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(04/23/05 7:34pm)
"C" is for cookie, but cookies aren't for lunch anymore. \nIn recent years, the number of children in the United States with weight problems has increased dramatically, due in part to unhealthy food choices and a less active way of life. According to a survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture during 1999-2002, 16 percent of children aged 6-19 were classified as overweight or obese. This is a 5 percent increase from previous survey results in 1988-1994.\nEven "Sesame Street" character Cookie Monster is now teaching children that cookies are "sometimes" foods instead of "anytime" foods.\nMuch of the blame is placed upon schools, which are constantly criticized for the types of food they provide students. \nVictoria Getty, director of dietetics for the Department of Applied Health Science at IU, said schools have become more aware in recent years of what they can do to prevent this harmful trend. \n"There was definitely an increasing feeling that action needed to be taken," she said. "But there's not one answer for all that's happening."\nGetty said some schools in the state are making an effort.\n"Indiana was one of five states that participated in the Food Pilot Program, which was designed to integrate more fruits and vegetables into the schools," she said. "So far, students have responded well to it. Also, schools are leveraging their power when it comes to corporations, like Coca-Cola, who provide vending machines. The schools are pushing for healthier choices, for example, Dasani water, in the machines."\nSome area schools are working hard to provide wholesome options for students, said Cathy Sparks, director of food services for the Monroe County Community School Corporation.\n"We've made a lot of changes in the past few years," she said. "For example, we've eliminated candy bars from the line, and we now offer yogurt, salads and fresh fruit and vegetables. At the middle schools, we only offer french fries two days a week."\nSparks said she believes the shift to more balanced eating habits should be a gradual process. \n"You have to make small changes, otherwise kids are going to throw the food away or not eat at all." \nShe also said that vending machines in schools do provide some benefits. \n"They are important for students who are in sports after school, because it allows them to eat something and keep them going until they get home for dinner," Sparks said.\nMCCSC has strict rules about the machines being used during the school day, Sparks added. \n"It's not appropriate for them to be on during the school day, and this is enforced at all times," she said. "One change we are hoping to make for the next school year is getting some new machines, specifically ones we can stock ourselves with sandwiches, yogurt and other cold foods."\nOther schools are doing their part as well. Vickie Coffey, food service director for the Edgewood school system in Ellettseville, Ind., said the school has made recent changes to the lunch menus.\n"We are expanding our entrée choices at the high school and junior high levels to include chef salads and sub sandwiches every day," she said. "We've eliminated french fries from our daily menu and will implement a fruit and vegetable program at our primary school next fall."\nCoffey said there are many negative influences that affect childrens' eating behavior. \n"I think it's how we've developed as a society," she said. "Parents, television, restaurants on every corner, 'on the go' lifestyles, being sedentary and convenience have all contributed to this problem."\nLocal parents agree that schools are not entirely at fault. John Goshert, residence manager of Ashton Center, has a son who attends Edgewood High School in Ellettsville. \n"I feel it should be a shared responsibility between the schools and parents," he said. "I think fast food provides instant gratification for the generation that is not used to waiting for anything."\nAshton Office Manager Janice Barnett, whose daughter is a senior at Bloomington High School North, said she feels parents should set a good example when it comes to eating habits. \n"It's really not all the schools' fault," she said. "A parent's lifestyle has a lot to do with how their children turn out. You can't preach healthy living to your child if you don't eat well and have a sedentary lifestyle."\nIf there's one thing that can prevent children from becoming overweight, Sparks said, is education. \n"Recently, my 11-year-old son and his friends were reading the labels on juice bottles, trying to figure out what all was in it," she said. "If everyone is more aware, it will help. You can give kids choices, but you need to educate them first."\n-- Contact Staff Writer Kama Korvela at kkorvela@indiana.edu.
(04/11/05 4:27am)
The Ralph Laurens and Donatella Versaces of tomorrow aren't in New York -- they're in Bloomington. Aspiring fashion designers showcased their work at the Coquette Fashion Show, which took place on Friday at Alumni Hall in the Memorial Union. Eight students participated in three categories -- runway, portfolio and accessories. Judges for the event were graduate student Petra Slinkard, Markeyta Martin, who helped found the show last year and Professor Kelly Gallet Richardson. Sophomore Kelly Jones, a Union Board member who planned the show, explained what Coquette is really about. Coquette, a word literally referring to a flirtacious woman, is a show aimed to give non-fashion design and costume construction technology majors a chance to show off their skills in fashion design. \n"The purpose of the show is to allow students to express themselves," she said. \nSince the show is only in its second year, Jones is optimistic about Coquette's future.\n"We hope it's a tradition that will continue to build," she said.\nThe runway show featured a variety of looks, from bohemian, "flower child" apparel to regal, East Indian-influenced designs. Senior Kathleen Dombek won the category, as well as the Audience Choice award, in part to her show-stopping yellow couture gown. The gown which was made of a light fabric had a simple bodice, with a layered skirt that had bent wire in the hem. The effect was that of waves sticking out from the dress, which was displayed with a matching hat with bent wire in the brim. \n"How could someone think of that?" asked Dominque Dorsey, a junior. "It was just so unique."\nSenior Jeria Dotson agreed with Dorsey.\n"I've never seen anything like that," she said. \nDombek said she finds inspiration in other designers, most notably Marc Jacobs, as well as artists like Erte and Dale Chihuly. The fabric she uses also serves as a muse. \n"You can think anything you want, basically, but if you really want to make a design a reality, you have to learn to make due with the material you have at hand," she said. \nDombek will soon continue her education at Cornell University this fall as a graduate student in their textile department. \nOther participants in the runway portion were junior Vanessa Cantrell, junior Shweta Pamula and sophomore Nancy Rosenbloom. Cantrell is the proprietor of Venus Hemp & Organics, a self-described "eco-fashion design house." She will soon travel to Chicago to show her designs in the WearOrganic Fashion Show, sponsored by Nike. \nRosenbloom, who will begin pursuing a degree in Costume Construction Technology in the fall, entered four pieces in the show. \n"My garments are very feminine and all have similar color schemes," she said. "Each item has a certain style, like 'gypsy' or 'Latin.'" \nPamula's designs included an ethereal white halter top with green trim and an aubergine dress with a gold wrap. The portfolio category included a group of talented artists -- senior Geoffrey Coyle, senior Jessica Schroeder and junior Justin Stutzman. Schroeder, who estimated she spent over 100 hours on the project, won the competition.\n"I pull a lot from historical garments, especially from the 1920's and 1930's," she said. \nSchroeder, a senior, plans to have a career in design.\nCoquette stood out from other shows on campus, according to sophomore Weronika Gierlak.\n"It was different from Apparel Merchandising Organization's show a few weeks ago," she said. "It was more intimate, and you can tell the designers really put a lot of work into it. The models displayed the clothing nicely as well."\nCoquette also introduced the theatrics of fashion to students like Dominque Dorsey. \n"This was my first fashion show and I thought it was great," she said.\n-- Contact Staff Writer Kama Korvela at kkorvela@indiana.edu.
(03/31/05 4:59am)
A good lawyer used to be vital to keeping a company out of hot water. Now a good publicist is just as important.\nNo longer seen as a "fluff" profession, public relations has become essential for the business world. Its increasing importance has garnered media attention in recent years, from a New York magazine cover story to "PoweR Girls," the newest MTV reality show.\nCharlie McAtee, vice president of Coles Public Relations in Indianapolis, explained the role of PR.\n"Companies and organizations must take advantage of every communication opportunity that's available," he said. "Public relations helps businesses strategically and effectively communicate targeted messages to increasingly fragmented audiences."\nIU students are more aware of the industry's possibilities as well.\nAccording to a 2004 survey by the IU Career Development Center, graduating seniors reported that PR, grouped with marketing and advertising, was the second most popular career field after graduation. In addition, the industry reported the highest average starting salary offers, with $34,571 annually.\nBeth Wood, a lecturer in the IU School of Journalism who teaches public relations and advertising, understands the need for qualified public relations professionals.\n"It's important to note that 70 percent of what we see in the media is generated by public relations," she said. "PR is much more serious than it's portrayed. This industry requires you to be able to build trusting relationships and have creative problem-solving skills."\nAlthough salaries for entry-level PR positions in Indiana range from the high teens to the mid-$20,000s, experience eventually can net a person a flush paycheck.\n"People in corporate PR, which is very lucrative, can make up to six figures a year," she said. "But you have to prove yourself at the low levels first. You don't want to be on the front line in the beginning anyway because there are a lot of high stakes and risks."\nWorking at a corporation is only one facet of PR. Students have a variety of options with public relations skills, such as trade associations, government, advocacy groups, nonprofit organizations and the entertainment field, Wood said.\n"Nearly any institute or business or cause has PR needs," Wood said.\nSenior Ryne Meadors interned last summer at Bumble Ward and Associates in Beverly Hills, Calif. His experiences at the firm cemented his career objective.\n"Unlike some internships where you just file and get coffee, mine prepared me for most of the things I will be doing once I graduate," he said.\nWorking with A-list film directors and corporate clients proved difficult at times.\n"The worst thing is, like most jobs, it can be really stressful at times," he said. "But I want to become a publicist and do this type of work."\nOn the opposite coast, senior Heather Mourer spent her summer in New York City working for fashion designer Donna Karan.\n"Working in the PR department of a fashion company is different than working in a PR agency because you have only one client to represent," she said. "It requires a different way of promoting."\nLike Mourer, senior Lauren Staggs worked in New York City last summer as an intern for Marina Maher Communications.\n"What I like about PR is that it can be used anywhere and for anything, from nonprofit to celebrities," she said.\nAs an intern for the Cover Girl makeup account, she learned an important lesson: "Whatever the client wants, you pretty much do your best to make it happen," Staggs said.\n-- Contact Staff Writer Kama \nKorvela at kkorvela@indiana.edu.
(03/24/05 5:10am)
Crystals, corsets and color are three words that perfectly describe the theme of fashion design student Ana Carol Coelho's senior collection. Coelho will present her collection, titled "Birds in Paradise," at 5 p.m. Saturday in the Fountain Square Ballroom. The show is open to the general public.\nCoelho's "Birds in Paradise" features the results of a year of dedication and hard work in the Individualized Major Program. Kate Rowold, professor and curator of the Elizabeth Sage Historic Costume Collection at IU, expressed her admiration for Coelho's skills.\n"Carol is committed to excellence in design and construction," she said. "She is a perfectionist who is eager to experiment with fabrication and embellishment."\nA native of Brazil, Coelho said she stayed close to her roots when designing the line.\n"My collection was inspired by tropical birds -- their physiology, ecosystem and lifestyle," she said.\nRowold described Coelho's global designing technique as unique. \n"She blends influence from Brazil with distinctly American style. Cultural diversity is key to her designs," Rowold said.\nCoelho said she used a variety of fabrics and materials to interpret the physical attributes of the birds of her homeland.\n"There are plenty of lightweight fabrics, silk, feathers, beads, chains, crystals and natural stones," she said.\nCoelho also said she uses layers in her dresses to replicate the texture of a bird. \n"I wanted to signify wings with the arm curtain," she said. "The gathering creates a layering, or rather a texture of layers, which if you notice birds, they seem to have different layers."\nShe said her favorite piece in the collection is the red evening gown with its embellishments and arm-curtain drapery effects.\n"The dress is gathered on one side, from the bust to the knee, and ends at the ankle," she said. "I used orange, gold and red print fabric for the arm curtain, which is connected by four rhinestone bracelets at four different points on the arm."\nAlthough her designs are inspired by the natural world, Coelho said she is very aware whom she is trying to appeal to.\n"I never forget to think about a woman's body, its curves and what looks better," she said. "I do try to 'spice up' my designs, making sure that I show all the beauty a woman possesses. I want my customer to be confident, to feel unique and admire every part of herself."\nGraduation is quickly approaching for Coelho, but said she is taking her time to decide what's next.\n"I have applied for Accessories Design at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology)," she said. "For now, I am thinking about this project, and once it is done, then I will have to decide what the next step is. I'm taking it one day at a time."\nKate BonDurant, a senior who also is majoring in fashion design, said she is eagerly awaiting Coelho's show.\n"I've only seen a few of her garments for the show, but each and every one of them is a work of art," she said. "They are completely stunning and show a lot of Carol's personality."\nBonDurant said the presentation will be one to remember.\n"It will undoubtedly be incredible," she said.\n-- Contact Staff Writer Kama Korvela at kkorvela@indiana.edu.
(03/24/05 4:09am)
In the fashion world, it pays to think globally. Joe Sadler is doing just that. \nSadler, an IU alumnus and Martinsville, Ind., native, created Coexist, a clothing line that "aims to expose the distraction of discrimination."\nBy using an eye-catching logo consisting of three monotheistic symbols -- a star of David, a cross and the crescent moon of Islam -- on its apparel, the company has set itself apart from its competitors. Within the past year, Coexist has gone from selling T-shirts to local retailers such as Cha Cha on Kirkwood Avenue, who has sold out of Coexist apparel already, to major boutiques, including Fred Segal in Los Angeles.\n"By pairing our concept with fine fabrics and great design, we knew we could be successful," Sadler said. \nSadler's career in fashion started not in the classroom, but on the baseball field. As a member of the IU baseball team, he learned a lot of skills that would eventually help him succeed in business.\n"Coach (Bob) Morgan and baseball was the best 'class' I took at IU," he said. "I learned leadership skills and a good work ethic, which is so important."\nThe Individualized Major Program at IU enabled Sadler's aspirations to become reality, he said.\n"I created my own major, Lifestyle Design, because I had a passion for so many things," he said. "I studied graphic design, music, photography and interior design. I used every class I took at IU to relate it to Coexist."\nDespite lacking formal fashion training, Sadler and his roommate Chris Tierney created a few shirt samples with the Coexist logo. \nThey were an instant hit.\n"The demand was there, so we said, 'Let's develop this into a lifestyle brand'," Sadler said. \nWith the help of Sadler and three other IU alumni -- his roommate; his brother-in-law, Kyle Boyd; and publicist Mike Irving -- Coexist is now available in boutiques in Japan, Canada and the United States.\n"Kyle was generous enough to contribute money toward the business," Sadler said. "Without it, it would have been tough. He gave us enough to cover business cards, the shirts and marketing."\nIrving, the company's publicist, feels Coexist fulfills a need in the apparel marketplace.\n"We have a very defined concept," he said. "It's not only a brand, it's a lifestyle. It's all about creative conscious, unity and embracing life."\nHe also explained what makes Coexist shirts unique.\n"Each one of our shirts tells a story by using a lot of details, like vintage floral prints and contrast stitching."\nCorey Medaris is one of Coexist's most loyal fans. Medaris is the co-owner of Emporium, a fashion-forward boutique in Indianapolis. \n"I think (these) shirts are really cool, with a different message," Medaris said. "He needed a place to get started, and I helped him out."\nMedaris said the premium cotton T-shirts, which retail from $52 to $80 each, are popular items at Emporium.\n"They're selling extremely well," he said. "People are constantly asking about them."\nMedaris has also helped Sadler promote his message of tolerance.\n"My business partner and I wore Coexist shirts to the Magic Trade Show in Las Vegas last August, and everyone was asking about them," he said. "I told them that they had a good product and needed to get going on it."\nMedaris believes that Coexist's philosophy is what really makes the shirts so attractive.\n"Everyone gets it and likes the message," he said. "People are willing to pay a little more for a great message."\nSadler feels it's important for his company to contribute to society.\n"You've got to give to get back," he said. "I would really like for Coexist to sponsor art festivals and charity events and be able to donate a portion of the proceeds from our sales."\nSadler hopes in the future for Coexist to expand with denim, jackets, furniture and housewares.\nYoung entrepreneurs can take a cue from Sadler and his message.\n"You have to take risks. You can't be intimidated," he said. "Believe in what you're doing."\nFor more information, visit www.coexistonline.com. Coexist apparel is not currently available for purchase online.\n-- Contact Staff Writer Kama Korvela at kkorvela@indiana.edu.
(03/22/05 4:54am)
Nina Forest has big plans for the future -- she wants to see her autistic teenage daughter walk down the aisle during her high school graduation.\nFawn, her 15-year-old daughter, is Forest's main motivation for her work with autism.\nForest said one of her most important tasks is getting society to recognize her daughter as an "average" teenage girl.\n"I've had good exposure to societies where people with disabilities were integrated rather than isolated," she said. "I think people don't realize that since my daughter is 15 -- though she is intellectually at 6 or 7 -- emotionally she enjoys the same things as other teens: looking at boys, clothes, music, staying up, TV, junk food."\nFawn's mother said she believes her daughter is a very socially active individual.\n"(Fawn) has very clear goals for her life, including marrying another highly functioning/working disabled person and living in her own place," she said. "(Fawn) is part of a church teen group, a special abilities teen self-advocacy group, sports and transitional special abilities teen club."\nDr. Scott Bellini, assistant director for the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, revealed that many autistic people have similar lives to Fawn's. \n"Many folks with autism spectrum disorders live happy, productive lives," he said. "They ask for nothing more than to be treated with the respect and dignity which they deserve."\nForest said she wishes that people would give Fawn a fair chance to show them the human being she truly is.\n"We're discouraged my daughter is so frightening to people to work with, due to their misconceptions," Forest said. "In fact, (Fawn) is so well-behaved, hardworking, kind and compliant. She saves her fits, which we call 'meltdown,' for me at home. What is most heartbreaking is that inside the shell of autism, I know an individual with a wide spectrum of emotions, love, needs, wishes, dreams, ideas, thoughts, gifts and knowledge. Only rarely does someone from the outside experience her in 'full spectrum' of herself. I passionately don't want her to be limited by what others can understand in her communications."\nOverall, Forest said she is quite optimistic about her daughter's future and her place in the community. Despite some occasional trials and set backs, Forest said she does see continual progress from her daughter.\n"I want to see young autistic people have more options to work successfully, live as independently as possible, enjoy a higher quality of life and have more opportunities to be included socially in the mainstream," Forest said. "Years ago, autistic children were institutionalized. Now, many stay with their parents and siblings. Now, doors and treatments are opening so that an autistic individual, given certain excellent therapies, can live and work on their own with minimum supervision."\n-- Contact Staff Writer Kama \nKorvela at kkorvela@indiana.edu.
(03/22/05 4:54am)
For years Janice Barnett took care of her son like any mother would -- she fed him, clothed him and watched him go to school. She felt proud when Jim attended space camp in Alabama. When camp ended, Barnett said her son had developed a love for space exploration. But there was a setback.\nJim suffers from autism, a developmental disorder that hinders communication and social interaction. However, this hasn't stopped Jim from living a "normal" life, his mother said.\n"Jim is very fortunate, in that he is extremely high functioning," Barnett said. "He has the ability to speak and to comprehend most things."\nChildren with autism and their families face many hurdles. Besides discrimination and fear, there are also financial woes that plague most families. \nThankfully, people like Nina Forest have come to their rescue.\nForest recently opened the Life Learning Center, a behavior therapy and resource center for children with autism, in Columbus, Ind., which she feels will fill an important void for autistic teenagers. Through the center's efforts, children will receive behavioral therapy for two weeks at no cost to their family. In exchange, the children will participate in research -- in hopes that a cause for autism will be found.\nForest herself is the mother of an autistic teenager. After seeing her daughter Fawn's struggles, she said she felt compelled to do something.\n"My daughter is the driving force to my opening the center," she said. "My passion for this project emerges from finding that these kinds of services for autistic, Downs and mentally retarded teens are almost non-existent ... I found that autism services that make the most difference are costly, and they are not covered by insurance."\nForest said she began the center while in the process of preparing a manual of behavioral programs. \n"I already had a behavioral therapy background working with disabled teens and children, including those with autism and developmental delays," she said. "I was also knowledgeable of funding trends for autism research. This background blended well with starting this business."
(03/11/05 4:10am)
Spring break can be a time of forgetfulness of all things school related. But with careful planning and budgeting, it can be a trip to remember.\nIt's important to include essentials when packing for spring break. Mia Martin, the branch manager of STA Travel on Kirkwood Avenue said students should pack more than their swimsuits and tanning lotion.\n"Sunscreen, flip-flops, beach hats and pieces of identification, like a driver's license and passport, are really important," she said. "Students forget this stuff all the time when they go on spring break."\nDressing appropriately for tropical weather is a major consideration. Lauren Chaney, the assistant manager of the newly opened Charlotte Russe in the College Mall, had many suggestions for women. She said items should be versatile.\n"You'll need a good pair of flip-flops that you can wear with a variety of outfits, as well as a versatile spring dress, denim skirts and sunglasses," she said.\nFor the men, Kathy Krzepinski, a Softlines executive for Target, said basic items never go out of style. Versatility in clothing was also important for them.\n"Of course, you have to pack a pair of swim trunks and flip flops," she said. "You also need a good pair of jeans."\nClothing aside, assistant manager of Wal-Mart Frank Sorenson said people should not forget to pack necessities, such as toiletries. \n"Be sure to have travel shampoo, contact solution -- stuff like that," Sorenson said. "You'll definitely need it."\nHowever, travelers should also concern themselves with certain materials that can't exactly be packed. Martin stressed the importance of traveler's insurance. She said STA travel often makes sure their customers have insurance before they leave.\n"I highly recommend getting it, especially if you're bringing expensive jewelry, cameras or computers. Once the stuff is gone, it's gone," she said. "In fact, we make most of the people who book trips with us get it."\nSometimes in addition to a little insurance, students might also look to pack a bit of luck. Las Vegas is a popular spot this year, in part because of television shows such as "Celebrity Poker" on Bravo. Senior P.J. Kenison is one of many IU students traveling to Sin City this Spring Break. He said he plans on gambling, and that means bringing at least one dressier outfit.\n"I'm bringing lots of cash -- you have to, it's Vegas," he said. "I guess one difference between going to Las Vegas and somewhere like Florida is that I'm bringing a dressier outfit to wear out when I go to a nice casino, like the Bellagio."\nOf course, travelers want to bring back reminders of their trip. In addition to T-shirts and shot glasses, many unique souvenir options are available to spring breakers.\nºKenison said he isn't taking a gamble on tacky souvenirs. He said he prefers items that are more interesting.\n"I would never buy a T-shirt with 'Las Vegas' on it, and definitely no snow globes," he said. "I'd get something interesting -- like a deck of Bellagio playing cards."\n-- Contact Staff Writer Kama Korvela at kkorvela@indiana.edu.
(02/22/05 4:42am)
Wild mushroom lasagna, rack of lamb and truffles don't ordinarily come to mind when a person thinks of "soul food." \nBut Middleway Food Works, a business owned by Middle Way House Inc., is offering homemade goodies that serve a deeper purpose than satisfying appetites.\nThe program began in 2002 to provide area children and seniors with nutritious, made-from-scratch meals. It since has grown to include catering for special events. In the process, Food Works has given its workers a hearty serving of self-esteem.\n"These women develop a good sense of self, and they learn a lot of skills that they can use here or elsewhere," said Susan Dahlberg, manager of the First United Methodist Church kitchen, one of the locations in which Food Works operates. "They gain a lot of confidence through their work. When they leave, they have a pretty good résumé, too."\nFood Works is an appealing employment option for many of the women because it has a positive atmosphere.\n"We're family-friendly, and we understand if they have to miss work to take care of their kids," Dahlberg said. Food Works employs 20 women, all of whom are domestic violence survivors. Together they are responsible for preparing more than 900 meals daily for the Children's Village, Head Start, the Bloomington Developmental Learning Center and Area 10 Agency on Aging.\nCatering has been a successful venture for Food Works as well, Dahlberg explained.\n"It has grown so rapidly, so it's hard sometimes to keep up with the demand," she said. "We do a lot of weddings and meetings. We've also done catering for groups in Indianapolis, including a 'Women in Politics' dinner."\nDahlberg said the work is rewarding for her employees.\n"They (the women) really enjoy meeting the people we work for," she said. "We recently catered an event for the Craft Center, who held their worldwide conference just outside of Bloomington. It was two nights' worth of work, and the people were just so great."\nThe United Methodist Women's Group has used Food Works' services for its meetings and conferences. The treasurer for the group, who did not wish to be identified, said her group supports the ideals that Food Works stresses.\n"Food Works gives these women an opportunity to use their skills," she said. "They learn to be independent and to take care of themselves instead of depending on someone else."\nShe said her group has been quite pleased with the business' services.\n"Their food is very good and healthy, and it's not laden with fat. We are hosting an upcoming conference, and we are using them again," she said.\nToby Strout, executive director of Middle Way House, has plans to expand the operation further. "We hope to mass market some things we've been working on, including a palate cleanser, which we're trying out at wine testing venues. We also have product lines we're working on," she explained.\nStrout said they are planning to bring back the "take-home meal" program as well.\n"We have grown so much, and we just didn't have the space to prepare them anymore. We hope to eventually build a bigger space, and when we do, we'll bring them back." \nDahlberg believes in Foodworks and its employees. \n"Our food and our people work," she said. \n-- Contact Staff Writer Kama Korvela at kkorvela@indiana.edu
(04/03/03 5:00am)
It's easy to see how the "labor" of making the rounds in the Bloomington scene would be cake to Laborious Clef, simply by observing the sheer amount of energy the band members exhibit. On April 5, the band will release its first album, Laborious Clef, at Upland Brewery, which it hopes will better its profile in the community. The party will be held from 9 p.m. to midnight.\nBut the event will be bittersweet, though the band will be celebrating its first album, it will also be looking towards its own impending doom. At the end of the school year, the band will leave the Hoosier state and make the move to New York City. But one member will not be along for the ride.\n"Each and every one of us has a path to follow, if we are honest enough with ourselves to see it," says Rory Sandhage, drummer for Laborious Clef. Sandhage has chosen to move to the opposite coast, hoping to pursue acting and film, as well as music.\nJason Allen, the self-prock "epicenter" of the band, says he is optimistic about his future with bassist Darren Lipper.\n"New York is a very opportunistic scene currently. It's a melting pot of culture, music, art, and humanism in it's rawest form," says Allen, lead guitarist and vocalist for Laborious Clef. \nSandhage says he regets his impending departure from the band, but says he understands that it is necessary for Laborious Clef to move on.\n"It's an especially unfortunate fact of life with bands, but the best groups are the ones that keep on moving forward without a moment's hesitation. The cream will always rise to the top, and Laborious Clef is no exception," Sandhage says.\nAlthough Laborious Clef will soon be leaving the Bloomington scene, the fans will not forget the impact that the band has made.\n"They're very energetic at shows and they play their instruments well," says Nora Flaherty, a junior.\nOnce the band is gone, the CD will serve as a reminder of a band that has made its rounds in the Bloomington music scene. The album focuses both on the band's older sound (more funkier, slower tempo time) and its new, refined sound.\n"(The new album is) a wonderful presentation of our efforts here in Bloomington," says Sandhage, "capturing both our sound last year with our new sound that takes all the best aspects of our formative days and kicks them into high gear with a new emphasis in the raw power and genuine reality of punk music, however still staying true to our roots."\nLaborious Clef took six days to record, which includes two days of tracking and four days of overdubs and mixing, \n"It took an incredible amount of focus and discipline to achieve the desired level of results in such a short period of time, but it was a challenge we were up for," Sandhage says.\nThe three musicians who collectively make up Laborious Clef strive to bring a mix of intelligence, vivaciousness and motivation to their music. Sandhage says he doesn't like to place its music in any single genre. \nLaborious Clef is one of those rare instances when a band doesn't clearly fit into one category or genre," Sandhage says. "While rock would be the most logical definition, how do you account for the jazz, punk, funk, Latin, hip-hop, and reggae influences that pop up all over the music? Is it fusion, experimental music or just plum crazy? That's our challenge to our listeners."\nSandhage is the self-described "chameleon" of the group. As the drummer and a backing vocalist of Laborious Clef, he took an interest in music at age fourteen.\n"My dad bought a set of drums to play, so I started fiddling around with them, and it just snowballed from there," he says. \nIn high school, as Sandhage pursued the drums, he found another pastime -- Theater. \n"My love for theater transferred beautifully over to the drum set, which allowed for the many emotions expressed in theater to enhance my drum performance," he says. "Any good drummer knows that technical ability is only half of it. It's the emotion that goes into every note that makes it all worthwhile. When you strike a drum or a cymbal, strike it with love or hate or lust or anger, however the music moves you. True musicians follow their emotions."\nAllen also began playing music at fourteen, but unlike Sandhage, he chose the guitar. Allen brought his love of music to IU, where he majored in music. Although he left the school when the jazz-guitar major was no longer part of the curriculum, he found a new home for his creativity in English and literature, which has helped develop the lyrics of Laborious Clef. \n"The lyrical content challenges the listener to question and stand up against false authority and ignorant social trends and institutions, as well as appreciate the true beauty and mysteries of our day-to-day lives," he says.\nLipper says, because of his behavior, his stage performance has drawn comparisons to that of Flea from the The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Lipper is the bass player for Laborious Clef, and also considers himself the melodic counterpart to Allen. \n"Playing the simplest bass line with conviction is just as important as playing something complicated," he says. "By implementing numerous texturizing effects, it maximizes the band's sound."\nLipper says he is able to loop his bass parts on the spot during performances, so that he can solo over the top of them in the context of the songs. This allows him to compose entire songs, unaccompanied. \n"It's something you have to see to believe," he exclaimed\nThe impending break-up hasn't hindered Laborious Clef's efforts, or its ability to gain international exposure. Over spring break, the band traveled to the Cayman Islands for a show.\n"We got to play at the island's largest nightclub for $600 a night, and we would've been crazy to have refused," Sandhage says.\nArthur Hall, a junior, met the band at a neighbor's house when Laborious Clef was still in its infancy.\n"Their music is never the same," Hall says. "It's always innovative, and they have evolved so much. They're a bunch of wonderful, talented, brilliant musicians. Above all, they make intelligent music"
(04/02/03 2:49pm)
It's easy to see how the "labor" of making the rounds in the Bloomington scene would be cake to Laborious Clef, simply by observing the sheer amount of energy the band members exhibit. On April 5, the band will release its first album, Laborious Clef, at Upland Brewery, which it hopes will better its profile in the community. The party will be held from 9 p.m. to midnight.\nBut the event will be bittersweet, though the band will be celebrating its first album, it will also be looking towards its own impending doom. At the end of the school year, the band will leave the Hoosier state and make the move to New York City. But one member will not be along for the ride.\n"Each and every one of us has a path to follow, if we are honest enough with ourselves to see it," says Rory Sandhage, drummer for Laborious Clef. Sandhage has chosen to move to the opposite coast, hoping to pursue acting and film, as well as music.\nJason Allen, the self-prock "epicenter" of the band, says he is optimistic about his future with bassist Darren Lipper.\n"New York is a very opportunistic scene currently. It's a melting pot of culture, music, art, and humanism in it's rawest form," says Allen, lead guitarist and vocalist for Laborious Clef. \nSandhage says he regets his impending departure from the band, but says he understands that it is necessary for Laborious Clef to move on.\n"It's an especially unfortunate fact of life with bands, but the best groups are the ones that keep on moving forward without a moment's hesitation. The cream will always rise to the top, and Laborious Clef is no exception," Sandhage says.\nAlthough Laborious Clef will soon be leaving the Bloomington scene, the fans will not forget the impact that the band has made.\n"They're very energetic at shows and they play their instruments well," says Nora Flaherty, a junior.\nOnce the band is gone, the CD will serve as a reminder of a band that has made its rounds in the Bloomington music scene. The album focuses both on the band's older sound (more funkier, slower tempo time) and its new, refined sound.\n"(The new album is) a wonderful presentation of our efforts here in Bloomington," says Sandhage, "capturing both our sound last year with our new sound that takes all the best aspects of our formative days and kicks them into high gear with a new emphasis in the raw power and genuine reality of punk music, however still staying true to our roots."\nLaborious Clef took six days to record, which includes two days of tracking and four days of overdubs and mixing, \n"It took an incredible amount of focus and discipline to achieve the desired level of results in such a short period of time, but it was a challenge we were up for," Sandhage says.\nThe three musicians who collectively make up Laborious Clef strive to bring a mix of intelligence, vivaciousness and motivation to their music. Sandhage says he doesn't like to place its music in any single genre. \nLaborious Clef is one of those rare instances when a band doesn't clearly fit into one category or genre," Sandhage says. "While rock would be the most logical definition, how do you account for the jazz, punk, funk, Latin, hip-hop, and reggae influences that pop up all over the music? Is it fusion, experimental music or just plum crazy? That's our challenge to our listeners."\nSandhage is the self-described "chameleon" of the group. As the drummer and a backing vocalist of Laborious Clef, he took an interest in music at age fourteen.\n"My dad bought a set of drums to play, so I started fiddling around with them, and it just snowballed from there," he says. \nIn high school, as Sandhage pursued the drums, he found another pastime -- Theater. \n"My love for theater transferred beautifully over to the drum set, which allowed for the many emotions expressed in theater to enhance my drum performance," he says. "Any good drummer knows that technical ability is only half of it. It's the emotion that goes into every note that makes it all worthwhile. When you strike a drum or a cymbal, strike it with love or hate or lust or anger, however the music moves you. True musicians follow their emotions."\nAllen also began playing music at fourteen, but unlike Sandhage, he chose the guitar. Allen brought his love of music to IU, where he majored in music. Although he left the school when the jazz-guitar major was no longer part of the curriculum, he found a new home for his creativity in English and literature, which has helped develop the lyrics of Laborious Clef. \n"The lyrical content challenges the listener to question and stand up against false authority and ignorant social trends and institutions, as well as appreciate the true beauty and mysteries of our day-to-day lives," he says.\nLipper says, because of his behavior, his stage performance has drawn comparisons to that of Flea from the The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Lipper is the bass player for Laborious Clef, and also considers himself the melodic counterpart to Allen. \n"Playing the simplest bass line with conviction is just as important as playing something complicated," he says. "By implementing numerous texturizing effects, it maximizes the band's sound."\nLipper says he is able to loop his bass parts on the spot during performances, so that he can solo over the top of them in the context of the songs. This allows him to compose entire songs, unaccompanied. \n"It's something you have to see to believe," he exclaimed\nThe impending break-up hasn't hindered Laborious Clef's efforts, or its ability to gain international exposure. Over spring break, the band traveled to the Cayman Islands for a show.\n"We got to play at the island's largest nightclub for $600 a night, and we would've been crazy to have refused," Sandhage says.\nArthur Hall, a junior, met the band at a neighbor's house when Laborious Clef was still in its infancy.\n"Their music is never the same," Hall says. "It's always innovative, and they have evolved so much. They're a bunch of wonderful, talented, brilliant musicians. Above all, they make intelligent music"
(03/27/03 5:00am)
Fashion is a huge part of Tober's life. Aside from the fact that she is majoring in apparel merchandising, she says she sees it as a break from her daily grind of hooded sweatshirts and lounge pants. \n"It depends on the type of party I'm going to," she says. "If I'm not trying to impress anyone, I'll wear jeans and a tank top. If I want to impress people -- guys -- I'll wear black pants and a tank top. If it's warm, a dress or skirt with a tank top."\nFor students who party a lot, the clothes they wear are just as important as where they go. Clothing sends many messages, sometimes not always good. \n"I personally don't like when girls wear backless shirts," Scott Mossbarger, a sophomore, says. "I wouldn't approach a girl who dresses like that."\nInstead, Mossbarger says he is attracted to girls with a more relaxed look.\n"I like when girls wear a nice pair of jeans and a not-too-revealing shirt, he says. "I like the girls that dress like they aren't out to find a man. They don't care if they get a guy or not." \nJesse Pace, a freshman, also says she thinks girls should take it easy when going out. \n"I don't like girls that look like they wanna get 'hoed,'" he laughes, "unless she looks like Britney Spears." \nTober argues that fashion should be about fun. \n"Since I'm into fashion, I like to experiment with different things and see what works," she says. "I hate it when girls wear long sleeved shirts that aren't low-cut to parties. Or when they look like they just came from class. That's the fun of going to parties -- dressing up. I don't discriminate against the hoochie girls because I used to be one." \nDominique Bragg, a sophomore, says that what people wear out should be an alternative to traditional "school clothes."\n"I wear fun clothes (to go out), and by that I mean sparkly belts and glitter," she says.\nBut she does have one complaint about people who wear next to nothing when they go out. \n"In clubs, the way that certain girls dress allows them to move ahead in the line, and that bugs me," she says.\nSome club owners have implemented dress codes to prevent club goers from wearing certain attire. Nicole Gibson, the sales and event coordinator for the World Mardi Gras club in Indianapolis, briefly describes the dress code.\n"Sweatshirts, sweatpants, jerseys and hats aren't allowed," she says. "The official dress code is listed online at www.worldmardigras.net."\nGibson admits that on any given weekend night, she does see the "hoochie" crowd. \n"By 'hoochie,' I mean that these girls are covering what they have to by law. I see a lot of backless shirts, bra tops, and low-rider jeans," she says.\nAs warmer weather approaches, local stores are beginning to display the latest spring fashions. Wet Seal, located in the College Mall, sells a lot of "party attire." Sarah Miles, assistant manager for Wet Seal and a junior education major, says she sees first hand what a lot of girls will be wearing as spring arrives. \n"Jennifer Lopez's look from her 'Jenny from the Block' video is really popular," she says. "The cargo capris are selling quickly and they have been since the video came out. Those pants have been flying off the shelves." \nMiles says that a lot of recent fashions have been influenced by the '80s. \n"I think people are nervous about going back to the '80s look," she says. "This spring, we're selling a lot of asymetrical shirts and off-the-shoulder tops. Graphics and bright colors, like orange, pink, and turquoise are popular too. White pants, striped pants and denim catsuits are also in style." \nTober says that she likes that white pants are now "fashionable."\n"I do like the cargo-capri pants, even though they're not really considered party attire," she says. "I like asymetrical shirts as well, but they're not my favorite item to wear."\nJill Minkner, the store manager at Forever 21 in the Castleton Square Mall in Indianapolis, says she is excited about the store's new spring fashions.\n"We cater to everyone," Minkner says. "Lately, we've been selling a lot of spring break wear, asymetrical shirts and black and white striped stuff."\nTober says she likes to shop at Forever 21 because of the variety of styles it offers.\n"Stores like Forever 21 that do cater to all different styles allow me to have more to choose from, as well as mix and match certain items and see what outfits I can come up with," she says. \nMinkner says that most of Forever 21's spring line is inspired by west coast. \n"We're a California-based store, so L.A.-type clothes are popular with us," she says. "New York style is also cool. I would describe our clothes as skimpy and more sexy, but sophisticated at the same time. Some of our biggest influences are Gwen Stefani, Avril Lavigne and Christina Aguilera, even though some people hate her style."\nTober says she recognized another celebrity-influenced item at Forever 21 that she had seen on TV. \n"On Fashionably Loud last year, Eve had this asymetrical shirt and skirt that she wore on the runway. It was really standout," Tober says. "I went to Forever 21 recently and I saw a similar outfit. Forever 21 is really good about keeping up with celebrity style."\nWhen going clubbing, Tober has her own special wardrobe idol.\n"I love Mariah Carey," she says. "I know some people think that she dresses trashy and sleazy, but I really like her style." \nTober says she doesn't see one big trend for Spring 2003. \n"A lot of magazines and papers have been trying to spot trends for this spring, and they just can't do it," she says.\nShe says, regardless of what's "in style," a person should wear what makes them happy.\n"I like and dislike certain clothing, but it should be up to the person what they want to wear while having fun," she says.
(03/26/03 8:30pm)
Fashion is a huge part of Tober's life. Aside from the fact that she is majoring in apparel merchandising, she says she sees it as a break from her daily grind of hooded sweatshirts and lounge pants. \n"It depends on the type of party I'm going to," she says. "If I'm not trying to impress anyone, I'll wear jeans and a tank top. If I want to impress people -- guys -- I'll wear black pants and a tank top. If it's warm, a dress or skirt with a tank top."\nFor students who party a lot, the clothes they wear are just as important as where they go. Clothing sends many messages, sometimes not always good. \n"I personally don't like when girls wear backless shirts," Scott Mossbarger, a sophomore, says. "I wouldn't approach a girl who dresses like that."\nInstead, Mossbarger says he is attracted to girls with a more relaxed look.\n"I like when girls wear a nice pair of jeans and a not-too-revealing shirt, he says. "I like the girls that dress like they aren't out to find a man. They don't care if they get a guy or not." \nJesse Pace, a freshman, also says she thinks girls should take it easy when going out. \n"I don't like girls that look like they wanna get 'hoed,'" he laughes, "unless she looks like Britney Spears." \nTober argues that fashion should be about fun. \n"Since I'm into fashion, I like to experiment with different things and see what works," she says. "I hate it when girls wear long sleeved shirts that aren't low-cut to parties. Or when they look like they just came from class. That's the fun of going to parties -- dressing up. I don't discriminate against the hoochie girls because I used to be one." \nDominique Bragg, a sophomore, says that what people wear out should be an alternative to traditional "school clothes."\n"I wear fun clothes (to go out), and by that I mean sparkly belts and glitter," she says.\nBut she does have one complaint about people who wear next to nothing when they go out. \n"In clubs, the way that certain girls dress allows them to move ahead in the line, and that bugs me," she says.\nSome club owners have implemented dress codes to prevent club goers from wearing certain attire. Nicole Gibson, the sales and event coordinator for the World Mardi Gras club in Indianapolis, briefly describes the dress code.\n"Sweatshirts, sweatpants, jerseys and hats aren't allowed," she says. "The official dress code is listed online at www.worldmardigras.net."\nGibson admits that on any given weekend night, she does see the "hoochie" crowd. \n"By 'hoochie,' I mean that these girls are covering what they have to by law. I see a lot of backless shirts, bra tops, and low-rider jeans," she says.\nAs warmer weather approaches, local stores are beginning to display the latest spring fashions. Wet Seal, located in the College Mall, sells a lot of "party attire." Sarah Miles, assistant manager for Wet Seal and a junior education major, says she sees first hand what a lot of girls will be wearing as spring arrives. \n"Jennifer Lopez's look from her 'Jenny from the Block' video is really popular," she says. "The cargo capris are selling quickly and they have been since the video came out. Those pants have been flying off the shelves." \nMiles says that a lot of recent fashions have been influenced by the '80s. \n"I think people are nervous about going back to the '80s look," she says. "This spring, we're selling a lot of asymetrical shirts and off-the-shoulder tops. Graphics and bright colors, like orange, pink, and turquoise are popular too. White pants, striped pants and denim catsuits are also in style." \nTober says that she likes that white pants are now "fashionable."\n"I do like the cargo-capri pants, even though they're not really considered party attire," she says. "I like asymetrical shirts as well, but they're not my favorite item to wear."\nJill Minkner, the store manager at Forever 21 in the Castleton Square Mall in Indianapolis, says she is excited about the store's new spring fashions.\n"We cater to everyone," Minkner says. "Lately, we've been selling a lot of spring break wear, asymetrical shirts and black and white striped stuff."\nTober says she likes to shop at Forever 21 because of the variety of styles it offers.\n"Stores like Forever 21 that do cater to all different styles allow me to have more to choose from, as well as mix and match certain items and see what outfits I can come up with," she says. \nMinkner says that most of Forever 21's spring line is inspired by west coast. \n"We're a California-based store, so L.A.-type clothes are popular with us," she says. "New York style is also cool. I would describe our clothes as skimpy and more sexy, but sophisticated at the same time. Some of our biggest influences are Gwen Stefani, Avril Lavigne and Christina Aguilera, even though some people hate her style."\nTober says she recognized another celebrity-influenced item at Forever 21 that she had seen on TV. \n"On Fashionably Loud last year, Eve had this asymetrical shirt and skirt that she wore on the runway. It was really standout," Tober says. "I went to Forever 21 recently and I saw a similar outfit. Forever 21 is really good about keeping up with celebrity style."\nWhen going clubbing, Tober has her own special wardrobe idol.\n"I love Mariah Carey," she says. "I know some people think that she dresses trashy and sleazy, but I really like her style." \nTober says she doesn't see one big trend for Spring 2003. \n"A lot of magazines and papers have been trying to spot trends for this spring, and they just can't do it," she says.\nShe says, regardless of what's "in style," a person should wear what makes them happy.\n"I like and dislike certain clothing, but it should be up to the person what they want to wear while having fun," she says.
(07/25/02 8:23pm)
At 3:30 a.m. Sunday, sophomore Dan Balanoff was the last person standing in the 2001 Jeep Kiss Off. About 250 people had gathered on the front yard of the Delta Upsilon fraternity to see the end of the contest, which began at 6 p.m. Friday.\nAfter 33 and a half hours kissing the 2001 Jeep Wrangler SE, Balanoff came out victorious over the 24 other contestants and won the Jeep.\nTickets are sold in the weeks previous to the Kiss Off, and 25 contestants' tickets are drawn from those sold. Ten runners-up are also chosen in the event that one of the 25 does not show up. \nThe annual event, sponsored by Delta Upsilon and Pi Beta Phi sorority, raised more than $2,000 for The Rise, a branch of the Middle Way House.\nSophomore Brad Bennett, the event's chair from Delta Upsilon, explained the rules of the challenge.\n"The contestant must be standing, with their hands behind their backs, and obviously kissing the Jeep," Bennett said. "And every six hours, they get a 15-minute break."\nAt midnight Sunday, the contestants unanimously voted to finish the contest on one leg. The remaining nine contestants began dropping quickly, Bennett said.\n"They all wanted to get it over with," Bennett said. "We had to put a fence around the vehicle at this point," so the judges could see the contestants through the mass of people around the Jeep.\nSophomore Pi Beta Phi members Erin Nightingale and Brooke Eastman said community support was a factor in the success of this year's event. They said they could not believe the amount of help Bloomington organizations provided.\n"We definitely had a lot more people get involved than last year, and we really appreciate it." Nightingale said. "It really means a lot to us, and we want to thank everyone."\nEastman said the community's effort made her house's job easier. \n"We didn't have to ask for anything," she said. "Businesses and organizations from around Bloomington pretty much donated everything, which is so great. It just shows how much people care."\nWeather cooperation was also a pleasant change from last year's rain and cold conditions.\n"Last year, it was snowing and so cold," Nightingale said. "I'm so happy that it's been nice and warm."\nBennett agreed and said the warm weather contributed to the overall atmosphere.\n"This year it was more of an event this weekend," Bennett said. "A lot of greek houses were involved."\nThe runner-up title went to sophomore Justin Shaw, and third place went to last year's winner, junior Jeff Browne. Shaw was the high ticket bidder as well.\n"Half the fun of this philanthropy is slowly watching one person emerge to win a new Jeep," Bennett said. "It was amazing at the end"
(07/25/02 8:23pm)
Get into the groove. \nMadonna wasn't kidding. Dancing has always been a huge part of the social scene for young adults. Now more than ever, they are venturing further away from campus to enjoy the nightlife that big cities have to offer, particularly the regional hotspot of Indianapolis, which many IU students travel to each weekend. The city offers a variety of dance clubs to choose from, no matter what kind of music you're into.\nFiesta Dance offers a unique opportunity for people of all ages who love to dance. It is a private member club that holds two classes a week, with an array of dance styles to choose from, including Latin, swing and ballroom. \n"We have dancers come from all over, from Bedford to Kokomo, and beyond. Our diversity is one of our strongest attributes," says Jean Cordell, club director.\nCordell says the company also has many levels of dance instruction. \n"Everyone from beginners to show dancers come here. A person can come if they really want to learn the art of dancing, or just for fun," she says. "It's a really great opportunity to meet people on all different levels and from all backgrounds.\n"For people just starting out, we have an introductory package," she adds. "For $15, a person can receive two dance lessons and come to one of our weekly dances." \nCordell also mentions the club will be holding special events in the near future. \n"For Halloween, we're having a costume dance," she says. "We also have a Winter Wonderland showcase which will be held at the Hyatt Regency here in town. It's a very big deal for us." \nBut Cordell says it's dancing's universal appeal that keeps people coming back. \n"Think about it -- dancing has so much to offer. Not only is it a way to be social, but also a way to stay healthy and have a good time," she says. "It's ageless, pure fun."\nBesides Fiesta Dance, the fourth floor of the Circle Center Mall in downtown Indianapolis is the home of four dance clubs. Andrea Hill, promotions president for the clubs, says she thinks the center's mix of different dance styles is one of its biggest draws. \n"The diversity we offer is just amazing," Hill says. "You have to offer a lot of different types of dance to please everyone."\nFirst, there is Flashback, a retro-themed disco that offers music from the 1970s through the early 1990s. A short distance away is Brewski's, a sports bar filled with pool tables, dartboards and other traditional amusements. Hill can't say enough about this area, as not only do they serve as a venue for people to expel their dancing energy, but Brewski's also offers a bit more than just a dance floor.\n"Brewski's is really cool," she says. "It not only has games to play but an excellent menu with lots to choose from. We also have an amazing view of the city."\nNext is the Live Music Hall, which Hill describes as host to the "hottest local bands," a live alternative to the dancing vibe a DJ provides.\n"Once a month, we open up the stage. Usually this is when we have national acts," she says. "But the local bands are also very popular and receive a lot of attention."\nGator's offers a wide variety of music, ranging from hip-hop to techno to top 40. It is more of a "typical" dance club and has a tropical atmosphere. \n"It's like a tiki bar. A lot of people really enjoy the tropical feel that Gator's has," Hill says. "It's just so much fun for everyone."\nWith Halloween fast approaching, Gator's is also having a costume party, which Hill says is one of the club's biggest attractions.\n"Our costume party will start on the 27th, and it will end with the finals on the 31st," Hill says. "The winner gets $2000, and there will be $25,000 in other cash prizes as well.\n"In addition, we're having our Gravedigger's Ball on Halloween," she adds. "Afroman will be performing, as well as another national act which has yet to be announced." \nAnother venue to dance at The Slippery Noodle Inn, has been the home to Indy's blues scene for years, and is located on the south side of the city. Carol Yeagey, the owner of the club, says it attracts about 400 people on an average night. \n"We have two stages, and during the week is when we have national bands play," Yeagey says. "Regional and local bands are big draws on the weekends."
(07/25/02 8:23pm)
After watching hours of "Blind Date" and "Dismissed," it's hard to believe that true love still exists. Even so, it is possible for it to happen in college, where random hook-ups seem to be commonplace. Cupid is still shooting arrows and hitting targets; sophomore Julia Brannon and Ryan Gottschling are prime examples. \nWith her fiery red hair and personality to match, Brannon keeps her boyfriend of two years in stitches. \n"We met while drag racing. He got injured and I nursed him back to health," she said with a straight face. \nGottschling's suspicious brown eyes gave his best friend a weary glance. Her tight-lipped expression soon transformed into laughter. \n"Actually, I knew Ryan from school in Terre Haute. He called me one night to ask me out on a date. I was on the other phone line with a friend, talking about him. He beeped in and asked me," she explained. \nDespite the initial attraction, it wasn't love at first sight. \n"Over a period of time, I realized that I loved Julia. When I got to know her better, that's when I knew she was the one for me," Gottschling said. "Above everything else, we are best friends. Ithink people forget about the friendship aspect, and that's why relationships end."\n"It's also about finding the right person -- and also about how much they pay you," Brannon said with a snicker. "But seriously, we are really compatible, and that's why it works for Ryan and me."\nJohn Bancroft, the director of the Kinsey Institute, approves of Brannon and Gottschling's pattern of dating. \n"I suppose the common sequence is for a relationship to start with infatuation and grow into another type of love over time," he said.\nPast Valentine's Days have been practical yet romantic for Brannon and Gottschling. \n"One year, Ryan made me dinner; I was impressed," she said. "Last year, we went to different colleges, and I drove in from Evansville to spend time with him."\nValentine's Day 2002 just might prove to be the best yet for this eccentric couple. \n"We're going to spend the weekend at a lodge out-of-state," Gottschling said, as his girlfriend gave him one of her signature smiles. \n"I can't take the distance, I can't take the miles, I can't take the time, until I next see you smile." These lyrics from the song "The Distance," by Evan and Jaron, probably sums up Jill Marlow's situation well.\nMarlow, a native of Rochester, New York, came to IU to study ballet. She left behind Tommy Maier, a student at State College of Courtland in Courtland, New York. Maier is also an athlete, playing on his school's ice hockey and lacrosse teams. The three years of dating have made it hard for Marlow to be away this Valentine's Day. \n"Knowing I can't see him when I want is difficult to deal with at times," she said somberly. "I deal with Tommy being so far away by reminding myself of the day that I get to see him, and how happy Iwill be."\nThey met during high school, Marlow said. \n"I met Tommy my sophomore year. He was a senior in my swim class," she said as she paused and smiled. \nThis year the couple will spend Valentine's Day together -- on the phone. \n"I did send him the cutest card and I bought him a bear that matched the bear on the cover of the card," she said. "I like to try and be creative for him." \nAlthough Valentine's Day is just once a year, Marlow likes to show her affection each and every day. She believes that this is important for all couples. \n"Being in a long distance relationship, all we can do is tell each other that we love each other and miss each other on a daily basis," she said. "Quite honestly, it makes such a big difference"
(02/25/02 4:56am)
A workshop developed specifically for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students will be held Tuesday in the Kelley School of Business. The program, titled "Sexual Orientation and Career Decision Making," will be presented by Mark J. Brostoff, associate director of technology and communications for the Business Placement Office. The workshops will begin at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. in Business 211.\nBrostoff said this is one of the many workshops the business school is offering throughout the semester. \n"This workshop is one of 65 Advantage discussion sessions offered in X220 (Career Perspectives) and X420 (Career Placement)," Brostoff said. "Several new 'live' sessions were developed by BPO professional staff to meet the needs and desires of various student populations." \nThe problems gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students deal with in the workplace are different than most, he said.\n"Even though the 'nuts and bolts' of resume preparation, job search and effective interview techniques may be similar for most students, the GLBT faces unique issues in the workplace," he said. "For instance, a GLBT student might research a company's policy on domestic partner benefits and corporate non-discrimination. In addition, networking and evaluating a competitive culture takes a different strategy for the GLBT student." \nBrostoff said the material will discuss recent research, publications and Web sites on the subject of orientation and career planning. \nHelen Harrell, an advisor for support group OUT, said the program will provide a great opportunity for GLBT students. \n"They (GLBT students) are in a relatively safe environment at IU, where they can be who they are," Harrell said. "The workplace isn't as lenient usually, and discrimination is also something they must be prepared to deal with. GLBT students have to decide how to be 'out' in their job." \nGraduate student Jason Jones, president of OUT, said he is enthusiastic about the workshop as well. \n"I think the program is a wonderful idea," Jones said. "As an organization that seeks to provide a variety of GLBT programming to the IU campus, we could do nothing but support such an event. It's practical and informative, providing a service to a community that is often silenced by the mainstream culture."\nBrostoff said he anticipates students will learn useful techniques that will help them in the workplace. \n"I hope that students attending the workshop will gain a perspective on how to 'market themselves' to gay-friendly companies; how to evaluate a company's diversity and commitment to non-discrimination," Brostoff said. "This is a great opportunity for GLBT students to discuss career planning with their peers"
(11/02/01 4:41am)
College students are notorious for being poor. So when one has limited funds, what is there to do for entertainment? Not to worry -- Bloomington has plenty to keep its students happy. \nThe Indiana Memorial Union is a good place to start. The IMU offers many possibilities, says LaTasha Swanson, Union Board public relations director. \nAt 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday nights, Union Board sponsors free movies in the Whittenberger Auditorium. In addition to the more mainstay activities, Swanson adds that Union Board will be offering a lot of special programs in the coming weeks. \n"Comedy Caravan, a popular comedy troupe, will be back in Bloomington on Nov. 2. That's always a crowd pleaser," Swanson says. \nThe Union also has pool tables, and students can use the pool and ping-pong tables in residence halls for free with their student ID. Senior Cari Cline says she usually plays games with friends to refrain from emptying her wallet. Last week she played ping-pong with her pals, switching turns at each paddle. They also practiced a pool game called "Skittles" where players roll the ball instead of using sticks.\nFor fans of more "traditional" sports, IU offers many events to students free with their student ID. According to the IU Athletics Web site, www.athletics.indiana.edu, there are numerous sports to choose from, including field hockey, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's tennis and volleyball. A complete list is available on the Web site or by calling 855-4006. The IU Art Museum, located by the Fine Arts School, is another fun option if you're on a budget. Admission is free, and it offers a unique opportunity to see artwork that wouldn't be available for the average person, says Richard Herendeen, assistant director of the facility. \n"Currently, in our special exhibitions gallery, we are showing 'Living with Art: The Legacy of Herman B Wells,' as a tribute to the late educator. The exhibit includes many of his gifts to Bloomington," Herendeen says. "We have many different things in the exhibit, from paintings to sculpture to furniture, and a lot more."\nHerendeen discusses what the various other floors have to offer. \n"On the second floor, the Youth Gallery, we are currently showing toys and games from India. The third floor is having an exhibit on art from the Southwest and the Mississippi River Valley. It highlights pieces from the 13th century through the 1940s. In November, however, we are having a new installment of ceramics from Cameroon, which is very exciting," he says. \nThe museum, which is open from Tuesday to Sunday, also offers a gift shop on the mezzanine level and a coffee bar on the second level. \n"We have some really interesting exhibits going on now and plenty more in the coming months," Herendeen says. "It's a great way to pass the time." \nFor those wishing to venture off campus for amusement, Kristen Kallner, a front desk employee at Magic Planet, 3470 W. Third St., says the establishment has arcade games that are under $1, as well as some food items like candy. Students can buy four tokens for $1. \nMagic Planet is similar to "Discovery Zone." It houses a playroom, arcade and food court.\nFor more fine dining with a little something extra, Encore Cafe on West Sixth Street offers live jazz music on Friday and Saturday nights. Steve Hall, a long time employee of the dining establishment elaborates. \n"From 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays, we have some great live acoustic jazz music, provided by Steve Sobiech," Hall says. "And the best part -- it's absolutely free and for all ages."\nEncore Cafe has long been a Bloomington favorite, Hall claims. \n"The live music really helps our business. You don't get to go very many places anymore and sit back and enjoy music without paying some sort of cover charge." \nA popular activity that doesn't need significant cash is visiting bars that don't require a cover charge -- as long as you don't drink a lot. \n"The bars are a good place to socialize and meet people," says senior Scott Present, adding that he thinks Nick's, Kilroy's and Upstairs rank near the top.\nOr students can visit the Bluebird Nightclub which has 15-cent draft night every Wednesday, although there is a cover charge. \nBefore partying, people can stop over at Lazarus department store in the College Mall for a complementary makeover, courtesy of the Clinique counter.\n"Our consultations are absolutely free, and it's so much fun," says Chris Hazel, the counter manager for the store. "We recommend that you have an appointment, but we also take walk-ins as well… Not only do you go away with a great new look, you also get a variety of free samples to try."\nOr stay in and get together witha group of friends. Hanging out, going for a stroll around campus or spending time with a significant other also could be entertainment at no cost, says senior Jeff Jacobs.\nFrolicking outdoors when the sun shines also could be inexpensive. Lake Monroe provides cheap canoe rentals and grassy spots for picnicking and frisbee tossing.\n"You can split a couple dollars each for an entire day," says graduate student Amy Rudser. "...It's more about socializing. You have to have some money, but there's a lot to do without some money. You have to be creative."\nEntertainment in Bloomington doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. It just takes a little thinking. \nIDS Weekend reporter Sarah Trotto contributed to this article.
(10/31/01 5:00am)
College students are notorious for being poor. So when one has limited funds, what is there to do for entertainment? Not to worry -- Bloomington has plenty to keep its students happy. \nThe Indiana Memorial Union is a good place to start. The IMU offers many possibilities, says LaTasha Swanson, Union Board public relations director. \nAt 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday nights, Union Board sponsors free movies in the Whittenberger Auditorium. In addition to the more mainstay activities, Swanson adds that Union Board will be offering a lot of special programs in the coming weeks. \n"Comedy Caravan, a popular comedy troupe, will be back in Bloomington on Nov. 2. That's always a crowd pleaser," Swanson says. \nThe Union also has pool tables, and students can use the pool and ping-pong tables in residence halls for free with their student ID. Senior Cari Cline says she usually plays games with friends to refrain from emptying her wallet. Last week she played ping-pong with her pals, switching turns at each paddle. They also practiced a pool game called "Skittles" where players roll the ball instead of using sticks.\nFor fans of more "traditional" sports, IU offers many events to students free with their student ID. According to the IU Athletics Web site, www.athletics.indiana.edu, there are numerous sports to choose from, including field hockey, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's tennis and volleyball. A complete list is available on the Web site or by calling 855-4006. The IU Art Museum, located by the Fine Arts School, is another fun option if you're on a budget. Admission is free, and it offers a unique opportunity to see artwork that wouldn't be available for the average person, says Richard Herendeen, assistant director of the facility. \n"Currently, in our special exhibitions gallery, we are showing 'Living with Art: The Legacy of Herman B Wells,' as a tribute to the late educator. The exhibit includes many of his gifts to Bloomington," Herendeen says. "We have many different things in the exhibit, from paintings to sculpture to furniture, and a lot more."\nHerendeen discusses what the various other floors have to offer. \n"On the second floor, the Youth Gallery, we are currently showing toys and games from India. The third floor is having an exhibit on art from the Southwest and the Mississippi River Valley. It highlights pieces from the 13th century through the 1940s. In November, however, we are having a new installment of ceramics from Cameroon, which is very exciting," he says. \nThe museum, which is open from Tuesday to Sunday, also offers a gift shop on the mezzanine level and a coffee bar on the second level. \n"We have some really interesting exhibits going on now and plenty more in the coming months," Herendeen says. "It's a great way to pass the time." \nFor those wishing to venture off campus for amusement, Kristen Kallner, a front desk employee at Magic Planet, 3470 W. Third St., says the establishment has arcade games that are under $1, as well as some food items like candy. Students can buy four tokens for $1. \nMagic Planet is similar to "Discovery Zone." It houses a playroom, arcade and food court.\nFor more fine dining with a little something extra, Encore Cafe on West Sixth Street offers live jazz music on Friday and Saturday nights. Steve Hall, a long time employee of the dining establishment elaborates. \n"From 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays, we have some great live acoustic jazz music, provided by Steve Sobiech," Hall says. "And the best part -- it's absolutely free and for all ages."\nEncore Cafe has long been a Bloomington favorite, Hall claims. \n"The live music really helps our business. You don't get to go very many places anymore and sit back and enjoy music without paying some sort of cover charge." \nA popular activity that doesn't need significant cash is visiting bars that don't require a cover charge -- as long as you don't drink a lot. \n"The bars are a good place to socialize and meet people," says senior Scott Present, adding that he thinks Nick's, Kilroy's and Upstairs rank near the top.\nOr students can visit the Bluebird Nightclub which has 15-cent draft night every Wednesday, although there is a cover charge. \nBefore partying, people can stop over at Lazarus department store in the College Mall for a complementary makeover, courtesy of the Clinique counter.\n"Our consultations are absolutely free, and it's so much fun," says Chris Hazel, the counter manager for the store. "We recommend that you have an appointment, but we also take walk-ins as well… Not only do you go away with a great new look, you also get a variety of free samples to try."\nOr stay in and get together witha group of friends. Hanging out, going for a stroll around campus or spending time with a significant other also could be entertainment at no cost, says senior Jeff Jacobs.\nFrolicking outdoors when the sun shines also could be inexpensive. Lake Monroe provides cheap canoe rentals and grassy spots for picnicking and frisbee tossing.\n"You can split a couple dollars each for an entire day," says graduate student Amy Rudser. "...It's more about socializing. You have to have some money, but there's a lot to do without some money. You have to be creative."\nEntertainment in Bloomington doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. It just takes a little thinking. \nIDS Weekend reporter Sarah Trotto contributed to this article.
(10/11/01 4:00am)
Get into the groove. \nMadonna wasn't kidding. Dancing has always been a huge part of the social scene for young adults. Now more than ever, they are venturing further away from campus to enjoy the nightlife that big cities have to offer, particularly the regional hotspot of Indianapolis, which many IU students travel to each weekend. The city offers a variety of dance clubs to choose from, no matter what kind of music you're into.\nFiesta Dance offers a unique opportunity for people of all ages who love to dance. It is a private member club that holds two classes a week, with an array of dance styles to choose from, including Latin, swing and ballroom. \n"We have dancers come from all over, from Bedford to Kokomo, and beyond. Our diversity is one of our strongest attributes," says Jean Cordell, club director.\nCordell says the company also has many levels of dance instruction. \n"Everyone from beginners to show dancers come here. A person can come if they really want to learn the art of dancing, or just for fun," she says. "It's a really great opportunity to meet people on all different levels and from all backgrounds.\n"For people just starting out, we have an introductory package," she adds. "For $15, a person can receive two dance lessons and come to one of our weekly dances." \nCordell also mentions the club will be holding special events in the near future. \n"For Halloween, we're having a costume dance," she says. "We also have a Winter Wonderland showcase which will be held at the Hyatt Regency here in town. It's a very big deal for us." \nBut Cordell says it's dancing's universal appeal that keeps people coming back. \n"Think about it -- dancing has so much to offer. Not only is it a way to be social, but also a way to stay healthy and have a good time," she says. "It's ageless, pure fun."\nBesides Fiesta Dance, the fourth floor of the Circle Center Mall in downtown Indianapolis is the home of four dance clubs. Andrea Hill, promotions president for the clubs, says she thinks the center's mix of different dance styles is one of its biggest draws. \n"The diversity we offer is just amazing," Hill says. "You have to offer a lot of different types of dance to please everyone."\nFirst, there is Flashback, a retro-themed disco that offers music from the 1970s through the early 1990s. A short distance away is Brewski's, a sports bar filled with pool tables, dartboards and other traditional amusements. Hill can't say enough about this area, as not only do they serve as a venue for people to expel their dancing energy, but Brewski's also offers a bit more than just a dance floor.\n"Brewski's is really cool," she says. "It not only has games to play but an excellent menu with lots to choose from. We also have an amazing view of the city."\nNext is the Live Music Hall, which Hill describes as host to the "hottest local bands," a live alternative to the dancing vibe a DJ provides.\n"Once a month, we open up the stage. Usually this is when we have national acts," she says. "But the local bands are also very popular and receive a lot of attention."\nGator's offers a wide variety of music, ranging from hip-hop to techno to top 40. It is more of a "typical" dance club and has a tropical atmosphere. \n"It's like a tiki bar. A lot of people really enjoy the tropical feel that Gator's has," Hill says. "It's just so much fun for everyone."\nWith Halloween fast approaching, Gator's is also having a costume party, which Hill says is one of the club's biggest attractions.\n"Our costume party will start on the 27th, and it will end with the finals on the 31st," Hill says. "The winner gets $2000, and there will be $25,000 in other cash prizes as well.\n"In addition, we're having our Gravedigger's Ball on Halloween," she adds. "Afroman will be performing, as well as another national act which has yet to be announced." \nAnother venue to dance at The Slippery Noodle Inn, has been the home to Indy's blues scene for years, and is located on the south side of the city. Carol Yeagey, the owner of the club, says it attracts about 400 people on an average night. \n"We have two stages, and during the week is when we have national bands play," Yeagey says. "Regional and local bands are big draws on the weekends."