Community Arts

Hoosier Courts Nursery School to celebrate 60th anniversary

Hoosier Courts Nursery School opened its doors in Bloomington in 1948 to accommodate the families of World War II veterans. Sixty years later, it has a reputation of raising successful 3- to 5-year-old children by embedding life skills in kids through play. Hoosier Courts alumni, parents and staff will attend the 60th anniversary celebration Saturday.

Kulintang ensemble to perform Friday

Eight bossed gongs ring out in smooth traditional tones and melodies that are reminiscent of the Orient, accompanied by drums. This instrument, hailing from places such as Cuba and the southern Philippines, is a kulintang. To help celebrate the Asian Culture Center’s 10-year anniversary, the band Electric Kulintang will perform songs from its new record “Dialects.”

Friends of Art store turns 40

Turning 40 can bring people down, but the founders of the Friends of Art Bookshop say they have many reasons to celebrate their 40-year anniversary of supporting art education and students. The Friends of Art Bookshop will open the School of Fine Arts to the community this weekend to share in the celebration.

‘Bridging the gap’ takes research, thought

I have to admit I was a little daunted taking on this role. I usually look first for similarities between myself and the character and then go from there. The thought of finding commonalities with a murderer and rapist was a little strange, and not something I looked forward to, to say the least. I would have liked to think that there are not that many. However, it soon became apparent that the best and worst really do exist in all of us. Human is human. Because of those basic imperfections in my own personality, Matt was and is only a couple of bad decisions away from myself. I quickly became much more grateful for the positive influences in my life. Once I found these connections between us, I was able to bridge some of the remaining gap through research and the kindness of strangers.

Basics make the outfit

As I walk around campus going from class to class, it’s nothing for me to see a nice young man strolling past in a stylish shirt and crisp jeans. But time and again, you’ll find the same guy wearing a pair of shoes that is either scuffed up or fails to match the rest of his outfit. Once upon a time I was this guy, but now I don’t understand why you would do this.

VH1 comedian to perform at The Funny Bone

He’s been on “Chappelle’s Show,” “Best Week Ever” and “Comedy Central Presents.” Now comedian Christian Finnegan is bringing his stand-up to The Funny Bone. “As I will be in Bloomington, I will make a point to throw a chair across the stage and maybe choke an audience member,” Finnegan said, referring to former men’s basketball coach Bobby Knight’s infamous displays of temper. He said he will perform entirely new material, so fans won’t simply get recycled TV Finnegan.

Despite 3-game skid, Lynch says ‘stay the course’ against visiting Iowa

Bill Lynch stood in front of his team after practice Wednesday ready to address them in one of his final pep talks before Saturday. But the man in the faded gray sweatshirt did something he rarely ever does. He began to emphatically scream. Attempting to convey to his players the importance of their game against Iowa this weekend, Lynch broke out of his reserved demeanor because the disappointment about the past three weeks needs to end.

Hill to stump at IU, in Bloomington on Sunday

Congressman Baron Hill, D-9th, will come to IU on Sunday to speak to students and hear their opinions on the major issues of the day: the economy, the war in Iraq and the election.

Students balance classes, religion

Students might have noticed a low attendance level in their classes Thursday, as many of IU’s 4,500 Jewish students took the day off to observe the High Holiday of Yom Kippur.While these students are excused from classes for the holidays, many of them said it was difficult to balance their religious observances with their academic obligations.

Women's soccer has lost last 4 games by 1-0 decisions, but coaches remain positive

How does Bloomington compare?

Junior Steve Wilen expected hillbillies. Junior Greg Cheung expected rednecks. Sophomore Lizzy Tiritilli expected to be very, very bored. Students like these from Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and countless other metropolises flock to the Midwest every year to become part of the IU family, but not without some expectations and preconceptions.

Do-it-all Dan: sophomore willing to play any position for the soccer team

From small town life to IU, life brings changes to freshmen

Many of freshman Emily Milnes’ lecture halls have more students in them than her high school’s graduating class. Like many other freshmen at IU, Milnes, from Solsberry, Ind., came this year from a low-population high school to a campus with more than 40,000 students. The dramatic change leaves some in awe with all IU has to offer.

IU soccer plans to dominate Spartan resistance

Hoosiers head east

IU set for road tests at Iowa, Minnesota

Some students dissatisfied with Lynch

Post Hardy, football still looking for answers to offensive quandries

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