Community Arts

Longtime Bloomington restaurant closing

After 38 years in Bloomington, MCL Restaurant and Bakery will be closing July 14.

Come on get happy: the American pursuit

Less Than Jake stays loyal

Although the songs seem to sound a little too similar at times, they have a strong enough sound that prevents GNV FLA from getting old. Some long-time fans of the band might think they are meddling too much in pop/punk, but there should be plenty of fan favorites on this album to appease them.

Almost ready for radio

Welcome To Life features sounds that any fans of Lancaster’s previous work would expect. The guy truly has one of the most unique voices in the scene today, and that definitely hasn’t changed. The EP is full of solid pop/rock tunes that might not quite have the sheen of Mayday Parade, but still satisfy just the same.

Roation? Where?

Cute Is What We Aim For, or as MySpace junkies like to say “CIWWAF,” has transcended into the image and sadly one of the poster cuts of the new-aged boy band. Rotation is just another disc that is meant to drive 13-year-olds crazy as they sing lyrics that explain a night of dirty sex.

You go, Ghengis

“Mongol” is an epic. It combines barren scenes of the Mongolian steppe with a powerful score and truly excellent acting to convey to even unfamiliar viewers the magnificence of this story. Whatever Genghis Khan ultimately becomes, viewers come to sympathize with him, as the movie presents its version of what is often skeletal history with an unapologetic honesty.

10,000 I hate about this movie

This movie was boring, with a few moments of slightly interesting action and graphics that failed to redeem it.

More than a maybe

What seems at first to be just another romantic comedy turns out, at its heart, to be a movie about a little girl and her dad.

Animated memoir

“Persepolis” is a rare film that is earnest, compelling and insightful. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for something truly different and honest.

A decent summer album

His skills aren’t necessarily that impressive, but most of the tracks on Tyga’s debut are so catchy most people won’t notice. The production values are superb and the joints are light-hearted.

A surprise smash hit

The trailer gives no sign of  what “Wanted” contains: a dark, self-deprecating humor that breaks through the fourth wall and laughs at its audience members, reminding them that they’re watching a movie that delivers high-caliber action that often resonates on a character level.

Pixar hits gold

“Wall–E” is the best Pixar movie yet, despite the fact that it is very different than anything the company has done before. Pixar has proven once again why it is one of the greatest animation studios in the industry, and “Wall–E” is proof that Pixar can do no wrong.

McRobbie: Sampson hiring 'risk that should not have been taken'

Documents released by the University Monday showed that IU President Michael McRobbie told the NCAA Committee on Infractions that the hiring of former basketball coach Kelvin Sampson was “a risk that should not have been taken.”

Loukas lives out childhood dream

Senior Christina Loukas has dominated the boards at both a collegiate and national level. Now, it’s time to take on the world.

Philanthropy center leader chosen as new IU Foundation president

Eugene R. Tempel will take over as IU Foundation president Sept. 1, IU announced today in a news release.

Rose Bowl coach John Pont dies

Former IU head football coach John Pont died Tuesday at his home in Oxford, Ohio.

Lilly Gives $50 million for Indiana storm relief

Victims of the recent floods that have ravaged the state may now have a new hope.

Difficult times

Indiana University Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan announced Thursday that he would step down from his position at the end of the calendar year. Greenspan severance agreement (6/26/08)McRobbie’s closing statement (6/14/08)

Bloomington audience bids emotional farewell to Beaux Arts Trio

There was not a dry eye in the house as the Beaux Arts Trio played their final note.

McRobbie sets out for Israel today

IU President Michael McRobbie is setting out for Israel with other leaders from universities around the United States today, according to an IU news release.