Anish Bhawal stands in a separate corner of a lit up gym room, using his eyes to check off tasks in preparation of Garba. For many attending, the festival marks a lively night of culture, music and fun. But for Bhawal, and those within the executive board, it signifies the reestablishment of a home away from home for many Indian international students.
As the weather transitions to windy days and brighter colors of leaves, a new cuisine sensation has trickled into the outskirts of the downtown Indianapolis area. Located on 1351 Roosevelt Ave. with its entrance facing away from the road, diners may be deceived from seeing it entirely. But enter from the south side, and they will find themselves in front of Cunningham Restaurant Group’s newest feat: ShinDig.
Laced in cultural activities and a blend of social and informative booths, the Office of International Affairs' annual International Festival serves to celebrate the campus’ diverse range of cultures and build intercultural connections. Oct. 3 marked the event’s 20-year anniversary.The lively ...
The trend of K-pop has continued to dominate the entertainment industry, with a wave of support pouring out across the globe in recent years. In a market that has been met with immense success for a select number of K-pop groups such as BTS and BlackPink, there is much anticipation for how it will develop and maintain its distinct trajectory.
International student Pearl-Marie Andoh distinctly remembers the first time she set foot on campus: she was confused, overwhelmed and had even gotten lost while trying to locate the lecture hall of her first class. Due to the pandemic, like many students, Andoh began her journey at IUPUI completely ...
The abbreviation AAPI, an acronym for the term “Asian American and Pacific Islander,” has been making its way towards the global stage in familiarity among audiences. As a minority group in the U.S., the AAPI community has been struggling to establish a solid and fair place within American society for decades since ancestral arrival in the mid 1800s—the media industry has not been an exception.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a number of changes, including the original essence of national holidays. Halloween, as most people know it, first began as the Celtic festival of Samhain. During the festival, bonfires were lit, and townspeople wore costumes to deter ghosts. Today, Halloween is heavily celebrated in the United States. However, effects from the pandemic have caused a change in the holidays regularity.
Centered in the heart of downtown Indianapolis and home to more than 29,000 students, many choose IUPUI to remain close to home or simply enjoy the city life. However, adjusting to college can be difficult. The university helps ease the transition with a number of resources.
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