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ComedySportz misses the punch line

ComedySportz, an improv team based in the Massachusetts Avenue neighborhood of downtown Indianapolis, brought their unique brand of comedy to the Reilly Room Oct. 2. The event was sponsored by the Student Government Association. The improv troupe was about 30 minutes late to the show—a big delay considering the show was scheduled  until 1 a.m.

Open Mic Night for Haiti draws crowd

Butler University students showcased their talent to raise more than $300 at “Open Mic Night for Haiti” on Sept. 24 in the Reilly Room. The event was organized by junior Winford Parker to benefit Partners in Health, an organization that makes health care more affordable for those in need. Parker said that when the doors

‘Wall Street’ sequel fails to pay up

Director Oliver Stone loves to comment on turning points of American history. Vietnam, past presidents and professional football have spots in his portfolio. “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps” is no different as it stabs at the bailouts. Young trader Jake Moore (Shia LaBeouf) is ready to make big money in the green power business. His

Big games debut in October

Guns, guitars and lightsabers—the month of October is offering up some big-name titles. Check out a handful of video games that warrant major attention this month. Medal of Honor—Oct. 12 The classic first-person shooter franchise is crossing over into the modern era on Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and the PC. Taking a page from the

Eiteljorg Museum: ‘Telling America’s Story’

Dedicated to preserving the foundation of the American West, the Eiteljorg Museum is home to some of the most famous paintings in Native American art. The many sculptures, paintings and artifacts here expose to  the present day art-goer the natural history of the North American landscape. The importance of preserving the past of the American

Fiesta spices up Indy

Fiesta Indianapolis is like stepping foot into another country. This year’s festival, held annually as a celebration of Latino culture, was presented by La Plaza at Military Park downtown. 2010 marked the 30th anniversary of the tradition. The chosen slogan for this year, “Where the Americas Come Together,” was symbolic of the La Plaza organization

Despite high prices, restaurant delivers big

Mesh brings a fresh take on surf and turf to Massachusetts Avenue. The new restaurant opened nearly four weeks ago and is owned by Mike Cunningham, who also the owns the Stonecreek Dining Company. Cunningham saw an opportunity to turn the venue formally known as Scholars Inn into a restaurant. In this nice, cozy atmosphere

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