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(05/01/03 4:00am)
David Wilkerson tosses a can of pineapple juice behind his back and catches it above his shoulder with his other hand. He pours it into a plastic cup, adds half a shot of coconut rum and melon liqueur, and splashes it with grenadine. \nThe drink is a Jamaican Crawler, and Wilkerson's favorite drink to prepare. Wilkerson is the head bartender and office manager for the Bluebird, 216 N. Walnut St., and has been working there for 18 years.\n"When people ask for a suggestion, I suggest that," he says. "It is a weak drink, but very tasty." \nHearing this, Jacob Davis, 23, an audio technology student at IU, decides to follow his suggestion. Wilkerson hands Davis the yellow, green and pink drink he has just prepared. \nDavis, a regular at the Bluebird who tends to show up three times a week, usually drinks rum and Coke or Alabama Slammers, but decided to try something new. He described it as "smooth, sweet and fruity," and something he would order again.\nThe bars around town try to captivate customers by offering extensive lists of alcoholic drinks, ranging from shots to well drinks to straight, hard liquor. Bartenders anxiously take suggestions from students as well as try to create an original drink of their own. Each Bloomington bar has something different and special to offer. For instance, Wilkerson says there is one drink he believes can only be found at the Bluebird. \nThe general manager of the bar, Dave Kubiak, threw it together when he was a bartender. The concoction consists of equal parts of vodka, gin and rum, with Southern Comfort, grenadine and sour, strained over ice. \n"He named it the Woody Hayes Maker, after the Ohio State football coach who was kicked out of the team for striking a player," Wilkerson says. \nThe reason for this name, he says as he laughs, is because it is a drink that is "guaranteed to hit you when you're not looking."\nAnother infamous drink in Bloomington is the Hairy Bear at Bear's Place, 1316 E. Third St. This powerful drink comes in a 32 oz. pitcher and is filled up with two shots of whiskey, two shots of rum and two shots of vodka, as well as cherry grenadine, sour mix, orange juice and sprite, to give it some flavor over the vast amounts of alcohol. \n"It is a convenient party drink because it lasts you a long time," says Melissa Carey, 24, a waitress and bartender at Bear's Place for the past three years.\nCarey, a senior, says the idea for the Hairy Bear came from the old college tradition of having everyone bring hard liquor to a party and dump it all into one container. Ray McConn, the former owner of the bar decided to follow up on that idea and sell it as a mixed drink. He named the drink, and the bar, for his nickname, Bear.\nThe menu describes the Hairy Bear as: "Six shots of liquor mixed with fruit juices. Makes you want to climb tall buildings." \nThe drink is pre-made and ready to serve -- the bartenders are prepared for the high demand each night, especially on Karaoke Thursdays. They sell 14 to 15 gallons of the pink potion on one of those nights, she says. \nOne of these potent drinks is usually more than enough for girls, but with guys it varies, Carey says. "Some of the bigger guys can drink up to three Hairy Bears and walk out fine," she says. Carey says she has noticed that some guys add sugar to improve the flavor, while a great number of girls stir in Sweet'N Low. \nDavis, who used to work at Bear's Place, says it is his favorite bar in town along with the Bluebird. \n"A Hairy Bear is a good get-drunk drink," he says, "but you won't ever drink it if you want something tasty."\nBear's Place even sells a t-shirt in honor of their unique drink. For $20 dollars they offer a Hairy Bear and a shirt that has their logo and the statement: "I survived the Hairy Bear."\nAfter students recover from the Hairy Bear, they can go to Kilroy's Sports Bar, 319 N. Walnut St., and try one of 25 variations of the Long Island Ice Tea or take a spin on the shot wheel. The Shot Wheel is a fortune wheel with 30 of Kilroy's favorite shooters that when spun provides people with a random shot if they can't decide on one, explains Pat Dyer, 23, a bartender and sports communications student.\nA group of five IU students gather around the bar and ask a bartender to spin the wheel. Their luck lands on Surfer on Acid, so they each grab a shot glass, hold them up in the air and then swallow them in one gulp. \n"It was fun," says Ryan Lindstrom, 22, a fifth year economics student. "But it went down so fast I couldn't really savor it."\nAs for the Long Island Ice Teas, Dyer says the Tye-Dye is the most popular and unique because "it tastes good and has visual appeal," Dyer says. "The first night I came out when I turned 21, I came to Sports and had a Tye-Dye." He finds it amusing that he now serves them to other students. \nTye-Dyes are a mixture of rum, vodka, triple sec, sour and Sprite. Its swirled appearance of red, green and blue come from splashes of grenadine, melon liquor and blue curacao, respectively.
(04/30/03 2:29pm)
David Wilkerson tosses a can of pineapple juice behind his back and catches it above his shoulder with his other hand. He pours it into a plastic cup, adds half a shot of coconut rum and melon liqueur, and splashes it with grenadine. \nThe drink is a Jamaican Crawler, and Wilkerson's favorite drink to prepare. Wilkerson is the head bartender and office manager for the Bluebird, 216 N. Walnut St., and has been working there for 18 years.\n"When people ask for a suggestion, I suggest that," he says. "It is a weak drink, but very tasty." \nHearing this, Jacob Davis, 23, an audio technology student at IU, decides to follow his suggestion. Wilkerson hands Davis the yellow, green and pink drink he has just prepared. \nDavis, a regular at the Bluebird who tends to show up three times a week, usually drinks rum and Coke or Alabama Slammers, but decided to try something new. He described it as "smooth, sweet and fruity," and something he would order again.\nThe bars around town try to captivate customers by offering extensive lists of alcoholic drinks, ranging from shots to well drinks to straight, hard liquor. Bartenders anxiously take suggestions from students as well as try to create an original drink of their own. Each Bloomington bar has something different and special to offer. For instance, Wilkerson says there is one drink he believes can only be found at the Bluebird. \nThe general manager of the bar, Dave Kubiak, threw it together when he was a bartender. The concoction consists of equal parts of vodka, gin and rum, with Southern Comfort, grenadine and sour, strained over ice. \n"He named it the Woody Hayes Maker, after the Ohio State football coach who was kicked out of the team for striking a player," Wilkerson says. \nThe reason for this name, he says as he laughs, is because it is a drink that is "guaranteed to hit you when you're not looking."\nAnother infamous drink in Bloomington is the Hairy Bear at Bear's Place, 1316 E. Third St. This powerful drink comes in a 32 oz. pitcher and is filled up with two shots of whiskey, two shots of rum and two shots of vodka, as well as cherry grenadine, sour mix, orange juice and sprite, to give it some flavor over the vast amounts of alcohol. \n"It is a convenient party drink because it lasts you a long time," says Melissa Carey, 24, a waitress and bartender at Bear's Place for the past three years.\nCarey, a senior, says the idea for the Hairy Bear came from the old college tradition of having everyone bring hard liquor to a party and dump it all into one container. Ray McConn, the former owner of the bar decided to follow up on that idea and sell it as a mixed drink. He named the drink, and the bar, for his nickname, Bear.\nThe menu describes the Hairy Bear as: "Six shots of liquor mixed with fruit juices. Makes you want to climb tall buildings." \nThe drink is pre-made and ready to serve -- the bartenders are prepared for the high demand each night, especially on Karaoke Thursdays. They sell 14 to 15 gallons of the pink potion on one of those nights, she says. \nOne of these potent drinks is usually more than enough for girls, but with guys it varies, Carey says. "Some of the bigger guys can drink up to three Hairy Bears and walk out fine," she says. Carey says she has noticed that some guys add sugar to improve the flavor, while a great number of girls stir in Sweet'N Low. \nDavis, who used to work at Bear's Place, says it is his favorite bar in town along with the Bluebird. \n"A Hairy Bear is a good get-drunk drink," he says, "but you won't ever drink it if you want something tasty."\nBear's Place even sells a t-shirt in honor of their unique drink. For $20 dollars they offer a Hairy Bear and a shirt that has their logo and the statement: "I survived the Hairy Bear."\nAfter students recover from the Hairy Bear, they can go to Kilroy's Sports Bar, 319 N. Walnut St., and try one of 25 variations of the Long Island Ice Tea or take a spin on the shot wheel. The Shot Wheel is a fortune wheel with 30 of Kilroy's favorite shooters that when spun provides people with a random shot if they can't decide on one, explains Pat Dyer, 23, a bartender and sports communications student.\nA group of five IU students gather around the bar and ask a bartender to spin the wheel. Their luck lands on Surfer on Acid, so they each grab a shot glass, hold them up in the air and then swallow them in one gulp. \n"It was fun," says Ryan Lindstrom, 22, a fifth year economics student. "But it went down so fast I couldn't really savor it."\nAs for the Long Island Ice Teas, Dyer says the Tye-Dye is the most popular and unique because "it tastes good and has visual appeal," Dyer says. "The first night I came out when I turned 21, I came to Sports and had a Tye-Dye." He finds it amusing that he now serves them to other students. \nTye-Dyes are a mixture of rum, vodka, triple sec, sour and Sprite. Its swirled appearance of red, green and blue come from splashes of grenadine, melon liquor and blue curacao, respectively.
(02/07/03 6:03am)
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and you have yet to find creative gifts for your friends or sweetheart. Rather than messing up again by giving them a Quick Chop, you could get it right this time -- and support a good cause while you're at it.\nSeveral Bloomington non-profit organizations sell specialty Valentine's Day gifts to raise funds. From gigantic bear hugs and flower-shaped, butter cookies to chocolate truffles and First Aid gift certificates, presents for the sweetest day can assist health-related programs. \nA hug filled with surprises can be sent to loved ones. But this is no ordinary hug -- this one comes from a 5-foot-10 teddy bear.\nFor Valentine's Day, Mary Hinrichs, director of the Monroe County branch of the Mental Health Association in Indiana, slips into a furry bear costume and visits nursing homes, workplaces and homes. Through the association's Send-A-Hug program, Hinrichs surprises county residents with a stuffed teddy bear, chocolates and a personal message from the sender.\nSometimes, she has to persuade the recipient that the gift is for real.\nLast year during the first Send-A-Hug fund-raiser, Hinrichs hugged a teacher at Lakeview Elementary School in Bloomington at the request of the teacher's husband and three kids. The teacher kept re-reading the note and saying her family couldn't have thought of something like this, Hinrichs recalled. She insisted on knowing who the real senders were, but Hinrichs kept pointing to the note. \n"I finally had to whisper to her that they really did send it," Hinrichs said. "She was shocked, and tears filled her eyes."\nFor $25, the giant bear shows up with the same presents, but minus the tears. A businessman from nearby Lawrence County sent hugs last year to 20 of his employees, Hinrichs said. \n"He is a great supporter of Monroe County human-service agencies," she said. "He was the reason why our fund-raiser was such a success."\nLast year, the fund-raiser raked in about $500, but Hinrichs also gave out free hugs at nursing homes. \n"I give everybody that sees me a good mental health day," she said. "It brings lots of joy and I love it."\nAlthough no IU students bought bear hugs last year, Hinrichs has a visit to the University planned for next week. A student has ordered a bear hug for his mom, which she will receive at her campus office. \nBear hugs can be ordered until Wednesday, and only about 30 locations can be visited each day Thursday and Friday. Proceeds will go toward programs that benefit those with mental health needs and educate others about mental illness. \nTo support abused women, people can buy cookie bouquets from Middle Way House, a shelter for battered women in Bloomington.\nThe shelter's third annual fund-raiser for Valentine's Day offers three edible garlands: heart-shaped, linzer cookies for $30, flower-shaped, butter cookies for $20 or mixed bouquets for $25. Each bouquet is a baker's dozen, containing an extra leaf-shaped cookie, said Toby Strout, Middleway House executive director. \nDeadline for orders is Monday. Funds will support programs that help battered women re-enter the workforce and remain out of abusive relationships. \nFor a more educational Valentine's Day gift, the Monroe County chapter of the American Red Cross sells gift certificates for $15 to $50 for classes that teach about health services such as CPR and First Aid. The certificates are offered year round, but they're promoted as unique Valentine's Day presents. \n"Knowing the skills and how to respond could save a life," chapter director Carol Bentley said. "It doesn't get much better than that"
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Graduate Kathryn Bryan is the recipient of the Herman B Wells Senior Recognition Award, the highest honor a graduating senior at IU can earn. The religious studies major received the award at her recognition dinner on April 13 where friends, nominators, former recipients, professors and Chancellor Sharon Brehm were present.\nThe award was created to honor former IU president Herman B Wells following his retirement in 1962. Awarded to an outstanding senior each year, the student must fit Well's ideals of academic achievement, as well as service to the community and the University. Bryan had been a Wells Scholar during her time at IU, receiving full tuition and fees, as well as a living stipend for four years of study.\n"She was almost an ideal candidate because she combines intellectual achievement and social action," said James Capshew, associate professor of history and philosophy of science and a member of the award's selection committee. \nAlthough there were over a dozen candidates, Bryan immediately stood out from the lot, Capshew said. \n"Kathryn was at the top of the process," he said. "Therefore it was a fairly uncomplicated decision." \nOne of her four nominators, Richard Miller, professor and chair of the religious studies department, became acquainted with Bryan while working with her on her honors thesis on ethics in irregular war. \n"She gave a lot of thought to pressing issues of the day," he said. "And her thesis was breaking new ground." \nMiller said, "With Kathryn I felt I was learning as much as I was teaching." \nAmong her extensive involvement in religious, social and political studies, Bryan said the most rewarding has been the year she spent abroad in Israel and Palestine with the Friends World Program.\n"I knew I wanted to go abroad, but not to Europe. I wanted a more challenging place, so I chose the Middle East," she said. \nHer time there was split between East Jerusalem and Bethlehem, where she attended seminars about their histories, cultures and political conflicts. Bryan also found time to work at two children's centers in different refugee camps as well as a Palestinian women's center. \nAlthough her most transformative experiences were abroad, she is not one to ignore the smaller issues confronting society at home, she said. \n"If you only think about international issues, you might be divorced from the political realities of your own context and community," Bryan said. In the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks, Bryan organized a campus-wide escort network at IU Bloomington for Muslim women going to classes.\nBryan's next adventure lies at Oxford University where she will be studying to receive her master's degree in political theory.