Bloom Archives
Category: Features
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Bloomington’s Veterans: Their Struggles and Triumphs (COVER STORY)
Veterans have been an important part of Bloomington since its founding in 1818, when early settlers included soldiers who had fought in the Revolutionary…
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Brooke Bierhaus: A Young Woman Pursuing a Dream, One Cup of Coffee (or Tea) at a Time
In an era where the most common way for people to stay in touch is on Facebook, it might seem unusual for a young…
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Holocaust Survivor Eva Kor (1934-2019): A Woman of Peace and Forgiveness
For decades, Eva Mozes Kor carried the weight of Auschwitz with her. At the age of 10, her parents and her two older sisters…
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The McRobbies: How Their Worldviews Shape Indiana University—And How IU Has Shaped Their Lives (COVER STORY)
On July 1, 2007, Australian native Michael A. McRobbie became the 18th president of Indiana University. Bloom Executive Editor Carmen Siering sat down with…
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How a Scandal Helped Change IU Forever
Founded in 1820, Indiana University is celebrating its bicentennial this year. Who knew that you could draw a line from a scandal in the…
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Historian Liz Mitchell “Returns” to Africa to Honor Her Ancestors
Fulfilling a 40-year dream, local historian Liz Mitchell traveled to Africa with her husband, James, to visit the places her ancestors last saw before…
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The Art of the Home [COVER] [Photo Gallery]
The transformation of a house into a home is a bit akin to magic. These four homes—two new structures built in established neighborhoods and…
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The Magic of Color
Each of these gardens, distinctive as they are, have one thing in common—a creative use of color.
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Under the Weather: How Climate Change is Messing with Monroe County
Indiana’s seasons aren’t quite what they used to be. Wet springs that lead to floods are often followed by summers with dangerously high temperatures.…