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A presidential tale
Strolling through the Arboretum is nice and all, but who knew it’s actually healthy for you?
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Applications are now being accepted for positions on several city boards and commissions.Bloomington City Clerk Regina Moore announced there are vacancies for Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission, Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association, Commission on the Status of Children and Youth, Housing Trust Fund Board of Directors and Telecommunications Council, according to a press release from the Office of the City Clerk.Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.City boards and commissions are citizen staffed and operated and serve to advise the Common Council and the administration on issues affecting Bloomington, according to the release.A complete list and description of boards and commissions and application materials are at bloomington.in.gov/clerk. Information and applications also are available at the city clerk’s office at 401 N. Morton St.For more information or questions, contact the city clerk’s office at 812-349-3408. Rebecca Kimberly
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>An emergency shelter response team has assembled to help people experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to sleep in the month of April.After the seasonal closing of Interfaith Winter Shelter, the only low-barrier shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Bloomington, about 50 people were left on the streets.Interfaith’s only requirement for guests was that they express good behavior, whereas other shelters have rules that may require guests to be Monroe County citizens and sober, among other requirements. The new emergency shelter is at First United Methodist Church, organizer Samantha Harrell said. Harrell said volunteers sought to expand from the three nights FUMC opened its doors last summer to a month-long emergency shelter.“When we couldn’t secure a summer space this spring, we asked FUMC for the month of April if they could host emergency volunteers for hazardous weather,” Harrell said.Harrell said what qualifies as an emergency is currently being debated among the people operating the emergency shelter. She said there is a consensus that it should open in the case of tornadoes or thunderstorms, but they are currently debating other situations. “People are working out right now thresholds to open for rain and temperature,” Harrell said.The emergency shelter has opened for three nights so far, with about 15 volunteers contributing each night. Harrell said 34 people stayed the first night, 29 the second night and 30 the third night. The emergency shelter stays open 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Harrell said the emergency team provides its own volunteers, food and materials, and they clean up before they leave the church the next day.Harrell emphasized the agreement with FUMC is only through April, and she is still looking for another host organization for an emergency shelter for May.Other efforts to help fill the void left by the seasonal closing of Interfaith are led by Laura LaSuertmer, a member of the Catholic Workers community in Bloomington, Harrell said. LaSuertmer is trying to organize a network of people who would be willing to house someone in their home for a night during extreme weather, Harrell said.
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Sometimes it can be hard to tell at the time — that pink velour sweatsuit was so cute, right? But then we look back and cringe at what we used to wear. Here’s a look at some of the worst trends from the past few decades.1980s Perms: Ah, ’80s hair. Did they not know they looked ridiculous? Not to mention how bad perms and all of that product is for your hair. Mullets: Another painful memory in the history of hair.Stirrup pants: For those times when you really needed your pants to stay attached to your feet.Shoulder pads: In the ’80s, shoulder pads weren’t just for football players.Legwarmers/aerobic wear: This was even worse if it wasn’t worn for the purpose of working out. 1990sWallets on chains: A pocket for your wallet works just as well, really.Skater style: Think skate shoes, T-shirts, and studs. Most people who dressed like this weren’t even “skaters.”Mood rings: These were amusing for about five seconds, but definitely not fashionable. Zigzag parts: Because straight parts in your hair just weren’t good enough. Parachute pants: These tried to make a comeback, but let’s hope they don’t become mainstream.2000s Short denim mini-skirts: These were a middle school staple, and they used to say, “I’m a part of the in crowd.” Now, not so much.Popped collars on polos: And layered polos with popped collars. Usually worn by “preppy” boys. Chunky hair highlights: Ideal for when you want to look like a zebra, but not the rest of the time. Platform flip-flops: It’s a good thing these aren’t in style anymore because they’re pretty impractical. Unless you just want to give yourself a little height boost, of course. Frosted tips/spiked hair: Justin Timberlake did it, so it was cool, right? No.
Sometimes it can be hard to tell at the time — that pink velour sweatsuit was so cute, right? But then we look back and cringe at what we used to wear. Here’s a look at some of the worst trends from the past few decades.
It's easy to see those who hold power on campus. President Michael McRobbie. The men's basketball team. Jacobs School of Music performers in the operas and ballets. But what about the people who don't stand in the spotlight?