January 5, 2023

She dreams of Afghanistan

The life she built was lost to the Taliban.

Now, she’s working to create a world where she can go home.

By Lauren Ulrich laaulric@iu.edu | @laurenulrich5

Photos by Avery Antill aantill@iu.edu

In the East Tower of Wells Library, a woman does something revolutionary — she sits at a desk and studies for her accounting midterm.

Mina traveled over 7,000 miles from Afghanistan to sit at a plain wooden table on a Wednesday afternoon and scribble equations on white copy paper.

As she leans her small body over her laptop, a tendril of black hair slips out of her headscarf. It dangles over her round face, suspended in space. She releases a slow breath and the tendril sways.

“Everything is going to be fine,” Mina says.

When her honey-gold eyes look up from her laptop, they’re not timid. She gazes at the world around her, as if daring it to look back.

The shelf behind Mina is lined with volumes of faded

red books with gold lettering: “Foreign Relations of the United States.” The trajectory of her life has been shaped by global forces like those printed on their spines: “Peace and War,” “National Security Policy,” “Energy Diplomacy and Global Issues.”

Last August she was director of an international organization in Kabul, her country's capital, championing women’s rights. Then in a blink of an eye, Mina lost everything. She fled the Taliban to save her life and came to study at Indiana University on a student visa.

Afghan women and girls like Mina spent decades fighting for the right to an education. Now, girls in Afghanistan are, once again, banned from secondary education under the Taliban regime. The Taliban shut down Mina’s women’s rights job.

Though she sits at Wells Library, Mina’s heart is still in Kabul. It’s with her cousin who’s scared to go to school. It’s with the women whose lives have been disrupted by the global forces

in those red books.

As she scribbles figures on white copy paper, Mina is not just working on homework. She’s working to create a world where Afghan women can be free.

TOP LEFT Mina covers her face with her headscarf, concealing her identity and showing off the vibrant color of her clothing on Oct. 21, 2022, in Bloomington. She came to Bloomington in August 2022 and started graduate school at Indiana University the same month.

TOP RIGHT Mina wears traditional Afghan jewelry in her home on Oct. 21, 2022, in Bloomington. Her jewelry pieces are genuine silver with colorful gemstones.

BOTTOM LEFT Mina's hands rest in her lap, showing off her jewelry and the intricacies of her dress on Oct. 21, 2022, in Bloomington. Fashion and makeup are important parts of her identity, and she often wears the same jewelry for long periods of time without taking them off.

BOTTOM RIGHT Mina studies for her accounting midterm in Wells Library on Oct. 12, 2022, in Bloomington. She fled Afghanistan to obtain a better education in the U.S. and hopes that she can one day go back and help her country.

Indiana high school graduation rates hold steady

By Mia Hilkowitz mhilkowi@iu.edu

The Indiana Department of Education released the statewide 2022 graduation rates Friday, Dec. 30, reflecting an overall steady graduation rate for students across the state.

According to a recent IDOE press release, 86.61% of students in the class of 2022 graduated, a slight decrease from 86.69% in 2021. Lower than the 2019 statewide graduation rate of 87.29%, this year’s data indicates many Indiana students are continuing to recover from pandemic-related learning disruptions.

The graduation rate for students in the Monroe County Community School Corporation was 92.62%, which increased by 0.75%

since 2021. MCCSC’s 2022 graduation rate was 6.01% greater than the statewide average.

Statewide, graduation rates increased for several demographics, including for Black, Hispanic, English Learner and special education students. Graduation rates for students receiving free and reduced-price meals also increased from 82.84% in 2021 to 83.74% in 2022.

Additionally, rates for non-waiver graduations improved in 2022 from 78.78% to 80.58%. Non-waivers graduation rates account for the number of students who complete their diploma requirements without needing a waiver. According to Indiana Code 20-32-4-4.1, in order to qualify for a waiver,

students will have been unsuccessful in completing post secondary-readiness competency requirements by the conclusion of their senior year.

Along with its state graduation rates, IDOE also released the state’s federal graduation rates, which hold different accountability standards than the state graduation rates. In 2022, Indiana’s federal graduation rate was 85.12%.

Educators are rethinking the structure of high school education to help students transition to life after graduation Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education, stated in the press release.

“This includes increasing the number of students having access to a high-value postsecondary credential before graduation, increas-

ing access to high-quality work-based learning opportunities that allow for additional skill development, as well as providing flexibility for high schools,” Jenner said in the press release.

The release of Indiana’s graduation rates comes after several state leaders in education have expressed priorities addressing high school education for the upcoming legislative session. Rep. Todd Huston, R-Fishers, stated during a November Indiana Chamber of Commerce event his caucus is aiming to reinvent high school by providing more options for classes and work-based learning opportunities, according to a Northeast Indiana Public Radio article.

In an Indiana Public Media article, Sen. J.D Ford,

D-Indianapolis, said along with an LGBTQ student protection bill, his caucus will focus on mental health for the upcoming legislative session.

“Children in our state ages 10 to 14, the no. 1 cause of death is student suicide,” Ford said in the article. “For ages 15 to 17, the no. 1 cause of death is motor vehicle accidents, but the no. 2 cause of death is student suicide. So we know our students are doing well.”

The upcoming legislative session will likely also see discussion surrounding literacy development following Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s announcement in August that the state will fund an $111 million investment aimed at targeting Indiana’s literacy rate for young students. According

to the 2022 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination test, one in five Indiana third graders lacked fundamental skills required to become successful readers. Holcomb said funding, financed in partnership with Lilly Endowment Inc., will go towards specialized teacher training and support for students with the greatest difficulty learning to read.

“Reading is fundamental to each student’s lifelong opportunities, and it’s foundational to the core of our state’s future,” Holcomb said in an August press release.

“This immense investment will make an enduring impact on our youngest generation of Hoosiers, empowering them with fundamental skills that they will carry with them throughout their lives.”

By Natalie Fitzgibbons natfitzg@iu.edu | @NatalieFitz9

The Indiana Office of Technology has blocked the popular social media app TikTok owned by ByteDance, a Chinese company, from being used in state systems and devices. The Office of Technology consistently tests and ensures the integrity of the state system is unharmed, according to the Associated Press .

This occurred after Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed two separate lawsuits against TikTok on Dec. 7. According to a press release from the Attorney General’s Office, the first lawsuit was for inappropriate content for children. The second was for misleading users on how secure their personal information is on the app from the Chinese government and Communist Party.

According to the AP article, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem banned TikTok, and China and Russia based platforms in the state’s executive branch of government Nov.29, and Dec. 6, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan banned TikTok on state-owned devices from state employees and contractors.

South Carolina Gov. Hen-

ry McMaster has asked the state’s Department of Administration to ban TikTok

from all state government devices. Nebraska Gov. Pete Rickettes banned TikTok on

Man injured after stabbing early New Year’s Day

By Carter DeJong cadejong@iu.edu | dejong_carter

A 32-year-old man was stabbed Sunday in the 200 block of South College Avenue in Bloomington, accord-

ing to a press release from Bloomington Police Department.

A suspect has yet to be located or identified, according to the release.

BPD was able to ques-

tion the victim before he was taken to an area hospital for emergency surgery, according to the release. The victim said he interacted with a man he did not know inside a nearby bar. Later, the same

man approached the victim in the nearby alley and stabbed him.

People with information are encouraged to contact Detective Jon Muscato at (812) 339-4477.

IU Health welcomes its first baby of 2023

By Carter DeJong cadejong@iu.edu | dejong_carter

Annalee Gracelynn Ward was born at 3:22 a.m. on Jan. 1 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital, making her the first baby to be born at the hospital this year.

Annalee was 7 pounds and 3 ounces, according to a press release from IU Health. Her parents are Christina and Andrew Ward of Ellettsville, Indi-

ana.

The hospital is the only large hospital in the Bloomington area, which first opened in December 2021.

Other Indiana hospitals welcomed newborns on New Year’s Day. Charlie Jeanette Ridlen was born at Franciscan Health Indianapolis at 12:49 a.m. and Mason Morin was born at Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Hospital at 2:26 a.m.

state electronic devices in August 2020, according to the AP.

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Christina and Andrew Ward hold their daughter Annalee Gracelynn Ward on Jan. 1, 2023. Annalee was the first baby of 2023 to be born at IU Health Bloomington.

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A group of IU graduates take a photo together during the IU graduation ceremony at Memorial Stadium. Indiana high school graduation

It’s a New Year, and I have a resolution I’d like to recommend: read some books!

Leftists who want to be useful for social justice movements should be well-read in areas of history, philosophy and political economy. But for those who are just starting to get interested in the political left, where should you begin?

Here are six books, and a few others, to read as an introduction to leftism. Some are classics, others will really only be useful for beginners, but all are enjoyable. And while this list is mainly intended for new leftists, conservatives should read these too, so they may engage with our actual ideas rather than strawmen.

6 books every leftist should read (and a few others)

“Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844” by Karl Marx

This was the book that took me beyond Bernie Sanders-style politics. While it is perhaps the most difficult text here, it’s also very rewarding. This text contains an in-depth criticism of classical economists, as well as Karl Marx’s theory of how capitalism alienates workers. It also contains some beautifully poetic passages about a possible society in which money doesn’t rule over us, and we all have the freedom to seek self-realization.

Afterward, you might also try “The Communist Manifesto” and “Wage Labor and Capital,” both free to read online.

“The State and Revolution” by V.I. Lenin

“So long as the state ex-

ists there is no freedom,” V.I. Lenin wrote in 1917. “When there is freedom, there will be no state.”

Such a quotation might come as a shock for those who (wrongly) think socialism is whenever the state does anything.

This fairly short and accessible work by Lenin contains the Marxist critique of the capitalist state and theorizes what a socialist state might look like. Even if you don’t think socialism is where the future is headed, Lenin’s critique of the state is still incisive and persuasive to this very day.

If you enjoy the text, try Lenin’s slightly more difficult works “What is to Be Done?” and “Imperialism.” They all can be read for free online.

“Blackshirts and Reds: Rational Fascism and the

Overthrow of Communism” by Michael Parenti

Sandwiched between an analysis of the relationship between fascism and capitalism and a defense of Marxism contains the tragic account of what happened when the Soviet Union fell. Whatever your thoughts on the USSR, it cannot be denied that its fall was a painful one for millions of people. I wrote a column on this subject largely drawing on Michael Parenti’s work.

I highly recommend this book for anyone wondering just what happened at the socalled “end of history.”

“Why Marx Was Right” by Terry Eagleton In this short work written for popular audiences, Terry Eagleton sets out to examine and debunk 10 common arguments made against Marx-

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ism. It’s both enlightening and entertaining, and tackles arguments claiming that leftwing politics are utopian or tyrannical. The book is most commendable in that it treats arguments against Marxism with seriousness — something the opponents of the left often fail to reciprocate.

“The People’s Republic of Walmart” by Leigh Phillips and Michal Rozworski

This book is an accessible introduction to economic planning. It’s valuable for its critique of markets, and it lays out an argument that modern corporations like Walmart already do a great deal of planning. A socialist future, according to the authors, would involve democratizing the planning process already in place under capitalism. It’s also useful for its sections on the history of

economic thought regarding markets and planning.

“The Conquest of Bread” by Peter Kropotkin Peter Kropotkin called himself an anarchist-communist, in distinction from “authoritarian” Marxism. This work contains a critique of capitalism from an anarchist perspective and sets out to present what an anarcho-communist society might look like. I personally don’t find the latter very persuasive, but I do enjoy chapters about “the need for luxury,” for example. Besides, I’d rather have a new leftist unpersuaded by Marx and Lenin turn to anarchism than resign themselves to hopeless, nothing-can-get-muchbetter liberalism. Read it for free online.

There are few things I love more than a Bloomington fall.

It offers the most beautiful auburn hues, ones that almost sparkle in that early season sunshine. You can feel the slight chill in the air and a crunch from the ground as you step. Bloomington fall is so wonderful, I’m almost tempted to call it perfect.

But in the time that I lived here, there has always been one thing that bugs me.

If you spend a lot of time near Franklin Hall like I do, you may have noticed a special tree just east of the building. It stands out from the others in one particular way: it smells absolutely terrible.

When I first came to IU, I remember thinking I must have simply imagined the stench. Many of my freshmen friends commented saying that the smell near Owen Hall reminded them

of cheese. But if you’re curious, it is most definitely not cheese. Rather, it is the ginkgo tree and its rotting fruit.

The gingko tree has been around for more than 200 million years. Still to this day, they are a popular tree to plant in urban areas. But it always confused me how someone decided they were going to place a smelly tree like that right in the middle of campus.

The reason the gingko tree smells the way it does is because of the fleshy seeds

that start falling toward the end of the summer. The stampede of students trampling over them repeatedly, combined with heat and humidity of Indiana summers creates the perfect recipe for an incredibly pungent stench.

This year, I avoided the tree altogether out of fear of the pieces sticking to my shoes and following me for the rest of the day. At a certain point I had to laugh at the way this tree was affecting my daily routine.

At a certain point, you may ask: Why bother? If Bloomington falls are so perfect, why add a tree like that at all? Well, for starters, gingko trees are well-known for their ability to stay strong against the elements. Major cities such as Washington D.C. and New York City have relied on the tree to add pops of color to their gray color scale.

I have also found the gingko to be a rousing conversation starter. Chances are, if you were ever once a

Hoosier, you’ve passed the tree at least once or twice or even have a story to share. So, you know what, I love the ginkgo trees now. I admire their tenacity and how forgiving they are. As I start my last semester at IU, I pass the tree with warm feelings. Who cares what a tree smells like when it reaches that perfect golden color in October?

At the end of the day, who cares if something isn’t perfect? It only adds character.

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A shelf of books sits on the first floor of the Fine Arts Library in 2016.

Jared Quigg (he/him) is a junior studying journalism and political science.

Helen Rummel (she/her) is a senior studying journalism and public relations.

How I learned to stop worrying and love the gingko tree

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The Journey from Home

Dozens of Afghans have resettled Bloomington since Afghanistan fell to the Taliban last year. Mina is one of a small handful who came on a student visa, while the rest came through the Exodus Refugee resettlement agency. Exodus helped 32 Afghan refugees resettle in Bloomington since August 2021, said Christie Popp, Bloomington immigration lawyer and Exodus board member.

A few blocks away from Wells Library sits another Afghan woman. It’s hard to leave the house when she can’t drive or talk to her neighbors. She’s fluent in four languages but not English.

The woman, her husband and their five children are among the over 76,000 Afghan refugees who have landed in America since August 2021.

After the United States abruptly withdrew its troops allowing Taliban forces to retake Afghanistan, tens of thousands of Afghans

fled the country to escape violence. Chaotic scenes at the Kabul airport of Afghans rushing for evacuation flights captured global attention. Over a year since the last flight took off and the cameras stopped rolling, the lives of Afghan refugees go on.

The family was among those escaping the chaos. After their plane landed in America, they spent months at a refugee camp — one of nine across the United States. Other refugees landed at Camp Atterbury in central Indiana, which housed about 7,200 Afghan evacuees at its peak. The family finally resettled in Bloomington with the assistance of Exodus Refugee.

The family came to the U.S. on humanitarian parole — an emergency legal status for people fleeing urgent conflict — as part of Operation Allies Welcome. Humanitarian parole accelerated processing times for Afghans, but didn’t set up resettlement services or a path

to long-term residency.

Humanitarian parole lasts two years. This means Afghan refugees in Bloomington — many of whom worked as allies of the U.S. military — are at risk of deportation unless the U.S. Congress takes action to adjust their legal status.

“We don't know what will happen,” the husband said. “Will we be eligible, or will we be kicked out of this country? We already applied for asylum, but we don't know the result. Will we be kicked out or will we stay here? Because nobody said what.”

In a small brick apartment complex near the College Mall, another Afghan family adjusts to a new life. The young couple asked not to be named for fear of compromising family members in hiding in Afghanistan.

The mother had just launched her career as a television news anchor when the Taliban rose back to power. Her career put her at risk, so the family decided

to flee.

The woman holds up a video of an ABCs song on her phone to her baby. She wants her children to learn English and get an education; her daughter dreams of being a doctor. The Afghan woman worked hard to get her daughters to grow up in America. She likes the freedoms for women too, she said.

Some Afghan refugee women dream of a better future for themselves and their children in the United States. Others like Mina dream of going home to help Afghanistan become a place again where daughters can grow up with freedom.

A New Life

A woman’s voice grows in volume on Mina’s phone speaker.

“I don’t want her to die in a bomb blast at school,” Mina’s aunt said in her native language Dari. “What should I do?”

She’s worried for her daughter, Mina’s 14-year-old

cousin. She dreams of going to art school, but school is dangerous for Hazara girls in Afghanistan.

Mina and her family are members of the Hazara ethnic and religious minority, who have been subject to systematic attacks and killings for over a century. Human rights groups warn Hazaras in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan are at risk of genocide.

She won’t let her go, Mina’s aunt insists.

“No, don’t do that,” Mina’s older sister, also on the phone, argues. “It’s what she loves.”

Mina and her sisters have always advocated for women to pursue careers. Mina knew being a professional woman in a position of authority put her at risk the day the Taliban took over Kabul.

“In the beginning, it was very scary,” she said. “The first day I was alone outside and I didn’t have a hijab. I thought, ‘if they get me today, I’m not going to be alive.’”

After she made it home that day, Mina had no choice but to accept the new Taliban regime. She only ever risked leaving her home to visit relatives. And when she did, she made sure to have her whole body and face covered as it was required under the Taliban.

“I felt like it was 10 years,” she said. “My whole life was destroyed.”

Mina couldn’t live in fear any longer. She decided she had to leave Afghanistan and fought for a student visa to come to the United States.

“I saved myself and I saved my future,” Mina said. She knows she made the right decision, but sometimes, it’s hard to go to class when she wakes up to headlines like, “Kabul attack kills girls with big dreams.” Another school was bombed in Kabul. Most of the 19 students killed were like Mina. Young women in their 20s. Hazara.

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Senior forward Trayce JacksonDavis turns the ball over Dec. 10, 2022, at the Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas.

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Freshman guard Lexus Bargesser defends a Kentucky Wesleyan University player on Nov. 4, 2022, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Indiana women’s basketball defeated Butler 67-50 on Jan. 5, 2023.

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A University of Vermont player is blocked by freshman guard Yarden Garzon Nov. 8, 2022, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers claimed a 74-62 overtime win against Nebraska on Jan. 1, 2023.

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Graduate Forward Race Thompson lays in a shot Dec. 20, 2022, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington.

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5. Sophomore guard Tamar Bates plays defense Dec. 20, 2022, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. The Hoosiers defeated Kennesaw State University 69-55 on Dec. 23.

She dreams of Afghanistan

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Mina knows thousands of Afghan girls back home, like her cousin, dream of being in her shoes. So every morning she puts on her backpack and goes to school for all the girls who can’t.

“It all goes back to my country,” Mina said. “I hope I can go home to serve people in my country and make people happy. I want to be the person to create that for people.”

Mina’s aunt makes a decision by the end of the phone call. She’ll send her daughter to school despite the risk. She wants her to grow up to be strong, like Mina.

A Place for Community

The Afghan community had already taken root in Bloomington long before Mina arrived. An older generation of Afghans began a similar journey in America decades ago.

First generation Afghan immigrants have become pillars of the Bloomington community, including as owners of multiple successful local businesses.

On the Square in downtown Bloomington, a restaurant sign reads “Samira Restaurant” in bold red font.

Inside the Afghan restaurant, owner Anwar Naderpoor rushes back and forth between customers and the kitchen. He tends to the lunch buffet of steaming basmati rice and roasted lamb.

Samira is a sign of the success Naderpoor found when he immigrated to the United States in 1984. After he fled his home country during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, he settled down in Bloomington and opened a traditional Afghan restaurant in 1998.

Naderpoor said his identity has evolved over his decades in America.

“Once you go abroad, things are totally different,” Naderpoor said. “You make yourself more knowledgeable about everything, and that’s where the changes take place.”

He said he’s held onto many of his Afghan values, but he’s also created a new life to support his family.

“I’m still traditional in a lot of positive ways, but there is so much more to life,” Naderpoor said. “And there is so much good in this country, as well, that you can pick some of those and make a great life.”

A few blocks away from

“I’m still traditional in a lot of positive ways, but there is so much more to life. And there is so much good in this country, as well, that you can pick some of those things and make a great life.”

Samira, the Döner Kebab food truck is parked on Kirkwood Avenue. Inside, a man with tan skin and salt-andpepper-gray hair churns out döner kebabs for a line of customers.

Like Naderpoor, the beloved food truck owner Hamid Ali fled Afghanistan during the Soviet Invasion, made his way to the United States and started a business from scratch.

Ali was excited to meet the newest generations of Afghan refugees when they started arriving in Bloomington this year. They’re a connection to the country he had to leave behind 45 years ago.

“Salaam, Mina!” Ali exclaims, waving hello to her when she biked up to his truck. He still remembers the first day she pedaled up to Döner Kebab back in September.

Ali asked Mina what Afghanistan is like now. He wants to know what life is like in the home he fled when he was eight years old. He’ll always be connected to Afghanistan, he says.

“Mentally, I’m like you guys, but my body is Afghan,” Ali says, stressing the word Afghan. “My dignity says I am Afghan.”

A small handful of Afghan students frequently walk over to Ali’s truck from campus. He occasionally slips them free döner kebabs, but he hesitates to give them advice. Ali says young Afghan refugees like Mina will have to experience life in America and learn on their own.

But he’s not worried, Ali says. He knows Mina has a bright future.

Ali yells over the truck’s humming generator.

“I am impressed that someone like Mina exists,” he says.

“All I have to do is be a good person”

Mina’s house is quiet.

Mina rests her cheek against the child’s voice now coming from her phone. She doesn’t live with her family anymore, but she calls them every day. She smiles as her nephew’s voice blabbers

“Mentally, I’m like you guys, but my body is Afghan. My dignity says I am Afghan.”

about something in Dari. She coos into the phone before saying goodbye. She hangs up, and the house is quiet again.

“It’s okay to be alone,” Mina tells herself. She can still find happiness within herself. Like many Afghan refugees, Mina’s had to learn to find inner peace amid a world of turmoil. Her future is uncertain — she only has herself and the present.

“I am not scared of anything,” Mina says. “All I have to do is be a good person.”

Mina says she’s coping well with her mental health. However, she worries for other Afghans scattered across the globe ripped away from their families and support systems.

A mental health crisis is yet another crisis facing Afghan refugees in America. A 14-year-old Afghan refugee recently committed suicide in southwest Missouri. The teenager, Rezwan Kohistani, suffered in isolation after his family was sent to live in a rural Missouri town with no Afghans for miles and an ill-equipped resettlement agency, according to ProPublica and the Kansas City Star.

Mina wants Afghan refugees living in isolation to know they have the strength to find peace. One Afghan girl in the American Midwest is praying alongside them.

Every day as the sun begins to set, Mina stands on her jaynamaz, which is the Dari name for a muslim prayer rug, at the foot of her bed. She takes deep breaths as her lips pray familiar words to Allah. She moves her limbs through the positions of prayer slowly — with intention.

She places her forehead and hands on the fibers of her rug. She prays for her health. The health of her elderly father alone in his vil-

lage. The health of Afghans back home and in America.

She closes her eyes. Amid all the conflict and loss and grief, she feels at peace.

A New Family

“Our lives are not perfect. We are separated from a husband, from a wife and children, even a new baby, we are separated from our parents, from our sisters and brothers, but we are here together with each other in love.”

Mina stands in a circle with a group of recently arrived refugees for her first Thanksgiving dinner. The group includes Afghans and Uyghurs — members of the mostly muslim ethnic minority who escaped forced labor camps and genocide in China.

The group gathered not only to celebrate the American holiday, but also to celebrate their cultural identities — alongside a turkey, the table boasts traditional Afghan and Uyghur foods. Their American hostess Sylvia McNair leads the group prayer. The IU Jacobs School of Music professor is a volunteer with the Bloomington Refugee Support Network who hosted the dinner.

“Alhamdulillah. Thanks be to God. Salaam and Shalom. Blessed be,” McNair ends.

After she prays, Mina said she feels like part of a new family. She knows Thanksgiving is an important day for Americans to be with family. Even though the refugees are separated from their siblings, children, mothers and fathers, they can still create a community of their own in Bloomington.

“I made friends here who have become my new family,” Mina says.

“I feel like home”

A few months ago Mina packed her whole life in Afghanistan into two suitcases. She made space for her red dress.

In her yellow townhouse on a Midwest street, Mina steps into the red silk and gold-beaded dress. She wraps her face in a red headscarf. She brushes on

1. Arrive in the U.S. Asylum is granted to those that are already physically in the U.S. In a majority of cases, you must apply within a year of arriving to the U.S.

Prayer read by Sylvia McNair on Thanksgiving Day to a group of Afghan and Uyghur

To earth and sky, and in all four directions, east, west, north and south, we give thanks to the Nameless One, the Great Mystery, the Source of Life, Allah, God, Yahweh, and our teachers, Jesus, Mohammed, and the Buddha.

We are grateful for so many things. Our lives are not perfect. We are separated from a husband, from a wife and childres, even a new baby.We are separated from our parents, from our sisters and brothers, but we are here together with each other in love.

Our lives are not perfecct. We are finding it difficult to keep up with school assignments and work responsibilities. We are frustrated by the American legal system and those who are supposed to be experts at managing it. But today, we are here together with eachother in love.

We have food when so many do not. We have shelter when so many do not. We have great health when so many do not. We are here with each other, so grateful for friendship, and we are humbled by so many blessings

Alhamdulillah. Thanks be to God, Salaam and Shalom. Blessed Be.

red lipstick, puts on traditional Afghan jewelry and slips her feet into red slippers. Once upon a time an Afghan girl named Mina wore colorful dresses to Eid celebrations with her sisters.

She spins, and the red fabric flares.

“I feel like home,” Mina says.

While home doesn’t look like home right now, Mina understands that everything that makes Afghanistan home is still there at heart. She understands the impact she made in her women’s rights job is still alive in people’s minds. The spirit of change in young people is

3. Biometrics and security checks

Seeking Asylum

Asylum is a legal protection for those who have fled their country in fear of being persecuted or harmed. Being granted asylum allows individuals to remain in the U.S. instead of being deported back to the country where they fear persecution.

2. Apply for asylum

Apply for asylum by filing Form I-589 with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. It is important that this form is filled out completely, as this could result in denial of your application. It is also important that you include evidence for your asylum case with this form.

repressed, but not gone.

“I never feel hate for my country,” Mina says. “It’s the fault of policies and issues between countries that have made Afghanistan a place of war.”

Mina dreams to help Afghanistan become a place where girls can grow up free, like she did. A place where they can wear colorful dresses, study hard at school and work for women’s rights.

“I hope Afghans make a peaceful country so we can go home,” Mina says. “I hope for the future of Afghanistan to be built by the new generation so that everyone can go home.”

After filing, you will receive an Applicant Support Center Appointment Notice. Your next step is to attend this appointment to complete security checks and so USCIS can collect your digital signature and fingerprints. You must bring your appointment notice and a valid photo ID.

4. Interview

This is one of the most important steps. After receiving an interview notice, you will attend your interview. You’re allowed to bring legal representation and you must bring your spouse and children. The asylum officer will ask questions about your identity and why you are applying for asylum. It’s important to come prepared and to share your story because with the asylum officer because they are the ones determining if you qualify for asylum.

5. Decision

After the asylum officer reviews your case and interview, they wil decide if you meet the criteria for asylum and you will receive your decision.

refugees:

RIGHT Anwar Naderpoor chops lamb to use in his traditional Afghan recipes Oct. 6, 2022. Samira has become one of many successful restaurants in Bloomington owned by Afghan refugees.

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TOP The Afghan-owned Samira Restaurant is seen Oct. 3, 2022, on the corner of North Walnut Street and West Sixth Street. Anwar Naderpoor and his wife established the restaurant in 1998 and named it after their first daughter.

COLUMN: Indiana men’s basketball 2022 wrapped

animals, food, animals as food, movie references and an Ethiopian proverb.

This season, you’ve occasionally looked like a championship contender. But you also lost to two top-five teams by a combined 36 points, unlike a championship contender.

Time to meet your basketball personality… HEADBAND RACE.

Midway through the first half against the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, graduate student forward Race Thompson took an elbow to the face and exited the court, as one does when they get elbowed in the face. After returning four minutes later sporting a white Adidas sweatband, Thompson exploded for 16 points and five rebounds.

Since first donning the headband, Thompson has more than doubled his scoring average and increased his rebounds by more than two per game. Also, he makes 3-pointers now, sometimes.

Indiana men’s basketball, you’re entirely capable of playing extremely well, clamping down on defense and bullying opponents for contested rebounds.

By Bradley Hohulin bhohulin@iu.edu | @BradleyHohulin

Last March, a resurgent Indiana men’s basketball made its long-awaited return to the NCAA Tournament under first-year head coach Mike Woodson. The Hoosiers entered this season ranked No. 13 in the AP Poll as Big Ten title favorites. After years mired in mediocrity and unmet expectations, it felt like this could be Indiana’s breakthrough campaign.

As 21st century philosopher and part-time singersongwriter Dua Lipa once said, "goddamn, you got me in love again."

But enough about 2022. Welcome to your Indiana

men’s basketball wrapped. This season, you ventured into the depth chart

You explored three different starting lineups and several different second units. Whether it was junior guard Trey Galloway or freshman forward Malik Reneau stepping up to counteract an anatomy textbook’s worth of injuries, you really knew how to change it up.

Look at you, you frighteningly depleted roster.

From tip-off to final buzzer, you kept it interesting

You started games off low and slow with arrhythmic funk. On average, In-

diana performed worse in the first 10 minutes of each game — outscoring its opponent by 1.8 points — than the remaining 30, during which it outscores its opponents by an average of 4.3 points per 10 minutes.

You love waking up to experimental beats, bizarre shot selection and occasionally just not scoring for four consecutive minutes. You’re so wacky like that.

However, you seized the middle 20 minutes of the game with mood-boosting hype. Suddenly, you get fired up and remember you’re — in theory — the No. 16 team in the nation.

Finally, you embraced the home stretch with vibes so cool they’re downright

chilly. This season, you felt three distinctly icy breezes drift across Branch McCracken Court as senior walk-on forward Nathan Childress came off the bench to take out the trash in garbage time.

Through seven combined minutes, Childress has averaged zero points, .3 assists, .3 personal fouls and roughly 17,000 takeaways — if you count all the hearts he steals every time he tears off the candy stripe pants.

With one matchup, it was dominance from opening tip

Your best game was Nov. 30 against then-No. 18 University of North Carolina.

You led for 38 minutes and 52 seconds and never by fewer than seven points in the second half. Your fans have replayed this game in their minds about a thousand times, with the most replays occurring Dec. 3 while Indiana was getting absolutely demolished by Rutgers.

You played 13 athletes, but one ruled your TikTok algorithm

Graduate student forward Miller Kopp has produced seven TikTok videos in which he and his teammates attempt to incorporate predetermined words or phrases into their postgame interviews. Those words included types of

Sometimes, though, you just sort of disappear. It’s as if you change who you are as easily as Thompson changes headbands.

What version of yourself will you be today? Are you Headband Race, dominating the boards with over 10 rebounds? Maybe you’re the elusive Redband Race, draining inexplicable 3-pointers and keeping an extremely clunky metaphor afloat with a twogame sample size.

Toughness, experience, frustrating inconsistency and a seamless Adidas promotion — it’s everything Hoosier fans have come to know and love. Or at least tolerate.

Thanks for spending 2022 with us.

By Matt Sebree masebr@iu.edu | @mattsebree

Coming off its first loss of the season — an 83-78 defeat by Michigan State on Thursday — Indiana women’s basketball knew it needed to bounce back and start the new year off right.

“It's not what happens to us. It's how we respond to what happens to us,” head coach Teri Moren said.

However, against Nebraska on Sunday in Bloomington, it looked like Indiana was headed toward a similar fate to what it suffered in East Lansing. Thanks to making four of its five first quarter 3-pointers, Ne

as many as seven points in the first frame and did not allow Indiana to lead at all in the first quarter.

The Hoosiers responded by fighting back and tying the game at 25 apiece midway through the second quarter. Cornhusker junior guard Jaz Shelley drove to the hoop for a layup and was met by Hoosier senior forward Mackenzie Holmes, who not so much blocked the shot, but instead snatched the ball out of Shelley’s hands.

Holmes quickly dumped the ball off to junior guard Chloe MooreMcNeil, who began sprinting down the floor and found senior guard Sara Scalia standing just

As the Nebraska defender closed out to defend against a shot from Indiana’s highest-volume shooter from deep, Scalia pump-faked and drove directly at Nebraska sophomore center Alexis Markowski.

Just before Markowski could close the distance and alter the shot, Scalia threw a floater into the air, off the glass and in, giving the Hoosiers their first lead of the game, 27-25.

The play brought the crowd of 7,152 to its feet, who continued to make an impact throughout the game.

“Great crowd today on New Year's Day,” Moren said. “We needed every single one of those rear-

— we needed every one of them. And we heard Hoosier nation in a big kind of way and so we're grateful.”

Indiana was unable to stay in front, however, and the two teams traded the lead 17 times over the course of the game, though from the second quarter on, neither team led by more than five points until overtime.

With just under two minutes left in regulation, junior guard Sydney Parrish hit a layup to tie the game at 62, the fourth tie in the fourth quarter alone. While both teams had chances to hit a goahead bucket and take the win, neither team could get a shot to fall across the final possessions and the

the first of the season for the Hoosiers.

After going back and forth for 40 minutes of regulation, the five-minute overtime period looked completely different. The Hoosiers took control quick, grabbing the lead a minute in thanks to a Parrish 3-pointer over a closing defender.

The basket turned out to be the game-winner as the Hoosiers clamped down defensively, forcing three turnovers and not allowing the Huskers to hit any of their six shot attempts. With a 12-0 advantage in the extra five minutes, the Hoosiers claimed the 74-62 overtime win to start 2023.

“We’re built for moments like those. We al

ways have been,” Holmes, who led the team with 22 points and 10 rebounds, said. “We take a lot of pride in being the better conditioned team when the game gets going down the stretch in the fourth quarter and even an overtime situation. We take a lot of pride in our ability to shift into that extra gear, and I thought we did a really good job with that tonight.”

With the bounce-back win, Indiana now sits at 13-1 overall and 3-1 in the Big Ten, with only conference games left to play. The team will have a week off before its next contest, a road matchup against Northwestern at 3 p.m. on Jan. 8 in Evanston, Illinois.

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Junior forward Jordan Geronimo grabs a rebound on Nov. 3, 2022, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. The Hoosiers finished the first half of the 2022-23 slate with a 10-3 record.

By Sophie Goldstein goldsso@iu.edu | @sophie_gold3

IU Auditorium currently has 13 scheduled events for this semester, which include comedies, musicals, live performances, magicians and ballets.

Jan. 17-19: “The Book of Mormon”

Starting at 7:30 p.m. on all three nights, the musical follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Tickets are on sale now starting at $30, with a student price of $29.

Jan. 23: “Inside the Industry” featuring Leslie David Baker and Kate Flannery from “The Office”

Presented by Union Board Films and Entertainment, IU invites you to a special edition of Inside the Industry at 7 p.m. “The Office” cast members Leslie David Baker, who plays

Stanley, and Kate Flannery, who plays Meredith, will speak. Ticket prices range from $40 to $50, while student prices range from $25$35 based on seating.

Feb. 5-6: John Mellencamp Kicking off his “Live and In Person 2023 Tour” with two Bloomington performances, John Mellencamp is known for his catchy brand of heartland rock.

Performing at 8 p.m. both evenings, ticket prices will range from $49.50 for balcony to $399 for front row VIP.

Feb. 8-9: Fiddler on the Roof

Featuring a live cast, orchestra and dancing from Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, performances “Fiddler on the Roof” will take place at 7:30 p.m. both evenings. Ticket prices are on sale starting at $30, with a student discount price of $17.

Feb. 11: Justin Willman: Magic for Humans

Justin Willman, a magician and comedian, is bringing his live show to Bloomington. His goal is to take everything fans love about his Netflix show, “Magic for Humans with Justin Willman,” and pack it into a hilarious evening of mind-blowing magic and mind reading. Tickets are on sale now for $34.50 for the 7:30 p.m. show.

Feb. 20: Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Songs We Love

Celebrating 50 years of jazz with some of New York's rising stars, Jazz at Lincoln Center presents “Songs We Love.” Combining their distinct talents, the group will sing through four decades of music, beginning with the early blues and jazz of the 1920s and ending in the early 1950s. Tickets are on sale now for $24 with a student discount

of $14 for the 7:30 p.m. show.

25: Black Violin

Feb.

The “Black Violin Experience” tour starts at 8 p.m. and showcases the twotime Grammy nominated duo Black Violin, Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste. The music invokes a mystifying musical fusion of classical sounds and hip-hop beats. Tickets start at $29 with a student discount of $16.

March 3: Ballet Hispánico

Ballet Hispánico will perform their first fulllength narrative ballet: “Doña Perón.” Choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, “Doña Perón” is an explosive portrait of Eva Perón, one of the most recognizable, and controversial, women in Argentinian history. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show are on sale for $24 with a student discount of $14.

March 7-8: “Chicago”

With six Tony Awards, “Chicago” celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with jazz music, singing and dancing. The musical will begin at 7:30 p.m. both evenings, with ticket prices starting at $30 and a student discount of $17.

April 3-4: “Jagged Little Pill”

Featuring love, joy, heartache and strength, “Jagged Little Pill” follows the story of a perfectly imperfect American family. With both performances starting at 7:30 p.m., tickets are on sale for $30 with a student discount of $17.

April 6: First Thursdays festival

Hosted by IU Arts and Humanities Council on the Fine Arts Plaza, First Thursdays festivals showcase the diversity of arts and humanities at IU and offer a welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff and community members

to explore creative outlets. Previous festivals have included everything from opera to clay-throwing. This event is free and is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. and last approximately three hours.

April 11-12: “Annie”

This musical feature celebrates family, optimism and high spirits even with the hard knocks life throws your way. “Annie,” directed by Jenn Thompson, will begin at 7:30 p.m. both evenings, and tickets are on sale now for $30 with a student discount of $17.

April 25: Emanuel Ax Emanuel Ax is a Grammy-winning classical pianist. Music in his performance will include work from Franz Shubert and Franz Liszt, who are both composers. Ax’s performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $24 with a student discount of $14.

By Erin Stafford ecstaffo@iu.edu | @erincstafford

In the Midwest, winter can feel dull, dreary and never ending. The temperature chills drastically and animals go into hibernation until the spring. When the feelings of winter overcome our senses, it can be difficult to find joy in everyday tasks and routines.

Although the cold weather seems gloomy, winter can still be beautiful. The lack of outdoor activities allows us to spend time inside with friends and family. As you attempt to find the beauty in winter, try to these six songs.

“Kiss of Life” by Sade

Complete with an artful saxophone solo, Sade’s 1992 single is the most sensual, intimate expression of love. Her songwriting is uninhibited and filled with passionate intensity, while her vocal delivery is soft and angelic. The distinctive timbre of her voice is matched beautifully with soothing piano keys and graceful strings. Its heartfelt yet somber sound fits winter perfectly.

“Sextape” by Deftones

“Sextape” is calm and slow, which is unusual for the Deftones who are known for their chaotic

guitar riffs, screaming and aggressive attitude. On the surface, the song represents the exposure of intimacy. As the song progresses, its true meaning is revealed. As frontman Chino Moreno belts the chorus, it’s clear the song is about the strong feelings one can have for a lover. “Sextape” is dark, sad and beautiful all at the same time — just like winter.

“Talking to Strangers” by The Shakes

The Shakes deliver a song of tender melodies with “Talking to Strangers,” a B-side track from the indie-rock quintet. The song talks about how

a simple conversation can go awry so quickly. “Talking to Strangers” effortlessly encapsulates the isolated feeling of being surrounded by people at a party yet still feeling so alone. This feeling goes hand in hand with the isolation we all feel in the cold months of winter.

“3rd Planet” by Modest Mouse

“3rd Planet” refers to the planet Earth and a family’s third child. The disjointed lyrics explore humanity’s place in an extremely vast universe as Modest Mouse frontman Isaac Brock claims the search for meaning is futile and destructive.

The song’s pessimism is highlighted with tortured, depressing guitar chords. If you prefer to sulk around the house during wintertime, this song is for you.

“Angeles” by Elliot Smith

Smith released “Angeles” after cutting ties with indie record labels in Portland, Oregon, and relocating to Los Angeles. The song captures Smith’s personal feelings about this move, as he sees the land of fame and glory for what it truly is: a place to sell your soul. Smith expresses his perceptions of Los Angeles delicately, with crafty fingerpicking and whispers that

tell secrets. Its deconstruction of such a sunny place makes one really appreciate the harsh realities of a midwestern winter.

“When You Sleep” by my bloody valentine

Characterized by overwhelmingly loud noise, “When You Sleep” is stacked with layered vocals and addictive melodies. my bloody valentine’s use of guitar distortion and echoey reverbs solidifies “When You Sleep” as the quintessential Shoegaze rock tune. Its nostalgic energy can help get you through the winter as you long for warmer days.

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The IU Auditorium is seen July 10, 2022, behind Showalter Fountain. The auditorium will feature a variety of performances during the spring semester of 2023.

Rose House LuMin- Lutheran Campus Ministry at IU 314 S. Rose Ave. 812-333-2474

lcmiu.net

Instagram: @hoosierlumin facebook.com/LCMIU

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. @ St. Thomas Lutheran Church 3800 E. 3rd St. Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Devotions @ Rose House LuMin 314 S. Rose Ave.

Rose House is an inclusive Christian community that offers a safe space for students to gather, explore faith questions, show love to our neighbors through service and work towards a more just world. Rose House walks with students to help them discern where God is calling them in life.

Rev. Amanda Ghaffarian, Campus Pastor

St. Thomas Lutheran Church 3800 E. Third St. 812-332-5252 stlconline.org facebook.com/StThomasBloomington Sunday: 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

We are the worshiping home of Rose House Lutheran Campus Ministries. As disciples of Christ who value the faith, gifts and ministry of all God's people and seek justice and reconciliation, we welcome all God's children* to an inclusive and accessible community. *No strings attached or expectations that you'll change.

Rev. Adrianne Meier Rev. Lecia Beck

Independent Baptist

Lifeway Baptist Church 7821 W. State Road 46 812-876-6072

lifewaybaptistchurch.org facebook.com/lifewayellettsville

Sunday: 9 a.m., Bible Study Classes 10 a.m., Morning Service 5 p.m., Evening Service

Barnabas College Ministry: Meeting for Bible study throughout the month. Contact Rosh Dhanawade at bluhenrosh@gmail.com for more information.

Steven VonBokern, Senior Pastor Rosh Dhanawade, IU Coordinator 302-561-0108

bluhenrosh@gmail.com

*Free transportation provided. Please call if you need a ride to church.

Canterbury Mission 719 E. Seventh St. 812-822-1335 IUCanterbury.org facebook.com/ECMatIU

Instagram & Twitter: @ECMatIU Sun.: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Mon., Wed., Thu.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tue.: Noon - 8 p.m. Fri., Sat.: By Appointment

Canterbury: Assertively open & affirming; unapologetically Christian, we proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ by promoting justice, equality, peace, love and striving to be the change God wants to see in our world Ed Bird, Chaplain/Priest Jacob Oliver & Lily Dolliff student workers

Unitarian

Universalist

Unitarian Universalist

Church of Bloomington 2120 N. Fee Ln. 812-332-3695 uubloomington.org facebook.com/uubloomington Sunday: 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

We are a dynamic congregation working for a more just world through social justice. We draw inspiration from world religions and diverse spiritual traditions. Our vision is "Seeking the Spirit, Building Community, Changing the World." A LGBTQA+ Welcoming Congregation and a certified Green Sanctuary.

Rev. Connie Grant, Interim Minister Rev. Emily Manvel Leite, Minister of Story and Ritual

Stoneybrook Community Church of God 3701 N. Stoneybrook Blvd. stoneybrookccog.org facebook.com/StoneyBrookCCOG

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m. Coffee & Treats

Stoneybrook Community Church of God is a gathering of imperfect people learning to follow Jesus. We invite you to join us on the journey.

Mitch Ripley, Interim Pastor

Evangel Presbytery

Trinity Reformed Church 2401 S. Endwright Rd. 812-825-2684 trinityreformed.org facebook.com/trinitychurchbloom Email us at office@trinityreformed.org Sunday Services: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. College Bible Study: Contact us for more info.

"Jesus answered them, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin.'" Proclaiming freedom from slavery since 1996. Only sinners welcome.

Jody Killingsworth, Senior Pastor Lucas Weeks, College Pastor

Bahá'í Faith

Bahá'í Association of IU 424 S. College Mall Rd. 812-331-1863 bloomingtoninbahais.org facebook.com/BaháíCommunity-of-BloomingtonIndiana-146343332130574

Instagram: @bloomingtonbahai Regular Services/Devotional Meetings: Sunday: 10:40 a.m. @ Bloomington Bahá'í Center Please call or contact through our website for other meetings/activities

The Bahá'í Association of IU works to share the Teachings and Principles of the Founder, Bahá'u'lláh, that promote the "Oneness of Mankind" and the Peace and Harmony of the Planet through advancing the "security, prosperity, wealth and tranquility of all peoples."

Karen Pollock & Dan Enslow

Inter-Denominational

Redeemer Community Church 111 S. Kimble Dr. 812-269-8975 redeemerbloomington.org facebook.com/RedeemerBtown Instagram & Twitter: @RedeemerBtown Sunday: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Redeemer is a gospel-centered community on mission. Our vision is to see the gospel of Jesus Christ transform everything: our lives, our church, our city, and our world. We want to be instruments of gospel change in Bloomington and beyond.

Chris Jones, Lead Pastor

Baptist

University Baptist Church 3740 E. Third St. 812-339-1404 ubcbloomington.org facebook.com/ubc.bloomington YouTube: UBC Bloomington IN Sunday: 10:45 a.m., Worship in person & live streamed on YouTube

A welcoming and affirming congregation excited to be a church home to students in Bloomington. Trans and other LGBTQ+ friends and allies most especially welcome!

Annette Hill Briggs, Pastor Rob Drummond, Worship & Music Minister

Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod

University Lutheran Church and Student Center 607 E. Seventh St 812-336-5387

indianalutheran.com

facebook.com/ULutheranIU instagram.com/uluindiana

Sunday: 9:15 a.m.: Sunday Bible Class 10:30 a.m.: Sunday Worship

Wednesday: 7 p.m.: Wednesday Evening Service 7:45 p.m.: College Bible Study Student Center open daily, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

We are the home of the LCMS campus ministry at Indiana. Our mission is to serve all college students with the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. Located on Campus, we offer Christ-centered worship, Bible study and a community of friends gathered around God’s gifts of life, salvation and the forgiveness of sins through our Senior Jesus Christ.

Richard Woelmer, Pastor

Bahá’í Association of IU

Regular Services/Devotional Meetings: Sunday: 10:40 a.m. @ Bloomington Bahá’í Center Please call or contact through our website for other meetings/activities

Pollock & Dan Enslow

Society of Friends (Quaker)

Bloomington Friends Meeting 3820 E. Moores Pike 812-336-4581 bloomingtonfriendsmeeting.org Facebook: Bloomington Friends Meeting Sunday (in person and by Zoom): 9:45 a.m., Hymn singing 10:30 a.m., Meeting for Worship 10:45 a.m., Sunday School (Children join in worship from 10:30-10:45) 11:30 a.m., Light Refreshments and Fellowship 12:45 p.m., Often there is a second hour activity (see website) Wednesday (by Zoom only): 9 a.m., Midweek Meeting for worship 9:30 a.m., Fellowship

We practice traditional Quaker worship, gathering in silence with occasional Spirit-led vocal ministry by fellow worshipers. We are an inclusive community with a rich variety of belief and no prescribed creed. We are actively involved in peace action, social justice causes, and environmental concerns. Peter Burkholder, Clerk burkhold@indiana.edu

Jubilee 219 E. Fourth St. 812-332-6396 jubileebloomington.org jubilee@fumcb.org

facebook.com/jubileebloomington Instagram: @jubileebloomington

Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Classic Worship & 11:45 a.m., Contemporary Worship Wednesday: 7:30 p.m., College & Young Adult Dinner

Jubilee is a Christ-centered community open and affirming to all people. We gather on Wednesdays at First Methodist (219 E. Fourth St.) for a free meal, discussion, worship and hanging out. Small groups, service projects, events (scavenger hunts, bonfires, etc.), mission trips and opportunities for student leadership are all a significant part of our rhythm of doing life together.

Markus Dickinson, Campus Director

Mennonite

Mennonite Fellowship of Bloomington 2420 E. Third St. 812-646-2441 bloomingtonmenno.org facebook.com/MennoniteFellowship-ofBloomington-131518650277524 Sunday: 5 p.m.

A welcoming, inclusive congregation providing a place of healing and hope as we journey together in the Spirit of Christ. Gathering for worship Sundays 5 p.m. in the Roger Williams room, First United Church. As people of God's peace, we seek to embody the Kingdom of God.

John Sauder mfbjohn@gmail.com

bloomingtoninbahais.org facebook.com/BaháíCommunity-of-BloomingtonIndiana-146343332130574

Instagram: @bloomingtonbahai 424 S. College Mall Rd. 812-331-1863

Non-Denominational

Calvary Chapel of Bloomington

3625 W State Road 46 812-369-8459 calvarychapelbloomington.org facebook.com/calvarychapelbloomington YouTube: Calvary Chapel Bloomington IN

Sunday: 10 a.m.

Tuesday: 7 p.m., Prayer Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Hungry for God's word and fellowship with other believers? Come as you are and worship with us as we grow in the knowledge of His love, mercy, and grace through the study of the scriptures, and serving those in need. May the Lord richly bless you!

Frank Peacock, Pastor Alissa Peacock, Children's Ministry

Christ Community Church 503 S. High St. 812-332-0502 cccbloomington.org facebook.com/christcommunitybtown Instagram: @christcommunitybtown Sunday: 9:15 a.m., Educational Hour 10:30 a.m., Worship Service

We are a diverse community of Christ-followers, including many IU students, faculty and staff. Together we are committed to sharing the redeeming grace and transforming truth of Jesus Christ in this college town.

Bob Whitaker, Senior Pastor Adam deWeber, Worship Pastor Dan Waugh, Adult Ministry Pastor

Church of Christ 825 W. Second St. 812-332-0501 facebook.com/w2coc

Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Bible Study 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m., Worship Wednesday: 7 p.m., Bible Study

We use no book, but the Bible. We have no creed but His Word within its sacred pages. God is love and as such we wish to share this joy with you. The comprehensive teaching of God's Word can change you forever.

John Myers, Preacher

City Church For All Nations 1200 N. Russell Rd. 812-336-5958

citychurchbloomington.org facebook.com/citychurchbtown Instagram: @citychurchbtown

Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

*Always check website for possible changes to service times.

City Church is a non-denominational multicultural, multigenerational church on Bloomington's east side. 1Life, our college ministry meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

David Norris, Pastor Sumer Norris, Pastor

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The Bahá’í Association of IU works to share the Teachings and Principles of the Founder, Bahá’u’lláh, that promote the “Oneness of Mankind” and the Peace and Harmony of the Planet through advancing the “security, prosperity, wealth and tranquility of all peoples.”

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today is a 7 - Strategize with your partner to adapt around an obstacle. Adjust expectations to changing realities. Provide compassion to all involved.

Listen and share support.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today is a 6 - Don’t push against a brick wall. Physical barriers limit your progress. Pitfalls abound. Reassess conditions. Find a way around. Prioritize health and safety.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today is a 7 - Allow time to process a change of heart. Old ideas get challenged. Innovation doesn't require a revolution. Let compassion guide. Love is the answer.

Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 - Discover a silver lining under domestic storm clouds. A mess requires cleanup. Patiently put things away. Make repairs. Love soothes and restores harmony. Prioritize family.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today is an 8 - Adapt your story around a formidable barrier. One creative phase ends and a new direction opens up. Present a fascinating plot twist and cliffhanger. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is an 8 - Work could interfere with playtime. Don’t try new tricks. Prioritize reliable profitable endeavors and stay on budget. Avoid travel or controversy. Make your deadline.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7 - Changing social conditions reveal both new barriers and previously-impossible opportunities. Hunt for silver linings. Stay resilient in the face of disruption. Reconnect networks.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 7 - Consider professional goals and ambitions. What do you want now? Explore new markets and opportunities. Invent possibilities that inspire your talents. Find another direction.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov.

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