Bloomington

At orientation, we all received a "Must Do at IU: A Bucket List for the True Hoosier" with a list of IU traditions, big and small, to experience before graduation. As my first year comes to an end (where did the time go?), let's look at some items I can cross off my bucket list.  Go on a late night...

According to a recent poll by the American Institute for Economic Research, Bloomington (home of the Hoosiers) is considered the 16th best college town in the nation. Now don't get me wrong, that's a respectable ranking; but the college towns selected before Bloomington are what upset me. For...

On this video I talk about: what are my favorite things in Bloomington, what I like most about my major (Speech Pathology), some interesting facts about me that people find surprising or unexpected, my best college experience, my hardest college experience, the music I am currently listening to, my...

Bloomington has some of the best restaurants in the world! Fourth Street is known as "Restaurant Row" and has ethnic restaurants from all around the world! These restaurants are mostly in old renovated homes with makes for a unique experience.  Here are the best restaurants to take parents (or for...

I like to eat and fortunately, so does my family! I look forward to my parents visit with happiness, hiding my last five dollars and loosening the belt. When Mom and Dad come the agenda is planned in among how many restaurants we can fit into one day, including coffee stops at Starbucks and The...

So here you are- your parents are visiting and this is your chance to get out of the food court and eat some real grub. Heres my list of favorite places to eat with friends and family!!  So, fancy first!  1- FARM- OH MY GOODNESS THIS PLACE IS INCREDIBLE I only discovered this little gem this year...

Whats New IU 11/05/12-11/11/12 Flashback                    Trick or Treating for Cans = FUN!!! SPORTS                    Womens soccer: big ten Tournament Finals                                   Armstrong Stadium All Day Monday November 5                    Basketball Game                         ...

  In case you weren’t aware, the presidential election is tomorrow. Walking around campus, you’ll see fliers for candidates, cars shuttling people to vote early at Assembly Hall, and students preparing their absentee ballots. It’s even crazier in my home state of Ohio, where my parents have all but...

Hey there, Hoosiers! This is the time of year when many of you start looking for where you are going to live in Bloomington next year. Jessica Frampton, one of our student bloggers, just wrote a great guide to apartment hunting here in Bloomington. You definitely will want to go check it out. I took...

Ready to get out of the dorms? I don't blame you. Having your own room and bathroom is wonderful. I've literally been to every apartment complex in Bloomington. I'm not even kidding you. So, I will share the best (and worst) ones with you. Click on the apartment names to view their websites....