May 18, 2023

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The Metz Carillon Bell Tower is seen April 17, 2023, on the IU Campus. Many facilities will be closed for the summer as students leave campus over break.

IU openings, closings and renovations for summer

By Madelyn Hanes mrhanes@iu.edu

With the end of the spring semester, some campus buildings and services will have modified hours and renovations during the summer break. Here are a few changes and updates to know:

'Change someone’s life through art':

Inmates create art through IU’s Prison Art Initiative

By Natalie Fitzgibbons natfitzg@iu.edu | @NatalieFitz9

Editor’s note: According to Indiana Department of Correction policies, outlets are not permitted to publicize inmates’ full names and faces.

Tangled strands of dark pencil strokes create the windblown wildness of her hair — hair that doesn’t entirely cover her face but hides just enough to add to her shyness and mysteriousness. Eyes that stare back at you like the Mona Lisa — not quite knowing what they’re conveying but knowing they convey something. Heavily outlined lips slightly parted like she might be about to speak. Russell H. holds the portrait of the woman he calls “Mother Nature” on April 4 in the IU Prison Arts Initiative class at the Putnamville Correctional Facility. He described the artwork as having details derived from

nature — which he said he enjoys — to represent the mother he grew up without.

Growing up without a mother gave him a greater appreciation for women, he said, not the opposite.

“I like doing art,” Russell said. “I do little doodles here and there.”

He said he hopes his portraits encourages people to have more appreciation for women.

“It may open up more close mind frames,” he said.

IUPAI — which started its first class in August 2022 — is now at the end of its second semester of classes at the Putnamville Correctional Facility, an all-male prison in Greencastle.

“I went up and visited them last April, and they told me if it was up to us, you could come in and teach tomorrow,” Oliver Nell, IUPAI program director, said.

“They were so excited about an art class and an IU class there.”

Nell said the facility in-

vited IUPAI to teach for a second semester before they even asked to come back.

The art class is meant for everyone, no matter the skill, education level or age. However, the correctional facility does have its own regulations, he said. This semester’s class had about 100 inmates on the waitlist, but approximately 20 inmates made it into the class. Nell said one of the main purposes of this class is to be able to give the inmates an opportunity to express themselves, something that the general population can often take for granted.

“The value and the kind of mental fitness that is developed in learning a skill in the first place is so empowering and is just so valuable to confidence and to the ability to learn more skills,” Nell said. “To say, ‘Look what I did. Look what I did’ when the odds are obviously against them — they’re in a prison — to be able to produce and they did.”

The class also gives the inmates a chance to hone in on what they value, such as their relationship with God, a grandparent’s farm they grew up on or their family and kids, he said. Nell said when he had conversations with other program directors and people who’ve worked in the prison system, they told him, “These are going to the best students that you’ve ever had.” And when he asked the IUPAI instructors how the inmates are handling the classwork, they told him the inmates are doing far more than what was asked of them.

“At a regular university, we can’t wait ‘til class is over. Because we can go hang out with our friends. We can go get coffee. We can go do whatever,” Nell said. “Prison, it’s the opposite. They can’t wait till class starts.”

On April 4, Russell sat

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with his sketchbook open on the desk in the correctional facility's classroom which contains the drawing of “Mother Nature.” The sketchbook has multiple drawings of “Mother Nature,” however, some faces fully drawn, others just outlined and unfinished. He sat there quiet and to himself, yearning for his artwork to be seen by other individuals.

Russell said the art class gives him access to art books, better lighting and access to material he can’t have in his dorm. It also makes him feel free and gives him motivation, he said.

“It helps clear my mind,” Russell said.

Last semester, the inmates were given a feedback form to see how the class can be improved, and they all said they wished the class time was longer, Nell said.

The hope is to expand the program to other state prisons, and they are currently planning to have another exhibition, which is an opportunity to showcase the inmate’s artwork to the Bloomington community, Nell said. ***

Miriam Northcutt Bohmert, IU director of graduate studies and associate professor in criminal justice, said she thinks the art class at the correctional facility would have similar success to a general educational program in a prison. She also said the art class could be therapeutic.

As art and music therapy benefits everyone, it’ll likely also benefit inmates who statistically have higher rates of trauma, Bohmert said.

“I would expect it (IUPAI) to be a very positive, great thing for people in the prison,” she said.

Inmates can lose their purpose in life by being dis-

connected from the people they care about, their jobs, their homes and all the things in their life they were proud of, Bohmert said.

With 95% of inmates who get released, Bohmert said, it’s reassuring to know that the places where people are imprisoned help them become a better, healthier member of the community.

“When you give someone a purpose and a goal — like their purpose is to finish their GED or their purpose is to do this book study with people — I think that provides meaning and support, and something they want to do and something that makes them feel respected and valued. That’s what drives the change,” she said.

Past the gravel paths and the brick buildings and tall metal fences at the facility stands the reentry building. There, about 20 inmates meet on Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for a 16week drawing and writing class. They work inside a room that looks like a high school classroom with one wall filled with paintings of the American flag and a bald eagle, and an adjacent one decorated with colors of yellow and orange like a sunset.

In the classroom that holds desks, chairs and a whiteboard, the inmates were engaged with IUPAI’s writing instructor Destin Hubble’s lecture on descriptive writing on April 4.

After the lecture, they had one-on-one time with the other instructors to continue to work on their handmade book, their final project for the class, and a few of them including Russell were eager to show their work.

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Dining According to IU Bloomington Today, at the IMU, The Mix, Quarry Pie Co., Union Market and Starbucks will be open throughout the summer. Sugar and Spice, The Tudor Room, The Chocolate Moose, The Globe and Lantern will be closed but will open back up on June 4. At Wells Library, the Bookmarket Eatery will be closed for the summer. Campus cafes at the Eskenazi Museum of Art, Ballentine Hall and O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs will be open until July 31.

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According to IU Bloomington Today, the IMU will undergo many renovations and upgrades this summer. Some of the upgrades include the bookstore receiving an “aesthetic” change, bathroom upgrades, two all-gender restrooms will be added, as well as 100 new seats for students to study and hang out, and the parking lot right next to the IMU will be redone. The IMU renovations are anticipated to be completed before the start of the fall semester in August.

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Josh Pyne earns Big Ten weekly award

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Indiana baseball is riding high after posting a 4-0 record last week. The action was headlined by the program’s first sweep of Purdue since 2016, with the Hoosiers’ 51 runs marking a new record in the rivalry.

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Gov. Holcomb signs school book banning bill

By Salome Cloteaux scclotea@iu.edu | @CloteauxSalome

After much debate, Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a bill which allows parents and community members to request books be banned from school libraries that they deem “obscene” or “harmful to minors.”

State law already bans these materials from being accessed by children, but under Indiana House Bill 1447, schools will no longer be able to claim legal protection by using “educational purposes” as a reason for sharing those materials with

minors. In addition, the new law, signed on May 4, requires public and charter schools to post on their website a list of books in their libraries and create a procedure for people in the district to submit a request to remove material. School boards must review the request at the next public meeting and establish an appeal procedure if they disagree with the complaint. According to Indiana Code, material that is “harmful to minors” contains nudity, sexual content or sado-masochistic abuse,

appeals to the prurient interest in sex of minors, is offensive to standards in the adult community with respect to what is suitable for minors, and lacks “serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value" for children.

A similar measure targeting school libraries was first introduced in Senate Bill 12, which died in the House earlier this session. Later, legislators attempted to add the same language to another bill, Senate Bill 380, which addresses high school graduation rates. The House Education Committee never

voted on the amendment to SB 380 — a weakened version of the bill was signed by Holcomb on May 4.

The measure to ban “harmful” books from school libraries was abandoned until a last-minute change to HB 1447 in a conference committee, a move that was criticized for happening behind closed doors. On April 27, hours before the end of the 2023 legislative session, the House and Senate voted to approve the library provision added to HB 1447, which was originally a bill just about thirdparty surveys administered

to students.

While proponents say the law will improve transparency between schools, libraries and community members and will protect children from inappropriate material, some people are concerned about censorship, saying a book shouldn’t be banned just because one parent may not want their child to read it.

According to the American Library Association, the year 2022 had a record number of attempted book bans, and most of the targeted books were about or written by people of color

and members of the LGBTQ community.

“As we have seen across the country, when books are censored, it is mostly books by and about LGBTQ people, people of color, and other marginalized groups that are the first to be banned,” Katie Blair, American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana advocacy and public policy director, said in a statement. “Students have a right to learn about all types of people and histories. This bill will have a chilling effect on the availability of books for students to read and explore.”

Wright Quadrangle enters first phase of renovations

By Olivia Franklin orfrankl@iu.edu | @Livvvvv_5

The project to renovate Wright Quadrangle is entering its first construction phase. The first phase was supposed to be completed in

the 2022-2023 school year, however IU delayed the project until this summer due to logistical issues, Stephen Massey, Wright Quadrangle's center desk assistant during the 2022-2023 school year said in an email. The project is planned in

two construction phases because of the east and west sides of the quad being renovated separately, Massey said in the email.

The total budget for the project is $51,900,000 according to IU' s Capital Planning and Facilities

website. The quad is planning to reopen in the fall of 2025.

The project will involve upgrades to the facility’s building systems. This includes the installation of a central air conditioning system, fire alarm and sprin-

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kler systems, electrical systems and a new emergency generator according to the website.

Upgrades to the residential wings will include new flooring, new ceilings, upgrades to selected kitchen equipment, restroom

upgrades and window replacements. Along with the restroom upgrades, all-gender restrooms will be added to the building. A new accessible entrance and a new elevator will be added to the complex as well according to the website.

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)Gov. Eric Holcomb signed House Bill 1447 on May 4, 2023 which allows parents and community members to request books be banned from school libraries that they deem “obscene” or “harmful to minors”.

The Wright Dining Hall is seen Jan. 15, 2023, inside of the Wright Quad. The project to renovate Wright Quadrangle is entering its first construction phase.

The solution to homelessness isn’t complicated

Joey Sills (he/him)

is a junior studying journalism and political science.

Jordan Neely was a man who, for all intents and purposes, was at about as low of a point as one could be.

He had developed severe mental health issues after his mother was murdered by his step-father when he was 14, after which he bounced around the foster care system.

At the age of 16, Neely began a life as a Michael Jackson impersonator, a role he continued for several years to come, even amid his struggles with homelessness, incarceration and worsening mental illness.

On May 1, during an episode in which a now 30-year-old Neely began yelling on a New York City subway about how he was hungry and thirsty, a passenger felt the need to take the situation into their own

hands and, with a 15-minute chokehold, killed him.

Neely’s life was a dramatic tragedy that came to a violent end because he had committed the crime of making people uncomfortable with his existence as a homeless person. He had reminded people that, beneath the red leather jacket and moonwalking, he too was a human being with real-life problems that too many would prefer to forget about. And, for some, this was a justifiable enough reason to end his life.

Neely’s story may be distinctive in that it was so widely publicized, but make no mistake — he is nowhere near the first or only person to die while experiencing homelessness. According to data compiled by Homeless Death Counts, over 7,800 unhoused people died in 2020. The same year, according to the same data,

Bloomington saw the death of 42 unhoused individuals.

For a city that professes to “protect the rights of all its residents,” that is an awful lot of unjust deaths.

Any death of an individual experiencing homelessness is inherently unjust. Scratch that — let’s take it a step further: the very concept of homelessness is, in itself, unjust. There is absolutely no reason that, in the richest country in the world, anybody should be devoid of their basic physiological needs of food, water or shelter.

The material conditions that lead to homelessness are, no doubt, complicated.

According to the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty, citing the U.S. Conference of Mayors, some of the leading causes of homelessness include a lack of affordable housing, unemployment, mental illness, low wages and sub-

This summer, watch more horror

Danny William (they/them) is a sophomore studying media.

Recently, a few of my good friends came over to catch up after the end of the school year. We usually watch a movie whenever they come over, and this time we chose “Frankenhooker” – yes, that’s a real film – out of Amazon Prime’s absolutely deranged selection of horror B-movies.

The film was absolutely delightful, and we all had a blast watching it. It was the perfect mix between campy and gory. Laughing to Frank Henenlotter’s intentionally stupid script with my best friends made me realize the truth of the matter: horror is the summer genre, and more people need to recognize that unalterable fact.

Summer has been defined for decades by the institution of the drive-in movie theater. They’re typically only open during the summer, unless you live somewhere exceptionally warm. The hot, humid nights of summer have become horror-filled ones for generations of drivein attenders.

Drive-ins have been instrumental in horror culture since their beginnings, often showing B-movies and weird science fiction. Since studios didn’t usually send their popular first-run movies to smaller drive-ins right away, shockingly-titled horror films with words like “It!” or “Them!” hit these screens.

That magic isn’t lost just yet. Even if they’ve significantly diminished in number since their heyday in the 1950s, there are still around 320 operating drive-ins in the United States. There’s probably one still open near you. I’ve had many fond mem-

ories at my local drive-in movie theater, The Skyline Drive-In in Shelbyville, Indiana. While they usually stick to new releases, they also feature horror films and monster movie marathons. One of my favorite theatergoing experiences was seeing “Nosferatu” with a live organist at The Skyline. It’s the type of fun you can only get during the summertime.

Unfortunately, not everyone has access to drive-ins, which means watching at home. Film is much more fun with friends, so while you’re off from school and have a bit more extra time on your hands, organizing a watch party can be an incredible bonding experience. Though, of course, you do have to choose the right movie, which can be tough. Picking a campy horror movie that doesn’t require an extreme amount of attention can help bypass this issue.

There are plenty of horror films with overt summer theming. Think “Jaws” or “Friday the 13th,” both of which, among others, take place during the summer months. The days are hot, the nights are short and there’s plenty of antics to get up to in the dark.

I’d also recommend movies like 1990’s “Tremors” or 1954’s “Them!” Neither of them are necessarily sum-

mer-themed, but they’re tons of fun to watch with friends. As I previously mentioned, Amazon Prime has a huge collection of stupid B-movies to scroll through, especially if you have the AMC+ add-on. Your watch party can and will be stellar.

If you want to head to the theaters, there’s a good selection of horror movies you can see this summer as well. The absolutely stunning “Evil Dead Rise” came out recently, and I seriously suggest it to anyone who even has a passing interest in the series. You don’t have to see the previous films, but it does make it more fun. Along with that, Stephen King adaptation “The Boogeyman” is coming out June 2 and horror-comedy “The Blackening” will be released June 16.

There’s nothing wrong with experiencing a few horror movies by yourself. Some of the scariest things I’ve ever seen were during short summer nights alone on my laptop.

However your summer goes – whether you go out to the drive-in with your best friends or stay home and stream a movie – make it a scary one. I promise you will have a much, much better time. Especially if you watch “Frankenhooker.” dw85@iu.edu

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abuse. Simply put, there’s not a single, tangible thing that causes people to become homeless.

But the solution to homelessness doesn’t need to be so complicated. It is a government’s moral duty to both care and provide for the governed. Homelessness is a policy choice, but there’s no reason it has to be that way. What we need are an array of publicly-funded social programs that help everyone, not just our most vulnerable.

This includes ready access to free mental and physical healthcare, a federal job guarantee, ensuring the right of everyone to receive a quality and free higher education, and, yes, providing those who are unhoused with a stable living situation. But this is only on the federal level — what local governments choose to do in response to this crisis can be just as important.

In no surprise to anyone, housing is a key issue this year in Bloomington’s mayoral election. Kerry Thomson, who, after winning the Democratic primary, is presumed to be taking office in January, outlines a couple of ways she plans to help the unhoused community in her website’s platform. This includes creating affordable housing and developing plans to ensure the public safety of those experiencing homelessness.

The homelessness crisis has afflicted Bloomington for many years, and the city has a history of doing little more than pushing it out of sight. What Bloomington needs, and what local governments across the country need, are steps that can ensure the safe and humane relocation of unhoused individuals into secure homes that can help begin their process of treatment and financial rebuild-

GENTRY JUDGES Do it anyways

Gentry Keener (she/her)

What if, for once, you didn’t let the fear stop you?

My mother used to tell me, “Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” However, usually, she was referring to me going in for a job interview at Target or hanging out with a boy.

I don’t think she ever would have predicted just how much weight that sentence would hold in my life.

I have lived my life with severe Generalized Anxiety Disorder and have spent countless moments panicking over the smallest things. My mother was constantly reassuring me and reminding me that nothing bad would happen.

As I got older, I discovered a passion for travel and adventure. I found thrill in jumping off cliffs in Hawaii or hiking eight miles to a lake in the middle of the Washington mountains.

I craved adventure and adrenaline constantly. For some reason, I never felt much fear when it came to things like that.

Talking to a teacher to get help on homework: absolutely terrified and shaking. Standing under a 97-foot waterfall in Oregon with pressure strong enough to pull me under the current: Completely content.

Of course, I’m not stupid. I think through my actions and evaluate the safety of a situation before doing anything. I am probably one of the most

conscientious travelers my age.

Yet, as long as the situation is relatively safe, I hear the words “do it anyways” run through my mind. I do not let the fear overcome me and I live with no regrets.

So, when I couldn’t get this agonizing weight off my chest for the entire week, I wasn’t quite sure why. My two month long backpacking excursion across Europe was creeping up quickly, but I was more prepared than I ever knew possible. I had done all my research and evaluated the safety of all my situations.

When I woke up this morning feeling like I couldn’t breathe, I knew the familiar feeling of panic and anxiety.

With tears in my eyes and the nausea growing stronger, I packed my bags with the last remaining items and crawled into the car with my father and one-hundred-pound Great Pyrenees. Even the nudges from the wet nose in the backseat couldn’t ease the panic. I was utterly terrified.

This was a moment that would mark a massive change in my life. This was the moment I would look back on someday and know that everything began there.

Back in February, one of my friends moved away from home to be a forestry firefighter. He never once showed any amount of fear when he left. He just seemed to know that it was what he needed to do.

I looked down at my phone through blurry tears and sent him a text.

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This can be things like allocating city-owned land to public housing endeavors, converting underutilized buildings into housing, ensuring strong eviction protections, rent control policies and equitable access to public restrooms and wash stations for those currently on the streets. Local governments alone may not be able to solve the crisis, but taking these steps would certainly be a good start.

Long before he died on the F train, the system failed Jordan Neely. The system has failed every unhoused person who has died in Bloomington. The system has failed every person who ever experiences homelessness. I don’t know about you, but it’s starting to sound like the system needs to be rebuilt.

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“Were you scared? Like, when you left, were you terrified?”

Even though it was seven in the morning, I got an immediate text back.

“Eh. Definitely not terrified,” he said.

Not helpful.

A few seconds passed when I felt another buzz.

“Just kept moving forward,” the text read.

He was right. That was my only option. What was I supposed to do? Panic and cancel hundreds of dollars’ worth of hostels, train rides, and flights? No.

The words: “DO IT ANYWAYS” flashed in my mind.

If you are scared, terrified even, do it anyway.

So, as I sit and wait for my flight to board to Prague, Czech Republic, the starting place of my backpacking trip, I am scared.

I am scared, but I’m letting myself feel that fear course through my body. I’m feeling it all, but I am doing it anyway.

In two months, when the wheels touch back down in Chicago, who knows what will happen?

All I know is I will not exit the plane with regrets. Maybe I will be scared for a different reason. Maybe I will be scared to return to normal life or how little money remains in my bank account, but I will not regret a second of the next seven weeks. I am promising myself that right now. My mother’s words run through my head again, even now. This is all I have ever wanted.

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On a desk, Gene B. laid out loose pieces of paper filled with poems and coordinating drawings from the perspective of growing up in the country.

The collection of poems and drawings are part of a book she has been working on entitled “Poetry of the Sights and Sounds of Nature.”

Gene said art is relaxing to her, and it is inspiring to see a picture of something and duplicate it to the best of one’s ability and to one’s perspective.

“I like the fact that incorporated the creative writing with the art,” Gene said. A different desk held drawings of Shaun W.’s life, including a portrait of his friend who died and a drawing of the moon when he saw it one night outside walking while in the correction facility.

He said the art class helps him express his feelings and keeps his stress low. Shaun said he enjoys the art class because he gets to learn more art techniques and gets to see ev-

eryone else’s artwork. “I like this program,” Shaun said. “I draw in my dorm all day.”

Hubble said the art class gives the inmates something tangible to hold onto, unlike some other classes.

Larissa Danielle, an IUPAI art instructor, said both semesters of classes have gone well, and the inmates are willing to learn from the start of class.

“You want to go back each week because they want to learn from you,” she said.

The inmates are like the general population of students — some are shyer while others are more outgoing and help pass out books or papers in the beginning of class, she said.

“They really engage with us, and they really appreciate us being there,” Danielle said.

Danielle said as an instructor, she has learned that there is always one commonality that brings

people together: patience and wanting to change and move forward.

“Art, it like takes you from everything that’s going on around you and just puts you in that different, positive mental space,” she said.

As an art instructor, Danielle said she has the chance to give back by giving her time and knowledge of art to the inmates. She said her favorite part of the class is meeting the new students at the start of each semester and seeing the inmates' ideas come together.

IUPAI is an opportunity to have a chance to change someone’s life through art, she said. The inmates will remember the art class they took and may continue to do art after they get released, Danielle said.

“There’s nothing saying that because these people are in their situation, because they’re inmates at a prison, that they can’t have a source of positivity around them,” Danielle said. “That they can’t learn something new.”

Transportation According to IU Bloomington Today, Campus Bus CM route will have a detour around street closures at Fee Lane and Law Lane through June 30 until streets are opened back up.

Libraries According to IU Bloomington Today, Wells Library's summer hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, noon to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays.

In June and July, the Wells Library will not be closed, but will be used for New Student Orientation and will be busy in the lobby and learning spaces. The Lily Library hours will remain the same.

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According to IU Bloomington Today, The Eskenazi Museum of Art building will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The Gallery will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday until Aug. 20.

Offensively, Indiana was led by newly crowned Big Ten Player of the Week Josh Pyne. Last week, the sophomore third baseman posted a .588 batting average, including 14 runs batted in and at least one extrabase hit in each game.

Pyne finished the week with two home runs, an on-base plus slugging percentage of 1.235 and a career-high five runs batted in during the series finale. The sophomore was also perfect at the hot corner, converting all ten of his fielding opportunities at third base.

This marks the second time Pyne has earned a Big Ten weekly award in his career after earning Freshman of the Week honors in 2022.

Pyne and the Hoosiers head into the final week of the regular season with a 38-14 record.

The week begins with a non-conference game versus the University of Evansville at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, which is Indi-

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Indiana is currently tied with Maryland for first place in the Big Ten with a 15-6 conference record. Michigan State’s overall record is 29-19, but their 9-11 Big Ten record sees them in ninth place. Purdue is currently in eighth place, meaning this series marks Michigan State’s last hope of leapfrogging Purdue and making the eight-team conference tournament in later May.

The Michigan State series runs from Thursday through Saturday. The first two games of the series, slated for Thursday and Friday, both begin at 8 p.m. and Saturday’s series finale starts at 3 p.m. All four of Indiana’s games this week will be televised on Big Ten Network.

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Rowing scores best-ever finish

By Matt Sebree masebr@iu.edu | @mattsebree

No. 15 Indiana rowing

finished in third place out of eight teams at the Big Ten Championships at Eagle Creek in Indianapolis May 14, highlighted by a second-place finish in the First Varsity Eight race. Both the team and First Varsity Eight results were program-record performances for the conference championships.

Throughout the day, the Hoosiers were consistently fighting with other teams for points in the middle of the pack of races, leading to multiple close finishes decided by tenths of a second.

The narrow finishes started in the opening race of the day as Indiana and Wisconsin battled for third place through the full 2000 meters of the Second Novice Eight race. The Hoosiers closed out strong to edge out the Badgers by 0.262 seconds.

Michigan also eked past Ohio State to win the race by just 0.088 seconds, which ended up being the closest margin of the day.

Michigan went on to win the Big Ten team title with a score of 174, followed by No. 13 Ohio State in second place with 169.

"It's days like today that show every person in every boat matters, and that's how we were able to achieve our best team result to date," senior Second Novice Eight rower Nicole Killeen said.

In the First Novice Eight race, Indiana found itself on the other side of a narrow final margin as Wisconsin finished 0.542 seconds ahead, preventing the Hoosiers from earning a second podium finish in as many races.

The three Varsity Four races saw Indiana continue its run of consistent finishes with the high mark coming from a bronze finish in the Second Varsity Four heat.

"We knew that, to do well, we needed to stay internal and row our own race," senior Second Varsity Four rower Olivia Seifert said.

"We executed that well.”

A fourth-place finish by Indiana in the Second Varsity Eight race — within a second of No. 16 Rutgers in third place — set up a deci-

sive showdown in the final race of the day.

In each of the first six races of the day, Indiana had finished in third, fourth or fifth but needed to beat Rutgers — who had placed top three in all four varsity races to that point — by two places in the First Varsity Eight race to secure a third-place team finish.

Through the first 500 meters of the finale, no boat was able to create significant separation. The top four were all within one second of each other. By the midway point of the race, Michigan began to pull away and would go on to win comfortably. But Rutgers, Ohio State and Indiana continued to struggle gaining any edge over each other. With just 500 meters to go, Rutgers was running in second and held a 1.5 second lead over then-fourth place Indiana.

This left the Hoosiers with a significant amount of ground to make up in the final quarter of the race.

As the three boats raced to the finish line, a sustained push lifted the Hoosiers past both the Scarlet Knights and

the Buckeyes in the final 100 meters to help them secure a second-place finish by 0.272 seconds, setting a program record for best First Varsity Eight finish at the Big Ten Championships and tying a program record with three medaling results.

"Each member of each boat gave it their all for every single meter," senior First Varsity Eight rower Ruby Leverington said. "That's why we saw the success we did today, and to do it this way makes it even more special."

The second-place finish alone was not enough to secure a podium team finish for Indiana. A third-place finish by Rutgers would still leave the Scarlet Knights with a slight points edge in the final team standings. However, Indiana got some help from Ohio State as the Buckeyes passed the Scarlet Knights late and took third by 0.394 seconds. Because of the two-place advantage in the final heat of the day, the Hoosiers finished with 137 points to beat the Scarlet Knights’ 131 and earn their first podium finish at the conference championships

in program history.

"That finish was a pure example of digging deep and who wanted it more," senior First Varsity Eight rower Laura Feinson said. "I could not be prouder of every single Indiana boat. Everyone's hard work, from varsity to novice, has led to the success and our thirdplace team finish. It was an amazing day for this team, making history, and a memorable last Big Tens for me.”

In addition to the team’s bronze medal result, four of Indiana’s First Varsity Eight rowers received All-Conference honors — setting another program record. Feinson and senior Piper Maaka were named to the first team and Leverington and freshman Emily Bowden were named to the second team.

Indiana will wait to see if they are selected to compete at the NCAA Championships for the first time since 2019. The field will be announced on the NCAA website at 6:30 p.m. May 16. The competition will take place May 26-28 at Camden County Boathouse in Pennsauken, New Jersey.

Men’s basketball lands Mgbako

By Evan Gerike egerike@iu.edu | @EvanGerike

Five-star forward Mackenzie Mgbako committed to Indiana men’s basketball May 12, adding one more player to the Hoosiers’ recruiting class of 2023.

Mgbako, a former Duke University recruit who decommitted in April, is the No. 10 recruit in the class of 2023, per 247 Sports. Mgbako’s decision came down to Indiana and the University of Kansas. After an official visit to both schools, Mgbako canceled his visit to the University of Louisville.

Mgbako, who is 6-foot-8 and 210 pounds, will likely slide into a role similar to Miller Kopp’s last year as a 3-point shooting forward, playing in the wing position Indiana needed to fill headed into next season.

Mgbako joins Gabe Cupps and Jakai Newton in Indiana’s 2023 freshman class. The Hoosiers have already added Kel’el Ware, Payton Sparks and Anthony Walker from the transfer portal. Mgbako’s commitment leaves Indiana with one remaining scholarship for next season.

Indiana falls just short in Big Ten championship

the top-seed Oakland University in the title game.

For the first time in 12 seasons, Indiana softball is back in the NCAA Tournament. The Hoosiers earned an at-large bid and were placed in the Knoxville regional as the No. 2 seed. The regional is headlined by No. 4 overall seed University of Tennessee. It also includes No. 3 seed University of Louisville and No. 4 seed Northern Kentucky University.

Indiana stands at 42-16 overall and finished second in the Big Ten with an 18-15 record in conference play. The Lady Volunteers went 44-8, winning the SEC regular season and tournament championships in the same season for the first time in program history.

Tennessee also hosted a regional last year but failed to advance to the super regionals. The Lady Vols have made it to the Women’s College World Series seven times, but have never won the National Championship.

Northern Kentucky is making its first-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament after winning the Horizon League Championship. 24-31 overall, the Norse were the No. 3 seed in the double-elimination tournament, knocking off

Louisville also earned an at-large bid after finishing fourth in the Atlantic Coast Conference with a 33-18 overall record. The Cardinals fell to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals Thursday.

Team 50 nearly earned an automatic bid, but lost via walk-off in the Big Ten title game to top-seeded Northwestern 2-1 on Saturday. Indiana’s last appearance in the NCAA Tournament was in 2011. The Hoosiers lost their first two games and were eliminated from the tournament.

Indiana will play Louisville on May 19 at 3 p.m. in the double-elimination regional. The schools met earlier this season in Bloomington, with the Hoosiers doubling up the Cardinals 10-5. The regional runs from May 19-21. Tennessee and Northern Kentucky clash Friday.

The winners of each of the first two games in the regional will play May 20, as will the losers. The last team in the double-elimination regional remaining will advance to the Super Regional. The full 2023 Division I Softball bracket can be found here.

Indiana makes NCAA Tournament

Austin Platt auplatt@iu.edu | @AustinPlatter

For the first time in program history, Indiana softball had the chance to play for a Big Ten title. Team 50 played regular-season champion Northwestern in the Big Ten Tournament championship game on the afternoon of May 13.

After the start of the game was moved up by a half hour with pending inclement weather, No. 2 Indiana lost a heartbreaker to No. 1 Northwestern 2-1, falling three outs short of its first Big Ten championship.

Indiana led 1-0 after six and a half innings, but a rally from the Wildcats propelled them to their first Big Ten title in 15 years.

The first meeting this season between the two schools turned out to be a pitchers’ duel. Indiana sophomore Brianna Copeland and Northwestern graduate Danielle Williams were in the circle for nearly the entire contest.

Williams pitched all seven innings, giving up one unearned run while striking out four, improving to 19-1 in the circle. She was awarded the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.

Copeland started the seventh inning and was unable to record an out, but gave up just one hit in the first six innings, all scoreless. Indiana was the road team for the first time in the tournament, but just like the previous two days, Team 50 struck first. With runners on second and third base and one out in the top of the third inning, redshirt junior utility player Cora Bassett laid down a bunt. Freshman utility player Cassidy Kettleman was caught in a rundown between third and home, but successfully evaded the attempted tag to score. Indiana led 1-0 in the top of the third.

But Northwestern saved its best for last in the final inning. After only mustering one hit in the first six

innings against Copeland, the Wildcats finally got to the Alabama native. The first four hitters in the inning all reached, tying the game 1-1, with no one out. The first two hitters singled, and the next two worked walks. This prompted a pitching change with the bases loaded and the winning run 60 feet away from home plate.

Sophomore Heather Johnson took the ball, hoping to replicate the performance she had in the 5-3 semifinal win over Minnesota — keeping Indiana alive. Johnson pitched 3 ⅔ scoreless innings against the Golden Gophers to earn her 15th win of the season.

The seven-hitter in Northwestern’s lineup, graduate shortstop Maeve Nelson, stood in the righthanded batters box looking to end the game and the tournament.

Down 1-2 in the count, Nelson smoked Johnson’s pitch to deep right-center field. With the outfield playing in, the ball one-hopped

the wall, easily allowing the game-winning run to score as Northwestern pulled off the comeback and earned the program’s third Big Ten postseason championship.

For their efforts in the tournament, Copeland, Bassett, sophomore outfielder Taylor Minnick and sophomore utility player Sarah Stone were named to the All-Big Ten Tournament Team. Bassett had the gametying hit Thursday in the eighth inning against Penn State. Stone hit the walk-off home run an inning later and Minnick hit a home run against Minnesota in Friday’s semifinal.

All is not lost for Team 50, who went from being picked 10th in the annual preseason poll by D1 Softball to three outs away from glory. It won’t be the last game the Hoosiers play this season, as they will wait until May 21 at 7 p.m. EST when the NCAA Selection Show commences to find out where they will play. The event will be televised on ESPN2.

committed to Indiana men’s basketball Friday.

PHOTO COURTESY OF IU ATHLETICS

Members of Indiana University’s First Varsity Eight boat receive the silver medal Sunday. No. 15 Indiana scored its best-ever finish at the Big Ten Championships.

IDS FILE PHOTO BY MICHAEL CLAYCAMP Freshman Elle Smith celebrates after scoring a run April 1, 2023, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Indiana softball was named the No. 2 seed in the Knoxville regional in the NCAA Tournament.

COLUMN: 10 Bloomington dishes every newcomer should try

By Matt Byrne matbyrne@iu.edu | @MatthewByrne1

There are restaurantsgalore in Bloomington’s scenic and large downtown area. Entering my senior year at Indiana University, I’ve gathered a double-digit rotation of places to eat. My freshman year, my friends and I dined at the same three restaurants the entire school year. There are too many food spots in Bloomington to be doing that. Rather than listing my favorite restaurants, here are an editor’s 10 go-to dishes to try in no particular order.

1. The Jersey | Gables Bagels

I’m from northern New Jersey, where bagel shops are king. The bagels at my local place are fluffy perfection. I’ll always prefer my hometown spot, but Gables is the best bagel in Bloomington. Try The Jersey special — choice of breakfast meat, egg and cheese with salt, pepper and ketchup on any bagel. That’s my exact order at my local spot. Gables offers tastes like back home for tri-state students. I also enjoy their medium roast coffee.

2. Corned Beef Hash (add two eggs cooked any style) | The Runcible Spoon

Before college, I ate corned beef hash maybe once. After countless trips to Runcible ordering the make-your-own omelet, I randomly decided to experiment with the corned beef hash, picking the option to add two eggs on top. The eggs balance the heavier, but tasty, potato hash — with delicious bite-sized pieces of tender corned beef. Pinch some salt, order any coffee beverage to help wash it down and enjoy this hearty meal in this rustic eatery!

3. Breakfast Tacos, Cajun Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Home Fries | The Village Deli

Three items for the Deli, nestled in the heart of Kirkwood Ave –– it’s just that good. I recommend the breakfast tacos: two tortillas stuffed with eggs, cheddar

cheese and potatoes coated with an in-house jalapeño avocado sauce. It has some kick but doesn’t overwhelm the plate. I add chorizo as well. My dad took me here for lunch the first time I visited Indiana University. I got the cajun grilled chicken sandwich. This sandwich tastes fresh and the Cajun spices pack tons of flavor. Pair anything you order with their savory and crispy home fries!

4. Bruschetta Classico | Da Vinci

Probably the best bruschetta I’ve had anywhere. Diced tomatoes and basil spread across toasted crostini bread, topped with balsamic glaze and one thin slice of parmesan cheese. This appetizer is seasoned to perfection. Pair it with an artisan pizza. My favorites are the Truffle Funghi and Pera. Da Vinci’s ambiance, as well as great food, is perfect for

date night.

5. Louie’s Dozen Boneless Wings | BuffaLouie’s Right by the Sample Gates, BuffaLouie’s is iconic in Bloomington — from Indiana and Big Ten Conference memorabilia covering the walls to the distinctive architecture with dugoutstyle seating and the crow’s nest upstairs. I keep it classic with 15 boneless wings, called the Louie’s Dozen, covered in medium buffalo sauce. I always add curly fries and soda to my order! Grab some friends for weekly trivia night, where you can win up to $30 in gift cards.

6. The Vinny Pancini | Dagwoods Deli & Sub Shop Dagwoods is adjacent to BuffaLouie’s. When I first started going here, I ordered the classic Italian Sub. Soon, I switched to the Vinny Pancini and I’m never going back. The Vinny is like an

Italian sub but on airy and delicious Focaccia bread. The banana peppers on the Vinny, which aren’t on the Italian, complement the cold cuts well. Plus, at less than $10, it’s worth it for the portion size, fresh ingredients — and that Focaccia lightly soaked in red wine vinegar.

7. Sink the Biz Fries | Nick’s English Hut Nick’s is another quintessential Indiana college-town spot on Kirkwood. Try the bucket of Sink the Biz Fries for the table. The fries are tossed in Romano cheese and seasoned with Nick’s spices. I take two-to-three fries and dip just the edge in Nick’s garlic mayonnaise sauce. The slight hint of sauce combines well with the spices. You can also order the sandwich portion!

8. Beef & Shrimp Teriyaki Combo | Z & C Teriyaki & Sushi

Just across the street from Nick’s is Z & C. Need some late-night food? It’s open until 3 AM ThursdaySaturday. The aroma of Z & C is mouthwatering upon entering — the flattop grill is only feet away from where you order. I opt for the beef and shrimp teriyaki, which comes with steamed vegetables and fried rice in takeout boxes. I order white rice rather than fried. The fried is delicious, but it makes the meal quite heavy. Remember to grab three-to-four soy sauce packets to pour over the protein. If the weather is warm, sit outside and enjoy!

9. Combo Box D, Lion King Roll | Restaurant Ami Moving away from Kirkwood and downtown, Ami is located near the Southeast Neighborhood of campus: right by Read, Wilkie, Spruce, Forest and more. I always start with the soothing green tea, then the Veg-

etable Gyoza and finally, Combination Box D. The box comes with bulgogi (grilled beef), pieces of California roll sushi, white rice and more vegetable gyoza — I can’t get enough. If you don’t mind cream cheese, the crunchy Lion King roll is also tasty!

10. Matcha Latte | Soma Coffeehouse and Juice Bar Back to Kirkwood Ave. Soma is the perfect place to grab coffee with friends or do homework. They have two separate areas for both occasions. One is the atrium which has chairs and small tables to chat with the sound of coffee-making in the background. The other is a quieter room in the back that has larger tables and a fireplace. I opt for the unsweetened Matcha Latte with whole milk. Somewhat bending the rules with beverages, but they also have pastries!

Bloomington Music Expo, Cosmic Songwriter Festival set for this week

By Helen Rummel hrummel@iu.edu | @helenrummel

As the start of summer approache, those enjoying quieter nights in Bloomington may be looking for more to do.

The Bloomington Music Expo and the Cosmic Songwriter Festival will kick off this week, with the Songwriter Festival beginning events on

Wednesday and the Bloomington Music Expo coming on Saturday. Both events promise live music across a variety of genres from alt-pop to folk. The Cosmic Songwriter Festival, presented by The Cosmic Songwriters Club, will feature both local and nationally known artists at five Bloomington venues over four days. In total, the festi-

val will feature 30 performers such as S.G. Goodman, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Jason Wilber and The Local Honeys. Venues will include The Orbit Room, The Bluebird, Blockhouse Bar and Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Tickets are available on the festival’s website. While festival passes are currently sold out, music lovers can still purchase tickets for most of

the individual shows. The Bloomington Music Expo will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Switchyard Park. The expo, which is free to attend, will feature live music, food and plenty of musical memorabilia available for purchase. Saturday’s artists include Matt Lundquist, Rickie Maxwell, Hazy Hollows, Amanda Webb, Millaze and Lenox Monroe.

MATT BYRNE | IDS

The Vinny Pancini sandwich from Dagwood’s Deli & Sub Shop is photographed May 11, 2023. There are restaurants-galore in Bloomington’s scenic and large downtown area.

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

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.

Episcopal (Anglican)

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: 10:15 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

Church of God (Anderson Affiliated)

Stoneybrook Community Church of God

3701 N. Stoneybrook Blvd. stoneybrookccog.org

facebook.com/StoneyBrookCCOG

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

10 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.

Interim Pastor

Mitch Ripley,

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

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

Bahá’í Association of IU

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.”

Regular Services/Devotional Meetings:

Sunday:

10:40 a.m. @ Bloomington Bahá’í Center

Please call or contact through our website for other meetings/activities

Karen 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

United Methodist

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

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.

Woelmer, Pastor

Richard

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

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

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

Mennonite

Mennonite Fellowship of Bloomington

2420 E. Third St. 812-646-2441 bloomingtonmenno.org

facebook.com/Mennonite-

Fellowship-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

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

205 E. Kirkwood Ave. 812-332-4459 fccbloomington.org

Sunday: 10 a.m.

We are an inclusive community of people who are diverse in thought and unified in spirit. We are an LGBTQIA+ welcoming and affirming congregation known for our excellent music and commitment to justice. Our worship services will not only lift your spirit, but also engage your mind. You are welcome!

Pastor Kyrmen Rea, Senior Pastor Pastor Sarah Lynne Gershon, Student Associate Pastor Jan Harrington, Director of Music

Horoscope

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today is a 7 - Imagine, plan and prepare. Consider things from a higher perspective. Complete one phase and begin another. Discover exciting opportunities in unexpected places. Enjoy relaxing rituals.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today is an 8 - Community efforts can take off. Coordinate moves with your team for lasting value. Adapt to unexpected plans. Keep an open mind. Have fun together.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today is a 9 - Discover professional opportunities hiding underneath a change. Work with trusted allies and advisors. A dreamy situation comes together in your network of conversations.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today is an 8 - Answer the call of the wild. Dreamy trails beckon. Connect with an inspiring teacher; maybe a body of water. Explore, investigate and study.

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Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today is a 9 - Grab a lucrative opportunity together. Review budgets and finances. Discuss dreams for the future, and advance shared goals. Invent exciting possibilities in conversation.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today is an 8 - Collaboration and coordination lead to simple solutions. Discover amazing potential in conversation. Talk about dreams and possibilities. Listening can be more powerful than speaking.

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Sagittarius (Nov.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today is a 7 - Reorganize and reinvent your spaces. Home improvement projects satisfy. Beautify your surroundings. Imagine the potential. Listen and support someone who could use it.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today is an 8 - Creative muses serenade you, when you listen for them. Get carried away by a fascinating thread. Participate in a larger conversation. Express your vision.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today is a 9 - Take advantage of great conditions for moneymaking. Focus on generating value. Communication channels are open. Grab a lucky break. Dreams seem within reach.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today is an 8 - You see creative possibilities everywhere. Grab an opportunity when it presents itself. Build your unique and valuable contribution. Follow your intuition and heart.

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