Students can watch a drunken, cursing clown try to commit suicide in room 235 of the Theatre and Communications Building tonight. The clown is the main character in Circus Act, a play about a down-on-his luck clown whose lover cheats on him with his co-worker.

Some students are shifting gears this semester and revolutionizing the way they use transportation. The Revolutions Community Bicycle Shop in Midtown is teaching volunteers how to build and maintain their own bikes using recycled bicycle parts. "The emphasis here is on community," said Kyle Wagenschutz, director of the nonprofit organization.

Why is there air? Why does a rock do nothing? Why do humans have brains? The University of Memphis philosophy department will show teachers how to answer these kinds of questions at a conference titled "Keeping the Child in Mind: A Conference About Philosophy for Children.

After hearing this week that Memphis has witnessed its first swine flu-related death, The University has released information stating around half a dozen U of M students have been diagnosed with swine flu-like symptoms. It's a trend at several universities, especially those in the southeast and northwest, according to the American College Health Association.

Students are speaking up about assistant professor Larry Moore's lawsuit against The University of Memphis. Most are stunned at the $551.7 million sum he's seeking. "It's stupid," said Baylee Ellis, a sophomore religion and society major. "I think it's kind of nuts.

Attempted Theft On Sept. 1 at 2:10 p.m., an officer responded to a complaint at the Central parking lot on Central Avenue. After returning from lunch, staff member Ryan Csontos told campus police that he and witness A.J. Robinson saw a male near his motorcycle.

After his performance in Sunday's 45-14 loss to then No. 8 Ole Miss, questions have been raised about Tiger quarterback Arkelon Hall's job status as starter. Hall, a 6-foot-2 and 225 pound senior struggled for most of the game as he completed just 15-of-30 passes for 110 yards with two interceptions, including one that was returned 38 yards for a touchdown by Ole Miss cornerback Fon Ingram at the end of the first half.