel and learn about diverse forms of music while earning a degree.

One last hurrah for some

The clock will tick down and the end will inevitably come. For the 2004-05 IU senior class, that time is now and the battles fought on the football field will soon be relegated into the annals of memories and war stories.

Secretary of Commerce: Indiana must get with times

The joke broadcast on the radio still bothered Patricia Miller the day after she heard it. A public affairs program was discussing how most of the nation turned its clocks back as daylight-saving time ended. A commentator laughed about not knowing what time it was in Indiana; most counties haven't adopted daylight time but some have, leaving the state a mosaic of different times throughout the year.

Letters to the Editor

Democrats, liberals are already grown-up enough; are you? Jon Blanks, you are the main reason why I can't understand Republicans. Believe me, when the elections ended ("The defeat of elitism" Nov. 8). I had a feeling that many Bush supporters would start to gloat about the outcome. That I didn't mind, considering that's what I would've done if Kerry had won the election. But you've set a new low in gloating.

Film industry files first wave of anti-piracy lawsuits

LOS ANGELES -- Following the lead of record companies who curtailed rampant Internet piracy by targeting even small-time file swappers, Hollywood studios have launched a first wave of lawsuits against people who allegedly downloaded recent films such as "Spider-Man 2" and "Troy."

Don't let winter get you down

Students unwind with massages

The end of the semester is quickly approaching, and with it come final exams, papers and projects that take a toll on the mind and body. Though some students turn to a pint of ice cream, a six-pack or cigarettes to relieve end-of-the-year stress, there are other, healthier ways to relieve anxiety. Getting a massage is one of them.

'Jesus Christ Superstar will make you a believer

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber did not save the best for last this time. "Jesus Christ Superstar," the first of their many creations, is arguably the finest, and the cast of the National Tour that played Tuesday and Wednesday at the IU Auditorium made this great show a powerhouse performance.

Suggestions gone awry

A recent study indicated that IU and Purdue University must become more focused on graduate education and research, and reduce the number of undergraduates accepted into the universities. The study was conducted by an independent panel appointed by the state legislature, the Indiana Daily Student reported Nov. 12.

Putin says Russia set to develop new nuclear missile systems

MOSCOW -- President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia is developing a new form of nuclear missile unlike those held by other countries, news agencies reported.

Celebrate good times, come on

The NFL's end zones have become the next closest thing to being Studio 54. The players' creativity, originality and showmanship make touchdowns look like an old Vanilla Ice music video. Whether it's "The Robot," "The Sprinkler" or "The Squirrel," players are turning their end zone dances into their own highlight reels.

Reminiscent title, redundant film

Brett Ratner is a director who unfairly gets a lot of flack among fanboys. For all intensive purposes he's just as bad as Michael Bay (who I also like), Renny Harlin (who I occasionally like), Jan de Bont (who directed "Speed," which gives him a wee bit of leeway) and Uwe Boll (who directed "House of the Dead," and thus deserves a lifetime in cinematic purgatory).

Mediocrity 'rules' on rapper's new CD

Yes, the graspy sounding, thug-friendly voice of Ja Rule is back with his newest album, R.U.L.E. He's been a busy man since 1999's debut album, Venni Vetti Vecci, putting out an album every year for his hip-hop fans.

Let's talk about sex

Dr. Alfred Kinsey was a man who enjoyed nature in its most raw forms. He started out studying the lives of gall wasps, and ended up famous for studying human sexuality -- human nature at its most basic.

Many shades of Slim Shady

Eminem's major label debut, The Slim Shady LP, showcased Slim Shady, his manic and often twisted alter ego. His sophomore stunner, The Marshall Mathers LP, presented Marshall Mathers, a complex man with a dark past and a dysfunctional family.