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Column: Back to the basics

By Emily Farra · Wednesday, April 11,2012 9:21 p.m.

I’ll be the first to say I rarely think about “basic” clothing. Though I usually opt for easy ensembles when I’m rushing to class (i.e., jeans and a loose sweater or tee), I’m not one to simply wear a “classic” white v-neck or button-down.

Two IU student films to be screened at Cannes Film Festival

By Megan Walschlager · Wednesday, April 11,2012 12:23 a.m.

Two films produced by IU students will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival this year in southern France.

TOMS attendees stand for ‘One Day Without Shoes’

By Nona Tepper · Tuesday, April 10,2012 11:06 p.m.

Tuesday was TOMS “One Day Without Shoes,” and TOMS Shoes Club at IU organized a fundraiser to raise awareness for the TOMS cause, a company that matches every pair of TOMS purchased with a pair of shoes donated to a child in need.

Steel-drum band entertains students

By Michelle Sokol · Tuesday, April 10,2012 11:03 p.m.

Steel Panache, a professional steel band based in Bloomington, performs music with influences from Trinidad and Tobago.

Column: The six commandments of nutrition

By Hannah Spencer · Tuesday, April 10,2012 11:01 p.m.

As Lent came to a close last week and Passover began this week, the influence of religion on individuals’ diets has been on my mind more than usual.

‘Candide’ about loss of optimism, coming of age

By Nona Tepper · Tuesday, April 10,2012 10:59 p.m.

IU Opera & Ballet Theater premiered “Candide,” a coming-of-age operetta about a young man’s loss of optimism, last weekend.

A benefit for Asa: Music community comes together to help pay family’s medical bills

By Kate Thacker · Tuesday, April 10,2012 10:57 p.m.

Ben Swanson from local band Tammar and Eric Deines from local band Qur’an Qur’an both had babies within six months of the Adams, who plays in local band husband & wife. Dan Coleman, a talent buyer for the Bishop, said the original plan was to have a Father’s Day show at which people would donate diapers and baby wipes instead of paying.

Local artist inspired by Greek landscapes

By Lauren Burdick · Monday, April 9,2012 9:25 p.m.

On Friday, as part of the community’s bimonthly Gallery Walk, local artist Elli Barnstone, originally from Greece, showed her collection “A Potpourri of Art” at the Venue Fine Art & Gifts.

Guild creates community, exhibit space for artists

By Kevin Quist · Monday, April 9,2012 9:19 p.m.

Visual Artists Guild United Enterprises seeks to unite and promote local artists in an event called the Open Studios Tour, which allows artists to display their work in their own homes.

New local band adds eclectic flair to scene

By Tori Fater · Monday, April 9,2012 9:13 p.m.

Members of local band Three Story Hill do not agree about how to define the band’s sound.

Column: A big 'mozel tov' to Drake

By Bari Finkel · Monday, April 9,2012 9:10 p.m.

On the same day fans were anticipating the premiere of Drake and Rihanna’s music video “Take Care,” the music video for Drake and Lil Wayne’s “HYFR” was also released.

Column: China's greatness

By Eshley Spitzer · Monday, April 9,2012 9:08 p.m.

For me, China was a land of contrast.

Sample Gates shine with 3-D projection map

By Morgan Smith · Sunday, April 8,2012 8:11 p.m.

Using video projections and fog machines, seniors Matt Starr and Taylor Bryant created a projection mapping show, bringing the Sample Gates alive for Arts Week Everywhere.

Biannual market focuses on homemade art

By Michelle Sokol · Sunday, April 8,2012 8:09 p.m.

The sixth Bloomington Handmade Market brought 46 vendors to the Bloomington Convention Center on Saturday for a collection of handcrafted art, crafts and functional objects.

Bands come together for BeatStreet event

By Makenzie Holland · Thursday, April 5,2012 10:52 p.m.

BeatStreet, the biggest event of Arts Week Everywhere, kicked off at 5 p.m. Thursday.

Students answer 'Why Are You Here'

By Makenzie Holland · Thursday, April 5,2012 9:08 p.m.

Chris Nix, a volunteer for the center, chalked the sidewalk a few feet away. Nix filmed the wall for most of the day for “Why Are You Here,” an event that allowed individuals to share their stories with the community.

African American Dance Company to perform recital

By Hannah Crane · Thursday, April 5,2012 9:06 p.m.

IU’s Arts Week Everywhere has featured events to display the variety of local talent, and more are still to come — including a performance by the African American Dance Company.

Bloomington Chamber Project plays shows for IU Arts Week

By Makenzie Holland · Wednesday, April 4,2012 10:47 p.m.

Performers involved with the Bloomington Chamber Project, a new, student-led venture that works to connect musicians with the Bloomington community, performed Tuesday at Café Django.

Film festival explores Latino culture, politics

By Brian Welk · Wednesday, April 4,2012 10:44 p.m.

The IU Cinema is coordinating the largest series in its existence this weekend to celebrate, explore and study contemporary Latino culture.

Communications expert discusses reality TV fads

By Alyssa Goldman · Wednesday, April 4,2012 10:30 p.m.

The long line of hopeful “Real World” applicants wrapped along the side of Scotty’s Brewhouse on Wednesday demonstrated what experts have said for years: Reality television can turn into an obsession for some.

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