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Jennifer McCormick talks state policy toward IU

By Andrew Miller

ami3@iu.edu | @andrew_mmiller

If elected governor, Democrat Jennifer McCormick wants change in Indiana’s education system.

In her speeches, she frequently cites Indiana’s ranking near the bottom of states in bachelor’s degree attainment — less than 30%.

That’s leaving her concerned about the future of the state. Her education plan would push high school graduates toward colleges while her opponents, and the current state government, seek to implement more trades instruction.

As governor, she’d enjoy various powers over IU, including influence on budget appropriations coming from the Statehouse, trustee selection and policy enforcement. In an interview with the Indiana Daily Student, McCormick answered how she would go about university issues.

Board of Trustees

McCormick would have the opportunity to appoint six members to IU’s Board of Trustees — one student

member on a two-year term, along with five other appointees on three-year terms. Those appointments would begin as current trustees’ terms expire in 2025, along with several throughout the rest of her term. McCormick said she wasn’t able to comment on the board’s current performance.

“For me, it’s about taking care of and attracting good people to be at Indiana University, and then retaining them."

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“I haven’t done enough homework on the board to be able to do that at this time,” she said. “But I know too it’s a big decision, and when I get to that point, I’ll make sure I do my due diligence.”

Regardless, she said she would only nominate those with a “passion for higher education” and proven competency.

“A lot of people are depending on them to get it

Sexual assault awareness, prevention tips

By Nicole Blevins neblevin@iu.edu | @nblevins01

Editor’s Note: This story includes mention of sexual violence or assault.

The seven sexual assaults and seven rapes reported on campus since Aug. 21, according to IU Police Department’s crime log, typically fall into the period known as the “Red Zone.” A recent literature review suggested that a “defined Red Zone” is yet to be reached.

The “Red Zone” is referred to as the period that spans the beginning of the fall semester to Thanksgiving break of the first semester on a college campus, when students are particularly at risk of sexual assault or rape. Senior Scientist and Director of the Kinsey Institute Sexual Assault Research Initiative, Zoë Peterson, focuses her research on sexual assault and sexual aggression. She has researched the term “Red Zone” within her career, but the review explained there is not enough empirical evidence to establish the existence of a Red Zone within the first few months of the semester.

“No one’s to blame,” Peterson said. “We’ve all been promoting this idea of a Red Zone.” The review found it more viable to extend the time of a potential Red Zone to include college women’s first or second year on campus, but the “usefulness of considering half of a woman’s college career as high risk for sexual violence” was questioned by researchers.

A rise in reports is often hard to interpret, Peterson said, because most sexual assaults are never reported to police or campus authorities. Increased reports do not always correlate with a rise in occurrences of assault.

“It could be a bad sign that actual rates of sexual assault are increasing, or it could be a good sign that people are feeling more comfortable coming forward and reporting their experiences to authorities,” she said.

Sexual assault is underreported for various reasons, but many victims who do not report their experiences often do not know if what happened to them qualifies as sexual assault or rape. Legal definitions of each vary by country and by state.

Most research definitions consider sexual assault to be nonconsensual sexual contact due to incapacitation from drugs or alcohol, threats or physical force. Rape is often reserved to penetrative acts that occur through similar circumstances, she said.

Sexual assault prevention programs are available on campus to educate students to make healthy decisions and remain safe.

You can report sexual assault to IU on the Stop Sexual Violence webpage. You can also report directly to campus authorities or Bloomington police.

If you are seeking support about an experience you may have had, The Office for Sexual Violence Prevention and Victim Advocacy can be contacted at cva@indiana.edu or 812856-2469.

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right,” McCormick said.

Rhetoric and tenure

One of the largest controversies in Indiana’s higher education came last year when the legislature passed Senate Enrolled Act 202, which increased state oversight of universities and changed conditions for tenure. It requires universities to prohibit faculty members from receiving tenure or promotions if they are deemed unlikely to foster free inquiry and expression, or unlikely to give learning material from a variety of standpoints.

McCormick said the law threatens to chase good professors and students away from Indiana. Several protests last semester condemned the then-bill, along with other issues facing IU.

“For me, it’s about taking care of and attracting good people to be at Indiana University, and then retaining them,” she said. “And you don’t do that by putting rhetoric out there that’s putting people at risk.”

As governor, McCormick would have a variety of options to combat SEA

202’s effects. She said she’d work with the Commission of Higher Education, other state agencies and the general assembly, where her running mate Terry Goodin would come in.

Goodin, the Democrats’ nominee for lieutenant gov-

ernor, served in the Indiana House of Representatives for 20 years. McCormick said his experience in the chamber would help her work with the legislature more effectively.

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By Chloe Oden chloden@iu.edu

| @chloeoden0

U.S. News and World Report scored Indiana University Bloomington 73rd out of 436 national universities and 34th out of 225 public schools this year in a new ranking released Sept. 24. The Kelley School of

cording to IU’s news release. Kelley’s marketing program was ranked third nationally, accounting was fourth, entrepreneurship fifth, management information systems eighth, finance 10th and production/operation management 10th.

Witch Fest casts a spell on Bloomington

By Riya Malik rimali@iu.edu

Gather and oak. hosted the third annual Witch Fest from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 21 by the Monroe County Courthouse to commemorate their stores’ 11th and fourth anniversaries.

Witch Fest has become a community event hosting a variety of artists, vendors and crafters specializing in all things witchery and magicrelated. The event featured astrologers, illustrators, piercing and tattoo artists, tarot readers and Reiki professionals.

Witch Fest was organized by Talia Halliday, founder and owner of the local gift and plant shops Gather and oak. She designed the event to occur around the fall equinox and to commemorate the opening anniversaries of her two stores. Since its establishment in 2022, Witch Fest has allowed Bloomington residents and students to experience everything magic for free. Halliday organized the different vendors and activities for attendees to experience while also setting up local food trucks and tanghulu, a popular dessert made of hard sugar-coated fruits.

“Nowhere else in town can you do that in the course of the day,” Halliday said.

This year’s Witch Fest saw expansive growth in comparison to previous years. They now host over 75 vendors from just 15 in their first year. Vendor booths surrounded the square and extended onto W 6th St. as well, where food trucks were located by oak.’s actual store.

A grant from Visit Bloomington also helped them expand the company’s promotion outside Bloomington and bring in new, excited attendees and vendors from further away.

Vendors were selected for Witch Fest through a juried application process that

helped Halliday create an inclusive and diverse group of artists and handmade crafters to feature for the event. Her store oak. also had a large booth at the event featuring crystals, plants and tarot cards.

A popular booth at Witch Fest was Crystal Moon, which featured many retail items such as clothing, candles, perfume oils, tarot cards and jewelry that are also offered in the lobby of their store located at 208 S. Dunn St. Annie the Impaler, owner and body piercer for Crystal Moon, has also been a vendor at Witch Fest since the beginning.

“It’s definitely my favorite event I’ve ever done. I love it; the growth has been amazing.” she said. “And this year it’s even bigger because now we have the square and the road.”

As someone who has worked with Halliday many times in the past for events like Witch Fest, Anna said she loves how Witch Fest allows people to connect with others who have similar interests and find a community.

"(Halliday) is amazing for putting this on. It's so much hard work and we just really love it and appreciate it,” said Annie. “I know that everybody that participates in it loves it and is really excited to do it again the next year.”

Kara Bookwalter offered massage services and aura fluffs, a practice to heal and cleanse people’s energies, at Witch Fest as the owner of In My Hands Massage and Bodywork located at 804 N. College Ave. She has been a vendor with Witch Fest since its first year and is also a member of the Bloomington Witch Collective, a group of local witches that host free events and form a community. Bookwalter and the Collective helped lead the opening ritual for Witch Fest which featured music and invocations. Her favorite part

of Witch Fest has been getting to see all of the vendors come together from different parts of Indiana.

“I don't think that there was anything like it until (Halliday) put together the first one,” Bookwalter said. “So I think that what (Halliday) has done is just really give a platform and give a space for people to feel like, ‘wait, I'm not the only one doing this.’”

Granola Girl Skincare hosted their booth at Witch Fest this year for the first time. J.D. Grove, owner of the company, has worked with Halliday for many years with the Bloomington Handmade Market. Their skincare company produces different soaps, hair care products and teas for anxiety and depression.

Grove chose to participate in Witch Fest this year because of their background with Halliday.

“(Halliday) is a pretty amazing organizer and her events are usually off the hook. She is a real long term supporter of small indie brands, women owned brands and queer owned brands,” they said, “I'm also pagan, and it's important to me to see representation of witches in our community.”

Witch Fest has also helped people learn more about witch practices and beliefs that vendors like Grove subscribe to.

“I think it (brings) greater awareness (and) less stigma around paganism,” Grove

said. “I don't think a lot of people feel uncomfortable wearing crosses or other religious symbols, but paganism is really stigmatized. So I think (Witch Fest is) an opportunity to be like, ‘Witches are cool!’” Jenny Smedberg of Mystical Mavens said she also appreciated the support Witch Fest has brought to the witches and pagan community as a first-time vendor.

“Witch Fest is great for the community because this group of people — pagans, witches, people of that nature — typically have to hide what they are, so this gives them a way to be out there to interact with other who have the same practices and just really have a social interaction without fear of appraisal,” Smedberg said.

Irene Mudd, owner of Guided Hand Studio, sold various cards, stickers, prints, pillows and charms at Witch Fest as part of her esoterica and astrology-based shop. In her second year as a vendor, she said she was excited to see people come together and experience the great energy of the Witch Fest community.

“I think it’s great to celebrate witches, especially in these times. I think it’s very much a symbol of women’s empowerment and queer folks’ empowerment. Seeing the community come together for it is really powerful. It sends a message that witches are accepted,” Mudd said.

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RIYA MALIK | IDS

Forty-leven, a family-owned business that creates handcrafted brooms, displays them for sale at Witch Fest on Sept. 21, 2024, at the Monroe County Courthouse lawn in Bloomington. Their booth at Witch Fest featured dozens of unique broomsticks, dolls, jewelry and wands.

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Independence Day picnic brings Ukrainian culture to Bloomington

By Kaleb Moriarty kaymoria@iu.edu

The Ukrainian Studies Organization at IU and the Ukrainian Cultural Association of Central Indiana co-hosted a Ukrainian Independence Day picnic Sept. 21 at Winslow Woods Park in Bloomington. The picnic served as a cultural get-together for Ukrainians and had foods, handmade arts and crafts and eastern European music.

The picnic has been happening for 10 years now thanks to Svitlana Melnyk, a professor in the Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures department, and Natalie Kuzma Kravchuk, a Ukrainian artist who resides in Bloomington. They took the initiative to start the Ukrainian Studies Organization and held the first picnic right around the time of the Euromaidan Revolution in Ukraine, which began in Nov. 2013.

The annual picnic celebrates Ukrainian Independence Day on Aug. 24, but the event is typically held at a later date in September to accommodate students.

We just want to celebrate Ukraine as a nation, as a culture, together, with people who support us. It is not political— it’s cultural.”

Iryna Voloshyna

“I think that this picnic is an exercise of unity of Ukrainian people and allies, friends and supporters,” Iryna Voloshyna, a doctoral student in folklore and ethnology and the leader of the Indiana Slavic Choir, said. “We just want to celebrate Ukraine as a nation, as a culture, together, with people who support us. It is not politi-

cal— it’s cultural.”

In addition to leading the choir, Iryna Voloshyna is also a member of the Ukrainian Studies Organization. She said the event is open to everyone.

The Indiana Slavic Choir, based out of IU, had its first performance of the season during the picnic, performing traditional, Slavic music. Guests attending the picnic brought a wide array of Ukrainian foods and desserts. Dishes such as Borshch and Shashlik were served. Borshch is a soup made primarily from beetroots, and Voloshyna brought her own vegetarian Borshch to the event, since she knew many others would bring the same dish with various meats. Shashlik is similar to what Americans call a shish kebab.

“The event also had home-cooked Varenyky,” she said. “So ‘Linyvi’ is actually lazy in Ukrainian, these are lazy Varenyky.

Woman pleads guilty for stabbing Asian student

By Mia Hilkowitz mhilkowi@iu.edu | @MiaHilkowitz

Editor’s Note: This story includes mention of potentially triggering situations, such as racism and violence.

Billie Davis, who prosecutors say stabbed an Asian IU student on a Bloomington Transit bus in January 2023, pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime charge.

Davis’ sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 3. The charge carries a maximum 10-year prison sentence.

Davis, who was indicted by a federal grand jury, allegedly stabbed an 18-year-old IU student multiple times in the head with a pocketknife Jan. 11, 2023, on Bloomington Transit Bus 1777. Davis told the police she targeted the student because the student was Asian.

The Bloomington woman originally faced state and federal charges, but the state dropped its charges of attempted murder, aggravated battery and battery with a deadly weapon. Earlier this year, a U.S. District Court found Davis was competent to stand trial, though her attorney had previously sought an insanity defense.

It means that you add the stuffing in the dough and boil it all together, instead of each one individually.”

A guest brought cupcakes to the picnic decorated to look like the Ukrainian flag with decorative sunflower toppers. Sunflowers serve as a part of Ukrainian culture due to their abundance in the fields there. According to the University of Navarra, the sunflower, the national flower of Ukraine, is becoming a symbol of the Ukrainian people's resistance. The picnic also functioned as a way to raise money for those fighting back in Ukraine on the front lines. The Ukrainian Studies Organization has a Facebook page where they post updates on their latest events that are in the works. They organize a wide variety of events, some past activities have included exhibitions, art demonstrations and lectures.

Rise in residence hall sexual assaults

By Ben LeGrand benlegra@iu.edu | @benlegrandIDS

Editor’s note: This story includes mention of sexual violence or assault. Resources are available below.

Two instances of sexual assault and one case of fondling in IU residence halls were reported to the Title IX office last week, according to IUPD Public Information Officer Hannah Skibba.

The first report of sexual assault was filed Sept. 12

and the assault dates back to Feb. 9, 2024, in Read Hall. Two other reports were filed Sept. 16. One concerns a student who reported being sexually assaulted Oct. 26, 2023, in Foster Jenkinson Hall.

The other regarded a student who reported being fondled sometime between Aug. 18-24, 2024, at Teter Quadrangle.

None of the incidents were reported to IUPD by the individuals involved and each of the cases were referred to university offi-

cials for review, according to Skibba.

Sexual assault on an IU campus can be reported through an online form.

IU’s Confidential Victim Advocates are trained to work with students who have experienced sexual misconduct. They can be contacted by calling 812856-2469 or emailing cva@ indiana.edu. The Office for Sexual Violence Prevention and Victim Advocacy is on the third floor of the Student Health Center at 600 N. Eagleson Ave.

The IU Sexual Assault Crisis Service operates 24/7 connecting students with counselors. They can be reached at 812-855-8900 Their office is on the fourth floor of the Student Health Center at 600 N. Eagleson Ave.

IUPD’s non-emergency number: 812-855-4111

BPD’s non-emergency number: 812-339-4477

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673

National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 800-7997233 JAN.

APRIL 2023

In response to the stabbing, members of the Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander communities across Bloomington organized rallies, educational and support events. Groups — including IU Asian Culture Center, Asian American Association at IU and local chapters of the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association and Hoosier Asian American Power — offered and continue to offer resources for Asian students.

IU Hillel names new executive director

By Nicole Blevins neblevin@iu.edu | @nblevins01

The Hillel Foundation at IU announced Jeff Linkon as the new executive director in a press release Sept. 19.

According to the release, Linkon previously served as the Chief Community Operations Officer for the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis since 2018. During his time at the Federation, Linkon played a key role in the creation of Safe Indiana, the safety and security initiative that supports over 60 Jewish community organizations in the state.

“Jeff is a Hoosier in the truest sense,” the release said.

IU Hillel board president Michael Mervis and President and CEO of Hillel International, Adam Lehman, both endorsed Linkon as the new executive director in the release. IU Hillel thanked Lawrence Bolotin, chair of the search committee, for his guidance in the hiring process.

IU Hillel also thanked Rabbi Sue Silberberg for her decades-long service as their executive director since 1989.

“Her hard work and dedication to Hillel at Indiana University have laid a strong foundation,” the release said. “We wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”

As a 1991 graduate of IU with a degree in near eastern languages and culture and a certificate in Jewish studies, Linkon said accepting the position was “truly a homecoming.” He attended IU Hillel during his studies, where he found his voice and the foundation for his leadership in the Jewish community, he said in the release.

Bank robbed Tuesday, suspect still at large

By Ben LeGrand benlegra@iu.edu | @benlegrandIDS

JC Bank on 2421 S. Walnut St. was the victim of a robbery Sept. 24, according to Bloomington police.

Around 11:50 a.m., officers arrived at the bank in response to a hold-up alarm, a silent alarm found in banks that can be pressed in emergency situations. Bank staff informed the officers that they had just been robbed, according to BPD Captain Ryan Pedigo. A man wearing a face covering approached a bank teller and handed them a note demanding money, Pedigo said over email. After receiving the money, the man fled on foot.

Nearby Bloomington High School South was put on shelter in place as officers searched the surrounding area, according to Pedigo. The school eventually lifted the shelter in place, and students were dismissed at the regular time, according to a message sent out to BHSS parents.

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A guest brought an arrangement of cupcakes to the picnic Sept. 21, 2024, in Bloomington. They were decorated with blue and yellow icing, the colors of the Ukrainian flag.

Faculty selected for Big Ten Academic Alliance programs

By Isaac Perlich

The Big Ten Academic Alliance programs include faculty from all 18 Big Ten universities.

iperlich@iu.edu | @isaacperlich

Ten IU Bloomington faculty will participate in two Big Ten Academic Alliance programs, according to an IU press release on Sept. 16.

“The Big Ten Academic Alliance offers fantastic professional development opportunities for our campus leaders,” Carrie Docherty, vice provost for faculty and academic affairs, said in the press release. “These leaders already do so much for our campus, and I look forward to seeing the amazing ways they shape the future of IU.”

Herman B Wells, former IU chancellor and president, founded the Big Ten Academic Alliance in 1958. It now includes all 18 Big Ten universities and allows universities to share expertise, leverage campus resources and collaborate, according to its website.

The alliance also includes peer networks, shared library resources and research opportunities for faculty and students.

Past participating faculty have gone on to serve as university presidents, provosts and deans.

IU selected five faculty members, Anke Birkenmaier, Erik Gonzalez-Mulé, Jessica Steinberg, Ayana Smith and Johan Bollen, for the Departmental Executive Officer Program.

The program covers conflict resolution, mentoring, performance review and group problem-solving and features more than 65 Big Ten faculty members each year.

It includes three virtual sessions in October and a three-day, in-person seminar Nov. 14-16 at the Big Ten Conference Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

Ayana Smith, Jacobs School of Music Department of Musicology chair and professor, said she was surprised to hear she had been selected.

“I’m really looking forward to it,” she said. “I’m looking forward to being able to meet the other selected leaders from IU that are in this program and being able to interact with people from other Big Ten schools to learn about what they’re doing, things that have been successful for them, to learn

strategies of being an administrator and getting there to see what it’s all about.”

She also said she appreciates the opportunity and wants to apply what she will learn.

“I’d like to learn whatever I can from this,” she said. “I’m kind of someone that likes to learn a lot of new things, and it’s an opportunity to network with people, to learn more about different types of administrative roles and different processes that other campuses may be engaging that could be helpful for us to know about here at IU.”

Erik Gonzalez-Mulé is a professor at the Kelley School of Business and serves as the chair of the management and entrepreneurship department. He is also the Randall L. Tobias Chair in Leadership at IU’s Tobias Leadership Center.

He said he aims to get to know his colleagues better, meet other faculty members from other universities and develop leadership skills.

“I hope I come out of it a better leader and better able to navigate some of the complexities and challenges

that are facing higher education institutions these days,” he said. “I mean, it just feels like it’s never been a tougher time to be in an academic leadership position than it is now.”

Gonzalez-Mulé also said he hopes the program equips him with tools and skills to better support his colleagues.

“That’s why you do these jobs,” he said. “It’s to really help other people.”

He added he wants to look back on the program and see it as a collective effort.

“I

hope I come out of it a better leader and better able to navigate some of the complexities and challenges that are facing higher education institutions these days.” Erik Gonzalez-Mulé

“A great mentor of mine, he described the transition from an individual contributor role to a leadership role is ‘we not me,’” he said.

IU selected five other faculty members, William Ramos, Apu Kapadia, Bryan Orthel, Dan Li and Vivian Halloran, for the Academic Leadership Program.

The program began in 1989 and covers academic administration, specifically at major research universities, and prepares faculty members for those responsibilities.

Faculty members will participate in three in-person seminars, which are Nov. 7-9 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Feb. 6-8, 2025, at the Big Ten Conference Center and April 3-5, 2025, at Rutgers University.

Vivian Halloran has taught English at IU since 2002. She has also taught American Studies, Human Biology and Latino Studies, among others. Halloran also serves as the associate dean for diversity and inclusion and arts and humanities for the College of Arts and Sciences.

“The Big Ten has expanded so broad, so to hear how folks at other universities do what we take for granted: the way we do things, the way we organize departments,

the way we carry out things — they do it differently,” she said. “So it’s nice to check our assumptions and maybe learn about new things.”

She also said she is eager to meet with the other selected IU faculty and wants to use the program as a way to ask better questions.

“We’re going to learn about IU in ways we haven’t figured out before,” she said. “Learn more and ask some real questions about the hard parts of leadership as opposed to the nice, fun parts.”

Apu Kapadia, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering professor and associate dean for graduate studies, said he is excited about strengthening his leadership skills.

“I’m looking forward to its immersive nature, which provides regular opportunities to discuss the complexities of managing a large university with peers and administrators from Indiana University as well as other Big Ten institutions,” he wrote in an email to the IDS. More information about the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the programs is available on its website.

New hot pot restaurant Malatang opens on Kirkwood

By Marty Blader mblader@iu.edu

Bloomington has a new hot pot restaurant on Kirkwood. Malatang, a Chinese inspired hot pot restaurant, opened Sept. 1 at 430 E. Kirkwood Ave.

The restaurant serves partially do-it-yourself hot pots, and customers get to choose from a selection of vegetables and produce to include in their bowls. Traditionally, Malatang is a spicy soup-based dish named after one of the dish’s main ingredients, mala sauce. The name Malatang in Mandarin translates to hot spicy, but the restaurant offers five different soup broths and dry mixes with a range of spice levels.

While Malatang is similar to ramen, a Japanese noodle

soup dish, assistant manager John Qian said ramen has limited options of toppings and noodles to choose from, whereas the restaurant has up to 70 different ingredient options.

The bowls at the restaurant cost $15 dollars per pound, no matter the ingredients. Malatang also delivers food through two different platforms: HungryPanda and Fantuan.

Malatang offers a variety of fix-ins to choose from.

According to Qian, some of the ingredients are imported from Asia, such as lobster, beef and fish balls, tofu skins and bamboo. The rest of the ingredients are sourced from local supermarkets, such as Kroger, and farmers markets.

Unlike other hot pot restaurants in the area, the bowl

is sent back to the kitchen to be cooked and then served, rather than cooking the bowl at the table.

While Malatang shares a front door and kitchen with Yatagarasu, a ramen restaurant, the businesses are under separate management, as Malatang is located in the downstairs half of the building.

In addition to the new location, Malatang has restaurants in Lafayette and Champaign, Illinois. Qian believes Malatang’s food is popular among college students, which is why they have gravitated toward these areas.

The restaurant is open from noon to 2:30 p.m. and 5-11 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from noon to midnight Friday through Sunday.

Council advances Green Acres, Safe Streets initiatives

By Theo Hawkins sohawkin@iu.edu | @bytheohawkins

The Green Acres neighborhood is one step closer to becoming a historic district after Bloomington City Council heard a first reading of an ordinance that would establish the Green Acres Conservation District in its meeting Sept. 18. The council voted 8-0 to move forward with a second reading of the ordinance Oct. 1. At the second reading, councilmembers may then vote to pass the ordinance.

The proposed district lies between Union Street and SR-46, just south of Tenth Street with Third Street marking its southern boundary. Indiana law allows for the establishment of historic districts in two steps. The area is first designated a conservation district, which is offered fewer protections than a historic district, and then automatically elevated to historic district after three years if there is no objection from the majority of property owners in the district. The proposed Ordinance 202418 would begin the threeyear conservation period for Green Acres.

The council also heard a report from councilmember Kate Rosenbarger on the Safe Streets for All initiative. Rosenbarger said its committee has wrapped up project planning meetings and has moved on to a new phase of planning. Safe Streets and Roads for All is a U.S. Department of Transportation grant program that supports the Federal Highway Administration’s goal to eliminate roadway deaths. Rosenbarger said current efforts to increase safety include speed limit reduction below 30 miles per hour, adding “no turn on red” signs to intersections and increasing the intervals

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The outside of the Malatang restaurant is photographed Sept. 17, 2024, on Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington. The restaurant, which opened earlier this month, serves Chinese inspired hot pot.

GAVIN MARIANO | IDS Bloomington City Council members

ANKE BIRKENMAIER

WILLIAM RAMOS

JESSICA STEINBERG

BRYAN ORTHEL ERIK GONZALEZ-MULÉ APU KAPADIA

AYANA SMITH

JOHAN BOLLEN

VIVIAN HALLORAN

“He has done an amazing job for 20 years at the Statehouse to work across the aisle,” McCormick said.

Indiana State Police

Among IU’s controversies last semester was Indiana State Police’s response to the pro-Palestinian encampment at Dunn Meadow. The agency had put a sniper position on the roof of the Indiana Memorial Union and was involved in the forceful arrests of 57 protesters.

The ISP superintendent — Doug Carter — reports to the governor, who can choose to reappoint the current superintendent or choose a new one. McCormick declined to answer whether she would keep Carter on as the head of the agency.

ISP’s response to the protests, along with Carter’s misleading and inaccurate statements about the pro-

testers’ rhetoric, garnered criticism from IU students, faculty and the community at large. He had told multiple news sources that protesters said “we are Hamas” and encouraged “the death of the Jewish people globally.”

“The issue with that is, we always have to have student safety and order always at the forefront,” McCormick said. “And so, state police is involved with that, also you have campus police involved with that.”

McCormick connected IU’s encampment to the nationwide movement of college campus protests and said that if any student feels threatened, “that’s student safety.”

Who she would appoint for ISP superintendent is still up in the air, McCormick said. But she said she knows Carter well — and that at this point, she won’t disclose who she would appoint.

“I think he has a huge, massive job,” McCormick said. “I respect the decisions

he makes, but you know, nothing about that is easy. At the forefront, you’ve got to take the information and the knowledge that he has at hand, which I wasn’t privy to, and to make the best decision.”

Graduate workers’ strike

Last semester, the Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition entered a three-day strike, calling for increased wages based on MIT’s living wage calculator, approximately $27,973 for 10-month graduate workers and $33,568 for 12-month graduate workers in April. They also called for IU to recognize their union.

McCormick said she was broadly supportive of the unions’ goals, citing Indiana’s low wage growth.

“I respect unions, I respect their right to strike and do what they can in their purview to get those wages up,” she said. “When their wages are higher, we all benefit from that.”

IU Indianapolis was 196th in the ranking of national universities. This is the first year of IU Indianapolis, after it split from Purdue this summer.

The report places IUB at 161st for “best value schools," a calculation based on the academic quality of the university in relation to its ranking in the “2025 Best Colleges Rankings” and the costs for attendance of out-of-state students receiving average aid. For in-state students, tuition and fees are $12,142 per year and for out-of-state students, tuition and fees are $41,890 per year.

The data calculated by U.S. News that goes into their final rankings are based on the year prior. The rankings this year were based on the 202324 academic year.

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Leila Faraday (she/her)

is a junior studying policy analysis with minors in geography and urban planning.

You may have recently heard buzz about PFAS — perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances otherwise known as “forever chemicals” that contaminate everything from our water supply to food containers to clothing and have long-term health effects.

Or perhaps you’ve kept up with the fact that some Amazon delivery drivers felt pressured to urinate into plastic bottles in order to meet their delivery quotas for the day. What do these things have in common? Our government can and does step in to regulate industries to protect the public from dangerous substances in places they shouldn’t be or harmful business practices that violate our health and wellbeing.

The Chevron Deference, originating from Chevron U.S.A v Natural Resources Defense Council in 1984, gave federal agencies the power to interpret ambiguously worded legislation in the process of implementing and enforcing policy. Some might argue that nearly every piece of legislation is ambiguously worded and could be subject to many interpretations, it just depends on who that person or organization is — agencies, states, courts or, perhaps, private corporations.

However, after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo decision made this past June, the power to interpret legislation will go straight to the federal courts. This case brought up a significant

Jack Davis (he/him)

is a sophomore studying journalism.

Recently, Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota was introduced to a national audience as Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate. One specific strength the Harris campaign has highlighted on the campaign trail is his prior experience as a teacher. When he speaks, Walz even sounds like your favorite teacher. He is plainspoken, cares about people, knows his talking points and can tell a good joke. It made me wonder if we’re missing out on a hidden treasure of teachers who could be fantastic politicians and government leaders. My first question was, what makes a good teacher? I thought of some of my favorite teachers over the years and compiled a list of their best qualities. The three characteristics that stand out to me are being collaborative, communicative and good listeners. In theory, this should also be the backbone of a good politician. These skills are critically important in our government leaders. Like teachers, politicians must communicate complicated and challenging topics with

OPINION

In defense of the federal bureaucracy

question of whether the Chevron Deference should remain in place after a group of fishermen felt they were unfairly required to pay for monitoring requirements.

The Supreme Court, in a 6-2 decision written by Chief Justice John Roberts, argued that deference to agencies undermined the court’s power of judicial review — or the ability to deem legislative and executive acts unconstitutional.

It is worth noting, however, that the power of judicial review was not written into the Constitution. Rather, the Supreme Court granted itself the power in 1803 through Marbury v. Madison.

The tossing of the Chevron Deference opens up an opportunity for

highly regulated industries to more fiercely challenge those regulations that stifle their profit-making abilities. Unfortunately, these same regulations are the ones that protect the environment, our public health and our livelihood.

The courts, however valuable to our American government system they are, do not have technical policy expertise — agencies do. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, for example, employs experts, including engineers, chemists, biologists, lawyers and economists to help carry out rulemaking, law enforcement against corporations and compliance measurement for states.

Some Republican politicians, such as Vivek

Ramaswamy, former 2024 presidential candidate and the owner of pharmaceutical company Roivant Sciences, have advocated for the abolition of several federal agencies entirely and made calls to drastically cut the federal workforce.

Ramaswamy and those with similar beliefs feel that our bureaucracy is part of a wasteful administrative state that they would label as a fourth branch of government — one that our founding fathers may not have initially envisioned.

This so-called fourth branch of government is essential to protecting the American people. These agencies are largely comprised of technical experts with advanced degrees, specific

training and education to most effectively implement our public policy. Without them, we leave the policy process up to elected legislators and federal judges, some of whom have little political or policy related educational backgrounds, or otherwise simply do not have the time or bandwidth to be experts on the small details of certain regulations in fields like the environment, energy or health. They are not unqualified or otherwise not important because of these characteristics, however they simply serve a different function in government and to their constituents. The EPA mission is “to protect human health and the environment.” Many federal career employees come to

We need more teachers in public office

a wide variety of people with different backgrounds and perspectives. Collaboration is vital in the classroom and in Congress, though we don’t see much of it between the major parties anymore. Maybe if, like a talented teacher, politicians would listen more to one another and work together, perhaps we could solve more issues in this country. Politicians should also be willing to learn and change their stances when new information is introduced. She Should Run, a nonprofit committed to electing women to public office, states, “As times change and resources grow, the ability to not only teach others but also continue to learn themselves is critical for both teachers and elected officials.”

The primary goal of a good leader is to inspire and influence people. This can apply to teachers and politicians, and it helps demonstrate why teachers can develop into strong and effective political leaders. This leadership is necessary for politicians and teachers. My favorite teachers, both in high school and college, are those who bring their subject matter to life in a clear way and make me interested in learning more.

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these agencies with a desire to serve the public with missions like that one — not chasing after high salaries or the promise of power. Some people bring forth the argument that bureaucrats are not elected and therefore have little motivation to truly serve the American people, but neither are federal judges — they are appointed by the president. On top of that, many federal employees spend years or decades working for the government, through multiple presidential administrations of different parties, demonstrating a commitment to serving the public in a nonpartisan manner. American bureaucracy was designed to leverage the skills of hardworking, educated Americans in a meritocratic system — giving subject matter experts the ability to help interpret and roll out legislation meant to benefit the public. Now the judicial system has the jurisdiction to handle all questions of legislative wording. Beyond simply not having the necessary knowledge to make informed rulings on niche policy topics, these judges may hold certain political ideologies that influence their decisions and open the door to actors without the public’s interest at heart. As we approach the 2024 presidential election, in addition to various state and local elections, we must consider what the uprooting of our bureaucracy could mean for protections and services we take for granted.

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heart of many political issues. Over the years, the classroom has become more politicized. Teachers have had to manage gun violence, mental health and a pandemic all while working for not enough pay.

Tim Walz isn’t the only person who follows the teacher-to-politician pipeline. Other notable teachers turned politicians are Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, Canadian

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and former president Lyndon B. Johnson. All these teachersturned-politicians have made big impacts. Teachers are meant to improve our lives for the better. We’re supposed to look toward them for guidance. The best teachers have empathy to share with the students they teach. They are allies, coaches and mentors. Politicians should

try to do a better job mirroring this. Unfortunately, in the past couple of decades, it has felt like politicians in Washington and in our state houses have forgotten the public service part of the job.

Maybe more teacher-turnedpoliticians can help turn this around.

Teachers are an important part of our lives and work every day to help us toward brighter futures.

While it’s not always the case, politicians should, in essence, do the same. Teachers understand that the most important thing is our youth and our future. We need more of their knowledge and skills in our politics and leaders. As Walz said at the Democratic National Convention in August, “Never underestimate a publicschool teacher.”

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Simple policy changes have big impacts on saving time and money

Jack Davis (he/him)

is a sophomore studying journalism.

Some days life can feel inconvenient and overwhelming. While critical concerns about our world can weigh us down, sometimes it’s the little things that cause big headaches. Routine tasks like navigating utility companies’ AI phone trees, unreasonable junk fees when buying concert tickets or even airline delays and cancellations can be time-consuming, stressful and costly. Luckily though, there are new policy initiatives that may get rid of these inconveniences. The strain junk fees can have on people’s wallet

Excessive junk fees, those surprise costs that show up on your bill unexpectedly, have been an issue in many industries for a long time. A prime example of these ri-

diculous fees is Ticketmaster, which has had a monopoly on concert tickets for years. In the ’90s, Pearl Jam filed a suit against Ticketmaster over its pricing and business practices. These fees and other issues took the spotlight again at the height of the Taylor Swift Eras Tour frenzy. Many fans complained about the additional hidden charges that are difficult to understand, selling tickets at inflated prices and website crashing when buying tickets. Some fans of Swift also took matters into their own hands and sued Ticketmaster themselves. These fees cost us time and money. It is frustrating to use a system that doesn’t work and to be forced to pay extra for it as well. However, after these companies testified in front of the Senate, some companies, such as

SeatGeek and Airbnb, volunteered to be more transparent with fees. While Ticketmaster-Live Nation did agree to start showing all fees, it is not doing anything to explain or get rid of them. The Department of Justice is suing to break up its monopoly. This could have a big impact for music fans, by improving competition and lowering costs.

The cost of family seating and the strain it puts on travelers

Another change being implemented is banning airline junk fees and extra costs for family seating. According to the United States Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, “The proposed rule would ban airlines from charging excessive junk fees to assign seats for a young child (age 13 or under) next to their parent

or accompanying adult.” Airlines would also have to disclose “clearly and conspicuously that passengers have the right to fee-free family seating.”

Buttigieg has called on ten airlines to ban these junk fees. So far, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Jet Blue Airlines have done so. These fees can often be very costly. The Biden administration estimates these changes could save families $200 per trip.

The stresses of AI phone trees on consumers

Another issue being addressed at the federal level is AI phone trees. When all you want to do is reach a human being, it can seem impossible and take forever when getting trapped in these AI phone loops. There is good news on this front as well,

according to Neera Tanden, President Joe Biden’s domestic policy adviser.

Tanden said in a Reuters article that some federal agencies may make it easier to reach a real person, without having to navigate a lengthy phone tree.

“These seemingly small inconveniences don’t really happen by accident. They have huge financial consequences,” Tanden states.

Since I moved into my new house, I’ve been on the phone with my fair share of robots. The phone tree is meant to streamline you to the relevant department. However, it is a clunky process that makes the task much worse. Dealing with the endless loop is a nuisance, and it increases your anxiety before you get to talk about your issues with an actual person. These daily challenges

cause inconveniences and cost us time and money. There shouldn’t be hidden junk fees for tickets, families should be able to sit together on a plane with no added expenses and we should reach a human being when we call a company on the phone. These aren’t partisan issues. They are issues that can be solved by our government working together to improve our daily lives. It’s a positive development that this work is now being addressed. Hopefully, there will be more practical policy solutions in the future. These policies can’t be passed without everyone’s help. Something we can all do is write or call our representatives and encourage this small, but essential, legislation to be passed through.

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COLUMN: Indiana set to make noise in Big Ten

By Jhett Garrett

jhgarr@iu.edu | @jhettgarrett

Indiana football wrapped up its nonconference schedule

Sept. 21, steamrolling the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 52-14.

The offense came out of the gate hot for the Hoosiers, but the defense looked shaky early on, allowing the 49ers to accumulate 177 total yards in the first half and 14 points. Seven of those points came on a 13-yard run from Charlotte redshirtsophomore running back C.J. Stokes on third & goal.

This drive was the worst one yet for the Indiana defense in 2024.

On the drive, Charlotte moved the football at will with redshirt junior walkon third-string quarterback Trexler Ivey picking the Hoosiers apart. Seeing how easily the ball was moved against the defense was worrisome, especially after a touchdown had been called back due

to an ineligible receiver downfield for the 49ers. Even after the mishap, Charlotte capitalized with a 13-yard rushing touchdown.

Non-conference play is now in the rear-view mirror; mistakes like that should be as well. The second of Charlotte’s two 75-yard touchdown drives showed a lot of holes in the pass defense with the Hoosiers coming out slow and flat, especially in the secondary. While the Indiana defense isn’t going to keep every opponent to fewer than two touchdowns, there were multiple slip ups that will not fly against the Big Ten the rest of the way.

“That offense does a lot of motions and shifts so you got to communicate fast,” senior defensive back Shawn Asbury said postgame. “A lot of things we’ve never seen before, and we were able to make adjustments.”

The defense showed obvious improvements

in the second half, giving up just 79 yards of total offense and holding the 49ers scoreless. The most important adjustment was keeping the 49ers off the ground. Charlotte rushed for 86 yards in the first half, averaging 5.1 yards on 17 carries, but in the second half, the Hoosiers gave up just 51 rushing yards, holding the 49ers to 3.2 yards per carry on 16 attempts.

These adjustments are going to be one of the most important things Indiana can do heading into Big Ten play. With the Big Ten being known for elite running back play, the Hoosiers can and will find themselves looking for answers heading into the locker room. Coming out with a different approach in the second half was one of the most impressive moments from the blowout win.

On the other side of the ball, the Indiana offense looked as good as ever, totaling 510 total yards, 29 first downs and 52 points.

They were led by senior quarterback Kurtis Rourke, who finished 16-of-20 with 258 yards and a touchdown.

Rourke has played like one of the best quarterbacks in the Big Ten as he is now up to 1,013 yards and eight touchdowns, as well as a clean zero interceptions. Getting this kind of quarterback play in a defense-minded conference is going to be such an advantage for the Hoosiers in Big Ten play, especially against top defenses like Penn State, Michigan and Ohio State.

“Kurtis is a baller,” junior running back Kaelon Black said postgame. “Everyone’s just rallying around him and he’s the team leader so we’re just following behind him, and he does his thing.”

While running the football is one of the main characteristics of the Big Ten, quarterback play remains crucial. Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Ohio State quarterback Will Howard highlighted early in the year how

important it is, leading both teams to an undefeated record thus far. Rourke has earned the right to have his name up there with elite level players like Gabriel and Howard.

But as important as the quarterback position is, a winning team must have 10 other contributors. Heading into their matchup against Charlotte, the Indiana receiving room had zero drops according to Pro Football Focus and accounted for 865 yards with eight touchdowns.

In the best way possible, it remains unclear who the top guy is for the Hoosiers in the receiving room. It seems like every week another player has a breakout game that highlights how deep the room is — first senior Miles Cross, then junior Elijah Sarratt and now senior Ke’Shawn Williams, who has three touchdowns in his last two games.

It goes beyond the receiving room, however, as the running backs are consistently dominating

opposing teams. Just like with the wideouts, you never know who is going to be the lead ball-carrier for the Hoosiers, which has been a big advantage. Junior Elijah Green has scored a touchdown in every game this season, senior Ty Son Lawton picked up his second multitouchdown game of the season against Charlotte and senior Justice Ellison has four touchdowns in the last three games. Black also picked up his first touchdown of the season against the 49ers, which further proves the depth of the Indiana offense.

The Hoosiers have shown they have all the pieces necessary to make noise in the Big Ten this season: a dominant defense, a high-powered offense with a stellar quarterback and a coaching staff that continues to develop the team. While the schedule begins to get harder, don’t expect much to change for this undefeated Indiana squad.

Indiana feeds off crowd, defeats Notre Dame

After losing to Notre Dame on Sept. 20, the Hoosier’s redeemed themselves Sept. 22 with help from the home crowd

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Down 21-15 in the fourth set, it looked like the University of Notre Dame was going to force a fifth and final tie-breaking set. But if anyone could give the Hoosiers some hope, it was senior setter Camryn Haworth.

Haworth recorded an ace and forced Notre Dame to dive for numerous saves, resulting in a 9-0 run. Her efforts helped Indiana rally to secure the victory in its final non-conference game of the season.

“She’s been hot and cold for the first nine matches,” Indiana volleyball head coach Steve Aird said postgame. “That was the first time I saw Cam go full Cam.”

While Haworth’s serving was crucial in the comeback, Indiana’s overall performance wasn’t without flaws. Putting the ball in play has been an ongoing challenge for the Hoosiers, recording 17 errors in the match. However, Notre Dame also struggled, committing 14 errors –– seven of them in the fourth and final set.

After being swept by the Fighting Irish on Sept. 20 in South Bend, the Hoosiers were determined to close their tough non-conference schedule with a victory. To do so, they had to regroup and rediscover their style of play.

“When this building starts going, it’s like a jet engine.”

Steve Aird, head coach

“I feel the way we played Friday was not the way we actually know how to play

volleyball,” sophomore middle blocker Ava Vickers said.

“It was exciting that this was the first time this year that we felt that we played Indiana volleyball.”

Indiana typically thrives at home, and that continues to hold true as the Hoosiers remained undefeated at Wilkinson Hall at 5-0. Sophomore Ramsey Gary says she sometimes can’t hear her own thoughts during the game. It may be even worse for opponents.

“When this building starts going, it’s like a jet engine,” Aird said.

Indiana’s defense shut down Notre Dame’s crafty offense Sept. 22. The tips that were the Hoosiers’ kryptonite Sept. 20 were ineffective this time, as the team recorded 55 digs. Gary led Indiana with 15 digs, while junior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles and Haworth each contributed 14.

After Notre Dame stifled Indiana’s fast-paced offense Sept. 20, the Irish struggled to contain junior outside hitter Avry Tatum and Alonso-Corcelles on Sept. 22. Tatum led the Hoosiers with 15

Indiana loses 1-0 against No. 1 Northwestern

By Will Kwiatkowski

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Indiana field hockey fell to Northwestern, the No. 1 team in the country, in a thrilling 1-0 match Sept. 22. The Hoosiers fought hard, maintaining a competitive presence against the nation’s best.

The Wildcats came out looking good. Their passes were sharp, the defense was stout, and their offense moved fast but as the first quarter played on, Indiana proved to be a formidable opponent.

Indiana’s stadium was packed with excited fans as the game kicked off. The Hoosiers quickly displayed their defensive strength by stifling an early threat from Northwestern. As they pushed up the field, senior back Yip van Wonderen took a shot but missed the target.

Building potential, Indiana held strong with Northwestern’s fast paced attack, taking the game into the second quarter scoreless.

As the second quarter began, Indiana connected a series of precise passes pushing up the field and setting an aggressive tone on offense. A player fired another shot on goal, but the rally was met by a daunting Northwestern defense

that shut down any scoring hopes.

The start of the game was mostly uneventful, but for the Hoosiers, this was a promising quiet, since keeping Northwestern scoreless was a significant accomplishment. The Wildcats had previously outscored their opponents five to zero in the first quarter this season.

However, with five minutes remaining in the half, Northwestern struck first, grabbing a 1-0 lead. Junior midfielder Greta Hinke delivered a missile to the back wood for the first score of the game.

Northwestern dominated possession late in the half, giving Indiana a scare with three shots on goal. However, solid goaltending from freshman keeper Sadie Canelli kept the score at 1-0, leaving the Hoosiers with a sense of hope as they headed into halftime.

As the second half began, both teams battled for possession in the midfield. Northwestern’s defense continued to challenge Indiana, making it difficult to find scoring opportunities.

Despite three more shots from the Hoosiers, none found the net. As the game entered the fourth quarter, Indiana led in shots on goal, 7-3.

With hope still alive, the Hoosiers pushed valiantly into the fourth quarter. Trailing on the scoreboard, Indiana’s offense played aggressively, pressing forward at every opportunity.

Indiana found its opportunities in the final quarter. Freshmen forwards Iman Aicha Tabbai Marzocca and Mijntje Hagen both took shots, but their chances went wide.

As time wound down, a crucial penalty kick pre-

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sented one of Indiana’s last opportunities. Graduate student forward Jemima Cookson sent in the entry pass, and after a deflection, Sydney Keld settled into open space and delivered a shot.

However, Northwestern’s keeper, graduate student Annabel Skubisz, made the save, keeping the lead at 1-0. With the clock winding down, the Hoosiers struggled to mount one last push as Northwestern’s strong attack kept the ball in Indi-

ana’s half, losing the match 1-0.

The narrow defeat to the No. 1 team in the nation displayed Indiana’s ability to play with any team in the country, something the Hoosiers will look to build on heading into the upcoming road trip.

The Hoosiers will continue the search for their first Big Ten victory on Sept. 27 when they take on Penn State in State College, Pennsylvania.

Moren praises former Hoosier Grace Berger

By Dalton James jamesdm@iu.edu | @ daltonmjames

When Grace Berger was drafted seventh overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2023 WNBA Draft, Hoosier fans were excited to watch one of Indiana women’s basketball’s greats just up the road in Indianapolis.

But Berger’s tenure with the Fever hasn’t gone the way Hoosier fans, and Indiana women’s basketball

head coach, Teri Moren, had hoped. The 6-foot guard has played in just 10 of the Fever’s 39 games so far this season, averaging 2.9 points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game.

“We’d like to see Grace play a little bit more,” Moren said Wednesday at Indiana basketball’s institutional media day.

When the WNBA took a month-long break due to

the Olympics, Berger returned to the practice court inside Cook Hall in Bloomington. Isaiah Specks, the newly promoted director of player development/ scouting, worked out Berger while she was back, and Moren said that had to be one of the highlights of his career.

“When she came back during the Olympic break, it was great to have her back in the gym in front of those

kids where they’re watching a pro work out and just watching her pace that she goes at,” Moren said. Although Berger has had a lack of playing time through two seasons with the Fever, Moren said that she and the program are still proud of Berger and what she accomplished at Indiana before being drafted. After her rookie season with the Fever, Berger trav-

eled to Spain to play for Lointek Gernika Bizkaia. She played in just eight games there, however, before she suffered a left thumb fracture in November 2023 that forced her to return home to Indiana.

Now, when the Fever’s playoff run ends, Berger will head to Ankara, Turkey, to play for OGM Orman Genclik Ankara.

“We’re super proud,” Moren said.

kills and Alonso-Corcelles added 14. The Hoosiers’ defense stopped the Irish at the net, recording 13 blocks to Notre Dame’s 10. Vickers’ leadership showed in blocks, leading the team with six. “Ava’s always ready to go,” Aird said. “She plays a unique brand of volleyball.” With Indiana finishing non-conference play, it now starts Big Ten play out west. The Hoosiers will face two of the new teams in the Big Ten –– Washington at 10 p.m. Sept. 27 and Oregon at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 28.

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Indiana lands Trent Sisley

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By Daniel

danflick@iu.edu | @bydanielflick

Indiana men’s basketball gained its first recruit in the 2025 class Sept. 23 with a commitment from 4-star forward Trent Sisley, according to On3 Sports. Sisley, a 6-foot-7, 205-pound forward, attends Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida. He visited Indiana this past weekend and chose the Hoosiers over offers from Michigan State, Purdue and several others.

The Lincoln City, Indiana, native is the No. 14 power forward and No. 70 overall prospect in the class of 2025, according to 247sports. Sisley is the first in-state recruit Indiana head coach Mike Woodson has secured in his four years on the job. Indiana had only one high school commitment last year in 5-star forward Bryson Tucker, as Woodson and his staff opted instead to fill their roster with transfers. The Hoosiers have six new faces overall this season. Indiana has hosted several high-profile 2025 recruits on visits recently, including 5-star guard Mikel Brown Jr., 4-star power forward Eric Reibe and 5-star guard Braylon Mullins. The Hoosiers begin the 2024-25 season with an exhibition game against University of Tennessee on Oct. 27 inside Thompson-Boling Area at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.

BRIANA PACE | IDS

Senior setter Camryn Haworth and junior right side hitter Avry Tatum celebrate a point with the rest of the team during the game against the University of Notre Dame on Sept. 22, 2024, at Wilkinson Hall in Bloomington.

The Hoosiers defeated the Fighting Irish 3-1.

FIELD HOCKEY

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Maher delivers bold performance in defeat

By Mateo Fuentes-Rohwer matfuent@iu.edu | @mateo_frohwer

As he calmly drifted to the sideline, center back Josh Maher approached a lofted ball with a Maryland attacker in front of him. As the two jostled for position, the freshman won the battle and confidently directed a header to his teammate’s feet.

The act didn’t result in a goal or drastically change the outcome of the match, one in which Indiana men’s soccer suffered a 1-0 defeat to Maryland. The contest, stretched across 15 and a half hours due to a weather delay, was filled with uncertainty and sloppy play.

That is, except for Maher.

“In many games, we say we didn’t really notice Josh much,” Indiana head coach Todd Yeagley said postgame. “He’s just doing the little things really well, making the simple passes that he needs and not (trying) to play outside of his range.”

Maher’s impact on the game was immediate. The first 10 minutes showcased his confidence, as he stepped forward to cut out a

pass for a Maryland attacker and blocked a dangerous through ball to a streaking Terrapin.

Barring Maryland’s penalty kick, which resulted in the only goal of the match, Maher and the defensive line allowed few chances in the first half. The Terrapins created five shots with two on goal, but nothing dangerous troubled fifth-year senior goalkeeper JT Harms. The second half continued the same for Indiana, limiting Maryland to few quality chances. Terrapin junior midfielder Sadam Masereka created the best chance of the half, as his burst of speed dusted Maher. But as he has in many 1v1’s this season, Harms came out on top, using his outstretched left arm to keep the game at 1-0.

Indiana’s backline has slowly begun to gel over the last couple of games, conceding only two goals across three matches. Yeagley can attribute some of that success to Maher.

“He’s got a great demeanor to offset the rest of the backline,” Yeagley said. “He’s played very well.”

In previous matches, Maher’s distribution appeared off, as many of his long balls to his fullbacks and wingers went over their heads and out of bounds. But against Maryland, Yeagley noted Maher’s passes were “cleaner.”

Beyond the distribution, Maher brought simplicity to the match. His entry passes to the midfield created opportunities and “good possessions” for Indiana, Yeagley said, while the head coach also cited Maher’s positive qualities that allow those passes to work.

“He has good timing,” Yeagley said. “He doesn’t telegraph his intentions.”

The last 20 minutes of the match, taking place on Sept. 21 after the weather delay, featured an all-out attack strategy from Indiana as it attempted to equalize. But with an unorthodox ending to the game, Indiana struggled to find rhythm.

“It’s hard,” Yeagley said. “It’s weird starting the game and segment in that moment. That’s weird from a rhythm standpoint.”

Despite the possible rhythm issues, Maher de-

livered as he had the night before. In his 14 minutes before getting subbed off, he blocked a key pass on the endline that was destined for a Maryland foot as well as a shot from the top of the box.

In the end, the score remained 1-0. The Hoosiers,

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now 2-3-3 on the season, understand their situation, as irritating as it is.

“They’re frustrated, but confident,” Yeagley said. “They’ve done it. They know they have talent in the room.” Maher is a piece of that talent. And as Yeagley has

acknowledged many times before, his performances are beyond his age — a quality the head coach has seen twice before.

“He looks like a junior,” Yeagley said. “I said that about his brothers too. It’s pretty unique.”

Individual brilliance punishes Indiana in defeat to USC

By Matt Rudella mrudella@iu.edu | @mattrudellaids

The expanded Big Ten Conference schedule has not been friendly to Indiana women’s soccer, as the Hoosiers went 0-2 on the weekend following their 1-0 loss to UCLA on Sept. 19, along with a 2-0 loss to USC on Sept. 22. The defeat has pushed Indiana down to 5-3-1 overall and 0-3 in conference play.

Indiana has hit a wall in the offense department, as it has yet to score a goal in its first three Big Ten games after 14 goals against the

previous two inferior nonconference opponents.

Shots were not a problem for the Hoosiers, staying on pace with eight attempts to the Trojans’ nine. However, most of the shots were low percentage from outside the box, leading to the ball either sailing over the net or creating a routine save for graduate senior goalkeeper Laurence Gladu. Filling in for suspended head coach Erwin van Bennekom following a red card in Thursday’s match, associate head coach Tim Verschuren emphasized the importance of finishing on

shots to get its offense back on track.

“We are getting the ball in good spots with our wingers and attacking midfielders, and then it’s just the final shot, the final pass or the final dribble,” Verschuren said postgame. “We want to put the defender on their back heel, so they are forced to make fouls or just spin them.”

The Hoosier defense has also fell victim to some difficult shots from outside the box that have found a way to the back of the net. A key point mentioned from van Bennekom following Thurs-

day’s loss was to pressure offensive players in shooting positions to limit their open opportunities, which was not executed in the match on Sept. 22.

Early in the second half, USC senior midfielder Helena Sampaio possessed the ball on the edge of the 18yard box and flicked it up to herself to avoid the defensive pressure before stinging the ball into the bottom of the net.

Sampaio earned second team All-Pac 12 honors as a junior and is proving to build on that campaign in 2024. Like Sampaio, UCLA

junior midfielder Sofia Cook executed a world class finish from outside the box to give the Bruins a 1-0 lead over the Hoosiers in the game on Sept. 19. Verschuren emphasized that the defense needs to have a stronger sense of urgency to close down on talented shooters like Sampaio and Cook.

“We did a good job of dealing with the first ball,” Verschuren said. “But our midfielders need to anticipate and then read where it’s going to be so that we can get there first to clean it up.”

Sampaio’s goal firmly put USC into the driver’s seat. The Trojans were then able to possess and defend throughout the second half. Senior forward Kayla Colbert added an insurance goal shortly after Sampaio to put the Hoosiers in a hole that they couldn’t climb out of. Indiana will look to generate more offense and create better opportunities in its next match against Oregon at 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at Papé Field in Eugene, Oregon, to kick off the west coast road trip portion of the schedule.

GISELLE MARSTELLER | IDS Freshman center back Josh Maher heads the ball against Maryland on Sept. 20 at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington. The Terrapins defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

Caturday attracts cat lovers for cat adoption

By Lilly Dingman ldingman@iu.edu

Cat lovers in the com-

munity gathered together for Caturday on Sept. 21 at The Cat’s Closet in Bloomington.

The Cat’s Closet, which officially opened in 2023, serves as a cat lounge and vintage shop. Visitors can shop from its selection of second-hand clothing and hang out with the adoptable rescue cats from the Green County Humane Society in their lounge. For the third time this year, Caturday benefited the adoptable cats from The Cat’s Closet and the Greene County Humane Society. The event was free for everyone to attend and the cat lounge was free for visitors to go in and meet the cats that were up for adoption. On other days, the lounge costs $7, or $2 on Thursdays, for 30 minutes and $11 for an hour.

Even if attendees didn’t plan on adopting, there were plenty of small business vendors in the parking lot outside, selling items such as crocheted characters, homemade jewelry and secondhand clothing. Visitors could also enjoy food and drinks from various local businesses, such as La Poblana Taco Truck, Piccoli Dolci and Jiffy Treet.

One of the small business vendors at the event, Riley Harper, sold sweatshirts with different patches she had sewn onto them, with designs from TV shows and movies like “Star Wars”,

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She said this was the largest Caturday event The Cat’s Closet had held so far. There were many other vendors selling a variety of items that

were unique to their booths. “I feel like it’s just really cool,” Harper said. “There are some that are similar, like there were a couple

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Sydney Leeper, co-owner of The Cat’s Closet, said they have been able to expand on their event and bring in more small business vendors due to the amount of traction from advertising on social media. This attention on their event has led to other small businesses reaching out to co-owner Clairessa Winters to ask to be a part of future events. Winters received multiple requests from a variety of small business vendors, either wanting to participate again or interested in getting on board for the next Caturday. Due to the construction on the other half of the parking lot, Leeper said they had to get creative with how to set up Caturday. This meant having more vendor space on the other end of the building which allowed them to expand the size of their event.

“Which ended up, I think, being a blessing in disguise for being able to throw the event a little bit bigger,” Leeper said. “It was exciting getting to have a little bit more vendor space, and I think that went really well, just getting to have a little bit more variety in terms of vendors.”

Leeper said The Cat’s Closet hopes to hold more Caturday events in the future, but they don’t currently have plans for the next one. More information about The Cat’s Closet and its future events can be found on its website.

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How the Eras Tour could impact Indiana cities

By Kristen Dickey kldickey@iu.edu

Cities across Indiana, including Bloomington, are experiencing an economic boost ahead of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour performances from Nov. 1-3 in Indianapolis.

Local businesses have hosted Swift-themed events like the “Eras Tour giveaway” by The Upstairs Pub, where at 9 p.m. every Wednesday until Oct. 10, people can enter to win two tickets to see Swift in Indianapolis. One of the most notable recent events in Bloomington in honor of Swift’s visit to Indiana was the “Swifty Fest: Taylor Swift Tribute Concert,” on Sept. 8. The concert featured the Bejeweled Band’s Aimee Eisenmann and Maddie Lindley, who performed some of Swift’s greatest hits.

The community’s excitement isn’t limited to just the Eras Tour. Instead, it builds up in the days before the concert. Mike McAfee, exec-

utive director of Visit Bloomington, said Taylor Swift’s presence in Indiana will have an impact on the town.

“No surprise, we get an overflow from Indy, whether it’s concerts or drum corps,” McAfee said.

McAfee said he is unsure if Taylor Swift’s upcoming Indianapolis concert is the motivation for the tribute concert in Bloomington.

“It all works well together,” McAfee said. “She’s an economic engine, bringing money everywhere she goes.”

Swift’s influence extends beyond the thrill of her music. According to Amy Vaughan, a tourism department professor at Indiana University Indianapolis, short-term rental booking the week of Nov. 1, 2024, in Indianapolis have surged by 207% compared to the same week last year, and Airbnb rental searches have seen a 7,000% spike ahead of the concert dates. Expedia has

also named Indianapolis the fastest growing U.S. destination for fall 2024 on their website, with a 120% increase in interest, largely attributed to the Eras Tour.

“The level of attendance for these concerts is very unusual, and they’re (Visit Indy) predicting that these three concerts will have the impact of three Super Bowls on our economy in Indianapolis,” Vaughan said. “Particularly since we’re the final North American stop, people will fly in from all over the country, even outside the U.S.”

Vaughan said 87% of the concert tickets purchases are from outside Indianapolis, which she said will be tremendous for hotels, restaurants and local attractions. She also said Visit Indy predicts 165,000 attendees across three nights, with the average concertgoer spending $1,300 per show.

“The financial boost to the region is expected to be

massive,” she said.

An NPR analysis shows there are broad economic effects of Swift’s tour across the country. Her concerts not only fill local venues, but also create waves of economic activity that benefit surrounding businesses and boost local tourism.

Beyond the economic impact, Swift’s concerts highlight a sense of togetherness in the community. The excitement surrounding Swift’s arrival extends beyond the concerts themselves, as local businesses and residents eagerly join in the festivities, creating a shared cultural moment for fans, whether they have a ticket or not.

“Indianapolis has a tremendous sense of volunteerism, and residents take a lot of pride in showing off the city,” Vaughan said. “I expect the same community spirit with the Taylor Swift concerts, as residents will come out to support these events.”

With Swift’s massive in-

fluence, it’s no wonder her presence in Indiana is sparking excitement and creativity. There are even Era’s singalongs to celebrate Swift’s arrival.

In downtown Indianapolis, they’re hosting Swift + Shimmer Pre-Party and TAY/

Redeemer Community Church

111 S. Kimble Dr. 812-269-8975 redeemerbloomington.org facebook.com/RedeemerBtown Instagram & Twitter: @RedeemerBtown

Sunday: 9 a.m., 11 a.m.

Redeemer is a gospel-centered community on mission. Our vision is to see the gospel of Jesus Christ transform everything: our lives, our church, our city, and our world. We want to be instruments of gospel change in Bloomington and beyond.

Chris Jones - Lead Pastor

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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 Latter-day 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. More info at churchofjesuschrist.org.

Lutheran - Missouri Synod

University Lutheran Church and LCMS U Student Center

607 E. Seventh St. 812-336-5387 indianalutheran.com facebook.com/ULutheranIU instagram.com/uluindiana

Sunday:

9:15 a.m.: Sunday Bible Class

10:30 a.m.: Sunday Divine Service

Wednesday: 7 p.m.:

The LCMS home of campus ministry at IU, our mission is to serve all college students with the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ, located across from Dunn Meadow and the IMU. The Student Center is open daily for study, recreation, and prayer. For full schedule, visit our website.

Rev. Timothy Winterstein - Campus Pastor

gate on Nov. 1-3, and the Children’s Museum has even put friendship bracelets on its dinosaur exhibit. On Halloween, there will even be Taylor-ween. “It will be one of the biggest events in Indianapolis history,” Vaughan said.

United Methodist

Jubilee

219 E. Fourth St. 812-332-6396 jubileebloomington.org

Facebook: First United Methodist Church of Bloomington, IN

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, social 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

Inter-Denominational

Redeemer Community Church

111 S. Kimble Dr. 812-269-8975 redeemerbloomington.org facebook.com/RedeemerBtown

Instagram & Twitter: @RedeemerBtown

Sunday: 9 a.m., 11 a.m.

Redeemer is a gospel-centered community on mission. Our vision is to see the gospel of Jesus Christ transform everything: our lives, our church, our city, and our world. We want to be instruments of gospel change in Bloomington and beyond.

Chris Jones - Lead Pastor

American Restoration Movement

North Central Church of Christ

2121 N. Dunn St. 812-332-2248 nc3family.org Facebook.com/nc3family

Sunday: 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., College Class

Come learn about historic Christian teaching on theology, ethics, and culture. We offer an alternative to the post-modern ideologies and teachings you often see in your lives today.

Shane Himes, PHD - Senior Minister

Christian Science Church

2425 E. Third St. 812-332-0536 bloomingtonchristianscience.com facebook.com/e3rdStreet Sunday Church Service: 10 -

Interested in spirituality and healing? We welcome you to our church to explore how you

address issues spiritually and experience healing. Knowing God loves, guides and cares for each one gives a sense of peace and joy. We appreciate the Christian Science Monitor news magazine for its integrity, fairness and compassion.

(Christian Science Monitor) csmonitor.com

6004 S. Fairfax Rd. 812-824-3600 allsaintsbloomington.org webbrk1@gmail.com

Rd. 812-331-1863 bloomingtoninbahais.org facebook.com/Baháí-Community-ofBloomington-Indiana-146343332130574

Instagram: @bloomingtonbahai Sunday: 10:40 a.m., Regular Services, Devotional

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Taylor Swift performs onstage during the first night of her “Eras Tour” on

March 31, 2023, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Short-term rental bookings surged in Indianapolis for the week of Swift’s performance.

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COLUMN: Three underrated spots at IU

By Sydney Weber syaweber@iu.edu

This is my fifth year at Indiana University—I’ve returned for a master’s program—and I can confidently say there are some spots at IU that get all the love. Think of the Indiana Memorial Union, the Student Recreational Sports Center and the not-sinking Herman B Wells Library. I love them too, hard as it can be to find an open table at the IMU or a weight machine at the SRSC.

There are some spots that get the hate, too, like Ballantine Hall. I overheard someone in the IMU say incredulously, “you like Ballantine?” to their friend. But it’s not that bad! The patio is nice, and the classrooms on the west side of the building have a lovely view of the woods between Ballantine and the Chemistry Building.

We’ve got spots that get the love, spots that get the hate and then there are the spots that don’t get much attention. How many people have been to the IU Campus Farm at Hinkel-

Garton? How many people know there’s a Campus Farm? Case in point. These places deserve a little bit of love, too.

The Makerspace On the first floor of the West Tower of Wells Library, 1320 E. 10th St. On the first floor of Wells Library, right across from Writing Tutorial Services, is the Makerspace. I didn’t set foot there until more than halfway through my final semester as an undergraduate, and that’s a shame.

The Makerspace holds more supplies than would be expected from a small room. They’ve got sewing machines, two 3-D printers, glue guns, sequins, vinyl and more. With a reservation, equipment can be borrowed.

I used Makerspace supplies to glue dozens of pearlescent beads to my graduation cap using tweezers they had on hand. While I was there, someone was painting and bedazzling a pair of sneakers.

The Atrium at the Eskenazi Art Museum

Eskenazi Museum of Art, 1133 E. Seventh St. I hesitate to broadcast this one, because it’s my favorite place to study. There are circular tables and, in the nearby café, two-seaters in a light-filled space. If you need a break from staring at your homework, walk around the galleries. My favorite is the European and American art section. “Armistice Day” by Gifford Beal might be one of my favorite paintings in the museum. There’s something about the brushstrokes and the lighting that makes me want to linger in front of the canvas.

Plus, a painting takes on a special significance when you’ve learned about its painter in class, as I did with “Valley of Mexico from the Tepeyac” by José María Velasco. I remember being almost starstruck when I realized we have a Velasco at IU. That was before I realized we also have works by Monet

and Degas. There’s much more at the art museum to appeal to various types of aesthetic and historical-cultural interests: ancient Etruscan art, pieces from Mogul India and a Senufo mask.

The IU Campus Farm at Hinkle Garton 451 N. Pete Ellis Drive. This is another place I missed out on as an undergrad. A friend of mine from freshman year worked on the Campus Farm, but it wasn’t until this August that I finally visited. Going east on 10th St., it’s on the other side of State Road 46, near the post office. You can reach the farm via the number six bus, getting off at Scholar’s Quad Apartments and walking up the hill.

It’s a spacious, peaceful place full of crops and flowers. I can see myself going there to disconnect from the stress of schoolwork.

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson to speak at IU Auditorium

By Lilly Luse liluse@iu.edu

Jesse Tyler Ferguson will be the latest featured creative in the LGBTQ+ Culture Center’s series Speaking of Excellence at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at the IU Auditorium.

The series, in partnership with the Indiana Memorial Union Board, seeks to bring in LGBTQ+ creatives and advocates for a discussion and Q&A. The last installment in the series featured actress Hunter Schafer.

Many know Ferguson as Mitchell Prichett in the ABC series “Modern Family” which ran for 11 seasons and was celebrated for its depiction of an LGBTQ+ family.

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on the AMC series “Modern Family” for 11 seasons.

Ferguson won a Tony Award last year for his turn as Mason Marzac in a revival of Richard Greenberg’s play “Take Me Out.” He also recently starred in the film “All That We Love” directed by Yen Tan, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, alongside Margaret Cho. Along with acting, Ferguson is also a filmmaker, producer and podcast host. He currently hosts the “Dinner’s on Me” podcast, where he sits down to share a meal and a conversation with a different guest every week.

Check the IDS every Thursday for your directory of local religious services, or go online anytime at idsnews.com/religious For membership in the Indiana Daily Student Religious Directory, please contact ads@idsnews.com Your deadline for next week’s Religious Directory is 5 p.m. Monday

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 Ave. 812-332-8972 csfindiana.org

Instagram: @csfindiana

Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Christian Student Fellowship (CSF) exists as a Christ-centered community focused on helping students truly know Jesus Christ. Our ministry operates from an on-campus house where students can live. Reach out to schedule a tour of the house or a visit to our Thursday night worship service!

Ben Geiger - Lead Campus Minister

Stephanie Michael - Campus Minister

Joe Durnil - Associate Campus Minister

Hailee Lutz - Office Manager

City Church

1200 N. Russell Rd.

812-336-5958

citychurchbloomington.org

tiktok: @citychurchbtown

Instagram: @citychurchbtown

Sunday Service: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:45 a.m.

City Church is a multicultural church on the east side of Bloomington. We provide transportation from campus. Our college and young adult ministry meets on Tuesday nights.

David Norris - Pastor

Sacred Heart Church

615 N. Fairview St. 812-345-5239 sacredheartbloomington.org facebook.com/sacredheartbloomington

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.: Refreshments and Fellowship

10:45 a.m.: Worship Service

Tue., Wed., Thu.: Midweek Meals (Check Facebook)

Sacred Heart is a nondenominational church that seeks to follow Jesus by acting justly, loving mercy and walking humbly with God. We strive to be a safe, inclusive community where you can bring your doubts, questions, struggles, and joys before a loving God and find true belonging. All are welcome!

Dan Caldwell

Society of Friends (Quaker)

Bloomington Friends Meeting

3820 E. Moores Pike

812-336-4581

bloomingtonfriendsmeeting.org

Facebook: Bloomington Friends Meeting

Sunday (in person & Zoom) :

9:45 a.m., Hymn singing

10:30 a.m., Meeting for Worship

10:45 a.m., Sunday School

(Children join worship 10:30-10:45)

11:30 a.m., Refreshments and Fellowship

12:30 p.m., Events (see website)

Wednesday (Zoom Only) :

7 p.m., Meeting for worship for Peace Friday (Zoom Only) : 9 a.m., Meeting for worship

We practice traditional Quaker worship, gathering in silence with occasional Spirit-led vocal ministry by fellow worshipers. We are an inclusive community with a rich variety of belief and no prescribed creed. We are actively involved in peace action, social justice causes, and environmental concerns.

Peter Burkholder - Clerk burkhold@indiana.edu

Episcopal (Anglican)

Canterbury Mission

719 E. Seventh St. 812-822-1335 IUCanterbury.org facebook.com/ECMatIU

Instagram & Twitter: @ECMatIU Youtube: @canterburyhouseatiu9094

Sunday: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Mon., Wed., Thu.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday: Noon - 8 p.m. Fri., Sat.: By Appointment

Canterbury: Assertively open & affirming; unapologetically Christian, we proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ by promoting justice, equality, peace, love and striving to be the change God wants to see in our world.

Ed Bird - Chaplain/Priest

Independent Baptist

Lifeway Baptist Church

7821 W. State Road 46 812-876-6072 lifewaybaptistchurch.org facebook.com/lifewayellettsville

Sunday: 9 a.m., Bible Study Classes 10 a.m., Morning Service 5 p.m., Evening Service *Free transportation provided. Please call if you need a ride to church. Student Ministry: Meeting for Bible study throughout the month. Contact Rosh Dhanawade at bluhenrosh@gmail.com for more information.

Steven VonBokern - Senior Pastor Rosh Dhanawade - IU Coordinator 302-561-0108 bluhenrosh@gmail.com

United Church of Christ and American Baptist Churches-USA 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-Mutai Senior Minister

Baptist 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.

John Winders - Lead Pastor

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

Rev. Dr. Bruce R. Rose - Pastor Tallie Schroeder - Secretary

Unitarian Universalist

Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington 2120 N. Fee Ln. 812-332-3695 uubloomington.org facebook.com/uubloomington

Sunday: 10:15 a.m., via in person or livestream We’re a multi dynamic congregation actively working towards a more just and loving world. We draw inspiration from world religions and diverse spiritual traditions. Our vision is “Seeking the Spirit, Building Community, Changing the World.” A LGBTQA+, Dementia Friendly, Welcoming Congregation to all ages and groups and a Certified Green Sanctuary. Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray

Tickets will be available on the IU Auditorium’s website, and students can claim their free ticket using the link received in their IU email.

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Rose House LuMin & St. Thomas Lutheran Church

3800 E. Third St. 812-332-5252 Stlconline.org lcmiu.net

Instagram: @hoosierlumin facebook.com/LCMIU facebook.com/StThomasBloomington

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. @

LuMin and St.

Lutheran Church invite you to

with us. We are an inclusive Christian community who values the faith, gifts, and ministry of all God’s people. We seek justice, serve our neighbors, and love boldly.

Rev. Adrianne Meier Rev. Lecia Beck Rev. Amanda Ghaffarian - Campus Pastor

Unity Worldwide

Unity of Bloomington A Center for Spiritual Growth

4001 S. Rogers St. text/call: 812-333-2484 unityofbloomington.org

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Sunday Celebration: 10:30 a.m.

Discover a vibrant, welcoming community at Unity of Bloomington – “a positive path for spiritual living”. Our center offers a space for spiritual growth; embracing all with open arms. We proudly affirm and welcome the LGBTQ+ community, fostering love, acceptance, and inclusion. Join our loving congregation, where everyone is valued and encouraged to explore their spiritual journey. At Unity of Bloomington, all are welcome and together we thrive!

Minnassa Gabon - Spiritual Leader

Phyllis Wickliff - Music Director

Reformed Protestant

Trinity Reformed Church 2401 S. Endwright Rd. 812-825-2684 trinityreformed.org lucas@trinityreformed.org facebook.com/trinitychurchbloom

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

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

Jody Killingsworth - Senior Pastor Lucas Weeks - College Pastor

STILLS DATABASE Ferguson played Mitchell Prichett

COLUMN: Sunday Brunch at Bloomington’s only distillery

By Marnie Sara mbsara@iu.edu

If you are a fan of experiencing hidden gems in Bloomington, I recommend making a reservation at the local distillery and restaurant, Cardinal Spirits. After spending my Sunday on the restaurant’s patio with a friend, I want to share my divine dining experience with others.

Sundays are special at Cardinal Spirits because they are the only days it has morning hours from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and exclusive brunch items. Knowing this, I booked an 11:30 a.m. Sunday brunch reservation for myself and a friend. We arrived right on time and were instantly greeted and led outside to the patio to find our table. As I held the brunch menu, my eyes were searching the page for a savory breakfast item. After reading the description of Cardinal Spirits’ fried chicken biscuit ($18), I was instantly intrigued.

The menu read “chicken breast, biscuit, wilted greens, shishito maple syrup, topped with fried egg to order.” While it may be untraditional to eat fried chicken and fried egg in the same bite, I was excited to try Cardinal Spirits’ take on this traditionally southern breakfast item.

My friend was craving a sweet breakfast item and decided to indulge in the Five Spice French Toast ($9). When her plate came out, the bread slices were so fluffy that they resembled four inflated slices of angel cake. Each bite

was infused with cinnamon flavor which paired nicely with the bourbon whipped cream served with the meal.

In addition to its restaurant, Cardinal Spirit is also a distillery. The establishment makes its own vodka, rum, whiskey and gin and has a longer drink menu than food menu. The cocktail menu is filled with creative drinks such as a Bramble Screwdriver, which contains its Bramble Black Raspberry Vodka ($9) and fresh squeezed orange juice, and the Camp Crystal Lake ($13), which contains a green apple infused Single Malt Whiskey, date, lemon and ginger.

My drink of choice was the Little Miss Sunshine ($10), which had Cardinal Spirits’ signature Flora Liqueur, fresh squeezed orange juice, lemon, dry vermouth and grapefruit bitter. The citrus cocktail was extremely delightful and tasted like a spiked cup of orange juice.

If you want to try Cardinal Spirits’ cocktails later in the week, you can also purchase one of the company’s various canned drinks. I tried the canned Bramble Brule and loved the lasting flavor of ginger after each sip. For $13, you can buy a pack of four locally brewed canned cocktails.

There is truly no place like Cardinal Spirits in Bloomington. If you are looking to support a local restaurant and enjoy a delicious meal paired with an innovative cocktail, claim a reservation on their website for Sunday brunch.

COLUMN: Activities to do in the warm weather

By Ellie Adam ehadam@iu.edu

We have made it halfway through September without the temperature dropping significantly, which means we can still say it’s summer. While some may be anticipating the leaves to fall, it’s not too late to make the most of the beautiful weather that’s left. Here are some activities that may convince you to spend your free time outside this month.

Drive-in movie theatre

While people have enjoyed the drive-in for many years, I don’t think this activity is appreciated enough. It’s the perfect way to spend time outside when you’re too lazy to be active. All you need is a car, snacks and a blanket to prepare for this classic outing.

Bloomington even has its very own Starlite Drive-In just a 20-minute drive from campus. This place has been running since 1955 and still plays audience favorite movies, featuring a range of classic and newly released films. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to see the new “Beetlejuice” film, this is the sign to drive to Starlite this weekend and watch it from the comfort of your own car.

You might even feel like you’re in the 1980s after stepping into the concessions shop. With their retro-tiled floors and vintage decor, it feels like you’re going back in time for a night. Their food menu offers a variety of options to choose from. I usually go with the classic order of movie theatre popcorn, but they serve hotdogs and hamburgers too. Don’t worry about catching a big crowd because the drive-in can hold as many as 418 cars.

Hiking trails Monroe County has various hiking trails just minutes from IU’s campus. The idea of a long hike may sound boring to college students who spend all day walking around campus, but the hiking trails in

Bloomington will make this activity worth your while with eye-catching sights. A nice walk outdoors helps to clear the mind when you’re having a stressful day. Lower Cascade Park is a 10-minute drive from campus and open every day from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. The main asphalt trail guides you to a perfect view of waterfall showers. Both waterfall trails and the boardwalk take you on a tour of the whole park which helps you decide what kind of views you want to see. These trails direct your path to ensure that you won’t get lost.

For those without a car, Griffy Lake is about a 20-minute walk past Memorial Stadium and is open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. This nature preserve has around six different trails, but their popular ones are the nature trail (0.5 miles) and the hiking trail (1.7 miles). I usually visit Griffy Lake after 7 p.m. because I love watching the sunset reflect on the water. While the weather is still inviting, make the most of your free time and take an hour

to walk around the nearest hiking trails.

BYOB (Bring Your Own Business) at Showalter Fountain

BYOB is a student-run organization that allows each member to showcase their own business two Sundays each month at Showalter Fountain. This has been my favorite Sunday activity for the past couple of years. I always get excited for BYOB Sunday because it’s a great way to get up and active in the morning. I usually turn this activity into a good walk since it’s not super close to my apartment and it always gets me ready to take on the day. I’m already counting down the days until their next event on Oct. 6. Each student sets up a table at 10:30 a.m. to display their business for everyone to see and shop from. I like to go because most of the student vendors sell vintage clothes and trendy IU gear. Most of the items are sold at a reduced price, which is even better for a college student budget. I never leave this event emp-

ty-handed because I always find a good deal. Most of the vendors sell clothes or accessories but the items appeal to all ages and genders.

Water Sports at Monroe Lake As Insta-worthy as Monroe Lake is for sunsets and boat days, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy the lake. If you have been craving a relaxing lake day but don’t want to put in the effort to rent a boat, I have found the perfect activities for you. LT Paddle Sports offers a variety of watersport rentals from which to choose. Their hourly rentals include paddle boards, kayaks, canoes and windsurfing boards. They even offer classes that instruct visitors on how to use a paddleboard properly.