Community Arts

Landon Donovan launches Team USA into the knockout stage

By Candice Rohrman and Dan Karell · Wednesday, June 23,2010 8:03 p.m.

After missing out on so many opportunities, it seemed as if the United States would miss out on the next round of the World Cup. Throughout the game against Algeria, Team USA created chance after chance but somehow could not find the back of the net. However, with very little time remaining, the thought that Team USA would not be moving on was slowly becoming a reality. Landon Donovan refused to let that happen.

Task force fights homelessness, provides services

Wednesday, June 23,2010 7:29 p.m.

Members from all sectors of the Bloomington community have collaborated to create a new task force to address homelessness and enhance local social service facilities.

Locals discuss how to make city eco-friendly

By Alex Hippenhammer · Wednesday, June 23,2010 7:27 p.m.

A panel of area leaders met in front of a small audience Tuesday evening at the Monroe County Public Library to discuss how to implement practical applications of clean energy in the Bloomington area.

Residents respond to biomass plant

By Emily Hampton · Wednesday, June 23,2010 7:24 p.m.

Liberty Green Renewables, LLC, proposed the facility in January 2009. The proposal included plans to build a 32-megawatt facility, the first of its kind in the Hoosier state. The plant would be considered a green energy source because of the company’s plans to turn wood waste into electricity.

The simplicity of music project 'Sleeping Bag'

By Kristen Watterson · Wednesday, June 23,2010 7:05 p.m.

Kristen Watterson's artist profile column, Btown Brush Strokes, features Dave Segedy and takes a close look at his upcoming project Sleeping Bag.

Kirkwood’s summer style on a budget

By Amanda Jacobson · Wednesday, June 23,2010 6:58 p.m.

Amanda Jacobson's Fashion House column examines affordable summer trends on Kirkwood Ave.

Bloomington Songwriter Showcase at Players Pub

By Kayleen Cohen · Wednesday, June 23,2010 6:52 p.m.

The Bloomington Songwriter Showcase takes place at the Players Pub every Monday, featuring local and national singer songwriters.

Students debate three focuses of task force report

By Joyce Ong · Wednesday, June 23,2010 6:29 p.m.

A recent report concerning academic advising was released by the IU-Bloomington Academic Advising Task Force, calling for a career ladder for advisers, a central advising office and additional advising tools. While some students support the task force’s ideas, others are unsure about its reasoning.

IUSA continues project plans during summer

By Dennis Glade · Wednesday, June 23,2010 6:28 p.m.

Behind a number of projects and additions to the IU campus are members of the IU Student Association, with project ideas stemming from IU students and carried out by the all-student administration.While many of the organization’s projects are implemented during the school year, IUSA members continue planning into the summer.

Bootids to illuminate sky in minor meteor shower

By IDS staff · Wednesday, June 23,2010 6:26 p.m.

Meteor shower enthusiasts can search the skies tonight for the June Bootids, a group of meteors that have not been seen since 2004.

Vampire, zombie stories change as generational shifts take place

By IDS staff · Wednesday, June 23,2010 6:26 p.m.

Each generation has reshaped the stories of vampires and other undead creatures to fit with changing times, argues Gregory Waller in a new edition of his book “The Living and the Undead: Slaying Vampires and Exterminating Zombies.”

Movies strike it big on sequels and remakes

By Drew Greaves · Wednesday, June 23,2010 6:06 p.m.

Hollywood is getting lazy with its recipes.

A new era in American giving?

By Tom Miller · Wednesday, June 23,2010 5:33 p.m.

In a political climate awash with doomsday scenarios about socialist politicians and crooked CEOs, it is good to finally see the elite doing something noble.