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COLUMN: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is half-baked slop and still mostly water

By Andrew Miller · Sunday, Dec. 21 11:35 a.m.

Poor writing, editing and pacing flip a franchise on its head.

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IU considers moving Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance into Jacobs

By Addison Jacoby · Friday, Dec. 19 5:32 p.m.

The merger would take place in fall 2027 at the earliest.

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COLUMN: ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ proves some nightmares are worth revisiting

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Thursday, Dec. 18 5:35 p.m.

The prequel series captures the heart and horror that made “It” so unforgettable.

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COLUMN: Classic books for the coldest season

By Michael Sigal · Thursday, Dec. 18 10 a.m.

During the frigid days and nights, here are some classic reads to warm you up.

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COLUMN: 5 records to help you survive the winter

By Abby Whited · Wednesday, Dec. 17 7:10 p.m.

These are some albums I return to for comfort each winter.

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

By Lexi Bunting · Wednesday, Dec. 17 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 5:50 p.m.

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

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COLUMN: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is half-baked slop and still mostly water

IU considers moving Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance into Jacobs

COLUMN: ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ proves some nightmares are worth revisiting

COLUMN: Classic books for the coldest season

COLUMN: 5 records to help you survive the winter

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

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

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

COLUMN: What movies are worth waiting for in 2026

Local live music this week: festivities after finals

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

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

COLUMN: Podcasts to help you get through finals week

COLUMN: The best movies of 2025

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

Another Round to perform self-arranged holiday a cappella Friday

COLUMN: 10 of my favorite albums of 2025

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

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

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

‘Ludicrous’: City council approves annexation amid resident concerns

2 killed in Ellettsville highway crash Thursday

IU researcher arrested, charged with smuggling E. coli into the U.S. from China without permit

No. 1 Indiana football set to face No. 9 Alabama in Rose Bowl

Indiana football signs OC Mike Shanahan to new contract