Community Arts

HPER to reopen in summer

The basketball courts and indoor track at the center in the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation's Wildermuth Intramural Center will not be available for public use until summer 2012 at the earliest.

Members of JMuse find family in theater

On Tuesday, a group of actors and actresses gazed at their reflections in the floor-length mirror in front of them. Spontaneous bursts of singing interrupted the floor stretches they did in preparation for that evening’s rehearsal. This group of students formed the cast of “Identify Me,” the latest production from student group JMuse Productionz.   The show premieres at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Willkie Auditorium and is free to the public.

Harnessing love for the harp

Originally from Sparta, Mich., Molly Grettenberger applied to Michigan State, University of Michigan and Arizona State before choosing IU. She wasn’t looking for a business degree from the Kelley School or a biology degree to buffer her pre-med path, but for a school to foster her musical talents.

Column: The picky plate

If I have sympathy for picky eaters, it’s only because I used to be one.

Former IU athlete turns to music, law, community service

Kiwan Lawson from Columbus, Ohio, was an All-American IU track and field athlete. He has now made the leap from the track to dominate another of his passions: music.

The Industrial Revolution: our savior and our burden

It’s hard to believe anyone could look at these numbers and dates and conclude the increase in carbon dioxide levels is not a result of the Industrial Revolution, which began at about the time the levels started rising in the 18th century.

Dem. candidate Jonathan George speaks to College Democrats

College Democrats met at 8 p.m. Monday in Ballantine Hall to hear a speech by Jonathan George, a Democratic Party candidate for Congress in Indiana’s 9th District. George, a retired Brigadier General with more than 4,000 hours of cockpit time and multiple honorable medals, was once a director of the National Security Council. 

Chef finds redemption in Runcible Spoon

As the current owner of the Runcible Spoon and co-owner of the Bloomington Cooking School, O’Neill has weathered a lot of ups and downs in his own life.

'Finding Bigfoot' in southern Ind.

The forum, which brought in Indiana residents from as far as 50 miles away, gave those who believe they have encountered a bigfoot a chance to share their stories with other attendees and the cast of the show, a panel consisting of BFRO members and a research biologist.

The end of American statesmanship

In American politics, it seems like statesmanship is all but dead.

On voting, on occupying, and the like

IU students are not alone in having the whims of the major political parties affect their voting rights.

Was the French newspaper Charlie Hebdo’s depiction of Muhammad justifiable?

We say it may not have been tasteful, but bombing the newspaper was not an acceptable response to the issue, either.

Hoosier Hype podcast, Episode 10

Host Max McCombs is joined by women's bsketball beat writers Aaron Siegal-Eisman and Trent Stutzman to discuss the team's preseason, season opener, influx of new players and what to expect from the Hoosiers this season.

Faculty Council considers additional Friday classes

A possible solution has been introduced to decrease the number of drunken Thursday nights:  more Friday classes. Karen Hanson, provost and executive vice president, asked a team of deans and vice provosts to research how many Friday classes students at IU take. 

City council elections to take place today

Four incumbents are opposed by three hopefuls for three Bloomington City Council At-Large positions and one District 1 position. Voting is today from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The facts about utilities

Your questions about utilities are answered here.

What to know before you sign

What you need to know before you sign the lease.

How to make your porch a hot-spot hangout

While you’re dreaming up ways to style your new home, don’t forget that your outdoor space is what makes the first impression. Whether you have a yard, a porch, a deck or just a stoop, here are a few ways to enhance your outdoor space.

Sustainable living made easy

Friends, family attend vigil for delivery driver

The line snaked around the lot during the candle light vigil honoring the driver who was shot and killed early Friday after returning from a delivery. One hundred percent of sales made during the vigil were to be donated to Sarnecki’s young family.