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Cartoon: Huntsman’s dilemma

November 1, 2007

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Metal band bleeding through to SLC

By By Trevor Hale • November 1, 2007

As a lifelong metal lover and die-hard Slayer fan, Bleeding Through guitarist Brian Leppke jumped at the chance to hit the road alongside his idols last summer. "Slayer is one of my favorite bands of all time," said Leppke, "Touring with them was a dream come true.

What happens in Vegas gets talked about in the Chrony

By By Clayton Norlen and Alexandra Gregory • November 1, 2007

Harder, better, faster, stronger. Nothing screams costumes and devil worshipping quite as a massive light pyramid and floating condom balloons and nowhere do these items scream louder or longer than the two-day Vegoose Music Festival. Held at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas Sam Boyd Stadium on Halloween weekend, this year's Vegoose boasted a lineup of 28 bands on three stages, some legendary and others who had recently shed their musical training wheels.

American Gangster’ carries true crime torch

By By C. Glen Bellamy • November 1, 2007

"American Gangster" Universal Pictures Directed by Ridley Scott Written by Steven Zaillian Starring: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin, Lymari Nadal, Ted Levine, Carla Gugino, RZA, John Hawkes and Common Rated R/157 minutes Opens Nov.

Former Iraq study group co-chair speaks at U

November 1, 2007

The chief contribution of the Iraq Study Group was not its recommendations, which were largely ignored by the Bush administration, but the influence it had in changing debate about the Iraq war, said Lee Hamilton, a former Democratic congressman and co-chair of the group.

Airport security disappointing

By By Pamela Talledo • November 1, 2007

Airports these days are tedious things. Every time I travel, I arrive at the airport at least two hours before departure. It is a hassle -- getting the Ziploc bag ready with make-up, lotions and chapstick, taking the laptop out of the bag pack, taking my shoes off, etc.

Letter: Study abroad fee increase to help students

November 1, 2007

Editor: I am glad to hear that the U is considering creating more scholarships to allow more students the opportunity to study abroad. I am a U student currently studying abroad at Swansea University in Wales. From my experience abroad, I would highly encourage and recommend everyone who can to challenge themselves and go abroad.

Runnin’ Utes open tonight

November 1, 2007

It's always fun to get a new thing -- especially the first time you take that thing out of the package and marvel at how shiny and new it is. Usually this fun is reserved for taking an iPod, a new DVD or a computer out of the package. Tonight at the Huntsman Center, the fun of unwrapping something new will extend to the basketball floor.

Horoscopes

By By Gabi "the Genuflect Guru" Gaston • November 1, 2007

Aries (March 21 - April 19) Your mind seems to be dwelling on an older relative this week, and not just because your grandma is the only person who will lend you money with your credit score. This senior-centered outlook might end up altering your goals. From now on, your day will center around not slipping in the shower, catching that episode of MacGyver before you fall asleep and quenching that all-consuming tapioca fix.

The Drop: Chronicle’s guide for the music store

November 1, 2007

Puscifer V is for Vagina Puscifer Entertainment Four out of five stars Akin to fellow experimental music icon Mike Patton's foray into avant-garde sex music, Lovage, Pusicfer's debut album, is a bizarre glimpse into the subconscious maelstrom of Tool mastermind Maynard James Keenan.