Bloom Archives
Stephanie Von Hirschberg
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IU’s Lilly Library Has Home Movies Made by Famed Director John Ford
In December 2016, the Lilly Library at Indiana University made news when it received two more Oscars won by legendary film director John Ford.…
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New IU Institute Brings Diverse Communities Together to Study Food
Choosing which foods to buy and eat has become an increasingly complex decision. Should you banish sugar-laden soda from your diet? How do you…
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The Next Generation of Fine Dining Chefs (Cover Story)
For most of the past decade, the same five talented chefs have dominated the epicurean scene in Bloomington — Dave Tallent at Restaurant Tallent,…
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Volunteers in Medicine Combats The Repercussions of Poverty
BY STEPHANIE VON HIRSCHBERG The patient came to the clinic run by Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) on Bloomington’s west side hoping for a miracle.…
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Pacifica Quartet: Valued Mentors at Music School, Renowned Musicians Worldwide
BY STEPHANIE VON HIRSCHBERG Chamber ensembles rarely perform all 16 of Beethoven’s string quartets or all 15 of Shostakovich’s quartets in live, back-to-back concerts,…
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Clearly Depart: A Business that Prepares People for Their Deaths
BY STEPHANIE VON HIRSCHBERG In Kel McBride’s workshops, designed to help people prepare for their own deaths, participants are often surprised to learn how…
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Viruses: Deadly Yet Beautiful (Photo Gallery)
IU Scientists Unravel the Hepatitis B Virus in Search of a Cure BY STEPHANIE VON HIRSCHBERG People tend to think of viruses as harmful,…
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“Elephant & Piggie’s ‘We Are in a Play!’”: A Buddy Musical for Kids Ages 3–7
BY STEPHANIE VON HIRSCHBERG Mo Willems’ Elephant & Piggie picture books have enchanted children ever since they began appearing in 2007. The stories star…