"Folklore of Student Life" holds the accumulated wisdom and wit of several IU undergraduate classes and of a good many IU undergraduates, all focused upon the folklore -- those shared avenues of creativity and expression -- that is part of the college experience at Indiana University. This website is a joint production of Prof John McDowell and his students in a number of undergraduate classes
Knock-off Crepes Source: Noelle Simoneaux, current IU 2nd year – Self-documentation; Mar 29, 2021 Text: How often did you cook your meals compared to eating dining hall food? I mostly ate dining hall food for lunch and dinner but usually Continue Reading …
Matt’s drinking games Text 1: Title of Collection: “Game Collection Form” Collector’s Name: Anne Sheldon Collection Location: Read Center Date Collected: April 23, 1973 There is only one drinking game described in this paper. The author calls it “Indian”. The Continue Reading …
Friend Interview Source: Noah Pujol, current IU Senior; Mar 30, 2021 Text: How often did you cook your meals compared to eating dining hall food? 1-2 times a week ate in room What kinds of meals did you eat in Continue Reading …
Text 2: Title of Collection: “Drinking Games” Collector’s Name: David Gerst Collection Location: Briscoe Date Collected: March 2nd, 1983 Text: This paper is a collection of many different drinking games popular at the time and of the circumstances that surround Continue Reading …
YouTube Video Source: “5 College Dorm Recipes // Easy Meals to Make in a Dorm” by Katie Golan (college student) Sep 8, 2017 Text: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYX1tR5wW1U Texture: Katie provides recipes and real time tutorials for five items that typically those living Continue Reading …
Megan’s photos of IU Dance Marathon, 2005: Started at IU by Jill Stewart in 1991 in honor of Ryan White, AIDS victim and activist, and modeled after the Penn State Dance Marathon, this event is the 2nd largest student-run philanthropy Continue Reading …
This is Matt Text 1: “Little 500 Interviews” Collection Location: Day party at Smith and Grant Date Collected: April 11th, 2008 Informant: Josh Pardue. Age 22. IU senior Title: Little 500 Interview Date: April 11th, 2008. What did you know Continue Reading …
Interview with Ball State Student Informant, who wishes to remain anonymous, is a junior currently attending Ball State University, aged 22. Interview was conducted via text between informant and collector and focuses on BSU’s Frog Baby fountain. Interview Continue Reading …