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Granfalloon
Granfalloon is an annual festival inspired by the works and ethos of the famous Hoosier author Kurt Vonnegut Jr. The term “granfalloon” itself comes from Vonnegut’s novel Cat’s Cradle, where it refers to a group of people who outwardly choose or claim to have a shared identity or purpose, but whose mutual association is actually meaningless. Accordingly, this year’s festival featured an eclectic mix of events, including a musical performance by Sleater-Kinney, a Q&A with Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Carl Bernstein and an art exhibit talk by Nanette Vonnegut.
Kappa Alpha Theta breaks away to win ninth Little 500 title
Kappa Alpha Theta emerged as the dominant force in the 2024 Women’s Little 500, securing their ninth victory overall and first since 2018. After overcoming an early crash, Theta riders rode away from the competition in the second half of the race. Teter battled back from two crashes for a gritty second-place finish. Delta Gamma finished third.
Black Key Bulls win 73rd Men’s Little 500
A year after failing to qualify for the race, Black Key Bulls are Little 500 champions. Yet, the story of BKB’s ultimate redemption was not always certain. Sigma Alpha Epsilon dominated the race early, setting a blistering pace and amassing a more than 20-second lead on the field. A determined chase group eventually reined in Sigma Alpha Epsilon, paving the way for the Black Key Bulls’ move with 20 laps remaining. Black Key Bulls amassed a near half-lap lead and never looked back. Cutters out-sprinted Delta Tau Delta to finish second.
Totality in Bloomington
Earlier this month, I worked with a team of photographers here in Bloomington to document the total solar eclipse from the Indiana University campus. Read more about my experience on the University Photographers’ Association of America (UPAA) blog and see more photos from my colleagues in Bloomington and at IU campuses around the state on the IU Experience website.
