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(04/13/15 5:28pm)
Bloomington’s bouncing bar scene is loud, proud, and sometimes a little overwhelming. On the fateful night you turn 21, you may feel like you’ve got all the time in the world to experience the nightlife. But as senior year winds down, some are scrambling to see the sights before May 9.
(03/23/15 4:43pm)
It's all happening. The end of the best four years of your life is coming to a close and the adult world is knocking heavily on your door. The easiest option would be to stay in bed with Netflix and pretend everything is not changing, but the kind folks over at the Career Development Center (CDC) have given us some tips on how to conquer the job world. Take a look at what Patrick Donahue, director at the CDC, has to say to heal all your woes.
(02/17/15 4:54pm)
It’s your twenty-first birthday.
(12/02/14 7:57pm)
It’s the end of the semester, and the bulk of your money has gone to a KOK tab (purposefully or not). Buying gifts for family and friends or decorating for the holidays can seem like a budget-killer, but good planning can make holiday shopping and decorating a little less daunting.
(09/17/14 7:46pm)
Coconut products are the new black and have been for a while. The newest craze comes in the form of oil pulling, a ritual Gwyneth Paltrow swears by.
(09/10/14 9:26pm)
Senior Cathryn Caver, a certified lab technician, wears a lab coat and goggles by day and heels by night. She is a Bacardi promo girl.
(09/10/14 9:00pm)
Amid the mass of North Face jackets and Sperry shoes on campus, variety can be an anomaly. Ann Bastianelli, senior lecturer of marketing, gives advice on how to dress and carry ourselves in a powerful and defining way.
(09/10/14 8:46pm)
Remember the good ol’ days when inventing a product for a third grade assignment seemed so easy and totally tangible? Yeah, us neither.
(04/14/14 8:40pm)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Let’s face it. Getting the recommended amount of fruit and vegetable servings each day is about as possible as making it on time to an 8 a.m. class all semester. Taking supplemental vitamins seems to be the next best choice, but Samantha Schaefer, a registered dietitian with IU Health, told us the truth about vitamins.Samantha says the ways in which people take vitamins may actually be having a negative effect on their health. “I found it interesting that a majority of the people that are using them are probably the people that aren’t as in high of need,” she says. “So they might be the ones that are actually supplementing more, which puts them maybe at a possible risk of an adverse reaction by getting too much.”Unfortunately, there’s not a universal vitamin that benefits all age and race demographics, but Samantha recommends using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans as a reference point in the basic nutrients everyone should consume. “There are some nutrients that I think the dietary guidelines focuses on, not necessarily for supplementation but just to make sure that we’re getting enough of in our diet,” she says. “That’s typically the calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin E, fiber, in adults and children, and vitamins A and C in adults.”Samantha finds patients abusing the popular gummy vitamins. “I think when we have the gummy vitamins or things that taste really good or more like candy, it might lead people to take more of them, and think of them more as a food,” she says. “What ends up happening is there are adverse effects. Those are very specific with each multivitamin and mineral you’re dealing with.”Gummy vitamins included, Samantha says that supplements should never replace the food in our diet. “Foods play a very important role in a healthy diet,” she says. “I think it’s important for us to remember that not only is a supplement just that, but foods contain hundreds of natural occurring substances that can protect our health.”Samantha spills on popular supplements used by students.MelatoninWhat is it used for?Melatonin is commonly used to treat jet lag or sleep problems such as insomnia. Is it safe?Taken in low doses for short-term and long-term use, melatonin is safe in most cases.What are the side effects?Sleepiness, vivid dreams, and low body temperature are a few side effects, but will end when you have stopped taking the supplement. Fish oilWhat is it used for?Fish oil supplements aid in lowering blood pressure, reducing triglycerides, and reducing the change of abnormal heart rhythm. Is it safe?The American Heart Association suggests taking no more than 3 grams of fish oil supplements per day. What are the side effects?Side effects could include a fishy taste in your mouth, fishy breath, and an upset stomach. Vitamin CWhat is it used for?Vitamin C supplements are often used for the common cold and maintaining a healthy immune system.Is it safe? The Recommended Dietary Allowance suggests females 19 years and up should take 75 mg/day and males 19 years and up should take 90 mg/day. What are the side effects?Vitamin C is safe for most people when taken by mouth or when applied to the skin, but more than 2000 mg/day is unsafe and may cause side effects such as kidney stones and diarrhea.
(04/14/14 8:40pm)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Let’s face it. Getting the recommended amount of fruit and vegetable servings each day is about as possible as making it on time to an 8 a.m. class all semester. Taking supplemental vitamins seems to be the next best choice, but Samantha Schaefer, a registered dietitian with IU Health, told us the truth about vitamins.Samantha says the ways in which people take vitamins may actually be having a negative effect on their health. “I found it interesting that a majority of the people that are using them are probably the people that aren’t as in high of need,” she says. “So they might be the ones that are actually supplementing more, which puts them maybe at a possible risk of an adverse reaction by getting too much.”Unfortunately, there’s not a universal vitamin that benefits all age and race demographics, but Samantha recommends using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans as a reference point in the basic nutrients everyone should consume. “There are some nutrients that I think the dietary guidelines focuses on, not necessarily for supplementation but just to make sure that we’re getting enough of in our diet,” she says. “That’s typically the calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin E, fiber, in adults and children, and vitamins A and C in adults.”Samantha finds patients abusing the popular gummy vitamins. “I think when we have the gummy vitamins or things that taste really good or more like candy, it might lead people to take more of them, and think of them more as a food,” she says. “What ends up happening is there are adverse effects. Those are very specific with each multivitamin and mineral you’re dealing with.”Gummy vitamins included, Samantha says that supplements should never replace the food in our diet. “Foods play a very important role in a healthy diet,” she says. “I think it’s important for us to remember that not only is a supplement just that, but foods contain hundreds of natural occurring substances that can protect our health.”Samantha spills on popular supplements used by students.MelatoninWhat is it used for?Melatonin is commonly used to treat jet lag or sleep problems such as insomnia. Is it safe?Taken in low doses for short-term and long-term use, melatonin is safe in most cases.What are the side effects?Sleepiness, vivid dreams, and low body temperature are a few side effects, but will end when you have stopped taking the supplement. Fish oilWhat is it used for?Fish oil supplements aid in lowering blood pressure, reducing triglycerides, and reducing the change of abnormal heart rhythm. Is it safe?The American Heart Association suggests taking no more than 3 grams of fish oil supplements per day. What are the side effects?Side effects could include a fishy taste in your mouth, fishy breath, and an upset stomach. Vitamin CWhat is it used for?Vitamin C supplements are often used for the common cold and maintaining a healthy immune system.Is it safe? The Recommended Dietary Allowance suggests females 19 years and up should take 75 mg/day and males 19 years and up should take 90 mg/day. What are the side effects?Vitamin C is safe for most people when taken by mouth or when applied to the skin, but more than 2000 mg/day is unsafe and may cause side effects such as kidney stones and diarrhea.
(02/16/14 10:34pm)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>A single silver sequined glove commands the attention of every pair of eyes at the Bluebird Nightclub. Gazes dart left to right, up and down, and every way in between, never breaking connection with the hand. The array of lights attract the reflection of every sequin to create a blinding, almost mesmerizing trance.Who’s Bad, a Michael Jackson tribute band, moonwalked its way to the Bluebird Nightclub this January in front of a packed house of loyal MJ fans. For one night only, the “King of Pop” returned to the stage with a six-piece band and two alternating Jackson performers.Michael Jackson’s musical legacy is nothing short of influential. He rose from his family band, the Jackson 5, in the 1970s to become one of the biggest pop stars in the world in the 1980s and ’90s. With success and power came controversy, and in Jackson’s case, a string of incidents and allegations in his personal life. This collection of events ranges from supposedly sleeping in an oxygen tank to accusations of child molestation and dangling his child over a balcony in Berlin, according to The Guardian.Who’s Bad, the longest-running Michael Jackson tribute band, has chosen to carry on the positive facets of Jackson’s life. Formed in 2003, Who’s Bad is backed by professional musicians and performers whose repertoires include Broadway performances and experience with Jackson’s own choreographers. The band continued to gain momentum through the years, especially after Jackson’s passing in 2009. Taalib York started as the group’s original Jackson performer, and Joseph Bell joined the lineup as the second Jackson performer in 2007.Bloomington has hosted Who’s Bad before and as Joseph describes, boasts an audience of “true Who’s Bad fans.”“It’s always very special for us to come here and perform for this crowd,” Joseph says, in a soft, light-hearted voice much like Jackson’s. “We love Bloomington. We’ve come here for a long time, so this is our crowd.”Who’s Bad’s career began on the college venue circuit, but with success came the expansion of events and crowds. Joseph says the personality of college crowds allots more freedom and energy.“No matter where we play, everyone sort of turns into the same type of audience,” Joseph says. “Everyone loves Michael’s music so much, they just let go.”The crowds at the Bluebird, ranging in all ages and walks of life, line the wooden stage and arched brick walls and become one as they dance together, welcoming Taalib and Joseph. Taalib, who has written for labels such as Motown and Def Jam Records, took the stage first. The two impersonators take turns performing as Jackson, each emulating a different iconic look from his long-spanning career. “When we started working together, he chose his favorite songs, and I chose mine,” Joseph says. “We can both do the majority of all of them, but we have our specialties. We deliver what the audience loves.”The group as a whole performs on stage like a modern-day Jackson 5, except in a more monochrome black and red look rather than ’70s flashy garb. In unison, they each align themselves in a row, instruments held low, and scoot forward without missing a single note. Their smiles feed off the audience and vice versa. Their energy contradicts their 11:30 p.m. show time. Who’s Bad has performed for audiences around the world, from Romania to China. In 2010, they sold out 50 venues in the United Kingdom, including London’s famed O2 Arena. “That was phenomenal,” Joseph says, clutching his hand to his heart. “That whole year was a very special and responsible time because we felt like the mission increased, and being there was definitely a privilege.”Frank Dileo, Jackson’s friend and manager, attended a Who’s Bad performance at the Cannery Ballroom. After the show, Frank shared words of encouragement and praise with the band. “He told us how much he loved that show and how much he thought Michael would be proud of us,” Joseph says. “How could you get more of a validation than Michael’s manager saying that to you and your tribute to such a great artist?”Who’s Bad celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and Joseph sees no end in sight. “I believe Michael’s legacy will go on, music will go on,” he says. “It’s international, and it’s around the world. I believe there will be more expansion, more attention, and who knows, maybe it will grow into something more phenomenal.”
(10/17/13 4:00am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>A mere 13 months after releasing “The Carpenter,” North Carolina folk rockers The Avett Brothers have released “Magpie and the Dandelion,” the eighth installment in the group’s discography. Scott and Seth Avett have never been keen on following the standard formula of folk music: nice harmonies over banjo riff after banjo riff. Instead, the brothers, along with bassist Bob Crawford, cellist Joe Kwon, and others, have consistently produced romantic, swoon-worthy songs accompanied by smooth acoustic guitar and the perfect hint of banjo. As opposed to the band’s early records of unyielding energy and raw vocals, “Magpie and the Dandelion” takes a step back and focuses on simpler melodies and compositions.However, this is not to say the lyrics are lacking in the slightest. Per usual, Seth and Scott pour their inner thoughts and struggles into songs that sound like a live diary. In fact, their whole discography can be read and listened to as a guide to their lives, or a sacred text to which we should live our lives.“Never Been Alive” kicks off the ballad-heavy theme of the album. The guitars and drums mold together like a dream, producing a sound reminiscent of a Neil Young ballad in his prime. Young’s influence continues into “Bring Your Love to Me.” Classic Avett Brothers style returns in “Good To You,” where the brothers croon about life on the road and the acceptance of love when they return home. “Magpie and the Dandelion” is a product of the group’s evolving mix of folk and rock. It’s an 11-track album of easy listening and lessons to be taught and learned from. It’s the kind of album you play while falling asleep in a hammock and wake up feeling revitalized by the glory that is Scott and Seth Avett.
(09/05/13 1:33am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Every generation is met with a well-groomed, charming boy band that captivates the hearts of millions of teenage girls. One Direction, a British-Irish boy band, has met that phenomenon with its new 3-D documentary “One Direction: This Is Us” and has spawned a plague of new fans called “directioners.” Unlike most documentary concert films, “This Is Us” director Morgan Spurlock focused more on the behind-the-scenes aspect of the guys’ lives. The cameras follow the group from their hometowns to their cheeky banter backstage, with a handful of shirtless scenes in between, which are sure to please the tweens.It’s clear that the personalities of each member are very different, yet they defeat the manufactured stereotype. They were crafted by Simon Cowell on the British “X-Factor” three years ago after each was cut following their individual auditions. The 3-D component of the film was less than necessary, and only enhanced the film during concert scenes. The guys don’t actually come out of the screen, much to my dismay, but instead images from the backdrop of the stage come to life. The concert scenes placed great emphasis on the strong vocals of Zayn Malik, the “mysterious one” of the group. With each piercing riff came another piercing scream from the audience in the movie and the theater. The guys harp on the idea that they are not like other boy bands, in the way that they don’t all dress alike and don’t perform choreographed dance routines. However, Harry Styles, the curly headed cherub of the group, seems to stand out among the rest. His raspy tone and hobo chic attire without a doubt drew in the most squeals from girls in the film, including myself. One thing the five guys all have in common is the immense support of their fans, and a genuine appreciation for them. Throughout the film, they recognize that their success is solely because of the “directioners,” dating back to their days on the “X-Factor.” Niall Horan, the Irish representative of the group, said they are just “normal guys doing an abnormal job.” The film attests to the claim by showing them interacting with fans the same way they would with each other. One Direction is anything but a manufactured machine. The best takeaway from the film is that anyone can enjoy it. The flood of teenage girls is a minor detail compared to the humor, friendship and talent seen onscreen between Styles, Horan, Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne. It will leave you feeling like you are 13 again and not the least bit guilty.
(06/20/13 4:00am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Upon the arrival of Icelandic band Sigur Rós’ new album “Kveikur,” the group described the sound as “aggressive.” The opening track “Brennisteinn” comes thrashing out of the gate with heavy, reverberating guitar, living up to the knighted description. The title track “Kveikur” follows suit with thunderous drums and guitar, while leaving behind the usual falsettos the band has perfected. They have been known to describe themselves as a metal band, despite singing up to 8-minute songs in Icelandic and sometimes made-up words. It sounds as though they have finally produced an album to credit their identity. However, as the heavier tones continue throughout the album, the soft orchestrations and dreamy falsettos from tracks “Hrafntinna” and “Var” provide juxtaposition. “Hrafntinna” adds a slew of horns and bells into the mix, giving the song an extra kick. “Var” is the archetypical Sigur Rós track. It’s a 3:43 song of pure piano that brings the band back to the sound fans are used to hearing. It bears a strong resemblance to the track “Andvari” on 2005’s “Takk” album, a dreamy piece that could easily put you to sleep in the most flattering way possible. Kveikur is a natural evolution for the band’s sound and structure. They lost keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson and signed with a new label. This instant metamorphosis has resulted in a group that commands its craft and sound into an album of churning, heavy tones while incorporating ethereal pop slivers, giving a wide array of bands a run for their money.
(05/30/13 4:00am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Electronic puppeteer Will Wiesenfeld has released Baths’ second album, Obsidian, the follow-up to 2010’s debut album, Cerulean. From the start, the album takes on a dark tone, in sound and appearance. The song titles collectively are a bit morbid, with titles like “Worsening,” and “No Past Lives.” “Miasma Sky,” the first track Wiesenfeld released from Obsidian, is masked with pop-like beats and falsettos, but is layered with lyrics like “Miasma sky, would you swallow me alive?” The track trails off with piano and the sound of rain, leaving the listener to think the song did indeed swallow him alive. However, the following song, “Ironworks,” is less heavy on the ears and the mind. It opens with a flood of piano leading into a sputtering of beats accompanied by Wiesenfeld’s soft falsetto. The track then takes a step down to just vocals and piano, and back again. The layering affect is not lost, and is quite a serene mixture. By the middle of the album, the overwhelming sense of death and decay put me off. You can only mask the blatant lyrics so much by computer generated sounds before it becomes too much. Wiesenfeld suffered a spell with E Coli, perhaps prompting some of the depressing content. In this case, I guess he has a bit of an excuse for producing an album that would go in the “Dude-we-get-it-you’re-depressed” section of a record store. Nonetheless, it’s a good effort from Mr. Wiesenfeld, but I’m not a fan.
(04/18/13 4:00am)
Weekend rates the latest from Miguel, The National, and Selena Gomez.
(04/04/13 4:00am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>R&B songstress Ashanti returns on the scene with her fifth album, “Braveheart.” If you’re already wondering if Ashanti is still relevant, don’t worry, that was my first reaction too. It’s been a long time since her days of bubbly hits like “Rock Wit You (Awww Baby)” in 2003, but she’s back and packing a punch. The first single, “The Woman You Love,” is fueled by anger and bitterness that fit the mold of a classic female R&B album that makes you want to kick yo man to the curb, girl.However, her look in the video is anything but retro. She is seen sporting bright blue lips as she rises from the ground, illuminated by lights, channeling Katy Perry circa “E.T.” After pushing the release date back several times, Ashanti is ready for the world to hear what she’s conjured up since her last album in 2008. I can’t help but think her longtime collaborator Ja Rule is in the works to make another hit, but maybe that’s just my #throwbackthursday dreams getting the best of me. Unfortunately, I don’t think that’s enough to save Ashanti’s wannabe Beyonce career (hail to the queen). By Avery Walts
(02/19/13 4:38am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Scales and slithery tongues run the home of Sheryl Mitchell on South Walnut Street. Scaly Tailz, a reptile and amphibian rescue and demonstration organization, started 16 years ago, when Mitchell was working in the reptile and amphibian section of a pet store. “I really got interested in them. At the time, my son’s teacher asked if I could bring in the animals to show the students,” Mitchell said. “That’s how the demos started.”Mitchell attends events in Bloomington to teach people about the care and preservation of reptiles and amphibians. “I talk about how to be a good reptile pet owner and conservation,” Mitchell said. “I teach all the kids my favorite word: research. I wish people would research these animals better on how to properly care for them.”Scaly Tailz incorporates the volunteer efforts of Darin Bagley, her assistant, and Mitchell’s sons, 19-year-old Wes and 9-year-old Claude.“Most of the time we’re dealing with school children when we’re doing the presentations, so we’re trying to get them to learn about and understand the animals themselves,” Bagley said. “Less so about our organization.”Along with providing informational demonstrations, Mitchell also uses her home as a rescue center for abandoned animals and animals that need a new home. “Five or six years ago somebody contacted me and had a reptile they needed to re-home. And I started taking in reptiles,” Mitchell said. The calls continued coming in from in and around Bloomington. “We get a lot of calls where students have moved out, and they have just left the animal behind,” Mitchell said. “Unfortunately, the ones that get called to rescue quite often are too sick, and I just have to deal with what I’ve been given.”Scaly Tailz never charges a fee for demonstrations and accepts donations in monetary supplements, as well as supplies for the animals. Mitchell said she closes her demonstrations with a quote from Steve Irwin, a famous reptile and amphibian rescue enthusiast.“If you don’t understand something, you don’t know about it, you’re gonna fear it and hate it,” Mitchell said, quoting Irwin. “But if you understand about animals, whether or not you learn to love them, you’re going to understand that they need protecting.”
(01/24/13 4:08am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>The College of Arts and Sciences has a wealth of creative students. Art graduates’ success in obtaining a job post-graduation is sometimes seen as relative rather than based on earnings. Students majoring in art, film, writing and similar areas face a different challenge than students aiming to work in corporate America. Andy Uhrich, graduate teaching assistant, received his master’s degree in moving image archiving and preservation. He said the idea of success in the eyes of an art graduate differs. “These pursuits have never really led to well-paying jobs historically,”Uhrich said. “And I am not sure if looking at them as well-paying jobs was ever the reason anyone became a writer, painter, filmmaker, etc. Society values certain occupations over others.” Acquiring various skills in an area of study propels the chances of success, said Martha Macleish, director of undergraduate studies at the School of Fine Arts Gallery. “Many of the skills that art students could acquire will be useful and marketable when they are looking for employment,” Macleish said. “Art students should cultivate a diverse set of technical skills from drawing and building to digital and photography.” Tim Skinner, who received a bachelor of arts in psychology from IU, recently self-published a novel called “Shades of Eva.” Because of the “unwelcoming publishing industry” he said he experienced, Skinner decided to forge his own path. He said he believes the age of technology helps artists do the same.“Painters and writers and artists have a lot more tools at their disposal in the age of the Internet to get their wares out there, so to speak, and we don’t have to be so dependent now on industries,” Skinner said. Job opportunities expand beyond the industry standard. Macleish said she encourages branching out into SoFA Gallery events and looking further into the future. “Students should be as involved with the many fine arts department events happening outside of the classroom as much as possible,” Macleish said. “We have professional artists and critics visiting the school throughout the semester giving public lectures about their work and experiences in the art world. Additionally, students could look for internship opportunities to further their marketable skills.”Uhrich said besides academics, success comes down to the drive and passion students have for their craft. “From my friends who have made some degree of success, and this is a success that is on their terms, they have done so through a total devotion to their craft,” Uhrich said. “They are always working and hustling to get their work seen by others.”
(11/08/12 3:51am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Cardinal Stage Company’s “The 39 Steps,” will be performed through Nov. 18 at the Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center Auditorium.Adapted from Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 film and John Buchan’s 1915 novel, the play focuses on Richard Hannay, an army officer, as he tries to solve the riddle of the 39 Steps while escaping Nazi spies. Hannay, played by Chris Vettel, is joined by three actors who juggle 50-plus character roles while enduring fast-paced costume, character and scene changes. Hitchcock’s arsenal of films is referenced throughout the play, accompanied by tongue-in-cheek humor that will keep the audience on their toes. After combining all the elements together, director Randy White said the experience was “an engaging, fast-paced whodunit that celebrates the magic of theater.”When it came time to choose the actors, White said he relied on previous experience and gut instinct.“We found the actors through auditions, as well as people we know and have previously worked with in Cardinal shows,” he said in an email. “We saw Nika Ericson in an audition in Chicago two years ago and we thought she’d be perfect for the multiple femme fatale roles, and we were right.”Ericson, who takes on the roles of Annabella, a German spy; Margaret, a Scottish girl; and Pamela, a Brit, said the task of playing multiple characters is an ideal job.“It’s kind of been my dream as an actor, and I get to realize that by doing all these roles,” she said.Despite the multitude of costumes, characters and scenes, the chaos lends a new perspective for the audience, Vettel said in an email. “It’s an unusual opportunity for them to enjoy the story of Richard Hannay and the 39 Steps while simultaneously enjoying how the ‘actors’ tell the story ingeniously with very limited sets and props,” Vettel said.To play along with the mystery of the plot, the Cardinal Stage Company is hiding 39 tickets around campus for students to find. If students do not find a ticket hiding around campus, they can be purchased at cardinalstage.org or by calling 812-336-9300. Ticket prices range from $17.50 to $25.“We wanted something in the marketing that would set the right fun tone to let people know this was first and foremost a comedy,” White said.