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What you need to know before Little 500 week More parties mean more sexual assaults. Bloomington Hospital responds with advice and resources. BY SAMANTHA SCHMIDT schmisam@indiana.edu @schmidtsam7

The week of Little 500 is known as a “reproducible mass disaster” at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital Emergency Department. The department calls in its entire staff to tackle the large influx of patients that fill its waiting room during the latter part of the week, Emergency Department Director Dr. Drew Watters said. A room is reserved specifically

for drunk students. The students often have to wait six to eight hours before treatment because they are too drunk to speak coherently to nurses. “There’s only so many beds in the ER,” Watters said. “There’s just no place to put them.” Alcohol and sexual assault High amounts of alcohol consumption often occur hand-inhand with higher numbers of sexual assault, Watters said. A large

portion of the sexual assault cases the hospital receives involve IU students. They often don’t know how much they’re drinking or where they’re drinking, said Brandy Summers, sexual assault nurse examiner. They lose control, and this puts students at much higher risk of sexual assault. Regardless of the location or circumstances, nurses urge patients to come to the hospital as soon as possible after the

sexual assault. Going to the hospital if you have been sexually assaulted If a patient arrives within 96 hours of a sexual assault, they can receive a sexual assault forensic examination, often called a “rape kit.” Without forensic evidence, it is more difficult for prosecutors to press criminal charges following a sexual assault. Time is of the essence, Watters said.

Streep honored Meryl Streep receives honorary degree in IU Auditorium BY ALISON GRAHAM akgraham@indiana.edu @AlisonGraham218

Attendees murmured with excitement as they waited to catch a glimpse of acclaimed actress Meryl Streep. The crowd was hushed by the sound of four trumpet players. The platform party filed onto the stage of the IU Auditorium, and the crowd erupted into applause and cheers the moment Streep appeared on stage. Audience members rose to their feet. Streep smiled and sat down, placing her hand over her heart and nodding to the audience. IU President Michael McRobbie stepped up to the podium. “Today, we honor Meryl Streep.” The audience cheered again. IU Auditorium was host to Meryl Streep and the conferral of her honorary doctoral degree from IU. Almost 3,200 seats to the event sold out within three hours of ticket sales opening. Almost all of the seats in the auditorium were filled to witness Streep’s ceremony and a conversation between her and Barbara Klinger, professor of film and media studies. McRobbie presided over the ceremony and introduced Streep and her many accolades. Streep has been honored with three Academy Awards and eight Golden Globes, McRobbie said. McRobbie said the way she delves deep into her roles allows us to not just be movie-goers, but witnesses. “By disappearing into her roles, Meryl Streep has made the world visible to us, and all of us are truly grateful,” he said. After the ceremony, Streep and Klinger sat on two cushioned chairs SEE MERYL, PAGE 6

A victim who receives a forensic examination is not required to report the sexual assault to the police. Forensic exams not given to the police are stored for a year under a specific case number. If the DNA is collected and stored, a victim can later decide to report the case. “You’d rather collect it and not regret it,” Watters said. “Reporting is a huge step in the process to regaining independence.” SEE ASSAULT, PAGE 6

Journal to publish undergrad student research BY DANI CASTONZO dcastonz@indiana.edu

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Meryl Streep speaks with professor Barbara Klinger about how she became invovled in acting. "I was like every little girl who got up and wanted everyone's full and total attention. Most of us grow out of that."

IU students and faculty are working to create the first published journal of undergraduate research on campus. The IU Journal of Undergraduate Research will feature undergraduate student research from the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and pre-professional schools. The goal is to provide an official forum for undergraduate research, offer more opportunities for publication and recognition of students in all fields and improve IU recruiting and retention,according to the IUJUR mission statement. “It’s everywhere and it’s incredible,” said Kristie Hsu, co-founder and editor-in-chief. “But the problem is there is no place for the plethora of things going on here to get fully recognized in a unified forum.” The first volume of the IUJUR will be published May 2015, and Hsu said it plans to publish one volume annually. IUJUR will begin accepting student submissions of research Oct. 13. Hsu is a sophomore and has worked on this project for the last year. She said she noticed other colleges had journals for their undergraduate research, something IU did not. “We want to make sure these accomplishments are recognized,” Hsu said. During the past two semesters, Hsu said IUJUR has recruited around 40 associates, forming four student boards that have laid the groundwork for the publication. SEE RESEARCH, PAGE 6

Judge’s decision in same-sex case doesn’t change Ind. marriage law BY MICHAEL AUSLEN mauslen@indiana.edu @MichaelAuslen

A federal judge’s decision to grant the first legal same-sex marriage in Indiana won’t change state law, but a local representative says it could be the first step in ending a long-lasting political debate. On April 10, United States District Court Judge Richard Young temporarily ordered the state to recognize the marriage between two Northwest Indiana women who were married in Massachusetts. The order refers only to the two women, one of whom is terminally ill, so existing state statutes banning the recognition of same-sex

marriages aren’t affected by the judge’s order. The women are two of many suing the state in an effort to reverse state statutes banning same-sex marriages. “There is no change in legal requirements for granting marriage licenses,” Public Information Officer Bryan Corbin from the attorney general’s office said in a statement. “County clerks are still prohibited by law from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.” By May 8, a preliminary injunction hearing will take place. Attorney General Greg Zoeller’s office will continue to represent the state in the process, Corbin said in a statement.

Yet State Rep. Matt Pierce, DBloomington, says it’s a step toward ending a debate that has dominated the legislature this year. “All it does is point out the fact that the issue is ultimately, probably, going to be solved by the federal courts,” Pierce said. “Federal judges are ruling in favor of same-sex marriage.” This conflict between judges and state legislatures changing marriage policy has been at the center of the fray about a proposed Indiana constitutional amendment to solidify the existing same-sex marriage ban. For 10 years, Indiana legislators have grappled with the SEE MARRIAGE, PAGE 6

SPORTS Hoosier pitching staff shines in walk-off win, PAGE 7

ARTS Vocal groups to perform at auditorium tonight, PAGE 9


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