An evening on "Avenue Q"

My senior year and I'm just now attending my first show at the IU Auditorium outside of Greek events. Last night I was whisked away to the satirically-humorous community of "Avenue Q." The smash hit Broadway musical was showing in a packed IU Auditorium for two days, and me and my friends made it to the second show. The story takes place in a fictional New York-like borough, where humans and muppets live together. But this isn't your average Sesame Street as the lessons learned were more acute for an adult audience. With songs such as "Everyone's a Little Bit Racist" and "It'd Be Okay, If You Were Gay," the play took a hard, gut-splitting look at life and everyone's purpose. All in all it is a great, unique piece on how life is what it is, but only for now. It changes from day to day, and our purpose is to adapt.

Water Balloon Fight @ Wright Residence Hall

The spring weather has brought the kids in 18-20-year-old college students. Frolicking in the basking sun, playing volleyball, and finding innovative ways to stay cool. So a group of friends occupied Wright's Courtyard as their battlefield for a full-fledged water balloon fight.

In their best aquatic sports attire, students dragged two crates - one being a clothes hamper - full of water balloons. Two teams were formed in front of the Wright breezeway. Balloons were launched over and underhanded, bursting multi-colored rubber debris against the ground and bodies. By the end of the 30 minute ordeal, both teams were either wet from perspiration or cold water. Thus, beating the heat. Mission accomplished.

Greek Unity Cookout at Dunn Meadow

April 4-10 the Lovely Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Tau Chapter hosted their week of events. After four days of well attended event, they held the 1st Annual Greek Unity Cookout in Dunn Meadow. The ladies collaborated with the sisters of Delta Zeta Sorority. The cookout included a live DJ, barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers, and plenty of games such as cornhole and Frisbee. The weather permitted it to be a beautiful day. 

Teter Residence Hall presents....The Nellies

Wednesday, March 31st Teter Residence Hall held a very special event. The Nellies gathered the best of the best lip-syncing resident assistants and students they could find. After walking the red carpet aligned with stars like Lady Gaga and Beyonce, students filed in Teter NST Cafe for a show to remember. There were two categories: group performance and overall individual performance. Students enjoyed serenades from the Blue Man Group, the Spice Girls, the Pussycat Dolls, and even Nelly and Paul Wall.

 

 As the "stars" continued to appear, attendees enjoyed a bounty of delicious appetizers. Trays of brueschetta, cocktail shrimp, and various fruits with chocolate syrup were passed throughout for the students' liking. It was an evening of fun to cap off the month of March. Our winners included "Nelly, "Beyonce," and Paul Wall; and, some ladies who could airplay a mean guitar.