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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.

‘Light Up the Night’ brings community music and holiday cheer

By Lexi Bunting · Friday, Dec. 5,2025 4:46 p.m.

The IU community celebrated holiday cheer at the IMU's annual candle lighting event.

IU alums' short film ‘Mi Media Naranja’ pays homage to lives lost in AIDS epidemic

By Addison Jacoby · Friday, Dec. 5,2025 7:32 a.m.

The short film was part of IU's World AIDS Day 2025: A Week of Awareness.

COLUMN: 'The American Revolution': The story of beauty, blood and complexity

By Michael Sigal · Thursday, Dec. 4,2025 6:04 p.m.

Following almost a decade of work, Ken Burns’ new docuseries aired this November.

‘The Nutcracker’ ballet returns to IU in annual holiday tradition

By Abby Whited · Thursday, Dec. 4,2025 12:03 p.m.

The Jacobs Opera and Ballet Theater’s production of “The Nutcracker” opens Friday.

COLUMN: Holiday movies to watch for every mood

By Taylor Danielson · Tuesday, Dec. 2,2025 2:23 p.m.

Holiday movies come in all forms, from horror to family favorites.

COLUMN: ‘Zootopia 2’ blends nostalgia and fresh fun for a fantastic sequel

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Tuesday, Dec. 2,2025 7 a.m.

The film surpasses expectations with heart, humor and a whole lot of reptiles.

COLUMN: In A24’s ‘Eternity,’ love doesn’t end, it evolves

By Lexi Bunting · Monday, Dec. 1,2025 6:10 p.m.

A24’s “Eternity” reimagines the afterlife with heart, humor and a quirky love triangle.

COLUMN: ‘Stranger Things’ season 5 makes an epic and promising comeback

By Sophie Albert · Monday, Dec. 1,2025 11:53 a.m.

A beautiful character arc, thrilling action scenes and darker tones make this season soar.

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