Editor’s Note, June 2016: The Closing of Holy Cross
The bell tolls for the Church of the Holy Cross, a near-eastside landmark closing its doors that was beloved by members and neighbors alike.
Get To Know Eric Dick, Indy Eleven Soccer Goalie
The Carmel native and Butler alum who was named Big East Goalkeeper of the Year in 2017 has come home. As the newest guardian of the net for Indy Eleven, he steps into the spotlight this season with sharp instincts, big-game experience, and the kind of quiet confidence fans love to see between the posts. Grab your scarf and get ready.
Phil Gulley: The Three Motorcycles Everyone Should Own
"Every rider thinks his bike is the best, but would never say so. Except perhaps the owners of Triumph Bonnevilles, but only because it’s true."
On the Fence
If you haven’t been reading the newspaper or watching the news, you might not realize we’re electing a president this month. It seems like just yesterday that Chief Justice John Roberts, the man in charge of interpreting the Constitution, was bungling the oath of office contained in that document at the last inauguration.
Naysayer: Purdue Loss Brings Big Ten Race Closer; IU Now On...
Who had Ohio State coming out of nowhere to knock off the highly-touted Purdue Boilermakers Sunday on their Bingo card?
Phil Gulley: The Brilliant Swedish Tradition Of Death Cleaning
"Young people don’t understand that if death cleaning is to ever take hold in our country, they must do their part and take our crap. Otherwise, the whole system breaks down."
Princess Diary
I fell for it, every last bit. There we were, cherished granddaughter in tow, standing in line at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Disney World’s excessive tribute to all things princess. If you wanted to be transformed into, say, Cinderella or Snow White, you could buy hairstyling, “shimmering makeup,” nail polish, sash, face gem, and cinch bag for $59.95. But who could settle for such a paltry princess makeover when for $189.95 you got the works—glittery costume, tiara, wand, and all—and a personal photo portfolio?
Editor's Note: August 2012
Just two weeks before my first day of work at Indianapolis Monthly, my husband and I were crisscrossing the city at breakneck speed. We needed a place to live, and quickly. Renting was a necessity (at least until our house in Atlanta sold), and after living in gridlock for almost a decade, a short commute to IM’s Monument Circle office was a must.