COLUMN: C-U has plenty of culture if you look

By Hannah Hess

My favorite story:

The article about SPEAK Cafe, the open microphone at Krannert Art Museum.

Story that got the most reader response:

The story about the mass movement to Drop MySpace – apparently Rupert Murdoch has some enemies in C-U.

Most interesting interview:

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Ruth Mininger, of the shop Ten Thousand Villages, which features the work of artisans worldwide. She was really passionate about the shop’s mission.

Best quote:

“Sometimes I get poo-pooed for being a little too out there or a little too Otto.” -Otto Stuparitz (of local band Santa)

Coolest features story you saw in the DI this semester:

The writing on the bathroom walls was really well done. I’d have to say I go out of my way to check out some of those stalls now!

Number of classes missed to do stories:

Zero. I’m too much of a nerd to skip classes…