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XFL continues to excite fans as ratings drop

I like the XFL. I don't think this means that I have a moral dilemma. Whether I am out on a Wednesday night at the Bluebird or just sitting around my house, some people think the XFL is not going to last.

WIUS AM 1570 Pick of the Week

Who thought up the retro thing? I'm not qualified to even make a guess, although I'm sure some cultural theorist has or will discourse on the subject at length.

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Simple solutions for vegetarians

SILKY SPICED PUMPKIN BISQUE 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic gloves, minced 3 cups canned solid-pack pumpkin 2 cups canned vegetable broth 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper juice and grated zest of 1 lime 1 11-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Saute until golden, about 10 minutes. Add pumpkin, broth, sugar, cumin, curry powder and crushed red pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return soup to pot and stir in lime juice and zest. Bring soup to simmer and whisk in coconut milk. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Makes 6 servings.

Grants send professors abroad

Four professors have been awarded Fulbright Scholar grants to teach or conduct research abroad.

Diversity marks 43rd Grammys

Earle brings the house down at Murat

Continuing his "Trancendental Blues" tour, rocker Steve Earle stopped in Indianapolis Tuesday night at the Murat Theater. Earle's combination of rock and roll and country rocked the house, with his band and special guest Stacy Earle, Steve's younger sister. The doors opened at 6:30 p.m. as crowds anxiously awaited entrance, eager to get as close to the stage as possible.

The Vegan Way

The food pyramid isn't always constructed from the four main food groups, despite what elementary school teaches. Although nutritionists traditionally recommend a specific serving for each food group, the growing trend of vegetarianism, a diet omitting meat, and veganism, a diet omitting all animal products, has demanded a new foundation for healthy living.

Team to battle Illini on Senior Night

Senior Night is always special. But with an NCAA Tournament berth and a first-round bye at the Big Ten tournament on the line, tonight's game cannot be much more important.

Hoosiers look to rebuild tradition

The men's swimming and diving team has experienced some inconsistencies this year. This weekend it will face its biggest test -- the Big Ten Championships at the University of Minnesota. There, the team hopes to redeem this season's disappointments in a good showing in the conference's most important meet.

Bush faces difficult path

Democrats and Republicans make up the two largest parties in the United States. Constituents expect party officials to uphold their values and beliefs, which might make President George W. Bush's job harder as he tries to unite both parties.

Eminem deserves recognition

John Frusciante

There's a perfectly good reason Anthony Kiedis is the vocalist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers and John Frusciante is the guitarist: Kiedis can sing, Frusciante can play the guitar, not the other way around!

Soul, talent: You's got it

Nominations reveal high points, holes in Oscar system

Beck

Bjork

Deathray

Few people have heard of Deathray, but its self-titled album is definitely worth a listen. Most often referred to as the band "featuring former members of Cake," the group enlists the help of former guitarist Greg Brown and bassist Victor Damiani.

Bring It On

WIUS AM 1570 Pick of the Week

Who thought up the retro thing? I'm not qualified to even make a guess, although I'm sure some cultural theorist has or will discourse on the subject at length.