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IUSG members are pictured on Nov. 28, 2023, in Ballantine Hall. Former executive members share their experience within the IGNITE administration.

IUSG investigates accusations of antisemitism

IU Student Goverment is investigating the IGNITE administration, but the investigation was accused of bias By Salomé Cloteaux and Miranda Miller

objective throughout the investigation.

Following the resignation of five IU Student Government executive members, the IUSG Congressional Oversight and Finance Committee held three public hearings Nov. 28 – Dec. 3 to investigate accusations of antisemitism and the leadership style of the Student Body President Aaliyah Raji and Vice President Marsha Koda. The Oversight and Finance Committee members — including Committee Chair John Lane, Speaker of Congress Jack Tyndall, Recorder Aidan Chism, Parliamentarian Drew Yeager and representatives Justin Farajollah, Shane Sanders and Elizabeth Conley — subpoenaed and interviewed 11 students. The committee admitted publicly available evidence, such as emails and recordings, some of which were later sealed from the public. Two IUSG executive cabinet members not on the committee, who spoke with the Indiana Daily Student and asked to remain anonymous due to fears that revealing their identity would influence the outcome of the investigation, expressed concerns that some committee members were biased against the student body president and vice president and were not

The resignations and responses The oversight hearings come three weeks after two members of IU Student Government’s executive branch — former IUSG Treasurer Alex Kaswan and former Co-Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Makiah Pickett — resigned from their positions in a letter criticizing Raji and Koda for allegedly failing to address antisemitism on campus. In a statement responding to the allegations posted to IUSG’s Instagram account Nov. 15, Raji acknowledged the issue of antisemitism on IU’s campus and apologized for the unintended harm her words caused. The same day, U.S. Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana sent a letter to IU President Pamela Whitten about the resignations, saying that if IU condones antisemitism on campus, the university could lose access to federal funding. The IUSG Congressional Steering Committee posted a statement to the IUSG Instagram on Nov. 16 stating the Oversight and Finance Committee was blindsided by the resignations and would launch an investigation into the allegations. The next day, Raji and Koda recognized their failure to address the rise of

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antisemitism and promised to protect Jewish students from hate in a letter posted to IUSG’s Instagram. Before Kaswan and Pickett sent their letter, External Chief of Staff Patrick Lee and Internal Chief of Staff Abby DeArmitt resigned from their positions Nov. 12 and Nov. 10, respectively. In the oversight hearings, Lee and DeArmitt cited having different leadership styles from Raji and Koda as their main reason for resigning. Congressional Secretary Abigail Garrison also resigned Nov. 13. During the first hearing, she said she did not sign the letter with Pickett and Kaswan due to her own personal reasons; however, her thoughts about IUSG leadership, specifically Raji and Koda, and her reason for resigning are closely aligned with the contents of the letter. Before the first hearing Nov. 28, Hoosiers United Against Antisemitism posted a letter on Instagram calling for Raji to resign and for cabinet members who are allegedly “complicit in her antisemitism” to be removed. 16 Jewish student leaders from organizations on campus signed the joint statement. Allegations of antisemitism Concerns about Raji’s lack of knowledge about the experience of Jewish students began over the

summer, when on July 1, IUSG released a statement regarding the United States Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision, which listed all the culture centers on campus with the exception of IU Hillel and the LGBTQ+ Culture Center as resources for students. Raji said she only included culture centers that were based on race, but she later realized it was an unintentional mistake due to miseducation. When interviewed during the first hearing Nov. 28, former IUSG Treasurer Alex Kaswan said he was concerned about the exclusion of the two culture centers, and he had to have an uncomfortable conversation with Raji. “I had to explain to Aaliyah that Judaism was not only a religion but an ethnicity and that not all Jews are white,” Kaswan said at the oversight hearing. Kaswan, who is Jewish, said during the semester he spoke to IUSG leaders about antisemitism on campus, but when he saw that nothing had been planned to address this issue weeks later, he felt his concerns had been completely disregarded. It discouraged him from advocating for himself and other Jewish students, Kaswan said. Ethan Fine, a Jewish student and president of the Indiana Israel Public Affairs Committee, was also sub-

poenaed for an interview at the first hearing, during which he said the administration failed to reach out to any Jewish student groups — especially after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel — but met with other organizations, such as the Muslim Student Association and the Middle Eastern Student Association. He reached out to Raji on Oct. 25 to discuss the issues he had seen surrounding antisemitism on campus, Fine said. Fine, Raji and Lee were present at the meeting Oct. 25. In his interview, Fine said he viewed Lee’s presence as an “intimidation tactic” by Raji. He mentioned a post Lee had shared on social media, which he described as “Hamas propaganda.” During his interview at the third hearing, Lee clarified he was only at the meeting to take notes and offer solutions to Fine’s concerns. He also explained he was just sharing information about the war — information which did not come from Hamas — on his personal Instagram story. Raji said she was glad Fine felt comfortable coming to her to express his concerns at the meeting. She said he gave examples of what was going on in the Jewish community and asked for support. During the meeting, Lee said he suggested IUSG host an event addressing

antisemitism, and Fine was receptive to the idea. When Lee briefly spoke about it to Raji, she said he could pursue the idea, but she would not herself. In his interview, Fine said his biggest concern was that he had heard students on campus saying that Jewish students were “playing the victim.” This same rhetoric was used by Raji about Abby Rose, a Jewish student and vice president of Chabad, during the Oct. 30 Congress meeting when Rose was sworn in as the Chabad representative in Congress. In that Oct. 30 meeting, Congress discussed the committee of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s advocacy agenda, which outlined its priorities for the legislative session including reducing antisemitism on campus. When another representative said the section about antisemitism should also mention Islamophobia, Rose argued it should be added to the agenda but in a different section. Because of the prevalence of antisemitism on campus for many years, she said, it deserved its own section. Raji then told Pickett that Rose was “playing the victim.” In her testimony, Raji admitted to and apologized for making the hurtful comment. SEE IUSG, PAGE 4

One dead after shooting in Bloomington early Dec. 3 morning By Madelyn Hanes mrhanes@iu.edu

A Bloomington resident was killed and one was wounded after a shooting at a large house party in Bloomington near campus early Sunday morning. The suspect was remanded. According to the Bloomington Police Department news release, around 2 a.m. Dec. 3 BPD responded to the 500 Block of S. Park Ave. regarding a report of weapon

related call. According to the release, bystanders exiting a large house party told officers someone had been shot. Officers located the victim, a 23-year-old Bloomington man, who had a gunshot wound to his chest. The officers began life saving measures but were unsuccessful and the victim died from his injuries, according to the release. Officers also located a second victim, a 19-year-

old Bloomington man, with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment and his injuries were deemed not lifethreatening. After interviewing witnesses who stated the suspect was a larger-build white male, BPD spread identifying information to all officers. An Indiana State Police trooper performed a traffic stop on a vehicle shortly after the shooting with a passenger who matched the suspect

description. The man was identified as 21-year-old Linton, Indiana resident Isaiah Ramos. The trooper located a handgun inside the vehicle and all three individuals in the vehicle were detained and transported to BPD for interviews. According to the release, detectives responded to the scene of the shooting and interviewed multiple witnesses, where they learned Ramos and the two other individuals in the vehicle were

denied entry into the party because one of the individuals had a visible handgun in their waistband. After the three men demanded entry into the party, a physical altercation began which made its way into a nearby alley. At that time, witnesses stated Ramos began firing a handgun into the crowd. One of the individuals in the vehicle stopped by the Indiana State Police trooper told investigators he believed he had been shot but did not suffer from

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any injuries. At the conclusion of the interviews, Ramos was transported to Monroe County Jail and was preliminarily charged with murder and criminal recklessness. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available for release at the time, according to the press release. BPD requests that anyone with any further information about the shooting call Detective Rob Shrake at (812)339-4477.

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Art + Horses mixes art and animals By Haley Ryan

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When Todd Burkhardt retired from the army in 2019, the transition from active duty to civilian life was extremely difficult, he said. Burkhardt said his self-worth was tied to the work he did in the military and as an officer, and then it was all gone. “The transition was hard, and I felt very isolated, and I became depressed,” Burkhardt said. The former Army ROTC director at IU was able to find a job at IU’s Center for Rural Engagement, where he is currently the director of campus partnerships. Burkhardt was working with an art therapist at the Eskenazi Museum of Art who suggested that he and his team come to the museum for open studio. “And there was something about it,” Burkhardt said. “There was something about being given prompts and working through various different art mediums and engaging on the paper where you know, you were the master of whatever you wanted to create, whether it was dark or light, or if it was blended and smeared or pristine.” Burkhardt said he told the art therapist, Lauren Daugherty, that if art could help him then it could maybe help other veterans. So, they started Creative Arts for Veterans three years ago and have traveled across the state doing engagements for free, including events at prisons, an Oktoberfest celebration and a film screening. In addition to in-person events, Burkhardt sat down with Daugherty, John Kessler, an associate professor in the School of Social Work, a graphic designer and some interns to create a take-home version, known as the CAV book. The book comes with an art kit and can be mailed anywhere in the U.S. for free to any veteran, current service members and veteran service providers, Burkhardt

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The Delta Upsilon house is pictured March 23, 2023. The IU chapter of Delta Upsilon was suspended by the Delta Upsilon Board of Directors Nov. 27, 2023, for endangering others and hazing.

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Employees of People and Animals Learning Services lead a client on horseback at PALS Therapy in Bloomington. The Art + Horses program is a collaboration between Creative Arts for Vets and People and Animals Learning Services.

said. CAV has mailed over 5000 books to 40 states since March 2023. The Art + Horses program, which is a collaboration between CAV and People and Animals Learning Services, combines the calming activities of painting and interacting with horses. One thing Burkhardt said he discovered from doing events for CAV for three years is that the social dynamic and the connectedness between veterans is extremely important. “Anybody who served in the military, you are part of a team, you have a purpose, you have a task, you know how you fit into that just like a player on a basketball, soccer, football team,” Burkhardt said. “And when you leave service, it can be really hard and challenging because the team you were a part of is no more and you've been separated, maybe alienated.” Another thing he discovered, Burkhardt said, is the importance of engaging in an art-based wellness experience to get its benefits along with the benefits of mindfulness and creation. The third part, Burkhardt said, is not only engaging in

art but also engaging with horses. The horses, he said, have been trained to work in an environment with various types of people. “A horse is a herd animal, and they are an animal of prey and so they're hypervigilant, hypersensitive and so are a lot of veterans,” Burkhardt said. All of CAV’s experiences with horses, Burkhardt said, are non-riding, so they do various things including interactions, grooming, petting, giving commands, walking the horse around an obstacle course or painting horses. A lot of people, Burkhardt said, come out of these events enjoying mindfulness, exposure, the ability to connect with other veterans, working on art, talking about art and working with the horses. Pat Carroll, an army veteran and PALS volunteer and employee, said his most impactful experience with the program is getting to be with his fellow veterans and being able to facilitate interacting with the horses. Carroll said he is usually holding a horse when it’s time for participants to

put designs on the horses and, for him, it’s a matter of facilitating with fellow veterans how the horse reacts and what to do and not do. “But also, just sort of seeing the pleasure and the happiness that kind of comes from that and so to me, that's the big thing,” Carroll said. Justin Morseth, an army veteran, said his experience has been one of camaraderie and togetherness with other veterans in the community he didn’t know before. While painting designs on the horse, Morseth said he thought he was channeling his emotions to the animal, and he felt that it was absorbing his emotions for him. In this way, Morseth said, he doesn’t have to feel an uncomfortable feeling, outwardly emotional, which he believes the military and combat contributed to. “When I have an animal that I'm connected with, you know, I don't have to outwardly show my emotions or anything, he or she, whatever animal is feeling it, so I think that's the biggest thing I get out of it," Morseth said. "Just kind of think of it as a release.”

Delta Upsilon suspended for endangering others By Jack Forrest jhforres@iu.edu

The IU chapter of Delta Upsilon was suspended by the Delta Upsilon Board of Directors Nov. 27 for endangering others and hazing, according to the IU Office of Student Life. The fraternity had been placed on cease and desist twice in the last year, including on March 20 for hazing and Oct. 11 for endangering others and hazing. The fraternity was previously set to be on disciplinary probation by IU from Jan. 1, 2024 through May 5, 2025. Prior to its suspension, Delta Upsilon faced disciplinary probation five times since 2019. Delta Upsilon was on disciplinary probation from Nov. 30, 2020 through Dec. 17, 2021 for endangering others, failure to comply with university and county COVID-19 directives and non-compliance with the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life policies. The fraternity was again placed on disciplinary probation from Feb. 24

through May 24, 2022 for failing to comply with the directions of authorized university officials in the performance of their duties and non-compliance with OSFL policies. According to Delta Upsilon’s by-laws, with a two-third majority, the Board of Directors can vote to suspend any chapter for violations of its policies and procedures. This includes policies on hazing, alcohol, and fire, health and safety. Any member or alumni member of the IU chapter can appeal the suspension at the next Assembly of Trustees, whose decision will be final. The next Assembly of Trustees will be Aug. 2-4, 2024, in Atlanta, Ga., at Delta Upsilon’s annual Leadership Institute. According to IU’s definitions of disciplinary statutes, a suspended chapter is required to cease and desist all activities and disband. There are currently nine organizations on suspension, including Delta Upsilon, four on cease and desist and three on voluntary resolution agreements.

Bloomington partners with Duke Energy for a community mural By Olivia Franklin

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The City of Bloomington is partnering with Duke Energy to paint a mural on the wall of the Duke Energy Substation at W. 11th Street and N. Rogers Street. The draft design was finalized in late September, and the mural will be painted in spring 2024. Holly Warren, assistant director for the arts and interim director of the Economic and Sustainable Development Commission in Bloomington, said the walls around the substation started to get tagged with graffiti, so Duke Energy reached out and asked if the city would consider starting this type of project. Warren said she met with Liz Irwin, government and community relations manager at Duke Energy, and had lunch with some representatives of the Duke Energy Foundation to kick off the partnership. The Duke Energy Foundation is a philanthropic organization that supports communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. “I gave them an overview about how public art works in Bloomington and they were blown away,” Warren said. “It made me really happy to see their reaction to our catalog of public art, and I guess they liked it so much they wrote me back a few days later saying they were

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Duke Energy substation is pictured Dec. 5, 2023, on Rogers Street. The City of Bloomington and Duke Energy finalized a draft design for murals by local artists in September 2023.

going to give us $25,000 to kick this project off.” The Duke Energy Foundation presented the city with a check during a ceremony Nov. 30. Mayor John Hamilton, Warren and Kim Vogelgesang, foundation manager at Duke Energy, each made statements during the ceremony. The $25,000 from the Duke Energy Foundation will go toward the project’s materials, supplies and ongoing maintenance costs, according to a City of Bloomington news

release. Warren said once there was funding for the project, she wanted to ensure the community was involved in choosing what would be on the walls. She said the city held community workshops to hear what Bloomington community members wanted to see from the project and the answers ranged from depictions of nature, historic homes in Bloomington neighborhoods, the feral cat community and a reflection of the diversity on

Bloomington. The outline for the mural includes paintings of insects, plants, cats, historic homes and diversity to meet all of the requests. A preliminary design of the mural is available on the city news release. “We just wanted a team of artists to take those themes and come up with a really cool idea,” Warren said. “We knew because of the size of those walls that one artist could not do it by themselves.” The mural concept was

designed by local artists Eric Agyemang-Dua Jr., Eva Allen, Su A Chae and Caitlyn Clark. These artists were chosen by local stakeholders including artists, arts administrators, residents of nearby neighborhoods Maple Heights and Crestmont and members of the Bloomington Arts Commission. There are 12 panels that are 8 feet by 16 feet that make up the walls of the substation. Since there are four artists, each is going to take three panels. The artists

will prime the walls and create an outline of the piece so community members can come and fill in their own section of the mural. The community painting day will be in spring 2024 and free for everyone. “I’m thrilled to see this design by four local artists that reflects the spirit and the vision of the local community,” Hamilton said in the news release. “The mural will be a meaningful and dynamic addition to the neighborhood and to all who pass by.” Irwin said there were a lot of people at Duke Energy involved in the conversation about the project. She said the conversation started at a local level, but the decision was made at a higher level. “If there is a situation where graffiti happens, Duke Energy has to send people to have that painted over. And so, they are very hopeful that by having this art on the walls, it will prevent some of that graffiti and keep our guys focused on keeping the power on,” Irwin said. Irwin said the City of Bloomington has been a wonderful partner throughout the entire process. “I think it's a really great example of partnership with a utility, local government and surrounding communities to create a piece that will bring joy, beauty and visitors to the neighborhood for years to come,” Irwin said.

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City redesigns Miller-Showers Park monolith By Olivia Franklin

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The City of Bloomington announced Nov. 30 the Bicentennial Gateway Project at Miller-Showers Park has been redesigned with feedback that was collected through 2023. The City of Bloomington rescheduled site improvements for the construction of the project from fall 2023 to the spring of 2024, according to a City of Bloomington press release. The change in plans comes after the original structure, described as a monolith by some members of the public, faced criticism from Bloomington residents. Some expressed disappointment at the lack of communication between the city’s parks and recreation department and the public. The new concept includes stacked limestone approximately 10 ft tall with letters that spell out “Bloomington” mounted on it. However, this concept is not final. The city will collect additional public feedback and suggestions for design updates through Dec. 15. The gateway was originally planned to be 40 feet tall with LED lights illuminating “Bloomington” to welcome people to the city, according to a City of Bloomington press release.

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An artist rendering shows the proposed North Gateway monolith. The City of Bloomington announced Thursday the Bicentennial Gateway Project at Miller-Showers Park has been redesigned with feedback that was collected throughout 2023.

The project will be installed on the north side of Miller-Showers Park between College Avenue, Walnut Street and the Old

State Road 37 crossover. According to the announcement, the city has set aside $1.25 million for the project through its Bicentennial

Bond. Along with the new gateway, the city will add new sidewalks, curb ramps, reconstructed pedestrian

refuge, local limestone blocks, native plants and native trees in the area. People can give feedback on the project through

a form, by emailing the Parks and Recreation department at parks@bloomington.in.gov or calling them at (812) 349-3700.

Judge dismisses Attorney General’s lawsuit against TikTok By Madelyn Hanes mrhanes@iu.edu

An Allen County Superior Court Judge dismissed the State of Indiana’s lawsuit against popular video sharing app TikTok on Nov. 29. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed two separate lawsuits against TikTok and its parent company Byte Dance in December 2022 alleging TikTok violated state consumer protection and child safety laws. According to a press release from the Attorney General's Office, Rokita alleged TikTok exposes children to sexual content, profanity and drug references. Rokita sought civil penalties against TikTok up to $5,000 per security or child safety violation and emergency injunctive relief. This was the first time

a state has sued the platform. Shortly after Rokita filed the lawsuit, Montana's Attorney General Austin Knudsen imposed a statewide ban on TikTok. However, a federal judge in Montana halted the ban Nov. 30. Similar lawsuits are pending in Arkansas and Utah. Dozens of states including Indiana are also suing Instagram's parent company Meta over the addictive features that harm youth mental health. Last December, TikTok's lawyers arguedthe state court had no jurisdiction to rule on the case because it cannot prove the app is specifically targeting Indiana residents and the charges should fall under federal jurisdiction. In June, TikTok's lawyers requested the case be moved to federal court, but U.S. District Court Judge Holly Brady denied

the request, stating the federal court would not take jurisdiction of the complaint. According to court documents, TikTok has approximately 100 million users in the United States. Almost a year after Rokita filed the lawsuit, Allen County Superior Court Judge Jennifer DeGroote ruled TikTok has not violated Indiana’s laws and the court does not have jurisdiction over TikTok, according to court documents. DeGroote ruled that, because the app is free to download, it does not violate Indiana consumer transaction law. Additionally, DeGroote ruled that TikTok's statements were not deceptive as a matter of law. According to Indiana Capital Chronicle, Rokita’s office is considering appellate options.

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The TikTok logo is displayed on a student’s phone on April 19, 2023. Allen County Superior Court ruled the company did not violate state law.

Mock trial team places 10th at GAMTI By Isaac Perlich iperlich@iu.edu

IU’s A mock trial team placed 10th out of 24 teams at Great American Mock Trial Invitational in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 2-3. This was the team’s first invitation to the tournament. Great American Mock Trial Invitational, GAMTI, was hosted by the University of Virginia. It was the 20th annual tournament and the first held in Washington, D.C. since the COVID-19 pandemic. Two rounds were held Saturday, Dec. 2, and two more rounds were held Sunday, Dec. 3. IU junior Adelaide Young Brust and senior Ana Gaston won outstanding witness awards, and sophomore Sophia Gershman won an outstanding attorney award. This season’s A team has four other competitors: Audrey Engel, Maddie Mischak, Isabelle Arnold and Madison Rossillo. Arnold and Rossillo are both captains. IU has two other teams, Goose and Meatball, which also compete in tournaments throughout the year. According to the American Mock Trial Association, or AMTA, over 400 colleges and universities have mock trial teams. An estimated 7,300 undergraduate students compete each year. Teams generally consist

of eight to 10 students, and cases alternate between civil and criminal cases each year. This year’s case was criminal. “Mock trial is fundamentally exactly what it sounds like. It’s a fake trial that you put on,” Karen Sun, GAMTI’s tournament director, said. Sun is a senior at the University of Virginia studying political and social thought and history and is a four-year competitor on the university’s A mock trial team. She said mock trial rounds consist of opening speeches, case presentations and cross-examinations. A team wins a round by winning the most points from a judge. “It's through your speeches, through your witnesses and through your cross-examinations that you build an argument throughout the round,” Sun said. Gaston, a competitor on IU’s A team, said mock trial is a learning experience for students, regardless of major or career plans. “It is an activity that helps students build argumentation skills,” she said. She said mock trial is an opportunity for students to learn about rules of evidence, how to make objections and write components of a trial. “You learn about the law, but you also improve acting and public speaking

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IU junior Adelaide Young Brust, senior Ana Gaston and sophomore Sophia Gershman pose with Great American Mock Trial Invitational awards on Dec. 3, 2023, in Washington, D.C. IU’s A mock trial team finished 10th out of 24 teams.

skills,” she said. IU’s A team is ranked 40th in the 2023-24 AMTA Team Power Rankings this year, which includes over 250 teams from college and universities across the country. The team placed second at three previous invitationals this season: the Golden Dome Invitational at the University of Notre Dame Oct. 7-8, the Happy Valley Invitational at Penn State University Oct. 21-22 and Badger the Witness at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Nov. 18-19. IU will compete in the Great Chicago Fire Invitational at the University of Chicago Jan. 20-21 and host the Hoosier Hoedown Jan. 27-28 before competing at regionals.

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Cars drive under the Canopy of Lights on Nov. 28, 2010, in downtown Bloomington. There are a variety of musical and community events throughout December.

Three Bloomington events to check out this holiday season

By Caroline Geib

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There is no better way to take a break from studying for final exams than to indulge in holiday cheer. Here are some upcoming holiday events in Bloomington. Live holiday music Every Thursday in December, Cardinal Spirits will be celebrating the season with live and local holiday music from 7-9 p.m. Artists include Katie and Daniel DiMarino, Ryo Kaneko, Busman’s Holiday and David James. This event will feature Cardinal Spirits’ full

dinner menu along with a holiday cocktail menu. This event is free to attend and is for those 21 and older. Gingerbread House Workshop The Indiana Memorial Union’s Sugar and Spice will be hosting gingerbread house workshops in Alumni Hall at the IMU from 1-4 p.m. Dec. 9. Along with the festive craft, Sugar and Spice will also provide cookies and drinks. For non-assembled houses, the price is $75 for the first house and $30 for additional houses. For pre-assembled hous-

es, the cost is $90 for the first house and $45 for additional houses. Straight No Chaser: Sleighin’ it Tour Indiana University's Straight No Chaser is returning to campus at the IU Auditorium as a part of their Sleighin’ it Tour at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13. The group, which has sold more than 1.5 million concert tickets worldwide, will feature many holiday a cappella classics and humor, according to the event posting. Tickets start at $43 for general public and $29 for students. Tickets are available for purchase.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In a separate incident, former Co-Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Makiah Pickett alleged that in an argument with Raji in the IUSG office, Raji had wrongfully called her Islamophobic when she was only trying to uphold principles of equity and inclusion. This argument stemmed from the incidents of bias and antisemitism referenced in Kaswan and Pickett’s letter. Raji denied calling Pickett Islamophobic during the hearing. At the second hearing, President of IU Hillel Rachel Applefield was interviewed, and she shared information about a phone call that she had with Koda over Thanksgiving break that made her uncomfortable. In this call, Applefield alleges Koda said Pickett was “manipulating” her and Raji and that Pickett joined their election campaign because she was trying to get the “Black vote.” Koda, Raji and Tinsley respond to allegations In their opening statement during the third hearing, both Raji and Koda spoke about the intersectionality of their identities as Black, female leaders, which they said fueled criticism against them. Raji was criticized for mentioning this in her Nov. 15 letter too. “I have been alleged of playing the race card,” Koda said. “And to this I agree: if pulling the race card means expressing my frustrations with the microaggressions I face on a day-to-day basis, if pulling the race card means being called aggressive or falling into other hurtful stereotypes, if pulling the race card means being used for my identity when it benefits specific individuals and organizations in certain areas. So to individuals, I'm playing the race card, but to me, this is how I struggled to exist in my day-

to-day environment. I will never understand what your personal experiences are — but please do not invalidate mine.” For about two weeks during the month of October, Koda said she was medically excused from academics and extracurriculars. She apologized that her absence, as well as her need for education, left the Jewish community feeling unsupported, and she promised to do better. “The purpose of IUSG is to advocate on your behalf for positive change at Indiana University,” Koda said. “I apologize to the Jewish community, and any community we have let down during your time of need. I promise to rebuild these bridges and work tirelessly to restore the community’s faith in me as vice president and in IUSG as a whole.” While taking accountability for her shortcomings, Koda said she and other student leaders lacked institutional support and guidance to navigate this unprecedented issue. “We are student leaders, but we are also students,” Koda said. “I quite frankly have never encountered anything of this magnitude in my life.” In response, Drew Yeager, an Oversight and Finance Committee member, asked her if she was aware that “the situation has potentially put the university’s federal funding in jeopardy” — referring to Banks’ letter to Whitten — and if she believes that staying in office is the best thing she can do for IU students. He asked the same question to Raji during her interview the same day. Raji said Banks’ letter had no factual basis. She also said she is committed to education and personal growth to learn from this situation. “Nobody comes into leadership roles having all

of the answers and knowing everything,” Raji said. “But we are in these roles to learn and work alongside others to better ourselves and the community, and that’s what I have been doing.” Raji said she recognized a flaw in IUSG’s historic tendency to only react to incidents on campus, emphasizing her administration’s aim to shift from a responsive to proactive approach. At the last hearing, the committee also interviewed Cooper Tinsley, director of Academic Affairs and acting chief of staff. He said his reason for remaining in office was his commitment to the responsibilities of his position and commitment to the student body. Following the resignation of the treasurer, IUSG was fiscally frozen until acting treasurer Neha Tokala, a member of the Board of Finance, was appointed. Tinsley said he took on the role of acting chief of staff to ensure advocacy directors could still continue their work. Tinsley also said he had felt that the actions alleged against the student body president and the vice president were not deliberate and came from a place of ignorance and a lack of education. “They have done their best,” Tinsley said. “I don’t believe that you can expect any student leader to respond perfectly and be able to proactively act on all plausible identities on campus, because you’re right, we do have a rich community at IU.” Committee member Shane Sanders asked Tinsley if Raji had offered him the position of acting chief of staff based on his Jewish identity to make up for her failure to give a voice to Jewish students. Tinsley said he was given the role based on merits, and he clarified Raji had not failed to represent Jewish

students. Later, in response to claims that Raji had called this situation a “personal vendetta” from Pickett, Tinsley responded both Raji and Pickett said that.

people. Additionally, DeArmitt said she felt that overall, her voice and many of her concerns had not been heard during her time as chief of staff.

Differences in leadership style In his interview, Lee echoed Raji’s disappointment with the organization’s reactive tendency, which he said has been the pattern for many years. He said he has been part of IUSG for the past four years, and during this time he has seen little to no effort to address antisemitism on campus. “This moment offers us a unique opportunity to make a meaningful and structural change, to establish a foundation, in writing, for years to come that IUSG is a leader on campus when it comes to fighting and education against antisemitism,” Lee said. While IUSG’s lack of proactivity isn’t new, it was leadership differences and underlying conflicts between the student body president and vice president, and the co-chiefs of staff that led Lee to step away from the organization, he said. He cited a discrepancy in their level of commitment to the organization and different perceived expectations of the president and vice president role. He clarified he had not seen or heard of Kaswan and Pickett’s resignation letter when he resigned himself. DeArmitt was also unaware of the letter when she verbally resigned Nov. 10 due to alleged ineffective leadership, after a month of consideration. DeArmitt explained that with the events that have come out of the letter, she does not agree with the portrayal of the president. However, she does mention that regardless of Raji’s intent, her words still hurt

Concerns of bias in the committee’s investigation After the first two hearings, an anonymous executive cabinet member said he was concerned some committee members weren’t conducting the investigation objectively and seemed to have made up their mind before the hearings. He said nine people were originally subpoenaed — two of those were Raji and Koda; the other seven were members of IUSG who took issue with Raji and Koda’s leadership style, accused them of antisemitism or both. The interviewees were clearly loaded to one side, he said, even after Tinsley and Applefield were later subpoenaed. His initial reservation stemmed from Fine’s subpoena. Out of the original subpoenas, Fine was the only one who was not a member of IUSG, and the only way he was publicly involved in the situation was through his posts on X, formerly known as Twitter. A few committee members were hesitant to subpoena Tinsley and admit evidence he sent them, the cabinet member said, even though Tinsley would be able to provide a unique perspective as a Jewish student working closely with Raji and Koda. On the other hand, the cabinet member said, the committee quickly voted to subpoena Applefield. Finally, he claimed some members acted unprofessionally during the hearings — rather than pay attention or ask questions, they would eat snacks, laugh and talk to each other. To him, this indicated a lack of understanding of the ramifications of

the investigation and a disregard for the safety of those involved. The public nature of the investigation and criticisms against Raji and Koda were seriously affecting people close to the situation, he said. Another executive cabinet member said she had concerns about bias since hearing the questions some committee members asked at the first hearing. They alleged questions were leading and intentionally set up to prompt the interviewee to provide a desired answer. She mentioned one line of questioning, which was asked to each interviewee. The questions included “Are you aware that between 10 and 12% of the student population at IU Bloomington identifies as Jewish? Are you aware of the historic presence of, and particularly in the last three years, of violent antisemitism on campus including vehicular attacks, verbal assaults and vandalism? Do you believe that President Raji and Vice President Koda have truly represented the ‘rich tapestry of identities’ on this campus, including the Jewish students. Do you believe that President Raji and Vice President Koda are capable of striving to create an inclusive and diverse community?” Committee Chair John Lane said he and the committee have no comments about these claims at this time as they are still in the investigatory process. What’s next? The committee met Dec. 5 to deliberate about the testimonies at the three hearings but did not reach any formal decision. They will meet again Dec. 10, Lane said. In a letter Tinsley wrote to the committee on behalf of Raji and Koda, he requested the investigation's final report be published by Dec. 16.

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Being an activist is more than an infographic Gentry Keener (she/her) is a junior studying journalism and political science.

Let’s be honest: sometimes it feels like the world is a dumpster fire and there is nothing we can do to solve all of the problems that arise on a day-to-day basis. I get that. I feel it too. Sometimes, I wake up, and it is all I can do to be the good, informed citizen I am and read the news because I know what it is going to say. “There have been more mass shootings than days in 2023,” or “Kentucky senator freezes during another interview” or “The beginning of World War III?” How are we supposed to fix all of the problems at once and not let any of them fall to the back? I get it. I really do. It’s overwhelming. However, as I sit and tap through my Instagram stories throughout the day, I see infographic after infographic of people claiming to be activists. Here’s the thing though; unless you are an influencer or celebrity with thousands of followers watching that story, the infographic is doing little to nothing. The majority of people who are watching your post have seen the same infographic at least a dozen times. There are good odds that if they didn’t read it the 12 times before, number 13 isn’t going to be much different. You are never going to convince somebody to care over Instagram. Infographics are good for one thing: the spread of information. They often compartmentalize informa-

tion into easily digestible fragments that give information in a quick and snappy medium. It’s great for those who are trying to understand topics as complex as new legislature, an international conflict or issues with complicated historical context. In reality, however, they don’t do more than that. By no means am I encouraging you to stop re-posting infographics, but you can’t call yourself an activist if that is all you are doing for a cause. I understand not everybody is in the position to donate money, but there are a handful of other ways to get involved and make a true difference in the cause you are trying to support. For example, the easiest is petitions. For any cause, there are probably a dozen petitions going around trying to gather signatures to show the government or organization responsible for the problem that the people don’t stand for it. It makes a request and gathers signatures to back it up. All you have to do is sign them. In the digital age, it is as simple as clicking a link and writing your name down. Liking and sharing on social media is still a great way to be an activist, so long as you are selective with what you share. Petition links are a great thing to post all over your social media accounts. Same with links to donation sites. Just because you can’t donate doesn’t mean your friends and family can’t. Organizations such as the Human Rights Campaign and Amnesty International are always accepting dona-

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tions and their mission is more focused on human right violations rather than one specific topic. However, with a little bit of research you can find a trustworthy organization to donate to. There are certain organizations that are known nationwide for a reason. March for Our Lives, Habitat for Humanity, National Network for Abortion Funds are all household names that have made big impacts on human rights violations. Look at the organization’s impact page. It will help you understand where your money is going and if the organization is making a difference. Another way to truly make a difference in your

cause is to get out and protest. It is your right as a citizen of the United States to go out and peacefully protest something that you disagree with or believe to be an injustice. Go out and make your voice heard. Email and call your local officials. Demand change and hold elected officials accountable. Volunteer for an organization that supports your cause. Most organizations supporting human rights causes or any other cause are most likely non-profits and are in need of a hand. They will always accept help, and it provides you with an opportunity to get out and help while also learning more about the cause.

All of these are great ways to get involved and do a lot more than a mindless like and repost. Because let’s be honest, did you even read the infographic all the way through? Probably not. It can seem scary and intimidating to take larger steps towards activism, but it’s either that or sit back and watch the world go up in flames. It is our job as citizens to stay informed on the world around us and to take action when things aren’t right. Start simple; sign a few petitions, have an open conversation with friends or family, hear others out, share factual information with others. Don’t feel pressure to do it all. As mentioned at the

beginning, it can feel overwhelming to solve world peace. It’s not possible to tackle it all. It’s difficult to decide which cause to devote your time to but remember that you are only one person. Maybe choose the timeliest issue going on now. Currently, it is likely the Palestine and Israel conflict. Maybe choose the issue that affects you the most, so for me, it would be women’s rights such as reproductive freedom. Don’t let the darkness of the world consume you, but don’t sit back and watch it happen. Get up and make your voice heard. That’s the beauty of a democracy. gekeener@iu.edu

JACK’S JAMS

Bloomington needs more balanced housing options Jack Davis (he/him) is a freshman studying journalism.

Finding a place to live as a college student can be difficult. You look at apartment after apartment searching for the perfect place to call home for the next few years. However, that place is often expensive. Bloomington needs a better balance between expensive luxury apartments and more affordable apartments with fewer amenities located close to campus. The apartments popping up near and around campus over the last few years seem built for students who are looking for lots of extras. At The Standard apartments you can find nonessential amenities like rock climbing walls and movie theaters. Even pet grooming spas can be found in these newer apartment complexes. These extras come at a high price

and, while great for those who can afford them, do not service the needs of many college students on a budget. I’ve lived in Bloomington my entire life and the skyline didn’t always include these giant, shiny new apartments. Most were small complexes the average college student or family could afford. They were only a few stories tall. And they provided what most of us needed — a bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchen. In some cases, even a small pool which, as a child, seemed like a great luxury when you visited a friend. As I’ve suggested, highend apartments aren’t just expensive for students, but for everyone. According to a 2020 Bloomington Housing Study, many neighborhoods are pay more than 30% of their income to housing. More than 60% of renter households and nearly 30%

of owner households in Bloomington are cost burdened.” The study also found the biggest shortage in housing is for people making less than $25,000. So, what’s the solution to the issue? It’s not creating more gigantic luxury apartment complexes with basketball courts and tanning beds. Many students can’t afford to pay $1,200-$1,500 per bedroom. And students shouldn’t need to go into deeper debt to live comfortably. We need simpler housing options where college students have their basic living needs met with easy access to campus and without breaking the bank. It’s time for a change. Bloomington, and the developers from out of town who are responsible for these student-focused complexes, should begin to focus more on housing affordability and

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less on building size and profit. They should create plans that benefit our entire community, not just those who can afford to live in a complex that seems more like a resort than an apartment building. It’s understandable that students who can afford higher rent prices may want access to extra amenities. But more attention needs to

be paid to the students who cannot and struggle to find a home in a location near campus. All students deserve access to quality housing. Bloomington’s affordable housing incentive requires the leasing company make at least 15% of the units affordable for people making 120% or less of the area’s median income. But these apartments are largely developed for un-

dergraduate students and not for the rest of the community. While anyone may be able to move into these apartments, would parents with two or three children want to live in a place primarily occupied by students? Would a Ph.D. graduate student be able to afford to live here? My guess is probably not.

independent. The world’s economic conditions affect everything, yes, but the superstructure affects the superstructure as well. Art is influenced by politics, and vice-versa; the same can be said of religion, for example, or, as Woolf spent much time discussing in her essay, education, too. At one point, she discusses Jane Austen’s 1813 masterpiece, “Pride and Prejudice.” Austen did not have a room of her own to write in, only a common sittingroom. In this common room, Woolf said, Austen would often hide her manuscripts as others walked in, ashamed of the act of writing them — remember, she was living in a time when women weren’t expected to write much more than letters. And while this story may be apocryphal, one truth remains: Austen chose to publish the novel, along with her other popular novels, anonymously. “Would ‘Pride and Prejudice’ have been a better novel if Jane Austen had not thought it necessary to hide her manuscript from visitors?” Woolf wondered. In the end, she came to the conclusion that, despite the

alleged troubles Austen had whilst writing it, “Pride and Prejudice” remained a landmark, masterful work among the canon of feminine literature. This was because, she argued, Austen had written in a way that was uniquely feminine — she had taken advantage of the fact cultural hegemony is maintained through art and rejected ideology, gaining control of her own. All this for a novel that is never, as my professor would put it, explicitly or even implicitly “ideological.” Disney may abandon their practice of social messaging. Whether or not they should isn’t the point. But their works will remain political regardless. Marvel will almost certainly continue to receive funding and approval from the United States Armed Forces. The Walt Disney Company will continue to monopolize the film industry and uphold capitalist hegemony. Bob Iger, and every bourgeoise elitist working for his company, have a room of their own to maintain the economic base of society, and there is nothing more political than that.

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All art is political, full stop Joey Sills (he/him) is a junior studying English and political science.

It’s been a terrible year for The Walt Disney Company. Bob Iger, the conglomerate’s CEO, has to contend with the fact that, for his baby’s 100th birthday, he’s been given nothing but box office flops — besides Pixar’s “Elemental” and Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” every film on Disney’s roster this past year has been a disappointment critically and commercially. In other words, things are looking very, very bad for the Mouse and his associates. There’s an entire research paper to be written in determining and explaining why this is the case, but Iger himself has a few theories: from the alleged inattentiveness of certain films during the COVID-19 pandemic to the company’s proliferation of sequels. And, in an apparent nod to reactionaries touting the “go woke, go broke” mantra, Iger also said the studio’s films have been too focused on messaging. Simply put, Disney has been too political. This is a common argument among conservatives,

not just toward Disney but toward the film industry — and, really, the entire art industry as a whole: films (and music, television, books, etc.) are “too political” nowadays. Nobody goes to the movie theater to be preached to. We want to be entertained; if we wanted politics we’d turn on CSPAN. But, this line of thinking doesn’t take into account the basic fact that all art, whether we want it to be or not, is inherently political. Full stop. There are no exceptions. In my Introduction to Design and Production class this semester, the professor argued artistic works fall into one of three categories: explicitly ideological, which include works that obviously present a political agenda; implicitly ideological, which present an agenda in a way that’s more hidden; and those with a neutral ideology, meaning they don’t aim to be political in the slightest. This isn’t an entirely wrong viewpoint, as not every work of art sets out with the direct purpose of being political. However, it’s disingenuous to argue that, even

if this is the case, those works are inherently apolitical. When discussing this topic, it’s easiest, and imperative, to begin with the Marxist sociological view: society can be seen as a base and a superstructure that shape and maintain each other. The base is all that relates to our economic conditions — think the actual means of production and the class relations. Everything else rests in the superstructure, including culture, religion, philosophy, politics, education and, yes, art. Obviously, being a Marxist philosophy, this theory suggests that the base is the more dominant of the two forces, shaping the superstructure. No art exists in a vacuum. It is all created in a certain material condition and nothing can change this. As it currently stands, we live in a capitalist world — from capitalism, then, art is created. Until the day capitalism is no longer our societal ideology, in the Marxist sense of the word, all art is going to be created, consciously or unconsciously, to either maintain it or rebel against it. As I write this, I’m in the middle of reading “A Room

of One’s Own” by Virginia Woolf, a landmark essay of the early-20th century feminist movement. In it, she argues, in a truly Marxist fashion, against the material conditions that prevent women from being as successful writers as men. “Fiction is like a spider’s web,” she said, “attached ever so lightly perhaps, but still attached to life at all four corners.” Some art, she argued, was obviously connected to the world it was created in, while others, like those of William Shakespeare, seem to exist independent of it: strokes of genius that could never have been influenced by a world working against them. “But when the web is pulled askew … one remembers that these webs are not spun in mid-air by incorporeal creatures, but are the work of suffering human beings, and are attached to grossly material things, like health and money and the houses we live in.” In other words, art cannot be divorced from the ideology and material conditions in which it is created. Everything works in tandem with everything else; nothing, and nobody, is truly

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SPORTS

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FOOTBALL

Indiana hires Curt Cignetti as new head coach By Matt Press

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Indiana football is finalizing a deal to make Curt Cignetti its next head coach, according to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel and announced in an Indiana Athletics press release Nov. 30. Cignetti becomes the 30th head football coach in school history. “I am excited to lead this program forward and change the culture, mindset, and expectation level of Hoosier football,” Cignetti said in the release. “I want to thank Director of Athletics Scott Dolson and President Pam Whitten, and I look forward to working with both in building something special at IU.” After a 3-9 campaign, Indiana decided to pay a $15.5 million buyout for the remaining three years of former head coach Tom Allen’s contract and move in a different direction. In seven seasons, Allen accumulated a 33-49 record, and went just 3-24 in the Big Ten over the last three seasons. Cignetti joins the Hoosiers from James Madison University, where he served as head coach for the past five years. In that time, Cignetti posted a 52-9 record,

including a 31-4 tally within conference play. In three years at the FCS level, Cignetti guided the Dukes to three consecutive Colonial Athletic Association titles. Since the program’s elevation to the Sun Belt Conference of the FBS in 2022, Cignetti’s success has endured. James Madison has compiled a 19-4 record since its promotion, including a 13-3 mark within the Sun Belt. While the Dukes are ineligible to compete in the conference championship, they will make the program’ first ever bowl appearance. On Thursday, Cignetti was named the Sun Belt Coach of the Year. James Madison went 11-1 this season and came in at No. 24 in the most recent AP Poll. “I am very excited to welcome Curt Cignetti as the head football coach at Indiana University,” Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson said. “We had a very talented and deep pool of candidates, and Curt stood out thanks to an incredible track record of success over more than four decades in college football.” Cignetti — who played quarterback at West Virginia University — began his coaching career as a gradu-

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The field of Memorial Stadium is seen from the stands behind a goalpost. Indiana has hired Curt Cignetti to become its next football coach.

ate assistant with the University of Pittsburgh in 1983. From there, he went on to coach quarterbacks at Davidson University, Rice University, Temple University and Pittsburgh. In 2000, Cignetti was hired at North Carolina State University as a quarterbacks coach and recruiting coordinator. He oversaw the development of longtime NFL signal caller Philip Rivers

and aided in the recruitment of current Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, as well. Seven years later, Cignetti went on to join Nick Saban’s initial coaching staff at the University of Alabama as a wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator. The Crimson Tide had six firstround draft selections within the 2008 recruiting class. Cignetti’s first stop as

head coach came at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he was hired in 2011 and spent six seasons. The Crimson Hawks went 53-17 in that time and earned a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference title in 2012. Cignetti then spent a pair of seasons as head coach of Elon University. The Phoenix, who also compete in the CAA, went 14-9 under Cignetti’s tutelage. In 2017,

Cignetti garnered CAA Coach of the Year honors and was a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award, granted to the top coach at the FCS level. As a head coach, Cignetti, 62, has tallied a 119-35 record. Indiana will mark his first head coaching gig at the Power Five level, and his inaugural 2024 season will come at the beginning of the Big Ten’s expansion to 18 teams.

MEN’S SOCCER

Indiana soccer knocked out by Notre Dame in penalties By Leo Paes

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Just like last year, Indiana men’s soccer’s season ended in a penalty shootout. The Hoosiers lost 5-4 on penalties to the University of Notre Dame on Dec. 2 and are out of the NCAA Tournament. Notre Dame controlled play in the first half. Just seven minutes into the game, senior forward Daniel Russo crossed a low ball across the 6-yard box, but no one was there to tap it in. Indiana responded eight minutes later with junior forward Sam Sarver. The striker fired one from inside the box, but his shot was blocked right on the line. With 28 minutes to go in the first half, Notre Dame opened the scoring. Russo fired a curling shot from a free kick, which was unreachable for senior goalkeeper JT Harms, to make it 1-0 Fighting Irish. Indiana junior forward Tommy Mihalic tried to answer two minutes later with a couple of shots from outside the box but couldn’t put it in the back of the net. The Hoosiers played a much squarer match in the second half. Senior defender Joey Maher headed a ball

off the corner 10 minutes in that went just wide to the right of the goal. But Notre Dame was alert. Junior forward Matthew Roou ran the length of the field on a counterattack and shot aiming for the low left corner, but Harms made the diving save. Indiana tied the game with 27 minutes to go. After a bad clear by the Irish defense, junior midfielder Patrick McDonald scored a screamer from a half-volley from outside the box to tie the game at 1. Despite playing better in the second half, Indiana couldn’t complete the comeback because of some saves by senior goalkeeper Bryan Dowd. “A couple of blocks, keeper made a couple of ones that I thought we could’ve done a little better, but we did have a lot of good looks,” head coach Todd Yeagley said postgame. In overtime, Roou had a close header just a minute into the first half, but Harms showed his reflexes and saved it. Indiana had its first dangerous chance in overtime with three minutes left in the first half. Sarver received the ball on the left side of the box from a low cross, but

his shot deflected off the defense just over the crossbar. Notre Dame had another serious chance from a free kick with Russo, who shot aiming for the top left corner but missed just wide. Senior forward Maouloune Goumballe tried to break the score two minutes into the second half of overtime. He fired one from the top of the box and his shot was deflected, taking Dowd out of the play, but the ball went just wide. Neither team generated chances and the game went to penalty kicks. Maher stepped up for the first penalty and hit the left post. Besides him, Mihalic, senior midfielder Quinten Helmer, freshman defender Alex Barger and senior defender Nate Ward all scored. However, Notre Dame converted all five of its shots and won 5-4 to advance to the final four. Despite the outcome, Yeagley said he is proud of how far the team has come. Indiana began conference play 0-1-2. However, the Hoosiers turned their season around to win the Big Ten Tournament title and the regular season title, leading to a deep NCAA Tournament run.

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Fifth-year senior defender Brett Bebej (left) and senior defender Jansen Miller (right) hug after taking on the University Notre Dame on Dec. 2 at Alumni Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. The Hoosiers fell to the Fighting Irish in penalty kicks.

“In the years I’ve coached, this one has a special spot,” Yeagley said about the team. Indiana finished the game with four shots on goal in 25 attempts and 10 corners, while Notre Dame

had four shots on goal in just 11 attempts and one corner. With the draw against Notre Dame on regular time, the Hoosiers finished the season with a 15-4-5 record.

After the game, Yeagley talked to each senior on the team about what they meant for the team. “There are bigger days ahead of all of them, whether it’s in the sport or in life,” Yeagley said.

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COLUMN: Everything you need to know for the NBA Season Tournament By Sam Elster selster@iu.edu

Over the summer, NBA commissioner Adam Silver officially announced the inaugural In-Season Tournament, beginning with the 2023-2024 NBA season. Fans speculated at the end of last season that a tournament would be created. But since Silver’s official announcement, it left players and fans wanting clarification about how it works. Let me break it down for you. How will the tournament be structured? The In-Season Tournament consists of two stages: Group Play and the Knockout Rounds. The Group Play games have finished, taking place throughout November. We have now advanced to the Knockout Rounds with eight teams — the six group winners and two wild card teams. Wild card teams were chosen by determinating which team had the best record in Group Play games as well as finished second in

its group. The rounds will be single-elimination. The Knockout Round will begin Dec. 4-5 with the Quarterfinals. The winning teams will move on to the semifinals Dec. 7 with the championship being Dec. 9 — both in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fascinating part about the Knockout Round is that the first and secondround games will count as regular season games for all purposes, but the championship will not. This means it wouldn’t go towards a team’s regular season record or on a player or team’s statistics. The championship game’s host site is in Las Vegas, with the winning team earning the NBA Cup and its players earning $500,000 each. There will also be a Most Valuable Player award for the inseason tournament and an all-tournament team. Why did the NBA add the tournament? Silver has been eager to put this tournament into place for years, aiming to create more revenue and

make the league more competitive to draw viewers’ attention. Silver has also been captivated by the format within European soccer. During the NBA regular season, fans feel players slack off, making the games less entertaining. With the middle of the season being a rather unenergetic part of the NBA season, the tournament has already changed the league’s relevancy during this time of year as gameplay has become more competitive. We are now entering the peak of the tournament, and it is giving fans a glimpse of what the playoffs may look like this season. Typically, during this time, we would see star players taking off games for “load management.” But now, since the tournament has picked up, we can watch the all-stars perform. Since the announcement of the Tournament, many loyal NBA fans have had concerns about whether the tournament is neccesary or not. But now, since the tournament began, the rise of concerns about

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Power forward Anthony Davis is seen dunking the basketball against the Utah Jazz on Nov. 21, 2023, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals began Dec. 4.

the specific courts that are played on during the tournament games have been brought up by both players and fans. The NBA opted against traditional hardwood surfaces, selecting to use

a loud painted look that each team uses for its home games. The courts have caused backlash from the players, claiming that the courts are sleeker and slippery. Hate or love the In-

Season Tournament, and it’s most likely here to stay for the future, as it already has 55% more viewership on ESPN, perhaps owed to the tournament’s success at increasing competitiveness and entertainment value.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

No. 17 Indiana defeats Maine in slugfest 67-59 sheets and they look pretty, except for the first half, take that away and the fact that we gave one kid 34 points, you might guess that we played quite well.” While the Hoosiers emerged with an eightpoint victory, it was far from pretty. Both teams got off to a slow start with Holmes scoring the first basket of the game three minutes and 37 seconds into the opening quarter. Although Maine graduate student guard Anne Simon closed out the first quarter with a 2-point bucket to take a 16-14 lead, both teams struggled mightily — shooting a combined nineof-29 from the field. Indiana is familiar with slow starts, leading just 12-9 after the opening quarter against the University of Tennessee on Nov. 23. In each of their last two contests against Tennessee and Princeton University on Nov. 25, the Hoosiers outscored their opponents 21-12 and 25-13 in the second quarter. But on a night Cross Insurance Arena sold out in anticipation of Holmes’ return, Indiana couldn’t replicate its prior dominating second-quarter performances. On Nov. 30, it was the Black Bears that turned in a rather impressive second quarter, outscoring the Hoosiers 21-15. After Simon scored 14 of Maine’s 16 points in the first quarter, she continued to cause fits for Indiana’s defense, notching 11 points in the second.

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Ahead of No. 17 Indiana women’s basketball’s midweek matchup with the University of Maine on Nov. 30, the focus was on graduate student forward Mackenzie Holmes returning to her home state. “We knew coming into this game that this is a big game for them,” Holmes said postgame. “We knew they’d be fired up to play and we knew they were a good team.” Although the Black Bears entered the contest with a 4-3 record compared to the Hoosiers’ 5-1, it wasn’t until the fourth quarter that Indiana seized control of Maine. Analyzing the two squads on paper ahead of the game, the Hoosiers looked to be the substantially better team. With Maine averaging 54.7 points per game and shooting 37.4% from the field this season compared to Indiana’s 82 points per contest holding a 49.9% field goal percentage, it was almost an expectation the Hoosiers would run through the Black Bears. But fast forward to Thursday and the contest turned into a slugfest. “You look at the stat sheet, and if you weren’t at the game, you wouldn’t have felt what kind of a slugfest it was — back and forth, slow, not high-paced game,” Indiana head coach Teri Moren said postgame. “But then you look at the stat

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Indiana women’s basketball players on the bench are pictured celebrating against Lipscomb University on Nov. 19, 2023, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. Indiana defeated Maine 67-59 on Nov. 30.

Not only were the Hoosiers unable to contain Simon’s scoring outburst in the opening half, but they also allowed the Black Bears to knife through their defense with numerous back cuts. “We were really on them emphasizing the defensive side of the ball,” Moren said. “We just felt like everything that we had prepped for, the back cuts, [Simon] was feeling it. We had to figure out who could guard her in the first half. I didn’t feel like any of our guards did a good enough job.” The second half marked a significant improvement in Indiana’s defense. After

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Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 9 - Focus on the here and now. Talk is good medicine. Accept help when it’s offered. A partner’s viewpoint offers new possibilities. A hero intervenes. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 9 - Take steps to balance a hectic phase. Hone your technique to elevate your performance. Physical activity reinvigorates. A spontaneous walk outside can reinvigorate.

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finding themselves down 3729 at halftime, the Hoosiers contained Simon to 9 points in the second half. With Simon notching just 5 points in the third quarter, Indiana outscored Maine 16-11 to close the gap to 48-45 with one quarter remaining. With the game knotted at 54 midway through the final quarter, senior guards Sydney Parrish and Chloe Moore-McNeil took command. Parrish notched an and-one with just under five minutes remaining before Moore-McNeil nailed a shot from just outside the paint alongside a 3-pointer, capping off a crucial 10-0 run that propelled the Hoosiers

to a 67-59 victory. “It’s one of those games where we had to grind it out,” Moren said. “You’ll have those games, that’s what the sport is — especially our sport. You have nights where maybe some of your shots aren’t falling. Teams make different runs. I thought we were really good, we were much better I should say, in the second half.” Although the Hoosiers struggled Nov. 30, the comefrom-behind win could serve as valuable experience come NCAA Tournament time. “Maine is a very good team, they’re very well coached and they’re going to win a lot of games,” Moren

said. “We knew that they were going to be a challenge, but that’s why we set the schedule up. It was twofold — one to bring [Holmes] back here, but it was a road game. It was going to be a tough, challenging road game and that’s why we did it.” Indiana now sets its sights on a matchup with Stetson University at 2 p.m. Sunday in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall with the game streaming on Big Ten+. The contest will likely provide the Hoosiers with their final tune-up against a 2-6 Hatters squad before beginning conference play against Rutgers on Dec. 9.

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Difficulty Rating: How to play: Fill in the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9, without repeating a number in any one row, column or 3x3 grid.

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COLUMN: Four Bloomington shops to support this holiday season By Grace Romine gmromine@iu.edu

For those who celebrate, the holidays — and the gift-giving that comes with them — can be one of the most stressful times of year. As a college student, arranging gifts for friends and family while balancing finals week, budgeting and the romanticization of overconsumption and holiday spending online can be challenging. Luckily, Bloomington has many locally owned shops with gifts suitable for anyone you may be shopping for. There is no better opportunity to support small businesses like the holidays. For the granola girl or anyone outdoorsy Sitting on the west side of Bloomington’s downtown square is JL Waters Adventure Outfitters – Indiana’s oldest

outdoor store. Since 1973, JL Waters has specialized in supplying Bloomington’s backpacking, paddle sports, travel, camping, fly fishing, footwear and apparel needs of those in touch with nature’s landscape. If you are still in search of a gift for that uncle who has visited every national park or a roommate taking a ski trip over break, JL Waters might be worth a look. The adventure outfitters store carries brands such as The North Face, Patagonia, Hydro Flask, Fjallraven, HOKA and Birkenstock among many others. Visitors can enjoy the 50-year-old establishment’s charm and maybe even find the perfect weatherproof jacket to handle the Indiana winter. JL Waters is open from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays at 109 N College Ave.

For the music lovers in your life Bloomington is home to so much art, culture and music. Whether you are shopping for your Bruce Springstein loving dad, or your cool younger sister who collects records, there is a place in Bloomington where you can find something they would like — no matter how obscure or mainstream. Sharing a building with Parlor Doughnuts and Soma Coffeehouse and Juice Bar, tucked downstairs is the entrance to TD’s CDs and LPs. The store buys and trades used vinyl, cassettes, CDs and DVDs. Offering a wide range of genres and artists, the store possesses an eclectic ambiance. TD’s is open 12 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday and 12 p.m.-6:30 p.m. again on Mondays in the basement of Kirkwood Manner, 322 E

Kirkwood Ave. Visit the store and give yourself the gift of a fun, musical experience! For your younger siblings, cousins, nieces or nephews There is nothing sweeter than the excitement of a child opening new toys during the holiday season. If you are looking for quirky, educational and sustainable gifts for a young one in your family, Bloomington’s Mairzy Doats is the place to look. The small familyowned business founded in Bloomington specializes in global toys and secondhand books for different ages and reading levels. While prices vary, there is a vast selection of affordable options. Plus, if you are unable to shop in store, the user-friendly website offers free local delivery. From slime to blocks to puppets, you will find great enjoyment in stopping by to see what they offer.

The charming store is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at 919 S College Mall Rd. Merchandise can also be purchased at any time on their website. For your favorite book worm At the crossroads of Kirkwood Avenue and North Walnut Street, in the heart of downtown Bloomington, is The Book Corner. James and Barbara Spannuth opened the store in 1964 and it has been owned by their family for generations. The cozy corner shop has a plethora of reads to choose from for any book lover you may be shopping for. They offer a selection of classic novels, as well as more trendy or relevant choices too. Other than books, the corner shop has different knick-knacks, games, stationery and gifts.

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Going into a small, locally owned bookstore is always special, even if you are not a reader yourself, because you are always bound to encounter someone so passionate about a book, they want to share with you. It may become a favorite of yours (or the person you are gifting it to). The Book Corner is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at 100 North Walnut Street.

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Modern Buddhism 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. - 12:30 p.m. All classes In-person, Sunday and Tuesday also offer live-stream. Retreats two Saturdays per month: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. See website for specifics. Amidst school pressures, financial struggles and tense relationship dynamics, we need to focus our attention in a beneficial way through meditation. KMC Bloomington’s meditation classes give practical, ancient advice so you can learn to connect daily life experiences with wisdom perspectives and maintain mental peace.

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Buddhist Gaden KhachoeShing Monastery 2150 E. Dolan Rd. 812-334-3456 ganden.org facebook.com/ganden.org 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.

Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist 2425 E. Third St. 812-332-0536 csmonitor.com bloomingtonchristianscience.com Sunday: 10 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. A free public reading room in the east wing of our church is open weekdays from noon until 2 p.m. Here you may read the award-winning Christian Science Monitor and other church literature. An attendant is glad to answer questions.

Sunday (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

United Methodist Jubilee 219 E. Fourth St. 812-332-6396 jubileebloomington.org facebook.com/jubileebloomington Instagram: @jubileebloomington Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Classic Worship 11:45 a.m., Contemporary Worship Wednesday: 7:30 p.m., College & Young Adult Dinner Jubilee is a Christ-centered community open and affirming to all. We gather on Wednesdays at First United Methodist (219 E. 4th St.) for free food, honest discussion, worship, and hanging out. Small groups, service projects, events (bonfires, game nights, book clubs, etc.), outreach retreats, and leadership opportunities all play a significant role in our rhythm of doing life together. Markus Dickinson - jubilee@fumcb.org

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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Rose House LuMin & St. Thomas Lutheran Church 3800 E. Third St. 812-332-5252 Stlconline.org lcmiu.net Instagram: @hoosierlumin facebook.com/LCMIU facebook.com/StThomasBloomington Sunday: 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. @ 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. Rev. Adrianne Meier Rev. Lecia Beck Rev. Amanda Ghaffarian - Campus Pastor

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Women-led theater company premiers Winter Holidays By Lilly Luse liluse@iu.edu

This December, celebrate the holiday season by visiting the theater for a night of winter fun. “Off Night Stories: Winter Holidays” is the latest project by Bloomington’s womenled theater company, Off Night Productions. This is the first installment in a series of live storytelling shows, comprised of true stories performed on stage by local actors. The stories are all about the holiday season and range from hilarious to heartwarming. The production runs at 2 p.m. Dec. 10 and 7 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12 at the Whikehart Auditorium at the John Waldron Arts Center. Off Night Productions is helmed by Aubrey Seader and her mother, Melinda, who started the company in February with the hopes of providing a space for women and non-binary people to step into production and stage roles.

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The company’s name is inspired by its nontraditional performance schedule. Normally, theaters run shows on weekends, but Seader’s company performs on “off nights” of the traditional performance week to accommodate actors who have jobs in the service industry. This allows actors and crew to participate in shows and tech rehearsals without fear of missing out on high- tipping shifts or losing money while pursuing their artistic careers. “I wanted them to have an alternative company to come and work for that wouldn’t be asking them to take all kinds of shifts off,” Seader said. This production model also supports other Bloomington productions, she said. Theater lovers can see weekend shows at other local theaters, while still visiting Off Night throughout the week. Seader has over 15 years of experience in theater. She has particular interest in

using community theater as a therapeutic tool. She also led a true storytelling series at Ivy Tech. “Studying how these storytelling shows were actually used for community development in another part of the world inspired me to keep it going and keep making this work within my own theater company,” Seader said. “Coming back and doing these storytelling shows was a way to invite performers and people from the community to come tell true stories from their lives about surrounding social issues and themes that affected them personally.” One of the storytellers featured in the production, Steve Scott, will share a personal and touching story about gaining guardianship of a 15-year-old boy and how he became a permanent part of his and his wife’s family. Scott explained why storytelling and drawing people together around the holidays is so critical. “The winter holidays

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A flyer for the Off Night Stories: Winter Holidays is pictured. The production will take place 2 p.m. Dec. 10 and 7 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12 at the Whikehart Auditorium at the John Waldron Arts Center.

are family events,” he said. “Sharing family stories is a way to tap into the experiences and humanity of others in our community. The stories we’re sharing are poignant, sad, hopeful, funny. They’re about people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and this

opens hearts and minds to the lives of those around us.” Both Seader and Scott said they hope to bring the Bloomington community together through storytelling. “Those gathered, both the story tellers and the audience, can find

community, commonality, hope and joy … and a deeper understanding and compassion for others,” Scott said. “It’s what the arts do, regardless of the medium.” Get tickets for “Off Night Stories: Winter Holidays” at the Buskirk-Chumley website.

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Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 205 E. Kirkwood Ave. 812-332-4459 fccbloomington.org Sunday: 10 a.m. We are an inclusive community of people who are diverse in thought and unified in spirit. We are an LGBTQIA+ welcoming and affirming congregation known for our excellent music and commitment to justice. Our worship services will not only lift your spirit, but also engage your mind. You are welcome! Pastor Kyrmen Rea - Senior Pastor Pastor Sarah Lynne Gershon Student Associate Pastor Jan Harrington - Director of Music

Baptist Emmanuel Church 1503 W. That Rd. 812-824-2768 Emmanuelbloom.com Instagram & Facebook: @EmmanuelBloomington Sunday: 9:15 a.m., Fellowship Sunday: 10 a.m., Worship Groups: Various times Emmanuel is a multigenerational church of all types of people. Whether you are questioning faith or have followed Jesus for years, we exist to help fuel a passion for following Jesus as we gather together, grow in community, and go make disciples. John Winders - Lead Pastor

Second Baptist Church 321 N Rogers St 812-327-1467 sbcbloomington.org facebook.com/2ndbaptistbloomington youtube.com/@secondbaptist churchbloomington Sunday Service: 10 a.m., In house and on Facebook/YouTube Sunday School: 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. Bible Study: Available In House and on Zoom Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, Noon Please come and worship with us. We are in training for reigning with Christ! Need a ride? Call our Church bus at 812-3271467 before 8 a.m. on Sunday Rev. Dr. Bruce R. Rose - Pastor Tallie Schroeder - Secretary

Evangel Presbytery Trinity Reformed Church 2401 S. Endwright Rd. 812-825-2684 trinityreformed.org facebook.com/trinitychurchbloom 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! Jody Killingsworth - Senior Pastor Lucas Weeks - College Pastor

Independent Baptist

Unitarian Universalist

Non-Denominational

Lifeway Baptist Church

Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington

Christ Community Church

7821 W. State Road 46 812-876-6072 lifewaybaptistchurch.org facebook.com/lifewayellettsville Sunday: 9 a.m., Bible Study Classes 10 a.m., Morning Service 5 p.m., Evening Service *Free transportation provided. Please call if you need a ride to church. Barnabas College Ministry: Meeting for Bible study throughout the month. Contact Rosh Dhanawade at bluhenrosh@gmail.com for more information.

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

503 S. High St. 812-332-0502 cccbloomington.org facebook.com/christcommunitybtown Instagram: @christcommunitybtown

Sunday: 10:15 a.m.

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

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!

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.

Rev. Constance Grant - Lead Minister Anabel Watson - Connections Coordinator

Bob Whitaker - Senior Pastor Adam deWeber - Worship Pastor Dan Waugh - Adult Ministry Pastor

Presbyterian Church (USA)

Unity Worldwide

Christian Student Fellowship

United Presbyterian Church

Unity of Bloomington

1701 E. Second St. 812-332-1850 upcbloomington.org

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

1968 N. David Baker 812-332-8972 csfindiana.org Instagram & Facebook: @csfindiana

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

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.”

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.

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

Doris Brinegar - Administrator Phyllis Wickliff - Music Director

Inter-Denominational

Mennonite Fellowship of Bloomington

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.

Mennonite

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

United Church of Christ and American Baptist Churches-USA

First United Church 2420 E. Third St. 812-332-4439 firstuc.org facebook.com/firstuc Sunday: 10:30 a.m., Worship Monday: 10 a.m. via Zoom, Bible Study We are an Open, Welcoming, and Affirming community of love and acceptance dedicated to welcoming the diversity of God’s beloved. We exist to empower, challenge, and encourage one another to live out Jesus’ ways (compassion, truth, and justice) authentically as human beings in community to create a better world. Rev. Jessica Petersen-Mutai Senior Minister

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.

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COLUMN: Four useful tips to survive finals week a break from screens. According to Health, nighttime screentime negatively impacts sleep, making it harder to fall asleep on time. To ensure you will get a healthy and uninterrupted sleep, try out a new book or listen to a podcast for at least one hour before bed. An average college student should get about seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Even if you go to bed at 11:30 p.m., you can still wake up early and get eight to nine hours of sleep. Waking up early is a great way to get motivated for the day, which is why I like to wake up around 8:30-9:30 a.m. when I have a busy schedule.

By Ellie Adam

ehadam@indiana.edu

With the semester coming to an end and the pressure of finals week approaching, December can be a stressful month for college students. With some helpful tips, finals week doesn’t have to be so frustrating. Stay active One of my favorite ways to relieve stress is exercising because it benefits both your physical and mental health. I typically follow a workout video or go on a long walk and listen to music. Focusing on a physical activity will distract you from dreading upcoming exams, and I always feel much better about myself after I work out. I’m not saying you have to complete an intense workout or go on a 5-mile run, but get your heart rate up enough to feel your adrenaline pumping. Waking up and immediately worrying about the studying that lies ahead of you is the worst feeling. Instead of stressing the moment your eyes open in the morning, start your day by prioritizing an hour of physical activity. All the stress consuming your thoughts can be forgotten. If you start your day off by taking care of your physical and mental health, it will motivate you to study better. Maintain a healthy diet Even though it’s cheesy to say breakfast is the most

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IU students walk past the Indiana Memorial Union on Dec. 5, 2023. College students have often felt stressed during the month of December as the semester ends.

important meal of the day, it really is true. Start your day off strong with some fruit and protein, enjoy a sandwich or wrap for lunch and eat some pasta or chicken with a salad for dinner. Those might not be the best options for everyone, but they are for me. Eggs are one of the best sources of high-quality protein and there are so many different, easy ways to cook them. You could even try out a new style of eggs each morning of the week. Get some fiber in your meal

by making a yogurt bowl with fruit and granola. I like to add bananas, strawberries or raspberries. If you enjoy studying during the day, you will probably want to eat a quick lunch. Wraps and sandwiches are a staple lunch meal, and they’re as easy to make as they are to eat. My go-to sandwich is sourdough bread with Swiss cheese, turkey, lettuce, sliced tomatoes and cucumbers topped with honey mustard. You can even make this sandwich in the morning

and bring it to your favorite campus study spot. I prefer to make a simple but filling meal for dinner because by dinner time, you’re exhausted and starving. I always keep a couple boxes of Barilla pasta and tomato basil sauce handy for when I have little energy to cook dinner. Pasta is simple and always delicious. If you’re not feeling pasta, you can always keep some frozen chicken and a bag of mixed greens handy to make a salad.

Prioritize a good sleep schedule A week full of exams can cause you to overthink your grades late at night, especially before you go to bed. We’ve all laid in bed struggling to fall asleep because there is too much going on in our heads. Unfortunately, I deal with this often which is why I try to find a book that will keep me invested enough to distract me from my own thoughts. A book is better than watching TikTok or a movie because it gives your eyes

Take study breaks You don’t want to overwork your brain when prepping for finals week, which is why it’s important to take breaks. The break can be as short as 30 minutes or as long as two hours; everyone works at their own pace. Make sure your break isn’t consumed with texting your friends or scrolling through Instagram because you’ve already spent hours looking at your screen and your eyes will need a break. Get some fresh air and grab a snack or go on a short walk. You could even call your parents if you’re feeling homesick. Breaks are a great way to maintain a healthy study schedule, and they might even land you an A in the class.

IU Theatre & Dance to present ‘Cultural Immersion: Winter Dance Concert’ By Vaishnavi Banala bbanala@iu.edu

The IU Department of Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance will present “Cultural Immersion: Winter Dance Concert” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Ruth N. Halls Theatre. The performance will

explore many traditional and modern dance styles, highlighting the beauty, resilience and historical relevance of numerous cultures. The dance concert is directed by Beatrice Capote, an associate professor of contemporary dance, and will feature a tapestry of cultural expressions by blending different styles of

dance. Capote has previously worked with the dance company INSPIRIT and professional choreographer Kyle Abraham. She is a current member of the Bessie Award-winning NYC-based dance company Camille A. Brown & Dancers. Capote said the production is a semesterlong immersion, produced by guest artists, faculty

and students, in Korean, Flamenco, African Diaspora, tap and Indigenous dance styles. Her approach seeks to reconnect with the authenticity and traditions of these regional dances, while also emphasizing their historical and cultural value. She added she wants this concert to be an immersive experience for the audience. “In creating this concert,

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I wanted it to be a rich tapestry of cultures, weaving together elements of Korean folk dance, Flamenco, Afrodiaspora aesthetics and the lived experiences of our choreographers,” Capote said. “Everything is culture, and we hope to educate the audience on the various cultures in which we live through movement.” Guest artists include

IU emerita Iris Rosa, IU graduate student DaEun Jung and resident artist Meira Goldberg, who contributed their knowledge of African Diaspora, Korean and Flamenco dances, respectively, to the program. Tickets for “Cultural Immersion: Winter Dance Concert” are available to purchase now on the Theatre & Dance website.