On March 24, 2006, the world met Hannah Montana: a teenage girl living a secret double life. At just 13 years old, Miley Cyrus became the face of one of the most-watched Disney Channel shows of all time.
2016 is back, baby — so dig out those fake glasses, skinny jeans, beanies and be prepared. As soon as the ball dropped for 2026, it became clear that this year is the new 2016. Instagram was flooded with 2016 throwback photos, TikTok was blowing up catchy sounds from that era and everyone was reminded of the Snapchat dog filter.
Harry Styles continues his streak of love themes with a particular focus on self-love and personal growth in his fourth studio album, “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.” Styles’ lyricism captures the strong emotions felt within the experiences of love and growth from the creative, light imagery seen in “Aperture” to talk of casual relationships in “Are You Listening Yet?” and the complications that come with rekindling emotions in “Taste Back.”
“Iron Lung,” an independent film produced by the Markiplier Studio, has been an anticipated movie for fans of the director. Mark Fischbach, most known by his online persona Markiplier, directed the film and plays the main protagonist, Simon, who is forced to man a sealed submarine on an alien world in a sea of blood. With little knowledge of his task, Simon follows cryptic directions he can only assume will benefit humanity's survival.
R. L. Stine has been giving young readers the chills for decades through his iconic “Goosebumps” and “Fear Street” series. Now, Stine will be sharing his best scares with the Indianapolis community on March 19 at the 2026 Marian McFadden Memorial Lecture with Mychal Threets of “Reading Rainbow” at the Madam Walker Legacy Theater.
The Academy Awards will take place on March 15, 2026. With the list of nominees being released and Oscar voting being finished, it has left cinephiles with the doubt of who will be the winners in certain categories. Besides the doubt, questions have been raised about the categories, such as: will Paul Thomas Anderson finally get his long-awaited Oscar? Could “Sinners” break another record after beating “All About Eve” (1950), “Titanic” (1997) and “La La Land” (2016) in the most nominations received by a film in an edition of the Academy Awards? Who will win the newly introduced category of “Casting” in this Oscar’s Edition? With that being said, I have decided to share who I think are the dark horses, who got snubbed of nominations and who will be the winners of some of the major production categories in this Oscars edition.
In the 1980s, college students rocked out with fanny packs, bright patterns and scrunchies. In the 2000s, low-wasted jeans and baby tees were lighting up college campuses across America. Now it is 2026, and the question everyone wants to know is “what is in style on the IU Indianapolis campus for 2026?”
With the Academy Awards taking place on March 15, 2026, the acting categories seem to be close to shaping the way for a winner after a competitive award season, in which the Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress had different winners at the Golden Globes, British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards. However, for Best Actress, Jessie Buckley seems to have secured herself her maiden Oscar win after a major sweep in the award season. The unsettled Oscar races have raised questions such as: Will Timothée Chalamet finally get his long-desired Oscar? Will Amy Madigan bring the golden statuette back to the horror genre? Will Sean Penn win his third Oscar? With that being said, I present who I believe are the dark horses, the snubbed nominations and the winners at this Oscars edition.
The Campus Center is a space where many IU Indianapolis students spend their free time between classes, studying and snack breaks, as well as a space for the Indianapolis community to discover different facets of the university. This is part of why Sophia DeWitt, the current Graduate Curatorial Fellow for the Campus Center Cultural Art Gallery, chose to utilize the space of the Campus Center Cultural Art Gallery to showcase artworks made by some of IU Indianapolis’ own LGBTQ+ students.
The bestselling rock albums from each decade effectively show how rock has been influenced and changed over time. From The Beatles to Nirvana, from country rock to punk rock, there is something for everyone within this 50-year range of rock and roll.
With remarkable production design, glamorous costumes, makeup and stellar performances from its cast, “‘Wuthering Heights’” is let down by its tone-deaf and lackluster writing and direction.
The 2026 NFL Super Bowl in Santa Clara, California between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, announced on Sept. 28 that the artist playing their halftime show would be Puerto Rican rapper Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, otherwise known as Bad Bunny.
On Wednesday Jan. 28, 2026, Paramount+ released the first three episodes of its supernatural drama "School Spirits," a story that has captivated audiences since 2023 starring Peyton List and Milo Manheim.
The 2026 Grammy Awards will take place on Feb. 1, and many have strong opinions on who should and will win (as well as who should’ve been nominated). Below are The Campus Citizen’s picks and predictions in a variety of categories!
The Winter Club of Indianapolis hosted its fourth Indiana showcase at Holliday Park's ice rink on Jan. 17 from 3-5 p.m. The event offered public skating sessions and featured on-ice demonstrations by talented skaters from across Indiana throughout the afternoon. The showcase aimed to build excitement for the upcoming Winter Olympics, which will take place from Feb. 6-22 in Milano Cortina, Italy.
Named one of the greatest singers of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine, Jeff Buckley is recognized as one of the ‘90s most striking talents. From Buckley's diverse vocal range, to his resonating lyricism, he was an ethereal voice that was unheard of for its time. In director Amy Berg's intimate and somber film, “It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley,” Berg showcases his charismatic spirit as well as his technical skill.
Students at Indiana University Indianapolis often balance packed schedules, long study sessions and the search for a reliable caffeine fix. Several cafés within a short drive of campus offer distinct atmospheres, specialty drinks and food options that appeal to different study and social needs. Here’s a look at six nearby shops and what they offer students.
The Eiteljorg Museum’s annual Christmas tradition, “Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure,” returns to Indianapolis on Nov. 15, 2025 running until Jan. 29, 2026. The exhibit inaugurates the winter season by featuring G-scale electric trains traveling through miniature American landscapes.
In the fall of 2025, IU enrolled all of its students in an online course called Gen AI 101, which earned students a microcredential that showed they had been trained to use artificial intelligence (AI) in an efficient way as a tool and thought partner. Some classes, including Foundations of Journalism and Mass Communications, have even asked students to complete this course.
For those unfamiliar with Indianapolis, the city’s vibrant arts scene may not be easy to explore, and students are often at a loss for where to go for affordable local shows and galleries. However, there are many opportunities that students, and much of the Indy community, are simply unaware of.
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