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(06/15/23 3:20pm)
Danny William: Cable television kind of rocks. The writers have to come up with the most deranged plotlines to keep their elderly viewer base entertained, which means a lot of fun for us young people. I sometimes watch this ABC show “Big Sky” with my mom, which makes me laugh so hard. It inexplicably stars Reba McEntire and “Supernatural’s” Jensen Ackles, playing basically Dean Winchester again. And, of course, who can forget about “The Good Doctor.” Shout-out to Dr. Han.
(06/07/23 5:45pm)
Isabella Vesperini: Starbucks is overrated. Not to mention expensive. The drinks are so basic and not great quality. The coffee is inconsistent and it’s always unnecessarily packed. Depending on which location you go to the drinks taste different. There’s nothing special or unique about Starbucks either; it’s your plain American go-to coffee shop. Its only redeeming quality are the cookies.
(06/01/23 5:13pm)
Danny William: I am not a soup fan. Food should be solid! Why is it “normal” to eat liquid for dinner?
(05/25/23 10:10pm)
Danny William: I see a lot of anti-tomato sentiment from my generation, but I think that’s misguided. If you don’t like the big slabs of red tomato that often show up on sandwiches – and I can’t blame you, I don’t like those either – try out some baby tomatoes you can eat in one bite. And grow some yourself! There’s nothing sweeter than picking a sunsugar or cherry tomato off the plant on a hot day and chowing down.
(05/16/23 8:13pm)
Danny William: Just stop using artificial intelligence programs to write your essays. It’ll probably give you fake references and completely recognizable AI-speak. Also, you’re paying for your degree. Get your money’s worth and just write that stupid essay, even if it’s painful.
(05/02/23 10:07pm)
Editor-in-Chief, Helen Rummel: PBS Kids is better than any other kids’ channel. Disney, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network? None of them rival PBS Kids. I may not understand my friends’ jokes, but I will forever have the memory of watching “Cyberchase” after school. Managing Editor and Princess, Ellie Albin: As someone who goes to many social events every week and genuinely enjoys partaking in them, I feel like I’ve earned the right to say this: leaving early is one of the most freeing power moves on the planet. Just the other day, I was at an event taking place inside one of IU’s classroom buildings, but the setting sun and warm breeze beckoned me outside. So, I went! I bought myself a venti Pink Drink from Starbucks and took in the sights, smells and sounds of spring. Managing Editor, Salomé Cloteaux: A lot of nerds are going to be mad at me, but in the infamous Oxford Comma Debate, I will argue against it. Most people are ardent supporters of the – I will admit – technically grammatically correct comma placed after the penultimate item in a list. I know I am in the minority, even among journalists who are forced to omit Oxford commas because AP Style does not use it unless it’s imperative for clarity. The rare opponents of the Oxford comma argue that it is often unnecessary, pointless and excessive (note the absence of the abominable punctuation mark). In most cases, readers will have enough common sense not to be confused by a list without the comma. So why not just make an informed and intentional decision to use it only when it is necessary? Although, for the sake of honesty, I must admit that the true motivation behind my controversial opinion is simply that I find it amusing to get people riled up about grammar.
(04/30/23 9:34pm)
The By Hand Gallery is currently displaying its “Rites of Spring” art exhibit until May 27. A reception for the exhibit will take place from 5-8 p.m. on May 5 at the gallery inside Suite 109 at Fountain Square Mall.
(04/30/23 3:18pm)
Bloomington’s Waldron Arts Center is now displaying artwork from IU’s Studio Art program BA thesis exhibition. The “How Many Artists Does It Take to Title an Exhibition?” show opened in April and will run until May 5.
(04/25/23 5:41pm)
Special guest star, managing editor Ellie Albin: Reading children’s books is an enjoyable activity at any age. I still love to flip through them, and, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized I actually pay much better attention to the illustrations and the work that must go into them. Plus, I gotta be honest — I love a good, simple rhyme. I don’t really care if it’s about counting or shapes or colors or stuff that’s aimed at kids. Good writing is good writing. Plus, when you read out loud to a group of kids and they really engage with the process? Nothing like it.
(04/24/23 5:36pm)
Rewind Records will host a grand opening at its new retail location on May 27 in Suite 105 at Fountain Square Mall in downtown Bloomington. The event will also celebrate the same-day release of a new record from Bloomington songwriter Jyra.
(04/23/23 8:26pm)
Comedian David Cross will perform at 8 p.m. May 19 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on his “Worst Daddy in The World Tour.” The 18+ show will feature special guest Sean Patton as the opening act.
(04/18/23 6:09pm)
Special guest star, managing editor and real-life princess Ellie Albin: I strongly believe “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” — when it comes out — will remind the world of the musical prowess Taylor Swift honed at an early age. Not only is it her most underrated album, but it was basically a blueprint for “Red.” I know she said she was “happy, free, confused and lonely at the same time” on 2012’s “Red” — which was achieved through the use of multiple genres and balancing both intensely emotional and bubbly lyrics — but in 2010? She used rock and pop and punk and country and twang and heartland and heartbreak and ballads and revenge and devastation and nostalgia and wonder and enchantment and wedding crashing and last kisses and dragons and bashing critics to create a coming-of-age masterpiece. Is there a more balanced album in her catalogue? Nope. It is easily a sonic and lyrical equal to “Red,” which is sometimes considered her best.
(04/17/23 3:52pm)
The 10th annual Limestone Comedy Festival will be held from June 1-3 in downtown Bloomington. The festival is a three-day long comedy event featuring performances from stand-up comedians and podcasters.
(04/12/23 3:44pm)
This April brings an exciting few performances and events from the Jacobs School of Music Latin American Music Center. Ranging from ensemble concerts to lectures, each event aims to celebrate Latin American culture.
(04/11/23 5:52pm)
Guest star, managing editor and (possibly) divine being, Ellie Albin: As the NTT IndyCar Series heads to Long Beach, California this weekend, keep in mind that you’re watching the best racing series in the world. Yeah, Formula 1 may be the most popular — and I can say this because I watch both series — but where IndyCar is a rollicking rock song with unexpected key and time signature changes, Formula 1 is a squeaky-clean pop bop with autotune. Do I love both? I do. But one is clearly more interesting, more unexpected and more demanding of its audience.
(04/05/23 7:35pm)
IU Theatre’s production of “Something Rotten!” will premiere at 7:30 p.m. on April 14 at the Ruth N. Halls Theatre. The musical comedy, full of fantastical wordplay and Broadway references, will run until April 22.
(04/06/23 7:00pm)
Six different IU comedy groups will perform at Funny 501, a free comedy festival, at 7 p.m. April 7-8 at Ballantine Hall in room 013.
(04/04/23 7:14pm)
Special guest and managing editor, Ellie Albin: Jeff Kinney needs to have Greg Heffley, star of the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series, move on to high school and beyond. He can’t be a wimpy kid forever — we need stories about a wimpy man.
(03/31/23 3:29pm)
Then-sophomore Ilya Tiraspolsky plays in a doubles match against Toledo University Jan. 22, 2022, at the IU Tennis Center.
(03/29/23 3:04pm)
Constellation Stage & Screen will present a play, musical and two films this spring.