If I blink twice or click my heels three times, I may find myself back in Bloomington, roaming the winding pathways of campus or scouring the streets for a bite to eat. I miss the smell of the coffee press on the counter of my apartment and the sounds of drums fading away as I…… Read more »
The Vote: Why Yours Matters
As tomorrow, election day 2020, draws near, some people may still be deciding whether or not it is worth it to stand in a long line to vote. Does it really matter? Will my one vote really impact the outcome? While many might say, no…I am here to tell you, YES! First off, not everyone…… Read more »
Maintain Motivation: “Unstructure” Your Schedule
Students are about to transition their time away from in-person classes, moving back into their respective homes. Recent graduates are still looking for jobs or are beginning new ones remotely. Working adults and parents are continuing to adapt their professions to different environments. The struggle to become accustomed to this new, ever-changing lifestyle has not…… Read more »
Do Not Fear—Lotus Is Back This Year!
The annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival, organized by the Lotus Education & Arts Foundation, has been a source of pride for the city of Bloomington and an inspiring event for the many people that happen upon it—or even travel miles to attend it. During my time as a student at IU, I would…… Read more »
Dear IU Newcomer: Choose Everything, Talk to Everyone.
Dear IU Newcomer: I am sure you are currently being bombarded with advice from your family, your friends, and your soon-to-be professors and administrators. Receiving even more advice might seem a tad too much to juggle… But if you are interested in the arts and humanities on campus, then hopefully these two simple tips will…… Read more »
A&H Weekend Kit
It has been months of becoming accustomed to a new kind of living as a community. Quarantine life has forced us to become vigilant, caring, and cautious—but also creative. We hope that the past Student Pick blogs have been a source of insight and inspiration, as well as a bank of resources when it comes…… Read more »
Out of Your Comfort Zone: The Art of Trying Something New
Courtesy: Google Images Growing up, I was never a doodler. Any types of doodles on the margins of my notebooks were small and simple geometric shapes or, at my best, a picture of a flower. Looking at an object, a landscape, or a living thing in the environment and sketching it on a piece of…… Read more »
Trip to JSoM: A Glimpse at the International Guitar Festival
This week I was thrown into a world of whimsically bending strings, and colorful, flying chords. I watched the dexterous hands of classical guitarists move towards and away from the sound hole, coaxing the notes to fluctuate between tinny and sweet, as the musicians progressed perfectly through difficult pieces of music. When coming across the 10th…… Read more »
Disclosure, a New Netflix Documentary
Last spring, actress, documentary film producer, and equal rights advocate Laverne Cox was scheduled to come to campus for the IU Arts & Humanities Council’s Indiana Remixed event. Due to the strike of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of these exciting events, including Cox’s appearance at the IU Auditorium, were postponed or canceled. What is Cox…… Read more »
Alumni Profiles: Lalah Hazelwood — Professional Dance Artist
“How can I do my part in bringing joy to people’s lives during this uncertain time?” 2013 IU Contemporary Dance alumni Lalah Hazelwood took the time to talk to me the other day: reflecting on her life post-graduation and sharing her thoughts on how she can now continue to pass her beloved art form, dance,…… Read more »