On the Verge: Serving Notice

"I was lucky with my parents," Austin says. "They were always willing to drive me somewhere at 5 a.m." Now it's time for Austin to drive herself the rest of the way, and see how far she can go.
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The Future of the NCAA

On the west side of downtown Indianapolis, just before the sprawl of IUPUI, sits a $50 million temple to amateurism. That’s the headquarters of the NCAA, the national organization that tries to keep the “college” in college sports.

Bowled Over: Media & Famous Types Love on Indy

The plaudits are all in: Indy is the big winner of Super Bowl XLVI.
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Bowled Over: By the Numbers

The big game is in our rearview mirror, but some final figures and results are in now:

Madonna: 'I Was Relying on Gladiators from Indiana'

Mercifully losing the British accent (for good?), Madonna spoke with--of all people--Ryan Seacrest in what is actually a very fun, informative conversation on L.A. station KIIS-FM about her Super Bowl XLVI halftime show, Indianapolis, and more.

Katy Perry Shakes It Up at The Libertine

The approachable yet amplified bar played host to droves of Super Bowl visitors, including dozens of A-listers.
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Bowled Over: Best and Worst

Stuff we loved, stuff we didn't, and stuff we'll never forget:
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Inside Hennessy's Hip-Hop Weekend

Think you don’t like cognac? Then you weren’t in attendance at one of the Hennessy parties this weekend. The company’s mixologist, Jordan Bushell, blended a roster of fruity cocktails that made believers out of us. Whether paired with lime juice, pineapple juice, maple syrup, nutmeg, and heavy cream, or in a glass with Madeira, apple cider, and cinnamon, Hennessy came away a winner.

Viewpoint: In Defense of M.I.A.'s Middle Finger at Halftime

If we're going to pillory hip-hop sensation M.I.A.—and plenty of folks have done so since she flipped the bird while performing with Madonna Sunday night—we had better consider what that reaction implies. In a word: sexism. Plain and simple. Hear me out before bringing on the bromides.

Indy's Super Bowl Social Media Prowess: Bar None

Update, Feb. 7: The social media command center for Super Bowl XLVI has been termed an "enormous success."