Soil Compilation

West Virginia (16-9) They have a 6-5 big east conference record and they have competed hard all season despite losing their top two scorers to the NBA. St. Johns (15-9) A surprising 7-5 Big east record with three of those wins coming against the top 25 teams: Notre Dame, UConn, and Georgetown. The Red Storm recently throttled Duke by 15 three weeks ago. Illinois (16-8) Beating Minnesota at home last week has helped the once promising Illini stay relevant in the Big Ten Kansas State (17-8) The beat down that the Wildcats put on Kansas was a big boost for … Continued

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Chuck Grassley talks about the Chamber of Commerce meeting on flood funding and the new rail line from Iowa City to Chicago. At the end of the interview the senator fields questions on a variety of topics. [audio:http://www.krui.fm/assets/news/Senator%20Grassley%20Interview.mp3]

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By Pat Quinn The People’s Key is Conor Oberst’s search for the meaning of life. The album as a whole touches on scientific and theological arguments to answer the question many artists before him have tried to answer. While the subject matter of the album isn’t that unique, the blend of stringed and synthetic sounds Oberst orchestrates on this album is. The album begins with a slightly insane man rambling about space, time, aliens and the existence of humanity. Like the rambling man, the beginning of the album is a little spacey featuring more staccato percussion and a stronger lyrical … Continued

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By Terry Quinn Deerhoof’s latest release finds a happy medium between the reverb-flecked, art rock leanings they have built much of their sound around and the nuanced, ADD-informed pop structures of their 2007 release, Friend Opportunity. On Deerhoof vs. Evil this balance allows a collection of songs that can stand strong on their own attributes to fuse together into a seamless experience upon a full listen. This can be immediately recognized in the transition from the playful opening track, “Qui Dorm, Només Somia” to its progression building follow up, “Behold a Marvel in the Darkness.” The two flow into each … Continued

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  By Alex Solsma 1 ) Michigan State (14-10, 6-6 Big Ten) RPI: 49 SOS: 8 I did not think that Michigan State, a team that was in the Final Four last year and was preseason #2, would be a team fighting to get into the tournament late in the season. This week Michigan State has to play at Ohio State (RPI #3) on Tuesday and hosts Illinois on Saturday. Michigan State can’t afford many more losses after dropping games to Michigan, Penn State, Illinois, and Iowa. 2 ) Kansas State (16-9, 4-6 Big 12) RPI: 40 SOS: 17 #1 … Continued

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By Jordan Kabialis The Utah Jazz took a major blow last Thursday when head coach, Jerry Sloan resigned. It was something no one wanted to see happen and something not many saw coming. That Monday it had been announced that Sloan and the Jazz had signed a one-year contract extension. However, following a loss at home to the Chicago Bulls (Utah’s 11th home loss of the season) Sloan was ready to put an end to an incredible 26-year coaching career. The end to Sloan’s reign as head coach of the Jazz was made official in a press conference Thursday afternoon. … Continued

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