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Hobbits strike back!

By C. Warner Sills and Abhi Kumar · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 7:04 p.m.

It's back to Middle Earth for all you Tolkien fans, and director Peter Jackson goes all out. We witness the miraculous return of Gandalf the Wizard (played by Ian McKellen), we're introduced to the incredible and often disturbing Gollum and experience the epic battle fought at Helm's Deep.

Mary J.'s hip hop soul is much o-Bliged

By C. Warner Sills and -Val Tsoutsouris · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 7:03 p.m.

In the song "It's a Wrap" from her new album Love & Life, Mary J. Blige disses the cheating man in her life and you begin to wonder if Blige gets her sense of empowerment from the deepest depths as well as the highest highs. Such is her nature. Love & Life is such an emotionally-drenched operatic piece of work that after 18 tracks and 70 minutes, I was exhausted and felt a sudden urge for bon bons.

Country-fried hip-hop

By C. Warner Sills and -Daniel Minchella · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 7:02 p.m.

Even the country folks inevitably turn their head toward the cities at some point. In a genre as urbanized as hip hop, it's not terribly surprising that the Nappy Roots' sophomore album Wooden Leather features a more worldly sound and outlook than its uniquely Southern first album, Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz.

Guided by Voices' latest not 'earth' shaking

By C. Warner Sills and -Alec Toombs · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 7:01 p.m.

Critics have begun singing Robert Pollard's praises again … perhaps they spoke too soon. With his highly prolific band, Guided By Voices, Pollard has unleashed Earthquake Glue. What's here is well-written, sung nicely in Pollard's trademark cigarette-tinged rasp and backed more than ably by his bandmates. True to form, most of the cuts are either too short or too long.

'In This Skin?' More like 'In This Marriage"

By C. Warner Sills and Jennifer Whalen · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 7 p.m.

Jessica Simpson returns with her junior album, In This Skin. After hit singles and power ballads such as "Irresistible" and "Where You Are," featuring husband Nick Lachey, Simpson proves she possesses a more sultry side to her voice in her latest album.

It's Rancid, but it doesn't stink

By C. Warner Sills and Brian · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 6:59 p.m.

Rancid's latest, Indestructible, is a politically-fueled, Clash-inspired album. It's a good effort, but can't reach the creative success of 1994's Let's Go or 1995's … And Out Come the Wolves. The band is in the right state of mind, but has lost the energy that made the aforementioned albums so great.

DRINK SPECIALS AND EVENT LISTINGS

By C. Warner Sills and Weekends reports · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 6:46 p.m.

Axis: Monday: Monday Night Football $2 cover; 25 cent Bud, Bud Light and Rolling Rock bottles Tuesday: Karaoke contest, $1 cover ($150 cash prize) Thursday: 5 cent drafts; cover $3 before midnight

Climbing walls with the Hairy Bear - a 20-year tradition

By C. Warner Sills and IDS WEEKEND reports · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 6:32 p.m.

The infamous Hairy Bear, described on the Bear's drink menu as capable of making patrons "want to climb walls," consists of six shots of three different liquors. Though the original idea was conceptualized nearly 20 years ago, general manager Jim Reef says nobody really ordered it until five years ago.

4 IU students featured in Playboy's 'Girls of the Big Ten' issue

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 1:37 p.m.

Stephanie Urban was a senior last April when she got the news that a crew of Playboy photographers was in town, looking for some willing coeds for their pictorial featuring the "Girls of the Big Ten." Urban is featured fully clothed in the magazine.

Clarett unlikely to play at all

By Alyson Brodsy and Rusty Miller · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 2:24 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State athletic director Andy Geiger said Tuesday night that he doubted sophomore tailback Maurice Clarett would return to the defending national champions this season.

Cubs, Cards split doubleheader

By Alyson Brodsy and Rick Gano · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 2:23 a.m.

CHICAGO -- Matt Morris outpitched Kerry Wood and Jim Edmonds hit his second homer of day as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 to split their day-night doubleheader Tuesday night.

Rain drops instead of drop shots

By Alyson Brodsy and Howard Fendrich · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 2:21 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Andy Roddick walked down the hallway from the locker room at Arthur Ashe Stadium, then made a left just before the door leading to the court. Where was he headed? To the tournament referee's office, site of the biggest buzz of activity Tuesday afternoon at the U.S. Open. Rain postponed matches for a second straight day, and officials said the tournament might not finish on time.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 2:20 a.m.

Former IU quarterback Gibran Hamdan was released by the Washington Redskins Friday. On Saturday, Hamdan went to watch his younger brother play football for the first time.

NFL season will be full of surprises

By Colin Nowling · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 2:18 a.m.

As classes start and the whiffs of autumn begin to roll across the country soon, it could only mean one great thing for the sports fan: a long awaited return to the gridiron since last January's playoffs and bowl games. College football is already underway as the Hoosiers painfully found out last Saturday, but tomorrow dawns a new season in the National Football League and kicks off the beginning of Sunday afternoons spent with friends, a beverage and a bratwurst in hand.

Depth, expereince in defense will benefit

By Cory Steger · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 2:17 a.m.

There's an old saying that goes, "Offense wins games, but defense wins championships." There wouldn't be any other phrase that better suits the Hoosier women's soccer team. Led by senior defenders Carly Everett and Erin Hesselbach and senior goalkeeper Shaunna Daugherty, the defensive unit looks to establish themselves as one of the best in the Big 10.

Staying in Bloomington

By Daniel Cohen · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 2:16 a.m.

Junior forward Ned Grabavoy was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday after leading IU to its first adidas/IU Credit Union Championship in four years. He scored a goal and an assist to lead the Hoosiers to a 1-0-1 record on the weekend.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 1:58 a.m.

Any student that has had their bicycle impounded will get a chance to get their bike back. IU Parking Operations will hold their Fall Bike Auction at 9 a.m., Saturday in the lower level of the Jordan Avenue garage. Bicycles of all styles and conditions will be available for purchase.

IU student produces special as CourtTV intern

By Lindsay Kaplan · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 1:55 a.m.

Juliet Reichman has craved a career in advertising for as long as she can remember.

Bullets, cars and handcuffs

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 1:54 a.m.

Sitting in class, senior Brian Sharp does his best to remain awake. Dull lectures are like sleeping pills to him. One look at him during class and you can see Sharp feeling one of those moments. He quickly falls asleep and slams his head onto his desk.

Library opens new center for technology

By Andrea Minarcek · Wednesday, Sept. 3,2003 1:46 a.m.

Strange things are happening at the Main Library this week. Virtually every computer is occupied, with students waiting in line for an available space.