Victoria Secret Brings Cobra Starship and GirlTalk to Bloomington

The crowd during Cobra Starship at the B-Town Bash

On Thursday Victoria Secret had their B-Town Bash. Victoria Secret passed out tons of IU themed lounge wear from their "Pink" line. The concert was entirely free and I had great time dancing my heart out.

Setting up the stage Thursday afternoon

I saw them setting up the stage when I walked to class on Thursday morning. The stage was huge. It was definitely the biggest I have ever seen in Dunn Meadow. They were doing sound checks throughout the day which you could hear all over campus. I heard them in my dorm room and while I was in class. I was excited all day.

Waiting in line to play some of the games

Before the concert, we walked around and enjoyed all the games that Victoria Secret had set up. The event was like a mini carnival with games like corn hole and target practice. As well as a free photo booth and lots of prize giveaways.

In the crowd during Cobra Starship

Cobra Starship played first and got the crowd excited. By the time GirlTalk came out Dunn Meadow was packed and I could barely move. When GirlTalk started his set it started to rain, but that didn't dampen the atmosphere. Throughout his set the crowd was going crazy. He played 20 minutes over his allotted time and they finally had to kick him off the stage, while the crowd booed. When I got home my shoes were ruined from the rain and the mud. It was completely worth it.

The crowd went crazy for GirlTalk

Take a Break From Studying and Make a T-Shirt

Many people have been studying in preparation for midterms. On Sunday, I took break from my cram session to make a personalized t-shirt. There was a t-shirt making workshop in the Edmonson basement at Collins from 3-6p.m. Students used tye-dye, stencils, and fabric markers to design their very own t-shirts. Plus, they had cookies and pop music which always makes for a good time.

The workshop was a fun way to take a break. Still, school work beckoned as soon as the t-shirts were done. "I have to do homework while I wait for mine to dry" said my friend Anna. At least now we have cool shirts to wear to our group study sessions.

Company of Thieves Plays a Benefit Concert at The Bishop

On Thursday I went to see Company Of Thieves play at The Bishop. It was a benefit concert for The Timmy Foundation. Its mission is to promote sustainable health care initiatives in developing nations.

The Bishop, which is located on Walnut right off The Square, is a short walk from campus. However, it seemed like miles in the rain. I arrived wet, but ready to see a good show. There was a good turnout and the organizers of the event should have been very pleased. I had a great time dancing the night away for a good cause.

Students Prepare for The Big Game

Students at Collins Living Learning Center got geared up for the big game against Ohio State on Saturday. The students made signs, and banners to show their support for the Hoosiers. "They're going down!" proclaimed sophomore Danielle Though.

Junior Ryan Matthews grilled hot dogs and bratwursts for his fellow Collinsites. "Its fun that everyone meets up here before hand. It gives us a chance to hangout and get excited before the game." he said.

Collins provided the students with markers, paint and various supplies to make signs. "The best part was just thinking of what to write on them. We were cracking up all afternoon!" said sophomore Debby Iniech.

When some OSU fans walked by the students engaged in a friendly cheer-off. The students all chanted and spelled out IU with their arms. They easily overpowered the out-of-towners.

Unfortunately the Hoosiers lost on Saturday, but the crowd in Memorial Stadium was one of the biggest in the stadium's history. We didn't go home with the win, but IU students showed those Buckeyes who has the most spirit in the Big Ten!