Protesters demand reform from Chase Bank
On the heels of the nationwide Tax Day “tea parties” comes a group of protesters who want JP Morgan Chase and its subsidiaries to be held accountable for the economic crisis.
On the heels of the nationwide Tax Day “tea parties” comes a group of protesters who want JP Morgan Chase and its subsidiaries to be held accountable for the economic crisis.
After the four-week trek from Indiana to New York, Jigme Norbu’s feet were full of painful blisters and were missing nails and the feeling in one toe.
Owner Nasir Jallal provided a discounted buffet as well as samples of traditional Afghan tea during the event, which also featured traditional Afghan music.
The Celebration of Families festival, sponsored by Monroe County Step Ahead, was a one-day festival dedicated to providing residents with information about family-oriented agencies in Monroe County, along with free food and drinks, interactive games and live entertainment.
Sunday’s wet weather didn’t manage to put a damper on the annual Homeward Bound 5k, a walk benefiting Bloomington’s homeless and poor.
The Choreography Project ran at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Wednesday and Thursday, showcasing some of the talent of the dancers and student choreographers of IU’s Ballet Department. Dances ranged from traditional ballets to more contemporary ones.
On a balmy Saturday, Collins Living-Learning Center played host to its annual CollinsFest, a day-long event that featured live bands, free food and a chance to enjoy the beautiful weather.
Perhaps Ruth Steiner says it best: “There’s no fact, no fiction – it’s all borrowed.”
The first M435: Italian Theater Workshop ran its final project, “Illustrissimi IU Italian Players,” this weekend in the Willkie Auditorium to many attendees who didn’t know any Italian.
“Hammer and Nail,” performed this weekend at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, was not just a concert of new music written and played by musicians from the Jacobs School of Music, nor was it simply a display of virtuosic dance choreographed by students in the IU Contemporary Dance Program.
The labels that we give to people – be it pirate or savage or slut – always do some kind of work for us. By calling someone a pirate, we are able to write him off as a bad person and move on. We aren’t required to step back and think about what might have caused them to act the way that they are acting – after all, they are just pirates.
The Republican-controlled Indiana Senate released its two-year state budget proposal earlier this month. The plan calls for spending $28 billion in state money over the next two years, as well as $2 billion in federal stimulus funds.
As the Passover holiday ends, the Middle East once again begins to stir with unrest and turmoil. This region is no stranger to disorder, so the sight of jets, helicopters and refueling stations at the ready is no spectacle. At ease in their environment of discord, the Israeli Defense Force is using the tension provided by Iran’s nuclear program as a launching point for an attack.
Despite broad national support for the Obama administration and its initiatives, one couldn’t help but notice last week that widespread dissent was brewing.
In a 15-lap race to the finish line, Black Key Bulls led the entire way against the Cutters to take home the title of Team Pursuit Champions.Kappa Delta beat out Kappa Alpha Theta in a 12-lap battle for the victory on the women’s side.
On a warm and sunny afternoon at Memorial Stadium, the Crimson defeated the Cream 28-27 in the IU football Spring Game.
IU men's basketball coach Tom Crean is the latest celebrity to join Twitter. A story on the IU Athletics Web site made the announcement on Friday. Fans can see what Crean's up to by following @TomCrean.
Jake Dunning stepped up to bat with the bases loaded, the tying and game-winning runs represented on first and second base. Dunning wasn’t able to convert and was struck out swinging to abruptly end IU’s 9-7 loss to Penn State.
Outside of his work at the Jacob’s School of Music, Professor Andy Hollinden challenges his listeners, like his students, to rethink and evaluate their views and beliefs.
While “Adventureland” is not quite the non-stop laugh-a-thon that its predecessor was, it more than makes up for it with its well-crafted and true-to-life story about coming of age and discovering love.