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Guest column: Autism Awareness Month

By Adria Nassim · Thursday, April 14,2011 11:04 p.m.

In honor of April being Autism Awareness Month, I have decided to review three books, all dealing with characters affected by some form of autism spectrum disorder. I hope these reviews offer a glimpse of what life is like for those of us on the spectrum and help Indiana Daily Student readers keep an open mind in regard to autism and other disabilities.

‘Anything Goes’ hoists sails at IU

Wednesday, April 13,2011 10:40 p.m.

Aboard the S.S. American, the IU Theatre Department will go back to the 1920s with Cole Porter’s musical “Anything Goes.” Opening at 7:30 p.m. Friday, “Anything Goes” will close IU Theatre’s 2010-11 season.

‘Hammer and Nail’ constructs solid Buskirk performances

By Isabel Dieppa · Wednesday, April 13,2011 10:38 p.m.

Guests happily lined up in the lobby of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Wednesday waiting to witness the marriage of dance and music at the Modern Dance department’s annual production of “Hammer and Nail,” which continues today.

‘husband&wife’ musician praises local Bloomington music scene

By Casey Engelman · Wednesday, April 13,2011 10:37 p.m.

Mike Adams said he thinks highly of the Bloomington music scene. He reveres it to such an extent that he says the best music in the world is being made here. It was the vibrant population of bands and musicians that first drew Adams to move here 10 years ago.

Where have all the female musicians gone?

By Therese Kennelly · Wednesday, April 13,2011 10:35 p.m.

Little 500 week is upon us. For many students, that means seeing Lil Wayne and Pretty Lights in all their glory. However, the traditional Little 500 line-up is missing a key segment of the Bloomington population — women.

Lil Wayne guards ‘fake’ the law, receive charges

By Nick Cusack · Wednesday, April 13,2011 10:34 p.m.

Two members of rapper Lil Wayne’s security detail were arrested early Wednesday for impersonating police officers.

Weezy ushers in 'Lil' 500

By Kelsey Collisi · Wednesday, April 13,2011 12:03 a.m.

With blinding lights, pounding bass and an ecstatic crowd, Lil Wayne did Little 500 bigger than anyone else.

‘Breaking Away’ brings Little 500 to IU Cinema

By Kelsey Collisi · Tuesday, April 12,2011 11:16 p.m.

The award winning Little 500 film "Breaking Away" was shown at the IU Cinema on Sunday and Monday. Some were seeing the movie for the first time. Others, like Tom Schwoegler who was the technical adviser for "Breaking Away", were seeing for yet another time.

The faces of GLOWfest

By Corinne Lambert · Tuesday, April 12,2011 11:14 p.m.

The second annual GLOWfest promises to put on a show Thursday that will be brighter and bigger than ever. With headliner electronic artist Pretty Lights playing to a sold-out crowd, this year’s GLOWfest is sure to be an unforgettable concert-going experience. But behind all of the pretty lights, 50 IU student interns have spent months working to make sure the concert will go off without a hitch.

‘Hammer and Nail’ brings students together for Buskirk show

By Isabel Dieppa · Monday, April 11,2011 10:50 p.m.

On a rainy Monday afternoon, original music could be heard from the Buskirk-Chumley Theater as dancers were rehearsing for the final senior choreographic show, “Hammer and Nail,” which plays Wednesday and Thursday.

Column: Pardon yourself from pizza

By Lily Miller · Monday, April 11,2011 10:47 p.m.

I have a terrible confession to share with all of you: I used to really hate pizza. Part of this stems from moving at a younger age and relying on the local pizza joint in town for a few months. I got really sick of pizza really quickly.

‘Thomas and Friends’ rolls into IU auditorium

By Corinne Lambert · Monday, April 11,2011 10:43 p.m.

There is a formula reporters use when interviewing people at events, but this particular crowd took some encouragement.A blonde boy dressed in a Thomas the Tank Engine costume stood in the lobby holding his mother’s hand.

Gucci Mane concert canceled

By Keiara Carr · Monday, April 11,2011 10:42 p.m.

Rapparoo was officially canceled after the Friday arrest of headliner Gucci Mane, who is dealing with legal issues in Georgia stemming from a misdemeanor charge of battery and violating his parole.

Carnaval brings dancing, culture to Jake’s Nightclub

By Isabel Dieppa · Sunday, April 10,2011 8:44 p.m.

Sun, beautiful women in bikinis and 70-degree weather were the ideal conditions to transport Brazil to Bloomington on Friday at Jake’s Nightclub for the annual Bloomington Brazilian Carnaval.

'Hoosiers' in 60 seconds

By John Seasly · Sunday, April 10,2011 8:43 p.m.

During the production of the film “Hoosiers,” a small placard rested above screenwriter Angelo Pizzo’s desk, director David Anspaugh said. It read: “This is not a sports movie.” Pizzo and Anspaugh, spoke at the IU Cinema on Thursday and presented the screening that night in honor of the classic film’s 25th anniversary.

HugeFest gets off to stormy start

By Corinne Lambert · Sunday, April 10,2011 8:41 p.m.

Though the weather conditions proved unfavorable for an outdoor festival Saturday morning, attendees of Read’s HugeFest still managed to celebrate Tarzan-style.

Addicted to Music show leaves behind cravings

By Kelsey Collisi · Sunday, April 10,2011 8:40 p.m.

The Addicted to Music festival was like a sneak peek of summer. A football was tossed between some guys at the far end of the parking lot next to McNutt Quad while others threw a flying disc. People were lying out on the warm grassy hill that overlooked the lot while freshmen Jacqueline Perry and Charlie Smith climbed a tree to get a better look at State Radio.

State Radio concert to connect IU, shed light on addiction

By Kelsey Collisi · Thursday, April 7,2011 10:51 p.m.

Between Little 500 apparel and pricey concert tickets, the concept of free might be difficult for students to grasp. However, IU’s Business Careers in Entertainment Club has paired with Union Board to present the third annual Addicted to Music concert free of charge.

Gucci Mane venue changed to stadium parking lot

By Rachel Trees · Thursday, April 7,2011 10:46 p.m.

The Little 500 concert Rapparoo featuring Gucci Mane has been relocated to the purple lot of the Indiana University Memorial Stadium.

When life imitates art

By Mickey Woods · Thursday, April 7,2011 9:52 p.m.

The baritone bleached his dark brown hair, dyed it red and memorized 35 pages of music in a week’s time for the audition. He hopped on a plane and arrived at IU in hopes of earning the role of troubled painter Vincent van Gogh. Out of more than 50 roles, this one is his biggest yet.

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