Bloom Archives
Author: Bloom Intern
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Cardinal Stage to Present a ‘Hip, Cool’ Take on ‘Frankenstein’
On the eve of the 200th birthday of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Cardinal Stage Company is taking on an adventurous stage adaptation of the Gothic…
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Digitization to Take IU’s Massive Herbarium Collection Into Modern Era
Indiana University’s Herbarium, a collection of 150,000 plant samples gathered over the past 130 years, has long provided a detailed catalog of Indiana’s plant…
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IU Students Educate Legislators at AIDSWatch Event in Capital
When Gilbert Bongmba walked up the steps of the United States Capitol in March to advocate for support in the fight against HIV/AIDS, it…
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Tips to Pick a Good Wine
Imagine walking into a wine store and immediately finding the perfect wine for an occasion. It’s a nice fantasy but, for most of us,…
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New Books from IU Press
While they may only be letters home from ordinary soldiers, the missives gathered in Letters from the Greatest Generation: Writing Home in WWII are…
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InBloom: Hardy Hibiscus Add Tropical Touch to Midwestern Gardens
At this time of year, in some local gardens, you may notice and admire large blooms in pink, white, and maroon that lend a…
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A Store Where Teachers Find School Supplies—For Free!
There are no cash registers, no price tags, nor any employees, but the supplies on the shelves of this unique store on Bloomington’s Near…
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Nia—A Workout That Put a Smile on My Face
Sometimes you have to try something to understand it. That’s how it is with Nia. I first heard about it from my friend Erica…
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B-town Brews Using Local Malts, Hops, and Yeasts
Take a look at a lot of Bloomington restaurant menus and you will see an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. The localvore movement fits…