Bloom Archives
Greg Siering
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Former IU Field Hockey Star Is Teamâs New Head Coach
When Kayla Bashore arrived in Bloomington as a freshman in 2001, it was to play field hockey for Indiana University. When she returned in…
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IU Cancer Researcher Is Also âBeer Famousâ
Back in 2013, when Matt Bochman arrived in Bloomington, breweries across the country were beginning to show interest in producing beers using locally grown…
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For Runner Olivia Ballew Life is All About Routine
Local marathoner Olivia Ballew is a busy person. In November she ran a 2:43:13 marathon at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, qualifying her for next…
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Reward Yourself With a Lawnmower Beer
One of my favorite summer memories is my childhood task of bringing my dad a beer after he finished mowing our big backyardâa half-acre…
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Michael Adams: Lexicographer
Most people think of dictionaries as thick volumes that lay out the definitions of words with resolute authority. But Michael Adams, provost professor of…
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La Fin du Monde: Enjoy Beervana!
Perhaps my greatest joy in drinking beer is finding the right style to fit the situation and my mood.
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Brut IPA Craze: Some Like It Dry
Last spring, I wrote about an emerging craze in craft brewingâa hazy, âjuicyâ IPA that brought a rich mouthfeel and sweet edge to this…
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Soccer Player Allison Jorden Makes Sure Everybody Plays
When Indiana University soccer player Allison Jorden suffered a season-ending injury at the start of her sophomore year, she recognized the challenges she would…
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Munich Dunkel: Donât Fear the Dark
Each autumn, everyone who loves beer seems to turn German, celebrating Oktoberfest and drinking its namesake beer. While that style is certainly laudable, another…