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Explaining the Indiana gas tax

Common abortion procedure banned

By Marissa Meador

marnmead@iu.edu | @marissa_meador

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A gas pump at a Circle K gas station is seen July 12, 2022, on the corner of S. Indiana Avenue and E. Third Street. After failing to pass a suspension of state gas taxes, some Indiana legislators say they want to address the issue again in the July 25 special session.

By Marissa Meador

marnmead@iu.edu | @marissa_meador

Hoosiers are paying a record 80.4 cents per gallon in gas taxes this month, among the highest in the nation. After a failure to pass a temporary suspension of state gas taxes in the legislature, some legislators say they want to address the issue again in the July 25 special session.

Why are gas taxes increasing each month?

Indiana has two gas taxes, an excise tax and a sales tax.

The excise tax, currently at 33 cents, increased by 10 cents in 2017 to fund road maintenance and construction. This tax increases one cent per year to keep pace

with inflation.

The sales tax is a 7% tax on each gallon of gasoline.

As gas prices increase, the amount of tax paid increases as well. Only 10 other states apply sales tax to gas.

Why tax gasoline?

IUPUI political science professor William Blomquist says Indiana policymakers may have set the state’s gas tax higher because it's paid by both residents and nonresidents passing through Indiana.

“Many vehicles pass through Indiana, the 'Crossroads of America,” coming from and going to other states,” he said.

A major factor in the decision was funding for I-69, but the money has funded construction projects

across the state. In April, the Indiana Department of Transportation announced its Next Level Roads plan, which features a $60 billion dollar investment into 1,300 scheduled construction projects.

Why not suspend the tax?

Democrats want to suspend the tax for three months.​​They argue that the $400 million in lost revenue for roads can be easily covered with Indiana’s budget surplus, which was $3.9 billion last year.

Governor Eric Holcomb said he would have to declare an energy emergency in order to suspend the gas tax himself, but says the threshold for the declaration has not yet been met.

“The states that have

suspended the gas tax thus far have done so through the legislature,” Holcomb said.

Republicans in the statehouse oppose a temporary suspension of the tax. They say lowering the price of gasoline will increase demand and cause the price to rise again.

In 2000, when gas was nearly $2 a gallon, thengovernor Frank O’Bannon suspended the gas tax for almost four months. According to the Journal of Public Economics, consumers received only 70% of the cut. An analysis by the University of Pennsylvania found a portion of gas tax suspensions are usually absorbed by the supplier.

Despite the divide in Indiana, in other states, sus-

pending gas taxes has not been a partisan issue. In Connecticut, the legislature voted unanimously to suspend the gas tax, and Georgia’s Republican governor Brian Kemp continues to extend a moratorium on gas taxes.

What are the next steps?

Democrats in the Statehouse hope to address a gas tax suspension in the special session, set to convene July 25 and last through August 5.

Already on the agenda is Holcomb’s proposed $225 refund for taxpayers, which Republicans say is a better relief option than the gas tax. Anti-abortion legislation will also be on the table, making it a crowded agenda for the session.

IU Auditorium shares 2022-23 season lineup

By Lexi Lindemayer

lindena@iu.edu | @ lexilindenmayer

From performances from Conan Gray and Straight No Chaser to “Chicago” and “The Book of Mormon,” IU Auditorium has a full lineup of theater, music and fun for the 2022-2023 season. All tickets are available on the IU Auditorium website.

Bill Burr (Slight Return) at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall Live Nation will present Bill Burr (Slight Return) live at 8 p.m. Sept. 30 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Burr is a Grammy nominated comedian and his animated Netflix series “F Is For Family” stars himself, Laura Dern, Justin Long and Sam Rockwell. Student tickets will cost $35.50 and general tickets will start at $55.

Conan Gray Superache Tour Conan Gray will make a stop in Bloomington as part of his “Superache” tour at 8 p.m. on Oct. 1. This tour follows the release of Gray’s sophomore album “Superache,” which was released on June 24. Tickets prices will start at $29.50.

Ron White Comedian Ron White will perform a new stand-up show at 8 p.m. on Oct. 15.

All four of White’s comedy albums charted No. 1 on the Billboard Comedy Charts and he has sold more than 14 million albums (solo and with the Blue Collar Comedy Tour), according to the IU Auditorium website. Ticket prices start at $41.50.

Soweto Gospel Choir The Soweto Gospel Choir will perform a concert at 7 p.m. on Oct. 18. Their con-

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Rows of vacant seats fill the IU Auditorium on Aug. 30, 2021. Tickets for the 2022-2023 season are available on the IU Auditorium website.

cert, “HOPE: It’s Been a Long Time Coming,” commemorates South Africa’s freedom movement and the civil rights movement in the United States, according to the IU Auditorium website.

Student tickets start at $14 and general tickets start at $21.

“My Fair Lady” “My Fair Lady will return to Bloomington for the first time in 20 years on at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 25-26.

The musical features classic songs such as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” and “On the Street Where You Live.” Student tickets start at $17 and general tickets start at $27.

Dennis James Hosts Halloween This Halloween season, Dennis James will put a new spin on his annual family friendly spooky speculator at

7 p.m. on Oct. 28. James will provide the soundtrack on IU Auditorium’s 4,543 pipe organ behind a live reenactment of the original 1940 radio drama “Inner Sanctum” featuring Bach’s “Fugue in C Minor.” Students from IU’s Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance will take the stage to act out the suspenseful radio drama. Student tickets start at $8 and general tickets start at $17.

Chimes of Christmas The Singing Hoosiers will perform their annual Christmas show at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3. They will present a mix of wellknown carols, contemporary hits and classical choral arrangements, and the performances will also feature special guests from various Jacobs School of Music ensembles. Student tickets start at $11 and general tickets start at $16.

Straight No Chaser Straight No Chaser will perform as part of their 25th Anniversary Celebration tour at 8 p.m. on Dec. 16. Since their start at IU, Straight No Chaser has gained a fanbase and a long list of accomplishments, including two RIAA Gold Certified albums, and more than 1.5 million concert tickets sold, one billion streams and two million albums sold worldwide, according to the IU Auditorium website. Student tickets start at $29 and general tickets start at $39.

“The Book of Mormon” Kicking off the new year, musical “The Book of Mormon” will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 17-19. This ninetime Tony Award-winning musical, follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries who are sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word.

Tickets start at $29.

“Fiddler on the Roof” The new production of “Fiddler on the Roof” will stop in Bloomington at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 8-9. “Fiddler on the Roof” is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter, according to the IU Auditorium website.

Tickets start at $27.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Songs We Love Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) will present Songs We Love live at 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 20. Under the musical direction of Riley Mulherkar, the performance will be a journey through the first 50 years of jazz with three vocalists and a band made up of New York’s rising stars, according to the IU Auditorium website. Student tickets start at $14 and general tickets start at $12.

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A federal judge allowed a 2019 ban on the most common second trimester abortion procedure to take place in Indiana on July 7, according to the IndyStar.

The law bans dilation and evacuation abortions except in cases where the life or health of the individual is in danger. D&E procedures make up 95% of second trimester abortions, with other options used less commonly due to their expense and potential for complications.

After the law was passed, the American Civil Liberties Union sued on the basis it was unconstitutional. A judge with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana filed an injunction, stopping the law from taking place.

Judge Sarah Evans Barker lifted the injunction due to the recent Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.

The law carries a Level 5 felony for the person performing D&E abortions, which consists of one to six years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. The pregnant person or those aiding in the abortion will not be charged.

Former employee sues Cook Medical

By Marissa Meador

marnmead@iu.edu | @marissa_meador

Bloomington-based Cook Medical, which manufactures and sells medical devices to physicians, is being sued for allegedly charging unreasonable and excessive fees to its employees’ 401k plans. The lawsuit seeks full reimbursement of employee losses, according to Indiana Public Media.

Former employee Drew Mataya filed a class action lawsuit with the U.S. District Court of Southern Indiana on June 27. Mataya is represented by Indiana law firm Wagner and Reese.

Attorney Timothy Devereux told Indiana Public Media that the fees were the result of a failure of Cook’s fiduciary responsibilities, such as ensuring that excessive fees are dismissed.

Devereux said in the article that a one percent fee increase can reduce employee returns by up to 28% over time. It is unclear how much money employees have lost, so the firm is requesting documents from Cook.

Additionally, employees were being offered shares at retail rates instead of lowerpriced institutional rates they were entitled to, according to Devereux.

The lawsuit alleges Cook has violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, a law designed to protect individuals who have retirement or health plans with private entities.

According to Bloomberg Law, 170 lawsuits have alleged ERISA violations since 2020. So far, verdicts have favored employees — 19 employers have settled for a combined $68 million and only about a dozen cases have been dismissed as of April.

In response to the lawsuit, Cook Medical told WRTV, “We take our fiduciary responsibilities very seriously and we will defend this lawsuit vigorously."

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NEWS

July 14, 2022 idsnews.com

Editor Marissa Meador news@idsnews.com

Commission seat may be disputed by court Former Monroe County Republican Party of Indiana chair filed a petition in a disput over a vacant seat in Bloomington’s plan commission.

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A view of downtown Bloomington is seen from the Seventh and Walnut Street Parking Garage. Dispute over a vacant seat on the Bloomington Plan Commission may be heard by the Indiana Supreme Court.

By Marissa Meador marnmead@iu.edu | @marissa_meador

Former Monroe County Republican Party of Indiana chair William Ellis filed a petition with the Indiana Supreme Court on July 5 in an attempt to overturn an appeals court decision about a dispute over filling a vacant seat in Blooming-

ton’s plan commission.

Central to the dispute is a state law that says party chairs can appoint members if the mayor misses the deadline and if the seat belongs to their party. When Nicholas Kappas vacated his seat in January 2020, Mayor Hamilton missed the 60-day deadline to fill the seat.

Nicholas Kappas was unaffiliated with a party,

making it unclear if Ellis has the authority to make an appointment in this case.

The petition now tasks the court with determining whether or not plan commission appointees must be affiliated with a political party.

It argues that Ellis’s appointment, Andrew Guenther, should fill the seat instead of Hamilton’s ap-

pointment, Chris Cockerham.

Indiana law mandates no more than three of five mayoral appointments to city plan commissions be affiliated with the same party. The plan commission has three Democrats appointed

by Hamilton, meaning a Republican should be appointed to fill the vacant seat.

Cockerham voted in the

2020 Republican primary, but pulled a Democratic ballot in 2019. The petition argues Cockerham’s 2020 ballot does not count because he was appointed before primary election day, even though he submitted his ballot prior to appointment.

An initial ruling by Monroe Circuit Court 8 decided the case in Ellis’s favor. The

Indiana Court of Appeals overturned this decision, claiming there is no requirement that an appointee be affiliated with a party.

Before the Indiana Supreme Court decides to hear the case, the city of Bloomington must file a response to the petition within 20 days after filing, followed in ten days by a response from Ellis and Guenther.

IU physicists use helium to design smaller microchips

By Meghana Rachamadugu megracha@iu.edu

A team of physicists from Indiana University has worked with the University of Tennessee to make microchips smaller, according to IU News.

Microchips are small units of circuitry used in several applications, including computers, cars and GPS trackers. While microchips are constantly improved, in order to conduct electricity, its design process must change in order to accommodate those improvements.

The university physicists found that helium plays an integral role in the design process to make microchips smaller, said IU News.

“In a traditional system, as you put more transistors on, the wires get smaller,” IU

physics professor Paul Sokol said. “But under newly designed systems, it’s like confining the electrons in a one-dimensional tube, and that behavior is quite different from a regular wire.”

Alongside Adrian Del Maestro, a physics professor at the University of Tennessee, Sokol modeled helium in a one-dimensional tube.

Sokol told IU News that creating the model caused some challenges, especially since it’s never been done before. He said making measurements and employing techniques, like neutron scattering, were very difficult.

Neutron scattering is a process in which a reactor or accelerator is used to examine particle behavior in a onedimensional system.

In a University of Tennessee article, Del Maestro

explained that they had to make a pipe only a few atoms wide in order to allow liquid flow.

The physicists nano-engineered a material made with glasses and argon to be able to hold more helium and enable the neutron scattering technique.

Sokol said the molecules were essentially confined in a row and that, with the helium model, they could explore the entirety of physics in a way that no other system let them do before.

The research and modeling will allow scientists to use the same system to study helium at high and low densities, IU News said. Their research also alluded to developing other nanoengineered materials and examining other helium-related theories.

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IU physicist Paul Sokol poses for a portrait. Sokol, alongside other IU physicists and University of Tennessee, have used helium to make microchips smaller.

Commission begins redistricting maps

By Marissa Meador marnmead@iu.edu | @marissa_meador

The Citizens Redistricting Advisory Commission met for the first time Monday after an 18-month delay in which it was supposed to be seated.

The commission must submit a district map recommendation, a digital proposal of new district boundaries, to the city council by Sep 7.

The commission has to divide Bloomington into 6 districts and 48 precincts of equal population. The final map should have districts

that are connected except where impossible, reasonably compact and should not cross county precinct boundaries or census block lines.

Bloomington municipal code states the commission should keep townships, neighborhoods, school districts and historic districts together. It also recommends districts be drawn to promote political competition.

To be approved by the city council, at least two-thirds of council members must vote yes on the map.

The city of Bloomington

has created a tool to allow the public to draw districts digitally. Residents can access the tool and submit finished maps online.

The next meeting is Monday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m.

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OPINION

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Editor Sean Gilley opinion@idsnews.com

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OPINION

Undoing progress is an American tradition Charlotte Jones (they/her) is a sophomore studying English and journalism.

This last week has been harder than most. However, this is not the first, nor will it be the last, time that the Supreme Court has overturned precedents that created positive change.

On June 24, the Supreme Court of the United States overturned the landmark case Roe v. Wade, which was decided on Jan. 2, 1973. This new ruling regarding this case strips federal protection of abortion from millions of people in the United States. According to the Guttmacher Institute, there are 26 states likely to outright ban abortion because of this ruling. Indiana is one of them.

Unfortunately, this is not the first case that has been overturned, recently or at all. The Supreme Court has been misinterpreting the will of the Founding Fathers for a long time, including abortion. Benjamin Franklin wrote directions on how to perform an at-home abortion in the 18th century, as shown in an article from NPR. The Supreme Court cannot be voted out. It cannot be changed immediately.

As it stands, the court’s conservative majority has held its power since the Trump

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A woman holds up sign that reads, “Why should my granddaughter have fewer rights than I did?” June 27, 2022, in front of the Monroe County Courthouse during a protest for reproductive rights following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

administration. This is more than apparent in its recent decisions regarding Miranda v. Arizona and New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen.

For those who have not been following, here’s the short and not-so-sweet: if you are arrested, law en-

forcement will not be penalized for failing to read you your Miranda rights, such as the right to an attorney.

It is also unconstitutional, according to this court, for states to enact constraints on having guns in public.

We should be concerned for ourselves. It should be

a wake up call for citizens across the U.S. On the other hand, this outcome is understandable. With a conservative court comes conservative decisions, as seen in the past few weeks. In no way am I endorsing this decision, in fact, I think the Supreme

Court should be ashamed of themselves for abusing their power. The purpose of the Supreme Court is to extend the Constitution and provide new interpretations, not strip the public and themselves of their rights.

That being said, this is not the end of the world.

The Supreme Court will only take away federal protections. The decision is now up to the states. Will they protect the right to an abortion, since it is healthcare, or will they be complicit in the deaths of thousands of U.S. citizens?

Within the next year, we should expect the Supreme Court to hear cases regarding the right to contraception, the right to same-sex marriage and the right to same-sex relationships. Justice Clarence Thomas called for the court to revisit these cases in his concurring opinion to overturn Roe. I simply do not want to live in a country that does not protect my right to get married or have a relationship. I also do not want to live in a country that takes away my choice to have an abortion, should I need one.

Yes, this is a terrifying thing, but I will hold out hope that the Supreme Court will do the right thing from here on out.

If they do not, I hope that the state I live in will protect me. If all else fails, I will be louder and prouder to be myself than I have ever been before. Write postcards to voters, attend local protests, call your senators and most importantly, above all else, stay true to yourself.

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SEAN’S SYNOPSIS

Thank the Founding Fathers for checks and balances Sean Gilley (he/him) is a senior studying political science and economics with a certificate in informatics.

Government exists not simply to govern citizens, but to control itself as well.

This not only applies to politicians and other public officials – this also extends to entire institutions. Governments must be effective in doing so while also changing to meet the needs of its citizens.

Democracy should exemplify innovation and progress, so why does our Supreme Court wish to walk back decades of improvements?

Thankfully, the framers of the U.S. Constitution accounted for this. They understood that power needs to be checked in order to preserve a functioning democracy. From the inception of this nation, each branch of government has enjoyed a gradual increase in scope and power. But luckily, so has each branch’s checks on the others.

This wasn’t a new idea, not even at the time of the initial

draft of the constitution. The concept of separated branches and subsequent powers of government was devised by Greek historian Polybius. He came to the conclusion that a system of separated powers – including the power to check the actions of other institutions – was necessary after thoroughly studying ancient Rome’s government system.

Our Founding Fathers understood the necessity of this balance of power and authority and structured the government as such. James Madison wrote in the Federalist Papers, “In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty is this: You must first enable the government to control the governed, and in the next place, oblige it to control itself.”

Throughout our country’s history, there have been numerous incidents of branches of government overstepping their affordance of power.

Fortunately, even in the most egregious of attempts, these encroachments have always

been prevented by one or both of the remaining branches.

During Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s second term, the incumbent president feared the Supreme Court would kill many of his proposed policies.

Because of this, Roosevelt asked Congress to authorize him to add six new seats to the Supreme Court.

As a result, many of the Supreme Court justices threatened to quit in protest.

Then-Chief Justice Charles Evan Hughes wrote a letter to the Senate in opposition of this inquiry, and later, Justice Willis Van Devanter resigned, replaced by former Alabama Senator Hugo Black, shifting the court to a more liberal majority.

Now, our nation faces infringement from the Supreme Court. Yes, it’s well within the scope of the Supreme Court to review past rulings and legal precedents. But when the court decides to unconstitutionally eliminate the rights of an entire group of Americans, one which was upheld by a

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second Court ruling over a decade later, it becomes necessary for their power to be checked.

In direct response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the overstepping of the Supreme Court, President Biden held that, regardless of state laws banning abortions, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act of 1986 protects any providers who offer life-saving abortion

services in emergency situations.

This was further reaffirmed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

In a statement by HHS, secretary Xavier Becerra said, “Today, in no uncertain terms, we are reinforcing that we expect providers to continue offering these services, and that federal law preempts state abortion bans when needed for emergency care.”

Our Founding Fathers were right to be concerned with overreaching branches of government – it was these sorts of transgressions they wished to deter. Although at times it may seem like many of their decisions and practices are antiquated and outof-touch with today’s society, the Founding Fathers got a few things right. spgilley@iu.edu

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BLACK VOICES

Organizations that support IU students of color

By Sade Ajishegiri fosajish@iu.edu

As a freshman, navigating a new college campus can be daunting to say the least. Being a Black student introduces yet another set of obstacles to the mix. So if you’re feeling a little lost, here is a non-exhaustive list of groups supporting Black students at IU. IU’s N.A.A.C.P chapter is unsurprisingly one of the top groups for BIPOC students on campus. According to the BeInvolved website, the organization’s goal is to provide education on and spread awareness of minority issues in order to “create a sense of equality and inclusiveness across Indiana University’s campus.”

The African Student Association is another useful organization, supporting African-descended students on campus through education on African issues.

According to its website, the organization aims “to create a welcoming environment for everyone from every race, creed and religion.”

The ASA also organizes African Night, an opportunity for students to dress in traditional African clothing

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and experience the culture through food, music and fashion.

The Women of Color

Leadership Institute focuses more on BIPOC women and their success, encouraging members with Insta-

gram takeovers, spotlighting each woman’s educational goals.

If you’re looking for the

greek life experience, there are many organizations at IU run by Black students for Black students, includ-

ing Kappa Alpha Fraternity, which was the first Black fraternity to be founded at a predominantly white university in 1911, according to BeInvolved.

There are several sororities supporting Black students, too. A popular choice is the Tau Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the “oldest Greek-letter organization established by AfricanAmerican college-educated women,” according to its website.

If you’re looking for groups more relevant to your major, there are organizations like the National Association of Black Accountants, the National Society of Black Engineers, or the Black Law Student Association at the Maurer School of Law, all of which aim to help Black students navigate and reach success in their chosen field.

A more comprehensive list of Black organizations on campus can be found on the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center’s website. If you’d like to connect with other BIPOC students, need help navigating the college experience or are just curious, check out one of these groups.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Black Violin Black Violin will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 25. Led by classically trained string players Wil B. (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin) and joined by DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes, the band plays blends of classical and hip-hop music to overcome stereotypes and encourage everyone to break down cultural barriers, according to the IU Auditorium website.

Student tickets start at $16 and general tickets start at $26.

Ballet Hispánico Latinx Dance organization Ballet Hispánico will perform their first full-length narrative ballet “Doña Perón” at 7:30 p.m. March 3. Doña Perón is choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and is a portrait of Eva “Evita” Perón,

one of the most controversial women in Argentinian history, according to the IU Auditorium website. Student tickets start at $14 and general tickets start at $21.

“Chicago” “Chicago” will bring all that jazz to Bloomington at 7:30 p.m. March 7-8. Featuring songs like “All that Jazz” and “Cell Block Tango,” the musical has won six Tony

awards, two Oliver awards and a Grammy award. Student tickets start at $17 and general tickets start at $27.

“Jagged Little Pill” “Jagged Little Pill” will commence at 7:30 p.m. April 3-4. Directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus, the musical is based on Alanis Morissette's iconic album of the same title. Student tickets start at $17 and general

tickets start at $27.

“Annie” “Annie” will be IU Auditorium’s final musical of the season at 7 p.m. April 11-12.

“Annie” is directed by Jenn Thompson and features the book and score, written by Tony award-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. Student tickets start at $17 and general tickets start at $27.

Emanuel Ax Ending the 2022-2023 season, pianist Emmanuel Ax will perform at 7:30 p.m. on April 25. He received Grammy Awards for the second and third volumes of his cycle of Haydn’s piano sonatas and made a series of Grammy-winning recordings with cellist Yo-Yo Ma, according to the IU Auditorium. Student tickets start at $14 and general tickets start at $21.

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Baptist H2O Church 812-955-0451 h2oindiana.org facebook.com/h2ochurchiu Instagram & Twitter: @h2ochurchiu Sunday: 11:01 a.m. @ the Global & International Studies Building (Room 0001) Small Groups: Small group communities meet throughout the week (see website for details) H2O Church is a local church especially for the IU campus community to hear the Good News (Gospel) about Jesus Christ. We are a church mostly composed of students and together we're learning how to be followers of Jesus, embrace the Gospel and make it relate to every area of our lives.

Kevin Cody, Pastor

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

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

Unitarian Universalist Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington 2120 N. Fee Ln. 812-332-3695 uubloomington.org facebook.com/uubloomington Sunday morning services: Summer: One service, 10:15 a.m.

August 7 onward: Two services, 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

We are a dynamic congregation working for a more just world through social justice.

We draw inspiration from world religions and diverse spiritual traditions. Our vision is "Seeking the Spirit, Building Community, Changing the World." A LGBTQA+ Welcoming Congregation and a certified Green Sanctuary.

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

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Mennonite Fellowship of Bloomington 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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719 E. Seventh St. 812-822-1335 facebook.com/ECMatIU Instagram & Twitter: @ECMatIU Sun.: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Mon., Tue., Thu.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Fri., Sat.: Varies We aspire to offer a safe and welcoming home for all people. We are a blend of people of different ages, genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities and countries; we are students, faculty, staff and friends. We pray, worship and proclaim the Gospel. We also promote justice, equality, inclusion, peace, love, critical thinking and acting as agents of change in our world.

Prof. Sarah Phillips, Anthropology Ed Bird, Chaplain/Priest

Society of Friends (Quaker) Bloomington Friends Meeting 3820 E. Moores Pike 812-336-4581 fgcquaker.org/cloud/bloomingtonmonthly-meeting Facebook: Bloomington Friends Meeting Meeting in person & by Zoom; email us at bloomington.friends.website@gmail.com Sunday: 9:50 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., Fellowship after Meeting for Worship 12:15 p.m., Often there is a second hour activity (see website) Wednesday (midweek meeting): 9 a.m., Meeting for worship 9:30 a.m., Fellowship after Meeting for Worship Our religious services consistof silent centering worship interspersed with spoken messages that arise from deeply felt inspiration. We are an inclusive community, a result of avoiding creeds, so we enjoy a rich diversity of belief. We are actively involved in peace action, social justice causes, and environmental concerns.

United Methodist Jubilee 219 E. Fourth St. 812-332-6396 jubileebloomington.org jubilee@fumcb.org facebook.com/jubileebloomington Instagram: @jubileebloomington Sunday: 8:30 a.m., Contemplative Communion & 9:30 a.m., Classic 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

1413 E. 17th St. 812-339-5561 hoosiercatholic.org facebook.com/hoosiercatholic Twitter: @hoosiercatholic Weekend Mass Times: Sunday: 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m., Spanish 5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m., During Academic Year Saturday: 4:30 p.m., Vigil 1st & 3rd Saturday: 6 p.m., Korean Mass Weekday Mass Times: Mon. - Sat.: 12:15 p.m.

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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: 6:15 p.m. Meal & 7:07 p.m.

Bible Study @ Rose House LuMin 314 S. Rose Ave. Rose House is an inclusive Christian community that invites students to explore their faith questions, study the scriptures, 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 Rev. Adrienne Meier, Pastor at St. Thomas

Independent Baptist Lifeway Baptist Church 7821 W. State Road 46 812-876-6072 lifewaybaptistchurch.org facebook.com/lifewayellettsville Sunday: 9 a.m., Bible Study Classes 10 a.m., Morning Service 5 p.m., Evening Service Barnabas College Ministry: Meeting for in-home Bible study throughout the month. Contact Rosh Dhanawade at barnabas@iu.edu for more information.

Lifeway Baptist Church exists to bring glory to God by making disciples, maturing believers and multiplying ministry.

Matthew 28:19-20.

Steven VonBokern, Senior Pastor Rosh Dhanawade, IU Coordinator 302-561-0108 barnabas.so.indiana.edu *Free transportation provided. Please call if you need a ride to church.

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Burns, Gilliland named IU Athletes of the Year

By Emma Pawlitz

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A pair of athletes from the Indiana swimming and diving program — junior swimmer Brendan Burns and sophomore diver Tarrin Gilliland — were named recipients of the 2021-2022 IU Athlete of the Year awards. Both Burns and Gilliland won individual NCAA Championships this past season.

“Our men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs have produced some of the most accomplished competitors in the history of their sports, and Tarrin and Brendan very much belong in that distinguished group,” IU Athletic Director Scott Dolson said in a release. “From their individual NCAA Championships this season to the leadership role they each played in helping our men’s and women’s programs to tremendous success at the Big Ten and NCAA Championships, they have excelled on the biggest stages.”

Burns won Indiana’s first NCAA Championship in the 200-yard butterfly since 1973, took home two silver medals and placed top-10 in all five events at the championships. He currently holds the school record for the 200-yard butterfly with a time of 1:38.71, as well as the 100-yard backstroke at 44.15 seconds. “(Brendan) has worked hard to become one of the top swimmers in the NCAA, and he authored one of the most surprising upsets in the history of our sport by becoming our first swimmer to win the 200 butterfly since the early 1970s,” head swimming coach Ray Looze said in the release. “Not only is he an amazing swimmer, but he’s a better person. We are

IU junior Brendan Burns takes a deep breath Jan. 14, 2022, in the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatics Center. Burr ranked first in the men’s 200 yard butterfly.

lucky to have him as one of our leaders.”

Burns was named Big Ten Swimmer of the Year for his performances during both the regular season and championship meet. He won the gold medal in all five events at the championships and led the Hoosier men to

their fourth Big Ten team title in six years.

Gilliland also received conference MVP honors, winning Big Ten Diver of the Year, as well as College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America Diver of the Year and finalist honors for the Honda

Sport Award. For the second straight season, Gilliand also earned All-American honors and qualified for the NCAA Championships in all three diving disciplines.

Gilliland won her second consecutive NCAA platform diving championship in 2022, joining Stanford Uni-

versity’s Eileen Richitelli as the only athlete to repeat as the platform diving championship during his or her freshman and sophomore years. Richitelli’s championships came in 1992 and 1993.

“I am so proud of Tarrin for her accomplishments in the pool, the classroom and

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as a teammate,” head diving coach Drew Johansen said. “Winning back-to-back platform titles in the NCAA is one of the hardest things to do in our sport. Tarrin has made huge strides from freshman to sophomore year, and I can’t wait to see what she does next.”

COLUMN: The addition of USC and UCLA to the Big Ten is important for sports other than football

By Amanda Foster

amakfost@iu.edu | @amandafoster_15

At this point, everyone even remotely connected to the sports world has seen the news: the University of Southern California and the University of California, Los Angeles are leaving the Pac12 to join the Big Ten. The realignment won’t come until 2024, but stories about how USC and UCLA could impact top Big Ten programs and their football teams have taken over media outlets.

Still, there are other sports at these schools that will also be affected, and volleyball and soccer especially have the potential to become a part of a major powerhouse in the Big Ten. Volleyball The Big Ten is one of the toughest, most talented conferences for volleyball. Penn State and Nebraska each have five or more national titles. Wisconsin won its first

ever NCAA championship in 2021 by beating Nebraska.

Penn State has not missed an NCAA tournament in the 41 years since the tournament began.

Eight Big Ten teams reached the NCAA tournament in 2021, and five were top-16 seeds — that in itself shows how competitive the conference is. When two of those teams end up facing off in the championship game, it’s difficult to argue against the dominance of the Big Ten. Equally as competitive, the Pac-12 holds 16 NCAA titles in women’s volleyball: the most of any conference nationwide. UCLA has won four titles and USC has won three, and the two teams are some of the most wellknown volleyball schools in the country, sitting consistently in the middle-to-upper standings of the Pac-12.

By bringing in two of the country’s most well-known programs, the Big Ten has set itself up to be even more

dominant in the volleyball world. In-conference play will only grow more competitive, which will in turn increase each team’s strength of schedule and provide more preparation for postseason play. Don’t be surprised if national championship contenders consistently come from the Big Ten in the near future.

Soccer The Big Ten is home to some of the highest-level soccer programs in the country. Indiana, Maryland and Penn State are three of the top men’s teams in the NCAA and all finished in Top Drawer Soccer’s final top-25 rankings for the 2021 season.

Indiana, one of the most successful collegiate men’s soccer programs, has eight national championship titles and 35 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances.

Maryland holds four national championships and has appeared in every NCAA

tournament since 2001.

While USC does not have a men’s soccer program higher than club level, UCLA’s program is one to watch. The Bruins have four national championships, with their most recent coming in 2002. They have appeared in 46 NCAA tournaments and are tied with the Hoosiers for the secondmost appearances of any school.

UCLA women’s soccer signed the No. 1 freshman class for 2022, including seven of Top Drawer Soccer’s top-25 recruits. Barring transfers and injuries, those freshmen will still be on the team in 2024, when UCLA joins the Big Ten. Historically, UCLA has been successful in the Pac-12 and NCAA tournaments alike — the Bruins have 25 NCAA tournament appearances, four national championships and 13 Pac-12 titles.

The Bruins beat the USC women’s program to win the 2021 Pac-12 championship

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COLUMN: A few good gags can’t save ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ from its lack of direction

By Chloe Fulk cdfulk@iu.edu

“Thor: Love and Thunder” was released in theaters July 8, making it the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 4. Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is without purpose after the events of the Infinity Saga and in order to find inner peace, he must first defeat Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale) and reconnect with his old flame, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman).

The film is drenched in Taika Waititi’s signature comedic style and a lighthearted tone that accentuates the film’s core themes. It’s not without its emotional moments, though.

Much like Waititi’s other films, including the Oscarwinning “Jojo Rabbit,” the film’s pathos is very much alive. We see this in Christian Bale’s fantastic (and underutilized) performance, as he easily balances the sinister energy of the fearsome villain and his empathetic backstory.

The usage of classic rock in the soundtrack is another trademark Waititi-ism. Interspersed between scenes are various Guns N’ Roses hits that give the film the same classic rock-driven nostalgia and timelessness that Waititi’s “Thor: Ragnarok” had.

Unfortunately, that’s where my praise for “Thor: Love and Thunder” ends.

The film isn’t unenjoyable to watch. In fact, I had a lot of fun in the theater.

The problem, however, is that the film is two hours of pure fluff. As we were being spoon-fed yet another joke about screaming goats, I couldn’t help but ask myself, “why does any of this matter?”

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“Thor: Love and Thunder” premiered in theaters July 8, 2022.

This seems to be the general problem with Phase 4 of the MCU. There’s no overarching direction or endgame that these movies are pointing to. Previous phases were building up to the Infinity Saga, but even halfway through Phase 4, we still have no idea where all of this is going. Many believed that “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” would offer some sort of guidance, but instead, the film ended in a rather insignificant and forgettable way.

The lack of direction makes watching these films a particularly tedious task.

In a franchise that demands your attention with viewing guides and “know before you watch” lists, it doesn’t seem fair to offer no sense of importance or a grander story in return, especially when all of these films follow the same general format and plot structure.

Most of the jokes in “Thor: Love and Thunder” are barely funny enough to garner a light chuckle. While watching, you realize that these jokes are taking screen time away from what would be important plot points and character development. The shell of a good film is there,

but it gets bogged down by the low stakes, forgettable storyline and poor visual effects.

For a film that had a budget of around a quarter of a billion dollars, the quality of the visual effects and shot composition is jarring. Many of the VFX-heavy shots are crowded and unappealing to look at. Even in simple conversation scenes that use visual effects, the background and foreground are so disconnected that the frame looks completely flat.

The visual effects artists are not to blame here. Since the release of the film, some

COLUMN: ‘Elvis (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)’ is a series of enhanced hits and misses

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“Elvis” was released in theaters June 24, 2022.

By Gino Diminich

gdiminic@iu.edu | @GinoDiminichII

As a huge fan of Elvis’ music and Baz Luhrmann’s musical tastes (being one of few people who defended “The Great Gatsby” soundtrack), I was excited to listen to what I thought would be a fantastic collaboration between numerous popular artists and one classic rock icon.

What was delivered was a collection of remixes and covers that often failed to live up to the enormous legacy Elvis left behind with his music.

Elvis’ music is not only impactful because of his iconic voice but also because of the grandeur with which they were performed and subsequently recorded.

Some of the covers, such as “Suspicious Minds” by Paravi, fail to capture that and are less enjoyable.

“Suspicious Minds” is intended to be a rousing anthem of love, a plea to a loved one to disregard irrational thoughts and make a deci-

sion about their relationship.

The original recording delivered this message with a gradual crescendo that was only emphasized in the live performances.

The cover by Paravi opts instead for a more subdued sound which feels out of place and pales in comparison to the film mix of the original song by Elvis.

However, Kacey Musgraves’ cover of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” proves that a subdued sound is not always a bad thing as she utilizes a slight echo, making her cover sound very much like a product of the ‘60s. The cover is beautiful. Her voice carries the song perfectly while changing it just enough to make it feel different without ruining a classic love song.

Måneskin’s cover of “If I Can Dream” is another worthy shout out from the other covers on the album. The lead vocals by Damiano David are bold and the strong but restrained instrumentals are enough to let his voice carry out a powerful song about

the importance of hope and unity.

The rest of the album is either remixes of Elvis’ songs done by various artists or straight renditions of classic tunes by Austin Butler in the actual film. The film songs are great, as Butler almost perfectly mimics Presley’s voice and tonal inflections.

Luhrmann’s signature sound mixing makes the songs sound more striking and larger than life.

The remixes are where the real hits and misses lie. Songs like “Vegas” by Doja Cat, “I Got A Feelin’ in My Body” by Stuart Price or even “Tupelo Shuffle” by Swae Lee and Diplo are excellent examples of remixing Elvis for a new generation. The songs are catchy and full of life, proving that the best remixes on the album are the ones that either emphasize the original rhythm of the song while adding on or sampling very little of the original Elvis song.

A recurring problem on the album, however, is that too many of the remixes

on this album feel like bad SoundCloud creations by some bored college student.

Nardo Wick’s remix of “In The Ghetto” uses far too much of the original song to the point where it grinds to a halt so that Wick can sing his own lyrics.

This is a recurring theme within the remixes on the album, as many feel like a lazy attempt at changing the song by throwing a basic beat over it and adding a little bit of a distortion effect. Listening to those poor remixes and then hearing the film mix of the classic Elvis song reminds listeners that there is a better rendition out there.

Overall, “Elvis (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)” is not bad but it could have been much better given the legacy it is reflecting. While a modern remix or cover of Elvis is not bad as several songs prove, Luhrmann should have trusted the original material more and not tried to modernize every song in an attempt to reach a younger audience.

artists have come forward to talk about their experiences working on Marvel productions, stating that they’re overworked and underpaid by the studio. Marvel Studios is notorious for being a difficult visual effects client to work with because they do not give the visual effects studios enough time or resources to complete the effects.

It hasn’t always been like this. “Thor: Ragnarok,” which came out in 2017, is better than “Thor: Love and Thunder” in virtually every way possible. “Ragnarok” is more in line with Waititi’s

other works, whereas “Love and Thunder” feels like the product of too much studio interference and a lack of passion.

Overall, “Thor: Love and Thunder” is a perfectly fine, fun summer blockbuster.

It delivers on the promise of a good time and plenty of jokes, even if they don’t completely stick the landing. However, one can’t help but begin to feel the fatigue spawned from too much of the same thing. If Marvel wants to keep our interest piqued, they need to work through the current identity crisis they’re having.

Michael Brunner releases ‘yeah yeah’

By Taylor Satoski

tsatoski@iu.edu | @taylorsatoski

Local musician and IU graduate Michael Bruner released his newest song, “yeah yeah,” on June 15.

“You’re catching feelings for someone and you’re beginning to realize that you both have this compatibility, this connection,” Bruner said.

“It’s exciting, you’re beginning to wonder and fantasize about each other. And it’s just a song about lust.”

Bruner said he didn’t have any plan of what the song would sound like and just wrote what felt natural to say.

He said he made a commitment to work on music and new songs every morning. “Yeah yeah” was a result of Bruner having the melody from “Camptown Races” by Stephen C. Foster stuck in his head, he said. He layered his own ideas over the melody before removing the original melody entirely.

Bruner first released music in 2015 for a high school senior project. He released two songs a couple years later, but he said he didn’t feel like those songs represented himself and took them down.

He said those songs were experiments and “yeah yeah” is his comeback.

Frankie Figueroa, photographer for the album cover art, had Bruner pose behind two red sheets. Bruner said he associates the song with the color red.

“The fabric also plays into the thematic content of the song because I think it’s

very much inspired by romance and moments in the bedroom with someone that you’re close with,” Bruner said.

IU graduate Matthew Teden has known Bruner in and out of the recording studio for a year.

“Michael carries the happiest, bouncy energy which I feel shows in his pocketed drum grooves and playful vocal harmonies,” Teden said.

Teden said Bruner has the ability to create a feeling through his music. By emotional storytelling, Teden said Bruner embraces imperfections in his music and creates a cohesive aesthetic.

“I love how quickly the song gets into the meat of the storytelling,” he said. “The start of the song doesn’t feel abrupt, but it doesn’t waste a single second of unnecessary time.”

Elias McDermott Sipe, local rapper, has been a friend of Bruner for seven years.

Sipe said Bruner never fails to write well structured verses.

“I’m super excited and proud of Michael because I feel like he’s kind of rebranded his own artistry,” Sipe said.

“He’s released music in the past, but with this song, it’s kind of like a new era for Michael.”

With pop influences like Joji and Charlie Puth for Bruner’s new music, Sipe said he is excited for Bruner’s rebrand.

“He’s always been an artist,” Sipe said. “But now I think it’s time for him to explode.”

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Local musician and IU graduate Michael Bruner released his newest song, “yeah yeah” on June 15. He has been releasing music since 2015.

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Indiana wrestling program acquires Army transfer Clayton Fielden

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By Emma Pawlitz

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Clayton Fielden, a junior from the U.S. Military Academy, will transfer to the Indiana wrestling program, according to a June 5 release from head coach Angel Escobedo. Fielden has three years of eligibility remaining.

Fielden wrestled at 165 lbs. as a freshman at Army and 174 lbs. as a sophomore.

He notched a 5-6 record in the 2021-2022 season and holds an 8-10 collegiate record overall.

Fielden is an Indiana native who attended Garrett High School. He was a twotime team captain, two-time state runner-up and fourIDS FILE PHOTO BY IZZY MYSZAK time all-conference selection Then-IU freshman Eddie Bolivar wrestles then-Iowa sophomore Max Murin on Jan. 10, 2020, in Wilkinson Hall. in high school.

Clayton Fielden, a junior from Army, will transfer to the Indiana wrestling program.

the best programs in the Big Ten. The Nittany Lions hold the only national championship across the Big Ten, but that doesn’t mean teams like Rutgers and Michigan aren’t competitive. Six Big Ten teams appeared in the 2021 NCAA tournament, and the Scarlet Knights and Wolverines earned No. 1 and No. 2 seeds, respectively.

Main Takeaways There’s little doubt in my mind that the volleyball and soccer programs in all schools — USC, UCLA and the current Big Ten programs — will benefit from this realignment. The chance to become increasingly dominant in the two sports is beneficial for the conference, the schools and the athletes participating.

However, there are very successful sports at both schools that may not

see the same skill level in the Big Ten. Baseball and softball teams could find themselves at a disadvantage in terms of strength of schedule, and gymnastics may not even have teams to compete against.

I also have little doubt that this move will eventually lead to full-on conference realignments, possibly ending with just two or three major conferences spreading throughout the country. Regional rivalries could disappear and the entire stage of college athletics could change.

But, no one knows what will happen until it happens. Many things can change quickly in teams and athletic departments as a whole. But if there is one takeaway from this article, let it be that sports like volleyball, soccer and other successful programs should receive the same attention and excitement as football.

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