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'Knight's Tale' gets Medieval

"A Knight's Tale" opens with a scene showing joust fans singing 'We Will Rock You' while clapping to the beat and doing the wave. How people in 14th century Europe know the lyrics to the 1977 Queen hit, I'm still not sure. But, despite the corniness of the scene, the crowd was only trying to pump up the movie's audience for one of the most fun, entertaining movies so far this year.

Powell plays peacemaker

WASHINGTON -- Secretary of State Colin Powell headed to Asia Sunday on a diplomatic mission intended to keep tensions between Pakistan and India from further complicating the U.S. anti-terror campaign in neighboring Afghanistan. Pakistan has been supporting Islamic militants who seek an end to Indian rule in the predominantly Muslim region of Kashmir. A terrorist attack last week in the Indian sector of Kashmir killed about 40 people. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage said last week that Powell would try to see if there were a way "to lower the temperature" between the two countries.

Folk rock trio Guster will headline Union Board concert to kick off Little 500

Folk rock trio Guster will take the stage at the IU Auditorium April 16 to kick off Little 500 festivities on campus. The concert, sponsored by Union Board, will begin at 7:30 p.m. with opening act Flickerstick.

Shouts from Acacia deserve explanation

I had the opportunity again this year to participate in the campus' annual "Take Back the Night" events, including Thursday night's march through campus and on to the courthouse square. Anyone who either participated in those activities or paused to read the expressions of anxiety and pain conveyed through the Clothesline Project had to be moved by the poignant message of community that was both determined and hopeful, and, most important, it was a message for all of us, women and men alike.

Jordan River Forum

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BloomingtonFest

Sitting in a bright orange booth at Rocket's Pizza, they discussed their goal for Labor Day Weekend: to orchestrate the biggest BloomingtonFest ever to take over the streets of a not-quite-sleepy college town. But still, this town is one that needs a kick every once in a while to get it going.

New director of international services chosen

Christopher Viers is the new associate dean for international programs and the director of the Office of International Services. Viers replaced retiree Kenneth Rogers on July 1. A committee narrowed a nationwide search to four candidates, and they chose Viers unanimously, said Patrick O'Meara, dean of international programs. Viers comes to IU from Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich. where he was director of the Office of International Students and Scholars.

IU ranks 14th in Peace Corps workers

Peace Corps annual statistics put IU 14th on a nationwide list of large colleges and universities with the most Peace Corps volunteers. IU has 48 alumni who are volunteering their time overseas.

Don't punish off campus

"According to the IU Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct the University may punish students for personal misconduct on or off of University property," (July 18, "Basketball riots spur rule revision"). Following basketball riots at the University of Maryland, expulsions were ordered as the main punishment for students who participated in the rioting. But an expelled student is allowed to reapply for readmission after a year.

Cafe offers genuine cuisine

Nestled away near the railroad tracks, Le Petit Cafe, 308 W. Sixth St., is one of Bloomington's hidden treasures.

Council approves tax abatement

The City Council approved a resolution to designate a piece of property owned by Buyers Only Real Estate on the south side as an Economic Revitalization Area (ERA). This and the rejection to return to an issue regarding the proposed bike path on the north side were two key areas of business at Wednesday night's meeting.

Davis: All 11 players will stay

With the announcement of Mike Davis as IU's next head basketball coach, attention turned to next season. Davis said he expects all 11 players to return and for the two incoming freshmen, especially Donald Perry, to contribute. "If somebody leaves, it will be hard to replace them," Davis said. "I'm prepared to beg them to stay. Hopefully they understand we can win a Big Ten title and a national championship."

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Cabinet position created

WASHINGTON -- It will be the daunting task of President Bush's new Office of Homeland Security to ensure terrorists can't take advantage of the nation's ease of movement to carry out attacks. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge, the head of the new agency, will be "sitting at the right hand of the president," a senior Bush administration official said Thursday.

Season ticket money stolen

The IU athletic ticket office reported that $2,300 from students purchasing basketball tickets had been stolen from its office earlier this month, according to the IU Police Department.

Men's tennis not at 'fault'

Parity defies explanation. Talk about parity with a National Football League fan and you hear about how it is good for the game. Even the Patriots can win the Super Bowl. Even the Bears can win 13 games. Even the Arizona Cardinals can rise up and win a playoff game every so often.

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DiFranco fans ready for IU show

For folk rocker Ani DiFranco, music is a way of making sense of the universe. "My little songs are sort of letters to myself," DiFranco told Music Connection. I'm trying to clue myself in on some things. It's all a very self-conscious process on some level. My music, I guess, is what I live through." DiFranco will perform at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the IU Auditorium. Union Board is sponsoring the event.

Alternate use for new funds

Saturday, IU Parking Operations found new homes for about 250 abandoned student bikes. After the bikes were left unclaimed for months, those still on campus last semester and during the summer were auctioned to the highest bidder.

IUSA Supreme Court justice resigns, indicates 'failures'

Aquila's resignation, which was submitted to student body president Jake Oakman and Chief Justice Robert Cioffi, a senior, is in response to recent actions of the Court. In a press release Aquila said he is resigning because by remaining on the court he is "complicit in its actions."