Pulse: Highlights from Shakey, MTV, Letterman

Highlights from this week’s Pulse column: Crone student lands role in ‘Shakey’; Jewelry designer’s work on MTV; Mayor’s grandson takes on Letterman

Pulse: Naperville 9-year-old debuts in ‘Avengers’

Legions of moviegoers have been waiting for the release of “Marvel’s The Avengers,” opening today at theaters around the country. M’laah Kaur Singh is among them. The 9-year-old Naperville girl has a role in the film, and appears in a short scene with the Incredible Hulk, played by Mark Ruffalo.

Pulse: Bye to Lalvani, hello Obama, help this 19-year-old out

From press releases to poses: City spokeswoman bows out;

Pulse: Robot, weather balloon, Honor Flight

North robotics team wins competitions; Metea weather balloon soars; 89-year-old on Honor Flight;

Pulse: Diapers, lawn mowers and other accomplishments

Help set the Guinness World Record for changing cloth diapers, hire a riding-lawn-mower group to help fundraise, downsize home decorating, and other accomplishments.

Pulse: Memory games, Boss, Dr. Phil and Millionaire

19-year-old third in national memory contest; Realtor, and his car, extra on ‘Boss’; Lemak’s lawyer gets three calls; Wii leads to spot on “Millionaire”; actor tours Asia for lessons learned.

Pulse: Artist’s Oscar-worthy work picked up by celebrities

When it comes to celebrity events, none is bigger than the Academy Awards. For Naperville resident Diane Miller, it was a big night, too. Her artwork was among the pieces that actors and actresses from movies, including “The Descendants” and “The Artist,” received in their gift bags.

Pulse: Born on leap day: Like mother, like daughter

Erica Austin knows what it’s like to be a Leap Day baby. Born Feb. 29, 1988, her actual birth date rolls around only once every four years. Now, she has someone to share her special day. Austin, 24, gave birth Wednesday to Arielle Lynn Blanchard at Edward Hospital in Naperville.

Pulse: If you’ve spotted Gumby downtown, here’s why

What started as a YMCA boys basketball mascot, has turned into more of a hobby for Washington state native Bobby Pavliga and his friends. Pavliga and his friends have been dressing in the suit and filming themselves at different spots around town to win a chance to hang out with the band Lucky Boys Confusion.

Pulse: Dance Moms, American Idol, Crown Vics, Steve Cortes

This week in Pulse: Reality TV show with a local twist; Glocksen partners with KidsMatter; Crown Vics to play CityGate Grille; Naperville dentist bears torch for UIC; CNBC contributor talks economics.

Pulse: Sledding, weight loss, movies, economics, Melissa Gorga

Headlines this week: Fire Dept. takes on weight loss challenge; Teens sled like penguins; Former Sun film critic finds voice; New Jersey meets Naperville; Indian dance group to perform at Rosemont show.

Naperville woman joins ‘Legally Blonde’ cast

laying down the law ‘Legally Blonde’  features local actress The verdict is in. “Legally Blonde,” the musical based on the 2001 hit movie by the same name, kicks off the 2012 season at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire. The musical follows sorority girl Elle Woods …

Pulse: Author offers birthday surprise

Got water?

Author makes
surprise donation

In December, The Sun reported on Luke LaDeur’s birthday wishes — to raise funds and awareness about the world’s water supply. After reading “Unquenchable: America’s Water Crisis and What To Do About It,” by Robert Glennon, the Naperville North …

Pulse: $100,000 prize, a T-shirt and Christmas surprises

Featured this week: Help community get $100,000 by voting for Frohn decorations; Mugshot tells the rest of the story; Family surprised by story about pet;Christmas proposal at Promenade.

On Pulse: On way to soggiest year ever

Now, along with setting new highs for rainfall in July and snow in February, we could clinch the triple crown by closing out the soggiest year ever. We were in a solid second by 5 a.m. Tuesday, with five less-than-sunny forecast days yet to go.