‘Clean House,’ messy humor
"The Clean House," an award-winning play contains themes mastering the complexity of reality and unbelievable irony, opens 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Wells-Metz Theatre.
"The Clean House," an award-winning play contains themes mastering the complexity of reality and unbelievable irony, opens 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Wells-Metz Theatre.
On Sunday against Pacific, seven field hockey seniors will play their last game at the IU Field Hockey Field. The senior class includes Haley Funk, Brittany Hacken, Lucy Ireland, Mutsa Mutembwa (a senior academically), Meg O’Connell, Elizabeth Schmidt and Alina Valenti.
After taking another hard dip against a ranked opponent on the road, the IU men’s soccer team looks to get back on track against No. 17 Northwestern at 4 p.m. Sunday.
With two defensive coordinators barking orders and teaching schemes at the same time, it’s inevitable to have an occasional disagreement on the field. But IU senior defensive end Jammie Kirlew said IU co-defensive coordinators Brian George and Joe Palcic have never overstepped each other while preparing for an opponent. Ever.
IU will need a minimum of six victories to even be considered for a bowl spot, and with its tie with Northwestern for eighth in the Big Ten, this weekend’s game becomes that much more vital to their postseason dreams.
There really isn’t a way to avoid it: IU’s game against Northwestern might turn into a play-in game for a bowl at season’s end. But if the Hoosiers want to “play 13” games this season, their defense must first stop Northwestern’s proficient quarterback Mike Kafka on Saturday.
Two seasons ago, the women’s tennis team found itself with four freshmen on the roster, each from a different country. Chemistry and camaraderie on the squad would not be simple given the possible communication issues. In stepped then-sophomore Lindsey Stuckey to help unite the team for its season and future.
Like all athletes, Gruter loves to win. He loves it so much, in fact, that he absolutely cannot stand losing. When a call goes against him, Gruter lets his disgust be known. He sometimes rides his emotions too much.
IU field hockey plays two different teams in its last weekend in Bloomington. IU has only beat Penn State once in its last 10 tries. The team also plays Pacific this weekend, a team they have won against all three times they played.
Nearing their final stretch of conference play, the Hoosiers play five games in 13 days starting Sunday. The game’s are scheduled closely , however, back in September the team had four games in eight days, so they feel as if they’ve prepared for it.
The IU volleyball team is one of three teams tied for sixth in the Big Ten going into this weekend’s slated matches. The Hoosiers (15-8, 3-5) could have tiebreakers over each of the other two after their road trip.
Professor of Optometry and director of IU’s Borish Center for Ophthalmic Research Ann Elsner is building a digital camera that uses laser scanning to screen for eye damage caused by diabetes and other sources of vision loss.
Ambassador Arun K. Singh will speak Friday about the relationship between India and the United States.
Jocelyn Solorzano has designed more than 50 eco-friendly bags for her Going Green For Grandpa campaign, to raise money for Alzheimer's disease.
This weekend, the Festival of the Falls offers the community a chance to indulge in the changing autumn leaves and brisk temperatures.
Bloomington 350, a local chapter of the international climate organization 350.org, will join grassroots coalitions around the world to raise awareness about climate change through the International Day of Climate Action.
WE SAY Health care workers and others should take precautions and get the H1N1 vaccine.
I love autumn. I’m not bitterly mourning the loss of days at the beach or 80 degree weather. Instead, I’m enjoying the unique combination of crisp air and warm sun, of the new coloring of trees and of the memories locked away in autumn.
Recent quarrels between the White House and Fox News have fueled a fierce debate about what news in America is and should be.
While an individual’s capacity to hate can spawn from many social and cultural circumstances, there is one pathetic explanation that is nothing more than a whimpering excuse: “I was drunk.”