October 5, 2023

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Monroe County Health Department investigates illness after student death

By Ruth Cronin rmcronin@iu.edu | @RuthCronin6

A five-year-old boy from Rogers Elementary School in Bloomington passed away from an unknown illness on the morning of Sept. 29. The Monroe County Health Department began an investigation and has ruled out bacterial meningitis, but not other life-threatening bacterial infections or viral meningitis. Tests are pending to determine if there is any public health threat.

Bloomington celebrates Lotus Festival

By Carolyn Marshall caremars@iu.edu

On Sept. 30, before the Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park grass patches filled with picnic blankets and lawn chairs, volunteers for the Lotus Education and Arts Foundation’s 30th festival set up their tent stations. The event included artist lectures and demonstration workshops, live performances on Lotus’ main stage and visual arts activities in the artists camp from noon-5 p.m.

One volunteer stationed at the artist workshop tent, Grace Rimkunas, said this was her third year volunteering for the Lotus festival. She recieved her master’s in arts administration from IU in 2021 and currently works at the IU auditorium. Rimkunas said this kind of festival was like

nothing she’s seen before. She said she expects festivals of this caliber to be in bigger cities which makes this festival so special to Bloomington.

“The community of Bloomington, they appreciate and celebrate the arts like it’s no one's business,” she said.

Rimkunas said the Lotus festival exposes the community to varying musical genres which they may initially be unaware of. She was especially excited for workshop artist Danmore Kusaya.

For his workshop, Kusaya, who is originally from Zimbabwe, brought up a few of his students from Fairview Elementary School. They performed “Spirit of the Lion” which he said was a song representing humans’ connection to nature and all that

surrounds them. After the performance, multiple audience members went up to Kusaya to comment on his talent and thank him for his time with the students.

“The music is the only reason why I’m here today. I like when people hear the music and hear the story and learn about where it comes from,” Kusaya said.

From the audience, Tim Dunham expressed his appreciation for experiences offered by this festival. For his wife's birthday, the couple had gone to the Lotus festival music venues the night before, which they enjoyed thoroughly.

By the main stage, audience member Michael Cain grooved to the IU African American Dance Company’s live performance. Cain graduated from IU with a degree in biology and has

been in Bloomington ever since. He’s been coming to Lotus since it started and said he is grateful for a community that supports the arts like Bloomington does.

The executive director of the Lotus World Music and Arts festival, Katarina Koch, said that she feels connected to the town of Bloomington especially since she graduated from IU a few years back. She said that’s why she feels so strongly about Lotus’ mission, expressing appreciation for the support that Bloomington gives the organization. “We can bring music and art and help build the culture or allow the culture to come out of the woodworks.” she said.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, bacterial meningitis is caused by bacteria and can be deadly, requiring immediate medical attention. Viral meningitis cases are often less serious than bacterial meningitis and usually get better on their own.

The Monroe County Health Department has identified and been in communication with 35 close contacts to the student about potential exposure, according to a statement from Health Department Administrator Lori Kelly on Monday.

The Monroe County Health Department said anyone who is contacted as a close contact is recommended to receive prophylactic antibiotics within 24 hours of a confirmed diagnosis, out of an abundance of caution. All 35 contacts have received postexposure prophylaxis, a medication used for unprotected contact with bacterial infections.

For others with casual contact, such as in schoolrelated activities, the risk of infection is low. Parents are recommended to make sure their child is up to date on all vaccinations, according to the Monroe County Health Department. No other cases have been identified or investigated, according to the press release. The Monroe County Health Department said they responded out of caution but do not yet know if there is a threat to public health. They are working with the Indiana Department of Health and will update the Monroe County community and school system as more information becomes available.

IUSG announces preliminary results of congressional election

By Colin Cunningham cunnicol@iu.edu | @colincunningham

The IU Student Government announced its 2023-24 fall congressional election results Oct. 2. The election results of residential representatives and vacancy elections of academic representatives are as follows:

Central Neighborhood (3 Seats):

» Anshu Roja Selvamani

» Maddi Sponsel Brandon Rodriguez

Northwest Neighborhood (3 Seats): Ethan Hood

» Aya Wiles

» Shane Sanders

Congress passes stopgap spending bill to avoid government shutdowndown

long-term spending bill.

By Colin Cunningham cunnicol@iu.edu | @colincunningham

By Madelyn Hanes mrhanes@iu.edu

Fowler Pumpkin Patch, a family-owned seasonal pumpkin patch located at 5060 N. Greene County Line Rd., opened last week for its fall season. The pumpkin patch was founded eight years ago.

Fowler Pumpkin Patch offers free admission to all with the option to par-

ticipate in activities for a small fee. The pumpkin patch is open 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Fowler Pumpkin Patch owner Perry Fowler said that the farm has been in the family for more than 50 years. Before that, his aunt and uncle ran a Christmas

tree farm for 60 years. He said the Christmas tree farm inspired him to open a pumpkin patch.

Fowler Pumpkin Patch offers a variety of activities for families of all ages. Some of the activities include picking your own pumpkin, a corn maze, a petting zoo and hayrides.

Bloomington's 7 Day Forecast

The U.S. Senate narrowly avoided a government shutdown Sept. 30 by voting 88-9 in favor of a stopgap spending bill, ensuring federal government funding until Nov. 17. President Biden promptly signed the bill into law hours before the 12:01 a.m. deadline on Oct. 1.

If the deadline was not met, essential government

operations continue, while federal agencies devise contingency plans specifying which functions persist, cease, and how many employees are furloughed until the shutdown concludes.

The House and Senate adjourned until Oct. 2, with negotiations expected to resume upon their return, as they need to pass another spending bill before departing for Thanksgiving, giving them more than a month to finalize the provisions for a

The legislation allocates $16 billion in emergency disaster assistance, a request made by the White House, and also extends the Federal Aviation Administration's authorization and funding until the year's end. The FAA is responsible for regulating and overseeing civil aviation activities to ensure safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

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Grey Larsen (left) and Cindy Kallet (right) perform a traditional Irish song at 6 p.m. Sept. 29, 2023, at the 4th Street Stage for the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival. This year marked the 30th year of the Bloomington arts festival.

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The U.S. Capitol is pictued on Feb. 6, 2023, in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Senate narrowly avoided a government shutdown Saturday by voting 88-9 in favor of a stopgap spending bill, ensuring federal government funding until Nov. 17.

August 2023 Food Inspection Report

By Andrew Miller ami3@iu.edu | @andrew_mmiller

The Monroe County Health Department released its August 2023 food inspection report, with 28 locations receiving critical violations.

According to Monroe County’s website, critical violations are defined as violations likely to directly contribute to foodborne disease.

Critical Violations

3 Amigos Restaurant

601 N. College Ave

Violations include a hand sink containing food debris and unlabeled spray bottles.

Arby’s #7122

3601 W. State Rd. 46

Violations were due to an employee touching mozzarella sticks with their bare hands, an employee eating mozzarella sticks, and chemical spray bottles reading at 0 ppm.

Chemical sprays reading at 0 ppm means the tested chemical is not present within the solution.

China Wok 4013 S. Old State Rd. 37

Violations include a display cooler holding potentially hazardous food at 48°F and no chemical sanitizer being readily available.

Crumble Coffee – Downtown 532 N. College Ave.

Violation was due to mold buildup in an ice machine.

Dollar Tree #01854

200 N. Gates Dr.

Violation was due to 9+ cans being dented on a shelf.

Fat Dan’s Chicago Style

Deli

221 E. Kirkwood Ave.

Violation was due to mold buildup in a pop nozzle behind the bar and mold buildup in an ice machine.

Feta Kitchen

600 E. Hillside Dr.

Violation was due to chemical sanitizer not being readily available.

Goodfellas Pizzeria

427 E. Kirkwood Ave.

Violation was due to mold in a pop nozzle and ice machine in the lobby area.

Hyatt Place Motel

217 W. Kirkwood Ave.

Violations include moldy cheese in a cooling unit and dirt/dust debris

in the ice machine behind the bar.

Kilroy’s on Kirkwood 502 E. Kirkwood Ave.

Violation was due to two live cockroaches observed in the upstairs kitchen area and one live cockroach at the lower bar area.

Kroger 528 S. College Ave.

Violations included 3 airgaps in the deli/baking area, a bottle in the meat prep area with an unknown solution and 2 sanitizer bottles in the baking area reading at 0 ppm. Maje Sushi 601 N. College Ave.

Violation was due to food debris in a hand sink.

Mama’s Korean Restau-

rant 2630 E. Tenth St.

Mama’s Korean Restaurant received 6 critical violations, including an unlabeled chemical spray bottle, a hand sink with a bowl inside, no date markers on food over 24 hours old, no sanitizer being readily available, mold buildup in a pop nozzle, and plastic at the bottom of an ice machine.

Night Moves

3160 S. Walnut St.

Violation was due to gnats observed in the bar area.

Osteria Rago

419 E. Kirkwood Ave.

Violations were due to a dishwasher not dispensing chemical sanitiz-

er, a prep cooler reading at 70°F, and ready to eat foods being handled with bare hands.

Parlor Doughnuts

322 E. Kirkwood Ave.

Violation was due to mold buildup in an ice machine. Piccoli Dolchi Market –

Café 223 S. Pete Ellis Dr.

Violation was due to 3 cooling units not reading at 41°F or below.

Pili’s Party Deli

109-111 S. Walnut St.

Violation was due to a hand sink being filled with sponges.

Pizza Hut #34872

250 E. Pete Ellis Dr.

Violations were due to an airgap in the dish room, potentially hazardous meats held past their expiration dates, and no certified food manager being employed at the facility.

Pizza X – (West)

1610 W. Third St.

Violation was due to mold buildup in an ice machine.

Rocky’s Pizza

1713 N. College Ave.

Violation was due to gnats observed throughout the facility.

Runcible Spoon Café & Restaurant

412 E. Sixth St.

Violation was due to a cooler holding food at 50°F.

Subway #29232

4001 Old State Rd. 37

Violation was due to chemical sanitizer not

Local education leaders talk at roundtable

By Nadia Scharf njscharf@iu.edu | @nadiaascharf

Educators and education advocates gathered at Monroe County Public Library Southwest in Bloomington for a roundtable event discussing current local education issues

Oct. 1. The event was hosted by the Indiana Coalition for Public Education–Monroe County, a nonpartisan, nonprofit education advocacy group.

being readily available in the food prep area.

Sunny Palace

1143 S College Mall Rd.

Violations include no chemical sanitizer being readily available, a no-food-contact surface soiled with batter used for raw chicken and pork, raw foods stored above other foods, and two handwashing sinks with utensils.

Taco Bell #28922 – (Ellettsville)

3811 W. State Rd. 46

Violation was due to hot holding items reading at 118°F. Hot holding is used to prevent germs from growing on certain foods and should be measured above 135°F.

Walmart Super Center #1991

3313 W. State Rd. 45

Violation was due to multiple dented cans.

Wendy’s #108

4001 S. Old State Rd.

Violations include a dishwashing machine in need of repair, and a bowl in a handwashing sink.

Zero Degrees

1285 S. College Mall Rd.

Zero Degrees received five critical violations, including no chemical sanitizer being readily available in the food prep area, a display cooler reading at 48°F, butter being used to coat raw and potentially hazardous foods, 4 large cans of potatoes being dented, and hand sinks not temping at 100 °F.

“Public education is amazing. It's an amazing thing that's been transforming as our country transforms,” Keri Miksza, ICPE chair and roundtable speaker, said. “Today we're tackling community questions to help break through the noise and confusion.”

Eight speakers discussed six topics, which ranged from Monroe County legislation to national-level debates.

John Kenny, Chief Financial Officer for the Monroe County Community School Corporation, discussed the upcoming MCCSC 2023 referendum which, if approved, would benefit early childhood education and provide other financial support services.

Kenny said the referendum would provide free preschool for children ages 3 and 4, preparing them for kindergarten. This would lessen the equity gap and give children a boost that would last throughout and beyond their educational career.

“The spot you end up after that first year [of kindergarten] is just monumentally different, and it's all because of kindergarten readiness, which is age 3 and age 4,” Kenny said. “If we can get a higher percentage of the Monroe County kids ready for kindergarten through this initiative, the whole community wins.”

At the roundtable, Kenny talked about the need to add more available pre-K spots in case the referendum passes. MCCSC is working with preschools to increase the district’s preschool capacity, he said. While they may not have them available by next year, they expect to have them ready in two to three years — a year after the referendum would make them free, and when the district expects the majority of demand will come.

Richland- Bean Blossom Community Schools’ assistant superintendent, Matt Irwin, broke down how area schools are funded. His presentation focused on where education funding was limited; for example, how state caps on property taxes can cause schools to lose money.

One point Irwin brought up was Indiana’s Choice Scholarship program, commonly known as the voucher program. This program allots state education funding to scholarships for eligible students which subsidize the cost of some private schools.

The difficulty, according to Irwin, is that the voucher program pulls from the same funding as public schools. That means, for every student who’s approved for a voucher, money that could go to public schools instead goes to private ones.

Miksza expanded on school choice in a presentation. Monroe County schools are facing a teacher shortage, she said, and having less funding means they can’t offer a competitive salary.

"State funding, which pays for your teachers, has diminished, it hasn't kept up with inflation and it’s also being cut apart,” Miksza said. “There's holes in the bucket, because it's also trying to fund all the voucher programs, it’s also trying to fund the charter schools.”

Presenters Wendy Marencik, clinical assistant professor emerita at IU, Sarah Cassavaugh, special education liaison and team leader for social services organization IN*SOURCE, and Jennifer Bickel, assistant special education director for MCCSC, answered questions about special education from their different perspectives. A lot of their discussion stemmed from questions from youth leaders about how they could address students with disabilities, Marencik said.

Another presenter, Hal Turner, co-chair of political depolarization nonprofit Braver Angels, spoke about finding common ground in polarized school settings through commonalities. Laura Stickels, early learning manager for MCCSC, talked about preschool, particularly surrounding the potential referendum.

Humane Association hosts annual Barktoberfest at Karst Farm Park

By Emerson Priest emprie@iu.edu

Monroe County Hu-

mane Association hosted its 28th Run for the Animals and Barktoberfest on Oct. 1 at Karst Farm Park.

The 5K started at 9 a.m. with registration and ended at 1 p.m. Afterwards, there was an awards ceremony and two contests.

According to the MCHA website, it is a nonprofit organization offering veterinary services, education to pet owners and animal care resources to ensure animals in the community get the love and care they deserve.

The event raised more than $10,000 and this year marked one of the largest turnouts of runners in the race’s history, MCHA Executive Director Andrew Krebbs said.

He said before the event, they had 27 vendors and 270 pre-registered runners. The money raised from the event

came from sponsorships, local businesses and organizations, vendors, a raffle and the registration fee for the race.

The organization partnered with Monroe County Parks and Recreation for the event. Monroe County Parks and Recreation helped reserve the space for the event, put up markers for the race and created leash-free zones for dogs to walk around in.

“I want people to know that we have some incredible resources in Monroe County for animal welfare, and Monroe County Humane Association is really proud to be at the forefront for animal advocacy, to provide many of those services and to partner with so many great organizations that are here today with us,” Krebbs said. The event aimed to raise awareness about animal welfare in Monroe County.

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“When COVID hit we slowed down and went virtual, which means we weren’t here but people could still register to run, get their t-shirts, and do it on their own,” Audrey Windsor, development chair on the MCHA board of directors, said. “Last year was our first year back with Barktoberfest and the run and we still saw some people who were hesitant to be out. This year we doubled the amount of vendors and added the raffle.”

At this year’s event, participants could visit food trucks and learn more about local businesses, animal care services and the endangered wildlife in Indiana. Participants could also enter their pets in a peanut butter eating contest or the costume contest.

“I love this organization, so I will do anything to support that I can, especially if it involves seeing cute dogs in cos-

tumes,” Leigh Isaac, the secretary for the MCHA board of directors, said. She said she loves

events like this because it’s a chance to volunteer for things outside of work and enjoy cute dogs.

“I think today went really well,” Isaac said. “The crowd was big and we had a lot of runners sign up.”

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A chef cooks food at an unknown restaurant in New York before failing a food inspection. Several local Bloomington business received critical health violations during their inspection.

IU to research, advocate against biodiversity loss

By Jack Forrest jhforres@iu.edu

IU announced the founding of the Midwest Center for Biodiversity, located at Kent Farm outside of Bloomington, on Sept. 21. As a part of the College of Arts and Sciences, the center is a space for researchers studying biodiversity loss locally and regionally.

Co-directors Ellen Ketterson, an IU biology professor, and Alex Jahn, an IU biology research scientist, were inspired to establish the center after reading a 2019 report on the decline of bird populations in the journal “Science,” which indicated a population decrease of 3 billion birds since 1970.

“That really raised an alarm about how we need to fast track our research toward addressing these losses in biodiversity to try to stem the losses as quickly as possible,” Jahn said.

Additionally, the pair saw the need for a center at IU because of a lack of similar organizations in the Midwest.

“So many non-governmental organizations that are focused on [biodiversity] are on the coasts,” Ketterson said. “Really, there are very, very few organizations focused on the Midwest, and the Midwest has its own particular issues.”

Ketterson said these issues include urbanization and deforestation. Additionally, losing wildlife results in fewer seeds being spread and fewer pests being eaten.

Ketterson and Jahn, whose research focuses primarily on birds, said they realized addressing this loss in biodiversity needed a multidisciplinary approach. In addition to birds, the center will support research on topics like plant diversity and ecology, conservation law and the roles of insects and water in ecosystems.

The pair then included researchers from other departments, such as the Media School, the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, the Conservation Law Center and the IU Environmental Resilience Institute, in the development of the center.

“If we’re going to be able to stem the losses — which is our goal — then we’re really going to need expertise beyond just what Alex and I have,” Ketterson said. “We know those birds are missing. We know they’re still declining.”

To reach that goal, the center is hosting undergraduate and graduate research to investigate the causes of the declining bird population. For one ongoing project in collaboration with researchers at Ohio University, students are examining the impact artificial light at night has on birds’ migratory behavior and physiology.

For another project, Malaak Alqaisi, an IU sophomore studying biology, is studying fatal bird crashes in windows around Bloomington.

For the survey, a team of students went to campus buildings like the Biology Building, Tulip Tree Apartments, the Innovation Center and Luddy Hall to record the number of bird deaths near windows.

“They weren’t expecting much,” Alqaisi said. “That started in fall 2020, and by fall 2022, they had recorded 351 deaths just due to window strikes.”

Alqaisi said this number is an underestimate of the total number of birds dying on campus because researchers only collected data twice a week during the fall and spring semesters and landscapers may have disposed of some of the birds.

Her role is to survey Bloomington locals — everyone from homeowners to landscapers to local

architects — to come up with a viable solution to the window strikes that will benefit all groups.

Alqaisi said two such solutions are using patterned window films, such as those with straight lines and dots, and turning off the lights near windows at night, as birds are naturally attracted to those lights. She says that taking steps like these to protect birds from strikes are important to the center’s goal of limiting biodiversity loss.

“Birds are very crucial to the preservation of biodiversity and the functioning of ecosystems,” Alqaisi said. “Migratory species especially are disproportionately affected by window strikes. They also have very important ecological functions such as seed dispersal, so protecting these species via solutions to window strikes is a big deal for Midwest biodiversity.”

The center is collaborating with other organizations across the country to study these issues.

Graduate Workers Coalition holds rally at the Sample Gates

By Ruth Cronin rmcronin@iu.edu @RuthCronin6

The Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition-United Electric Workers held a rally for its new “More Say, More Pay” campaign Sept. 28 afternoon at Sample Gates.

IU currently pays graduate workers a minimum stipend of $22,000 for a 10-month contract. However, some graduate workers may earn more than this minimum, according to Indiana University. According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage Calculator, the living wage in Bloomington is $27,973 for a ten-month contract before taxes.

In the four years since graduate students established the IGWC-UE, IU administration ended all mandatory student fees and raised the minimum stipends from $15,000 to $22,000.

While the IGWC-UE strike two years ago was effective in getting higher salaries, the university has

Aggravated battery reported at Alpha Sigma Phi

By Madelyn Hanes mrhanes@iu.edu

IU Police Department officers responded to a report of aggravated battery in the parking lot of the Alpha Sigma Phi house around 12:01 a.m. Sept. 24.

The victim and witnesses reported that five suspects caused a verbal disturbance after they were asked to leave the house, IUPD Public Information Officer Hannah Skibba said in an email. The suspects then struck the victim in the back of the head with an unknown object, causing laceration and a concussion.

The investigation is ongoing.

In order to track bird movement across the changing Midwest, researchers at the center tagged birds and set up three signal towers in Indiana as part of the Motus Wildlife Tracking regional network.

“You can’t study a phenomenon that’s happening across states, across borders by doing just local research,” Jahn said. “You have to collaborate interregionally.”

However, Ketterson said research can only go so far when addressing biodiversity loss.

“We can document, but then you have to change people’s awareness,” she said.

One way the center is raising awareness is through education programs hosted at Kent Farm, a research station located seven miles east of Bloomington that serves as the Midwest Center for Biodiversity’s home base, Jahn said.

Each summer at Kent Farm, the center and Bloomington’s Wonder-

Lab Museum of Science, Health and Technology oversee “From Feathers to Flight,” a camp for fourth through eighth graders to learn about bird ecology taught by local Montessori teachers.

“I’m really excited about that program because you can make an immediate impact,” Jahn said. “The children will remember this, maybe for the rest of their lives, and it could change their attitude toward conservation and nature as adults.”

Jahn said this community engagement is important for allowing the center’s research to translate into policy.

“When you have the insights that we have from our research on just the obvious loss in biodiversity that we’re seeing, I think we have our work cut out for us,” Jahn said. "Since we’re sure of that, the biggest hurdle is just getting the word out because we are not going to be able to do this without support from the community.”

Three burglaries reported at Eigenmann Hall

By Andrew Miller ami3@iu.edu @andrew_mmiller

The IU Police Department received reports of three burglaries Sept. 29, all in Eigenmann Hall, according to an IU crime notice. The incidents reportedly occurred between 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sept. 29.

The burglaries were reported on floors 5, 6, and 10 of Eigenmann Hall, with four separate victims reporting a suspect entering their unlocked rooms and taking items. The first victim reported cash, a debit card, a driver's license and an Xbox controller stolen. The second and third victims, a pair of roommates, reported their debit cards, Xbox controllers and an Xbox console stolen. The fourth victim reported their wallet including debit cards and a driver’s license stolen.

The notice says the suspect has not been identified yet, but IUPD is currently following up on leads for potential suspects. IUPD encourages anyone with information to call them at (812) 855-4111.

IU researchers investigate pesticide exposure in Uganda

By Arnaav Anand arnanand@iu.edu

Researchers from Indiana University began conducting a four-year, $1 million project funded by the National Science Foundation to investigate the impact of chemical pesticides used in farming practices in western Uganda on Sept. 1.

The study aims to understand the implications of pesticide exposure to the local communities and ecosystems, especially the various primate species in Kibale National Park. Chemicals from pesticides are known to be harmful to various endangered primate species such as the red colobus monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys and chimpanzees. The chemicals stunt these species’ development hormones and elevate their cortisol levels, leading to a buildup of stress.

still not officially recognized them as a union. This year, IGWC-UE is rallying to become a university-recognized union and to fight for a living wage.

Jodi Kutzner, union organizing officer and School of Public Health graduate student, said at the rally she has to work three other jobs in addition to her graduate student work just to make ends meet.

“I have been getting sick a lot because I haven’t been able to sleep as much,” Kutzner said. “I am trying to finish my dissertation, but I haven’t been able to because I don’t have any time. Everything is getting pushed back but I can’t afford not to do these jobs.”

At the rally, graduate students handed out physical union cards and displayed QR codes for graduate workers to complete to become a part of the union. Signing these union cards means the employee wants to be represented by the union. Graduate worker Zara Anwarzai said that once

IGWC-UE collects 1,500 union cards, they will have the support of the majority of graduate workers at IU Bloomington. Once they have this majority, they will go to university administration to try to get a seat at the table as a union.

Some graduate student workers are arguing that for Indiana to remain a competitive university, they need to pay their workers fairly.

“I don’t come from money,” Sabina Ali, a graduate instructor in the religious studies department said. “I think people should be able to go to graduate school at IU regardless of their income or family background.”

Six universities in the Big Ten have recognized graduate student unions, and eight have not. According to Rutgers' website, they have increased their stipends over time, with their graduate workers making $35,335 for a 10-month contract in 2023, compared to Indiana’s $22,000.

Michael Wasserman, an IU associate professor of anthropology, has dedicated two decades to socioenvironmental research in Uganda. He said his interest in local farming practices and their impact on the environment led to this multidisciplinary project. He said his research could further provide insights into the analogous human endocrine system, which is responsible for hormone production.

Wasserman said studying how farming practices affect local wildlife could also clarify how these chemical pesticides affect humans.

Southern Uganda’s farming practices have shifted in recent years to include more pesticides due to climate change and the search for alternative methods. The farmers are using modern pesticides more often in several African countries, especially Uganda, because of evolving pest dynamics and rising temperatures brought on by climate changes. The use of pesticides can also be attributed to the modernization of farming tools, as well

as population growth and subsequent demand. The study focuses on the effect of pesticides in Uganda’s Kibale National Park, a significant biodiversity hotspot.

The research also creates opportunities for students at IU and partner institutions across the world.

“My previous project was also an NSF grant that provided funding for undergraduate students in Costa Rica,” he said. “Programs like that involve a great deal of learning and provide good exposure. I want to continue to do that and pay it forward to give aspiring students the same kind of opportunities I got during my student years. “

To leverage the university’s research infrastructure, he teamed up with Marta Venier, an assistant professor specializing in environmental toxicology and chemistry at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

Wasserman said he and Venier are working with IU anthropology professor Eduardo Brondizio and IU professor emeritus Virginia Vitzthum. In addition to professors from IU, the project includes associate professor of environment and natural resources David Tumusiime and journalism and communication studies PhD student Simplicious Gessa from Makerere University in Uganda. Assistant professor Tyler Bonnell from the University of Calgary is also involved in the project.

“I’m really excited about this project,” Venier said. “It is fun to work on and it is important to understand what chemicals in these remote areas are affecting these protected and endangered species.”

Both professors are also working with experts from different institutions, including Karen Bailey and Joel Hartter from University of Colorado, Jessica Rothman from Hunter College and Jeremy Diem from Georgia State University.

The team collaborates

with the Wildlife Authority and Makerere University Biological Field Station in Uganda, according to IU News. The group plans to organize community workshops in Uganda to disseminate their research findings and foster discussions on potential solutions.

In the first year of the project, Bailey and Hartter will lead a group of post-doctorate students from the University of Colorado in social fieldwork in Uganda.

“I have a background in wildlife, but I am more of a social-science person now,” Bailey said. “This is largely because I wanted to do more work to support communities living with wildlife and approach conservation in a way that results in a win-win for humans, wildlife and the environment.”

This group will interview a handful of participating families in Ugandan society and closely monitor their farming practices and interactions with wildlife.

In the subsequent years, the core research group under Wasserman and Venier will collect air and biological samples from the selected study areas, followed by chemical analysis and exposure assessment. The final year will focus on data analysis and publishing project findings.

The first phase of the project will kick off with a research expedition to Uganda this semester.

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Volunteers watch Eve Cusack, Monitoring Aviation Productivity and Survival (MAPS) Station Operator, as she bands and collects data from a bird at the Midwest Center for Biodiversity’s (MCB) Kent Farm. MAPS, a continent-wide effort to collect data about birds run by the Institute for Bird Populations, is one of the ways members of the community can work with the MCB.

COURTESY PHOTO A mix of students, faculty and staff from multiple universities are pictured at the biological field station in Kibale National Park, Uganda on July 21, 2023. Researchers from five different universities collaborated on the multidisciplinary project.

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People gather and hold signs protesting for the recognition of the Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition - United Electrical Workers on Sept. 28, 2023, at the Sample Gates. The Coalition said they collected 500 union cards in a two-hour period.

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In the neighboring section of the park was the artists camp which offered an array of arts and crafts in small white tents.

Jenna Bowman, cofounder of the Morganstern’s Bookstore and Cafe, was at one of the tents in the camp. She said she strives to support Lotus in every facet of their mission, explaining that what they do creates a community for everyone. As she talked, kids played with paper and ribbon, learning how to bind books and make bookmarks.

A couple tents down, Lotus volunteer Cynthia Schultz was at the IU Museum of Archeology and Anthropology station where, later that day, featured artist Michelle Solorzano would share her art. Schultz met her husband at IU in 1974 where she would later help develop and publish some of IU’s first web pages when the internet first started. Schultz has been volunteering at the Lotus festival since it first began. She said her kids come in to spend time with family, seeing what the festival is like each year. Her oldest son even flew in from as far as Florida.

“My family thinks of Lotus like Christmas.” she said.

The Women’s Writing for (a) Change tent was also at the artists camp where Creative Director Mary Beth O’Brien and organization facilitator Amy Cornell stood. Cornell has been a part of the nonprofit organization since 2006. Ten years ago she got up on stage at the Lotus festival and read poetry out loud, a practice she often encourages women to do.

“For some women it’s a very big deal to stand up and be loud and tell their story.” she said.

At one point, a young girl walked up to their tent

where paint swatches lay. As a part of poetry teaching, Cornell encouraged her to make a story by drawing on each of the colored squares. The girl ended up drawing out a story and ran to tell her sister.

O’Brien said she used to bring her kids to the festival when they were young. She said she was happy to be a part of such a passionate arts event.

Metal chipping at Indiana limestone could be heard echoing throughout the park as well. Amy Brier, who came with the Indiana Limestone Symposium to Lotus, was demonstrating the art of limestone carving, letting everyone try it themselves.

Brier got her Master of Fine Arts in sculpting from IU and helped with the brain sculpture that sits at the IU Department of Psychology and Brain Sciences building. She has been coming to Lotus since it started and she said she enjoys creating a space where artists can express themselves with their art.

Later in the day, featured artist Michelle Solorzano began teaching kids how to mold and shape clay. Solorzano, a Dominican Republic native, is in her third year of her Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics at IU.

The day was full of color and the night following would be of a similar vibrancy. Nearby on the main stage, the Robert Mirabal Trio, who came from New Mexico, began their sound checks for a their performance with guitars and singing. In the workshop tent, Nani Noam Vazana prepared to share her songwriting in the endangered Ladino, also known as Judeo-Spanish, language. Soon, the tents would be torn down and the Lotus festival’s night activities would be in fullswing.

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These election results have not received IUSG Supreme Court certification and are pending its approval.

Voting for this election began 10 a.m. Sept. 25 and closed 10 p.m. Oct. 1. Each voter was permitted to cast one ballot. Voters may only vote for the district they are a part of.

According to IUSG’s Constitution, IUSG’s mission is to protect student rights, enrich student life and improve Indiana University.

Fowler said the hayride allows riders to experience a hilly terrain that goes right through the woods. He said he thinks the Fowler Pumpkin Patch hayride is the best hayride in the state.

This year will be the second time the pumpkin patch will offer a beer garden for those of legal drinking age. Fowler said the beer garden is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Every Saturday the beer garden hosts music entertainment from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The pumpkin patch also offers music entertainment for all ages every Friday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Customers can find more information on events on their website or Facebook.

The pumpkin patch will run until Oct. 28.

IU senior Merdith Fain visited Fowler Pumpkin Patch on Oct. 26 of last year and said she enjoyed the activities and food options.

“Our favorite activity by far was the corn maze,” Fain said.

Fain said that the pumpkin patch feels very community oriented and is not too far from campus. She also liked the fact that it is affordable. Fowler Pumpkin Patch is a little over 20 minutes away from campus. “It felt different than a lot of things here in Bloomington which are typically college student focused,” Fain said.

Fowler Pumpkin Patch has partnered with local nonprofits in past years. This year the pumpkin patch has partnered with the Monroe County Humane Association. The pumpkin patch will donate $1 to the MCHA from every ticket sale for the corn maze this year.

Fowler said that Fowler Pumpkin Patch also hosted a Special Needs Night for special needs kids so there were no large crowds. They partnered with Autism Rocks and Rolls and Unlocking the Spectrum on Sept. 25 and Oct. 2. There were games, pumpkins, a touch truck, sensory room and more.

Fowler said that he has an autistic nephew, so this is a very important cause to support.

During the off season, the pumpkin patch still hosts events. In August they hosted a Summerfest/Poker Run put on by Autism Rocks and Rolls. The event had various activities. Fowler said that they donated their property for the event and two bands were featured.

In July, the pumpkin patch hosted a Brewfest where they donated the proceeds to Hoosiers with Hearts Disaster Relief according to the Fowler Pumpkin Patch Facebook page.

More information on upcoming events at the patch can also be found on their Facebook page.

The agriculture industry around Bloomington has significantly changed throughout the years. According to the Bloomington Climate Action Plan Section 6, climate change has directly impacted the food system.

Although Indiana is one of the most dominant agricultural states in the nation, more than 90% of food is imported from other states.

The Bloomington CAP says supporting small businesses and the local economy can strengthen the local food market, which will fix the challenges of the food system that climate change imposes.

Biden commended the legislation and urged Congress to promptly address the funding shortfall for Ukraine.

"We cannot under any circumstances allow American support for Ukraine to be interrupted," Biden said in a statement Saturday. "I fully expect the Speaker will keep his commitment to the people of Ukraine and secure passage of the support needed to help Ukraine at this critical moment."

The unexpected consensus in Congress concerning spending marks a significant change, especially considering that House Republicans made little progress for weeks due to disagreements on the bill.

Then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Republican from California, unveiled the stopgap spending bill on Saturday morning following a private meeting with other House Republicans.

The Senate vote occurred after an hours-long delay, partly led by Senator Michael Bennet, a Democrat from Colorado. Bennet insisted on a strong commitment from leaders in both political parties regarding aid for Ukraine.

The Senate vote marked the conclusion of a day with many deliberations in Congress leading up to the shutdown deadline.

Earlier Sept. 30 before the Senate vote, the House overwhelmingly voted 335-91 in favor of the the bill McCarthy had refused for weeks to consider any spending bill that depended on Democratic support. However, faced with the potential of a government shutdown, McCarthy reversed his stance and called on Democrats to assist in passing the bill.

More democrats than republicans supported the measure. Out of the 91 representatives who voted against the bill, 90 were republicans.

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LEILA’S LENS

Self-care should have nothing to do with consumption

Leila Faraday (she/her) is a sophomore studying policy analysis with minors in geography and urban planning.

Scrolling through TikTok, I often stumble upon a video urging me to buy various items promised to elevate my self-care routine. Things like facial ice rollers, LED light teeth whitening trays, sea moss supplements, infrared sauna pods — the list only gets more absurd.

Women have historically been targeted by this insidious attempt at equating taking care of oneself with the purchasing of various products — which we will, of course, never have enough of.

Here are some ways I practice self-care that I believe can truly improve overall mental wellness and do not involve spending money and increasing your material possessions.

Appreciate the outdoors

Especially as we head into pleasant fall weather, be intentional about spending time outdoors by going on a walk, bike ride, sitting

Joey Sills (he/him) is a junior studying journalism, political science and film production.

Editor’s Note: This story includes mention of sexual assault. Resources are available here. This story also includes mention of suicide. If you are struggling with suicide or your mental health, you are not alone. Resources are available here.

There’s a reply to a comment on Yoko Ono’s most recent Instagram post that calls the acclaimed artist and activist a “dumb talentless hag” who was responsible for breaking up The Beatles. The user, who was responding to a claim that most hate toward Ono is sexist in nature, was backed up by another man who said that “women are not blameless just because they are women.”

More than 50 years after the greatest band of all time had their divorce, men still find a way to blame John Lennon’s widow. Despite the fact Paul McCartney has

on your porch or having a picnic. It is easy to feel cramped and uninspired if you are spending most of your time in a small bedroom or dorm, and sunlight and fresh air never fail to pick up my mood. As the days grow shorter, I find prioritizing time in the daylight to be especially important to keep me feeling grounded.

Practice regular gratitude and forgiveness

Practicing gratitude and recognizing aspects of your day or life that you appreciate can be uplifting and help bring you out of negative funks. When I am intentional about being thankful for the great breakfast I had, laughing with my friends, doing well on an exam or even just the way the sunlight is hitting the flowers in my kitchen, I have much more energy and patience to handle the more difficult and frustrating parts of my day.

Additionally, giving grace to the people around me helps me feel more comfortable making my own mistakes or becoming a bet-

ter person. Try to let go of frivolous grudges, take note of your harsh judgments and practice being more accepting and forgiving of others. This will go far in the way you view and treat yourself.

Take part in activities that fill you with joy and motivation

While it may seem obvious, I find it essential to participate in activities that energize me and I can look forward to, as so much of my day as a college student can feel daunting and tedious. If going to class is something you dread, be sure you set aside some time to go to a club, do a sport or create art in a way that makes you feel inspired or at peace. Life is too short to spend all your time on activities you only view as obligations.

Try something new

Beginning a new hobby, learning a skill and otherwise doing something to shock your system can help remind you how capable you are of change and growth. While it can be dif-

ficult, learning something new can allow you to tap into an entirely new community of people and discover another side of yourself.

Care for those around you Self-care is often viewed through the neoliberal lens that we must be constantly focusing on individual improvement and hustling. From my experience, turning inwards often leads to loneliness, isolation and the festering of any negative emotions I have toward society or the people in my life. Challenge this idea by doing nice things for others and doing them often.

Bake something to share with your roommates, volunteer with a local organization that is meaningful to you, text someone you’ve been out of touch with recently and remind your loved ones of how much they mean to you. Prioritizing your relationships and connection with your community will go far in the way you feel about yourself.

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ISABELLA’S INSIGHTS

The best fall flavors, from a pumpkin-hater

Isabella Vesperini (she/her) is a sophomore majoring in journalism and minoring in Italian.

Kroger and Hobby Lobby start to pull out the fall decorations as soon as Sept. 1 hits. From scarecrow balloons to pumpkins, the fall season is in full swing before the calendar even says so.

And I don’t mind. By September, I’m tired of the hot, humid Bloomington summers. I want the weather to be cooler and the leaves to change colors. I welcome any fall-related change.

With that transition comes the reintroduction of fall flavors and the fall vibe. And I love it. I love the decorations and the weather and the pumpkins. But I don’t like the taste of pumpkin. At all. Anything pumpkin flavored does not work for me. Starbucks is pushing it too far with their iced pumpkin cream chai tea latte and their pumpkin spice latte. It doesn’t mix well. Pumpkin pie tastes off. And while I appreciate the idea of pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, I just don’t like how they taste. I really wish I did, but I don’t.

Moral of the story: pumpkin wasn’t meant to be incorporated into anything edible.

I love looking at pumpkins and shopping for pumpkins and decorating my house with pumpkins, but that’s as far as their job description goes. Pumpkin does not equal food. At least for me. There are other real fall flavors that are unquestionably better: apple, caramel, s’mores and mocha.

I love drinking a cup of cold, crisp apple cider. It’s best to drink it in the afternoon while waking up from a nap after a long day. Even if it may be cold outside, it’s still refreshing to drink cold

about it.

publicly stated he doesn’t hold Ono accountable, the instinct to blame a woman is so natural for so many people that it’s been accepted among them as truth.

“Truth” in the same way it’s true Courtney Love murdered Kurt Cobain, though all the facts point to his death being a suicide.

“Truth” in the same way it’s common knowledge Britney Spears had a meltdown in the mid-2000s that warranted her being put under a conservatorship.

“Truth” in the same way it’s basically fact that actor Sophie Turner would rather spend the night at the club than with her own children, forcing the poor, introverted Joe Jonas to play the role of stay-at-home dad.

“Truth” in the same way it’s been proven beyond a shadow of a doubt Amber Heard abused Johnny Depp and lied about it to a national audience, though there’s a mountain of evidence to the contrary.

It’s easier to blame a woman right? Publicly

Natalie Fitzgibbons (she/her)

is a junior studying journalism with a minor in American studies.

The sound of my alarm filled the silence of my room before the sun started to rise. The chill of the morning woke me up as I warmed my car up and headed to pick up three friends for a day trip to Indianapolis. We drank coffee and ate breakfast beneath a pink colored sky. The quietness of the morning kept our sleep deprived minds at peace as we got on the road before the hustle and bustle of people getting ready for the day.

At that point we only had one thing on our agenda – make it to Lucas Oil

shaming prominently controversial women has been a social pastime for a while now, just look at the Salem Witch Trials. Not only does it perpetuate the misogyny so deeply rooted in our culture, it’s easy to get your rocks off participating in the spectacle.

But, isn’t it usually men who are bemoaning cancel culture? Men’s rights icons like Depp and Dave Chappelle and Joe Rogan have made a lot of money using their celebrity statuses to complain about the fact they’ve been “canceled.”

These social exiles, being

prominently interviewed in their mansions about their traumatic experiences being voted off the island — the media is really doing God’s work giving them their bully pulpit. Never mind that we’ve made certain our undesirable women, the ones we’ve publicly belittled, shamed, vilified and degraded, still face harassment over things they’ve never done. We’ve made it a deliberate point that, in this world, you can be raped by Johnny Depp, but because he’s such a good actor and we love him, you best not say a word

BREAKING FREE

It’s worth mentioning that for a fleeting, bright moment, our culture did tolerate fourth-wave feminism. The #MeToo movement brought down the likes of Harvey Weinstein for his sexual crimes and became a rallying cry for women around the world. For what felt like the first time in history, women, both famous and ordinary, were encouraged and widely praised for speaking about their struggles with sexual abuse.

But how can we claim to still honor this movement when a woman was put on trial and made to pay $1 million to her ex-husband for trying to do the same thing?

It’s a valid question, especially after the fall of Roe v. Wade last year — this world hates women now just as much as it ever did, even if it does so under seemingly progressive takes like upholding the integrity of men who have been abused: a righteous com-

A tank full of gas and a car filled with friends

Stadium. We successfully accomplished that task, watched the IU football team lose another game, took some photos, left the stadium and spontaneously decided to head to Fishers.

Because why not? What did we have to lose? Nothing. What did we have to gain? Unforgettable memories. Bonding. Adventures. The list goes on and on. One of my friends is from Fishers, so she gave us a tour of the town, her home and her old schools. We got dinner. We ate ice cream and had a little photoshoot. We walked. We talked. We laughed. We sang. We sat in silence together. It felt like the day

could go on and on.

The windows were down, the 10-minute version of Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well” blasted out my car speakers, it was close to sunset and we were on our back to Bloomington. I wished that the day didn’t have to end. But it made me realize something.

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Adventures don’t always have to be huge for them to be memorable. It can be exploring a city in your state that you’ve never been to before. Or driving an hour with no specific purpose and seeing where you end up. There are so many cities and little towns in each

cider and embrace the fact that fall has finally arrived.

Caramel with apples is also one of my favorite fall snacks. Apples thrive in the fall season; it’s the only time I’ll willingly eat a honey crisp with caramel, even though the taste of the apple is a bit too tart for me. I make an exception because it’s too good to pass up, especially when you have the added sweetness of caramel. Fall gives me an excuse to eat spoonfuls of caramel. It always reminds me of fall. While I can admit s’mores is one of the main summer flavors, you can’t deny that it also plays a huge role in the fall season. The smell and warmth of a campfire gives off a cozy vibe and keeps you warm as the weather gets cooler. While in summer it’s nice to have a campfire, it’s already hot out so it doesn’t have the same warming, comforting effect it has with cooler temperatures. I love eating gooey, chocolatey s’mores while wearing a warm sweater and blanket. It makes me feel very at peace. As for mocha, I will say that I drink mochas every week of the year, but they hit hardest during the fall season. Mochas fit the fall vibe well and round out the season’s top flavors. Mochas are warm, creamy and comfy. When I’m sitting at Crumble Café or Verona and watching the leaves of the trees turn red and orange, I take a sip of a mocha and I am once again reminded that fall really is here. I still have respect for the contributions pumpkin makes to the fall season, but it just doesn’t have what it takes to make my top fall flavors list. Apple, caramel, s’mores and mocha are more equipped to complete the fall palate.

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mitment indeed, but one that needn’t apply here. That being said, it is true men aren’t the only ones burning Heard or Turner or Love or Ono or Spears at the metaphorical stake. The deep role of misogyny and patriarchy in our society means we all absorb it, even those who are most affected by it — internalized misogyny is a very real, very concerning issue among those assigned female at birth, and it’s impossible to totally overcome without the complete abolishment of the systemic problems that birth it. Maybe one day we will live in a world where women can behave like human beings without being criticized for doing so. Maybe that world will even allow them to have autonomy over their bodies. It’s a pipe dream, but a dream nonetheless. Until then, the public will undoubtedly continue being cruel for the sake of being cruel.

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state that have so much to offer but are often overlooked. There are new places to discover everywhere that are deeply meaningful to the people living there.

I saw how important my friend’s home and town are to her. I saw where she grew up, and I thought about how much I’ve grown myself and how there are times I wish I could go back.

This trip made us all realize how we are all growing up. How we’re graduating college, or getting closer to graduating college. How it’s getting to the time of having to look for a job or internship. How each day we are growing farther apart from our parents, because we’re needing them

less as we get older. How I won’t be able to see these friends every day once graduation comes.

In college, it’s easy to get wrapped up in academics, resume building, preparing for the future, the list of assignments that need to get done and so on. But sometimes, you need a break from all that stuff that fills your head every day and live in the present. Because one day, the situation that you’re in will change.

So take a day to visit a friend’s hometown. Go on a spontaneous short trip. Break routine. Take a moment to forget about the responsibilities you have and enjoy the present.

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JOEY’S JIBBER JABBER

No one likes a mad woman

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FOOTBALL

BELL FIRED

Indiana lets go of offensive coordinator

By Matt Press mtpress@iu.edu | @MattPress23

Indiana football has let go of offensive coordinator Walt Bell, according to an Indiana University Athletics release Oct. 1. Quality control coach Rod Carey will be assuming offensive coordinator responsibilities.

“I wish Walt and his family the best moving forward and thank him for his contributions to our program,” head coach Tom Allen said in the release.

After roughly three seasons as head coach of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Allen hired Bell as Indiana’s offensive coordinator and quarter-

backs coach in December of 2021. In 2022, the Hoosiers’ offense averaged just 23.3 points per game and finished second to last in the Big Ten in rushing.

Through five games in 2023, Indiana’s offense has continued to struggle. Bell’s play calling in the red zone and on short yardage downs was fre-

quently called into question by fans. Against Maryland Saturday afternoon, Indiana managed just 17 points, marking the team’s third game this season being held under 20 points. Carey, who took over as quality control coach prior to last season, served as head coach at Northern Illinois University for six

COLUMN: Indiana’s miserable loss vs. Maryland continues program’s downward spiral

By Daniel Flick danflick@iu.edu | @ByDanielFlick

Same song, different verse. For the second consecutive Saturday, Indiana football was out-played, outcoached and statistically dominated — and unlike Sept. 23’s four-overtime survival against the University of Akron, the Hoosiers (2-3) were run out of SECU Stadium by Maryland (5-0) in an embarrassing 44-17 defeat.

Indiana’s defense allowed a 62-yard pass on the first play of the game. Two snaps later, the Terrapins were in the endzone, taking the lead after just 25 seconds and setting the tone for a dominating afternoon in College Park.

The Hoosiers trailed 37-3 at the end of the third quarter in front of a Maryland crowd that was sparse before the game and only worsened as the point margin increased.

Indiana twice had lengthy first-half drives end without points after an inability to convert on fourth down. A fake punt deep in its own territory in the third quarter came up a yard short and preceded a quarterback change between redshirt freshmen Tayven

Jackson and Brendan Sorsby. The Hoosiers are now 1-9 in their last 10 conference games.

This is the reality of Indiana head coach Tom Allen’s seventh season in Bloomington. This is the reality of the state of the program.

Perhaps most indicting about the Hoosiers’ performance is that Allen noted Monday he anticipated the best week of practice his team has had all year following a self-proclaimed lack of focus throughout the locker room leading up to the Akron game.

This week, practices improved – but the result of disappointing on-field play remained the same.

“I felt like we had a good week of preparation,” Allen said postgame. “We missed some open receivers and didn’t make some good reads, so those are critical things. It was just both sides feeding off each other.”

Despite running 21 fewer plays, Maryland posted 472 yards of offense to Indiana’s 321. The Terrapins (8.3) more than doubled the Hoosiers (4.1) in yards per play.

Maryland redshirt senior quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa dominated through the air, going 24-of-34 for

352 yards and five touchdowns. Jackson, conversely, had his second consecutive difficult start, connecting on 17-of-29 passes for only 113 yards with no touchdowns and an interception.

During his Monday press conference, Indiana offensive coordinator Walt Bell said his unit’s identity was running the ball, but the offense once again struggled to get the ground game rolling, averaging only 3.1 yards per carry to Maryland’s 5.2.

The Hoosiers’ longest run went for just 11 yards.

Be it offensively or defensively, Indiana was outclassed from the start Saturday afternoon. The Hoosiers will be off next week before traveling to face No. 2 Michigan on Oct. 14, and the time off presents a chance for Allen’s group to go one of two ways: spiral or regroup.

“We’ve got to get a whole lot better,” Allen said. “I do believe we have a chance to be better, but we’ve got to do it. No matter what I say or think, we’ve got to use this time to improve.” Allen stressed the need for those on the field to better execute the play calls, but later said the coaches have to find ways to put the players in their best position to succeed. Nothing sums up In-

diana’s day more than that – the on-field product certainly wasn’t up to par, but the issues extend far beyond the players.

Regardless of who shoulders the blame, the fact remains that Indiana football is, once again, trending towards a dismal campaign. The magical 6-2 season in 2020 feels like decades ago as the Hoosiers are staring down their third consecutive year without a bowl appearance.

There are still seven games left and plenty of time to change the narrative surrounding this season and program — but the last two years have inspired little confidence in such a turnaround.

Indiana’s now facing a crucial week of self-reflection before hitting what Allen described as the home stretch — and if the Hoosiers roll into Ann Arbor unchanged after the defeat to Maryland, it’s likely this song of sorrow will continue spiraling into another verse.

“It’s about understanding the big picture of where we’re at and where we want to be,” Allen said. “We have a lot of football ahead of us. That’s the reality. We’ve got a week to be able to get better.”

seasons, posting a 52-30 record from 2012-2018. In 2019, Carey was named the head coach at Temple University, where he went 12-20 over three seasons.

Carey recently took over offensive line duties midway through 2022 after former offensive line coach Darren Hiller was let go. Now, with no inter-

im label on the position, Carey will take over offensive coordinator responsibilities for the foreseeable future.

“I felt we needed a new direction on the offensive side of the ball,” Allen said. “Rod brings a wealth of experience and success along with a familiarity with our personnel.”

Indiana offensive causes concern in blowout loss to Maryland

By Dalton James jamesdm@iu.edu | @DaltonMJames

On Sept. 25 — two days after a quadruple-overtime victory over the University of Akron — Indiana football head coach Tom Allen explained the offense’s execution led the Hoosiers to struggle against the Zips.

Fast forward to Saturday’s matchup against Maryland and the same concerns arose against the undefeated Terrapins.

“We need to execute the calls better,” Allen said postgame. “There was a lot of receivers open, opportunities to make proper reads and didn’t do that.”

Although redshirt freshman quarterback Tayven Jackson’s first career start resulted in a loss against the University of Louisville on Sept. 16, the University of Tennessee transfer finished 24-of34 with 299 yards passing with a touchdown.

While Jackson showed promise two weeks ago, he found himself at the center of Indiana's offensive struggles Saturday, finishing 17-of-29 with 113 yards passing alongside an interception.

“We missed some open receivers, and we didn’t make some good reads,” Allen said. “Those are critical things that you have to have in critical situations; critical downs at times.”

After defeating Akron, Jackson stressed the importance of being better at reading the opposing team’s defense — something he struggled with Saturday afternoon missing crucial reads. Jackson’s rough outing ultimately led to redshirt freshman quarterback Brendan Sorsby entering the game in relief.

“We just needed a spark,” Allen said. “You have two quarterbacks that have proven that they can play so we felt like that Brendan [Sorsby] has earned the right to have that opportunity. [Jackson] knows that you got to play well if you want to continue to play your position.”

After entering the game in the third quarter, Sorsby finished seven-of-11 with 84 yards passing alongside a pair of touchdowns — the first of his career.

“Brendan came in there and made some plays, but obviously they had some guys subbed out as well,” Allen said.

Allen and company pinned the close victory over Akron because of a poor week of practice, he felt differently about the week of practice leading up to Saturday’s contest.

“I felt like we had a good week of preparation,” Allen said. “Wouldn’t have said the same thing about a week ago.”

With a productive week of practice leading into conference play, the Hoosiers were still unable to muster up anything until late in the game much like a week ago against the Zips. While Indiana now has a week off before traveling to Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Oct. 14 to take on Michigan, Allen explained what the week off will look like in preparation to take on the No. 2 team in the country.

“We got a week here to be able to get better and that’s going to be the focus,” Allen said. “The whole objective will be to improve ourselves fundamentally, get better schematically, and make sure we get the right guys in the right spots.”

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Former Indiana football offensive coordinator Walt Bell speaks at his introductory press conference on Dec. 12, 2021. Indiana fired Bell on Oct. 1, 2023.

HARIPRIYA JALLURI | IDS Indiana football head coach Tom Allen is pictured before kickoff on Sept. 16, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Indiana lost to Maryland

Indiana ties Kentucky

By Leo Paes lpaes@iu.edu | @Leordpaes

Despite several scoring chances for both sides, Indiana men’s soccer tied the University of Kentucky 1-1 in Lexington, Ky.

The Oct. 3 game started slow with both teams examining each other until Indiana junior forward Sam Sarver made a long pass to freshman forward Collins Oduro 11 minutes into the first half. Sarver’s pass was intercepted, but the ball went straight to forward senior Karsen Henderlong, who shot a curling ball on the top left corner from the top of the box and scored on the first shot of the game to put the Hoosiers up 1-0. Oduro almost doubled the lead after a shot from outside the box 14 minutes into the game. The shot aimed for the same corner but, this time, Kentucky sophomore goalkeeper Casper Mols made a diving save. Kentucky’s first shot attempt came 18 minutes into the first half. Off a long free kick, junior midfielder Casper Grening shot over the crossbar without much danger for senior goalkeeper JT Harms. The Wildcats had another free kick around the box with 23 minutes, and Grening looked for the goal once again. This time, Harms saved the shot aimed at the top right corner.

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On the very next play, senior forward Maouloune Goumballe, who was improvised as right back, lost the ball in the defense, which led to a dangerous attack by Kentucky. Hoosiers’ senior defender Hugo Bacharach brought down Wildcats' freshman forward Isaiah Chisolm inside the box.

After a quick VAR check, Kentucky was awarded the penalty. Graduate student midfielder Finn Ballard McBride shot on the low left corner, and Harms saved it.

But the Hoosiers could not keep the lead any longer. After a throw-in into the box 30 minutes into the first half, Indiana’s defense partially cleared the ball, and Kentucky junior defender Eoin Martin fired into the left corner from a volley to tie the game. After the tie, both teams quieted down and did not generate a lot of chances.

The second half saw a couple of chances early on but was less eventful than the first. Wildcat sophomore midfielder Mathias Yohannes fired one wide to the right from the distance two minutes into the half.

A couple of minutes later, Sarver received the ball inside the box from Oduro but couldn’t control it well, which gave Mols time to close in on him and make the one-on-one save.

After that, the teams struggled to create chances

until Mols gifted Sarver a chance. Off a bad cross by freshman defender Alex Barger, Mols dropped the ball on what would have been a routine save, and Sarver had a wide-open net. The forward shot off the bounce and hit the post from inside the box 27 minutes into the half.

Five minutes later, the ball was deflected inside the box off an Indiana corner and fell right in front of junior midfielder Patrick McDonald. The Hoosier fired from inside the 6-yard box, but his shot was deflected by the wall of Wildcats in front of him.

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In the 40th minute, Yohannes fouled Sarver just outside the box and received his second yellow card. The Hoosiers had five minutes to try to press a 10-men Kentucky team but could not create any dangerous chances.

Indiana finished with 14 shots – six on goal – and Kentucky had 10 shots, with five of them on goal. The Hoosiers now look forward to their fourth Big Ten matchup of the season, against Penn State. The game is scheduled for noon Oct. 7 at University Park and will be televised on Big Ten Network.

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Indiana draws 0-0 in Minnesota matchup

By Quinn Richards qmrichar@iu.edu | @Quinn_richa

It was on a warm night in Columbus when Indiana women’s soccer was given its first loss of the 2023 campaign in a 2-1 loss to Ohio State. The Hoosiers looked to rebound off that loss Oct. 1 against Minnesota, but neither side prevailed in a 0-0 draw.

Going into the game, the two teams showcased two of the Big Ten’s top defenses. Indiana had allowed just eight goals all season, while the Golden Gophers had conceded nine. Therefore, it was no surprise that Sunday’s matchup ended in a scoreless result.

Although Indiana’s first draw during conference play featured no goals, the game had no shortage of excitement. Both teams traded scoring opportunities in a fast paced and aggressive matchup. Time and time and again however, the respective defensive fronts were first to the ball, clearing away the danger and preventing any goals.

Assistant coach Tim Verschuren remarked on the Hoosiers defensive prowess following the game.

“We had to deal with (Minnesota’s) direct play,” Verschuren said. “There were a lot of crosses from them in the box, and we spent a lot of time with our team on that. They put a lot of players forward and a lot of good crosses but credit to our players for dealing with that.”

Additionally, the play

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from Indiana’s junior goalkeeper Jamie Gerstenberg provided the Indiana defense with a lifeline that proved crucial in the game's second half. The official box score only credited Gerstenberg with three saves, yet it was the keeper's aggressive presence on breakaways and surehanded composure on set pieces which kept Minnesota off the scoreboard.

One piece of the box score that may turn some heads is the 17 fouls the Hoosiers committed in the game, one short of the team's season high. Indiana’s aggressive play style was certainly evident throughout the ninety minutes, especially from junior defender Camille Hamm.

After being awarded a yellow card for a hard tackle in the 52nd minute, Hamm continued to challenge with high intensity. In the 85th minute, it looked as though the California native was going to receive Indiana’s first red card of the season, but the head referee opted to let Hamm off with a stern warning. The Hoosiers will look to get back into the win column Oct. 8, when they take on in-state rival Purdue on the road. Indiana has not won against the Boilermakers since 2014, but the Hoosiers’ performance this season has fans hopeful that the “Golden Boot” will return to Bloomington. The game is set to kickoff at 1 p.m. in West Lafayette and will be broadcast on Big Ten Plus.

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COLUMN: Travel back in time with these vintage Bloomington bands

By Charlotte Jones Cmj35@iu.edu | @charshortforcharcoal

It’s 1978. You’re walking down Sixth Street looking for a house show, hoping to hear something different from the same old pop music on the radio. All of a sudden, you hear something spellbinding coming from down the street. As you walk toward the house, you feel like you are witnessing something bigger than the usual cover band. That is how I assume hearing something like MX-80 would be to the average student at Indiana University, both in the ‘70s and today. Local bands here have always turned out music that ranges from revolutionary to relaxing. As the captain of this musical ship, I will be uncovering some of my favorite hidden

gems from past seasons of Bloomington music, exposing my true biases within the scene.

The “So What” EP by The Drop, released 2008 I immediately thought that this EP would be an emo record. The giant anthropomorphic bomb on the record cover supported my assumption. However, this EP is unlike anything I could have expected. With a lead singer that sounds similar to Hozier and a funky backing band that creates an Alabama Shakesesque sound, it couldn’t be more characteristic to Bloomington.

The project opens with “So What,” a lilting grungy funky song that could have inspired the likes of Six Foot Blonde. The big band feel and incomprehensible singing transports me back

to a dingy, smoky basement packed with people swaying to the music. My personal favorite track has to be “Under the Stairs.” It has a much more bluesy sound and even more inaudible singing. It is perfect for its era.

“Big Hits/Hard Attack” by MX-80, released 1978 I don’t know what I expected with this album. Whatever I wanted, it’s entirely different. This band showcases what confusingly beautiful music can be made when you have the free reign to mess up in college. If you don’t like experimental rock music or meandering punk songs, this album is not for you.

“Train to Loveland, You Turn Me On, SCP, Till Death Do Us Part,” the opening song for the album, clocks in at just under seven

minutes and 30 seconds. It contains multiple drum kits, a horn section, a synth and a singer similar to Fred Schneider of the B-52’s.

Strangely enough, my picks come in later in the album with “Kid Stuff” and “Civilized/Demeyes.” Those two songs, much like the later tracks on the album, sound much more like early punk rock and heavy metal. Who knew some of my favorite metal songs started at my college?

“Temporary Room” by Stagnant Pools, released 2012 This indie rock band is comprised of two brothers, Bryan and Douglass Enas. In all honesty, I have been listening to this album nonstop since I heard it. Their music is like if the Strokes, LCD Soundsystem and Johnny Greenwood of Radiohead had a baby, and

that baby created a band. “Frozen” is by far my favorite song on the record. Every song has a very 2010s vocal distortion slapped on top, but this song lightens it up so the words are just understandable. I also quite like “Consistency.”

I completely relate to the opening lyrics that state, “This is the last place I want to be.” This is the perfect album for being a wallflower but in a much cooler, more underground way.

“German Water” by Ativin, released 1999 “German Water” is the perfect score for a rainy day study session. Ativin is reminiscent of American Football, whose first album was released in the same year. While there are no lyrics, the guitar is hypnotic enough to make you believe

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that there should be words. My personal favorite songs are “Fortune Telling Fish” and “Church of Astronauts.” Both songs are spooky and haunting, perfect for this pre-fall weather. Thankfully, this band is still making music, with their most recent record “Austere,” which came out this summer.

City Church is a non-denominational multicultural, multigenerational church on Bloomington’s east side. The Loft, our college ministry meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Always check website for possible changes to service times.

1200 N. Russell Rd. 812-336-5958

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University Lutheran Chuch 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 Worship

Wednesday: 6 p.m.: Free Student Meal 7 p.m.: Wednesday Evening Service 7:45 p.m.: College Bible Study Student Center open daily: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

We are the home of the LCMS campus ministry at Indiana. Our mission is to serve all college students with the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. Located on Campus, we offer Christ-centered worship, Bible study and a community of friends gathered around God’s gifts of life, salvation and the forgiveness of sins through our Senior Jesus Christ.

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KMC Bloomington

234 N. Morton St. 812-318-1236 meditationinbloomington.org Instagram, Facebook, MeetUp -

@kadampameditationcenterbloomington

Weekly Meditation Classes:

Mon., Wed., Fri.: 12:15 - 12:45 p.m.

Tuesday: 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. - Noon

Retreats two Saturdays per month: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

See website for specifics.

Amidst school pressures, financial struggles and tense relationship dynamics, we need to focus our attention in a beneficial way through meditation. KMC Bloomington’s meditation classes give practical, ancient advice so you can learn to connect daily life experiences with wisdom perspectives and maintain mental peace.

Canterbury Mission

719 E. Seventh St. 812-822-1335 IUCanterbury.org

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Instagram & Twitter: @ECMatIU

Sunday: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

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

Tuesday: 12 p.m. - 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

Buddhist

Gaden KhachoeShing Monastery

2150 E. Dolan Rd. 812-334-3456 ganden.org facebook.com/ganden.org

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m.

Dedicated to preserving the Buddha’s teachings as transmitted through the Gelukpa lineage of Tibet, for the benefit of all beings. The lineage was founded by the great Master Je Tsonghkapa in the 15th century in Tibet.

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First Church of Christ, Scientist

2425 E. Third St. 812-332-0536 csmonitor.com bloomingtonchristianscience.com

Sunday: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

A free public reading room in the east wing of our church is open weekdays from noon until 2 p.m. Here you may read the award-winning Christian Science Monitor and other church literature. An attendant is glad to answer questions.

Bloomington Friends Meeting

3820 E. Moores Pike 812-336-4581 bloomingtonfriendsmeeting.org

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Sunday (in person and by Zoom) : 9:45 a.m., Hymn singing

10:30 a.m., Meeting for Worship

10:45 a.m., Sunday School (Children join in worship from 10:30-10:45)

11:30 a.m., Light Refreshments and

Fellowship

12:45 p.m., Often there is a second hour activity (see website)

Wednesday (Via Zoom) :

9 a.m., Midweek Meeting for worship

9:30 a.m., Fellowship

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

Peter Burkholder - Clerk burkhold@indiana.edu

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Jubilee

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

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Instagram: @jubileebloomington

Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Classic Worship 11:45 a.m., Contemporary Worship

Wednesday: 7:30 p.m., College & Young Adult Dinner

Jubilee is a Christ-centered community open and affirming to all. We gather on Wednesdays at First United Methodist (219 E. 4th St.) for free food, honest discussion, worship, and hanging out. Small groups, service projects, events (bonfires, game nights, book clubs, etc.), outreach retreats, and leadership opportunities all play a significant role in our rhythm of doing life together.

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Sunday: 10:40 a.m., Regular Services, Devotional Meetings. Please call or contact through our website for other meetings/activities

The Bahá'í Association of IU works to share the Teachings and Principles of the Founder, Bahá'u'lláh, that promote the "Oneness of Mankind" and the Peace and Harmony of the Planet through advancing the "security, prosperity, wealth and tranquility of all peoples."

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Rose House LuMin & St. Thomas Lutheran Church

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

@ St. Thomas Lutheran Church 3800 E. Third St.

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Devotions

@ Rose House LuMin 314 S. Rose Ave.

Rose House LuMin and St. Thomas Lutheran Church invite you to experience life together 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.

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Rev. Lecia Beck

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COURTESY PHOTO The bands pictured are The Drop (top left), Stagnant Pools (top right), MX-80 (bottom left), and Ativin (bottom right). All of the bands are vintage bands that were based in Bloomington.

Eskenazi fashion exhibit encapsulates womanhood

By Maria Irias mirias@iu.edu

“What is a woman?”

This is the question that inspired Dr. Jooyoung Shin, an assistant professor in fashion design at IU, to create “Alterity: The State of Being a Woman,” a collection that uses innovative design to draw attention to how women have been perceived over time. This twelve-piece fashion exhibit is open to the public from noon to 4 p.m. Mondays - Fridays at the Gayle Karch Cook Center in Maxwell Hall until Oct. 22. The Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design also notes there will be a closing reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 6.

Dr. Shin, a fashion researcher, educator and designer, moved from South Korea to the United States to pursue her studies in fashion. She said she often compares

and contrasts the Eastern and Western worlds across her collections, and “Alterity” is no exception.

“Part of the theme is rooted in my cultural heritage,” Dr. Shin said. “I was born in Korea, raised in Korea, but came here to study fashion, so what interested me as a researcher is how people from different cultures see things differently.”

The exhibition brings together both Eastern and Western design with the use of black and red fabrics and silhouettes each culture is known for. The entwinement of both these worlds’ dress system and ideals is present throughout the exhibit and given its depth, it can get complicated. However, Dr. Shin gave an example.

“When you compare Korean hanbok or the Japanese kimono or Chinese original qipao, they are very two-dimensional,” Dr. Shin

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

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

Sunday: 10 a.m.

We are an inclusive community of people who are diverse in thought and unified in spirit. We are an LGBTQIA+ welcoming and affirming congregation known for our excellent music and commitment to justice. Our worship services will not only lift your spirit, but also engage your mind. You are welcome!

Pastor Kyrmen Rea - Senior Pastor Pastor Sarah Lynne GershonStudent Associate Pastor Jan Harrington - Director of Music

Emmanuel Church

1503 W. That Rd. 812-824-2768 Emmanuelbloom.com

Instagram & Facebook: @EmmanuelBloomington

Sunday: 9:15 a.m., Fellowship

Sunday: 10 a.m., Worship

Groups: Various times

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

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

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

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

Bible Study: Available In House and on Zoom Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, Noon

Please come and worship with us. We are in training for reigning with Christ! Need a ride? Call our Church bus at 812-3271467 before 8 a.m. on Sunday

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Trinity Reformed Church

2401 S. Endwright Rd. 812-825-2684 trinityreformed.org

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Email: lucas@trinityreformed.org

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

Bible Study: 7 p.m. at the IMU

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

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said. “So, I thought the body was absent – compared to the Western dresses, you notice the garments are made to resemble the body or sometimes emphasize or exaggerate the body’s silhouette.”

The collection highlights the similarities between popular ideals that have suppressed women over time in both the Eastern and Western worlds.

“”Alterity” is not about East and West, but I think across both cultures, I wanted to represent how women have been perceived,” Dr. Shin said. The collection contains garments illustrating women’s strength, femininity and authority. The first design visitors see as they walk through the door is titled “Women are Already Strong.”

Mackenzie Mills, a junior and Dr. Shin’s research assistant, said Dr. Shin especially liked the

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

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Presbyterian Church (USA)

United Presbyterian Church 1701 E. Second St. 812-332-1850 upcbloomington.org

Sunday worship service: 10 a.m.

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

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

Cheryl Montgomery - Reverend Benjamin Watkins, PhD - Music Director Allen Pease - Event Coordinator & Secretary

Redeemer Community Church

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

Instagram & Twitter: @RedeemerBtown

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

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

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 Latterday Saints has four congregations in Bloomington—Three family wards and our young single adult branch for college students. This info is for the YSA Branch.

Weekday religious classes at 333 S Highland Ave, Bloomington IN 47401, next to campus.

More info at churchofjesuschrist.org.

mannequin in the “Women are Already Strong” display.

“When you were walking in, it almost was confronting you a little bit,” Mills said.

As Dr. Shin said in the exhibit’s description, women have always owned their bodies, no matter how hard society tries to entrap them. She quoted G.D. Anderson, an Australian feminist, as inspiration for the piece, “Women are Already Strong.” “Feminism isn’t about making women stronger,” Anderson said. “Women are already strong. It’s about changing how the world views that strength.”

The exhibit shines light on women’s strengths, while reminding visitors femininity does not have to be lost to have authority.

“In culture and society overall, I think women are at a disadvantage, and I think Jooyoung’s exhibit portrays women are not at

a disadvantage,” Marina Konstantinidis, a senior and teacher assistant to Dr. Shin, said. “They are the advantage, they have the upper hand, they are in control.”

So, what is a woman?

“My aim was to answer

Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington

2120 N. Fee Ln. 812-332-3695 uubloomington.org facebook.com/uubloomington

Sunday: 10:15 a.m.

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

Rev. Constance Grant - Lead Minister

Anabel Watson - Connections Coordinator

Unity of Bloomington

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

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

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

Doris Brinegar - Administrator Phyllis Wickliff -

Music Director

Mennonite Fellowship of Bloomington

2420 E. Third St. 812-646-2441 bloomingtonmenno.org

facebook.com/Mennonite-Fellowship-ofBloomington-131518650277524

Sunday: 5 p.m.

A welcoming, inclusive congregation providing a place of healing and hope as we journey together in the Spirit of Christ. Gathering for worship Sundays 5 p.m. in the Roger Williams room, First United Church. As people of God's peace, we seek to embody the Kingdom of God.

John Sauder - mfbjohn@gmail.com

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

Sunday: 10:30 a.m., Worship

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

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

Rev. Jessica Petersen-MutaiSenior Minister

that question, but through this long journey I realized that to answer the question, it requires more than just one exhibition, so I want to say it’s not complete,” Dr. Shin said. “I am still in the journey of finding that answer.”

Christ Community Church

503 S. High St. 812-332-0502 cccbloomington.org

facebook.com/christcommunitybtown

Instagram: @christcommunitybtown

Sunday: 9:15 a.m., Educational Hour 10:30 a.m., Worship Service

We are a diverse community of Christ-followers, including many IU students, faculty and staff. Together we are committed to sharing the redeeming grace and transforming truth of Jesus Christ in this college town.

Bob Whitaker - Senior Pastor

Adam deWeber - Worship Pastor

Dan Waugh - Adult Ministry Pastor

Christian Student Fellowship

1968 N. David Baker 812-332-8972 csfindiana.org

Instagram & Facebook: @csfindiana

Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Office

Thursday: 8 p.m., Worship Service

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

Ben Geiger - Lead campus minister

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

Church of Christ

825 W. Second St. 812-332-0501 facebook.com/w2coc

Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Bible Study 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m., Worship Wednesday: 7 p.m., Bible Study

We use no book, but the Bible. We have no creed but His Word within its sacred pages. God is love and as such we wish to share this joy with you. The comprehensive teaching of God's Word can change you forever.

John Myers - Preacher

City Church For All Nations

1200 N. Russell Rd. 812-336-5958 citychurchbloomington.org facebook.com/citychurchbtown

Instagram: @citychurchbtown

Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

Always check website for possible changes to service times.

City Church is a non-denominational multicultural, multigenerational church on Bloomington's east side. The Loft, our college ministry meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.