Bloom Archives
Author: Bloom Intern
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Beanblossom Bottoms Still Open In Spite of Damage from Tornado
After being closed for nearly a year, Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve reopened in May. âPeople waited very patiently for the preserve to reopen, and…
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Barbara Salisbury: Advocate for Blind
Barbara Salisbury probably thinks about getting from point A to point B more often than most people. âFor people with disabilities, it doesnât really…
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New State Law Gives Beekeepers a Boost
For years, governments and environmental groups have sounded the alarm regarding the demise of bee populations. And while honeybees arenât native to North America,…
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Opera Singer Amanda Biggs Again Gracing World Stage
Growing up, opera singer Amanda Biggs traveled with her family of Pentecostal praise and worship church musicians. When they werenât on the road, parents,…
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Courtney Payne-Taylor: Skateboarder on a Mission
When Courtney Payne-Taylor stepped onto a skateboard at Upper Cascades Skate Park in 2004, she was hooked. Skateboarding gave her the strength and confidence…
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Tyron Cooper: Musical Polymath
When Tyron Cooper was named director of the Indiana University Archives of African American Music and Culture last year, he set a goal: âTo…
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Local Farm Stand Offers Food on Honor System
Area farmersâ markets offer consumers the opportunity to buy local foods on a weekly or twice-weekly basis, but those who want to stock up…
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IU Student Film Supports Sexual Assault Survivors
After their film Rolling won one of four Best Picture awards and a Best Performance award at Indiana Universityâs local Campus Movie Fest 2018,…
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Workshop Series Helps People Make Eco-Conscious Changes
If youâve been to the Monroe County Public Library (MCPL) lately, youâve likely noticed that its bulletin boards are filled with flyers announcing public…