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Death of the VCR

Colin Kearns took the leap in high school. He wanted more movies, better quality and the best technology on the market. His only option was to go digital. "I switched over to DVD a few years ago because I knew that eventually it was going to take over the video world, which it is slowly doing already," says Kearns, now a freshman in college. "I have had a deep interest in film for a couple years now, so I wanted to have access to the special features on DVD, like documentaries, deleted scenes and director's commentaries."

Full of pep

She's done it again. In the '80s, Madonna was the trendsetting dance pop singer. In the '90s, she became much harder to classify, because with each new album, she went through a major transformation. Erotica was racy, Bedtime Stories pouty. She pulled off Broadway with the "Evita" soundtrack and quieted her harshest critics with the breakthrough electronica collection Ray of Light.

Morality: A farce in one act

Cast of Characters: Boy, a boy. Girl, a girl. The child, a grievous mistake. Robert Gabriel Mugabe, Zimbabwe's President

Turn it up

I have been to a lot of parties at IU that would have been phenomenal if the music played had come from a bigger selection. Picture this scene with me. Lots of people are there, and the music is loud. Most of the people are trying to dance and have a good time, but the only CD the host owns is a bootlegged copy of Nelly's Country Grammar album. You can only grind to the same song a set number of times in one night.

HIV Ethics

Cheap dates

Face it, you're flat broke. It's OK, we all are. But does that mean that as students we don't deserve the finest weekend entertainment out there? Does that mean we don't get the chance to impress dates with our creativity and romanticism? Basically, does that mean that our dating scene should be confined to Friday and Saturday night keggers because the $3 plastic cup fee is the most we can splurge? I think not.

Learning the verbs 'go' and 'do'

In Perspective: A question of civility

The biggest problem with incivility lies in its definition. Although Webster's New World Dictionary defines incivility as "a lack of courtesy or politeness" or just plain "rudeness," what individuals consider to embody disrespect and rudeness differ.

Latina sorority seeks new members

For nearly a decade, the women of Gamma Phi Omega have been establishing their base and striving to continue tradition started by six alumni. Gamma Phi Omega officially became a chapter at IU Jan. 22, 1992 and is the campus' first Hispanic sorority.

Gore supporters start campus group

IU Students for Gore wants to change the perception that Indiana is a rock-solid Republican state.

IUPD Blotter

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Goalie earns Big Ten Honors

Behind a crowd of IU defenders and Michigan State offensemen, senior goalkeeper T.J. Hannig got up from a kneel to recover the soccer ball and save a potential Spartan goal Sunday.

Weismiller rebuilding Hoosiers in 'dream job'

Katie Weismiller has a funny notion about her "dream job." Most people would leave Indiana for Florida, and not vice versa. Weismiller, the women's volleyball head coach, saw things the other way around.

Ex-coach claims sexism

Former IU women's basketball coach Jim Izard filed a federal discrimination complaint Aug. 28 against IU, claiming his March dismissal was based on his gender.

Prosecuter charges Cox with murder

Prosecutor Carl Salzmann said he will charge Gregory Keith Cox, the man accused of the Saturday morning slaying of Sherry King, with murder today.

Digital libraries get $3 million boost

It seems the second time is a charm for IU's digital music library. The University applied for a grant from the National Science Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities two years in a row. IU found out this week it will receive the $3 million grant for digital music library research.

Manning follows father's footsteps

INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning is like his father in many ways on the football field. But, there is one big difference between father and son.

Women's soccer team remains hopeful for upcoming games

The women's soccer team enjoys pressure. The Hoosiers like to put it on their opponents, and they like to put it on themselves.

Freshman forward finds her place at IU

If women's soccer coach Joe Kelley is on a recruiting trip, there's a good chance he wound up in his hometown of St. Louis. Just look at the history.

Improving line looking to get physical this season

The football team is second in the Big Ten in total offense and scoring offense. That's not surprising at first glance.