MTV reality stars to visit Bloomington

Sterling University Glen Apartments will host three "Real World" and "Road Rules" cast members at a summer pool party tonight. Cyrus of "The Real World Boston," Brad of this past season's "The Real World San Diego" and Veronica of "Road Rules" will be available to talk with Bloomington residents from 2 to 6 p.m. at the apartment complex's clubhouse, 500 S. Park Ridge Rd. \nA hot body contest will be held, with the winner receiving $200 along with several raffles that range from DVD's to boomboxes. Smokin' Jacks Rib Shack will provide the catering and DJ Unique and DJ Jumpin' James from Kilroy's Sports will provide music.\nAssistant Property Manager Craig Sherwood said he expects many spectators at the event. \n"We estimate 300 people to come," Sherwood said. "The staff that was here for last year's 'Road Rules' summer pool party said the event was a lot of fun."\n"We are trying to reach the community to say we are a fun, young property. (The party) will be a blast and people will get to know who we are," said current property manager Eric Leimsieder. "We care about our image in the community." \nKilroy's Sports and Sterling University Glen worked together to create the event.\n"I am very appreciative of Sports for helping us bring about this party. I am hoping this event will kick off a partnership between us," Leimsieder said.\nJennifer Black, the events' coordinator, said she worked for two months putting together the pool party.\n"It has been a good opportunity for me to be involved with a large community like Sterling University Glen," Black said. "It has helped me to see all of my qualities."\nBlack, is a junior business marketing major at IU and started working as a community assistant for Sterling University Glen six months ago.\n"Jennifer took the ball and ran with it. She is going above and beyond to make the party successful," Leimsieder said. "This event provides a way for reality TV to become a reality at Sterling."\nThe three cast members will also be at an after party hosted at Kilroy's Sports Bar, 319 N. Walnut St., around 11 p.m.\n-- Contact staff writer Karen Yancey at kaeyance@indiana.edu.