Culture

  • La Piedad offers authentic Mexican food at college wallet prices

    Thinking about traveling across the border for some authentic Mexican food? You only have to travel as far as Broad Ripple. La Piedad has authentic style Mexican food and an atmosphere that places guests right in the heart of Mexico. Mariachi music is softly played overhead and the restaurant is decorated with colorful flags and…

  • Ben Folds rocks Clowes Hall

    It did not take long for each successive song to blend together, making the Ben Folds concert on Oct. 23 at Clowes Memorial Hall an experience, and not just a set list. After opening act Filligar finished their final song, the amplifiers, guitars and keyboard were hurriedly scooted and shuffled off of the stage. The…

  • A more than delicious Taste

    If you have not been to Taste Café, then you have not experienced what food is supposed to taste like. Maybe that is why it is called Taste. Taste Café primarily specializes in breakfast and lunch but has recently begun serving dinner as well on Wednesday and Thursday nights. For first timers entering the restaurant,…

  • ‘Modern Family’ sets the bar for sitcoms

    When “Modern Family” debuted in the Fall of 2009, ABC appeared to have a lasting comedy show in the making. Show creators Christopher Lloyd and Steve Levitan had written and produced for previous comedy hits such as “Frasier” and “Just Shoot Me.” The cast is made up of relatively unknown actors but is anchored by…

  • Motorola smart phone’s quality parts build a decent machine

    Sliding the screen back to reveal the keyboard, it is easy to call the Motorola Droid 2 an impressive phone, but  it has its flaws. The Android smart phone is of an industrious construction. The top half that holds the touch screen is shiny chrome, while the housing for the full keyboard, camera and speaker…

  • Pop culture icon’s work displayed in new IMA exhibit

    Andy Warhol was a Renaissance man. While most know Warhol for his 1960s work, most notably his mass-produced silk screens of celebrities including Dennis Hopper and Marilyn Monroe, Warhol was also a director, band manager, business artist and media mogul. Work from each phase of Warhol’s life is now being displayed at the Indianapolis Museum…

  • Defining a generation’s pastime: ‘The Social Network’ exceeds expectations

    “The Social Network” has it all: sex, money, genius and betrayal. So says the title of the book by Ben Mezrich, “The Accidental Billionaires,” off of which this excellent film about Facebook’s controversial beginnings is based. Turn the clock back to 2003. Harvard undergraduate student Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) is in a constant battle to…

  • 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.…

  • A great morning at Good Morning Mama’s Cafe

    Bright colors aren’t the only thing that makes Good Morning Mama’s Café stand out from other restaurants. Only a five minute car-ride from Butler’s campus, this café is full of variety, from the menu to the décor. Catering to breakfast, brunch and lunch, you are sure to find something to eat no matter what time…