June 29, 2023

‘We’re ready for the fight’

Eastside Starbucks employees gain IGWC-UE support in unionization efforts

By Mia Hilkowitz mhilkowi@iu.edu | @MiaHilkowitz

Employees at the Bloomington Eastside Starbucks are visiting other Starbucks locations across the city to gain support for their recently announced unionization efforts. According to Bloomington Eastside barista Stefanie Sharp, employees have visited all nonfranchise Starbucks locations in Bloomington.

The Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition United Electrical Workers also expressed their support for the Bloomington Eastside Starbucks unionization efforts in a tweet Monday.

“Our union rep was talk-

ing about how, especially in college towns, once the flame is lit it just bursts,” Sharp said. “We’re kind of excited to move the campaign on to other stores, but we still have to win our election first.”

Workers at the Bloomington Eastside Starbucks, located at Third Street and 46 Bypass, filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to unionize with Starbucks Workers United Monday. Starbucks Workers United is a collective of more than 315 U.S. Starbucks Partners across the country. According to a Starbucks Workers United press release, employees are asking for better working

Dropkick Comedy displays comic talent at the Orbit Room

By Grant Wheeler grawheel@iu.edu | @wh33lg

Dropkick Comedy brought comics from all over the Midwest together to Bloomington’s Orbit Room June 21. The showcase featured talent from here in Bloomington, as well as Indianapolis and Louisville.

Neal Meyer, the event’s master of ceremonies, took the stage for a brief set to introduce the show. Meyer said the company’s monthly show was “Bloomington’s premier comedy showcase set in a hot dog basement.”

Although reductive, this statement was not inaccurate. The Orbit Room is an intimate basement venue seating fewer than 100 people whose kitchen special-

izes in extravagantly topped hot dogs.

After Meyer’s introduction, he invited Juan Arellano to the stage. Arellano, an Indianapolis-based comic, commented on his Latino heritage extensively in his humor, telling of his struggles to connect with his white roommates about sports like pickleball and cornhole.

He said his favorite food was Little Caesar’s $5 pizza, adding that he uses it as a benchmark to which he compares other expenses. For example, of a $35 Uber ride he said, “That’s, like, 7 $5 pizzas.” His drink of choice was a non-alcoholic beer, which he called “bread-flavored soda.”

ly out of Louisville. His set was eclectic and widereaching, touching on politics by poking fun at Congress and neo-Nazis, as well as his own struggles with alcoholism and dating. His longest bit told the story of how he “accidentally dated a furry.”

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conditions, fair wages and more consistent scheduling within the store. Employees are asking for the recognition of their union as the collective bargaining agent for all permanent hourly full-time and part-time employees in the store — excluding store managers and assistant store managers as defined by the NLRB, according to the press release. Sharp said that, to her knowledge, the store employees have not yet received an official response from Starbucks corporate leaders. However, she said the store manager — who is not eligible to vote in the union — is planning to meet with all shift supervi-

sors.

Sharp said that in addition to short staffing, the Eastside Starbucks location was left without a store manager from May 10 to June 5. She said the assistant store manager had to fulfill all managerial duties.

In a letter sent to Starbucks CEO Laxman Narashimhan Monday, Eastside Starbucks employees said the store’s Pride flag was taken down at the beginning of June, which is recognized as LGBTQ Pride month. Sharp said the new store manager, who started on June 5, took down the Pride Flag on her first day.

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Hood-Schifino, Jackson-Davis selected in NBA Draft

By Matt Press mtpress@iu.edu | @MatthewPress23

For the first time since 2017, two Indiana men’s basketball players were selected in the two-round NBA Draft. The night of June 22 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, guard Jalen HoodSchifino went No. 17 to the Los Angeles Lakers and forward Trayce Jackson-Davis was chosen No. 57 by the Golden State Warriors, who acquired the pick from the Washington Wizards. Hood-Schifino was Indiana’s first one-and-done since Romeo Langford in 2019. A four-star combo guard from Montverde Academy, Hood-Schifino was a highly touted recruit for head coach Mike Wood-

son and the Hoosiers.

In his freshman campaign, he compiled 13.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game while averaging roughly 33 minutes.

Hood-Schifino was awarded Big Ten Freshman of the Year, marking the first Indiana player to earn the distinction since Noah Vonleh in 2014.

Hood-Schifino was named to the All-Big Ten Second Team in the media poll, the All-Big Ten Freshman Team and was a fourtime Big Ten Freshman of the Week recipient. On February 25, Hood-Schifino notched a career-high 35 points to lift Indiana over No. 5 Purdue in Mackey Arena.

“It’s really hard to put

into words,” Hood-Schifino said on the ESPN broadcast. “It’s just like a surreal feeling. My mom and my sister, they’re my why. Just seeing the sacrifices that they made when I was younger, now for it to all pay off, I’m just so thankful.”

IDS FILE PHOTO BY ALEX PAUL Then-freshman guard Jalen Hood-Schifino shoots a three on Jan. 14, 2023, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. Hood-Schifino and Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis were selected in the first and second rounds of the June 22 2023 NBA Draft, respectively.

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Black Voices: ‘The Blackening’ is a hilarious take on 2000s horror tropes

PHOTO BY STEFANIE SHARP

Employees at the Bloomington Eastside Starbucks raise their fists in support of the store's unionization efforts in June. Workers at the Bloomington Eastside Starbucks, located at Third Street and 46 Bypass, have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to unionize with Starbucks Workers United, a collective of more than 315 U.S. Starbucks Partners across the country.

Bloomington invites residents to give input on project

By Olivia Franklin orfrankl@iu.edu | @Livvvvv_5

The City of Bloomington’s Planning and Transportation Department launched a corridor study of College Avenue and Walnut Street aiming to improve the two roads.

A corridor study is a planning project for work that will be completed between a road and the land around it. The study will focus on sections of both roads running from the State Route 45/46 Bypass to Allen Street. The Planning and Transportation Department will look at what is currently working for these areas and any ongoing challenges by using the community’s input, research and analysis.

The City of Bloomington held a meeting on June 15 for residents to participate in one of the public meetings for the project and to produce ideas for the redesign of College Avenue and Walnut Street. The ideas were presented by Toole Design, the city’s consultant on the project. Some of the concepts for the redesign included adding more bike lanes, trees and benches as well as turning the roads into two-way streets, according to the presentation.

Cindy Zerger, Toole Design’s urban design director presented crash data for the two roads from 2018 to 2022 at the meeting. This data is being used to better understand potential improvements such as giving pedes-

Bloomington Transit to expand transportation options

By Olivia Franklin orfrankl@iu.edu | @Livvvvv_5

Bloomington Transit will expand their voucher program with Uber and Lyft and begin allowing people to schedule same-day rides starting July 3.

BT Access riders can currently make reservations for the following day and up to 14 days in advance. The new program will allow riders to schedule same-day trips and limit people to two trips per day, according to a City of Bloomington press release. Even with the new program, Bloomington Transit will continue to encourage riders to make advanced reservations.

The Bloomington Public Transportation Corporation decided in May to continue

By Miranda Miller mm163@iu.edu

IU’s Board of Trustees approved a budget of $4.2 billion for the 2023-24 fiscal year during their meeting on June 1516. This is approximately $200 million more than last year’s operating budget of $4 billion, according to Indiana Public Media.

The new budget will allow for up to a three percent raise in salaries for IU employees, which is the highest increase in wages at IU in at least the past five years. The increase in wages has averaged 1.5% each year, according to In-

their partnership with Uber and Lyft after the pilot program began in June 2022. Riders took more than 50,000 trips since the launch, according to the press release.

Bloomington Transit will continue to offer their Late Nite voucher program, which runs from 9:00 pm to midnight Monday through Friday, with an updated costsharing arrangement beginning on July 3. Originally, riders would pay the first $1 of the ride and BPTC would pay up to $19 per trip. Beginning July 3, riders will pay the first $2 of the trip and BPTC will pay the remaining cost of the trip up to $14.

The Eastside On-Demand voucher program that runs from South Sare Road, College Mall, Eastland Plaza, 3rd Street, State Route 446, N

IU Board of Trustees approves $4.2 billion for 2023-24 budget

side Indiana Business. However, during the 2020-21 fiscal year, IU staff did not receive a university-wide increase in salary due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an IU press release. “IU’s operating budget will support our ambitious vision as we implement IU 2030, our seven-year strategic plan,” IU President Pamela Whitten said in the IU press release.

The IU 2030 Strategic Plan is a seven-year plan aiming to improve IU’s impact on the community. This includes expanding university engagement outside of the

Smith Road and 10th Street will be discontinued as of June 30, according to the press release.

state, providing more opportunities to enrolled and potential students and finding more resources to support creative and research opportunities.

“Through the careful stewardship of IU’s resources and continued investment from the state, we will continue to support academic programs and research that transform our students and strengthen our communities,” Whitten said in the IU budget press release.

The budget will include reductions in general and administrative expenses, which has already been reduced by

Tornadoes, severe storms leave one dead, one injured in Martin County

By Mia Hilkowitz mhilkowi@iu.edu | @MiaHilkowitz

Multiple tornados and severe storms across Indiana June 25, 2023, left one person dead and one injured in Martin County, Indiana. A tornado also destroyed buildings in Greenwood and Bargersville, Indiana June 25, 2023, according to the Weather Channel.

A tornado touched down in Martin County Sunday afternoon and destroyed a home, Martin County Emergency Management Director Monty Wolf told the New York Times. The destruction left one of the home’s residents dead and the injured resident was flown to a nearby hospital, according to the Weather Channel.

Bargersville Fire Chief Erik Funkhouser said in a press conference that 75 homes had been moderately or severely damaged

during the storm, according to the Associated Press. The Indianapolis Star reported rescue operations in Bargersville did not find any deaths or injuries during their responses to reports of structural collapses. In a press release, government officials told Bargersville residents they may be without power for the next two days.

The Indianapolis Star also reported the tornado caused extreme structural damage in Greenwood, which neighbors Bargersville. Video footage on Twitter and Fox Weather shows a possible tornado ripping through homes and buildings. Rescue operations also did not report any injuries or deaths in Greenwood.

National Weather Service Survey teams will visit Johnson, Daviess, Martin and Monroe counties on Monday to assess the damage from the storms.

3 sentenced for shooting death of former IU football player Chris Beaty

By Mia Hilkowitz mhilkowi@iu.edu | @MiaHilkowitz

$70 million from the last fiscal year, according to a 2023 IU budget presentation. IU will provide more funding to accommodate the increase in expenses for labor, services and fixed costs. Additionally, more funding for academic and research programs is included in the recent budget.

The Board of Trustees also announced several new projects including the renovation of Wells Quad, the demolition of Redbud Hill apartments in Bloomington and laboratory expansion at their campus in Indianapolis.

The budget is expected to go into effect July 1.

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Three people have been convicted in the shooting death of Chris Beaty, a former IU football player who was killed during the unrest following George Floyd’s murder in 2020. Beaty, who was 38 years old at the time of his death, was an IU offensive lineman from 20002004.

Beaty was shot and killed May 30, 2020, while walking through an alley near his apartment building in Indianapolis, the Indiana Daily Student reported. According to WTHR, police believe Beaty was trying to help someone from being robbed when he was shot.

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A star football player at Cathedral High School in the 1990s, Beaty was known by friends and family as “Mr. Indianapolis,” according to IU Athletics. He played four seasons with IU football from 2000 to 2004. IU Athletics and IU Football announced in 2021 the organizations would establish an endowed football scholarship and an annual team award in honor of Beaty.

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The socialist anthem “The Internationale” begins with the words, “Arise ye prisoners of starvation/ Arise ye wretched of the earth.” The song was written for the exploited workers under international capitalism, and few workers are more reviled, more “wretched,” than sex workers.

The term “sex work” is fairly new, having been coined in 1978 by activist Carol Leigh. A sex worker refers to people who sell sexual labor in exchange for money or other resources. It’s an intentionally broad term, covering stripping, porn work and camming, amongst other things. This column, however, will mainly focus on prostitution, an activity illegal pretty much everywhere in the U.S.

The criminalization of prostitution does nothing but endanger and impoverish the estimated one to two million prostitutes in the

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On June 22, five people died in a submersible after their craft imploded.

The deaths are so tragic because they were so preventable. For the passengers, though, it was meant to be the chance of a lifetime. They were supposed to visit the wreck of the Titanic, which rests around 13,000 feet down at the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean. Their deaths have raised questions — such as why people would pay to visit what is essentially a mass grave. It’s one thing to visit the wreckage in order to research, as James Cameron has done many times in the

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Director Tim Story’s “The Blackening” hit theaters on June 16. I walked into the theater excited to be seeing a low- budget horror-comedy, but not anticipating a fresh plot. However, I was pleasantly surprised when the story shocked and delighted at every turn. The film stars Dewayne Perkins, who doubled as a co-writer of the script alongside Tracy Oliver. Also featured are Jermaine Fowler, Antoinette Robertson, Sinqua Walls, Grace Byers, X Mayo and Melvin Gregg, with Yvonne Orji and Jay Pharoah. It is based on a 2018 short film titled, “3Peat Presents: The Blackening,” also written by Perkins. They kick-start into an immediate trope by centering on a cabin in the woods.

Morgan (Orji) and Shawn (Pharoah) play a couple who shows up to the cabin first, preparing for a Juneteenth celebration and reunion of

U.S., the overwhelming majority of whom are women. Proponents of criminalization are usually arguing from a religious standpoint and therefore can be dismissed out of hand. Religious tyranny has no place in government.

Harder to ignore are socalled feminist arguments against sex work and prostitution. There are some who call themselves feminists who support criminalizing sex workers, clients or both. They say the sex trade is exploitative and misogynistic, so they want the armed agents of the state to crack down on it. As we all know, police officers are the most famous feminist allies (not).

In all seriousness, these “feminists” are right in that the sex trade is exploitative and misogynistic. The average prostitute is physically attacked approximately once a month. Globally, sex workers have a 45-75% chance of experiencing sexual violence on the job. And as for law enforcement? One New York study found that

30% of street workers had been victims of violence or threats of violence from the police.

Moreover, nearly 11 percent of transgender people reported having participated in the sex trade, and sex work is even more dangerous for them.

Here is an example that illustrates the dangers trans sex workers face. In 2014, trans sex worker Jennifer Laude was murdered by a U.S. Marine in the Philippines. During his trial, the killer said he initially didn’t know Laude was trans and invoked the “trans panic defense” – a legal strategy in which a defendant blames the victim’s gender identity for the former’s violent actions. The strategy was successful, and the killer’s sentence was reduced by 27 years.

So, the point is taken about the violence and degradation of the sex trade. That Jennifer Laude was among the wretched of the earth is indisputable. But abolishing the sex trade can-

not be done through incarceration.

A problem that this brand of feminism has — and it is important to note many other feminists disagree with criminalizing sex work and prostitution — is that it doesn’t listen to the voices of sex workers themselves and why they do what they do. Sex work is work, and it’s done for material reasons. To abolish it requires abolishing the material conditions which give rise to it.

Many sex workers are trying to feed their children and pay their rent. They are trying to pay off their student loans. And some of them are simply trying to escape the alienation and drudgery of an ordinary workplace – and there’s nothing wrong with that.

Opponents of sex work might admit that prostitution is in fact work, but that it’s simply bad, exploitative work. This position is untenable. All work under capitalism is exploitative, much of it is unproductive, much of it is harmful. We should

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be criminalizing the Exxon Mobile executive and not the prostitute if we had any sense of so-called “good” work versus “bad” work.

The position of socialist feminists like myself is to decriminalize prostitution. This is our position not because we believe the sex trade is good, but because we believe workers having rights is good. As it stands, sex workers experiencing violent clients, or hostile landlords, have no legal recourse to go about fixing it lest they risk being convicted of a crime.

We believe prostitutes accessing labor rights will materially improve the lives of women especially and make their jobs safer. But ultimately, we wish to see an end to the sex trade, and decriminalization alone will not solve the problems women face. Socialists have long argued that to abolish sex work means abolishing the capitalist system which makes it an economic necessity for desperate people.

In their book “Revolting

Disaster tourism: Ethics or cash?

past, but it’s an entirely different ballpark to descend to those depths for a purely commercial venture. Dark or disaster tourism is the practice of visiting places of mass death or destruction. There’s a fine line between visiting these sites to remember the tragedies that occurred there and visiting to appeal to your own macabre curiosity. But something that should never happen at these sites is monetization — however, that’s what happens every day.

A simple example of the commercialization of death is the submersible itself. A seat in the fated Titan submersible cost $250,000. OceanGate, the company which ran the expeditions,

was profiting heavily from a disaster which cost hundreds of lives, even if it was decades ago.

Monetary gain from death isn’t always perilous, though. Sometimes, companies will offer it up to you in a simple, easily-digestible fashion.

Want to see where John F. Kennedy was assassinated? For just around $75, you can get a tour to see all the dirty details, including a convenient white X painted on the ground where Kennedy supposedly died.

Want to see where people’s lives and dreams were washed away during Hurricane Katrina? Some companies continue to offer tours of these areas, where you can

visit the still-stricken Ninth Ward.

Countless other sites of death and destruction are plagued with this commercialization. Humans are fascinated with death, whether it’s from a place of mourning, curiosity or a bit of both. Where businesses see fascination, they latch on. Where there’s money to be made, it’ll be made.

A place that walks the line between monetized and mournful is the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania. I’ve visited the memorial several times over the years, and I’ve seen it evolve from a simple field with a few wreaths commemorating the dead to a huge complex complete with a museum,

parking lot and walking paths.

Don’t get me wrong, I deeply believe that it is important to memorialize those who tragically died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. But turning what is, again, essentially a mass grave into a tourist attraction and day trip destination doesn’t sit right with me.

In my eyes, the attention should be taken away from the place where people died. The museum and memorial could be a few miles away in the nearby town of Shanksville, rather than right where the disaster occurred. The dead should be allowed to rest in peace, instead of attracting crowds.

Remembering and hon-

Prostitutes: The Fight for Sex Work,” sex workers Juno Mac and Molly Smith write that, “To make sex work unnecessary, there is much work to do: winning rights for freedom of movement, labor rights, access to services and to work without threat of deportation, employment alternatives, better welfare provisions, cheaper housing, support services for single mothers, and so on. If everybody had the resources they needed, nobody would need to sell sex.”

But all of that is a big political project, and in the meantime, decriminalization is the best and most immediate thing we can do to improve the lives of sex workers. But don’t just take it from me. I’m an outside observer. It’s important to listen to sex workers themselves and read their books; the one listed above is a good one. Today, sex workers are the wretched of the earth — soon enough, I hope they will be free.

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oring the dead isn’t the problem. People should be allowed to visit sites of death to pay tribute to those who passed on. However, as soon as human grieving turns into profit margins, something needs to change.

If you’re interested in visiting places of tragedy, I encourage you to do so ethically. I don’t believe that it’s wrong to travel to sites where people died, but giving money to people who profit from their deaths is antithetical to their purpose as memorials. And, of course, don’t pay $250,000 to descend to the seafloor in an unsafe submersible. But you already know that.

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friends who have not seen each other since college. The couple stumbles upon a game room with only one board game: The Blackening. The board features an anti-Black caricature at the center, play pieces, cards and a voiceover. There is also a small television visible that plays a theme for the game. The two become curious with the offensive and outrageous aspects, as well as the voiceover demanding them to play, so they engage. The board instructs, “Name a Black character that survives any horror film.” They incorrectly guess Jada PinkettSmith, who famously dies in the opening sequence of “Scream 2.” The consequences to their loss are swift and extreme.

The rest of the group, including Lisa (Robertson), Nnamdi (Walls), Dewayne (Perkins), Allison (Byers), Shanika (Mayo), King (Gregg) and Clifton (Fowler), arrive at a later time, chalking up Morgan and Shawn’s absence to a grocery run or

couple’s excursion. The audience quickly learns the conflicts at the center of the long-time friends through natural and tense interaction. Lisa and Nnamdi are back together after their tumultuous college relationship, against the better judgement of Dewayne, who is Lisa’s closest friend. King is fighting against his past and wants to prove himself to be different, Shanika and Allison want everyone to have a good time — (including themselves — and Clifton is an insecure outsider.

When they go looking for Morgan and Shawn after hours of drinking, doing drugs and catching up, they too stumble upon the game room, appalled at the racist aspect but intrigued by the fact that each game piece seems to align with one of their personalities, indicating it was set up specifically for them. The group realizes the stakes of the game after being shown a struggling Morgan on the monitor, and are pushed to a hilarious, yet

suspenseful battle between life and death. The cards hold difficult questions regarding Black culture, such as, “Name five Black actors who guest starred on ‘Friends.’”

When the inevitable happens, a cat and mouse chase between the seven of them and “the killer” ensues. Humor is tied in with nuanced conversations on Blackness and the culture they have come together to celebrate, allowing the audience to digest heavy content without confusion or protest.

An all-Black cast coupled with the tagline, “We can’t all die first,” makes it apparent from the beginning that they were going to lean heavily into and against 2000s horror tropes, such as a Black character being the first to die in a horror movie or a killer walking menacingly through the woods at a surprisingly slow pace while the girl he’s chasing keeps turning around and falling. This is made clear by many moments in the film, one being a character reluctantly

suggesting they split up, and the entire group responding through groans and protests, knowing that is a death sentence in the horror genre.

The comedic timing and dialogue of each character pushes the plot forward, while still offering endless punchlines and impressive physical comedy. Mayo and Perkin’s performances, specifically, stuck out to me as refreshingly funny, with deliveries from Mayo that caused me to laugh embarrassingly loud in the theater. Clear chemistry between the talented actors proves there

is no weak link in the cast, with the movie concluding as a tale of redemption between friends, while not forgetting for one second to remain laughable and quickwitted. The only downside is that there is significantly less horror than comedy, so if you are looking for a film that is going to keep you up at night, this is not the one for you. However, if you are looking for a film that is invigoratingly hysterical and will teach you a lesson or two on friendship, look no further than, “The Blackening.”

‘The Blackening’ is a hilarious take on 2000s horror tropes

According to Sharp, although the manager expressed she did not morally agree with taking down the flag — which was hung on a door facing the main entrance — she said the decision came from leadership above her. Immediately after the flag was taken down, Sharp said employees walked to the back of the store, leaving the store inoperable for approximately an hour.

In response to employees walking off the job in response to the store manager removing the flag, Sharp said one of the store employees was permitted to create a new Pride display in the store.

In response to these allegations, a Starbucks spokesperson said in a statement to FOX59 that the company has not banned Pride decorations and that there has been no change to company policy on decorations in stores. The statement also said partners in all U.S. company-owned stores are encouraged to find ways to celebrate Pride

and other heritage months within the framework of Starbucks’ operational standards, appearance guidelines and dress code policies.

“We unwaveringly support the LGBTQIA2+ community,” the spokesperson said in the statement. “We remain deeply concerned by false information being spread about our inclusive environments, our company culture and the benefits we offer our partners.”

The spokesperson said that all partner reported concerns on the store’s pride decorations have been “routed for leadership review and to be addressed.” Additionally, in the statement of FOX59, the spokesperson addressed allegations about cutting employee hours.

“Partner work schedules are published on a regular, rolling basis threeweeks in advance and are built based on recorded partner availability and the unique operational needs of each store,” the statement said. “To provide additional schedule

flexibility for our partners, we also provide partners the ability to view and pick-up additional shifts at their home store and other stores within their district.”

The Bloomington Eastside Starbucks location is the third company-owned store to unionize in Indiana. Employees at the LaPorte and Silhavy store in Valparaiso Indiana unionized in February and employees at a location in Clarksville unionized in June 2022.

“I get the sense that we’re ready for the fight,” Sharp said. “That no matter what happens, we’re going to have each other’s backs, because that’s what filing for a union is at the end of the day.”

CLARIFICATION: This story has been updated to relect that Bloomington Eastside Starbucks employees walked to the back of the store after a store manager took down a Pride Flag and that the positions excluded from the petition are defined by the National Labor Relations Board.

Meyer next introduced Mariah Davison. Her set focused on the humor of family and parenting, detailing the complexities of her own divorce, as well as those of her parents.

“Where most people have a family tree, I have a family wreath,” she said.

Davison’s wordplay was especially clever; she said her attraction to anyone with toned upper arms made her “biceps-ual,” and ascribed her return to the Midwest to “cornstalkholm syndrome.”

The next comic, James Tanford, was not originally scheduled to perform in this set, but held his own nevertheless. His opening bit dealt with a car accident he had gotten into in the process of moving out of Bloomington. When Tanford’s father came to pick him up, he said it had “gotten him out of a social obligation,” an imprecise way of referring to a funeral.

“My dad’s 73,” he said. “His ‘social obligation’ isn’t too far away.”

The final comic to perform was Mandee McKelvey, whose voice immediately betrayed her Louisville roots.

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She riffed on her accent, talking about her struggles to sound smart and classy.

“I could be up here in a white lab coat giving a TED talk about how I cured cancer, and I still would’ve lost y’all 15 minutes ago,” she said.

McKelvey’s set was the longest of the night, but it didn’t drag on. She had an energetic demeanor which kept the audience engaged and in high spirits throughout.

Much of her set opined on her progression through middle age, calling it a “purgatory.” She talked about a Cleveland audience’s grief-stricken reactions to her recent breast reduction surgery, as well as the various struggles and intricacies of dating over 40.

As sparsely attended as the event was, the Orbit Room felt full and cozy. Jokes landed consistently, and each comic quickly and effortlessly established a warm rapport with the small audience.

The room would likely struggle to accommodate a crowd much larger than this one, but the comics themselves would not.

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His frequent lob partner Jackson-Davis exited Bloomington after an illustrious four-year career. The 6-foot-9 forward from Greenwood, Indiana soared to third in program history in points with 2,258 and set school-highs in blocks and rebounds with 270 and 1,143, respectively.

The 2019 Indiana Mr. Basketball steadily improved in his time with the Hoosiers, posting careernumbers in his 2022-23 senior campaign. JacksonDavis averaged 20.9 points, 10.8 rebounds, four assists and nearly three blocks per game this past season en route to First-Team AllAmerican honors.

He also nabbed All-Big Ten First Team, All-Big Ten Defensive Team and Big Ten All-Tournament Team selections after pacing the conference in blocks and finishing second in scoring and rebounds. JacksonDavis forewent his final season of eligibility to enter the NBA Draft, but he undoubtedly left his mark as one of the program’s alltime greats.

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By Matthew Byrne matbyrne@iu.edu | @MatthewByrne1

The Indiana men’s basketball program officially released its non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2023-24 season, according to an IU Athletics release on June 27. Indiana will play 11 non-conference games; seven at home, the other four at neutral sites — and zero truly on the road.

Indiana’s bookmarked matchups are hosting preseason No. 1 University of Kansas on Dec. 16 and

2023-24 non-conference schedule announced

when head coach Mike Woodson, who played and coached with the New York Knicks, returns to Madison Square Garden at the Empire Classic on Nov. 19-20. The Empire Classic schedule is yet to be determined. The four-team tournament will consist of the 2023 National Champion and preseason No. 5 University of Connecticut, No. 24 University of Texas — which made last year’s Elite Eight — and the University of Louisville.

Prior to the Classic, the

Hoosiers will begin the season with their three-game homestand. The seasonopener will be on Nov. 7 against Florida Gulf Coast University. Then, Indiana welcomes Army West Point and Wright State University on Nov. 12 and 16, respectively. Following the Classic, Indiana will face Harvard University at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Nov. 26, marking the 49th-straight season Indiana has played a game in Indianapolis, per release.

2025 commitment landed from guard Maya Makalusky

By Matt Press mtpress@iu.edu | @MatthewPress23

Indiana women’s basketball landed a commitment from 2025 guard Maya Makalusky on June 25, per her social media.

Indiana’s December schedule includes one neutral-site game against 2023 NCAA Tournament team Auburn University in Atlanta, Georgia, before four straight home games complete the non-conference schedule: Kansas on Dec. 16, Morehead State University Dec. 19, The University of North Alabama Dec. 21 and Kennesaw State University Dec. 29.

Hoosier Hysteria is set for Oct. 20, followed by two home exhibitions across those next two weeks.

Makalusky is the Hoosiers’ first commit of the 2025 class. The Fishers, Indiana native attends Hamilton Southeastern High School, the alma mater of current Indiana guard Sydney Parrish. Makalusky averaged 15.4 points, just under four rebounds and 1.2 steals a game last season en route to a runner-up finish in the Sectional 8 tournament.

Standing at 6-foot3-inches, Makalusky possesses similar size and length to Parrish and Indiana guard Yarden Garzon, who is coming off an impressive freshman campaign in Blooming-

ton. Makalusky fielded offers from several Power 5 schools, including the University of Florida, Maryland, the University of Kentucky and others.

A more than capable outside shooter, Makalusky shot 40% from 3-point range in her first two seasons of high school ball. Makalusky is also the first guard commit beyond 2023, as well.

The 2024 class currently holds commitments from a pair of forwards, Sydney Fenn and Faith Wiseman. Indiana’s youthful backcourt figures to see little change by Makalusky’s arrival for the 2025 season. Rising freshman and ESPN top-100 guards Lenée Beaumont and Jules LaMendola, in addition to rising sophomores Garzon, Lexus Bargesser and Henna Sandvik, are projected to play alongside Makalusky.

Race Thompson signs NBA Summer League deal with New York Knicks

By Matthew Byrne matbyrne@iu.edu | @MatthewByrne1

Former Indiana men’s basketball player Race

Thompson signed with the New York Knicks to play in the 2023 NBA Summer League, according to an IU Athletics release Sunday.

Thompson was one of 64 collegiate basketball seniors invited to the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, which was played in April, with professional

scouts in attendance for games.

Thompson played in five of six seasons with the Hoosiers, averaging just over 11 points and seven rebounds when starting all of the team’s 35 games in 2022. That year, Indiana reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016. Though Thompson went through Senior Day festivities, the forward announced his return via social media for the 2022-23

season.

Thompson injured his knee during the first half of the team’s two-point loss to Iowa January 5, 2023. The three-time team captain later said he thought his career was over. Thompson, however, returned to the court January 22 and the starting lineup three days after that, albeit scoring four points against his hometown team, the University of Minnesota. By the season’s end,

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Thompson scored 20 points in Indiana’s first-round NCAA Tournament game, then scored double-digits in the team’s second-round exit. Now, the Hoosier forward has signed for the summer with the Knicks — where Indiana basketball’s Mike Woodson played his NBA rookie season in 1980, then was the head coach for the 2011-2014 seasons.

Thompson’s Hoosier teammates, Jalen HoodSchifino and Trayce Jack-

Players to speak at Big Ten Volleyball Media Days

By Matthew Byrne matbyrne@iu.edu @MatthewByrne1

For the Second Annual Big Ten Volleyball Media

Days on August 1 in Chicago, Indiana volleyball’s senior outside hitter Grae Gosnell and junior setter Camryn Haworth will represent the program, per an IU Athletics release Friday. Two athletes per team, along with their head coaches, will speak to me-

dia outlets across the two days at the Big Ten Network Studios.

In the 2022 season, Haworth was the first Indiana volleyball player to receive All-Big Ten First Team honors since Ashley Benson in 2010. Haworth achieved the program’s first tripledouble since 2001 against Northwestern in November, recording 37 assists, 11 digs and 10 kills.

Gosnell, the team’s Big

Ten Sportsmanship honoree, played in 29 matches last season, tallying a careerhigh 16 digs in the road victory over No. 5 Ohio State. Last season, the Hoosiers defeated two ranked teams on the road for the first time in program history.

This past year, The Big Ten was the first conference to host an in-person preseason volleyball event, followed by the conference’s most televised matches in

son-Davis, were picked in the first and second rounds, respectively, in Thursday’s 2023 NBA Draft in Brooklyn. Hood-Schifino was selected No. 17 by the Los Angeles Lakers, and Jackson-Davis was drafted No. 57 by the Washington Wizards, then traded to the Golden State Warriors.

All three players can be expected to log minutes in the NBA Summer League — the Lakers and Warriors will play each other on opening

night. Since Thompson is only signed for the summer with the Knicks, the former Hoosier would require an additional contract offer from any organization to play in the NBA G League or 15-player major-league rosters in the NBA. The 76-game Summer League will start July 7 in Las Vegas. Each team will play four games before the tournament begins July 15. The champion will be decided July 17.

the 2022 season, per release. Chosen student-athletes and coaches from the conference’s 14 programs attending the media days will gather for an exclusive dinner and reception August 1, per Friday’s release.

Indiana’s season-opener will be at 7 p.m. EST August 25 in Bloomington versus the University of New Hampshire in the Indiana Invitational. The two teams last met in 2014.

Ross Chastain returns to victory lane for first time this season in Ally 400

By Dalton James jamesdm@iu.edu

Trackhouse Racing’s Ross Chastain was victorious twice last season but had been winless so far this season entering the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway Sunday. Chastain’s last victory was at Talladega Superspeedway on April 24, 2022. His first career win came on March 27, 2022.

But after qualifying in the pole position Saturday for the first time in his career, Chastain had a strong Sunday evening at the 1.33mile concrete oval, winning his first race this season.

Just a few laps into the race, Richard Childress Racing’s Kyle Busch suffered a flat right rear tire, quickly

putting him in a deficit. Busch left the pit road two laps down and eventually recovered for a ninth-place finish after being assessed a pit road speeding penalty later in the race. With stage one nearing completion, Reddick overtook Chastain, who got caught up by a lapped car. Reddick went on to win the opening stage and it looked like the race would come down to a battle between Reddick and Chastain for the victory. That was until Reddick’s pit stop halfway through stage two. The No. 45 pit crew changed all four tires on Reddick’s car but was unable to properly tighten the right rear tire. As a result, the tire fell off and Red-

dick was penalized immediately, being sent to the back of the field.

While trying to get up to speed during the restart after the caution caused by Reddick, Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney was involved in a crash that saw him hit the inside wall head-on.

Once the green flag waved, Joe Gibbs Racing’s Martin Truex Jr. and Denny Hamlin separated themselves from the rest of the field as they fought for the lead. Hamlin eventually passed Truex and went on to win stage two. With 69 laps remaining, Chastain passed Hamlin to regain the lead for the first time since the opening stage. After completing a pit cycle, Truex was able to inch

closer to Chastain and had closed the gap to half a second but was ultimately unable to catch him. Not only does Sunday’s win mark his first win of the season, but it also marks his triumph after a rocky start to this season.

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Chastain’s rebound

Not only does Sunday’s win mark his first win of the season, but it also marks his triumph after a rocky start to this season. Chastain was involved in several on-track incidents earlier this season which eventually led Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick to publicly criticize the driver. With his victory, Chastain has now clinched a spot

in the NASCAR Playoffs and will look to accumulate additional playoff points prior to the end of the regular season on August 29 at Daytona International Speedway.

Chase Elliott’s solid day

Although Hendrick Motorsports Chase Elliott most likely needs a win to qualify for the NASCAR Playoffs, Sunday’s fifth-place finish could help propel him into a victory soon.

Elliott missed six races earlier this season due to injury and missed an additional race due to suspension, leaving him 74 points behind the playoff cut line. Although it isn’t out of the question that Elliott can get into the playoffs on points, a win would lock him in.

Truex Jr. comes up short of back-to-back victories

Following his victory at Sonoma Raceway two weeks ago, Joe Gibbs Racing’s Martin Truex Jr. followed that up with a second-place finish to Chastain. Truex didn’t qualify for the 2022 NASCAR Playoffs but looks to be in good shape this year with two victories. Truex looks to be the strongest out of his team so far and could be bound for a deep playoff run.

The NASCAR Cup Series will now head to the new Chicago Street Course for the inaugural Grant Park 200 on July 2. The race will be televised on NBC and will begin at 5:30 p.m. EST.

IDS FILE PHOTO BY KAMARON FARVER

Then-freshman setter Camryn Haworth passes to a teammate on Sept. 24, 2021, at Wilkinson Hall. Haworth and senior outside hitter Grae Gosnell will represent Indiana at the Second Annual Big Ten Volleyball Media Days.

IDS FILE PHOTO BY ALEX PAUL

Indiana head coach Mike Woodson seen Dec. 10, 2022 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Indiana men’s basketball program officially released its non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2023-24 season Tuesday.

IDS FILE PHOTO BY ALEX PAUL

Blue hour sets in as fans enter Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Indiana women’s basketball landed its first commitment in the 2025 class from guard Maya Makalusky Sunday.

Boys and Girls Club, BCT to produce Stagecraft Program

By Grant Wheeler grawheel@iu.edu | @wh33lg

Bloomington’s BuskirkChumley Theater will partner with the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington to produce the Stagecraft Program this summer. The week-long program will begin July 10 and aims to introduce young children to the process of stage production.

Members of the Boys and Girls Club aged 10 and above will have the chance to dive deep into multiple facets of stage production, including sound design, theatrical lighting, camera operation and projection techniques. The club said the program is meant to “illuminate diverse career possibilities in the entertainment industry, especially for children from traditionally underserved communities, both in the limelight and behind the scenes.”

The program will be hosted in the Buskirk-Chumley Theater and will immerse participants in the techniques and equipment behind live performance using the theater itself as a handson learning tool. The BuskirkChumley technical staff will provide instruction on the workings and operation of theater technology.

Clayton Hicks, assistant technical director at the theater and Boys and Girls Club alumnus, will serve as the primary instructor for the course. Hicks said he owes a lot to the club, which is where he was first introduced to music production, and that he is excited to inspire the next generation of stage technicians.

Inquiries should be directed to the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington.

COLUMN: The Apocalypse Trilogy: mastery in horror

By Danny William dw85@iu.edu

On June 25, 1982, “The Thing” was released. At the time, the film wasn’t seen as anything to write home about. But now, 41 years later, it’s found a cult following and has been reevaluated by audiences and critics.

But “The Thing” was only the beginning. Over the next decade, “The Thing’s” director, John Carpenter, released two more similarly bleak films, now dubbed the Apocalypse Trilogy. Though they aren’t connected by any characters or events, the three films share similar themes and ideas.

The characters in the Apocalypse Trilogy have their faith — in God, humanity and themselves — tested by forces beyond human understanding. The name of the trilogy comes from the films’ respective endings — all of which end in tragedy or on an ambiguous note. No one leaves unscathed in these films and that’s why they’ve stuck around for so long.

“The Thing” (1982) “The Thing” is probably the most iconic and wellknown of the trilogy, and for good reason. Its effects are the best in the business, its story is tight and melancholy and its ending has kept people debating for decades afterwards. I often credit “The Thing” with really setting off my love of filmmaking.

The film follows a group of American researchers in Antarctica who encounter a bizarre alien lifeform that can transform to look like anything or anyone. As paranoia rises, the group fights to overcome the alien, the elements and each other.

Carpenter’s mastery of the characters’ paranoia is utterly amazing. There’s never any dramatic irony — we find out who’s been

taken over when the rest of the characters do, putting us right in their shoes. And, of course, those effects are utterly amazing. That defibrillator scene still hits every time. There’s been so much conversation around “The Thing” that I can’t add much else, except to recommend it to everyone. After 41 years, it still holds up amazingly well.

“Prince of Darkness”

(1987)

In my eyes, “Prince of Darkness” is the weakest of the trilogy – but that doesn’t make it a bad film. It’s the most overtly philosophical of the three, with the script sometimes devolving into long, rambling debates between Donald Pleasence and Victor Wong. Despite this, it still delivers outstanding horror imagery. After the discovery of a strange artifact in the base-

ment of an abandoned church, professor of theoretical physics, Howard Birack (Victor Wong), and a group of graduate students set out to investigate the phenomenon. As members of the group are slowly picked off, strange revelations and horrific happenings test their faith in their respective disciplines. Also, Alice Cooper is there as a lineless homeless man — I have no clue, either.

I love the horror aspects of this film. The recurring dream shared by the characters is filmed fantastically and adds such a creepy supernatural element to the film. The bug man – if you know, you know – is so cool, the use of computers to convey odd symbols is amazing and I love those mirror world effects.

While the script of “Prince of Darkness” is a bit confusing at points, the film

overall is a great experience. I recommend it to anyone who likes slow-paced supernatural horror.

“In the Mouth of Madness” (1994)

“In the Mouth of Madness” is super underrated. It has an outstanding plot and some killer effects. I really don’t hear many people talking about it as much as they do “The Thing,” which is a shame since it’s so fantastic.

The film centers on John Trent (Sam Neill), an insurance investigator tasked with tracking down Sutter Cane (Jürgen Prochnow), a hugely popular horror novelist who has mysteriously disappeared with his newest book. Traveling with Cane’s editor, Trent begins to experience the same bizarre happenings described in Cane’s books. They’re all fictional – right?

The film’s surrealist tone and imagery absolutely rock. I constantly think about the “blue” scene, and driving at night has never been the same after seeing this film. There’s so many great concepts contained in one short movie. I can’t recommend it enough.

No matter your particular horror persuasion, the Apocalypse Trilogy offers up some of the best flicks out there. It’s an exploration into the many niches of the genre, from survival horror to Lovecraftian cosmic terror to surreal dream-like fear. It’s one long victory lap for Carpenter, who has proven himself one of the most iconic horror directors out there. If you’ve got a few free nights in the future, check out these movies. While the films themselves may be apocalyptic, your enjoyment won’t be.

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On June 25, 1982, “The Thing” was released. The film follows a group of American researchers in Antarctica who encounter a bizarre alien lifeform that can transform to look like anything or anyone.

COLUMN: Reading made me feel more empathetic

By Marg Barnett margbarn@iu.edu

I recently discovered that books are marvelous things, and it has taken me until my twentieth year of life to understand this. My school years have been filled with books; however, reading never stuck as a habit outside of my classes. When reading books for class, we were always taught to annotate to prepare for Socratic seminars and comprehension quizzes. While I found studying classic literature to be compelling, reading books still felt like an assignment, even outside of school.

Horoscope

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today is an 8 — Review your adventures and travels over five months with Neptune retrograde. Cross a body of water, maybe. Consider where you’ve been and where you’re going.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today is an 8 — Consider how you’ve profited in the past together with Neptune retrograde. Revise arrangements. Plug any financial leaks. Conserve resources. Transition to new income sources.

The issue is that I love to learn, and books are one of the best tools for learning. This is why one day this summer, I surrendered to my preconceived notions about leisure reading and let myself enjoy a good book.

I chose to read the book “28 Summers” by Elin Hilderbrand, simply because it had been sitting on my bookshelf since my mom had read it two summers before. I sat down to read it one afternoon, thinking it would be another book added to the unfinished pile on my nightstand. Three days later, I had

read it cover to cover. A part of me even felt kind of dejected about reaching the end of the story.

For those three days, my time with “28 Summers” was spent focusing only on what I was reading. The storyline engrossed me. It was refreshing to feel captivated by something outside of myself, as selfish as that sounds.

It sounds selfish because it does have to do with selfishness. I believe that reading this book reminded me that it is possible to take a break from fixating on my own life. While reading, I forgot about whatever I was concerned with for the time

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Today is a 7 — Domestic comforts entice. With Neptune retrograde in Pisces for five months, you feel most comfortable with familiar friends and partners. Share nostalgic retrospection.

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Today is a 7 — Balance stress or burnout with relaxation and peace. Revise physical routines to nurture your health and wellness with Neptune retrograde for five months.

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Today is an 8 — Profits abound, with work. Slow and rest to avoid burnout. Release unsatisfying pursuits. Neptune retrograde inspires hiding out at home in soothing privacy.

being, and instead directed all my attention to the plot of the story. When I finished reading, I was then able to be involved in my own life once again.

Not only that, but I felt a deep sense of empathy for the characters.

In “28 Summers,” I witnessed multiple characters react differently to situations throughout their lives. The story follows two people that cheat on their partners over a span of 28 years. Initially, this seemed like a story in which I would forever despise both characters for behaving in this way. To my surprise, as the story progressed and

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

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Today is a 7 — You’re especially insightful, intuitive and sensitive with Neptune retrograde. Contemplate deep mysteries. Imagine a dreamy situation. Make inspiring plans over the next five months.

the book investigated each of their lives, I developed more empathy towards the characters. While I still disapproved of their scandal, it gave insight into their intentions.

This made me think about assumptions surrounding various circumstances in my life and it reminded me of how many sides exist in each one of these circumstances. There is no way for me to have an omniscient perspective of everyone, but it is important to keep this idea in mind.

In some ways, I related closely to the characters in “28 Summers.” In other ways, I was learning about

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Today is an 8 — Indulge nostalgic reflection with Neptune retrograde in your sign. Resolve a personal issue. Rediscover a forgotten dream. Revise old fantasies for who you are now.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today is a 7 — Explore the great mysteries. Faith and hope can seem missing with Neptune retrograde over the next five months. Practice compassion, especially with yourself.

how certain unfamiliar situations affect people. In both cases, the book gave an opportunity to study the thoughts of others and try to understand the motive behind their behaviors.

Reading fiction presents a unique opportunity to observe the thought patterns of multiple characters from an all-knowing perspective. This can give us the ability to see issues from multiple sides, sometimes making difficult issues easier to digest.

Non-fiction is great for fact-based learning, but fiction can enlighten readers on social and emotional situations.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today is a 7 — Illusions can cloud your view. Share support and fun with friends. Reminisce with teammates over five months with Neptune retrograde. Abandon preconceptions. Connect.

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Today is an 8 — Collaborate. Reaffirm old bonds with Neptune retrograde for five months. Your work reflects you well. Review and revise professional goals. Invent new possibilities. ©2023 Nancy Black. All rights reserved. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency.

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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

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

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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.

Mitch Ripley, Interim Pastor

Christian Science

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

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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

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!

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.

Richard Woelmer, Pastor

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

Sunday: 10 a.m.

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

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

Independent Baptist