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MONDAY, DEC. 1, 2014
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Student found dead Nov. 20 From IDS reports
Freshman Anthony Wilkerson, 18, died unexpectedly Thursday, Nov. 20, in his hometown of Indianapolis, the IU Dean of Students Office confirmed. Wilkerson was a graduate of Perry Meridian High School. Wilkerson is survived by his parents, Amy and Matt Davis, and siblings, Elizabeth Haviland, John Michael Wilkerson, Taylor Davis, Evan Davis, Ashton Davis and Luke Davis, according to his obituary published in the Daily Journal. The cause and manner of death are pending the results of a toxicology report, according to the Marion County Coroner’s Office. Wilkerson is the fourth IU student to have died during the fall semester, IU spokesperson Mark Land said. Megan Jula
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The Hoosiers sing the Indiana fight song after defeating Purdue 23-16 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium, keeping the Old Oaken Bucket in Bloomington for another year.
BUCKET HALF FULL IU seniors end careers with a win, keep Oaken Bucket in Bloomington
Hoosiers defeat Boilermakers with scoring drive in final minutes
By Sam Beishuizen
Hear me out, page 8
By Grace Palmieri
sbeishui@indiana.edu | @Sam_Beishuizen
Columnist Brody Miller says IU’s game against Purdue went a lot like the Hoosiers’ season.
gpalmier@indiana.edu | @grace_palmieri
IU Coach Kevin Wilson isn’t one to get caught up in the emotions of football. Win or lose, good or bad, he starts his press conferences the same. Saturday, he deviated from the script when it came to talking about his senior class. The 2014 season saw Wilson complete his fourth season in Bloomington. The graduating seniors were his first freshman class. They’re Wilson’s players. So when he began to hail the performances and careers of his seniors, the emotion was clear in Wilson’s eyes and the shakiness of his voice. Wilson’s seniors ended their careers with the Old Oaken Bucket in their hands. And Saturday, that’s reason to be satisfied. “Proud of the seniors,” Wilson said, pausing with eyes watering. “This is a group of guys that battled hard.” The 2014 season wasn’t what
IU wanted. Another senior class comes and goes without having been to a bowl game. Wilson’s first senior class finished with a 14-34 overall record. They only won six Big Ten games. The past season was at times frustratingly disappointing after an unpredictable season-ending injury to junior quarterback Nate Sudfeld set the table for six consecutive losses that tested the Hoosiers. Wilson routinely praised his players, especially the seniors, for not letting up even after being eliminated from bowl contention and having to once again answer questions about struggling. Saturday was the Hoosiers’ last chance to change the tone, and the senior class made sure SEE SENIORS, PAGE 6
In its seventh straight losing season, all IU had left to play for came down to 65 yards. The Hoosiers got the ball back with 3:19 on the clock, the game tied at 16 in a battle against Purdue for the Old Oaken Bucket. The last time IU needed a scoring drive in the final minutes, junior quarterback Nate Sudfeld was leading the offense. It was week four. Sudfeld marched the Hoosiers 75 yards down the field to go ahead of, and eventually beat, then-No. 18 Missouri 31-27. Saturday, it was a different quarterback but with the same result. Freshman quarterback Zander Diamont led an IU scoring drive, capped off with a touchdown himself, and the Hoosiers beat the Boilermakers 23-16 at Memorial Stadium. It’s the first time in 20 years that IU has won the Bucket in
IU FOOTBALL(4-8, 1-7) vs. Purdue (3-9, 1-7) W, 23-16
HIP gets funding through 2015 By Emily Ernsberger emelerns@indiana.edu | @emilyernsberger
back-to-back seasons. “Especially after this season, it hasn’t been easy for us,” Diamont said. “We’ve overcome a lot of adversity. Just kind of having this moment with my teammates to celebrate, it means the world. It felt good.” It was a redemption of sorts for Diamont. A season that began with promise was stymied when Sudfeld suffered a season-ending shoulder injury against Iowa on Oct. 11. The Hoosiers then lost second-string quarterback Chris Covington to an injury the following week, and the leadership of the offense was left in Diamont’s hands. He was first thrown into action against Michigan State. A quarterback who was expected
The state’s leading health care coverage program, known as the Healthy Indiana Plan, was approved through 2015 by the federal government in early November. The program, first approved in 2007, is designed for Indiana citizens between 19 and 64 years old who do not qualify for Medicaid and live 100 percent below the poverty level. The HIP was a statewide substitute for Medicaid expansion across the nation. The state is still waiting for approval of HIP 2.0, a version of the original HIP that will help an unlimited number of people. It is a program designed to supplement Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act. The current HIP plan only covers a fixed number of people at a time, which depends on current funding. Money to run HIP
SEE HOOSIERS, PAGE 6
SEE INSURANCE, PAGE 6
Comic book artist to exhibit at WonderLab event Friday From IDS reports
Attendees can delve into the world of comic book illustration Friday when Joshua Allen, a local freelancing artist, is featured in December’s First Friday Evening at WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology. “First Friday Evening Science of Art: Comic and Storybook Illustration” will take place from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. The event is recommended for all ages and is included with museum admission. Half-price general museum admission, which will be $3.50, will take place that evening during the
First Friday Evening Science of Art: Comic and Storybook Illustration 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, WonderLab event. There will be free parking available in the Fourth Street Parking Garage after 6 p.m. Allen has experience with more than 300 publications in his portfolio, according to a WonderLab news release. Though most of his work focuses on children’s book illustrations and book covers, he also has expeSEE ALLEN, PAGE 6
Hoosiers suffer 1st loss of season to Sycamores, page 7
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