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IU-Bloomington to add chancellor, faculty fellow

By Natalie Ftizgibbons natfitzg@iu.edu

The IU Board of Trustees approved two new university leadership positions June 14 during the second and final day of the board’s summer meeting. IU President Pamela Whitten will reinstate a chancellor position to the president’s cabinet and add a faculty fellow position to the Office of the President.

Whitten stated in an email the Bloomington campus needs a chancellor again due to the “the challenges of higher education paired with the size and complexity” of the campus.

“Every other IU campus, from Indianapolis to all regionals, are well-served by both a chancellor and an academic affairs vice chancellor,” Whitten wrote. “As the university’s flagship campus, Bloomington deserves this same level of resource and attention.”

Kenneth Gros Louis was IU Bloomington’s last chancellor from 2004 to January 2006. His title was then changed to University Chancellor Emeritus. Before Gros Louis, Louis Sharon Brehm served as chancellor from 2001-2003, according to IU Executive Director of Media Relations Mark Bode.

In the years without a chancellor, the IU president took the responsibilities of president and chancellor, Whitten wrote.

The chancellor’s role will focus on collaborating with the campus community to

increase faculty participation in decision-making. Additionally, the chancellor will make communication on campus initiatives, challenges and higher education a priority, according to Whitten’s statement.

The chancellor will also oversee Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, student life and campus finances.

“In the end, the chancellor’s impact will be felt in stronger relationships, a more harmonious campus and successful attainment of the IU 2030 strategic plan,” Whitten wrote.

The chancellor will report to Whitten and oversee the Office of the Provost. According to Whitten’s statement,

a search committee, including her and the Bloomington Faculty Council, will be formed immediately to find the upcoming chancellor.

“I am confident that faculty insights will help us find a leader whose professional achievements and familiarity with our unique campus culture will inform a desire for a rich understanding of the prevailing issues and a commitment to collaborative resolutions,“ Whitten wrote.

The search for the faculty fellow will also begin immediately. The role of the faculty fellow will involve working with Whitten, her cabinet and faculty leaders to see they “engage fully to ensure

the principles of shared governance are embraced and maintained,” according to Whitten’s statement.

According to the statement, the fellow will develop relationships with faculty leadership across all IU campuses and create “organizational opportunities.”

“I sincerely believe that these two vital additions will begin the process of unlocking the unlimited potential of our campus and securing its flagship status,” Whitten wrote.

The Board of Trustees also released a press release Friday, in which chair Quinn Buckner said they “applaud” Whitten’s “bold initiative” to reestablish the chancellor

Indiana swim and dive sends initial 11 athletes to 2024 Paris Olympics

By Mateo Fuentes-Rohwer

matfuent@iu.edu | @mfr0617

With the start of the Olympics only a little over a month away, Indiana will send 11 swimming and diving representatives to the 2024 Paris Games, with more athletes capable of joining the list at a later date. Seven of the 11 athletes earned qualification in the U.S. Olympic Swimming and Diving Trials, which spanned from June 15-23.

Former Hoosier standout Lilly King was the first to clinch her berth to the Olympics for Team USA after winning the 100-meter breaststroke event. This summer will mark King’s third Olympic games, as she attempts to extend her record as Indiana’s all-time leading medal winner among women’s athletes.

Jessica Parratto joins King in becoming another former Hoosier to reach her third Olympic games, qualifying in the synchronized 10-meter event alongside her partner Delaney Schnell. The pairing captured a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo games in the same event.

Indiana rising senior Carson Tyler will compete in the 3-meter springboard and 10-meter platform event in his first Olympic games. In his junior season, Tyler won the NCAA title and Big Ten Championship for both events he will compete in at the Olympics.

Joining Tyler in the 3-meter springboard event is former Indiana diver Andrew Capobianco, who is set to compete in his second Olympic games. His first appearance in the Olympics was at the 2020 Tokyo Games, where he attained a silver medal in the synchronized 3-meter event. The inclusion of Parratto, Tyler and Capobianco on the Olympic roster means Indiana has sent a diver to every Summer Olympics since 1964.

Rising senior Josh Matheny was included in the final 26-man roster for Team USA after finishing second in the 200-meter breaststroke, a place that did not guarantee qualification. Fellow rising senior Anna Peplowski faced a similar situation

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to Matheny after not guaranteeing placement with her fifth-place finish in the 200-meter freestyle, but her name was announced on the women’s roster June 22.

At Indiana, both Matheny and Peplowski have experienced great success. Matheny is a two-time NCAA medalist and three-time Big Ten Champion, while Peplowski medaled twice at the NCAA Championships last season and broke program records in six separate events.

Blake Pieroni was the final Hoosier representative to qualify for Team USA from the Olympic Trials.  After placing sixth in the 200-meter freestyle, Pieroni will compete in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay in his third appearance at the Olympics.

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swim in the trials will also be representing Indiana. Open water swimmer Mariah Denigan, a rising senior at Indiana, will be the only one competing for Team USA.

Rising seniors Rafael Miroslaw and Tomer Frankel will swim for Germany and Israel, respectively, and rising junior Kai van Westering will compete for the Netherlands.

The full list of Indiana representatives has yet to be finalized, with certain international athletes still able to qualify for the 2024 Paris Games.

The Indiana representatives will begin their journey to a gold medal July 26 in Paris, France.

This story was originally published June 24, 2024.

position at IU and add the faculty fellow position. The release said the chancellor position would “ideally” be filled by someone familiar with IU-Bloomington.

Although the motion to allow Whitten to appoint a chancellor was unanimous, trustee Vivian Winston said during the meeting she was only in favor if the person appointed has “strong Bloomington ties.”

Whitten’s statement also shared how the Cooley Law Firm has been selected to “conduct the assessment” of the events at Dunn Meadow.

The Cooley Law Firm is located in California and practices in corporate, litigation, regulatory and intellectual

property law. According to her statement, Whitten and her leadership team are “committed to acting on the study’s findings when presented.”

In a May 15 Board of Trustees statement affirming their support for Whitten, the board said Whitten agreed to administer an independent review of the “campus climate.” It has been two months since the pro-Palestine encampment at Dunn Meadow started April 25. On April 25 and 27, Indiana State Police and IU Police arrested 57 protesters. Since then, most of the arrested protesters’ criminal charges have been dropped.

On April 24, an ad hoc committee approved a new policy to prohibit the use of temporary structures in Dunn Meadow without prior approval. It came one day before the start of the encampment. Previous recommendations held the ad hoc committee, convened to “give continuing advice on changes to policy,” should consist of the IU Student Government president, the Bloomington Faculty Council president pro tem and a member designated by the provost.

“My intention with this new plan for Bloomington is to ensure we have strong and dedicated leadership to guarantee that all voices play a part in our path forward,” Whitten wrote.

This story was originally published June 14, 2024.

Palestinian students share experiences on campus since Oct. 7 Hamas attack

Anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian hate crimes have increased 180% since Oct. 7.

By Gentry Keener gekeener@iu.edu

Editor’s Note: This story contains discussions of Islamophobia and hatred and violence toward Palestinian people.

IU junior Ranya Barham returned home to her Bloomington townhome late Oct. 14, 2023. She grabbed her mail from outside. As the black door of the mailbox flopped down, she saw a small index card waiting for her. It was a handwritten note scribbled in blue ink that said, "So you support the beheading of babies?"

The last week had been a whirlwind of emotions and grieving. On the morning of Oct. 7, 2023, the militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from land and air — killing about 1,200 people and taking more than 240 hostages, according to the Israeli government. About 120 hostages are still being held by Hamas, Israeli officials believe. Israel retaliated immediately, killing more than 36,700 Palestinians civilians and combatants in Gaza in

the ensuing conflict as of June 11, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. As she looked up at the Palestinian flag hanging in her window, she suddenly felt like a target had been placed on her back. Her family is from Qalqilya in the West Bank, and some of her family still lives there. With her roommates away for the weekend, she went inside and locked the door quickly. She never felt like anyone would enter her house, but that didn't stop the uneasy feeling from stirring in her stomach. The feeling stemmed from the thought that if something did happen to her, she didn’t feel like anyone in power at IU would do anything to help her.

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IU Board of Trustees chair Quinn Buckner watches IU President Pamela Whitten speak during the trustees meeting June 14, 2024, in Henke Hall in Bloomington. The IU Board of Trustees approved two new university leadership positions June 14 during the second and final day of

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Prosecutor’s Office drops charges against 55 protesters

By Jack Forrest jhforres@iu.edu | @byjackforrest

The Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office will not file criminal charges against 55 protesters arrested in Dunn Meadow on April 25 and 27 for criminal trespass, Chief Deputy Prosecutor Jeff Kehr said in a statement May 31. 57 total protesters were arrested.

The decision was based on, among other reasons, the “constitutionally dubious process by which the University passed and enforced its new policy regarding structures in Dunn Meadow,” Kehr said in the statement.

IU changed a policy per-

mitting unauthorized structures, like tents, in Dunn Meadow on April 24, one day before the start of a pro-Palestinian encampment.

“Throughout the events of the past several months, including public safety actions in Dunn Meadow, IU has prioritized the safety and security of the campus community,” an IU spokesperson said in a statement. “IU will continue to enforce policies that prioritize the safety of our community alongside the protection of free speech.”Out of the 57 protesters arrested, 56 were arrested for criminal trespass after violating the new policy and received at least

a one-year campus ban. Two of the 56 were also arrested for resisting law enforcement, including one protester additionally charged with battery against a public safety official by the Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office.

Another protester, not charged with criminal trespass, was arrested only for criminal recklessness.

Kehr did not immediately respond to request for clarification on if prosecutors will pursue charges against the protester arrested for criminal recklessness.

The prosecutor’s office also reviewed reports, affidavits, videos and photos from both IU Police and Indiana

Bloomington declared ‘safe haven’ for gender-affirming healthcare

By Grace Romine gmromine@iu.edu

The city of Bloomington has now been declared a safe space for those seeking gender-affirming health care, as the Bloomington City Council adopted Resolution 2024-14, in an eightto-zero vote during its session the night of June 12. The resolution was sponsored by councilmembers Courtney Daily and Matt Flaherty.

The resolution was written in response to Senate Bill 480, passed by the Indiana General Assembly in 2023, which bans genderaffirming healthcare for transgender and gender-diverse individuals under the age of 18 in Indiana. Section one of Resolution 2024-14

defines gender-affirming health care as any combination of services — medical, surgical, mental health and non-medical — which support and affirm someone’s gender identity.

State Sen. Shelli Yoder (D-District 40), who represents Bloomington, released a statement ahead of the council vote declaring her support for the resolution.

“We know that our transgender youth tragically have higher rates of depression and suicide. We must protect the rights of parents, youth and their doctors to make medical decisions with well-established, scientifically backed guidance without interference from politicians,” Yoder said in the statement. “Bloomington has a long history of be-

ing welcoming and treating people better than the state legislature, and I urge our Councilors to vote tonight to uphold that history by supporting the resolution.”

The now-adopted resolution declares the city of Bloomington a safe haven for gender-affirming care; recommends city personnel not penalize any individual or organization providing or receiving gender affirming healthcare; and says any state law or regulation which imposes civil liability or penalties on those providing or receiving gender affirming care be enforced with low priority. The resolution, however, is nonbinding.

This story was originally published June 17, 2024.

State Police, the agencies which made the arrests. Kehr wrote the state is unlikely to be able to convict those charged with trespass based on the evidence.

“To attempt to do so would be a poor use of limited resources and wholly inconsistent with the sound exercise of prosecutorial discretion,” Kehr wrote.

On May 14, prosecutors dismissed a disorderly conduct charge against Tom Sweeney, who was arrested during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Dunn Meadow on April 8.

This story was originally published May 31, 2024.

IU sued over 'bias incident' policy

By Madelyn Hanes mrhanes@iu.edu | @madelynrhanes

Speech First, a nationwide free speech organization, filed a federal lawsuit May 29 in the U.S. District Court of Southern District of Indiana against IU President Pamela Whitten, IU Board of Trustees and many IU administrators challenging the university’s “bias incident” reporting system.

The lawsuit alleges the university is violating students’ First and 14th Amendment rights. In a press release, Speech First wrote the bias incident policy is designed to “deter, discourage and otherwise prevent students from expressing disfavored views.”

Speech First claims IU uses an unclear definition of a “bias incident” and the policy is broad enough that students can report anything offensive, even if it’s a countering opinion, according to the release.

IU defines a bias incident as “any conduct, speech, or expression, motivated in whole or in part by bias or prejudice meant to intimidate, demean, mock, degrade, marginalize, or threaten individuals or groups based on that individual or group’s actual or perceived identities.”

Students can report a bias incident they experienced or witnessed by filling out the report form, and trained university officials typically respond back after one to two business days.

IU Executive Director for Media Relations Mark Bode said IU does not comment on pending litigation.

“The University is well

aware their Bias Incident Policy will inevitably lead to student self-censorship and the elimination of dissenting ideas,” Speech First Executive Director Cherise Trump said in the release. “This is not only an unconstitutional abuse of government power, but it goes against the core principles America was founded on.”

The press release states that students should have a right to express their opinion without fear of retaliation, and students shouldn’t face displinary actions against their opinion.

“Indiana University has a history of hostility towards views that dissent from the dominant ideology that rules their administration and faculty,” Trump said in the release. “From sabotaging student events, to undermining student attempts to provide alternative views to their peers, IU has operated unchecked for too long.”

The release states that taxpayers should be furious that their money is funding a “tyrannical” administration.

Speech First has also challenged bias incident policies at the University of Texas, University of Michigan and University of Central Florida. Each of these cases was settled.

In the last year, IU has had other controversies related to free speech on campus, including Palestinian abstract artist Samia Halaby art show’s cancellation, Miko Peled and Mosab Hassan Yousef’s event cancellations and the protest taking place in Dunn Meadow.

This story was originally published June 12, 2024.

AG Todd Rokita threatens legal action over undocumented immigrant policy

By Theo Hawkins sohawkin@iu.edu

In a letter sent to Monroe County Sheriff Ruben Marté on May 14, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita demanded Monroe County rescind its local U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement policy. Rokita threatened legal action against the county “to compel its compliance with Indiana law” if he does not receive confirmation the policy has been rescinded by July 1.

The Monroe County directive in question allows undocumented immigrants to be released from jail without being held for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement if they have connections to Monroe County and have been charged with lowlevel crimes. The policy has been part of Monroe County jail directives since 2014. In 2018, it was reviewed again and approved to stay by thensheriff Brad Swain.

In 2020, according to the Herald-Times and Indiana Public Media, Swain said his administration would still recognize an existing ICE flag on someone’s record and honor a specific ICE request to hold an individual, regardless of whether they had been booked on low-level charges. When someone is booked, Swain said, fingerprint information collected by the department enters a database accessible by ICE; federal immigration officials may then request Monroe County hold a detainee until ICE officials arrive, with a federal limit of up to 48 hours. Swain told

the Herald-Times there is no signed agreement between ICE and the Monroe County Sheriff’s department regarding detainments, and holds on detainees are merely a courtesy. He said he would consider a person’s personal connections to Monroe County, prior criminal history and potential community security risk of release when determining whether he would detain someone for ICE.

Rokita claimed in the letter that this directive violates a federal statute that prohibits states from limiting the sharing of citizenship information with federal immigration officials. However, the directive does not address information sharing at all; it only gives the Monroe County Jail the discretion not to keep a detainee who would otherwise be eligible for release due to an acquittal, a posting of bond or other qualifier under state law. The department continues to use the ICE-accessible fingerprint

database.

A new state law signed by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb in March gives Rokita the authority and capacity to take legal action against governments and universities that don’t comply with “statutes requiring cooperation with federal immigration officials.” The law, which Rokita cited in his letter, takes effect July 1. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department was not immediately available for comment, but Chief Deputy Phil Parker previously wrote to Indiana Public Media that “the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is currently engaged with the Attorney General’s office to determine the underlying issues associated with Attorney General Rokita’s letter.” Rokita also sent letters to city officials in East Chicago, Gary and West Lafayette, threatening legal action over similar policies.

This story was originally published June 9, 2024.

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Arrested protesters wait to go on an IU bus on East Seventh Street on April 25, 2024, in Bloomington. The Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office will not file criminal charges against 55 protesters arrested in Dunn Meadow on April 25 and 27 for criminal trespass, Chief Deputy Prosecutor Jeff Kehr said in a statement May 31.

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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita speaks to supporters at the Nov. 16, 2021 at the Indiana Statehouse. Rokita threatened legal action against the Monroe County sheriff over the county’s undocumented immigrant policy in a letter May 14.

Protesters disrupt IU Board of Trustees meeting

By Jack Forrest and Theo Hawkins news@idsnews.com

Protesters disrupted the second and final day of the IU Board of Trustees meeting June 14 from both outside and inside Henke Hall of Champions in Memorial Stadium, where the meeting took place.

The rally was organized by the IU Divestment Coalition, Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition, Jewish Voice for Peace Indiana and the IU Faculty Rapid Response Group. They gathered outside for a rally to demand the board terminate IU President Pamela Whitten’s presidency.

Protesters began to convene outside around 9 a.m., and 20 minutes into the start of the meeting, they started to chant. At its peak, the outdoor protest had about 60 participants. Protesters wore stickers reading “no confidence” and carried signs, including one which read, “Whitten resign.”

Several demonstrators outside gave short speeches using a megaphone. They called for Whitten to be fired from her position over a variety of grievances and reminded the crowd that the IU Board of Trustees has the authority to terminate her five-year contract at any time.

Other protesters outside described their experiences during the arrests that took place at Dunn Meadow on

April 25 and 27. They spoke on being detained and even injured by police while being arrested.

IU professor emeritus Russ Skiba said over the megaphone that IU needs a president who will defend the university against SEA 202, which will increase state legislative oversight on Indiana’s public universities and change criteria for tenure. It takes effect July 1.

IU professor Heather Akou, who was arrested in Dunn Meadow on April 27, described her experience and criticized police at other pro-Palestine protests around the country. She said she felt, as both a professor and a human being, that she had a responsibility to speak up.

“I can’t work in these conditions, and I trust that you feel the same,” Akou said.

Others used the megaphone to lead chants. Chants included “Fire Pamela,” “Pamela has got to go” and “When I say ‘Pam’, you say ‘bye.’” Their chants could be heard from inside Henke Hall.

Anne Kavalerchik, a graduate student affiliated with JVP and the IGWC, said the protest outside was able to happen because they were all unified in their demand for Whitten to be fired.

“Ever since we knew that a Board of Trustees meeting was coming, we knew that we couldn’t allow that to be business as usual, and we

really had to make our voice heard to the Board of Trustees that Pamela Whitten is not fit to lead this institution,” Kavalerchik said.

Around 10 pro-Palestine protesters sat inside Henke Hall with signs, including ones which read, “IU: Divest from Crane” and “History is watching.” When Whitten began to deliver her report to the board, protesters in the audience started to stand up one at a time and shouted statements condemning IU’s partnership with Naval Surface Warfare Center – Crane Division and IU’s decision to send Indiana State Police to arrest protesters April 25 and 27.

“Ma’am, the trustees don’t condone that,” trustees chair Quinn Buckner said regarding the first protester shouting.

Officials escorted all protesters who shouted outside.

According to the rules for trustees meeting attendees, people may not disrupt the meeting with noisemakers, demonstrations or chanting.

After three more protesters shouted, Buckner asked protesters to refrain from shouting.

“We don’t disrespect each other this way, so I please ask that you refrain from standing with your statements,” Buckner said. “If you’ve got a sign, that’s great. But standing and interrupting another human being is not the way to solve any of the problems.”

Whitten resumed after

Buckner’s statement, and then another protester stood and shouted. Buckner then said the remainder of Whitten’s remarks would be added to the meeting’s minutes. Chairs of the University Faculty Council then began their reports to the board. Protesters continued to intermittently interrupt the speakers.

Around 10:10 a.m., Buckner announced he would be adjourning the meeting.

“I’m going to adjourn this meeting. We’re going to move because we have business to do,” Buckner said. “I get what others are feeling, I

get it, but we need to do business, and I want to make sure you’re heard.”

The trustees, Whitten, UFC chairs and other officials moved into a different room and resumed around 15 minutes later, livestreaming their discussion into Henke Hall.

“To ensure IU’s campuses consistently welcome the freedom of expression, we have long applied conditions related to the time, place and manner of such displays to ensure the safety of the campus community and the continuity of our academic

mission,” IU Executive Director for Media Relations Mark Bode said in a statement to the Indiana Daily Student. “Because today’s demonstration clearly disrupted that mission, the meeting was reconvened in a different room and livestreamed to the attending public to allow the Board of Trustees to continue the business of the university. The Board was undeterred and carried on with a productive agenda for the people of Indiana.”

This story was originally published June 14, 2024.

Shared governance, policy, more discussed at IU trustees meeting

By Jack Forrest jhforres@iu.edu | @byjackforrest

The IU Board of Trustees met June 13 and 14 in Memorial Stadium’s Henke Hall of Champions for their summer meeting. They held two executive sessions the morning of June 13, including one with IU President Pamela Whitten, according to the meeting agenda. Executive sessions are not open to the public. They may only be held for specific reasons, according to Indiana’s Open Door Law.

The June 13 executive sessions were held to discuss the initiation of litigation or litigation that is pending or has been threatened in writing; to discuss of the assessment, design and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans and systems; to receive information about and interview prospective employees; and to discuss classified or confidential records.

The remaining sessions were open to the public, although parts were disrupted by protesters supporting Palestine and the termination of Whitten’s presidency on June 14. Here are some of the key policies and topics the board approved or discussed.

Expressive activity and Academic Appointee Responsibilities and

Conduct Policies At the end of the Academic Affairs and University Policies Committee session May 13, Jeremy Morris, chair of the committee, said they’ve begun the process of creating a new policy to address expressive activity at all IU campuses.

On April 24, an ad hoc committee approved a new policy to prohibit the use of temporary structures in Dunn Meadow without prior approval.

The ad hoc committee consisted of four administrators, according to faculty sources and multiple media outlets. Previous recommendations held an ad hoc committee to “give continuing advice on changes to policy” should consist of the IU Student Government president, the Bloomington Faculty Council president pro tem and a member designated by the provost.

Indiana State Police and IU Police then arrested 57 protesters at the pro-Palestine encampment April 25 and 27 in Dunn Meadow, charging them with criminal trespass for violating the policy and handing out campus bans of at least one year.

The Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office later dropped charges against those arrested for criminal trespass.

Morris did not specifically mention the protest, the ad hoc committee or the arrests.

Morris said he met with University Faculty Council co-chairs May 30 to discuss how they could strengthen shared governance on all campuses.

He said the new policy will connect to the existing 1969 assembly ground policy. The board will also ask for feedback from stakeholders including faculty, students and administrators over the next weeks, Morris said.

Morris also discussed ACA-33, the Academic Appointee Responsibilities and Conduct policy. The UFC voted on changes to the policy, but he said the board wants to ensure shared governance between them and the council.

In December 2023, IU Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs Carrie Docherty suspended professor Abdulkader Sinno for allegedly misrepresenting an event for the Palestine Solidarity Committee as an academic event on a room reservation request form.

Faculty said in January that Docherty violated ACA33, which states “A campus faculty governance organization may have a policy that includes the involvement of a faculty advisory body in the decision to impose severe sanctions.” IU-Bloomington has a Faculty Misconduct Review Committee that hears complaints against faculty then makes a recommendation on a course of action,

though administrators have the final say.

The IU Faculty Board of Review later found Docherty violated IU policy by not referring the matter to the FMRC first.

The trustees did not vote on any changes to the expressive activity policy or ACA-33 during the meeting.

IU-Bloomington Chancellor and faculty fellow

The board approved the creation of two positions on June 14 — an IUB chancellor and faculty fellow.

Whitten said in a statement IUB needs a chancellor due to “the challenges of higher education paired with the size and complexity” of its campus.

The chancellor will oversee the Office of the Provost, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, student life and finances. They will also work to increase faculty participation in decision-making, according to Whitten’s statement.

The position of IUB chancellor was last held by Kenneth Gros Louis from 2004 to January 2006.

A search committee including Whitten and the BFC will begin immediately, according to Whitten’s statement.

The faculty fellow will work with Whitten, her cabinet and faculty to “ensure the principles of shared gov-

ernance are embraced and maintained,” according to her statement.

The motion to approve the positions was unanimous, but trustee Vivian Winston said she was only in favor if the chancellor appointed “has strong Bloomington ties.”

Independent review of campus climate update

Whitten also announced June 14 that Cooley Law Firm will conduct an independent review of “the events in Dunn Meadow.” The Californiabased firm practices in corporate, litigation, regulatory and intellectual property law. According to her statement, Whitten and her leadership team are “committed to acting on the study’s findings when presented.” In a May 15 Board of Trustees statement, the board said Whitten agreed to administer an independent review of the “campus climate.”

Faculty, students and other groups have criticized the university’s response to the protests, both in written statements and votes. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana also filed a lawsuit May 3 against the trustees and Whitten to challenge campus bans for three people arrested at the encampment.

Reports from trustees chair, president and faculty council presidents Although they were briefly

interrupted by protesters on June 14, trustees chair Quinn Buckner, Whitten and University Faculty Council cochairs Colin Johnson, Carolyn Schult and Philip Goff delivered reports to the board. Buckner spoke highly of the board and Whitten, despite what he said some call “the toughest time in the history to be in higher education” due to funding troubles, low enrollment and criticisms of its value.

“I suspect that everyone in here believes that this university is entirely capable of being counted on the best universities in the nation, but we’ve got work to do,” Buckner said. “Making the climb that takes the right players and requires the right leaders, right here. I believe President Whitten is that leader.” Buckner said communication within the university can “always be improved” and briefly mentioned the expressive activities policy.

“I’m proud of the way our committees have assessed the elements of the policies that caused confusion and look forward to bringing clarity ahead of the academic year,” Buckner said. He said IU campuses will be places safe for people and freedom of expression under the new policy. Some members of the audience laughed at this remark.

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A protester yells out during a rally calling for the termination of IU President Pamela Whitten outside the Board of Trustees meeting June 14, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. At its peak, around 60 protesters attended the rally outside.

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Protesters holding signs chant “Free, free Palestine” after others were escorted out for interrupting the Board of Trustees meeting with speeches June 14, 2024, inside Henke Hall in Bloomington. Outside, other protesters gathered and could be heard inside the room during the meeting, as well.

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Buckner said although he believes Whitten can bring IU to new heights, she can’t do it alone. He said as Whitten “leans in” with solutions, the faculty should lean in, as well, for respectful and successful collaboration.

After being disrupted by protesters, Whitten delivered her report in full in another room, which was livestreamed to Henke Hall.

She too discussed universities being under pressure, saying that was a factor in why she was hired. She said this “climate of uncertainty” has grown since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel. The militant group killed about 1,200 people and took about 240 hostages, according to the Israeli government.

Israel retaliated immediately, killing more than 37,600 Palestinians civilians and combatants in Gaza to date in the ensuing conflict, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.

IU policies due to impending legislation on June 13.

Senate Enrolled Act 202 will change the criteria for tenure to “increase intellectual diversity” among higher education. It will also require review of tenured professors every five years based on criteria the board will establish. The controversial bill has received backlash from IU faculty and administrators, with Whitten saying in February the university was “deeply concerned” about its language.

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“A climate of uncertainty has only been exacerbated by a world that has been on fire since the events of Oct. 7,” Whitten said. “The flames have grown brightest in major cities and on college campuses, as the effects of nationwide organizing efforts have developed.”

Whitten said she was left “stunned” by the faculty vote of no confidence in her, but she forced herself to examine their perspective. IUB faculty overwhelmingly passed votes of no confidence April 16 in Whitten, Provost Rahul Shrivastav and Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs

Carrie Docherty. Whitten said her administration realized they needed to do something differently, which led to her recommendation to create the IUB chancellor and faculty fellow positions.

Whitten said members of her cabinet will meet with IUB deans the week of June 17 to discuss how to improve things for faculty. They will begin to meet regularly, Whitten said.

During reviews of Human Resources, Planning and Facilities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, she said administration identified areas of improvement, and they will continue reviews of other administrative offices.

Additionally, HEA1179 will require the board to prohibit IU employees and contractors from making a public statement in their official capacity, unless it relates to the university or a university event or is approved by the trustees.

Both SEA202 and HEA1179 take effect July 1. Prather also proposed revisions to IU’s nepotism and conflict of interest provisions to comply with the federal Chips and Science Act.

The trustees approved the changes to university policies in response to SEA202, HEA1179 and the Chips and Science Act.

Change in delegation of authority

The board voted to allow Whitten to make the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer the “responsible administrator” of four policies. Todd Richardson currently holds the position.

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BFC chair Colin Johnson spoke next, mentioning faculty’s lack of confidence in the administration. He recounted being asked “what is going on at Indiana” by friends and colleagues from other universities, which he said was both embarrassing and unprecedented in his nearly-20 years as IU faculty.

He said channels of communication between UFC chairs and the board have been narrow, and he could not recap all of faculty’s concerns from the last months and years. Johnson added campus morale is “alarmingly low,” following years of “tone deaf internal communications” and the events in Dunn Meadow in April.

Johnson said continuing down the current path is not an option if the goal is to best serve the institution.

A responsible administrator has approval authority for a policy and is accountable for its substance and compliance with administrative policies under the administrator’s jurisdiction. The board is currently the responsible administrator of those policies.

The four policies are: UA01, about non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action policies; ACA53, about retirement policy for executives and high policymakers; HR-12-20, about conditions for cooperation between employee organizations and IU administration; and HR-12-70, about which employee unions are recognized by the university.

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Carolyn Schult, the UFC co-chair representing regional campuses, echoed similar sentiments.

Schult thanked Morris for meeting with the UFC on May 30 regarding policies, but she said, until recently, faculty concerns she expressed to the board didn’t receive a response.

Schult, who, like Johnson will be leaving her position July 1, said the board and faculty need “reciprocal, responsible” communication going forward.

Philip Goff, the UFC chair representing IUPUI, too emphasized the need for shared governance. He said addressing this problem will produce a way forward for IU.

“I encourage you to seek out and hear more voices, including those in Indianapolis and the regional campuses,” Goff said.

He also said it has proven difficult to replace retiring faculty due to the state’s political climate.

Goff will be the final president of the IUPUI Faculty Council and the first president of the IU-Indianapolis Faculty Council. He concluded his report by discussing the impending change of IUPUI into IUI on July 1.

SEA202, HEA1179 and Chips and Science Act

IU Vice President and General Counsel Anthony Prather proposed changes to

New architectural projects

Capital Planning and Facilities Vice President Thomas Morrison presented plans on June 14 for projects and architectural designs.

The trustees approved plans for a new IU-Indianapolis athletics center to complement existing facilities. Morrison described it as “one of the true needs of the Indianapolis campus.” The 4,500-seat center’s primary function will be an NCAA Division-1 basketball and volleyball venue but can accommodate other sports. It will cost $110 million, with $89 million coming from the state and $21 million from campus funds. Morrison estimated it would be completed fall of 2026. The board approved the 2025 repair and rehabilitation plan for facilities across campuses. The $48,232,281 project will be funded by state appropriations and student fees. They approved renovations projects at the IUI School of Medicine for IUB chemistry teaching labs and air handling units and for improved cooling capacity at IUB chilled water plants. They also approved designs for an IUI Science Laboratory expansion and renovation.

This story was originally published June 16, 2024.

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We’ve pushed Biden on the issues — he just won’t budge

Joey Sills (he/him)

is a senior majoring in English and minoring in political science

In the White House Rose Garden on May 20, President Joe Biden, speaking in recognition of Jewish Heritage Month, reiterated his staunch support for Israel. He condemned the International Criminal Court prosecutor’s assertion that Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, were guilty of war crimes.

“What’s happening is not a genocide,” Biden said. “We reject that.”

Six days later, Israel launched an airstrike in the Palestinian city Rafah, which killed, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, at least 45 civilians, most of whom were women and children, and injured many dozens more. According to first responders and journalists on the ground, the people of Rafah, taking shelter in a tent camp, were literally burned alive by the bombs. Israel, predictably, denied striking the tent camp. Earlier in the month, Biden claimed that an invasion of Rafah would be crossing his “red line,” and, were such an invasion to occur, the U.S. would be ready to stop supplying Israel with weapons. Despite this, he has since made it clear that the airstrike has done nothing to falter the U.S.’s moral and financial support.

You’ll surely remember that one of the main selling points liberals used to convince progressives to vote for Biden in November 2020, besides the fact that former President Donald Trump was a whole lot worse, was that we could “hold his feet to the fire.” Not only were they touting Biden as a progressive candidate in his own right — even one of the most progressive in history — they argued that, if Bernie Sanders supporters really wanted to, they could push him even further to the left. And it worked: Biden was elected, due in large part to younger people who, voting for maybe the second or even first time in their life, decided to hold their tongue and choose the so-called “lesser of two evils.”

Four years later, as we’re

Joaquin Baerga (he/him)

is a sophomore studying journalism

As I reminisce on my first year at IU, I recall how, even before enrolling for classes, I knew I was interested in taking at least one of the rock music history classes offered. My older brother had told me how much fun he had taking them, and I got curious once I saw all the Spotify playlists he had downloaded for the class.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t take any of the classes my first semester. As I was enrolling this past fall for my second semester, though, I remember revising my plan on one of the couches in my floor lounge at Forest Quadrangle and scrambling to replace the courses that had filled up just days before my assigned enrollment date. Almost out of instinct, I swapped one of the filled classes for History of Rock Music II. The first of the three rock history classes begins with the earliest recordings of rock music and goes all the way until the late 1950s, the second focuses on the “classic era” beginning in 1964 and the last covers the 1970s and 1980s. My brother, having taken all three of them, suggested that the second section would be a good starting point. Sure, it would mess with the chronology, but he felt I’d enjoy it more because it included revolutionary, iconic bands I was already familiar with.

On the first day of the class, I wasn’t sure of what to expect. However, as soon as Professor Andy Hollinden showed his great enthusiasm for teaching about music history, I was hooked. Not only that, but seeing how the lectures incorporated listening to music during class time, I knew it was

in the midst of another election cycle, and the second one featuring nominees Joe Biden and Donald Trump, it’s going to be a lot harder for young progressives and leftists to justify voting for any candidate who is any amount of evil. Make no mistake, President Biden is a liberal, and perhaps the most nefarious type of all liberals. He’s the sort that positions himself as a wolf in sheep’s clothing, an old-school Rooseveltian Democrat who, with his working-class background and experience in Washington, is the only one qualified to truly deliver on a progressive platform. He supported raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, forgiving public student loan debt, making college tuition-free for lower-income families, guaranteeing paid sick leave, codifying Roe v. Wade and many other policies that would benefit the lower class and marginalized communities.

But he has nothing to

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show for any of it. All these plans have been stalled, broken and forgotten. Biden, despite having had two years of Democratic majority in both the House of Representatives and Senate, failed to deliver on any of his most progressive policy stances. He has failed to pressure his own party or the Republican Party, has failed to pressure the Supreme Court and has failed to pressure hostile foreign actors like Israel. Liberals would have you believe he’s been inducted among the pantheon of progressive presidents, but he’s hardly done anything to position himself in the history books. But we shouldn’t have expected anything else — the Democratic Party is nothing more than an opposition party. It doesn’t know how to govern, and it has no interest in doing so. But this wasn’t always the case. There’s a famous photo of Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Russell, wherein the president towers over the senator, violating his per-

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sonal space, that has come to represent what was termed the “Johnson treatment.” Washington Star columnist Mary McGrory described it as “an incredible, potent mixture of persuasion, badgering, flattery, threats, reminders of past favors and future advantages.” Johnson oversaw one of the most legislatively active presidencies in history, and he was, in large part, responsible for the passing of such landmark legislation as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Public Broadcasting Act, and Medicare and Medicaid. He knew how to pressure exactly the right people in exactly the right ways, despite the separation of powers that denied him total control.

Franklin D. Roosevelt was similarly successful. In the 1930s, as the Supreme Court kept striking down pertinent New Deal legislation, Roosevelt announced a plan to pack the court with justices that would rule in his favor. The Judicial Procedures Re-

rock history

probably going to be the most fun I’ll have in Ballantine Hall. Not only did I get to listen to music during class, but I also got to do it for homework. I would listen to the music on my walks around campus, and it made the harsh, cold weather more bearable. My walks listening to music also served as interesting periods of reflection. I often recognized unique aspects of songs highlighted in lectures, and I would practice active listening and pick apart the instruments I heard to see how they all worked together, which informed me a lot as a musician. There were

many instances where the professor advised us to pay attention to what each musician was doing to complement each other in a recording, and I tried to do just that. The first two lectures of the semester were a package deal focused solely on the work of The Beatles and the beginning of the so-called “British Invasion” of America. Growing up with a father who is the closest thing to a living, breathing music encyclopedia in my family, I thought I knew most of the important things about “The Beatles.” I quickly found out I was wrong. Perhaps the most interesting thing

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I learned in the class that stuck with me was the large role psychoactive drugs played in their career.

I was also impressed by the rich history behind “The Beatles” American counterpart, “The Beach Boys.” I will confess, before the class I simply knew them as the guys who made “Surfer Girl” and “God Only Knows,” but I was unaware of their leader Brian Wilson’s personal struggles and utter genius, or drummer Dennis Wilson’s relationship with Charles Manson.

The Beach Boys were a group I ended up re-discovering when taking the class, and now they have become

form Bill of 1937, otherwise known as the “court-packing plan,” was constitutional, but it was met with instant opposition across the political aisle. Ultimately, despite never having been implemented, it convinced enough justices on the court to become much more friendly toward Roosevelt’s measures: the threat of radical action alone was the point. FDR played dirty and got exactly what he wanted. Where is this political arm-wringing from Biden and the modern Democratic Party? Why, in the face of internal opposition to an increase to the minimum wage, legislation that is long overdue and would dramatically increase the quality of life for millions of Americans, did Biden simply relent, toss the proposal aside and act as though his hands were tied and there was nothing he could do? Why, when the Supreme Court was set to strike down Biden’s momentous plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loans, did he

one of my favorite bands. As the class went on, I compiled all my favorite songs featured in the class into a playlist. I think there are six or seven songs by the Beach Boys that appear in succession on the playlist, which is a testament to how much I ended up liking their music.

My rock history lectures started at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and ended at 6 p.m. Usually I would grab dinner at the Forest dining hall with my friends around 15 or 30 minutes after class, and I would frequently bring stories from my lecture to the table.

After taking off my noisecancelling headphones that were playing music from the class’s listening list, I would often talk about a new band I discovered or an interesting or shocking fact I learned about a musical act.

I would also frequently write down some side comments the professor made, whether it was during one of his interesting philosophical rants or his short stand-up comedy routines. One moment he would talk about how it’s okay to occasionally feel human and imperfect, and the next he’d be doing a funny impression of Mick Jagger trying to avoid a heated argument with James Brown.

I think the most important aspect I learned from this class was the ability to appreciate music and become a better listener. It was a very fun experience that now motivates me to look for more courses out there that suit my interests that aren’t related to my major.

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This story was originally published June 20, 2024.

not coerce the body the same way FDR or LBJ would have? Why does this so-called “progressive” president refuse to act in his role as party leader and chief representative of the people? And why should we accept this sort of behavior from an elected official simply because the alternative is even worse? Nobody, and especially not the president, is entitled to your vote if they have done nothing to earn it or campaign for it. We’ve done our part, we’ve attempted to push Biden to the left: despite widespread student protests condemning Israel’s violent actions in Gaza and despite a spike in labor strikes across the country calling for better working conditions and higher pay, the president refuses to make concessions to a growing coalition of voters that are, whether the Democratic establishment wishes to admit it or not, proving to be a major component of his quest for continued power. It’s here that Biden and Johnson might have something in common. By the end of LBJ’s presidency in 1968, the Democratic Party was split in two on the issue of the Vietnam War. A large coalition of young voters, those who comprised the “New Left,” were united in their opposition to that war and energized by the president’s seeming lack of empathy regarding it; further, the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., which set off riots across the country, further aided a Republican Party that was seeking to benefit from a split in their opposition’s voting base. I’m certainly not an expert, but I think it’s a safe bet to assume that something similar might happen in November — if and when Trump pulls a Grover Cleveland and succeeds in achieving a second term of office, it will be disastrous for our country. That would absolutely be the worst possible scenario. But, God forbid this should be the case, it will have been entirely Biden and his party’s fault.

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This story was originally published June 3, 2024.

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In April, Indiana University summoned the Indiana State Police to Dunn Meadow to forcibly remove students and faculty violating a new outdoors space “regulation” it had “adopted” just one day earlier. The administration said a 1989 policy report provided the authority for the extraordinary process it used to adopt this regulation, which made significant changes to the rules governing the use of Dunn Meadow, IU’s venerable free speech assembly ground. The 1989 report does no such thing. We were student government leaders during the 1980s and were involved in the process of creating the 1989 report. The preparation of that report reflects the best of the Spirit of Indiana. What happened in April does not. We write to set the record straight. The status of Dunn Meadow as a free speech area was formalized in 1969 when the Board of Trustees designated it as the Indiana University Assembly Ground. Scan the QR code to read the full story online:

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U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event at Martin Luther King Recreation Center on April 18, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With his history of empty progressive promises, Biden has given young, left-leaning voters little reason to wish for a second term.

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COLUMN: Summer movies to look forward to, from comedies to thrillers

By Jay Sharma sharja@iu.edu

So far, 2024 has been a treasure trove for cinema, and it’s easy to see why. The past six months have given us fantastic releases such as “Furiosa,” “Immaculate,” “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” “The Fall Guy” and box office behemoth “Dune: Part Two.” That being said, the next few months may prove to be equally exciting for film enthusiasts (such as myself). Here’s a look at some of my most anticipated releases coming to theaters this summer.

“A Quiet Place: Day One”

The beloved horror series is back with a bang, as Michael Sarnoski and John Krasinski present fans with its third installment, one that serves as a prequel to the main storyline of the first two films. The film depicts what happens on the very first day of sound-sensitive aliens descending to Earth and the catastrophe that ensues. Through the two previous installments, “A Quiet Place” has grossed over $638 million at the global box office, and “Day One” is expected to hit $40 million on opening weekend. Most horror films released this past year have capped at $8-12 million openings, making “Day One”’s predicted numbers somewhat of a breakthrough.

“A Quiet Place: Day One” releases June 28.

“Twisters”

This is something I’m personally excited for because the premise is wildly simplistic. The universal idea of humans-versus-weather is a classic David and Goliath scenario, which couldn’t ap-

peal to me more. The film is set to be an indirect sequel to the 1996 hit “Twister,” but with its own standalone story.

“Twisters” follows a group of storm chasers who risk their lives to test out an experimental weather device in the face of multiple storm systems that converge over central Oklahoma. With a star-studded cast in Glen Powell from “Anyone But You,” Kiernan Shipka from “Flowers in the Attic” and Anthony Ramos from “In the Heights.” Director Lee Isaac Chung wants audiences to realize that storm chasers come from all walks of life.

“Twisters” storms into theaters July 19.

“Despicable Me 4” A film series that needs no introduction is finally back with its fourth installment after a seven-year lapse since the release of its predecessor. Following Steve Carell’s Gru and his family, the film introduces antagonists Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) and Valentina (Sofia Vergara). While development on the film began in September 2017, it was only officially confirmed in February 2022.

Gru Jr., a new addition to the family, is bent on tormenting his dad, something that is likely to introduce conflict in the film. “Despicable Me 4” comes to theaters July 3.

“Deadpool & Wolverine”

To me, this could be the biggest MCU movie Marvel has graced the public with in years. After the mediocre performances delivered by films such as “Eternals,” “The Marvels” and “Madame Web,” Marvel may have finally found its footing.

COLUMN:

By Miranda Miller mm163@iu.edu

“I am very concerned about the future of my culture, which is clubbing. This is a dying art,” Tinx, the host of “It’s Me, Tinx” on SiriusXM said in the May 7 episode of the “Trash Tuesday Podcast.”

Since it’s summer, I’ve done hardly anything else other than work and doom scroll TikTok. While scrolling the other day, I came across that video clip. This clip was stitched by content creator Danisha Carter, who explained the art of clubbing is dying because there is nothing to dance to. In the video, Carter demonstrates this by trying to dance to the song “Beautiful Things” by Benson Boone, and it is clear that songs like this are for swaying, not dancing.

I found myself invested in this idea. I went to the comments to see the discourse, and most agreed. Comments read statements like, “WE NEED KESHA” and “2010’s music was THE CLUBBING MUSIC ERA.”

At first, I agreed. Dance music is dying. A lot of local clubs have nights dedicated to classic dance music. They host special events where they only play Rihanna, Lady Gaga or Kesha. It seems that clubs and bars capitalize on

“Deadpool & Wolverine” represents an inflection point for both the Deadpool and X-Men franchises and may finally mark the arrival of the X-Men in the MCU that everyone has been waiting for. The story follows Wade Wilson thrust back into the psyche of Deadpool as he joins a reluctant Wolverine on a mission to save his home universe from an existential crisis.

The film is also set to make MCU history by being the first film in the cinematic universe to receive an Rrating, which director Shawn Levy attributes to Marvel Studios imposing no creative restrictions. “Deadpool & Wolverine” indicates a promising future for the MCU with its release on July 26.

“Alien: Romulus”

This summer, we’ve been blessed with not one, but two prequels to successful horror franchises. The “Alien” franchise is synonymous with space horror and has cemented itself as secondto-none in the category since the first film’s release in 1979. “Romulus” aims to bring fans back to the original experience that makes the franchise unique—suffocating yet thrilling settings with an innovative blend of horror and science fiction.

Director Fede Álvarez has previously been involved with “Don’t Breathe” (2016) and “Evil Dead” (2013), so we can expect the film to pull out all the stops in the horror department. The film has also received praise from Ridley Scott, director of the first “Alien” film. “Alien: Romulus” creeps into theaters Aug. 16.

“MaXXXine”

Penultimate on this list is “MaXXXine,” A24’s sequel to “X” (2022) and “Pearl” (2022). The upcoming slasher film is the third installment in the “X” series directed by Ti West and stars Mia Goth, who reprises her role as Maxine Minx from “X.” The film follows Maxine as she continues to pursue her dreams of becoming an actress in 1980s Hollywood after surviving the massacre that takes place in “X.” In her pursuit of fame and success, Maxine becomes the unfortunate target of the real-life killer known as the “Night Stalker.”

Although “MaXXXine” was initially planned to end the trilogy, West has revealed there are already plans for a fourth installment. “MaXXXine” releases July 5.

“Borderlands”

Saving the best for last, my final film on this list is none other than “Borderlands.” The simplest description of “Borderlands” would be to call it an extremely chaotic blend of “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Mad Max: Fury Road,” and the anticipation is killing me. Not only am I simply excited, but a lot of films have tried and failed to adapt video games to the big screen. “Borderlands” is a video game series especially close to my heart, and seeing a big budget theatrical film adaptation for it on this level makes me especially nervous.

The story follows Lilith, an outlaw who returns to her home planet “Pandora” to search for the missing daugh-

ter of the most powerful man in the universe, and she does so by allying herself with an unexpectedly-idiosyncratic team that weather the dangers of Pandora together in an action-packed adventure.

According to Gearbox founder Randy Pitchford, the film will not be adapting a specific game in the “Borderlands” series, but will instead have its own independent storyline with familiar characters. “Borderlands” blasts into theaters Aug. 9. Summer 2024 is shaping up to be a season packed with franchise continuations and independent films, and with this diverse lineup, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

This story was originally published June 10, 2024.

Is dance music dead in today’s generation of pop?

dance music dying, and they can make more money off nostalgia. Otherwise, if you walk into any bar or club, they will be playing the Billboard Top 100 or the iHeartRadio Country Top 40 on a loop. An additional factor that I think has affected dance music is COVID-19. We went for a few years without going to clubs or bars to dance with our friends. Artists used their craft as a creative outlet to cope with the pandemic. To help ourselves cope with the pandemic, we listened to their music. While all of this soulful and meaningful music was nice to have these past few years, I think it’s time to get back to more upbeat music.

Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy artists like Benson Boone, Noah Kahan and Zach Bryan as much as the next person, but I’m ready for something new. Something a little more exciting. Over a few days, I added songs to my playlists from the classic Y2K and early 2010s artists. They were nostalgic and brought back memories of turning on the radio in my mom’s car and asking her to turn it up because it was a song I could sing along to. As I sang to the lyrics of “Umbrella” by Rihanna, I thought to myself, “Why do I have to wait for

some special night to listen to music like this?” I then realized I didn’t. Just because music from the greats like Rihanna, Kesha, Madonna and Lady Gaga hasn’t been as prevalent in the past few years, doesn’t mean dance music still isn’t being released. The only difference is the dance music that is currently being released has taken a different form. It has evolved. Like the theory of evolution, music must evolve to survive. To survive in an age of instant gratification, artists must create music that is different in some way, whether it be sonically, emotionally or thematically. The only reason dance music is considered “dead” is because we haven’t been able to tear ourselves away from the nostalgia and observe what is right under our noses. Dance music is being released constantly, and we are completely oblivious to it. I decided to research artists who are releasing music that fits the dance music genre. I curated a playlist with artists, new and old, who are actively releasing music that is fit for the club or dancing with your friends that people aren’t listening to. Some of these artists include Charli XCX, Troye Sivan, Tiësto, The Chainsmok-

ers, Jonas Blue, David Guetta, Bebe Rexha and Zedd. Charli XCX released her album “BRAT” on June 7, and she brought her Agame. “BRAT” is heavily influenced by techno yet embraces the 90s and the Y2K nostalgia we have been craving. Songs like “360,” “Von dutch,” and “Talk talk” are all inspired by Y2K sounds. Troye Sivan has been on top of dance music with his album “Something To Give Each Other,” released in Oc-

tober 2023. Sivan’s recent songs, such as “Rush” and “Honey,” have exactly what we have been deprived of: fun lyrics, a simple beat and exciting theatrics. Tijs Michiel Verwest, known as Tiësto, is a 55-year-old Dutch music producer and DJ who has been producing music since 1994 and has released several mixes since the pandemic that are similar to typical house music. Even my 56-year-old dad can’t get enough of mixes such as the 2020 release titled, “The Business.” With a little bit of digging, dance music is still available and is ready to be received by the public. It’s time to take a break from the season of the sticks. The dance floor has been pretty lonely these past few years, so drag your friends over and request your new favorite song.

This story was originally published June 20, 2024.

COLUMN: Charli XCX releases EDM album ‘BRAT’ made for the discotheque

By Miranda Miller mm163@iu.edu

Since 2012, Charli XCX has been writing songs about boys and girls putting on their dancing shoes and going to the discotheque. But this time around, she’s decided to bring the discotheque right to her audience. Charli XCX is a 31-year-old English singer-songwriter from Start Hill, Essex known for her bubblegum-synthpop music such as “Boom Clap”, “Break the Rules” and “Boys.” She released her sixth studio album “BRAT” on June 7. Her last album “CRASH” was released in 2022. “BRAT” takes her audience through an entire genre shift, from pop to EDM and techno. This album pulls from 90s and early 2000s influences, which contributes to the Y2K vibe that is currently very trendy

in fashion.

Along with “BRAT,” she released a deluxe version called “Brat and it’s the same but there’s three more songs so it’s not.” The “BRAT” album consists of 15 songs, and the deluxe has 18. For ride-or-die fans, this shift was not a huge shock. However, for those who haven’t heard from her since 2018 when she released “1999” with fellow UK singer Troye Sivan, or even as far back as 2014 when “Boom Clap” hit the theaters as a featured song in the movie “The Fault in our Stars,” this album is a wild ride.

“BRAT” seems to be Charli’s way of taking her audience by surprise, which she certainly did. The 90s dance influences are clear from the start, as she takes you on a ride through her old neighborhood. The lyrics “I just wanna go back, back to

1999” from 2018 song “1999” perfectly embody the entirety of “BRAT.”

Charli opens the album with the song “360,” a song that highlights fame and what it’s like being labeled an “icon.” With the song’s funky beat and style, I think this album will shape what modern dance music sounds and feels like. I think we can expect to see other artists follow in these footsteps and create songs that have meaning, while still leaning into a gritty and edgy sound.

At first, I found the album a bit difficult to digest. The mixing is repetitive throughout, and her vocals come off monotone and autotuned, making her sound robotic. “I might say something stupid” and “Everything is romantic” are two of these songs.

“I might say something stupid” begins with a gorgeous verse on the piano,

and then jumps into a monotonous heavily-mixed beat. “Everything is romantic” begins similarly, but instead of a piano, the song begins with a soft orchestra of strings and woodwinds.

However, not even a minute in, she jumps right into a techno rap that becomes less appealing when the last half of the song is the repetition of the phrase “Fall in love again and again.”

“So I” is by far my favorite song off the album. As soon as it started, I knew it was going on my playlist for this summer. It is arguably one of the only songs that is reminiscent of her 2014 pop music. The lyrics are relatable for anyone who has experienced a relationship where you continuously pushed the other person away, even though that person was a light in your life. When I closed my eyes,

I could see myself walking down the street after a long night, reminiscing about what could’ve been with that one situationship. It’s safe to say, “So I” has been on repeat. There are three songs that I think will become staples in the club atmosphere: “Sympathy is a knife”, “Club classics” and “Von dutch.” These are the more heavily-electronic songs on the album, but they had less production than “I might say something stupid” and “Everything is romantic.”

Just because the album is electronic doesn’t mean Charli didn’t add some vulnerable lyrics. “Rewind” is one of these songs. Even though the mixing and autotune drown the lyrics out, you can still gain an understanding of Charli’s experience in the limelight after a few listens. The lyrics high-

light body image and body dysmorphia in the public eye. They are heartbreaking and truly captivating once you understand them. All in all, I did like the album. EDM is a bit of a stretch for Charli, and I give her credit for jumping into the deep end. It took a few listens to truly digest, but once I gave the album a chance, I found it to be a profound way of explaining the ups and downs that come with jealousy, partying and being in the limelight. Most of the lyrics are truly heartbreaking and contrast entirely with the album’s edge. The more I listen, the more and more I fall in love with this album, and I am so excited to see how “BRAT” interrupts and influences current mainstream pop.

This story was originally published June 17, 2024.

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Why Mike Woodson rebuilt Indiana’s backcourt

By Daniel Flick danflick@iu.edu | @bydanielflick

BORDEN, Ind. — For much of the 2023-24 men’s basketball season, Indiana head coach Mike Woodson watched as his team’s backcourt struggled time and again.

Woodson expected to have sixth-year senior guard Xavier Johnson lead the show. He also anticipated having Jalen Hood-Schifino, who starred as a freshman in 2022-23 before entering the NBA Draft, for another year alongside Johnson.

Instead, Woodson saw true freshman Gabe Cupps pair with senior Trey Galloway to drive the Hoosiers’ offense, as Johnson missed 13 games with two separate injuries while Hood-Schifino was with the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers.

Indiana’s guard play struggled. Woodson said he didn’t expect to have Cupps play as much as he did; the 4-star from Dayton, Ohio, played 21.6 minutes per game, and while Woodson said he held his own, the Hoosiers missed Johnson’s playmaking and pick and roll prowess.

After Indiana finished a disappointing 19-13 season with a 93-66 loss to Nebraska on March 15 in the Big Ten Tournament and Johnson’s final minute ticked off the clock, Woodson stared into a room of guards he knew needed help.

For Woodson, who’s now at a crossroads in his Indiana tenure after two NCAA Tournament berths were followed by a step backwards in 202324, his first three years resulted in a valuable lesson: To reach the heights he believes Indiana basketball should be at, having quality guards is a necessity.

“You win with good guards,” Woodson said May 29 at an NIL event hosted by Huber’s Winery in Borden, Indiana. “It’s great to have big guys that can play and do the things that we’ve had over the last three with our bigs that we’ve coached, (but) you win with perimeter and guard play.”

So, the Hoosiers attacked the transfer portal and added two of college basketball’s best available guards: Stanford’s Kanaan Carlyle and Washington State’s Myles Rice.

Carlyle was rated as the 16th best player overall in the portal by 247Sports while Rice followed closely at No. 25. They were two of the biggest reasons Indiana had the second-best transfer class in college basketball.

During his true freshman year at Stanford last season, the 6-foot-3, 185-pound Carlyle averaged 11.5 points, 2.7 assists and 2.7 rebounds. He was named an All-Pac-12 Freshman Team honorable mention and scored double figures in 15 of his 23 appearances. Yet for as stout as Carlyle’s

year was, Rice beat him for Pac-12 Freshman of the Year — though with an asterisk. Two redshirt years, one a development-related choice and the other a necessity due to cancer treatment, meant Rice entered last season as a third-year freshman.

Regardless, the 6-foot3, 180-pounder starred. A starter in all 35 games, Rice averaged 14.8 points, 3.8 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 steals per contest en route to earning first team All-Pac-12 honors.

Rice left Washington State as the program’s all-time freshman record holder in single season scoring, steals and assists, among several other marks.

With Carlyle and Rice added to the mix, Woodson said he believes the Hoosiers have amped up their backcourt, with the former Pac-12 duo spearheading a group that includes a moreseasoned Cupps, the versatile Galloway and fifth-year senior Anthony Leal.

The vision, Woodson noted, is to have similar play styles as those of the guards he had while coaching the New York Knicks, including Jason Kidd and Raymond Felton.

Woodson said Kidd and Felton could create their own shot and make plays for themselves as much as their teammates. After the season ended, Woodson and his staff placed an emphasis on bringing in players who

could do the same for the Hoosiers’ offense.

Carlyle and Rice have NBA dreams, but they’re not Kidd or Felton yet. Nonetheless, they helped Woodson check the elusive boxes that Woodson believes hold the keys to Indiana’s success in 2024-25.

“These two guys are capable of making plays off the bounce,” Woodson said. “They’re capable of making plays for their teammates,

they’re capable of putting the ball in the hole and they’re young players.” Rice is the first of Indiana’s new additions to arrive, and he and Leal represented the program at Huber’s Winery. The Hoosiers officially started summer practices June 3, which kicked off an eight-week stretch Woodson believes will shape his team’s 2024-25 iteration and indicate where the group stands. At this stage in the sum-

mer, there’s optimism aplenty across college basketball. Woodson is no different — but he recognizes building a new-look roster is only half the battle. The second half, he says, starts now. “I’m pleased with the guys that we brought in,” Woodson said. “I’ve just got to put it to work and get them ready to play.”

This story was originally published May 30, 2024.

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Indiana eliminated from NCAA Tournament

By Nick Rodecap nrodecap@iu.edu | @nickrodecap

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ter a rollercoaster of injuries, upsets and head-scratching losses, Indiana baseball’s season burned out in fitting fashion at the Knoxville Regional. The University of Southern Mississippi, playing in its second elimination game in two days, dismantled Indiana, 153, on June 2.

The Golden Eagles (43-19) sent 10 men to the plate and scored five runs on Indiana (33-26-1) starter Brayden

Risedorph in the first inning, one in which he threw 53 pitches and hit one batter while walking two.

Following a 1-2-3 inning from Southern Miss starter Colby Allen, right-handed reliever Julian Tonghini took over on the mound for Indiana. Between Connor Foley’s 2.1 innings in Indiana’s 12-6 loss to the University of Ten-

nessee on June 1 and Risedorph’s sole inning against Southern Miss, Indiana starting pitchers recorded a pedestrian 10 outs in the Hoosiers’ two losses in Knoxville. These subpar performances followed Ty Bothwell’s strong outing in Indiana’s 10-4 win over Southern Miss on May 31, one in which he recorded 17 outs.

“You want to get the best stuff out of your hand,” Indiana head coach Jeff Mercer said postgame. “We want to have good stuff, but we also want to be able to control it and we didn’t do that yesterday or today.”

Tonghini and Allen exchanged scoreless second innings, but the Golden Eagles proved discontent with a fiverun cushion. They put up 10 runs between the third and fourth innings to stretch their lead to 15-0 after four frames.

Tonghini exited with the bases loaded and one out

in the third inning. He surrendered a hit by pitch and back-to-back walks, all on 3-2 counts. Right-hander Aydan Decker-Petty was next out of the bullpen, and he allowed six consecutive baserunners — three RBI singles, an RBI double and an RBI walk.

Indiana conceded 16 hits to Southern Miss on June 2 after Tennessee turned in a 12-run, 13-hit showing against the Hoosiers the day before.

“To take a snapshot of a two-day window is a bit unfair,” Mercer said. “The pitching staff carried us for a month and kept us in a lot of close games against Purdue and Nebraska.”

While the Southern Miss offense was firing on all cylinders, Allen was masterful against Indiana’s bats. He twirled seven innings of onerun ball, striking out eight Indiana batters and walking two. The Hoosiers managed

to get just one runner into scoring position against Allen. His lone blemish in the game was a fifth-inning solo shot off the bat of Indiana outfielder Devin Taylor.

Indiana finishes the season with a 33-26-1 record after going 1-2 in the NCAA Tournament. Along with Foley and right-hander Luke Sinnard, infielder Brock Tibbitts and outfielders Carter Mathison and Nick Mitchell are likely to be selected in the upcoming MLB Draft.

Right-hander Drew Buhr, Bothwell and outfielder Morgan Colopy are three of Indiana’s most prominent seniors whose college careers ended with the defeat.

Indiana desperately needs to shore up its pitching staff entering 2025. In its losses to Tennessee and Southern Miss, Indiana walked 15 more batters and threw 133 more pitches than its opponents. This is a direct conse-

quence of Indiana pitchers not consistently throwing strikes, extending innings and giving opposing offenses more chances to score runs in favorable situations.

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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!

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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."

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and competitive when the environment elevates around you,” Mercer said. “We didn’t do that, especially today.”

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Indiana players meet on the pitcher’s mound in a game against the University of Southern Mississippi in the Knoxville Regional on June 2, 2024. The Hoosiers trailed 5-0 after the first inning and went on to lose, 15-3.

Indiana releases 2024 schedule in new-look Big Ten

By Parker Rodgers parkrodg@iu.edu

Indiana volleyball released its 30-game schedule for 2024, which features 15 home matches.

This is the first year with four new teams in the Big Ten — UCLA, USC, Oregon and Washington — and Indiana will play each of them once throughout the season. Indiana faces two of the teams on the road and the other two at Wilkinson Hall.

With more teams being added to the Big Ten, the Hoosiers only compete against three Big Ten teams twice, whereas last year they faced seven conference opponents twice.

On Aug. 30 and 31, the Hoosiers will only compete in two non-conference matches. The contests are back-to-back at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia. They’ll take

on the Owls first, followed by Wichita State University the next day. In September, the Hoosiers’ home opener is against the UC Davis Mustangs on Sept. 2. Three days later, Indiana travels to Austin, Texas, for a two-game non-conference slate. The Hoosiers will first face the University of Texas Longhorns, the defending national champions. The following day, they’ll face off against the University of Miami, Florida. The Hoosiers head back home to host the Indiana Invitational, which takes place Sept. 13 and 14. Indiana starts the invitational by facing Chicago State University and the University of Southern Indiana. The next day, it will take on the Ball State University Cardinals for an in-state matchup. A week after the invitational, the Hoosiers end nonconference play with two

games against the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish. They’ll start in South Bend, Indiana, for the first game, then two days later travel down to Bloomington to host the Irish. Indiana ends the month of September starting its Big Ten slate out west, with its first two games against Washington and Oregon for first-time conference matchups.

The Hoosiers start October hosting Big Ten matches against Michigan State and Ohio State. They travel north for one game against Minnesota, then head back to Bloomington to host Penn State.

Indiana travels for a twogame road slate against Big Ten rivals Illinois and Purdue for the first time, then it ends the month of October hosting Wisconsin and Northwestern.

Indiana starts its final

month of play in November on the road with back-toback games against Maryland and Rutgers. It then heads back home the following week to take on its in-state rival Purdue for the final time, and then new Big Ten opponent USC the night after.

The Hoosiers depart once again in November on another two-game trip. Iowa will be the Hoosiers first stop before facing the Nebraska Cornhuskers, last year’s Big Ten champion. They return home to face the final new Big Ten foe, UCLA, then head out for their final road game in Columbus, Ohio, to take on the Buckeyes once again.

The final two games of the Hoosiers’ season take place during Thanksgiving break, when they’ll face Michigan and then Illinois once more. Illinois will be senior night for the Hoosiers.

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First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

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

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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!

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Pastor Sarah Lynne GershonStudent Associate Pastor Jan Harrington - Director of Music

Emmanuel Church

1503 W. That Rd. 812-824-2768 Emmanuelbloom.com Instagram & Facebook: @EmmanuelBloomington

Sunday: 9:15 a.m., Fellowship

Sunday: 10 a.m., Worship Groups: Various times

Emmanuel is a multigenerational church of all types of people. Whether you are questioning faith or have followed Jesus for years, we exist to help fuel a passion for following Jesus as we gather together, grow in community, and go make disciples.

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Second Baptist Church 321 N Rogers St 812-327-1467 sbcbloomington.org facebook.com/2ndbaptistbloomington youtube.com/@secondbaptist churchbloomington

Sunday Service: 10 a.m., In house and on Facebook/YouTube

Sunday School: 8:45 - 9:45 a.m.

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Trinity Reformed Church

2401 S. Endwright Rd. 812-825-2684 trinityreformed.org facebook.com/trinitychurchbloom

Email: lucas@trinityreformed.org

Sunday: 10:30 a.m., Services Bible Study: 7 p.m. at the IMU

We are a Protestant Reformed church on the west side of Bloomington with lively worship on Sunday mornings and regular lunches for students after church. We love the Bible, and we aim to love like Jesus. Please get in touch if you’d like a ride!

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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 *Free transportation provided. Please call if you need a ride to church. Barnabas College Ministry: Meeting for Bible study throughout the month. Contact Rosh Dhanawade at bluhenrosh@gmail.com for more information.

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United Presbyterian Church

1701 E. Second St. 812-332-1850 upcbloomington.org

Sunday worship service: 10 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study: 6 p.m., in-person and via Zoom

A diverse and inclusive people of God determined and committed to reflect an authentic presentation of the church universal. We cherish the authority of Scripture and the elemental Presbyterian confession that that God alone is Lord of the conscience.”

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Redeemer Community Church

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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.

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Bloomington Young Single Adult Branch

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ended the regular season with a 21-12 record and an 11-9 record in conference play that earned them sixth place in the Big Ten. They missed making the NCAA tournament, but the Hoo-

Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington

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Sunday: 10:15 a.m.

With open hearts and minds, we celebrate diverse beliefs and engage in a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. We are passionate about social justice and lifelong learning. We are an LGBTQA+ Welcoming Congregation. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we welcome you!

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Unity of Bloomington 4001 S. Rogers St. 812-333-2484 unityofbloomington.org facebook@UnityofBloomington

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Unity is a positive, practical, progressive approach to Christianity based on the teachings of Jesus and the power of prayer. Unity honors the universal truths in all religions and respects each individual’s right to choose a spiritual path. Our God is Love, Our Race is Human, Our Faith is Oneness.

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Mennonite Fellowship of Bloomington

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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.

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First United Church

2420 E. Third St. 812-332-4439 firstuc.org facebook.com/firstuc

Sunday: 10:30 a.m., Worship

Monday: 10 a.m. via Zoom, Bible Study

We are an Open, Welcoming, and Affirming community of love and acceptance dedicated to welcoming the diversity of God’s beloved. We exist to empower, challenge, and encourage one another to live out Jesus’ ways (compassion, truth, and justice) authentically as human beings in community to create a better world.

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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

Christian Student Fellowship 1968 N. David Baker 812-332-8972 csfindiana.org

Instagram & Facebook: @csfindiana

Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Office Thursday: 8 p.m., Worship Service

Christian Student Fellowship (CSF) is a ministry built on Jesus Christ. We exist to help students pursue authentic faith and build intentional communities while in college. Come check out our campus house and/or any of our other various ministry opportunities.

Ben Geiger - Lead campus minister Joe Durnil - Associate campus minister Stephanie Michael - Associate campus minister Hailee Fox - Office manager

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.

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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., 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. The Loft, our college ministry meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

siers are hoping to continue the success from last year and solidify their spot in the field of 64 teams.

This story was originally published June 12, 2024.

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A volleyball net stands in middle court June 19, 2019, in Wilkinson Hall.

The Hoosiers will hold a cream and crimson scrimmage on Aug. 23, 2024.

Bands take main stage for 2024 Granfalloon

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