Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk: The officiating at the Rose Bowl was bad. That Alabama player absolutely meant to kick the ball, but he missed. Shoulda been a flag. What does Fish say?
Connections
The Connections section includes coverage of arts, entertainment, lifestyles, and anything that generally fits the category of: A person does a interesting thing.
Short swim, long tradition: New Year’s Day Plunge at Lake Monroe
Dozens of Bloomington area residents welcomed 2026 with a polar bear plunge at Paynetown State Recreation Area. About 50 people dashed into 43-degree water on New Year’s Day, most for a quick dunk. The 13-minute event mixed shock, cheers and a familiar bear suit.
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk: Eggs Benedict is more appropriate than biscuits and gravy to eat off disposable dishware. Why does Fish agree?
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk quotes from the RFP for the convention center expansion RFP. (Because Hawk and Fish are civically engaged that way.) What does Fish say?
Indiana University to install “Keep Going” sculpture honoring Ryan White
A sculpture honoring Ryan White will be installed at the IMU next spring. At an early-December talk, artist Melanie Cooper Pennington described the research and personal work behind “Keep Going,” a figural tribute to White, whose fight to attend school with HIV reshaped national views on AIDS.
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk says: Fernando Mendoza is some kinda hero. he shoveled the snow off all the bricks on Kirkwood. Cleared the snow off the courthouse steps before it froze. He should get some kinda award. What does Fish say??
Photos: Downtown Bloomington dances as Latin jazz big band takes over Blockhouse Bar
Blockhouse Bar in downtown Bloomington hosted a packed Latin jazz dance party Friday night, led by trombonist Vick Luna and a 20-piece big band. The high-energy set kept the dance floor full throughout the evening.