Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
This week Hawk reveals the actual origin story for the name of the state where we live, and it involves a guy named Edward VerDahntid.
Connections
The Connections section includes coverage of arts, entertainment, lifestyles, and anything that generally fits the category of: A person does a interesting thing.
Bloomington’s Freezefest braves bitter cold with ice art, chili, and Hoosier pride
With temps near 8°F and wind chills around -2°F, Bloomington’s Freezefest drew bundled-up crowds to Switchyard Park for live ice carving and the Chilly Cook-Off. Sculptors created playful designs, repaired a broken piece with “water glue,” and fans stayed warm with chili and hot drinks.
Bloomington MLK celebration highlights Coretta Scott’s activism and unfinished work
At Bloomington’s MLK celebration Jan. 19, UC Davis historian Traci Parker urged the audience to see Coretta Scott King as a central architect of the movement, not simply MLK’s widow. The program also honored Ruth Aydt with the MLK Legacy Award.
Watching IU win the national football championship: View from inside Nick’s English Hut
Indiana football finished 16–0 by beating Miami 27–21 in the national title game Monday night (Jan. 19). Many fans watched the final moments unfold on the TVs at Nick’s English Hut on Kirkwood Avenue. Photographer Amy Mason documented the scene for The B Square.
Indiana University claims first college football national championship: View from inside Assembly Hall
Indiana capped a perfect 16–0 season Monday night, beating Miami 27–21 to claim the program’s first national title. Thousands packed Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall for a watch party. Despite subfreezing temps outside, the celebration inside stayed orderly through the final whistle.
Photos and video from Kirkwood Avenue: Post-game national championship celebration
IU football beat Miami 27–21 Monday night. Afterward, Kirkwood Avenue from Grant to Indiana filled shoulder-to-shoulder with celebrating fans. Two couches were set on fire, and Nick’s English Hut’s guttering was damaged as people climbed to the roof. By 1:15 a.m., the crowd began to thin.
Downtown Bloomington watch-party rush: Lines wrap blocks as IU plays for football national title
Downtown Bloomington sidewalks filled Monday morning as IU fans bundled against 11°F temperatures, camping outside Brothers, Nick’s, Kilroy’s and other bars for seats to watch IU vs. Miami for the national title. Some arrived Sunday night. Buskirk-Chumley is an overflow option.