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Best places to get IU apparel
Here are the best places to pick up some IU mom and dad swag
From Etsy to the Indiana Shop, consider these options when looking for cream and crimson.
By Lexi Lindenmayer
lindena@iu.edu | @lexilindenmayer
Now that your child is officially a Hoosier, you’ll need to add some cream and crimson to your wardrobe. Whether you decide to sport a classic “Hoosier Daddy” shirt or purchase a student-designed crew neck, we have you covered on the best places to find your IU swag.
Indiana Memorial Union Bookstore
Located inside the Indiana Memorial Union, the bookstore is a great place to buy some attire while walking around campus. With its central location in the heart of IU, you can pop in quickly between all the orientations and tours.
The bookstore sells every type of clothing: jerseys, sweatshirts, t-shirts, socks and much more. While the merchandise is a little more on the expensive side, the quality is durable, and it’s worth it in the long run.
IU Varsity Shop
The IU Varsity Shop is the official store of IU Athletics. There are two locations, one on the corner of Indiana Avenue and Kirkwood Avenue and another inside Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. They sell a variety of IU sportsthemed apparel, including the iconic candy-striped pants, branded sports gear, tailgate accessories and even home decor.
Kirkwood Options
The Indiana Shop, located on Third Street and Kirkwood Avenue, has a wide variety of apparel and merchandise. They have one of the more diverse collections in town, including tote bags and other novelties.
Here, you can get intentional with what you buy, as the Indiana Shop carries clothing from specific IU schools. Whether your child is studying game design in the Media School or finance in the Kelley School of Business, the Indiana Shop will have something for you.
When dropping your child off or coming to visit for a weekend, stopping at Tracks is a must. Located on Kirkwood Avenue, Tracks sells classic IU apparel as well as student-designed shirts and sweatshirts. The store is always introducing new designs and bringing back favorites.
Greetings is the perfect place to purchase shirts to represent that Hooiser pride. Greetings has all kinds of diverse designs, such as shirts featuring IU football coach Tom Allen’s slogan “Leo” or the famous Grateful Dead dancing bears.
Online shopping
If you aren’t in Bloomington but still want to represent Hoosier pride, online shops like Etsy can help. Searching “IU” or “Indiana University” on Etsy’s home page will show pages and pages of IU related items and clothing. From vintage sweatshirts to new designs and dog collars to Apple Watch Bands, you’ll definitely be able to find something that suits you.
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Keep an eye out for these arts events
The rows of vacant seats fill the IU Auditorium on Aug. 30, 2021.
IDS FILE PHOTO BY HALI TAUXE The historic Buskirk-Chumley Theater is pictured Feb. 28, 2022, on Kirkwood Avenue.
By Lexi Lindenmayer
lindena@iu.edu | @lexilindenmayer
College allows you to get out there, make new memories and experience fun adventures. While most people associate college with the constant cycle of studying on weeknights and partying on weekends, Bloomington also offers a variety of arts events and shows to consider.
Encourage your child to get involved with the Bloomington arts scene during their four years. They can attend festivals, shows, musical performances and much more, all without leaving the city.
If you are looking to stay on campus, keep an eye out for the IU Auditorium. Every year, IU Auditorium hosts off-Broadway productions, concerts and talks with notable celebrities.
Over the years, guests have included Bob Dylan, R.E.M., Maya Angelou, the Supremes and Yo-Yo Ma among many others. Musical comedy “The Prom’’ will make a stop at the IU Auditorium on Sept. 20-21 as part of its national tour. Check out the auditorium’s fall lineup and experience a beautiful theater, right in the heart of campus.
The Buskirk-Chumley Theater has been a Bloomington gem since 1992. This historic theater features music, theater, dance, film and community events.
University and local organizations will take the stage at the BCT, but they also bring in nationally-touring performers, including musicians and comedians. If your child is looking to experience the arts culture of Bloomington, the BCT has you covered.
New students should also check out the African American Arts Institute. This program brings Black music, dance and culture to center stage with performances for
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local, national and international audiences.
The African American Arts Institute offers three performing ensembles through IU’s Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies: the African American Choral Ensemble, the African American Dance Company and the IU Soul Revue. These ensembles will conduct concerts throughout the year, so keep an eye out for their schedule.
The Jacobs School of Music conducts shows throughout the year. From student ensembles, workshops, ballets and operas, there is something that everyone can enjoy. Buy a ticket for your child to see the opera “Don Giovanni,” on the weekend of Sept. 1617 or Sept. 23-24, or the Fall Ballet on Sept. 30.
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The IU Soul Revue is part of the African American Arts Institute.
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