On July 3, the Indiana Daily Student received an email from Media School Dean David Tolchinsky, informing us that as of the new fiscal year, our nearly $1 million deficit was “covered by campus” with a transfer of $926,779.01.
Tolchinsky also credited the “provost's office, who made this investment as part of their strong commitment to student media,” and brought up a five-year plan which will outline a structure for IU student media.
“We expect to share a fiveyear plan by fall semester, one that outlines a strategic, contemporary structure for IU student media,” Tolchinsky
wrote.
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To note, in 2021, the Media School issued a news release which states, “As we work together to secure the long-term future of the IDS, and with agreement from the Office of the Provost, the IDS will be permitted to operate at a deficit for three years beginning in the 2021-22 fiscal year. Any remaining deficit after that time will be covered by The Media School.” Since 2021, there’s been change in Media School deans and provosts, and since 2021, it wasn’t communicated to us that this plan would be followed through. After following up on the
July 3 email to request more information on the details of the five-year plan, Tolchinsky informed the IDS via email that he has no more information to share on the matter and provided a statement.
“The elimination of the deficit is a relief to everyone, and I am grateful to the provost for supporting student media in this way. Right now, our staff is working on a fiveyear business plan that will ensure the IDS and other student media outlets maintain solid financial footing, foreground mental health for our student journalists, and model the best industry practices. We expect to have a plan
to share in fall semester,” the statement reads. Since the start of the summer session, Tolchinsky has declined meeting requests with me and shared no financial updates regarding the IDS, besides the July 3 email. As we don’t yet know what the “five-year plan” entails, we also don’t know if the IU Student Media Commitee report that advocates for the consolidation of IU student media — the IDS, IU Student Television and WIUX — under one umbrella and financial investment from the university while maintaining editorial independence has been considered in this “five-year plan,” or at all.
‘An amazing feeling’:
Inside Yogi Ferrell’s return to Indiana basketball
By Daniel Flick danflick@iu.edu | @ByDanielFlick
INDIANAPOLIS — At
4:35 p.m. July 19, two fans walked next to each other through the tunnel toward the north concourse in Butler University’s Hinkle Fieldhouse.
One wore Yogi Ferrell’s purple Sacramento Kings No. 3 jersey, which he last put on in 2020, while the other wore Ferrell’s white No. 11 Indiana men’s basketball jersey, eight years after his final collegiate contest. Two sections behind them, a child wearing Ferrell’s red No. 11 jersey leaned against a railing, preparing to follow suit out of the tunnel.
The catch?
Ferrell, one of the most decorated players in Indiana men’s basketball history and the program’s all-time assist leader, wasn’t in either of the two games that had been played in the three-and-ahalf-hour session the fans attended. He wasn’t in the next game, either.
Instead, Ferrell was a part of the nightcap, playing at 8 p.m. for Indiana’s alum team Assembly Ball in The Basketball Tournament, a singleelimination, winner-take-all event that gives $1 million to the champions.
Fans filed back into Hin-
kle Fieldhouse as early as 5 p.m. in advance of the game before Assembly Ball’s — but as Julian Gamble, one of Ferrell’s new teammates, said afterwards, the crowd was a sea of red out to support the former Hoosiers.
Ferrell and Assembly Ball arrived at Hinkle Fieldhouse shortly after 6 p.m., and after passing through security checkpoints, they moved to an upper section to watch part of the game taking place.
Half an hour later, the group was all business. Ferrell followed a line of teammates spearheaded by general manager Christian Watford through the north concourse into Assembly Ball’s locker room at 6:35 p.m.
Ferrell’s locker sat two chairs out of the only occupied corner in the room. Former University of Oklahoma guard Kristian Doolittle’s locker was on the right, while he had a vacant spot to his left.
After changing from street clothes to warmup apparel, Ferrell departed the locker room at 7 p.m., taking a trio of left turns to enter the west concourse. He donned a red Assembly Ball shirt with white shorts and black Adidas socks.
He stopped for a photo with a fan before continuing his journey to Efroymson Family Gym, the shootaround facility located inside Hinkle Fieldhouse. For 25
minutes, Ferrell, with white AirPods in his ears, put up jump shots as players from both Assembly Ball and The Cru, the opposition made of Valparaiso University alums, loosened before tipoff.
At 7:26 p.m., Ferrell left the practice gym with Watford on his right shoulder. Immediately upon his exit, Ferrell stopped for selfies and autographs. As he walked back to Assembly Ball’s locker room, Ferrell’s celebrity status became eminent, dishing out fist bumps to a lengthy line of fans waiting at a concession stand.
“There goes Yogi,” one fan said as Ferrell passed by.
Two minutes after he first stepped foot out of Efroymson Family Gym, Ferrell arrived at the door to enter the locker room — but not before taking one more picture.
Ferrell and Assembly Ball listened to one final pregame speech from head coach Adam Ross at 7:45 p.m. and gathered at the exit of their tunnel right before storming onto the court.
The team huddled and shouted, “Together.” Ferrell broke free and the rest of Assembly Ball’s roster and staff followed suit. Many of the 4,000 fans in the crowd stood up and cheered.
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Over 100 laws take effect July 1
By Chloe Oden chloden@iu.edu
Over 100 new laws were enacted July 1 in Indiana. Following the 2024 General Assembly, where over 700 bills were introduced, 172 bills were passed. Some of these went into effect July 1, having been signed by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, and others are still pending. Here are some of the new laws affecting topics like education, environmental protections, alcoholic beverage sales and adult website access that went into effect July 1.
Senate Bill 202
One of the several bills pertaining to education systems is Senate Bill 202, which specifically affects public universities in the state. According to the bill, at
each public university, the board of trustees must create diversity committees to review faculty, administration and policies concerning “cultural and intellectual diversity issues.”
Professors are to be reviewed every five years, and the trustees must put a procedure in place to accept complaints from students or other employees if the professor is “not meeting certain criteria related to free inquiry, free expression, and intellectual diversity.” The “certain criteria” is not detailed. Along with this, professors’ tenure and promotion are at risk if they are determined to be unlikely to give students perspectives from “scholarly works” that are of a variety of viewpoints, or if they “subject students to political or ideological views and opinions that are un-
related to the faculty member's academic discipline or assigned course of instruction,” according to the bill.
Professors and university faculty are concerned about what this specifically will mean for higher education in the state and how their speech will be restricted due to their positions being on the line, according to the IndyStar. Some of the pushback claims SB202 encourages conformity and may discourage professors from engaging in topics that run the risk of violating the vague “criteria.”
IU President Pamela Whitten warned against the bill in February, stating “we are deeply concerned about language regarding faculty tenure that would put academic freedom at risk,” as well as stunt the preparation of students' critical thinking.
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Whitten also said that SB202 would threaten the “economic and cultural vitality of the state.”
IU professors have also criticized the bill, claiming it will limit academic freedom.
Senate Bill 17
Senate Bill 17 would have instated new requirements for access to an “adult oriented website operator that displays harmful material to minors.” However, on June 28, U.S. District Court Judge Richard Young blocked this requirement for websites in the name of preserving the First Amendment rights of Hoosiers.
“Indiana’s age verification requirements are likely unconstitutional,” Young said in a preliminary injunction he issued June 28.
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Though our deficit was cleared, we still run on a deficit, and we are projected to be back in debt. Our nearly $1 million being covered is good news and a start, but it is not a solution. We will continue to collect debt if the university does not support us. As one deficit is covered, a new one will occur, and we currently don’t know what’s next. As always, we are very thankful for readers like you that pick up our papers and read our stories on idsnews. com. We are grateful for the impact you make in keeping the spirit of local media and student journalism alive.
IU and Purdue Indianapolis part ways
By Jonathan Frey jonafrey@iu.edu | @byjonathanfrey
IU-Purdue University Indianapolis officially split in two July 1 following an official agreement made June 12.
IU-Indianapolis and Purdue University Indianapolis will become two independent campuses in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, separated for the first time since IUPUI’s inception.
IUPUI formed in 1969 as a merger of the two most prominent higher education institutions in Indiana, Purdue University and IU-Bloomington. Then-Indianapolis mayor Richard Lugar called for “a great state university in Indianapolis” the year prior, according to IUPUI’s website. Since then, it was considered “Indiana’s premier urban research university.” According to the most recent IUPUI statistics, it enrolled more than 25,000 graduate and undergraduate students for the 2023-24 academic year.
The separation was agreed upon in August 2022 by the Board of Trustees of both Purdue and IU, the IDS reported.
“The creation of independent campuses will enable the two higher education powerhouses to build upon their incredible legacies of excellence and impact to meet the needs of Indiana and its capital city for decades to come,” according to a June 14 IU press release.
IU-Indianapolis will absorb almost all of IUPUI’s more than 500 academic programs. It will supplement its existing repertoire of programs with IU’s applied computer sciences program and expand the Luddy School of Engineering in Indianapolis.
IU-Indianapolis will also construct SciTech Corridor, a new building on campus intended to “advance STEM education and curriculum for Hoosiers,” according to a 2022 IU press release.
Indianapolis mayor Joe Hogsett officially designated July 1 as “IU Indianapolis Day," according to an IU press release July 1. IU-Indianapolis will retain the “Jaguars” as the school’s mascot.
Purdue University Indianapolis will incorporate the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology and Computer Science in the Science School from IUPUI, as
well as implementing some schools from its West Lafayette branch, including the Mitchell E. Daniels School of Business.
Indiana state lawmakers adopted a budget in April 2023 allocating $60 million to each school to build new facilities on their respective campuses. The IU Board of Trustees approved plans for a new IU-Indianapolis athletics center to complement existing facilities in a June 14 board meeting. Capital Planning and Facilities Vice President Thomas Morrison described it as “one of the true needs of the Indianapolis campus.” The new facility will seat 4,500 and serve primarily as an NCAA Division I basketball and volleyball court. The separation of the two universities is intended to bolster the capabilities and capacity of both campuses, with the hope of attracting new students and creating jobs within the city and Central Indiana. Central Indiana community leaders and business owners are hopeful the separation will help fill jobs in engineering, sciences, technological and health care careers, according to the press release.
“IUPUI’s realignment will create a transformational change across Indiana’s landscape and far beyond,” Indiana governor Eric Holcomb said in the June 14 press release. “As Purdue and Indiana University — two of our state’s globally competitive universities – continue to focus on their individual strengths, they will also now create an epicenter for research and a training ground for future focused innovative fields to ensure students are ready for the modern-day economy.”
This story was originally published July 1, 2024.
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COURTESY PHOTO The IU trident sits above IUPUI's Campus Center bell tower March 11, 2024. IU-Purdue University Indianapolis officially split in two July 1, 2024.
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Assembly Ball guard Yogi Ferrell celebrates an 89-79 victory over The Cru in the Basketball Tournament on July 19, 2024, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Ferrell played for Indiana men's basketball from 2012-16.
Biden abandons re-election bid
By Andrew Miller ami3@iu.edu | @andrew_mmiller
President Joe Biden withdrew his re-election bid and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, an unprecedented move likely to throw the presidential race into chaos.
Biden announced his decision on social media on the afternoon of July 21. In his statement, he touts his major policy achievements as president, but writes “I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”
In a subsequent post, Biden endorsed Harris to become the Democratic nominee. Biden will not resign the presidency, he wrote.
What happens now is unclear; how the Democrats will nominate a replacement, and who that will be. The Democratic National Convention starts in less than a month, from Aug. 1922.
The decision comes after weeks of intra-party turmoil over concerns about Biden’s age and mental acuity, sparked by a poor debate performance late last month. Biden maintained defiance among calls for him to step aside throughout that period.
But other party figures and donors turned on the president, and a consistent flood of leaked information about party dealings made headlines over the weeks since the debate. So too did
polling, which showed slipping support for Biden, especially in swing states. After Biden, 81, was diagnosed with COVID-19
on July 17, calls for him to withdraw piled up, including senators, representatives and other top Democratic Party voices.
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This story was originally published July 21, 2024.
Indiana politicians respond to Trump assassination attempt
By Andrew Miller ami3@iu.edu | @andrew_mmiller
It was during the Indiana Democratic Party’s convention July 13 when news broke that former President Donald Trump had been injured in a now-apparent assassination attempt.
The near-assassination happened while Trump was speaking at a Pennsylvania rally. One bullet hit his upper ear, just barely missing his head. Other shots struck audience members, killing one and critically injuring two others.
The Secret Service killed the shooter soon after the shots rang out. Trump later returned to his home in New Jersey.
Indiana politicians have universally condemned the attack, offered prayers and denounced political violence.
The Indiana Capital Chronicle reported the news interrupted the state Democratic convention’s proceedings, drawing numerous condemnations from attendees and party officials.
“There is no room for violence in our political discourse,” Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jennifer McCormick said at the convention.
Fox59 reported that Destiny Wells, who became the Democratic nominee for attorney general at the July 13 convention, released a statement condemning the assassination attempt.
“I condemn the violence at the rally in Pennsylvania today,” the statement read. “Violence is never the answer, and I am thankful that Mr. Trump is unhurt but I am terribly disturbed by the
gun violence that plagues our communities every day.”
Incumbent Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita released a lengthy statement on X July 14. He wrote without providing evidence that the assassination attempt was “the latest and clearest evidence of the violence that is encouraged by the political left, the media, and the establishment in this nation including in Indiana.”
Reuters reported the shooter was a registered Republican, though he donated $15 to a liberal PAC on Biden’s inauguration day in 2021.
Republican gubernatorial candidate and current Senator Mike Braun posted on X “Pray for President Trump, his family, and our country,” including a nowviral AP image of Trump raising his fist with blood running across his face.
Indiana Senator Todd Young said on X that he was praying for all at the “terrify-
ing scene.”
“Praying that he and all in attendance are OK and that calm will prevail,” he wrote. “Violence is never the answer.”
Mike Pence, Trump’s former vice president and 2024 primary challenger, said he was praying for the former president on X. He later posted a statement condemning the violence, saying “There is no place in America for political violence and it must be universally condemned.”
Republican nominee for Senate and current Congressman Jim Banks said he was “praying for Trump and everyone in Pennsylvania,” posting the same image later on.
Banks also called Rep. Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi “evil” on X for introducing a bill this April that would have ended Secret Service protection for convicted felons sent to prison. Thompson’s bill would have transferred security protections to prisons.
Democratic nominee for Senate Valerie McCray said on X she was sad to hear about “Trump being injured at his rally,” including a statement about the issue of gun violence.
“As your next US Senator, I will support commonsense legislation and policies that will protect our youth and make our communities safer,” she wrote. Other congresspeople from Indiana have also released statements, each condemning the attack.
Congresswoman Erin Houchin, who represents southeast Indiana and all of Monroe County, posted “God Bless America,” and an American flag emoji on X.
State Senator Shelli Yoder, who represents most of Monroe County, wrote on X that she was appalled at the violence.
“My heart goes out to those affected, and I join all Americans in rejecting violence and praying for peace,” she wrote.
A spokesperson for state house representative Matt Pierce, who represents Bloomington, has not responded to a request for comment.
Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson said she was horrified about the incident on her Facebook.
“Our democracy depends on free and safe elections,” the statement read. “Two people have died as a result of political violence today, that is unacceptable.”
Trump’s near assassination came just two days before the Republican National Convention, held in Milwaukee July 15-18.
This story was originally published July 14, 2024.
Summer SRSC renovation underway
By Isaac Perlich iperlich@iu.edu | @isaacperlich
When students return to Bloomington in August, they will find a new look for the Student Recreational Sports Center.
The SRSC, located at 1601 Law Lane, is undergoing a renovation this summer which includes several functional and aesthetic upgrades.
“We constantly watch for patterns in member usage and student preferences,” IU Recreational Sports Executive Director Chris Arvin said. “Our goal is to squeeze preferred equipment into every square foot of the building where possible.”
Renovations started in May and will be completed by mid-August with a new roof over the CounsilmanBillingsley Aquatic Center, new flooring and equipment in the main strength gym, conversion of two racquetball courts to strength studios, new lockers and showers, all-gender restrooms, ductwork cleaning, a top-to-bottom repainting, IU branding installations and new decorations.
Arvin said feedback came from members, students and staff through surveys, focus groups and member comments.
“In alignment with our partners in the Office of
Student Life, Recreational Sports is focused on how to enhance and create a premier and thriving Hoosier student experience,” he said. “RecSports approaches every project with a student-focused lens. We know that additional space and equipment for strength training is especially in demand.”
This is not the first renovation the SRSC has seen since it opened in 1995. The most recent major renovation was in 2012, in which a basketball gymnasium was converted to the main strength gym. The SRSC is still open during the renovations from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. It will be closed from July 27 to Aug. 4, and the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center will be closed from July 27 to Aug. 18. Full hours and updates on the renovations can be found on IU Recreational Sports’ website.
“We hope students will find a space that reflects a sense of IU pride and welcomes students to the SRSC in ways that will help them focus on their well-being,” Arvin said. “We hope to be the most Instagramable place on campus.”
This story was originally published July 9, 2024.
Former IU trustee, alumnus James T. Morris dies
By Madelyn Hanes mrhanes@iu.edu | @madelynrhanes
Longtime IU trustee and alumnus James T. Morris died July 12 at 81 years old, according to an IU press release.
IU President Pamela Whitten said in the release that Morris was a “quintessential” Hoosier.
“Jim’s deep love for Indiana University was known far and wide, and he leaves an incomparable legacy as an IU student, parent, benefactor, board chair and trustee of nearly two decades,” Whitten said in the release. “He received countless accolades over his many years of service, and his impact on Indiana University is immeasurable.”
During Morris’ time as an undergraduate at IU, he studied political science and was a part of IU Student Government, according to the release. Morris was also a 1962 initiate of the Beta-Theta chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity at IU. After Morris graduated from IU, he completed a Master of Business Administration at Butler University in 1965. Morris was elected to the IU Board of Trustees in 1996 and served on and off until 2022.
Trustee Chair Quinn Buckner wrote on behalf of the IU Board of Trustees in the release. Buckner said Jim was a mentor and confidant to him.
“Through his longtime board leadership, endless generosity and love for his alma mater, Jim made a tremendous impact on the IU community, the people of Indiana and many others across the globe,” Buckner wrote.
Before and during Morris’ time on the Board of Trustees, he also served as vice chairman of Pacers Sports and Entertainment, chief of staff to Indianapolis Mayor Richard G. Lugar, president of the Lilly Endow-
ment, chairman and CEO for IWC Resources Corp and Indianapolis Water Co. and executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme.
Pacers Sports and Entertainment Owner Herb Simon wrote in a statement released on the Pacers website that Morris’ life was “consequential.”
“To his very last day, he was hard at work bringing people together to help those most in need and make our city and our state stronger, more civil, and more united. No one loved Indiana and Indianapolis more than Jim,” Simon wrote. He received many awards and recognition from IU including: the IU College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award (2005); the Kelley School of Business Academy of Alumni Fellows (inducted in 2001); the IUAA Distinguished Alumni Service Award (1991) and the IUPUI Spirit of Philanthropy Award (1995; 2003).
Morris received Kappa Sigma Man of the Year in 2010. Morris also received the IU Bicentennial medal in September 2019 in recognition of his time serving as a member and chair of the Board of Trustees.
In 2021, Morris received the Sachem Award from Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, and in 2016, he received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Barack Obama.
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb wrote on X that he and his wife Janet will miss Morris every day.
“Indiana lost a favorite son and true servant leader,” Holcomb wrote. “We all have Jim Morris to thank for being such a relentless positive force and builder of our capital city into the international designation it is today.”
This story was originally published July 24, 2024.
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President Joe Biden speaks Aug. 24, 2022, in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, D.C. Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 Presidential election July 21.
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Then-President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the COVID-19 pandemic April 7, 2020, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. Indiana politicians have condemned the assassination attempt made against Trump on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania.
IU releases new expressive activity policy draft
By Jonathan Frey and Benjamin LeGrand news@idsnews.com | @idsnews
IU Student Government President Cooper Tinsley sent an email to IU students June 26 asking them to complete a survey about a draft of a new expressive activity policy. The full draft was included with the survey.
IU Vice President and General Counsel Anthony Prather began circulating the draft late the week before for review and comment from members of the IU community, according to IU Executive Director for Media Relations Mark Bode.
“Recognizing the importance of broad student input, IUSG thought it would be best for all students to be able to participate in this discussion,” IUSG Executive Press Secretary Alexa Avellaneda wrote in an email to the Indiana Daily Student.
The proposed policy comes following more than two months of controversy surrounding IU’s policy on expressive activity on campus. Indiana State and IU Police arrested 57 protesters April 25 and 27 at a proPalestine encampment in Dunn Meadow, charging all with criminal trespass. The Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office later dropped all criminal trespass charges. The ongoing encampment has remained in Dunn Meadow for over two months.
The university involved law enforcement following a policy change made by an ad hoc committee April 24, the night prior to the encampment’s first day. The policy change added a rule that all structures, including tents, required pre-approval from university officials, modifying existing policy.
The ad hoc committee consisted of four administrators, according to faculty sources and multiple media outlets. Previous recommendations held an ad hoc committee to “give continuing advice on changes to policy” should consist of the IUSG president, the Bloomington Faculty Council president pro tem and a member desig-
nated by the provost.
IU Board of Trustees
member Jeremy Morris said at the trustees’ summer meeting June 13 that the Academic Affairs and University Policies Committee had begun work on a new “expressive activity” policy connecting to the 1969 assembly ground policy.
The 1969 policy designated Dunn Meadow as an assembly zone, specifying that any acts of free expression within legal regulations would be permitted “with or without advanced notice.”
However, the 1969 policy has often been confused with a 1989 report by an Assembly Ground Advisory Committee recommending principles to apply to the use of the Dunn Meadow space. The 1989 report recommended the ad hoc committee provide continuing guidance on changes to expressive activity policies and recommended prohibiting overnight camping. The report was never voted on or signed into policy but is displayed erroneously on IU’s website as the 1969 policy.
Morris said June 13 the trustees would ask for feedback from faculty, students and administrators over the weeks that followed.
“The university community has been asked for feedback by July 15, and that feedback will be carefully considered by the Board of Trustees before finalizing and voting on the draft policy in time for the beginning of the academic year in the fall,” Bode wrote in an email to the IDS.
The new policy draft outlines more specific regulations for students protesting on campus. The policy would supersede any other free speech policies it may conflict with. The draft also lists an effective date of Aug. 1.
Below is a list of key policies and policy changes introduced in the draft.
What kinds of action would be protected under the new policy?
The new policy would affect all IU students, employees and contractors, as well as any guests or visitors to campus.
The draft focuses on the protection and regulation of “expressive activity.” Expressive activity means any display of individual or group speech on campus. It extends to most forms of protest, such as sit-ins, carrying signs and assemblies.
Expressive activity would not extend to overnight structures or overnight camping.
The policy states no individual is permitted to interfere with another’s right to expressive activity. University or law enforcement officials may act to enforce policy violations and maintain public safety.
Outdoor amplified sound, such as music through speakers, is permitted, provided it does not cause a significant disruption to surrounding community members.
What would be prohibited under the new policy?
Expressive activity would be limited to the hours of 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
Impeding vehicular or pedestrian traffic, building entrances and exits, and otherwise disrupting university services with expressive activity would be a violation.
The draft states expressive activity “may not unreasonably interfere with or substantially disrupt official activities or the operations of the University.” It lists classrooms, studios, laboratories, residential space and office areas as prohibited locations.
It also states that expressive activity must take place a minimum of 25 feet away or “whatever space is necessary for public safety as determined by Public Safety personnel” from university building entrances.
Marking any campus property with non-water soluble, semi-permanent or permanent substances is prohibited, as well as marking any vertical surface by any means.
Signs and temporary structures must be approved by the university at least 10 days in advance. Structures that fail to meet these guidelines are subject to “immediate removal.”
Any unauthorized struc-
tures or overnight expressive activities will be met with a trespass citation.
What would the consequences of violating this policy be?
Violations of the policy would result in immediate citation, trespass and/or suspension from campus, according to the draft.
The draft also states that the university would have access to “all other legal remedies as provided under state law.”
What is the IUSG survey?
The survey from IUSG allows IU students to give input on the content of the policy draft, according to Tinsley’s email.
The 22-question survey asks students to gauge the fairness and appropriateness of each aspect of the draft, including an optional written explanation.
“It is crucial for students to complete this survey to ensure that their opinions on the policy are represented accurately,” Avellaneda wrote in the email. “The FUSE Administration hopes the trustees will respect and consider the students' feedback as this policy is finalized.”
IUSG had some of its own concerns with the new policy, Avellaneda wrote. She wrote that the time restriction on expressive activity from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. may restrict students’ free speech rights. She also stated unlike the 1989 expressive activity policy report, the draft does not outline a procedure including IUSG in decision-making pertaining to the policy.
Avellaneda stated the policy’s “vague language” wouldn’t protect students from physical force by “groups outside of IU.”
“IUSG believes this policy has room for improvement and that the responses gathered from the student survey will effectively capture specific concerns from the student body,” she wrote.
Dunn Meadow encampment leaders did not respond to request for comment.
This story was originally published June 27, 2024.
Jill Maurer Burnett elected to IU Board of Trustees
By Isaac Perlich iperlich@iu.edu | @isaacperlich
Jill Maurer Burnett won the open IU Board of Trustees alumni-elected position, according to an IU press release. She began her threeyear term July 1. Burnett received 3,830 votes, which represented 19.05% of the 20,101 total votes from IU alumni. The election ran from June 1 to June 28.
“I’m thrilled to be elected as a trustee for my beloved alma mater, which has played a pivotal role not just in my life but much of my family’s,” Burnett said in the release. “I’m looking forward to working with fellow trustees to ensure Indiana University continues to help students grow, learn and better our world.”
Burnett emerged victorious over 11 candidates. John McGlothlin III, a Texas financial planner endorsed by the Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition, finished second with 2,992 votes, which accounted for 14.88% of the total vote.
Incumbent Jeremy Morris, who has served in the position since 2021, finished third with 2,303 votes, which represented 11.46% of the total vote.
“I want to thank Trustee Morris, whose experience and commitment to service have made him an incredible asset to the Board of Trustees and Indiana University,” W. Quinn Buckner, chair of the Board of Trustees, said in the release. “I extend my congratulations to Jill Maurer Burnett and look forward to working together to advance the mission of our extraordinary university.”
Burnett’s campaign focused on her family’s legacy and connection to the university. She wrote in her candidate statement her vision for IU is a welcoming environment with education, research opportunities, arts and athletics centered on a culture of excellence.
She also wrote she wants students to feel protected, seen and heard by their administration and wants IU to attract well-rounded and capable students.
“I extend my warmest congratulations to Jill Maurer Burnett on her election to the Board of Trustees,” IU President Pamela Whitten said in the release. “Jill will play a pivotal role in propelling Indiana University forward by fortifying our commitment to student success, fostering groundbreaking innovation and discovery, and enhancing IU’s contribution to the vitality of our state and the global community.”
Burnett graduated from IU with a Bachelor of Science degree in business in 1997 and is the daughter of Michael Maurer, the name-
sake of IU Maurer School of Law. She is the president of the Maurer Family Foundation and the president of Women for Riley. She also serves as a board member for Discovering Broadway, Cancer Support Community, Indianapolis Zoo and Hooverwood Living.
Burnett also runs Mickey’s Camp, a summer camp for adults, which donates its net profits to a charity selected by attendees. This year’s camp will include appearances from Indiana governor Eric Holcomb; IU men’s basketball coach Mike Woodson; Indiana Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Opportunity Officer Karrah Herring; and Pacers Sports and Entertainment President and COO Mel Raines, who has previously worked for former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney and Republican former U.S. representative for Indiana Susan Brooks.
Past speakers include former Indiana governor Mitch Daniels and former IU president Michael McRobbie. Burnett donated a total of $500 to Republican Richard Lugar in 2011. Lugar served as a U.S. Senator from Indiana until 2013. She also donated $500 to Democrat Destiny Wells during her campaign for Indiana Secretary of State in 2022. Prior to the election, the IDS reached out to each candidate about their stances on the ongoing pro-Palestine encampment and arrests in Dunn Meadow April 25 and 27, the Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition strike and calls for Whitten and Shrivastav to resign. Burnett did not comment.
The IU Board of Trustees is the nine-member governing body of the university, according to its website. Six members are appointed by Indiana’s governor, including one student member, while three are elected by alumni.
Editor’s Note: The IDS looked at publicly available donor information from Federal Election Commission campaign finance data and government transparency nonprofit OpenSecrets. To confirm identities, the IDS cross-checked records with the listed occupation and location of the donor. This story was originally published June 28, 2024.
Indiana AG sues Monroe County sheriff over immigrant policy
By Theo Hawkins sohawkin@iu.edu
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a lawsuit July 11 against Monroe County Sheriff Ruben Marté over a county directive regarding federal immigration detention, claiming it violates an Indiana law requiring cooperation with federal immigration officials.
Marté received a letter from Rokita in May threatening legal action if Rokita did not receive notice that a previous version of the policy had been rescinded by July 1. According to the lawsuit, Marté put a revised version of the policy into effect, now known as MCSO-12, on June 29. The Indiana Daily Student could not locate MCSO-12, but Monroe County Attorney Justin Roddye told Indiana Public Media that the policy states: “MCSO employees shall not detain individual(s) solely based on a non-criminal/ administrative ICE detainer” and “MCSO employees shall not hold an individual(s) beyond their scheduled release date based on a noncriminal/administrative ICE detainer.”
The Monroe County
Sheriff’s Office did not respond to an IDS request for comment.
Rokita’s May 14 letter and July 11 lawsuit claim the directive violates a federal statute which prohibits states from “enacting or implementing restrictions on taking certain actions regarding information of citizenship or immigration status,” including communication and cooperation with federal officials and the exchange of information with other government entities. The lawsuit seeks “an order compelling Sheriff Marté and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office to comply with Indiana Law.”
A new state law signed by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb in March, which Rokita cited in both the letter and the lawsuit, gives Rokita the authority to take legal action against government bodies and universities which don’t comply with “statutes requiring cooperation with federal immigration officials,” as of July 1. The previous version of the Monroe County directive, which was replaced by MCSO-12, gives the sheriff “discretion to cooperate with federal immigration officials by detaining an in-
dividual on the basis of an immigration detainer after that individual becomes eligible for release under certain conditions” and allows for undocumented immigrants charged with lowlevel crimes to be released from jail without being held for federal immigration officials. The policy has been part of Monroe County Jail directives since 2014 and was reviewed and re-approved by then-sheriff Brad Swain in 2018.
In 2020, according to the Herald-Times and Indiana Public Media, Swain said Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials would have access to fingerprint information collected by the department and could still request Monroe County hold a detainee for federal immigration officials up to the federal limit of 48 hours. He said his administration would continue to honor such requests and existing ICE flags on record, although there is no signed agreement between ICE and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
Rokita filed a similar lawsuit against the City of East Chicago on July 9 over its 2017 “Welcoming City” ordinance, which made it a “sanctuary city,” a city that
protects undocumented immigrants from deportation.
The July 9 lawsuit similarly claims the East Chicago ordinance violates Indiana law by “restricting the enforcement of federal immigration laws to less than the full extent permitted by federal law." This lawsuit follows a letter he sent to the city in May. Though the Indiana law
Rokita cites in his lawsuits against Monroe County and the City of East Chicago has technically banned “sanctuary cities” since 2011, multiple courts around the country, including a federal district court, have since found similar bans to be unconstitutional. In 2020, a local immigrant advocacy group sought to stop the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department from honoring any federal immigration detainers, claiming that doing so violates Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable search and seizure. Rokita also sent letters to the cities of Gary and West Lafayette in May but has not yet pursued legal action against either city. This story was originally published July 21, 2024.
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A banner reads "Liberated Zone" at the pro-Palestine encampment on April 25, 2024, in Dunn Meadow in Bloomington. IU Student Government
President Cooper Tinsley sent an email to IU students June 26 asking them to complete a survey about a draft of a new expressive activity policy.
COURTESY PHOTO Jill Maurer Burnett is seen. Burnett was elected to the IU Board of Trustees on June 28, 2024.
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Then-U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita (R-IN) speaks with the press after hearing then-Vice President Mike Pence speak on Sept. 22, 2017, at the Wylam Center of Flagship East in Anderson, Indiana. Rokita filed a lawsuit July 11 against Monroe County Sheriff Ruben Marté over a county directive regarding federal immigration detention, claiming it violates an Indiana law requiring cooperation with federal immigration officials.
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For the next 10 minutes, Assembly Ball warmed up. Then, at 8:03 p.m., a moment last experienced eight years ago: Ferrell was announced in the starting lineup to perhaps the loudest ovation of anyone, or anything, the entire night.
“It was an amazing feeling,” Ferrell told the Indiana Daily Student after the game.
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Fittingly, four minutes later, Ferrell connected on a deep 3-pointer from the right wing to give Assembly Ball its first bucket — ever.
“When that first three went down, I was like, ‘Man, it's going to be a good night,’” Ferrell said.
Over the next hour and a half, his intuition proved accurate.
ing an 89-79 victory over The Cru. Ferrell finished as the game’s leading scorer with 27 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including 4-of-9 from beyond the arc. He also dished out a game-high six assists. As each winner had done before, Assembly Ball placed its logo on the bracket board located a few feet off the court by the south concourse. Naturally, Ferrell did the honors, hoisting the placard above his head, prompting one more eruption from the crowd. Thereafter, Ferrell departed to Assembly Ball’s locker room, capping his first night back in the candy stripes since March 25, 2016 — but as Morgan said postgame, it was a vintage performance from Ferrell, who picked up right where he left off.
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Later in the first half, he hit another 3-pointer, holding up three fingers while staring directly into the phone-based camera crew setup for Barstool influencer Mantis, who was an honorary member of The Cru. Ferrell’s triple gave him 13 of Assembly Ball’s 33 points just under 12 minutes into the game.
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At 9:49 p.m., Ferrell stood at midcourt, his hands clapping, his eyes shifting upward to watch as a basketball soared into the Hinkle Fieldhouse rafters. He high fived teammates Tyrell Terry and Juwan Morgan. Assembly Ball had just won its inaugural game, tak-
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Similarly, in Texas, lawmakers passed House Bill 1181, requiring adult websites to implement age verification, as well. The Free Speech Coalition, an organization whose efforts go toward “protecting the rights and freedoms of the adult industry,” sued Texas for violating free speech protections. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Texas law requiring age verification. On July 2, it was announced that the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments by the Free Speech Coalition in an attempt to overturn the law once the next term starts in October, which could then affect the law made in Indiana.
Though some lawmakers are in support of this law in the hopes of protecting minors from harmful content, the parent company of PornHub, Aylo, said that this ageverification requirement for minors will only be “driving traffic to sites with ‘far fewer safety measures’ than PornHub,” according to FOX 59.
House Bill 1086
For over 40 years, it has been illegal for Indiana restaurants to hold happy hours in an effort to discourage drunk driving. With the recent passing of House Bill 1086, it is now legal for “a permit holder to sell alcoholic beverages during a portion of the day at a price that is reduced from the usual, customary, or established price.”
Even so, happy hours may only take place for a maximum of four hours in one day and a maximum of 15 hours a week, and they cannot take place between the hours of 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. With the passing of this bill, not only are restaurants with the appropriate permits able to hold happy hours, but they may also sell alcoholic beverages for carry-out.
“Strong, fast and makes shots that are insane look normal,” Morgan, who played with Ferrell at Indiana in 201516, said. “He’s the same Yogi.” Twenty minutes later, Ferrell re-emerged from the locker room. He wasn’t Ferrell, the basketball player, anymore — he was the husband, the brother, the son and the friend to approximately two dozen who waited to celebrate with him. At 10:30 p.m., Ferrell walked to the south concourse, leaving Hinkle Fieldhouse and officially ending a night he never thought would come.
“I wasn't thinking about the TBT even two years after I graduated,” Ferrell said. “So, just to get this opportunity again is something special — I can't give that up.”
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Those in favor of the bill champion it as a way to lower home building costs due to environmental regulation.
Senate Bill 1
According to the Indiana Department of Education, about one in every five Indiana elementary school students cannot read by the end of third grade, as discovered through the IREAD-3 assessment administered in the spring of 2023. Senate Bill 1 now requires third-grade students to be held back if they do not pass the state reading proficiency exam. According to the bill, beginning in the 2024-25 school year, students in third grade will be held back if they don’t obtain a passing score on the reading skill evaluation that has been approved by the state board.
Although, retention is not the first step. Now, students will take IREAD-3 a year sooner, in second grade. If students are identified as being at risk of not having reading proficiency after taking IREAD-3 in second grade, schools must provide summer school courses for these students and for those in third grade who are still not reading proficient. If third-grade students do not meet the necessary reading standards in summer school, they may be given an opportunity to retake IREAD-3 before being held back in third grade. This story was originally published July 11, 2024.
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For the past several years, I’ve been inundated with conversations, posts and columns about how generative AI is coming for every creative job. Some argue that generative AI can help improve creativity, while others argue that its inherent plagiarism makes it incomparable to human creation.
Generative AI includes applications like ChatGPT, Sora and Adobe Firefly, all of which can generate text, videos or images based on just a few prompts. Understandably, many are concerned with the impact on creative fields. Will companies and individuals still pay for art if they can generate it in seconds for free?
Despite this discourse, one aspect I’ve never seen brought up in all of these conversations is the material workings of AI. Even as we boil in one of the hottest summers on record, AI continues to chug away. Just how many increasingly-precious resources are being rerouted to craft the photos of six-fingered veterans your grandma reposts on Facebook?
As it turns out, a lot. A search on ChatGPT consumes nearly 10 times the energy as a Google search. Training a language model like ChatGPT itself uses about 1,300 megawatt hours — the equivalent to a year of power for 130 American homes.
As of 2022, electricity
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Growing up, there’s a stereotypical scene that I’ve come across in multiple television shows and books: A grandmother sitting on a rocking chair, whiling away her time knitting yet another sweater for her grandchildren to give this Christmas. Naturally, following media culture and stereotypes, it didn’t take me too long to link needlework activities like knitting, crocheting and stitching with the elderly.
However, this summer, as I spent most of my time doing nothing, the boredom and monotony got to me. After the action-filled semester at university, coming home to the silence and stillness can become excruciatingly painful, especially for someone like me who has a compulsive need to be constantly occupied with something. So, after weeks of hesitation, and experiments with reading, baking and binge-watching “Friends,” I finally decided to give needlework a shot. After the initial frustration and difficulty, I was able to get the hang of it. What I noticed in the following few days was eye-opening. Spending
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At 6:10 p.m. July 13, former President Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and that is a particular series of words I never thought I’d type and publish. The assassination attempt was unsuccessful, yes — the candidate made it out with only a minor wound on his right ear, a fate not shared with attendee Corey Comperatore, who died — but it’s impossible to overstate exactly how close we came to watching Trump drop dead. The video says it all: had Trump not moved his head slightly to the right only a second before the first POP, he almost certainly would not have lived.
It’s pointless to spend much time attempting to predict what’s going to happen next. In the span of writing this column, President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, reaffirmed his intent to stay in the electoral race and, as of July 21, dropped out of the race entirely. The future is, unfortunately, totally uncertain. What is certain, however, is this: what happened at
AI’s unsung downside
consumption for data centers, cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence represented 2% of global demand — 460,000,000,000 kilowatt hours (kWh). By 2026, this usage could double — to about the energy usage of Japan. That’s 1,000,000,000,000 kWh. Yes, that’s 12 zeros. Even with the best intentions, these projects only exacerbate our issues with emissions. Many big technology companies like Meta are “committed to accelerating the renewable energy transi-
tion.” But, at the same time, Meta is building a $1.5 billion data center in the Salt Lake City area. To keep up with energy demands, lawmakers pushed back the retirements of several coal power plants to decades away. Even if Meta buys enough renewable energy to offset the coal emissions, they’re still directly contributing to climate change.
This is just another instance of entrepreneurs burning up our planet to make small material im-
provements to our lives. For example, Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets present a myriad of problems for Earth. Satellites orbiting the Earth — of which SpaceX hopes to have 42,000 in just their Starlink program — eventually fall and damage the planet’s ozone layer. Excessive amounts of methane, carbon dioxide and water vapor are released by every rocket launch, which all contribute to the warming of our world.
As of last year, 60% of the US power grid was powered
by fossil fuels. With rising energy demands from AI innovations and no end in sight, we can expect more emissions pumping into our atmosphere.
Innovations in generative AI are exactly the opposite of what we need right now. We’re facing an inevitable climate collapse at this rate. Meanwhile, the biggest companies on the planet are focused on creating artifical videos and flying to Mars instead of finding solutions.
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almost an hour a day doing this, I felt myself getting calmer and less anxious every time I was knitting. The repetitive action involved in needlework is said to induce one in a relaxed state, similar to what yoga and meditation does. Knitting
and crocheting are activities that help individuals relax and, by extension, also aid in stress reduction. From a mental health standpoint, the repetitive motion that comes with activities like knitting leads to an increase in the release of
serotonin, which is referred to as the natural mood booster. Knitting can help combat depression, anxiety, PTSD and addiction, as well.
Apart from this, needlework also helps sharpen your brain. Engaging in needle art is considered to have an im-
pact on your brain’s cognitive functioning and health. Learning a skill like knitting engages the brain at such an intense level that it can help build new neural pathways in the brain, which then leads to an increase in neuroplasticity — the nervous system’s
We experience political violence every day
Trump’s rally did not happen in a vacuum. It’s the sort of violence that signifies a failing republic, the sort that demonstrates an increasing alienation and disaffection among people who, presumably, feel there are few other options. Politicians from Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to Indiana Congressman Jim Banks have condemned the shooting. A whole set of world leaders, like Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have, as well. It’s important to condemn any assassination attempt on any presidential candidate, but it’s more important to not lose sight of one thing: political violence is not at all uncommon in America. It defines much of our daily lives and certainly our political processes. Biden, in condemning the attempt, said it was “contrary to everything we stand for as a nation.” This is idealist thinking, removed from the reality of our history and our current maladies. We witness political violence constantly in this nation. We are that failing republic. There has been, and will continue to be, talk of unity among the parties considering this moment, but
now, just as ever, is the time to point out our country’s structural contradictions.
Is it not contradictory that Biden has so quickly condemned the violence against Trump when he has been complicit in the deaths of at least 37,000 Palestinians? It’s hypocritical that he’d take this moment to preach a gospel of peace and understanding when, in May, when the International Criminal Court claimed that the Israeli leadership is guilty of war crimes, he made a point to condemn any such assertion. The ICC again ruled July 21 that Israel’s presence in Palestine is illegal and is considering a case brought forth by South Africa that the country is committing a genocide. Biden, on the other hand, has sent Israel billions of dollars in aid, only abetting its war machine.
Don’t forget either that this is the same president who, in 2022, presented a plan to increase police funding to put 100,000 additional officers on the streets. Police violence is political violence. In the U.S., more than 600 people are killed by law enforcement every year, and an estimated 250,000 people are injured. According to the De-
partment of Justice, around 10,000 pet dogs are killed by police every year. Both candidates have espoused extremely pro-police messaging, and yet now it’s appropriate to decry political violence?
Will President Biden publicly condemn the police violence against peaceful student protesters that occurred over this past semester, including here at IU? If violence is so vehemently un-American, there’s no room for the state to enact it wantonly, either.
The moment Trump was shot, he was talking about his favorite topic: illegal immigration. The Republican Party recently unveiled its 2024 platform, and the second item on the agenda (after stopping the so-called “migrant invasion”) is to “carry out the largest deportation operation in American history.” Trump has promised on the campaign trail that he’d send thousands of troops to the southern border to stop this “invasion.” Even Biden, recently, has pulled from Trump’s playbook in all but closing the border to asylum seekers, a move the American Civil Liberties Union has called “illegal.” The president
power to fix the mess we’re in have their heads buried in the entrepreneurial sand. We need to focus on the people that live on this planet, not the computers. In times like these, I’m reminded of John Prine’s song “Paradise,” where he describes a Kentucky town being destroyed by coal strip mining. After the coal company razes Paradise for its resources, “they wrote it all down as the progress of man.”
Progress simply for progress’s sake is no longer progress. The innovations of generative AI and satellite internet do nothing for us as a species if they destroy our planet along with it. The U.S. and governments worldwide need to regulate these massive data centers. Drastic actions need to be taken if we expect to stop or reverse climate change any time soon. The United States has released more greenhouse gases than China or India, the world’s most populous countries. We need to invest in reducing emissions, expanding renewable energy sources and using land sustainably. 2023 was the warmest year on record — we can’t let these rising temperatures continue.
Personally, I’d be okay with living without ChatGPT and with a cleaner, cooler world.
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This story was originally published July 10,2024.
ability to change its structure, functions and connections through growth and reorganization. Whether or not it’s something older people engage in, needlework has definitely shown us its tremendous benefits. It’s begging us to pull it out of the age-old stereotype and actively make an effort to engage with it — not just to kill time, but to also build new neural pathways, relax and induce a happier mood within ourselves.
When I first started knitting, I was completely oblivious to the myriad of benefits it possesses. However, as I learned more about it and realized the impact it’s capable of creating on my health, I leeched on to it and made it a point to regularize this and to not end my journey with needlework as soon as summer ends and the rush of college begins once again. So, whether you’re bored and looking for something to do, or extremely busy looking for something to unwind with, needlework is your answer. And, quite frankly, it’s everyone’s answer!
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This story was originally published July 19, 2024.
isn’t so far from his opposition when it comes to this sort of state violence — he’s just nicer about the way he says it. Political violence permeates every aspect of our lives.
In Indianapolis alone, landlords have filed over 2,000 eviction notices in the past month. That’s political violence.
In Flint, Michigan, resident activists have been fighting for the past 10 years to replace all of the city’s contaminated service lines so they can trust their own tap water. That’s political violence.
Dozens of superfund sites — or sites denoted by the Environmental Protection Agency as being a top cleanup priority due to their immense health risk — remain in Indiana, including one in my hometown of Terre Haute. That’s political violence.
Bloomington has a poverty rate of about 34.3%, making it the poorest city in Indiana. It’s unclear whether these statistics include student residents, many of whom might qualify as being below the poverty line. But, as Jeremy Hogan of the Bloomingtonian notes, the city is “already known” as a place where
high-paying jobs are scarce, and housing prices continue to rise. Every day, I walk past People’s Park and see people experiencing homelessness sleeping in makeshift tents. The Bloomington government’s response to these people is to send police officers to clear out their encampments because they’re more worried about the city’s aesthetics than the wellbeing of its population. That’s political violence.
We live in a system, economically and socially, that is perfectly designed for violence to fester. Politicians who are quick to condemn the assassination attempt on the former president but promote systemic violence against the working class, and are apathetic toward global marginalized communities, are concerned only with the wellbeing of their own cadre of elites. Violence is far from un-American. In fact, it defines our country. And that will not change until we resoundingly reject the normalization of it in all its forms.
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This story was originally published July 22, 2024.
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COLUMN: Gracie Abrams opens up about the ‘Secret of Us’ in new album
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“The Secret of Us” is the best release of 2024 so far. I wish that I was kidding, I’m not and I hate it. Driving down the highway to work, I played 24-year-old singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams’ new album, “The Secret of Us,” released June 21. With 13 songs produced and composed with the help of Aaron Dessner and a collaboration with the queen of music herself, Taylor Swift, this album encompasses the hope, loss and toxicity that come along with unrequited love. As I pulled into the parking lot of my office, I sat in silence. This album left me with no words. The rollercoaster I had just experienced was unlike any other. I had gone from singing along at the top of my lungs to exciting, catchy choruses, to tears streaming down my face as I listened to lyrics so relatable, I was sure Abrams had written the album just for me. For fans of Abrams, “The Secret of Us” holds the same emotional and heartbreaking lyrics she is known for. However, this album is much more upbeat and perfect for summer. Abrams is known for a quieter and breathier tone in her singing, but here, Abrams’ vocals are louder and more confident.
Abrams opens the album with the song “Felt Good
About You,” which feels like an introduction to the relationship she has written about in previous work. She addresses how she fell harder for her partner than they did, but they eventually lost interest.
The two singles released for this album cycle, “Close To You” and “Risk,” are both influenced by classic pop and made for the radio.
“Risk” is a grungy song about a passionate, unrequited love and taking the risk of confessing it. The song is almost acoustic, but it has quite a bit of production to create contrast between the vocals and the music.
Abrams closes the album with “Close To You,” which I found disappointing, and “Free Now,” which highlights the experience of being in a toxic relationship with an avoidant person. The latter is a better closer.
The bridge of “Free Now” perfectly rounds out the story the album tells. While I feel it was not the best song to close on and leads to an abrupt ending, “Close To You” holds lyrical gems, including my favorite, “I burn for you, and you don’t even know my name.”
Overall, “Close To You” feels like it was thrown on to the album because it became popular with fans. My favorite song off the album is “Blowing Smoke.”
Abrams shares the person she is in love with prefers to be with strangers rather
than someone who deeply cares for them. Some of my favorite lyrics are, “Is she prettier than she was on the internet?” and “If she’s got a pulse, she meets your standards now.”
There is only one collaboration on the entire album: “us. (feat. Taylor Swift).” I was a little skeptical of this song when it was announced. Swift is very strategic about her collaborations, and I find a lot of them to be over-hyped. “us.” however, was not one of those songs.
This is by far my favorite collaboration Swift has ever done. Instead of having an entire verse to herself, Swift’s
vocals are subtly blended throughout the song. Sonically, the track moves between Abrams and Swift’s vocals as the song progresses, and I could not have been more impressed. It does not feel like Swift was used as a money grab, but rather as an assistant in elevating the song in every way.
“Gave You I Gave You I,” “I Love You, I’m Sorry,” “Good Luck Charlie” and “Tough Love” are the songs most similar to previous releases from Abrams. The vocals are quieter and breathy. They are nostalgic and hopelessly romantic, but upon further listening, I have found them to be a
bit boring and too similar to what we have already heard from her.
“I Love You, I’m Sorry” feels like the more confident and self-assured sister song of Abrams’ 2020 release titled, “I miss you, I’m sorry.” “Tough Love” is a bit of an anthem in the chorus, as the lyrics share Abrams’ experience with men and how she no longer wants to waste her time.
“Let It Happen” is soulful and soothing, with a simple electric guitar background that is mesmerizing. The lyrics share that Abrams is in a relationship where she doesn’t quite yet love the person, however she knows
that she will. The chorus is loud and catchy, with electric production that provides a fuzzy distortion. No matter the situation, whether it be driving to work, going to the gym or even cleaning your apartment, this album has something for everyone. Most of us have experienced the grief of unrequited love, and screaming to catchy lyrics or crying to moving ones is sometimes a beautifully therapeutic way of moving on. Overall, this is a great release from Abrams, and I know it will be fantastic to see it performed live. This story was originally published July 10, 2024.
“The Acolyte” is the latest in a long line of “Star Wars” spin-off shows, one that has been gaining notoriety over the last month for consistently delivering lowquality performances with each episode. This came as a surprise to me, someone who relatively enjoyed shows such as “Ahsoka,” “Andor” and “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” So, I decided to watch it myself and confirm whether the sentiments of thousands of disappointed fans were valid or not.
Seeing the scathing reviews the series was getting online, I was admittedly a little skeptical going in. While some say that the show was overwhelmed by review bombing, others point toward lackluster production. Getting a rating of 3.5/10 on IMDb, 1.6/5 on Google and an average audience score of 14% on Rotten Tomatoes begs the question: what went wrong?
The premise for “The Acolyte” is simple: A former Jedi padawan reunites with her old master to investigate a series of murders, but they soon realize that the belligerent forces they attempt to confront are far more sinister than they could have ever imagined. The protagonist and former Jedi, Osha (Amandla Stenberg), is shown to be wrongfully convicted for the murder of a Jedi master, where an eyewitness reports the perpetrator as someone who heavily resembles Osha. This leads Osha’s former master, Sol (Lee
Jung-jae), to apprehend her and work together to unravel the mystery of the emergent evil behind the murders of several Jedi masters.
On paper, this sounds like an engaging thriller I would love to watch. I have no doubt I would’ve enjoyed this far more had it met its full potential, but the execution destroys any prospect of that.
Characterization and character interactions prove to be some of the show’s biggest flaws, with many characters not constructed according to “Star Wars” lore and present inaccuracies. The actions of integral characters, such as the Jedi, seem to contradict every preceding “Star Wars” project.
The cast of Jedi in “The Acolyte” are acting against their usual nature. Typically portrayed to be calm and collected, the Jedi depicted in “The Acolyte” are headstrong, unruly and tend to jump to conclusions. They ignore dozens of people dying in a fire to save a lone child, let every person in a bar die as they defend themself from an attacker, then surrender when the bartender’s life is threatened, and more. The illogicality of character motives at specific points like these call the writing of the show into question and leads to a never-ending pile of disappointment.
In episode two, an assassin sent to murder Jedi master Torbin gives him a vial of poison which he willingly drinks, without establishing any reason whatsoever for
this interaction. The show justifies this by hinting it to be “absolution” for Torbin’s guilty conscience from a past event. Given the context and status quo of Jedi as beings of great position and power, this entire scenario is unreasonable, and thousands of viewers online are of the same opinion.
The series also suffers from poor expression and dialogue. I simply can’t mince words here — the interactions between characters are ridden with wooden dialogue and flimsy arguments. In episode five, a team of Jedi confronting a Sith lord has some of the most awkward dialogue I’ve seen. It sounds stiff and dull, and the emphasis on facial expressions that accompany the dialogue doesn’t help, either. Apart from enjoying the visuals of the show, I often felt like I was watching a theatrical performance rather than a big-budget space opera.
This brings me to my next gripe: the budget. I haven’t touched on this yet, but the fact that a $180 million budget managed to produce this show that is so full of holes is mind-blowing to me.
While this budget served the visual effects of the show, multiple issues, such as the ones I’ve just discussed, have unfortunately overshadowed that aspect.
A budget of $180 million is monstrous, even for Star Wars. To put this in perspective, this is twice the budget of “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and three times the budget of the first season of “Game of Thrones.” For further reference, “Dune: Part
COLUMN: ‘A Quiet Place:
By Jay Sharma sharja@iu.edu
After finishing “A
Quiet Place: Day One,” I realized there were several specific pros and cons that balance each other out. This ultimately led to a lot of introspection, and prompted me to think about how I should interpret the film. The premise is simple: it presents the global state of emergency caused by the invasion of sound-sensitive extraterrestrials, through the eyes of Sam (Lupita Nyong’o), a terminally ill woman living at a hospice facility outside New York City. Initially, Sam is portrayed to be a pessimist — she finds her life to be meaningless, seeing that she does not have much longer
to live. When nurse Reuben (Alex Wolff) persuades Sam to accompany other residents of the hospice facility on a trip to the city to see a marionette show, Sam is justifiably reluctant but tags along anyway. In the middle of the show, a plethora of meteor-like objects streak across the sky, crashing onto Earth and marking the beginning of the aliens’ rampage. Such a slice-of-life introduction to a grand franchise betrays most expectations I had going in. Aside from the thunderous arrival of the extraterrestrials and the catastrophic chaos that ensues, the film fails to answer any questions about what the aliens are, where they came from and why they came at all. The only
Two” had a budget of $190 million, but the difference between the two projects is night and day.
Speaking of “Dune,” “The Acolyte” seems to also have trouble with originality in its writing. The protagonist, Osha, is shown to have spent her childhood in a society that functions as an entirely female community of witches, who operate as a secluded faction in the galaxy and wish to set their own plans in motion. Why does this description sound so familiar? Because it accurately describes the Bene Gesserit faction from “Dune.” In the “Dune” universe, the Bene Gesserit
are a female order of “witches” that strive for political gain and hone their own precognitive abilities. The shoddy imitation of this presented in “The Acolyte” is yet another sign that many elements of production were results of minimal effort and could’ve used a lot more work.
The conclusion to the series in episode eight ultimately had no saving grace — not even the two grand cameos were able to reverse the show’s failures from the previous episodes.
Episode eight depicts Osha and Mae morally switching places, turning the tables on their definitions of “good” and “evil.” It presents an interesting turn of events, but still left me feeling disappointed about the way the story was handled. The franchise as a whole will not be able to grow if the same ideas and stories are incessantly replayed. “Star Wars” needs change and new concepts to grow, and shows like “Andor,” “Ahsoka” and “The Mandalorian” have demonstrated this. My hope for future projects of the franchise is that they honor the original films and manage to capture the essence of what makes “Star Wars” so beloved. This story was originally published July 19, 2024.
Day One’ is a depiction of life before the invasion
information available to the viewers is that they kill anything that makes sound, which isn’t much to go on.
Clocking in at an hour and 39 minutes, “Day One” is only slightly longer than the other two installments, and it personally felt like an ambivalent watch to me.
To begin, the film is largely eventless — it literally follows Sam and her cat, Frodo, in a dayin-the-life type scenario trying to make sense of the world of chaos surrounding them. Speaking of the cat, Frodo has the thickest plot armor I’ve ever witnessed in a horror movie. Come hell or high water, this cat manages to evade danger at every point. Over the entire runtime of the film, Frodo survives a devastating stampede, numerous alien
attacks and drowning, and the cat even escapes from the extraterrestrials while trapped at a burning construction site.
On the flipside, being eventless let this movie paint a viscerally rich portrait of how deep helplessness can permeate the human psyche.
“Day One” is notably an emotionally raw film. When Sam accepts the world has fallen into ruin and society is on the brink of collapse, she packs her bags and embarks on a trip to Harlem, to visit a pizza place where she shared fond memories with her late father. Upon encountering Eric (Joseph Quinn), the two continue their journey together in silence. Although there isn’t much dialogue between the two except at key moments, both
Nyong’o and Quinn play their roles phenomenally in terms of expression and body language. In a scene wherein the pair are at Sam’s apartment to find pain medication, a heavy thunderstorm masks all sound, leading both to release guttural screams of frustration and vulnerability. The moment symbolizes their acknowledgement of powerlessness in the face of unfathomable adversity but pushes them to keep going.
My favorite part of the film is when the duo finally reaches Harlem. Sam visits the club where she used to watch her father play jazz as a child, and Eric performs a magic trick in front of an imaginary crowd, before finally bringing Sam the pizza she traveled all the way to Harlem to eat.
This nostalgic whirlwind gives Sam a new lease on life, letting her leave behind the burden of pessimism she used to carry before the invasion. Seeing this level of character development in just a short period of time was something I found impressive, and I commend Nyong’o for her efforts in this role.
This film accurately depicted the emotional and physical struggle that survivors of the invasion in “A Quiet Place” went through in its early days, but ultimately failed to give longtime fans the answers to pressing questions about the storyline. Nevertheless, I enjoyed it and recommend it to anyone already familiar with “A Quiet Place.”
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Amandla Stenberg stars as Mae in “The Acolyte.” The Disney+ show premiered June 4, and concluded July 16.
Indiana has 6 players selected in MLB Draft
By Nick Rodecap nrodecap@iu.edu | @nickrodecap
Six Indiana baseball players and three incoming Hoosier freshmen were selected in the three-day, 20-round Major League Baseball Amateur Draft, which took place July 14-16 in Arlington, Texas. No Big Ten school had more players selected than Indiana. This marks the third time in head coach Jeff Mercer’s six-year tenure that Indiana has had six or more players picked in the same draft.
Junior right-handed pitcher Luke Sinnard was the first Hoosier off the board, selected in the third round — ninth overall — by the Atlanta Braves. Although he missed the 2024 season while recovering from an elbow injury sustained in 2023 at the Lexington Regional, Sinnard improved his already-solid draft stock with a strong showing at the MLB Draft Combine, impressing scouts with his fastball velocity and spin rate. He leaves Indiana as the program’s single-season strikeout record holder, setting the mark at 114 in 2023, his lone season in the cream and crimson.
The Toronto Blue Jays selected junior outfielder Nick Mitchell with their compensation pick — 136th overall — one which they received after losing third baseman Matt Chapman to the San Francisco Giants in free agency prior to the 2024
season. After spending two years at Western Illinois University, Mitchell flourished at Indiana, becoming a productive staple in the middle of the lineup. He batted .335 with 49 RBIs in 54 games played. He posted a .344 batting average in his three-year collegiate career, finishing one hit shy of 200.
Fellow junior outfielder Carter Mathison was taken by the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth round — 162nd overall. An everyday starter from Day 1, Mathison
played in all of Indiana’s 182 games between 2022-24.
The Fort Wayne, Indiana, native paired his powerful left-handed bat with plus defense in center field in 2024, posting a 1.000 fielding percentage in 63 games. He ends his Indiana career with 42 home runs, good for sixth all-time. His 19 home runs in 2022 set a record among Indiana freshmen. Hard-throwing sophomore right-handed pitcher Connor Foley was nabbed by the Arizona Diamond-
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backs in the fifth round — 164th overall. A potent but raw arm, Foley’s mid-90s fastball and mid-80s slider helped him pitch to the tune of a 4.71 ERA and .165 batting average against in 63 innings. His command faltered at times — Foley posted a 1.67 strikeout-to-walk ratio and 1.37 WHIP in 2024, indicating that opponents took advantage of his mistakes when possible. He was Indiana’s Saturday starter for the bulk of the season, earning sec-
ond-team All-Big Ten honors despite missing two starts in April due to a back injury. After a junior campaign derailed by injury, catcher Brock Tibbitts was selected in the 13th round by the Blue Jays. He missed all of April with a lower-body injury but returned for the final 16 games, manning first base. Tibbitts leaves Indiana with a .313 batting average, 199 hits and 154 RBIs in 168 games played. He holds the record for consecutive starts in the Mercer era after being
penciled in for 149 straight games between 2022-24. Sophomore right-handed pitcher Brayden Risedorph was selected in the 20th round by the Chicago Cubs. Risedorph was a staple in the Indiana bullpen in his twoyear career, appearing in 46 games and pitching over 100 innings. He holds an impressive 2.49 strikeout-to-walk ratio, racking up 117 strikeouts to just 47 walks. After being named a freshman AllAmerican by the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper in 2023, Risedorph’s performance faltered in 2024. Had his ERA been lower than 8.31 — nearly twice as high as the previous year — and his home runs-per-nine innings fewer than 1.5 — a fivefold increase from his freshman campaign — he may have been taken earlier than the final round. Nevertheless, he and Foley represent the two draft-eligible sophomores selected by MLB clubs. A trio of incoming Indiana freshmen were selected by the Milwaukee Brewers: right-handed pitcher Griffin Tobias in the ninth round, shortstop Cooper Malamazian in the 17th round and right-hander Henry Brummel in the 20th round. These Indiana signees have the option to sign professionally or report to Bloomington to begin their collegiate careers. This story was originally published July 17, 2024.
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Indiana announces nonconference schedule
By Daniel Flick danflick@iu.edu | @bydanielflick
Indiana men’s basketball has finalized its nonconference slate for the 2024-25 season, IU Athletics announced in a press release
July 9. The Hoosiers’ first four games will be at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, with the campaign officially starting Nov. 6 against Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. On Nov. 10, Indiana hosts Eastern Illinois University. Indiana’s first powerconference test comes Nov. 16 against the University of South Carolina. Five days later, the Hoosiers will take on the University of North Carolina Greensboro.
The Battle 4 Atlantis is the marquee event of Indiana’s nonconference schedule.
The eight-team, three-day tournament takes place
Nov. 27-29 in the Bahamas and includes schools such as Gonzaga University, the University of Arizona and the University of Oklahoma. Matchups will be released closer to the event. Games will be televised on ESPN.
“We are looking forward to playing in one of the best in-season tournaments in our game in the Battle 4 Atlantis,” Indiana head coach Mike Woodson said in the release. “The matchups, no matter how they fall, will create a great test for our team.”
Upon returning to Bloomington, the Hoosiers host Sam Houston State University on Dec. 3 and Miami University (Ohio) on Dec. 6. Indiana is expected to play two Big Ten games the week after, though the conference slate will be announced later.
The Hoosiers resume nonconference play Dec. 21 versus the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
and round out the 11-game schedule Dec. 28 against Winthrop University.
“My staff and I put together a non-conference schedule that will lead to longterm success this season,” Woodson said in the release.
“We have a new team this year that we are excited to showcase in front of the soldout crowds in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. We will be tested by some veteran, wellcoached ball clubs early in the season that will prepare us for a 20-game conference schedule.”
Tip times and television coverage haven’t yet been announced, nor has Indiana’s Big Ten schedule. The Hoosiers are looking to build on a 19-14 season in which they missed the NCAA tournament for the first time in Woodson’s three-year tenure.
This story was originally published July 9, 2024.
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University Lutheran Chuch and LCMS U Student Center
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Sunday:
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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 Savior Jesus Christ.
KMC Bloomington
234 N. Morton St. 812-318-1236 meditationinbloomington.org Instagram, Facebook, MeetUp@kadampameditationcenterbloomington
Weekly Meditation Classes:
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Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. All classes In-person, Sunday and Tuesday also offer live-stream. Retreats two Saturdays per month: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. See website for specifics.
Amidst school pressures, financial struggles and tense relationship dynamics, we need to focus our attention in a beneficial way through meditation. KMC Bloomington’s meditation classes give practical, ancient advice so you can learn to connect daily life experiences with wisdom perspectives and maintain mental peace.
Canterbury Mission
719 E. Seventh St. 812-822-1335 IUCanterbury.org facebook.com/ECMatIU
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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.
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Gaden KhachoeShing Monastery
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Dedicated to preserving the Buddha’s teachings as transmitted through the Gelukpa lineage of Tibet, for the benefit of all beings. The lineage was founded by the great Master Je Tsonghkapa in the 15th century in Tibet.
First Church of Christ, Scientist
2425 E. Third St. 812-332-0536 csmonitor.com bloomingtonchristianscience.com
Sunday: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m.
A free public reading room in the east wing of our church is open weekdays from noon until 2 p.m. Here you may read the award-winning Christian Science Monitor and other church literature. An attendant is glad to answer questions.
Sunday: 10:30 a.m., Worship Monday: 10 a.m. via Zoom, Bible Study
We are an Open, Welcoming, and Affirming community of love and acceptance dedicated to welcoming the diversity of God’s beloved. We exist to empower, challenge, and encourage one another to live out Jesus’ ways (compassion, truth, and justice) authentically as human beings in community to create a better world.
2420 E. Third St. 812-332-4439 firstuc.org facebook.com/firstuc
Bloomington Friends Meeting
3820 E. Moores Pike 812-336-4581 bloomingtonfriendsmeeting.org
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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 (Via Zoom) : 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 beliefs and no prescribed creed. We are actively involved in peace action, social justice causes, and environmental concerns.
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Jubilee 219 E. Fourth St. 812-332-6396 jubileebloomington.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. We gather on Wednesdays at First United Methodist (219 E. 4th St.) for free food, honest discussion, worship, and hanging out. Small groups, service projects, events (bonfires, game nights, book clubs, etc.), outreach retreats, and leadership opportunities all play a significant role in our rhythm of doing life together. Markus Dickinson - jubilee@fumcb.org
Sunday: 10:40 a.m., Regular Services, Devotional Meetings. 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."
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Rose House LuMin & St. Thomas Lutheran Church
3800 E. Third St. 812-332-5252 Stlconline.org lcmiu.net
Then-freshman guard Gabe Cupps reacts to being called for a foul Dec. 21, 2023, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Indiana announced its 2024-25 nonconference schedule July 9, 2024.
Assembly Ball falls short in Sweet 16 round
By Daniel Flick danflick@iu.edu | @bydanielflick
Indiana men’s basketball hasn’t advanced past the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament since 2002, and its alumni team, Assembly Ball, fell victim to the trend in its inaugural appearance in The Basketball Tournament.
After a late comeback, Assembly Ball, which trailed by 14 points when the target score was set, suffered an 8279 defeat to Eberlein Drive, a team made of alums from several different institutions, on July 23 at Butler University’s Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Assembly Ball previously won games July 19 and 21 at Hinkle to make the Butler regional championship game. With a victory, the group of ex-Hoosiers would’ve made the Elite Eight and moved to three wins away from the $1 million prize.
Among the IU alums on Assembly Ball’s roster are guards Yogi Ferrell (201216), Jordan Hulls (2009-13) and Devonte Green (201620) and forwards Juwan Morgan (2015-19), Noah Vonleh (2013-14), Troy Williams (2013-16), Miller Kopp (2021-23) and Race Thompson (2018-23). Ferrell and Kopp started in the defeat but were the only two ex-Hoosiers to take the floor. Assembly Ball listed Hulls as active pre-game, but he didn’t play. Green, Morgan, Vonleh and Thompson were each inactive. Williams joined the team on the bench for all three games but failed to record action.
As it did in its first two games, Assembly Ball started strong, holding a 16-9 lead three minutes into play — but Eberlein Drive kicked its proverbial car into high gear, and after a 23-5 run, surged to a 32-21 lead halfway
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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!
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Pastor Sarah Lynne GershonStudent Associate Pastor Jan Harrington - Director of Music
Emmanuel Church
1503 W. That Rd. 812-824-2768 Emmanuelbloom.com Instagram & Facebook: @EmmanuelBloomington
Sunday: 9:15 a.m., Fellowship
Sunday: 10 a.m., Worship
Groups: Various times
Emmanuel is a multigenerational church of all types of people. Whether you are questioning faith or have followed Jesus for years, we exist to help fuel a passion for following Jesus as we gather together, grow in community, and go make disciples.
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Second Baptist Church 321 N Rogers St 812-327-1467 sbcbloomington.org facebook.com/2ndbaptistbloomington youtube.com/@secondbaptist churchbloomington
Sunday Service: 10 a.m., In house and on Facebook/YouTube
Sunday School: 8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
Bible Study: Available In House and on Zoom Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, Noon
Please come and worship with us. We are in training for reigning with Christ! Need a ride? Call our Church bus at 812-3271467 before 8 a.m. on Sunday
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Trinity Reformed Church
2401 S. Endwright Rd. 812-825-2684 trinityreformed.org facebook.com/trinitychurchbloom
Email: lucas@trinityreformed.org
Sunday: 10:30 a.m., Services Bible Study: 7 p.m. at the IMU
We are a Protestant Reformed church on the west side of Bloomington with lively worship on Sunday mornings and regular lunches for students after church. We love the Bible, and we aim to love like Jesus. Please get in touch if you’d like a ride!
Jody Killingsworth - Lead Pastor Lucas Weeks - College Pastor
through the second quarter.
Assembly Ball trimmed the deficit to 6 points, but Eberlein Drive finished the half on a 13-4 run, taking a 47-32 lead into the break.
A strong third quarter put Assembly Ball back in the mix, as it trailed 61-53 entering the final quarter. However, Eberlein Drive dominated the early portion of the fourth stanza and led 74-60 when the clock hit four minutes.
In The Basketball Tournament, once the game reaches the final four minutes, 8 points are added to the leading team’s score, and that number becomes the target for the two teams to reach. Thus, victory went to whoever first reached 82 points.
Assembly Ball appeared dead in the water, needing 22 points to Eberlein Drive’s 8 — but Ferrell led a late charge, knocking down a trio of 3-pointers and assisting on
Lifeway Baptist Church 7821 W. State Road 46 812-876-6072 lifewaybaptistchurch.org facebook.com/lifewayellettsville
Sunday: 9 a.m., Bible Study Classes 10 a.m., Morning Service 5 p.m., Evening Service *Free transportation provided. Please call if you need a ride to church. Barnabas College Ministry: Meeting for Bible study throughout the month. Contact Rosh Dhanawade at bluhenrosh@gmail.com for more information.
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United Presbyterian Church
1701 E. Second St. 812-332-1850 upcbloomington.org
Sunday worship service: 10 a.m.
Tuesday Bible Study: 6 p.m., in-person and via Zoom
A diverse and inclusive people of God determined and committed to reflect an authentic presentation of the church universal. We cherish the authority of Scripture and the elemental Presbyterian confession that that God alone is Lord of the conscience.”
Cheryl Montgomery - Reverend Benjamin Watkins, PhD - Music Director Allen Pease - Event Coordinator & Secretary
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.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Bloomington Young Single Adult Branch
2411 E. Second St.
To Contact: Send message from website maps.churchofjesuschrist.org/ wards/237973
Sunday: 12:30 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints has four congregations in Bloomington—Three family wards and our young single adult branch for college students. This info is for the YSA Branch. Weekday religious classes at 333 S Highland Ave, Bloomington IN 47401, next to campus.
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Once trailing 80-71 and one Eberlein Drive bucket away from defeat, Assembly Ball closed to 80-79. It needed one stop and a 3-pointer, but ultimately failed to deliver.
Eberlein Drive center Jake Stephens cleaned up a miss from guard Archie Goodwin to cement Assembly Ball’s 82-79 demise in front of a heavy pro-Hoosier crowd at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
With his feverish finish, Ferrell led all scorers with 21 points, though he shot just 6-of-19 from the field and 4-of-12 from distance. Kopp also scored in double figures, posting 10 points while pulling down six rebounds but going only 3-of-12 from the floor.
Two other Assembly Ball starters reached double digits, as former University of Oklahoma forward Kristian Doolittle had 10 points and
13 rebounds, and ex-Louisiana State University guard Keith Hornsby tallied 14 points. Whether Assembly Ball will return to The Basketball Tournament in 2025 is un-
Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington
2120 N. Fee Ln. 812-332-3695 uubloomington.org facebook.com/uubloomington
Sunday: 10:15 a.m.
With open hearts and minds, we celebrate diverse beliefs and engage in a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. We are passionate about social justice and lifelong learning. We are an LGBTQA+ Welcoming Congregation. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we welcome you!
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Unity of Bloomington 4001 S. Rogers St. 812-333-2484 unityofbloomington.org facebook@UnityofBloomington
Sunday: 10:30 a.m.
Unity is a positive, practical, progressive approach to Christianity based on the teachings of Jesus and the power of prayer. Unity honors the universal truths in all religions and respects each individual’s right to choose a spiritual path. Our God is Love, Our Race is Human, Our Faith is Oneness.
Doris Brinegar - Administrator Phyllis Wickliff - Music Director
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
First United Church
2420 E. Third St. 812-332-4439 firstuc.org facebook.com/firstuc
Sunday: 10:30 a.m., Worship
Monday: 10 a.m. via Zoom, Bible Study
We are an Open, Welcoming, and Affirming community of love and acceptance dedicated to welcoming the diversity of God’s beloved. We exist to empower, challenge, and encourage one another to live out Jesus’ ways (compassion, truth, and justice) authentically as human beings in community to create a better world.
Rev. Jessica Petersen-MutaiSenior Minister
Christ Community Church
503 S. High St. 812-332-0502 cccbloomington.org facebook.com/christcommunitybtown
Instagram: @christcommunitybtown
Sunday: 9:15 a.m., Educational Hour 10:30 a.m., Worship Service
We are a diverse community of Christ-followers, including many IU students, faculty and staff. Together we are committed to sharing the redeeming grace and transforming truth of Jesus Christ in this college town.
Bob Whitaker - Senior Pastor Adam deWeber - Worship Pastor Dan Waugh - Adult Ministry Pastor
Christian Student Fellowship 1968 N. David Baker 812-332-8972 csfindiana.org
Christian Student Fellowship (CSF) is a ministry built on Jesus Christ. We exist to help students pursue authentic faith and build intentional communities while in college. Come check out our campus house and/or any of our other various ministry opportunities.
Ben Geiger - Lead campus minister Joe Durnil - Associate campus minister Stephanie Michael - Associate campus minister Hailee Fox - Office manager
Church of Christ
825 W. Second St. 812-332-0501 facebook.com/w2coc
Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Bible Study 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m., Worship Wednesday: 7 p.m., Bible Study
We use no book, but the Bible. We have no creed but His Word within its sacred pages. God is love and as such we wish to share this joy with you. The comprehensive teaching of God's Word can change you forever.
Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Always check website for possible changes to service times.
City Church is a non-denominational multicultural, multigenerational church on Bloomington's east side. The Loft, our college ministry meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
certain — but this summer’s pursuit of glory for the Hoosier state ultimately ended four wins shy from the ultimate prize. This story was originally published July 23, 2024.
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Assembly Ball guard Yogi Ferrell dribbles the ball in an 89-79 victory over The Cru on July 19, 2024, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. In Tuesday night’s loss to Eberlein Drive, Ferrell scored 21 points, but Assembly Ball was eliminated from The Basketball Tournament.
