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COLUMN: Was 2025 the year of yearning? Here are my top 5 ‘yearners’ of 2025

By Lexi Bunting · Wednesday, Dec. 17,2025 10 a.m.

This year, pop culture has been defined by stories of longing and unspoken emotion.

COLUMN: There may never be a good 'Knives Out' sequel. 'Wake Up Dead Man' proves it

By Sophie Albert · Tuesday, Dec. 16,2025 10:48 a.m.

With slow pacing, weak characters and a convoluted mystery, the film falls flat.

Constellation Stage & Screen presents ‘A Christmas Story: The Musical’

By Michael Sigal · Monday, Dec. 15,2025 8:56 p.m.

Constellation’s production of the holiday classic brings singing and dancing to town.

COLUMN: What movies are worth waiting for in 2026

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Monday, Dec. 15,2025 3:14 p.m.

Here are five movies to look forward to next year.

Local live music this week: festivities after finals

By Stella Klaus · Sunday, Dec. 14,2025 11:12 a.m.

Check out these live performances to wind down from finals.

Contemporary dancers perform ‘Faculty Dance: Body to Body’ winter concert

By Addison Jacoby · Saturday, Dec. 13,2025 4:49 p.m.

The IU Contemporary Dance Theatre presented its sole concert of the semester Friday.

New Hope for Families accepting donations for families in need during holiday season

By Abby Whited · Thursday, Dec. 11,2025 7:59 p.m.

The organization welcomes donors to purchase gifts for parents to give their children.

COLUMN: Podcasts to help you get through finals week

By Taylor Danielson · Thursday, Dec. 11,2025 5:35 p.m.

Specific podcast episodes to listen to that will help you end the semester strong.

COLUMN: The best movies of 2025

By Sophie Albert · Thursday, Dec. 11,2025 10 a.m.

2025 brought many amazing movies. Here are my top five of the year.

COLUMN: The internet’s Angel Tree controversy should not spoil the season’s magic

By Emily Shannon · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2025 5:10 p.m.

Despite social media drama, Angel Trees spread joy during the holiday season.

Another Round to perform self-arranged holiday a cappella Friday

By Stella Klaus · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2025 12:56 p.m.

The performance starts at 8 p.m. Friday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

COLUMN: 10 of my favorite albums of 2025

By Abby Whited · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2025 9:46 a.m.

These 10 albums stood out to me above all else in 2025.

COLUMN: What I’ll be reading in the new year

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Tuesday, Dec. 9,2025 5:34 p.m.

Here are my most anticipated books set to come out in 2026.

Spotify Wrapped: What the IDS arts desk was listening to in 2025

By Arts Desk · Tuesday, Dec. 9,2025 9 a.m.

After a disappointing 2024 wrapped, the arts desk reflects on this year's.

COLUMN: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ reveals fan service alone can’t save a movie

By Josh Baskin · Monday, Dec. 8,2025 5:50 p.m.

Mediocre writing paired with rapidly fluctuating pacing makes this film a flop.

Straight No Chaser returns to IU on ‘Holiday Road’ tour

By Sophie Albert · Monday, Dec. 8,2025 2:32 p.m.

The a cappella group founded at IU will perform its holiday show Dec. 11.

‘Faculty Dance: Body to Body’ dance concert to premiere Friday at IU

By Addison Jacoby · Monday, Dec. 8,2025 10:29 a.m.

The production is two hours long with intermission at the Ruth N. Halls Theatre.

Local live music this week: holiday shows galore

By Stella Klaus · Sunday, Dec. 7,2025 5:55 p.m.

With the holidays coming up, there are plenty of live music options to celebrate.

Singing Hoosiers embody holiday spirit in ‘Holiday Chimes’ concert

By Abby Whited · Sunday, Dec. 7,2025 4:35 p.m.

The Singing Hoosiers presented their “Holiday Chimes” concert Saturday.

COLUMN: Why Hallmark’s monopoly on holiday movies isn’t a bad thing

By Leah Stein · Sunday, Dec. 7,2025 11:12 a.m.

Hallmark is dominant across cable and streaming when it comes to holiday movies.

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