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IUDM raises over $3 million for Riley Hospital

By Mia Hilkowitz mhilkowi@iu.edu

Students, alumni and community members gathered in the IU Tennis Center for the 32nd annual IU Dance Marathon to raise money for Riley Hospital for Children over the weekend. Sunday morning, after 36 hours of dancing and activities, the organization revealed they raised $3,233,968.23.

The organization announced during the event they have raised $50 million since IUDM first started in 1991. According to the IUDM website, 25% of funds raised go toward clinical expenses and 75% of funds go toward supporting pediatric health research at Riley’s Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research.

The marathon lasted 36 hours, kicking off Friday at 8 p.m. and ending on Sunday at 8 a.m. Many participants are on one of 18 different IUDM committees that help organize and promote specific activities or initiatives for the marathon. A participant could represent their committee by wearing a specific color during the event.

Many Riley Hospital for Children patients and their families attended the event,

including four-year-old patient Knox Van Ruler and her parents Sadee and Aaron.

Aaron Van Ruler said Knox, who is often called “Foxy Knoxie” by her parents, has been a patient at Riley Hospital for Children since she was born. Knox was born with down syndrome and began treatment for leukemia in May of 2021.

“By IUDM raising money while we are at Riley, we are really aware of the impact that they’ve had that helps our family,” Aaron said.

Sadee Van Ruler said her favorite part about attending IUDM was the supportive environment.

“We have felt really loved, supported, and cheered on by the IUDM community,” Sadee said. “So, we love being able to be a part of whatever events we’re able to attend.

Last year, we couldn’t make it because Knox was inpatient at the time, so we’re excited that she’s out of the hospital right now and that we could be here to celebrate with the students.”

Sadee said she is impressed each year by the commitment and energy that students invest to support families like hers.

“We have thousands of students that are currently at

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Indiana University Dance Marathon volunteers hold up signs during the reveal of total donations Oct. 30, 2022, at the tennis center. IUDM raised $3,233,968.23 this year for Riley Children's Hospital.

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Kendall Wilkes, the Indiana University Dance Marathon Vice President of Communications, runs down an aisle of IUDM members during the opening ceremonies Oct. 28, 2022, in the IU Tennis Center. IUDM is an annual 36-hour event to raise donations for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.

IU or alumni that have been a part of the IUDM family that are cheering for us, praying for us, encouraging us, and following along with our story so we feel less alone on our painful journey,” Van Ruler said.

IU junior Lucy Kellison is a member of the IUDM morale committee and has participated in dance marathons for four years, both during high school and two years at IU. She said she joined IUDM to find a sense of community.

“I was really looking for people on campus who were going to do something bigger than themselves and also provide a family aspect, and I feel like I’ve done all of that

at IUDM especially on the morale committee,” Kellison said.

Kellison said being able to help patients of Riley Hospital for Children is a driving force behind her involvement.

“When we were growing up, we didn’t have any worries,” Kellison said. “Growing up as kids we just played on the playground and did everything. But seeing these kids who at the time I was going to school, were fighting for their life, come up and thank us is part of the reason.”

IU junior Thomas Leland Wilhoite has been participating in dance marathons for seven years, for four years

during high school and three years at IU. Leland Wilhoite is also a member of the morale committee.

“I just love the community that IUDM provides for just anyone a part of IU,” Leland Wilhoite said. “It touches people in an amazing way.

With so many people participating and a community that gives so much money, it’s just so incredible and loving, and it can affect IU’s campus.”

This year was the first time that Anna May, the mother of a Riley Hospital for Children patient, attended the event.

May’s son Leo is six years old and has down syndrome.

May said her family was invited by the Van Ruler family

to IUDM this year.

“Coming into this, we weren’t sure what to expect,” May said. “But once we got here it was really, really heartwarming to see the care and thought that goes into everything.”

May said that she would encourage other Riley families to come to IUDM in the future.

“It’s great for the kids,” May said. “This is a safe place.

I didn’t have to worry if Leo had behaviors that might pop up that sometimes do with our special kiddos, because nobody’s going to judge him here. He’s not going to get funny looks. He’s just going to get to be a kid being a kid.”

Here’s how Monroe County voting really works

By Nadia Scharf

njscharf@iu.edu | @nadiaascharf

Shrouded in bureaucracy, voting can seem more confusing than it really is. To help ease your mind as Nov. 8 approaches, here’s how your vote will make it from you to the state on Election Day. For information on the candidates, political and education news and other coverage to help you decide who to vote for, visit the IDS’s midterm elections guide.

What will happen when I go to vote?

When you go to vote, poll workers will scan your ID to register that you’re there.

They’ll have you check and sign off to confirm your information, such as name and address. Then, you’ll find out

your voting precinct. If you’re curious what precinct you’re in before going to vote, a map is available on the Monroe County Voter Registration Office website.

From that information, poll workers will print a label with a code and put the label on an envelope. The code, based on your information, will print a personalized ballot. From there, you will be given instructions on how to fill out the ballot, and a Democrat and Republican poll worker will both initial the blank ballot.

You’ll go to the voting booth, fill out the ballot, sign off on it and fold it in half. If you voted more than seven days before the election, the ballot is deposited into a ballot box. If you voted on or within seven days of Nov. 8, Election

Day, legislation allows the ballot to be scanned immediately. You’ll get a sticker, and you’re free to go.

What will the ballot look like?

The ballot will be a set of pages printed front and back in two columns. The first page will be mostly instructions on voting. Depending on your district, there may also be a question asking you to vote on a budget referendum which would raise property taxes to help fund the Monroe County Community School Corporation. An IDS explanation of the referendum can be found online.

The ballot will have an option to vote “straight party,” meaning that by marking it, you’ll automatically vote for the candidate of the party

you specify in every race. If you choose that option, you’ll still have to vote on the township board and school board candidates, questions about judicial retention and the referendum, if it’s on your ballot.

What do I need when I go to vote?

You’ll need a form of ID with a photo and an expiration date. This can be anything issued by the state, such as a driver’s license or official state ID. If you’re an IU student, you can use your student ID since IU is a state school.

What happens if I show up and there’s an issue with my registration?

If you've registered to vote, you should be able to vote.

However, mistakes happen. If you come in to vote without a

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Student Riley Knight helps a voter get checked in to vote Nov. 3, 2020, at the Indiana Memorial Union. The polling system is built to ensure security and privacy in every part of the process.

valid ID, if workers say you’re not registered when you believe you should be, or if you show up at the wrong poll site, you may fill out a provisional ballot.

A provisional ballot allows you to cast your vote if you believe you should be eligible to vote, even if your

voter eligibility has been challenged officially. It's meant to account for voters who can’t vote at that time and administrative error, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s international status as an architect becomes local

By Lainee Kirk lainkirk@iu.edu

The Grunwald Gallery exhibit “Mies in Indiana,” features design and blueprints for Indiana projects from architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The exhibit opened Aug. 26 and will remain open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday until Nov. 12.

The exhibit is in the Mies building at 321 N. Eagleson Ave., one that Mies originally designed in 1952 to be a fraternity house on campus, according to an IU News article.

According to an article from the Mies van der Rohe Society, Mies was renowned for his work in modernist architecture. He is responsible for iconic buildings such as the Lake Shore Drive Apart-

ments in Chicago and the Seagram building in New York City. Generally known for his career in Chicago, Mies’s expenditures in Indiana are being found years after his death in 1969.

Jon Racek, exhibit curator and director of the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design, said the exhibit brings Mies’ architectural plans in Indiana to light,

most of which never made it past the blueprint. Mies was asked by a collection of wealthy businessmen, mostly developers, to design several different buildings. The first design was for a bowling alley in Indianapolis while others included office buildings, apartments, summer homes and a drive-in restaurant.

“I think Mies has an inter-

national influence; he is one of the most important architects of the twenty-first century,” Racek said. “In terms of IU, the fact that this building was built for the IU campus as a fraternity but now as an academic building, that puts IU on the map in terms of important modernist buildings in the United States.”

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The Mies van der Rohe Building is seen April 6, 2022. The building has a storied history at the university and is featured in the "Mies in Indiana" display in the Grunwald Gallery of Art.

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Researchers receive grant to prevent overdose deaths

By Sophie Goldstein goldsso@iu.edu

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Matthew Aalsma is a trained juvenile psychologist and co-leader on the project.

University researchers in Indiana were given a $5.1 million grant by the National Institute of Drug Abuse to work on reducing the high number of opioid overdose deaths in the state. These researchers will work with over 18 overdose prevention facilities.

Matthew Aalsma, a trained juvenile psychologist and co-leader on the project, said he works with Overdose Fatality Review teams to review overdose deaths in the state.

“What these teams do is understand the unique circumstances that lead an overdose victim to their death,” Aalsma said. “Teams dive into the individual’s life to find out what lead to the death.”

Using data, teams find linkages between the person’s life history and treatment information in order to have local providers identify gaps to provide better care in the future.

“Because there are so many overdose deaths here in Indiana, we look at secular trends over time to see what

specific counties have the highest overdose rates,” Aalsma said. “Once we have that data, we can make sure that in those counties they have the best possible resources.”

The program applied for a grant through the National Institute of Drug Abuse Initiative HEAL, which stands for Helping to End Addiction Long-term.

“Because of the opioid crisis we are in, we were approved for the funding,” Aalsma said. “I am excited for Indiana to receive dollars in this area because we have a significant need. We have great state partners who will help guide all the work around drug treatment which also helps us bring funding to Indiana.”

Aalsma said his goal for the project is to be a national model to other states in hopes for them to replicate this movement.

“I want this project to result in improved programs for local harm reduction and treatment to prevent overdose,” Aalsma said. “I hope by providing information local partners are powered to provide interventions that lead to

less overdoses.”

According to WFYI Indianapolis, Indiana overdose numbers reached a record high for the second consecutive year. An estimated 2,755 Hoosiers died of drug overdoses, with most cases being due to Fentanyl.

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, has worsened the nation’s overdose crisis. The drug is used to treat pain, but it is now being mixed in with other drugs which can have fatal results.

The number of overdose deaths represents a 21% increase from 2021, which set a record at 2,272. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the record was 1,835 deaths, set in 2017.

Brad Ray, a senior justice and behavioral health researcher at Research Triangle Institute and co-leader on the overdose death research project, said these numbers are the most overdose deaths the country has seen in a record time.

“Overdose deaths have never been higher in the United States of America,” Ray said. “They are still increasing compared to what

they were last year. They are particularly bad in Indiana and very bad in Indianapolis.”

Khairi Reda, an associate professor in the IU School of Informatics and Computing at IUPUI and a leader on the project, said with the increase in overdose deaths they are hopeful analyzing the data will reduce the number of overdose deaths.

“There has been an increase in overdoses, which unfortunately is going on all across the nation,” Reda said.

“Rates have been increasing, which was exacerbated by economic and social problems and unemployment opportunities, causing a lot of pressure to some people. This is a nationwide problem and especwially acute in Indiana.”

Working with the review teams and using data visualization designs, Reda said they will try to understand how to better prevent overdoses in the future, especially those in Indiana.

“We hope that we are able to lower the overdose death rates in Indiana and these interventions are used in counties and areas across Indiana,” Reda said.

IU organizations are fighting food insecurity around campus

By Mia Hilkowitz mhilkowi@iu.edu

Crimson Cupboard food pantry opened a second satellite location in the Indiana Memorial Union building this semester in order to extend its reach to students grappling with food insecurity.

Brandon Shurr, director of Crimson Cupboard and senior assistant director of community engagement in the Student Involvement and Leadership Center, said Crimson Cupboard is a food pantry that offers free and healthy food to IU students who struggle with food insecurity.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food insecurity is the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods or limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways.

Students can visit the pantry once a week after filling out a client form about general personal and demographic information. Crimson Cupboard also allows students to request meal points to use at McNutt or Forest dining halls.

Shurr said Crimson Cupboard was founded in 2015 by former IU student Mercedes Jones, who started the organization after realizing there was a need for a food pantry

on campus.

Along with the new IMU satellite pantry, Crimson Cupboard also operates its main pantry at Campus View Apartments. Shurr said they opened the satellite pantry was to serve more students in a central location.

“It’s just a way to get the attention of students that may be struggling with food insecurity that are never out in the Campus View area or also don’t know about the other pantry,” Shurr said. “The satellite just allows more people to know about the food pantry.”

Crimson Cupboard’s goal is to diminish the negative effects that food insecurity has on students’ college careers, Shurr said. According to a Hope Center survey from March 2021, three in five college students experience basic needs insecurity, which includes food insecurity.

“The main issue is making sure that students aren’t missing or dropping out of classes because they’re going hungry,” Shurr said. “Ultimately by helping students find and get nutritious food, that raises their chances to finish their college career.”

Crimson Cupboard, a program of the IU Division of Student Affairs, is run by Shurr, three graduate assistants from the O’Neill School,

two Cox scholars and three to five regular weekly volunteers. Crimson Cupboard stocks its pantries from donated food, which is collected through food drives or from the Hoosier Hills Food Bank.

Crimson Cupboard is not alone in fighting food insecurity on campus. Founded in 2019, IU Campus Kitchen is a student-run organization that packages free, healthy meals for students struggling with food insecurity. Volunteers from the organization go to different farmers markets to pick out produce and pack them into small bags for the students.

Thomas Zeedyk, program assistant and coordinator for IU Campus Kitchen, said the organization puts together 250 bags each semester. Zeedyk said one of the biggest misconceptions about food insecurity on college campuses is that very few people struggle with the issue.

“There are a lot of undergrads and a lot of graduate students who are also food insecure,” Zeedyk said. “Some people don’t even know they’re insecure.”

Zeedyk said promoting educational programs and raising awareness are important to fighting food insecurity on college campuses.

“Some people don’t even know what it means to be

food insecure,” Thomas said.

“Understanding that will give you a better look into food insecurity, especially at IU.” Zeedyk said that IU Campus Kitchen is currently working with IU Dining to launch a program that allows the IU Campus Kitchen to take the dining halls’ left over food and redistribute it to students. Zeedyk said that he hopes to see the program launch within the next two semesters.

The IU Food Institute is also working to promote sustainable and reliable food sources through The Real Food Challenge. The Real Food Challenge is a national organization that provides colleges and universities with resources aimed at developing sustainable, local, fair and humane food sources. The standards constituting “real food” includes being local/ community based, humane, fairly traded and ecologically sound.

According to Jodee Smith, assistant director of the IU Food Institute, in the 2014 fiscal year, the year that the first Real Food Calculator was initiated at IU, only 3.8% of food qualified as “real food.”

“For many years, the IU Food Institute, engaged faculty, passionate student interns, and campus co-leaders like IU Dining and Sustain IU have

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Crimson Cupboard employee Edith Martinez stocks the fridge at the Campus View Apartments Crimson Cupboard on Oct. 27, 2022.

Martinez spent her shift stocking the food pantry and checking in shoppers.

worked to promote the Real Food Challenge on campus and to shift food procurement to suppliers who meet sustainability standards,” Smith said in an email.

Smith said from 2017 to 2020, IU increased its purchasing of foods that qualify as “real foods” from 5.59% to 13.10% of expenditures, which totaled $1.87 million.

Smith said despite efforts from students and supporting campus groups, like IU Food institute, there has been little commitment from campus leadership on sustain-

able food purchasing either by committing to the Real Food Challenge standards, or through the creation of a university specific sustainable food purchasing standard.

IU’s current sustainable purchasing policy does not directly address food purchases. Instead, it states the university will avoid wood or paper products derived from old growth forests and that all energy consumingproducts, appliances and equipment purchased should be Energy Star qualified “whenever possible or practical.”

Southern Indiana may experience heavy precipitation this winter

By Mia Hilkowitz mhilkowi@iu.edu

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently released their official weather forecast for December 2022 through February 2023, which predicts Indiana will experience more rain and snow this winter.

According to NOAA’s forecast, southern Indiana is predicted to see precipitation probabilities 33% to 40% higher than average. Other areas of the Midwest, including Ohio, Illinois and Wisconsin are expected to see similar increases. The NOAA defines precipitation as the process where water vapor condenses in the atmosphere to form water droplets that fall to the Earth as rain, sleet, snow or hail.

Additionally, NOAA is

forecasting that southern Indiana has an equal chance of above or below-average temperatures during the winter months. According to Weather Spark, the cold season in Indiana lasts around three months with an average daily high temperature of 46 degrees Fahrenheit. The coldest month of the year for Indiana is January, which has an average low of 22 degrees Fahrenheit and 37 degrees Fahrenheit.

NOAA is attributing these predicted increases in precipitation to the continuation of La Niña weather patterns.

According to the World Meteorological Organization, La Niña refers to the large-scale cooling of the ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. La Niña patterns are associated with changes in

winds, pressure and rainfall.

Preparing for the weather change IU freshman Isabelle Nold grew up in Illinois, where the area experiences similar temperature and precipitation levels to those in Indiana.

Nold advises new IU students, or students experiencing their first Midwest winter to make several important investments. She said that it is important to layer up, purchase boots, warm pants, a hat and pair of gloves. Nold also adds that buses can be a valuable resource for those that don’t want to walk to class in the cold.

For IU sophomore Allen Voorde, the most important purchase one can make is a pair of waterproof snow boots.

He adds snow boots with traction can help students navi-

gate around campus.

While students may be worried about snow, Kate Dinnon, an IU freshman that has lived in Indiana for eight years, said ice can be a bigger challenge.

“A lot of people just kind of expect a lot of snow, which isn’t always the case,” Dinnon said. “There’s a lot of ice, which can be scary especially for people driving here for the first time. They should be careful of black ice because you can’t see it right away.”

Getting where you need to To deal with icy roads, the Indiana State Police recommend on their website that drivers avoid abrupt stops and starts, beware of shaded areas where ice is slow to melt and use low beam headlights to decrease glare from ice on the roads.

IU junior Quincy Coleman said new students should give themselves more time to get to classes because the constantly changing conditions can pose varying challenges on a day-to-day basis.

“Getting to class, wherever it is, will be much, much more difficult and dangerous than normally going to class because not everybody’s used to driving on icy roads,” Coleman said. “The buses are packed because nobody wants to walk in the snow and the wind. So, plan accordingly for what you need to do.”

In addition to six IU Campus routes running during winter months, Bloomington Transit runs 12 bus routes.

However, service on these routes will be reduced during university break periods, including winter break. The IU Campus Bus Service advises

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IU film expert discovered lost Black film from 1916

By Jay Upshaw jnupshaw@iu.edu

During the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cara Caddoo was doing research. She had recently watched 1921 film “By Right of Birth” and noticed strange clues within the film. So, she began digging, and it was this specific research on the film that led to her discovering a previously overlooked detail in a historical Black film.

“I was just trying to do research on the things I had available to me,” Caddoo said.

Caddoo is a historian at IU who specializes in film, mass media, race and Black history. In 2014, she also published the book, “Envisioning Freedom: Cinema and the Building of Modern Black Life,” which chronicles the history of early Black cinema.

“Cara knew this particular film she was watching and noticed this funny little fifteen second blip,” said Rachel Stoeltje, interim director of the Black Film Archive Center at IU. Caddoo was viewing a 1921 film produced by Lincoln Motion Picture Company film, one of the first race film producers in the U.S. The film “By Right of Birth” features only four minutes of surviving footage. Upon viewing the film, she realized pieces of the film seemed out

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Associate Professor Cara Caddoo poses for a portrait. Caddoo was working with IU’s Black Film Archive when the 1916 film was rediscovered.

of place.

“Her ability to catch that little moment really speaks to her knowing the film,” Stoeltje said.

When watching “By Right of Birth,” Caddoo noticed discrepancies in small parts.

Evidence that she was watching an entirely different production came from the title card including a misplaced image of a cactus references to a soldier and someone named Joe, and two actors appearing who did not have credited parts.

After doing some independent research, Caddoo realized the mismatched pieces of media fit the description of “The Trooper of Troop K.” “The Trooper of Troop K” was an impor-

tant race film that she had discovered when searching through the George P. Johnson Collection at the University of California.

Allyson Nadia Field, a professor at UCLA and scholar of Black cinema, was the first person Caddoo called when she made her discovery. Caddoo reached out to Field for help with this project.

After seeking her expert opinion about the film’s origin, both Caddoo and Field agreed they were dealing with a separate film altogether.

“It’s so remarkable and such a fantastic example of bringing someone like Cara with her knowledge, passion and commitment,” Stoeltje

COURTESY OF CARA CADDOO, INDIANA UNIVERSITY

An image from the film “By Right of Birth” (1921) is shown, which Caddoo discovered was actually footage from the lost film “The Trooper of Troop K” (1916).

said.

While Caddoo had the Library of Congress verify this discovery, a big contributor to the project has been the IU Black Film Center Archive. The Black Film Center Archive holds archived films and projects made by Black creators from around the

world made at many different points in history.

“They’ve always been incredibly supportive,” Caddoo said. “And they’re a great resource for Black cinema.”

When she’s not working as a professor for the university, she’s preparing to publish her second book about

Noble Johnson, a Black actor and producer of the silent era. She hopes to release this book either next year or the following year.

“What we have is very minimal recordings of our early silent heritage,” Stoeltje said. “That’s amplified for black cinema in particular.”

BLACK VOICES

Male egos are actively harming, even killing women

By Da’Nasia Pruitt

pruittd@iu.edu | @danasialp

On Oct. 3, 21-year-old Asia Womack was allegedly fatally shot several times by her “friend,” Cameron Hogg, after playing basketball with him because he became angry she’d beat him in the game.

According to Essence, Womack was found on a sidewalk by the Dallas Police Department, with multiple gunshot wounds.

After Womack won the game, the man reportedly took his kids and brother home and then returned to the park where the game occurred. When he got to the park, he allegedly shot Womack five times as she walked home, according to Essence.

No one has been charged for murder in the incident, according to Essence.

Local ABC news channel, WFFA, interviewed Womack’s aunt after the incident.

“He needs to pay for what he did,” she said.

Womack’s sister could also be seen, distraught about losing her sister. Their entire community is grieving Womack’s passing.

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This unfortunate event should show the world how the patriarchy and its ability to negatively fuel male egos is harming people, specifically women and nonbinary people.

One of the definitions given for the term “patriarchy” defines it as “a system in which men have all or most of

the power and importance in a society or group.” The definition said patriarchy is the main cause for much of the oppression women and children face.

Women and nonbinary people are under an oppressive regime with men as the oppressors.

I am sure every woman

has a story about a time when they beat a man in a typically male-dominant sport like basketball or soccer, usually in a crowd full of men. After winning, the man who lost will try to belittle her accomplishment with phrases like, “I let you win” or “I wasn’t really playing my best” in an attempt to save their egos.

I can vividly remember being in third grade, playing dodgeball. The team I was on was winning, but we had a lot of players that were ruled out. I can admit, I was not that good at the game.

However, I ended up getting one of the most athletic boys in my class “out” and eliminated from the game. It was like I could see the embarrassment and anger in his eyes, from losing to a girl.

I can still feel the sting on my cheek from the dodgeball when he threw it as hard as he could back at me.

I do not remember the boy who threw the dodgeball at me ever getting reprimanded.

I do remember my male P.E. teacher saying that it was an “accident.” So, I brushed it off.

I can still remember the look in his eyes, which told me the hit was anything but an accident. But how could I debate with my teacher about it?

I did not understand then why someone would be so mad at me for something so small. I understand now.

The society we live in instructs boys at an early age they are the ones that women should, in a way, bow down to and have respect for.

This is what men in a patriarchal society do. No matter how important that person was to you, as a man you have been conditioned to disrespect and be outraged when losing to a woman or nonbinary person in a sport, although this extends beyond just a basketball game.

It is taboo for a man to talk about losing to a woman in a game that was supposedly meant for them to dominate. This type of behavior is not corrected because it is deemed normal in our society.

As boys grow older, this behavior can escalate. This is what happened in Womack’s case.

As a society, older men must unlearn their misogyny and teach boys to understand how their actions can be oppressive. The men of today must make sure that the next generation of men are not angered by women being “better” than them but empowered.

If not, we will continue to hear gruesome and sad stories, like Womack’s, where men’s egos are broken because a woman simply bested them in a sport.

BLACK VOICES

Police ignored community concerns about a serial killer

By Da’Nasia Pruitt

pruittd@iu.edu | @danasialp

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

On Oct. 7 a Black woman in Kansas City, Missouri, escaped from a serial killer after being held captive for a month. The abductor, 39-year-old Timothy Haslett Jr. Haslett, was charged with rape, kidnapping and second-degree assault, according to local news channel Kansas City TV. Haslett repeatedly raped and tortured the victim. The victim, who has not been officially named, claimed Haslett killed her other friends and she was only able to escape once Haslett left to take his child to school.

According to the Guardian, the Kansas City police dismissed concerns from the community about a possible serial killer because the claims were “completely unfounded.” The police defended their response to the community because they

claimed there were no missing persons reports.

Horrifying stories like these are what strengthen Black peoples’ distrust in the police. It reinforces the idea that the police don’t care about the safety or wellbeing of Black and Brown communities.

In most cases police will not investigate a missing person, unless an official missing person's report is filed with the police department. According to the Kansas City Police Department per procedural instruction for a missing persons, one criterion is there must be a strong indication of foul play. Reports should be made with the police department.

However, I believe the words from the community should be enough for police to investigate. Police are supposed to collaborate with the community to solve crime, not dismiss their concerns.

A nonprofit Kansas City newsroom published a video of community leader,

Bishop Tony Caldwell, saying he receive information about a possible location of the women had been kidnapped from, according to the Guardian.

The police were made aware of this, yet they still did nothing. And when the victim was questioned, the victim said the location where she was kidnapped was the same location Caldwell named.

While the police, weren’t certain if Caldwell claims were true, this potential information should have been enough for police to investigate instead of treating them like rumors.

If there were women in the communities were those policemen lay their heads, I’m sure there would be no hesitation for them to investigate, regardless of a missing person’s report because they know the day-to-day within their community.

People within the Black community knew that there was a disruption within their communities. The victim’s community reached

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out to the police whose supposed job is to “protect and serve,” yet they neglected their pleads.

There is a constant cycle of police ignoring the cries for help from Black people.

This can even be seen 30 years ago, when police failed to investigate Jeffrey Dahmer after Dahmer’s neigh-

bor called the police several times about suspicious activity going on in his apartment. The police had several opportunities to catch Dahmer, and his number of victims increased because of their neglect.

What are Black and Brown communities supposed to do when the police

ignore their cries for help?

What good are the police if they couldn’t even do a simple investigation to find out if the worries from the community were warranted or not?

The answer to these questions is simple. The entire system of policing needs to be eradicated.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Generally, the same rules as normal voting apply, but there are a few differences.

The ballot must be marked privately, unless you’re entitled to and request assistance.

You’ll enclose the ballot in an envelope specifically for provisional ballot secrecy and return it, sealed. You’ll also have to provide a written, signed affirmation stating you’re a registered voter who is eligible to vote in that election.

Whether your provisional ballot is valid will be determined by your voter qualifications on the outside of the envelope. Someone from each major political party will observe the envelope during the verification process, and the ballots will remain unopened until they’re determined to be eligible or not.

If the issue was with an incorrect ID, provisional voters can bring a valid form of ID to Election Central, located at 401 W. Seventh St., by noon on Nov. 18, 10 days after the election. If a voter believes they were registered but that registration doesn’t show up when they go to vote, they can fill out a provisional ballot and

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 bring proof of registration to Election Central by noon on Nov. 18.

Voters who went to the wrong poll site can fill out a provisional ballot, but it will not be counted at that site. To find your Election Day poll site, go to the Indiana Voter Portal.

The ballot’s eligibility is determined by the county election board. To verify the ballot, the board will look at the written affirmation and the provisional voter’s registration status and eligibility. Provisional voters can contact the county election board to find out whether their ballot was counted and, if not, why.

Provisional ballot votes are not added to the total until 10 days after the election.

How is my vote counted?

Ballots aren’t counted until Election Day and are all counted in Monroe County.

The ballots are scanned and processed by voting machines. They’re counted by a computer, only used for election purposes, once the polls close at 6 p.m. on Election Day.

Preliminary final numbers are posted online and submitted to the state on Nov. 8 after the polls close. That number does not reflect provisional ballot vote numbers, which aren’t counted until up to 10 days after the election and which are added then.

What happens if I make a mistake on my ballot?

The Monroe County Election Board, a branch of the Monroe County Justice Department, oversees all Monroe County elections and will be at Election Central throughout Election Day. The board is made up of Republican member Donovan Garletts, Democratic chair Shruti Rana and secretary and Monroe County Clerk Nicole Browne. Browne is running unopposed for reelection.

When a ballot isn’t marked clearly, is written on, or is otherwise unable to be scanned by voting machines, the Election Board looks at the unclear race and votes based on what they decide the original voter intended. If they can’t make a clear decision, the vote for that particular office on that

ballot won’t count, but all other votes on the ballot will still be scanned and counted.

While this doesn’t happen often, there are occurrences where the vote is unclear. To avoid this, clearly mark only one candidate in a race and don’t mark anywhere else on the ballot. If you need a new ballot, you can ask a poll worker. They’ll provide you with a blank one and void the old one.

How do I know my vote is secure?

The ballots are never left alone with one person and are initialed by two poll workers of different parties as a check.

The ballots are separated from their envelopes when counted, so voters can’t be matched to their ballots.

On Election Day, someone from Hart InterCivic, the vendor in charge of Monroe County voting equipment, will be on site to fix any technical issues or troubleshoot anything strange.

Early voting is now open in Monroe County and will remain open until noon on Nov. 7.

Racek said the exhibit can be interesting to all students, whether they are involved in architecture or not.

“I would encourage people to check out this exhibit, it’s a great piece of storytelling,” Racek said. “It is amazing how many things had to happen to get this building standing today.”

Nathan Ramsey, teaching assistant for Racek and IU senior, said Racek and Adam Thies, the head of capital planning at IU, looked back through Mies’ history to finish telling the story of his work at IU. “Racek and Thies were able to go to different libraries, sifting through many floorplans and documents,” Ramsey said. “They ended up finding out that Sydney Eskenazi was in the fraternity that Mies originally designed, together they received items of Mies’ work and pieced the story together.”

Ramsey said in addition to the exhibit, there was a video produced to showcase interesting aspects

of the building with background music from a Jacobs School of Music student.

The pieces played were Mies’ favorite, and some were played at his funeral.

This exhibit was Grunwald Gallery’s first show dealing with architecture.

Grunwald Gallery Director Betsy Stirratt said the exhibit benefited in adding to the gallery’s variety of art modes.

“The exhibit design was very successful; it contained some large-scale prints that are on wallpaper material and those turned out to be very effective,” Stirratt said.

“It gave us experience in terms of installing that type of art.”

Stirratt said the exhibit features unique pieces that were unexpected for the gallery.

“The addition to the show of two artifacts that I was not expecting to have really enhanced the show,” Stirratt said. “One of those is the set of original blueprints for the building from the 1940s, the other is a watercolor painting by Mies.”

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OPINION

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Editors Sean Gilley, Elizabeth Valadez opinion@idsnews.com

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OPINION

Men, do better

Abortion-rights protestors gather in front of the Women’s Care Center on June 27, 2022, on College Avenue during a demonstration organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation.

Carolyn Marshall (she/her)

is a sophomore majoring in media studies with a focus in cinematography and a minor in English.

Men, do better.

All we ask for, as women, is the right to feel safe in our own bodies. It is saddening that there has been a normalization for women to go for runs with self-defense weapons like pepper spray due to fear of being attacked by men. We shouldn’t have to feel the need to carry a weapon with us so that we can feel safe while walking to the local grocery store.

As Elizabeth Cady Scranton stated, “The history of the past is but a long upward struggle towards

equality.” Women being fearful while going on runs is just one example of the upward struggle that must be faced.

In a workplace, it is common for many women to have experienced some form of sexual assault. A man is a part of the problem if he thinks it is okay for women to still feel uncomfortable in a professional environment solely because of their gender, for women to be raped because they let their shoulders show, or if he thinks he has the right to make the choice for a pregnant woman — whom he has never met — to have her baby.

We wish men would look

into our eyes and say, “I believe you.”

Throughout high school, I often had conversations with some of my guy friends about women's rights.

They’d say something like “Oh, are you a feminist?” with contempt or “Go back to the kitchen” or “It’s really not that bad.”

These comments reflect the social conditioning young men face, leading them to believe women are inferior. It’s a toxic cycle that must be broken as microaggressions like these are demeaning to women who are also human beings. Who are men to question how women fight for the rights that men were born with? Some-

thing that men have never experienced, should never be questioned by them.

It’s time for us to stop settling for your lack of attentiveness.

“Oh, it’s okay as long as you’re aware” is a statement I began telling men so that they wouldn’t feel uncomfortable when I brought up sexism. They would get sheepish and quiet, unsure of what to say.

“I believe you.”

That is a start. That is a sign that you are acknowledging what I am saying and that we can have a conversation about it. Women shouldn’t be holding back discussions of the injustices they face just because it

OPINION

The book business as we know it is dying

“Heartstopper” was released April 22, 2022, on Netflix.

Char Jones (they/her)

is a sophomore studying English and journalism.

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of “Heartstopper”?

Maybe the beloved Netflix TV series or the TikTok videos that took the app by storm. I would bet that most people who watched the show didn’t even know it was a book series first.

That’s the danger of streaming services: they turn great books into bad movies and TV shows. Who’s going to read "To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” when the movie is a click away and stars Noah Centineo?

It’s become a running gag that the book industry is dying. Big TV shows like “Bojack Horseman” want us to believe that there’s a visible end to the industry, showing the book publishers as con-

stantly broke and searching for movie deals. However, that’s not the truth: book sales have gone up immensely in the last two years.

So why even make the argument that books are dying? It’s clear that books will be around forever, even if they get phased out by other forms of more accessible digital media consumption.

Items like the Nook and Kindle have existed for at least a decade and still they have not pushed books into obscurity. There will always be physical media purists. We’re seeing that movement before our eyes with CDs and vinyl becoming hot commodities for music snobs and interior decorators. The real issue lies with who actually reads books anymore when there’s digital adaptations of just about everything.

There’s not as much reason to read anymore when

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all the bestselling novels get turned into blockbuster movies, like “Where the Crawdads Sing” or “Twilight.” The reason they were adapted into movies was because they sold millions of copies, but who reads the original novels other than your mom’s book club? While 75% of adults said they read a book in some form in 2021, the percentage of physical books read had declined from the past few years. Book consumption is moving to e-books and audiobooks, especially with the rise in popularity of podcasts.

Even how people find books is changing – the number one way people discover books is through online shopping.

This is not to say that people don't care about books anymore. In fact, the internet has helped save the book industry after the pandemic. #BookTok has blown up on TikTok, giving readers rec-

ommendations and bringing up new discourses surrounding old books. It has saved the book, but it hasn’t saved the bookstore.

Independent bookstore sales have been steadily declining in the past ten years as stores like Amazon Books and Barnes & Noble have entirely cornered the market.

Sure, Amazon Bookstores has failed as an experiment, but it has contributed to the shut down of hundreds of mom and pop bookstores while they were open. People are looking for the cheapest place to buy their books and that place will always be online.

It’s a bit sad, in a way. I’ve always loved reading, but the rise of film adaptations has killed that love just a bit. Most adaptations are so unlike the book that fans of the movies or shows will not see the original source material as worth reading. The authors don’t often make a ton of money off these deals either — unless, of course, you’re Stephen King.

Books aren’t going anywhere, but readership is going down. Reading is fundamental but will surely become a manic pixie dream girl talking point.

“Oh, you don’t read? Then how can you read the story like it’s intended to be told?

Poser.” cmj35@iu.edu

makes men uncomfortable.

It makes us uncomfortable too, while experiencing them.

There are other expectations that men hold that are too much.

When a girl goes out to a party, she will put effort into looking nice. Jeans, tank-top, and tidied up hair is society’s norm. Too many times have I seen TV shows or heard about events on the news saying a girl was assaulted and there was no holding the man accountable.

Instead, the woman is blamed for her own assault.

“It was what she was wearing.” If a woman is expected to look a certain way when

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going out, she shouldn’t be shamed for being assaulted and shouldn’t be assaulted at all.

Overall, men need to realize the effects of their ignorance on the lives of women and must begin to take responsibility for their lack of action. The first step to understanding the lack of women's rights is listening. There is still a possibility for our society to change for the better, including the development of rights to be equal between women and men. However, it starts with teamwork, everyone fighting for the same cause.

So, men, do better. caremars@iu.edu

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Strong schools make Bloomington a great community Strong schools make Bloomington a great community. The Monroe County Community School Corporation needs your help on Nov. 8 to support the school system that makes this such a nice place to live. We know excellent teachers and staff are vital to a quality education. At MCCSC, we want the best teachers and hourly staff to ensure the best learning experiences and outcomes for our students.

Great teachers, and our ability to attract and retain great teachers, matter now more than ever. Teacher shortages are affecting districts across Indiana and the entire country. While there’s no single reliable database to precisely track the shortage, the indicators are everywhere. Some states are lowering standards and prerequisites for classroom teachers. An Illinois report says that 88% of that state’s school districts are experiencing shortages. The executive director of the School Superintendents Association told the Washington Post: “I’ve never seen it this bad.”

Many factors contribute to the shortage. The COVID-19 pandemic added unprecedented demands and

stress to teaching. In some communities, controversies centered on curriculum and content have added pressure and left many teachers feeling battered by political forces that simultaneously seem both misplaced and beyond their control. None of this has escaped the attention of college students, fewer of whom are choosing careers in education.

Amid these challenges, MCCSC is also focused on improving equity and diversity to provide the best learning environment for students. Our goals and priorities for 2021-2025 include recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse staff that reflects our student population. While adequate pay is only one element needed to attract and retain teachers, it is nonetheless an important component. If voters approve the Nov. 8 ballot question, MCCSC has committed to increase teacher pay by $4,500 and support staff salaries by $2.25 an hour. Please vote yes for MCCSC. Thank you, Erin Cooperman, MCCSC School Board Member District 5

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SPORTS

Nov. 3, 2022 idsnews.com

Editors Emma Pawlitz, Matt Sebree sports@idsnews.com

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Back-ups shine in Indiana’s win over Marian

ALEX PAUL | IDS

Freshman forward Malik Reneau hypes up the crowd during his introduction at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall for Hoosier Hysteria on Oct. 7, 2022. Reneau recorded a 14-point 11-rebound double-double in his debut against Marian University Oct. 29.

By Emma Pawlitz

epawlitz@iu.edu | @emmapawlitz

The Indiana men’s basketball team opened its season against Marian University Oct. 29 without its crown jewel: senior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis.

Jackson-Davis was sidelined for precautionary reasons, along with sophomore guard Tamar Bates, and the two traded their pinstripe pants for a dapper suit-andtie ensemble. Head coach Mike Woodson listed the duo’s status as questionable prior to the game, raising many questions especially regarding where the team’s primary offensive production would come from.

Freshman forward Malik Reneau, a top-25 recruit coming out of high school,

cracked the starting lineup in place of Jackson-Davis. It didn’t take long for Reneau to assert himself as arguably the most dominant player on the court, making it known the All-American would not be missed — at least during a preseason exhibition that has no effect on Indiana’s record.

Reneau’s efficiency, versatility and athleticism were glaring, and he helped the Hoosiers get out to a quick 10-0 lead to open the game.

His strong screens, quick cuts and willingness to battle for rebound tip-outs proved his intangibles alone were enough to alter the game in Indiana’s favor.

Don’t be mistaken, though. Reneau’s numbers certainly spoke for themselves.

The freshman finished with a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds, five of which came on the offensive end. His scores were the result of playing bully-ball down low, taking defensive rebounds coast to coast and connecting with former Montverde Academy teammate freshman guard Jalen Hood-Schifino on the pick and roll.

Hood-Schifino had a quality debut himself, notching 11 points and four assists after earning the start.

The young duo played vastly beyond their years, which Woodson attributed to the rigor and prestige of Montverde and its coaching staff.

“That coach is a damn good coach, and he pushes guys to play hard and do the right things on both ends of

the floor,” Woodson said of Montverde head boys basketball coach Kevin Boyle.

“The transition for them coming in has really been easy. It was kind of nice, starting those two guys for the first time at the college level, and I thought they passed with flying colors tonight.”

While the melodic rhyme of “Reneau for two!” flooded the chambers of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall during the first half, a new breakout star took over in the second, notching an impressive double-double of his own.

Sophomore center Logan Duncomb scored 11 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in his second-year debut.

His old-school turnaround hooks and banked-in twofooters were a testament to

the work he put in during the offseason to earn himself a bigger role on the team.

“It felt awesome — it was super rewarding,” Duncomb said of his performance. “I put in a lot more effort this year over the summer, trying to get better to go out there and play and contribute. I had a giant smile on my face after the game.”

Duncomb has earned high praises from the likes of Jackson-Davis and his fellow captain graduate student forward Race Thompson during the preseason. Woodson acknowledged Duncomb’s freshman season could’ve seen a higher work ethic, but he was happy with how the sophomore’s dedication played into Indiana’s win.

“I told him after the game and in front of everybody,

I was just so proud of him,” Woodson said. “He’s hung in there with me, and he’s caught a lot of hell, and he responded.”

Duncomb’s efficient outing further eased the blow of playing without JacksonDavis, and he and Reneau proved that the Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year’s bench replacements can pick up right where he leaves off come regular season games.

A positive sentiment regarding the absence of Jackson-Davis wasn’t the only surprise of Indiana’s first win.

The Hoosiers shot a solid 42.1% from the 3-point line, thanks to 3-4 shooting from Thompson and contributions from junior guard Trey Galloway, junior forward Jordan Geronimo, freshman guard CJ Gunn and graduate student guard Miller Kopp, as well. Indiana struggled from beyond the arc in many games last season, so a strong performance from Thompson was especially reassuring.

Graduate student point guard Xavier Johnson, who ended the 2021-22 season on a rabid offensive spurt, looked shaky in his fifth-year debut. Johnson had two unforced turnovers and displayed an iffy shot selection for the majority of the game, often playing overly sped up and rushing in transition.

Still, Johnson’s core as a facilitator finds its identity in an aggressive, playmaking point guard, which can ultimately do more favors for the Hoosiers than harm.

Indiana will return to Assembly Hall Thursday, Nov. 3, to face the University of Saint Francis in its second and final exhibition game of the preseason. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m., and the game will be broadcast on BTN+.

COLUMN: Indiana absolutely blasted Marian. Does that mean anything?

By Bradley Hohulin

bhohulin@iu.edu | @BradleyHohulin

Indiana men’s basketball defeated Marian University 78-42 in an exhibition matchup Saturday.

The victory moved the Hoosiers to 28-0 in exhibition games against non-Division I opponents, a statistic which hopefully helps you understand how little can be concluded from this contest. Reactions to exhibition games usually age about as well as the building names on Indiana’s campus, so let’s exercise some restraint.

Nevertheless, if for some reason you decided to draw conclusions after watching this game, here are some of the things you might say.

The Hoosiers can still win without senior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis

Jackson-Davis joined sophomore guard Tamar Bates on the sideline as both sat out for precautionary reasons. If there’s any game Indiana fans would want Jackson-Davis to miss, this would be the one.

We already know JacksonDavis is fantastic when he’s healthy. Watching him bully Crossroads League forwards for 36 minutes would have been entertaining for some viewers, but it would have told us virtually nothing except that — surprise — Jackson-Davis is taller and stronger than the vast majority of Crossroads League forwards.

Even without its preseason All-American, Indiana was completely dominant. There were some ugly turnovers and instances of apparent miscommunication, but growing pains are nothing unexpected. Baskets

still came easily for the Hoosiers, while scoring against them looked as easy and fun as a phone call with a distant family member.

Indiana is going to be great at 3-point shots The Hoosiers shot 8-19 from beyond the arc, three of which came from graduate student forward Race Thompson in a rare display of long-range accuracy.

Will Thompson consistently attempt 3-point shots throughout the regular season? Perhaps, but probably not. There might not be a more cliché overreaction to an exhibition game than thinking the defensive stalwart is now also a lights-out shooter.

Still, Indiana head coach Mike Woodson provided appeared optimistic about Thompson’s prospects as a

shooter.

“He’s a basketball player now,” Woodson said. “It’s kinda nice.”

Truer words, coach Woodson. Truer words.

Indiana already has its future roster Perhaps the biggest surprise of the afternoon was sophomore forward Logan Duncomb’s 11 points and 11 rebounds coming off the bench. Duncomb barely played last year, but he already looks confident contesting shots and attacking the glass.

Meanwhile, all four of Indiana’s scholarship freshmen — forwards Malik Reneau and Kaleb Banks and guards CJ Gunn and Jalen HoodSchifino — saw action Saturday, combining for 31 points, 18 rebounds and seven assists.

It’s difficult to overstate how excited college basketball fans get for promising freshmen. After Hood-Schifino drained a 3-point shot with 1:30 left in the first half, I saw an Indiana fan to my right audibly sigh and rest his forehead against his interlocked hands as if he were having a religious experience.

While I don’t think Indiana fans should bank on any of Indiana’s 18-year-old players to help them find God anytime soon, there is reason to be optimistic about the future.

Hardly any of it means anything During a timeout midway through the first half with Indiana leading 19-5, I took note of my surroundings.

The oddly sparse afternoon crowd. The blatant

height disparities between the two teams’ players. The trap remix of Smash Mouth’s 1999 hit “All Star” pouring from the speakers.

In that moment, I felt the full weight of the ridiculousness unfolding on the court.

What cruel, bizarre sport allows a 2,500-student private school to play a Big Ten team for a $30,000 paycheck?

There’s barely anything you can take from this matchup beyond a handful of cool highlights and, if you were lucky enough to be sitting in section H, a free pizza voucher at Bucceto’s Smiling Teeth. I don’t know if exhibition free pizza tastes as good as regular season free pizza, but section H has to feel good about such a demonstrative victory nevertheless.

I suppose Indiana men’s basketball probably feels pretty good, too.

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Indiana goes 1-1 over the weekend against Rutgers, No. 12 Purdue

By Marnie Sara

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Indiana volleyball played a pair of home–and–away matches this past weekend after beating both Michigan State and Michigan on the road last weekend. Indiana first faced Rutgers on Friday night in Bloomington before traveling to No. 12 Purdue on Sunday afternoon.

Much of the Hoosier crowd in Wilkinson Hall was seen wearing costumes in honor of Indiana’s Halloween-weekend match against Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights stole the third set which momentarily slowed the Hoosiers down, but Indiana won the match 3-1.

Indiana started the first set on a 5-0 run with sophomore outside hitter Camryn Haworth serving for the team.

Sophomore outside hitter Mady Saris extended Indiana’s lead to 12-2 in the same set with an alert block at the net. Saris recorded four total blocks on the night. Rutgers was unable to make the first set competitive and Indiana won the opening frame 25-13.

With kills from senior middle blocker Kaley Rammelsberg and Saris, the Hoosiers opened the second set with a 4-1 lead. They forced the Scarlet Knights to take a second timeout after junior middle blocker Savannah Kjolhede delivered an ace, putting the Hoosiers ahead 12-6. The second set ended with back-to-back kills from junior outside hitter Morgan Geddes, granting the Hoosiers a 25-17 win.

The Hoosiers trailed for most of the third set until senior defensive specialist Paula Cerame dispatched a service ace to put the team up 19-18.

After a service error by Rutgers, Indiana tied the score at 25 apiece. However, Rutgers found the final two points of the third set and extended the match to a fourth set.

Another crucial kill by Saris put Indiana up 7-2 in the fourth set. Indiana later went on a 3-0 run with kills from Geddes and Rammelsberg, positioning the team with a 14-6 lead. Indiana stayed in front of Rutgers the entire

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Junior defensive strategist Isa Lopez prepares to bump the ball during a volleyball game against Rutgers on Oct. 28, 2022. Indiana beat Rutgers with a final score of 3-1.

game and closed the fourth set with a kill from Kjolhede.

Indiana won the fourth set 25-14 and took the first match of the weekend 3-1.

After the win, Saris spoke about the Hoosiers’ mindset that contributed to the team’s four-match winning streak in the Big Ten.

“We are always playing good teams in the Big Ten, whoever you got," Saris said.

“It is about how we play not how they play.”

After the hard-fought win, Indiana had a quick turnaround to West Lafayette, Indiana, the following Sunday.

The Hoosiers couldn’t beat

the top-25 Boilermakers on the road and fell short to their in-state rival 3-1.

Indiana won the first set 25-18, with the help of Cerame and her four service aces in the same frame, but then lost the next three sets by a combined 33 points in noncompetitive fashion.

The loss to Purdue breaks Indiana’s four-match winning streak and puts the Hoosiers’ record at 6-6 in the Big Ten. Indiana will continue playing on the road and face Nebraska at 9 p.m. Wednesday in Lincoln, Nebraska. The match will be broadcast on BTN+.

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Redshirt senior forward Ryan Wittenbrink shoots a free kick against Maryland Oct. 30, 2022, at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Wittenbrink scored the only goal for the Hoosiers. mtpress@iu.edu | @MatthewPress23

Redshirt senior forward Ryan Wittenbrink, with his hands on his head, stood motionless near Indiana men’s soccer’s sideline. Not too far from him, senior defender Nyk Sessock stared longingly toward the sea of euphoric yellow jerseys.

After conceding an equalizing goal to No. 8 Maryland in the 87th minute of Sunday’s match at Bill Armstrong Stadium, the Hoosiers saw their regular season title hopes vanish in the blink of an eye. A win from a middling Wisconsin side over Ohio State was crucial for Indiana to have a chance at the title, and they got that.

The last piece of the puzzle, however, was a win for head coach Todd Yeagley’s squad. With just 180 fateful seconds left to play, the Terrapins negated that possibility.

“It (was) a quiet locker room. They knew what was on the line,” Yeagley said of

his team after the match.

“They’re disappointed. It would’ve been disappointing if it was the third Big Ten game because you concede late.”

For the majority of the match, the Hoosiers were on the front foot. Early on, sophomore forward Sam Sarver and senior forward Herbert Endeley influenced a couple of threatening opportunities.

Maryland’s back line had its hands full with Indiana’s high-powered attack, particularly on crosses. In the ninth minute, junior defender Joey Maher flicked a header toward goal, but Terrapin senior goalkeeper Niklas Neumann thwarted the chance.

A little over midway into the first half, the Hoosiers found the back of the net.

Sarver was taken down near the top of Maryland’s box, and Wittenbrink stepped up to the ball to line up his free kick.

He whipped a curling strike past Neumann’s outstretched gloves into the

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top corner, drawing raucous cheers from the home crowd as Indiana found itself ahead.

“He’s been training it. He’s been clinical all year. He’s feeling it,” Yeagley said of Wittenbrink. “I thought he had an average first 25 (minutes).

It was not Ryan’s best day offensively. But even those moments are reason why we might extend his minutes. He can change the game.”

Junior goalkeeper JT Harms, perhaps surprisingly, was given the start in net.

He oversaw a clean first half with danger rarely making its way toward him, but he was forced to make some plays in the second period.

Shortly after the break, Maryland junior forward Stefan Copetti fired a low blast toward Harms from around the penalty spot. Harms quickly dove to his left and redirected the strike out of bounds for a corner kick.

Even with stellar play from the backline, it was known prior to the match that whoever started in goal would

need a couple of brilliant moments to ward off the Terrapins. With that save, the Hoosiers got one.

“He had a good game.

I thought JT (Harms) did a good job of commanding the box,” Yeagley said. “I thought it was a good, solid performance.”

With around 20 minutes remaining in the match, Maryland exercised a heightened urgency to equalize. The Hoosiers were pushed onto their heels and fought endlessly to clear away Terrapin chances — and until the 87th minute — they did just that.

But as Hoosier fans sensed the possibility of a Big Ten title seemingly at their fingertips, the visitors spoiled the day.

Redshirt sophomore forward Joshua Bolma sent a long, out-swinging cross into Indiana’s box.

Copetti fought off senior defender Brett Bebej and soared to power his header past Harms. Though some time remained for the Hoosiers to mount a miraculous winning effort, the final result was inevitable.

“This had postseason feel, which is good. I like the way we competed,” Yeagley said.

“Once they went really heavy with numbers forward, you’re naturally going to be in a deeper block. Yet, we have a lot of things in front of us to play for.”

As Maryland rushed the field to celebrate its Big Ten regular season title, the Hoosiers’ disappointment was heavy. In just three minutes, Indiana went from a potential No. 1 seed in the Big Ten tournament to now No. 4.

Still, the Hoosiers secured home-field advantage for the first round of the conference tournament. On Friday, Nov. 4, the Hoosiers will host their quarterfinal game against Penn State. The time is yet to be determined.

Cam Camper tears ACL, out for the season

By Jacob Spudich

jaspudi@iu.edu | @spudichjacob

Junior leading receiver Cam Camper will be out for the remainder of the 2022 Indiana football season with a torn ACL suffered on Oct. 22 in the game’s second quarter against Rutgers.

Head coach Tom Allen said in a press conference Monday afternoon. “He’s part of our team. He’ll be in that long road to recovery. Our staff will do a great job of getting him back and having him ready for the fall.”

With 5:07 left in the first quarter against Rutgers, Indiana set up at its own 25-yard line. The first play of the drive, a throw from junior quarterback Connor Bazelak, was in the middle of the field to Camper for 11 yards.

The second completion is to the right side of the field for eight yards to Camper again. For the third and final time, Bazelak went to the right side of the field to Camper for just four

yards. Rutgers’ sophomore defensive back Desmond Igbinosun was on the tackle.

Camper appeared to be injured after the third completion, and he left for the rest of the game.

Those three plays from the Hoosiers were all no huddle plays, with Bazelak setting up in the shotgun for all of them.

Nine days later, Allen revealed Camper has torn his ACL and will be sidelined for the rest of the season.

Camper will have surgery in the near future.

Camper has been Indiana’s leading receiver for the duration of the 2023 season. His 569 yards lead the team, more than 250 yards more than the next receiver. Camper played in seven of eight games this year and was featured as the leading receiver in all seven.

Camper is one of 16 transfer student-athletes to debut for the Hoosiers this season. He played at Trinity Valley Community College prior to coming to Indiana.

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Indiana football head coach Tom Allen instructs the team during the game against Maryland Oct. 15, 2022 at Memorial Stadium.

Indiana will play Penn State University at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Memorial Stadium.during a volleyball game against Rutgers on Oct. 28, 2022. Indiana beat Rutgers with a final score of 3-1.

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Q&A with the director of ‘Hansel and Gretel’

By Gino Diminich

gdiminic@iu.edu | @GinoDiminichII

The Musical Arts Center will open its third opera of the fall season with Englebert Humperdink’s “Hansel and Gretel.” The production will be directed by renowned theatrical director Candace Evans.

Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11-12 and Nov. 17-18.

Evans has returned to guest direct another praised opera production at IU. After first working with the Jacobs School of Music in 2012, she continued to guest direct with productions like “Candide” and “Werther.” The Indiana Daily Student spoke with Evans about her role as director of “Hansel and Gretel” on Oct. 26.

IDS: What first brought you to IU as a guest director?

Evans: This is my 10-year anniversary. I began here in 2012 doing “Candide,” and I’ve done seven operas here over the subsequent 10 years so it’s kind of become home.

It’s such an experience to have such incredibly trained singers and to have such support from these departments.

IDS: A lot of first timers are taken aback when they see the Musical Arts Center and its resources. Did you have a similar first experience?

Evans: I absolutely did. I was doing a remount of “Candide” in 2012, so it was a production they already had in stock, but we got to reimagine it in a way. The ability to use mechanized wagons and turntables makes it probably the most well-equipped stage I’ve ever worked on. It’s fabulous and it also empowers you as a director to imagine even more magical things because you can move a set very quickly and transform the stage.

IDS: So, when you’re directing a new production, what’s the starting point for you?

Evans: The music. I get the score and I just start listening. It’s very rare that a composer does not give you what I’m going to call a “magic carpet.” You listen and you hear things; you can hear intent and mood change. Then of course I read the libretto — the words of the score. My background is in all fields of singing, dance

and theater, but my master’s degree is in classical acting and directing, so I’m very text driven. I’m charting the course of where the story goes, so then I start sitting down with the score and start sketching out ideas in my mind about what I need to make that truth.

IDS: You mentioned your background involved training in singing and dancing.

How has that impacted your career as a director?

Evans: Tremendously, the shortest way to say it is I’ve walked the walk. When I ask a singer to roll on the floor, I know where they will need to breathe, where they will need to sing, whether it’s fair to ask for that, because I’ve done it and I understand. I generally do my own choreography because of the dance background, and I feel it’s a touch more seamless.

I want the dance section to serve, to enhance the story.

IDS: Now, there is a misconception that opera is “unattainable.” Would you say that people just have to find that entry level piece to realize that it’s not out of reach to enjoy?

Evans: Yes, we’re marketing “Hansel and Gretel” very strongly to families and children. But it’s also a good first opera for adults who maybe are a bit put off because they don’t think they’ll get it. Similarly, a pet peeve that annoys me is the tradition of providing a synopsis in the program. I think it leads audiences to believe that they must read and study it to prepare. If I’m not directing the piece so that you can look at it and get the story, then I haven’t done my job. It adds to this anxiety of “I have to study it before I see it.”

IDS: So, when you’re given a new piece, how do you go about handling it?

Evans: A personal rule: even if I’m directing a piece I haven’t done, I don’t look at DVDs of other peoples’ productions. I don’t want to fill my head with preconceived notions, I want to follow the process I related previously.

Now when I revisit a piece, of course I have a preconceived notion of what I did before.

But I now have a different set. I have different singers, and most importantly, I’m different. I’m coming to that piece with that information.

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Candace Evans is seen directing “Little Women” at Madison Opera in 2016. Evans’ newest production of “Hansel and Gretel” opens Nov. 11.

For “Hansel and Gretel,” it’s a matter of coming to this postCOVID. It covers this desire to break out of entrapment.

In some ways, that’s what Hansel and Gretel are doing.

In short, I’m different every time I come to a piece so I’m bringing my new things, a new set, meeting new people.

It’s so important to let each garden grow on its own.

IDS: In doing all these productions, what do you think opera delivers to an audience that makes it so timeless?

Evans: First, the live theater experience. It’s stunningly different. There is a collegial

feeling that an audience develops through the course of things — you’re moving as a receptacle for that music to come in and it becomes very symbiotic. For a performer, when you hear the audience respond, it becomes cyclical and you start to have this shared experience. You can almost predict if the audience is going to inhale with you. You know something is coming and you feel it hit no matter what. That circular experience is precious and fleeting and will never be the same again and I think that’s really magical. The audience is sitting out there knowing that they’re doing it for you.

Tonight, this is yours.

COLUMN: Natalia Lafourcade returns with a quiet vengeance

By Grant Wheeler

grawheel@iu.edu | @wh33lg

As one of Mexico’s most well-known and successful singers, Natalia Lafourcade has spent the last seven years producing homages to Latin America’s greatest musicians, such as Agustín Lara and Roberto Cantoral.

Since 2015’s “Hasta la Raíz,” Lafourcade had not released an album of entirely original music until the release of “De Todas las Flores” on Oct. 27.

Her newest work demonstrates with striking ability the influences of these artists, utilizing the traditions of bossa nova, cumbia and jazz heavily in her refined sound.

The first song, “Vine solita,” begins with a string quartet playing a brief but foreboding piece, setting a morose tone that isn’t matched by the rest of the song. At the piece’s conclusion, a nylon guitar takes over, supporting Lafourcade’s even voice at a slow lilt.

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Natalia Lafourcade released “De Todas las Flores” Oct. 28, 2022.

The energy remains low for a while here, with the guitar providing consistent but sparse rhythm. Just past the halfway point, piano begins to creep in, followed by bass and twangy electric guitar.

It’s only a slight build, but it makes the song feel much wider and warmer.

The album quickly turns

on the groove on its title track, “De Todas las Flores.”

The instrumentation remains largely the same, but the style has changed dramatically with composition akin to a Jobim tune.

The bossa nova groove builds through the first verse, morphing from a sole guitar into a complex tex-

ture including bass, piano, electric guitar, percussion and beautifully-harmonized backing vocals. And it’s the harmony of this song that gives it its impact, with the guitar guiding the ensemble through haunting minor chord changes.

“Llévame viento” begins with a piano introduction that is equal parts “Clair de Lune” and “Strange Fruit” before Lafourcade enters, rubato with the ensemble improvising around her. The song maintains this unstructured soundscape for almost four of its six minutes, gradually adding instruments — piano, flutes, saxophones — in an intricate dance following Lafourcade’s lead.

When it fades away, it’s replaced by a heavy, lumbering beat that takes the listener into the last verse with a novel sense of structure.

This sudden organization in a previously chaotic song makes its ending feel calm and comfortable.

“Maria la Curandera”

gets more intense than the preceding tracks. Similarly, though, it builds its texture up from little, beginning with the percussion and adding synths, horns, backing vocals and an electric guitar towards the end.

Although the tune escalates, a relaxed tempo keeps it in check, retaining a strong groove throughout.

One might complain that it stagnates, as it is somewhat repetitive and the song isn’t brief, but the texture varies enough that it doesn’t become boring.

Lafourcade shows some of her jazz influence on “Mi manera de querer.” The rhythm section is heavily reminiscent of Latin styles of jazz as are the horns that open the tune and return later. Backing vocals and guitar comping call to bossa nova, whose themes are featured prominently throughout the entire album.

The album closes on “Que te vaya bonito Nicolás,” a light ballad that be-

gins with cascading piano chords that fade to give way to soft, high guitar. The sung verses have rhythm, but their phrasing is left ambiguous, giving the tune a somewhat slippery form.

When the other instruments enter halfway through, it creates an airy and hopeful texture that brings the tune from its muted mode into a much more grandiose one with swelling bass drum rolls and effervescent string runs.

The magic of this album is in its ability to build a song up from nothing. Practically every song begins with one or two instruments and gradually crescendos, adding voices and complexity to create a satisfying arc.

This style of composition coupled with Lafourcade’s rich roots in traditional Latin American music create beautiful, evolving pieces that teem with life. “De Todas las Flores” likens to a garden, living and breathing, whose allure is in its detail.

‘Party at avery’s’ helps listeners through life transitions

By Taylor Satoski tsatoski@iu.edu

On the six-song EP, “party at avery’s,” artist jfled employs a fictional, female character — Avery — who goes through transitions, suffers and works to overcome loneliness.

The EP, released on Oct. 18, was created by IU graduate Justin Fledderman, who is a producer and singersongwriter. He released the EP under the name jfled and works with Turquoise Mansion on his projects. The 5-year-old label, created by Fledderman and two of his friends, produces music, visuals and other projects.

While working on solo projects, Fledderman said he makes indie rock and pop punk music, but when working on projects with his friend Liam Murphy — also known as akemie5o — they make hyper-pop music.

The EP was influenced by FIDLAR and Mike Krol. Fledderman said he utilized the fictional character of Avery to tell stories.

“Avery is kind of symbolic of the destruction of childlike innocence,” Fledderman said.

Fledderman said the song “minimum wage” is about living in poverty. He thought of the people he had gone to school with that had died from heroin overdoses and wrote what he imagined their lives to be like. The song resembles Avery’s boyfriend and his worries about her leaving him but knowing she has nowhere to go.

“Drive thru marriage” was influenced by the idea of Avery and her boyfriend running away with no gas and no money to marry each other.

Fledderman dedicated “may 17th” to the transitional point in his life when he

moved out of Bloomington.

He said the song is about the relationships he had built and left behind.

“Dinosaurs” represented the loneliness he had felt as a kid and trying to come to terms with feeling that emotion. The lyrics “I was sitting in the backyard by myself / With all my friends / We were playing with the dinosaurs / We were playing pretend” are about the time he spent at his aunt’s house every weekend, playing with dinosaurs.

While the EP was made on a computer, the samples Fledderman used were of guitars, synthesizers, bass, drums and an electric piano.

Vandy Gutierrez, Fledderman’s aunt, made the cover artwork for the EP which features her dog, Gus, staying in his cage while the door is open.

“A lot of the theme was wanting to get out of a situa-

tion or get out of here,” Fledderman said. “I need to find anywhere else to be. The door’s wide open to do that, but I still don't.”

Long-time friend of Fledderman and IU graduate Max Barrett said they met during their freshman year of college and lived together for four years after that. Barrett has made 3D visuals and videos for Turquoise Mansion projects for the past year and releases electronic music on SoundCloud under the name sleep tart.

Since “party at avery’s” is a project about life transitions, Barrett said the song “may 17th” encompasses the emotions felt during those times and the adversity of change.

Barrett said Fledderman’s goofy personality is shown especially in “minimum wage” through the creative and funky effects, including the sound of smashing an

alarm clock and lyrics about not wanting to get up and do the same thing every day.

While Barrett works at home to save money before moving onto his next job, he said he relates to “may 17th” by feeling the difficulty of moving.

While living with Fledderman, Barrett said he would watch him work a day job to pay bills, while all his free time was devoted to creating music.

“He wants to put something out there that people enjoy and can resonate with,” Barrett said.

Kaine Seitz, creative director and artist manager for palate house, an artist management company, has known Fledderman for about a year. He helped to create graphics for this EP after meeting Fledderman through another artist from Indiana. “‘Dinosaurs’ does an in-

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Turquoise Mansion’s “party at avery’s” was released on Oct. 18, 2022. The pop-punk EP discusses life changes.

credible job of highlighting just how fast life goes from young and social to being an adult and feeling like you’re isolated,” Seitz said.

He said Fledderman tied existential dread, heartbreak and confusion into this EP. “‘Party at avery’s’ does a great job of highlighting some of the harder parts of being in your 20s and feeling like you’ve got to have it all figured out,” he said.

Artisan Guilds of Bloomington Holiday Show to kick off Nov. 4

By Tory Basile

vlbasile@iu.edu | @torybasilee

The Artisan Guilds of Bloomington’s annual Holiday Show, a gathering of three local artists’ guilds, will begin at 4 p.m. Friday at the Monroe County Convention Center.

Each year, the Local Clay Potters Guild, Bloomington Spinners and Weavers Guild and Indiana Glass Guild come together to present their artwork, provide demonstrations of their craft and offer a variety of handmade items for holiday shopping.

This year’s show will be the first time the Artisan Guilds

have gathered since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ellen Campbell, the Indiana Glass Guild president, said the three groups began the joint project in 2014. Before that, each of the guilds presented individual shows around Bloomington for years. Now, Campbell said the Holiday show helps visitors connect with several members of the local art scene in one place – this year, over 70 artists will premier their work.

“It's a wonderful way to get out and see what other artists are doing, to learn about different forms of art you may not know about,”

Campbell said. “It's educational, but also really interesting.”

Campbell, who designs fused glass jewelry, said the glass guild focuses on providing educational content to the show’s guests. The Bloomington Creative Glass Center will have a booth with a variety of information on how people can start glassmaking. Campbell said she likes to display the tools she uses to fuse glass alongside her products, as well as information on how she creates her work.

With this being the first show in a few years, Campbell pointed out that dur-

ing nationwide lockdowns, several artists and creatives spent time producing new work that has yet to be exhibited. For her, the most exciting part of the show is being able to see what her colleagues have been working on since they last met.

Kerry Conway, the show coordinator and the vice coordinator of the Bloomington Spinners and Weavers Guild, echoed Campbell’s point.

“I have so many friends in the other guilds that I haven't been able to see for a couple of years,” Conway said. “It'll be nice to see those familiar faces again.”

Conway knits using traditional Balkan, Scottish and Eastern European techniques, but said she likes to put her own twist on each design. In particular, she makes hats, shawls and other items for wintertime.

Conway said she often does her winter holiday shopping at the event each year and thinks it’s a great place to find affordably priced, handmade gifts.

“I love the tradition behind shawls and hats,” Conway said. “Every culture comes up with some kind of way to keep you warm when it's cold.”

The guild members are

professional level, talented artisans, Conway said. She said the Holiday Show is a “notch above” other regional craft shows because of the impressive, meticulous quality and color of each handmade piece.

“Every year that I've gone to the show, I have seen something that belongs in a museum,” Conway said.

“I have never been disappointed.”

An evening show will be presented from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday, and a morning show will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

The event is free and family friendly.

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Unitarian Universalist Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington 2120 N. Fee Ln. 812-332-3695 uubloomington.org facebook.com/uubloomington Sunday: 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

We are a dynamic congregation working for a more just world through social justice. We draw inspiration from world religions and diverse spiritual traditions.

Our vision is "Seeking the Spirit, Building Community, Changing the World." A LGBTQA+ Welcoming Congregation and a certified Green Sanctuary.

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Mitch Ripley, Interim Pastor

We are the worshiping home of Rose House Lutheran Campus Ministries. As disciples of Christ who value the faith, gifts and ministry of all God’s people and seek justice and reconciliation, we welcome all God’s children* to an inclusive and accessible community. *No strings attached or expectations that you’ll change.

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3820 E. Moores Pike 812-336-4581 bloomingtonfriendsmeeting.org Facebook: Bloomington Friends Meeting 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 (by Zoom only): 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 belief and no prescribed creed. We are actively involved in peace action, social justice causes, and environmental concerns.

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United Methodist Jubilee 219 E. Fourth St. 812-332-6396 jubileebloomington.org jubilee@fumcb.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 people. We gather on Wednesdays at First Methodist (219 E. Fourth St.) for a free meal, discussion, worship and hanging out. Small groups, service projects, events (scavenger hunts, bonfires, etc.), mission trips and opportunities for student leadership are all a significant part of our rhythm of doing life together.

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Student Center open daily, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

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

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Tuesday: 7 p.m., Prayer Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Hungry for God's word and fellowship with other believers? Come as you are and worship with us as we grow in the knowledge of His love, mercy, and grace through the study of the scriptures, and serving those in need. May the Lord richly bless you!

Frank Peacock, Pastor Alissa Peacock, Children's Ministry

Christ Community Church 503 S. High St. 812-332-0502

cccbloomington.org facebook.com/christcommunitybtown Instagram: @christcommunitybtown Sunday: 9:15 a.m., Educational Hour 10:30 a.m., Worship Service We are a diverse community of Christ-followers, including many IU students, faculty and staff. Together we are committed to sharing the redeeming grace and transforming truth of Jesus Christ in this college town.

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

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

Mennonite Fellowship of Bloomington 2420 E. Third St. 812-646-2441 bloomingtonmenno.org facebook.com/MennoniteFellowship-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

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. and 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. 1Life, our college ministry meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

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COLUMN: Indiana men’s basketball preview — yikes, that nonconference slate is brutal

By Bradley Hohulin bholulin@iu.edu

In the state of Indiana, there are only two seasons that actually matter: corn season and basketball season. Last I checked, corn season ended in September. In just under a month, Indiana men’s basketball will begin one of its most anticipated campaigns of the last decade.

Head coach Mike Woodson has breathed life into a program running on fumes. The Big Ten’s media poll recently tapped the Hoosiers as preseason conference champions and named senior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis the preseason conference player of the year.

But Big Ten schools aren’t the only ones in Indiana’s way. Let’s walk through the

nonconference gauntlet the Hoosiers will need to navigate to meet their lofty expectations.

It looks brutal — because it is — but don’t worry. This is Indiana men’s basketball.

Since when have unmet expectations ever been an issue?

University of North Carolina on Nov. 30 Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall will be absolutely rocking for this game. North Carolina players will be jeered.

Referees will be borderline threatened. The vocabulary of young children in attendance will expand dramatically.

The Tar Heels outperformed expectations last season under first-year head coach Hubert Davis, nearly winning the NCAA champi-

o n s h i p.

Thensophomore forward Armando Bacot averaged 16 points and an absurd 13 rebounds and probably could be playing in the National Basketball Association this year.

I have no doubt ESPN will bill this game as a matchup of college basketball powerhouses. I’m sure its commentators will remind you of this at least 17 times throughout the broadcast. Indiana must hold up its end of the bargain.

University of Arizona in Las Vegas on Dec. 10 This neutral-site contest is a battle of continuity versus

novelty.

Indiana’s starting five should be mainly unchanged from last season, while Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd brings in two international players and five transfers to replace three NBA draftees.

Woodson and Lloyd exceeded expectations as firstyear head coaches last season, but their clash in Las Vegas poses a great deal of uncertainty.

What does the Wildcats’ frontcourt look like with three 7-footers on the roster? How will the Hoosiers perform far away from Assembly Hall?

Will the Indiana Daily Student fund my flight to Sin City and any subsequent debauchery therein?

So many questions, and I think we are all eager to learn the answers.

University of Kansas on Dec. 17 I would be floored if Indiana won this road game.

I know, I know — how dare I favor last year’s NCAA champions against a team that lost to Saint Mary’s College by 2 9

Nevertheless, there are a few highlights worth pointing out.

Indiana officially opens its season Nov. 7 at home against Morehead State University.

The Hoosiers might start slow, but they should have plenty of time to find their footing.

In lieu of the Crossroads Classic, Indiana will head to Indianapolis Nov. 20 to take on Miami University (OH) in a game that probably won’t be as close as Bloomberg’s business school rankings might suggest.

The Dec. 23 matchup against Kennesaw State University isn’t terribly noteworthy outside the fact that Indiana President Pamela Whitten previously served as Kennesaw State’s president. The game itself may be a snoozer, but I can only assume that week’s “Written by Whitten” newsletter will be absolutely electric.

points in the tournament’s first round?

That said, Kansas returns only two starters from last year’s national championship team in junior guard Dajuan Harris Jr.

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and junior forward Jalen Wilson. There’s a chance the Jayhawks will be vulnerable while they are still figuring out their ideal rotation.

Nevertheless, history is not on Indiana’s side. In 19 seasons at Kansas, head coach Bill Self is 292-16 in home games for a success rate of 94.8%. According to U.S. News & World Report, Kansas’ acceptance rate is 92%.

It is literally easier for Self to win home basketball games than it is for the average high school senior to be accepted into Kansas. I didn’t know that was even possible.

Other teams not called North Carolina, Arizona or Kansas Believe it or not, becoming intimately familiar with Bethune-Cookman University’s two-deep roster or the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s defensive scheme is slightly above my pay grade.

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Woodson has men’s basketball ready to compete for titles

By Evan Gerike egerike@iu.edu

Indiana men’s basketball isn’t focusing on the hype and the spotlight that comes with being a preseason favorite in the Big Ten, but it isn’t shying away from it either.

When Indiana tips off its season Nov. 7 against Moorehead State, it will be mired in optimism surrounding the program, a level of which hasn’t been seen in years in Bloomington.

At an institution where basketball carries so much weight, the Hoosiers returned to the NCAA Tournament in head coach Mike Woodson’s first year after a five-year hiatus. With nearly all its core returning from last season, they’re an easy favorite to challenge for the Big Ten title.

“Expectations are always going to be high,” Woodson said at Indiana’s basketball media day Thursday.

“When I came in here and took the job, expectations were high. This program is built that way, and it should be that way. It's what it is, man. I'm not going to run from it, and I'm not going to let my players run from it.”

Woodson’s goal for his time at Indiana is clear, and his players have bought in.

"I came back here to win Big Ten titles and national titles,” Woodson said.

“That's all I want."

Woodson knows the expectations that come alongside the Indiana name and the pressure they bring.

In Woodson’s senior year, 1980, the Hoosiers entered the preseason ranked No. 1, a year after he led the team to a National Invitation Tournament title. That year, Indiana bottomed out in the Sweet Sixteen with a loss to Purdue.

“Rankings are what they are. You've still got to play the game, my man,” Woodson said. “That's what's im-

portant. It's going to be my job to get this team to play at a level every night and put them in a position to win every time they step out on the floor.”

Outside of Woodson, perhaps no one better understands the pressure and significance of a good Indiana basketball team than sophomore guard Anthony Leal.

Leal, who grew up in Bloomington cheering for Indiana, was still in middle school the last time Indiana won a conference title in 2016. He wasn’t even a year old when the Hoosiers made their last run to the Final Four, a national championship defeat to Maryland in 2002.

“We’ve definitely got a lot of potential, but it’s going to come down to whether or not we can gel together and play as hard as we can,” Leal said. “Every time we’re out there we just take every day, one day at a time, just keep getting better and stay competitive.”

Leal played in limited minutes last season, and while he did earn two starts, he only averaged 1.9 points per game. Over the offseason, Leal said he worked just as hard on the game’s mental aspect as the physical one.

Leal said he’s matured a lot heading into his third year, and the experience he’s gained will help steady himself on the court. Still, there are days when staying steady mentally isn’t as easy.

“I feel like everybody does (have bad days), but at the same time I’m at home and my family’s nearby,” Leal said. “It’s definitely up and down, but I always remind myself I used to dream about wearing this jersey and now I get to wear it.”

That jersey is regaining the notoriety that goes with it this year as teams start to target Indiana as the Big Ten favorite. Al-

though no Coaches’ Poll or AP Polls have been released yet, most predictions, like 247Sports, have Indiana No. 1 in the Big Ten. Race Thompson, the senior forward now entering his sixth year with the program, has been one of Indiana’s leaders in setting a tone around the program ahead of this season. With everyone looking to topple the Hoosiers this year, Thompson is making sure they’re focused on the end goal. But they’re also not trying to get too far ahead of themselves — after all, nobody has played a game yet.

“We want to win a Big Ten championship, a national championship,” Thompson said. “In order to do that, we’ve got to come in and put the work in every day. At the end of the day, the hype is just the hype.”

Thompson will play a big role in getting the Hoosiers to live up to that hype. After participating in senior day last season, it was unclear whether he would return for his last year of eligibility. But following a successful season where he averaged 11.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, Thompson decided to play one more year.

Alongside junior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis, who entered the NBA Draft but withdrew before the deadline, Indiana’s frontcourt remains in the hands of its most experienced players.

Indiana didn’t hide its goals during its media day.

But if there’s a lot of pressure from fans and the media, Woodson isn’t going to run from it, and he doesn’t want his players to, either.

“If they're scared of that challenge, then they shouldn't be here,” Woodson said. “That's kind of how I look at it. I'm not scared of it. You shouldn't be scared of it. We've got to do this together as a unit. Again, I know expectations are high. I get that. That's a good thing.”

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‘All the pieces are in place’:

Women’s basketball expects championship-level season

By Will Foley wtfoley@iu.edu

Indiana women’s basketball appeared at the program’s first combined institutional basketball media day Thursday. Head coach Teri Moren and junior guards Sydney Parrish and Chloe Moore-McNeil spoke on the podium for the Hoosiers.

Moren was first to speak and addressed several key questions facing the Hoosiers entering the season.

One pertained to last season’s lack of depth off the bench, which mandated a heavy workload for the starters.

“We talk about this.

They were workhorses,” Moren said. “But I think we welcome the idea of being able to have depth, and we’re excited about

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Indiana women's basketball coach Teri Moren speaks at Hoosier Hysteria on Oct. 2, 2021. Indiana will first face Kentucky Wesleyan Nov. 4 in Assembly Hall.

it.”

A d ditionally, the loss of three starters to graduation and the addition of seven newcomers has dramatically changed the makeup of the team.

Moren said she isn’t concerned about the roster turnover, and said their goals are as high as usual.

“We’re not the same team from last year, but we do have some interesting pieces,” Moren said. “We have goals that we have yet

to accomplish, like winning the Big Ten Championship.”

Moren expressed her appreciation for the program, which she has built from an afterthought behind the men’s program to something respectable and anticipated by Hoosier fans.

“When we arrived here we wanted to build our own tradition of winning and filling this place up with not just women’s basketball fans, but basketball fans,” Moren said. “We certainly have changed the way people on the outside have always looked at this program.”

Parrish joins the program as a transfer after two seasons at the University of Oregon. Prior to her time with the Ducks, she was a top-10 recruit out of Fishers, Indiana, and recipient of the Miss Indiana Basketball award as a high school senior.

The junior guard said being back in Indiana “means everything” to her and revealed the importance of being by close friends and family again.

Parrish also talked about her relationship with Moren and her renewed interest in the program after spurning the Hoosiers three years prior.

“I’d say the winning culture they have right now, and just what Coach Moren has done with the program,” Parrish said re-

garding her interest coming out of the transfer portal.

Joining Parrish in the backcourt, Moore-McNeil returns for her third season with the Hoosiers, having exponentially improved in her first two seasons. Her minutes averaged last season nearly tripled from her freshman season, and her role this season looks to increase again as she enters the starting lineup.

“I think the next step is continuing to grow my game, whether it’s on offense or defense,” MooreMcNeil said. “Our big key is getting stops, so being a one-on-one defender is where I want to grow.”

While she is focused on improving her own game, Moore-McNeil said she is more focused on the team taking the next step this season and thinks its identity will be key.

“I believe the most important part of this year is us coming to an understanding this is a brand new team and year,” she said. “We need to put (our past successes) behind us and focus on the pieces we have now.”

While the season’s beginning is still over six weeks away, official practices are set to begin soon.

Before the Hoosiers take the court for their first game, they will appear before the media once more at Big Ten Media Days on Oct. 11 in Minneapolis.

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CAPTAIN INDIANA He's back, and he’s set to leave a legacy with Indiana men’s basketball

gone on to a professional career. No one would have blamed him.

But the junior forward is back in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

As the best player on a good Indiana team, he knows what’s expected of him. He’s grown as a leader in the locker ILLUSTRATION BY JACK DONNELY

By Evan Gerike

egerike@iu.edu | @EvanGerike

Trayce Jackson-Davis could have stayed in the NBA Draft last year, left Indiana men’s basketball and

room and as a player on the court. If he has his way, he’ll leave when another banner is raised.

“I have kind of set the stone of my individual leg-

acy, being an All-American and doing all those things, but those don't really matter if you don't win something here,” Jackson-Davis said at Indiana basketball media day Sept. 22. “Winning is a big thing here... if I do that, I know everything else will take care of itself.”

Indiana is entering this season as one of the favorites in the Big Ten and is returning most of its production from last season. JacksonDavis is the biggest piece of that puzzle, and when he withdrew from the draft, Indiana immediately launched up the preseason rankings.

“The fact that he made the commitment to come back is huge for our program,” Woodson said. “He’s like the piece to the program.”

Jackson-Davis has understood more about the importance of Indiana basketball each year he’s been here.

He’s grasped a better knowledge of the program’s history and said he knows college basketball is better when Indiana is good.

Amid questions of

whether he’d leave for the draft, Jackson-Davis has returned to Indiana for two straight years under Woodson in hopes of bringing Indiana basketball back to national relevance.

Alongside Michigan’s Hunter Dickinson, JacksonDavis is now the premiere forward in the Big Ten. After years of battling with Illinois big man Kofi Cockburn, it’s the Indiana big man’s time to push around the rest of the conference.

In the Big Ten Tournament last season, JacksonDavis got the better of Dickinson, scoring 24 points and helping the Hoosiers knock off the Wolverines. In Indiana’s next game against Illinois, with Woodson reminding Jackson-Davis that Cockburn had his number, Jackson-Davis said he entered the game as confident as ever.

Cockburn outscored Jackson-Davis by two, but Indiana beat Illinois, 65-63.

“He’s a terrific player, but I’m glad he’s gone,” JacksonDavis said.

Jackson-Davis, who was

projected to go around No. 45 in the 2022 NBA Draft before he withdrew, spent part of last year learning what he needs to do to make it in the pros. While working draft prep on the West Coast, Jackson-Davis said he spent nearly all his time working on his shooting, including jumpers, 3-pointers and free throws.

A key part of his game that will need to expand is his perimeter shooting. He’s taken three career 3-pointers, all coming last season and all misses. Over the summer, videos emerged of Jackson-Davis working out and hitting 3s.

Woodson said JacksonDavis has the green light to shoot threes in games this season. In practices, he’s hit some of his shots, but Woodson knows the bigger test is if he can make them during games.

“Coach is not telling him not to — put it that way,” Woodson said.

Jackson-Davis' ability to open up his range could receive help from his forward teammates this season. Last

year, Jackson-Davis said he felt his presence was needed on the inside, but with the development of sophomore Logan Duncomb and the addition of freshman Malik Reneau at the center position, Jackson-Davis said he will likely play more power forward and expand the floor.

But beyond making 3-pointers and getting drafted into the NBA, JacksonDavis is well aware of the legacy he could leave behind at Indiana. Another season in Bloomington will help him continue to climb the program’s leaderboards.

He’s already in the top 10 in rebounds, blocked shots and shooting percentage. In points, he currently stands at No. 15 and could crack the top five if he produces at the same level he did in his first three seasons.

But his legacy will forever be cemented if he wins a Big Ten title or a national title. His name would sit in the same sentence as Hoosier greats like Isiah Thomas, Scott May, Steve Alford and Calbert Cheaney.

That’s his goal.

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THE X FACTOR He's dialed in as a leader after a tough offseason

By Evan Gerike

egerike@iu.edu | @EvanGerike

Xavier Johnson got comfortable. That’s when the Big Ten got easier for him.

Amid his first season with Indiana men’s basketball after transferring from the University of Pittsburgh, the senior guard had to get accustomed to the Big Ten crowds, which he said were much different than those in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Around halfway through the season, Johnson settled in. He scored double-digit points in each of his last 10 games, including a doubledouble at Purdue in a tightly contested game March 5.

“I put in a lot of work, and I was getting mad at myself for not being successful,” Johnson said at Indiana basketball’s media day Sept.

22. “So, when it came, I just took the opportunity and excelled at it.”

Indiana is proclaiming itself as the hunted this season. Every team in the Big Ten is looking up at the Hoosiers in the preseason rankings, trying to topple a team with national title hopes.

Johnson, as the point guard, is Indiana’s floor general, meaning he’s shouldering a lot of the expectations surrounding the program.

“I just try to get everybody to be on the same page,” Johnson said. “Every day, we got to come every day ready to practice. Every game is gonna be a lesson.”

Under head coach Mike Woodson, Johnson said he’s grown as a leader. Last year he led the team on the court down the stretch, propelling them to the Hoosiers’ first postseason bid in six years.

“Guys listen to me,” Johnson said. “I was doing the right things on and off the court at that moment in

time.”

Woodson said he expects a lot out of Johnson, who most likely caught more flak from the coaching staff than anyone else on the team last season.

In April, Johnson was arrested and was preliminarily charged with reckless driving and resisting law enforcement. He pled guilty to the charge of reckless driving in August, while the latter charge was dropped.

Around 3 a.m. April 3, Johnson had been seen in a car going 90 mph down North Walnut Street, according to an incident report. The police said they saw Johnson, the driver, switch seats with another passenger once the car pulled over after initially refusing to stop.

Johnson received a 60day suspended sentence, meaning he will not serve any jail time so long as he completes the 360 days of unsupervised probation and 50 hours of community service also included in the sentence.

“X hung in there with me,” Woodson said. “He fought me at times, but it worked out well for him at the end and for our ballclub.”

This summer, Woodson said Johnson was one of the team’s brightest spots in how he practiced and improved. But he’s also had to do a lot of maturing.

“X has grown a lot, based on the things that he's done this summer,” Woodson said. “He's put himself in a wonderful position with me being the coach. I like everything about what X is doing now, because he is doing the right things on and off the court.”

Although Johnson avoided any major punishment or suspension, he did get

his car taken away. Woodson said he wasn’t allowed to drive it this year, so he left it at home in Virginia.

Johnson said he understands this punishment. He’s getting rides from teammates when he needs them, and he’s listening to what Woodson is telling him. He’s also aware how much worse the incident could’ve been, saying it could have gone “way left.”

Behind junior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis, Johnson might be the Hoosiers’ second-best player. The two spend a lot of time together, both on and off the court, and Johnson said their connection is stronger for it.

“I’m his point guard,” Johnson said. “He's one of my responsibilities. Let him know, get him to play hard every possession and go finish at the rim.”

In the back of Johnson’s mind is the NCAA Tournament game against Saint Mary’s College. The Hoosiers were embarrassed by the Gaels, blown out 82-53 on the national stage after barely sneaking into the main draw of the tournament. Johnson scored 11 points in 25 minutes.

He wants to lead Indiana back to that stage and return to the tournament in much more convincing fashion to avenge that loss.

“You can never lose track of that,” Johnson said. “It was best to make the tournament. But when it all comes down to it, we got to know that we pretty much didn't deserve to be in that position. Honestly.”

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AIR GERONIMO He's eager to jump to the next level, over his competition Davis is arguably a top-five player entering the 2022-23 season amongst last year’s awardwinners.

While JacksonDavis will have the chance to square off against Bacot, Purd u e ’s

By Emma Pawlitz

eherwehe@iu.edu | @EmmaHerwehe

Welcome to the year of the big.

From the University of Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe to the University of North Carolina’s Armando Bacot, there’s no question that the majority of college basketball’s best returning players are centers and power forwards.

Of course, Indiana bas-

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ketball is no stranger to the All-American athlete. Senior forward Trayce Jackson-

Zach Edey a n d Michigan’s Hunter Dickinson, JacksonDavis' biggest competition and source of betterment right now is his own teammate: Jordan Geronimo.

Geronimo, a junior, recorded the best stretch of his collegiate career during the 2022 NCAA Tournament. He exploded for a career-high 15 points with three put-back jams against the University of Wyoming, followed by a 9-point, six-rebound perfor-

mance in Indiana’s loss to Saint Mary’s College of California.

He also had flashes of stardom over the beginning of his collegiate career, despite limited minutes.

Geronimo dunked on Iowa’s then-Wooden Award winner Luka Garza in 2021 and attempted — but missed — a monster slam over former Illinois All-American Kofi Cockburn last year.

"I caught the ball, looked at the baseline and saw (Cockburn) there, and I said, ‘I’ve got to go for this one,’” Geronimo said. “I jumped up, and I almost got it. I’ve got to get that back, though.

Somebody’s about to be on the receiving end of that.”

Geronimo’s fearlessness and ambition are only a fraction of his basketball pedigree. His height, strength, speed and explosiveness — what his teammates call “freak” athleticism — are what drive Geronimo in battle with Jackson-Davis daily.

With the combination of extraordinary natural talent and ample self-confidence, Geronimo is ready to go head-to-head with college basketball’s best.

Future foes Bacot, Dickin-

son and Edey are traditional centers, spending most of their time operating low in the paint and feasting off of spin moves and modified hooks. Geronimo’s style of play, on the other hand, involves shifty cuts and quick drives. In fact, he spent the offseason working on his handles, mid and long-range shooting and decision-making to increase his offensive versatility.

Geronimo said going up against the likes of Garza and Cockburn early in his career led him to further embrace his athleticism, an advantage he possesses over his colossal counterparts.

“My freshman year, I played a lot of the four,” Geronimo said. “I was able to use my athleticism to help me get around them, even though I’m 6’6” going up against 7-foot guys.”

Geronimo has also worked on expanding his defensive portfolio, stretching his abilities out of the paint up to the guard-dominated three-point line.

“In practice, sometimes I’m matching up with Jalen Hood-Schifino and (Xavier Johnson), so I take on that challenge of guarding the

perimeter,” Geronimo said.

“Each position has its tricks to it, so I have to work on getting over ball screens, knowing their tendencies, moving from the corner to the wing.

I’m not saying it’s harder to guard the perimeter, but it’s just about knowing what to do in that situation.”

Despite his adaptability to play all over the court, notso-sneaky athleticism and positional prowess, Geronimo knows where he belongs on a championship-level squad.

“Every team has role players — shooters, scorers and a defensive hustle guy,” Geronimo said. “Every team needs that kind of player to do the dirty work. I want to be the best at my role: play defense, rebound, bring energy.”

Geronimo said head coach Mike Woodson has given him even more confidence heading into the 202223 season, and he’s ready to take on both the highly-anticipated team and individual campaign. “(Woodson) keeps me in that mindset to just keep working hard and keep doing what I’m doing,” Geronimo said. “Because when I’m on, I’m hard to stop.”

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GLUE GUY He's a seasoned leader preparing for one last dance

By Emma Pawlitz

epawlitz@iu.edu | @emmapawlitz

July 16, 2017: The day Race Thompson began his journey with the Indiana men’s basketball program and announced his commitment.

A month earlier, the Golden State Warriors were named NBA Champions for the second time in three years. “Spider-Man: Homecoming” was the highest grossing movie of the summer. Tom Crean had coached his last game for the Hoosiers in March. Thompson, who had turned 18 in June, was set to begin his senior year of high school a month later.

Instead, he came to Bloomington.

In a move that has now become the norm for highly scouted NBA prospects, Thompson reclassified, skipping his senior year of high school to redshirt at Indiana during the 2017-18 season.

He appeared in nine total games throughout his first two years as a Hoosier, scoring merely six points in 63 minutes of action.

During his redshirt-sophomore year — current senior Trayce Jackson-Davis' true freshman year — Thompson played in 29 out of Indiana’s 32 games, but his averages were still miniscule. It wasn’t until Thompson’s fourth season with the program that he broke out as one of Indiana’s most consistent and reliable players.

Thompson increased his points per game by 5.4, averaged over six rebounds and led the team in steals in 202021. Then-head coach Archie Miller named him a team captain and full-time starter, and the defensive specialist recorded three double-doubles during a breakout season, putting him on the rest of the Big Ten’s radar.

His “glue guy” identity

started to take full form.

In the 2021-22 season, Thompson averaged 11.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game en route to All-Big Ten Honorable Mention postseason honors. He was one of three players to start all 35 games, and he recorded just under 1,000 total minutes during the year.

Say what you will about the cliches behind Thompson’s on-court persona — the stats don’t tell the whole story, his intangibles make the difference, he’s the heartbeat of the team. There’s no denying Thompson is a solid, talented basketball player and arguably the most dependable piece of the program.

Now, he’s ready for one last go-around, and his legacy with Indiana basketball is on the line.

Thompson has lived through a lot at Indiana, not even just a full Tom Holland Spider-Man trilogy and the entirety of Miller’s coaching tenure. He’s older than the top-three picks in the 2019 NBA draft — Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and RJ Barrett — who are currently in their fourth seasons playing professional basketball. In fact, when Thompson started his collegiate career, Indiana’s current freshmen were a full year away from entering high school.

Now, he’s using his experience to help those players who are in the same position as he was when he first came to Bloomington.

“I've grown as a leader as I've been here,” Thompson said at Indiana’s media day Sept. 22. “I've been here for a while. I've been taught by the people who came before me. I'm trying just to pass my knowledge that I learned from them down on things that worked and things that didn't work, so we can build as a team and just be the best

team we can be.”

The graduate student is in his third-consecutive season as a captain, and he knows head coach Mike Woodson and the rest of Indiana’s staff are relying on him to put the team on his shoulders.

“They really look to the older guys to show the younger guys what to do on defense, on offense,” Thompson said. “They really want us to be a player-led team, because they say player-led teams are the best teams.”

Thompson and his AllAmerican counterpart, Jackson-Davis, have breathed life into the program with their leadership. The pair recognizes their irreplaceable role with the team and the ample trust Woodson has placed in his two captains, especially after multiplayer suspensions and other controversies last season. Thompson and Jackson-Davis have molded the team to be their own, building a strong relationship with each person on the team in hopes of fostering on-court success.

“We’re great players, and we know how to play with each other,” Thompson said.

“Me and Trayce know how to play together. If you add that relationship, then when you guys get on the court, you guys are able to work together and just play the game with each other.”

When the Race-Trayce duo decided to return to Bloomington for their last dance together, Thompson knew the 2022-23 season was set to be a special one.

“I really wanted to come back as a team,” Thompson said. “We've got a really deep team, really good freshmen coming in, really good returning players. The sky’s the limit for our team this year.”

As far as his legacy goes, Thompson isn’t asking for anything special. Indiana all-time leaderboards and

national honors aren’t on his mind.

Instead, the captain wants to cement himself as a symbol of Woodson’s basketball culture and a reflection of the years he’s dedicated to the program.

“Just a great teammate and someone who would do anything to win a game. That's all I could ask for,” Thompson said. “A good teammate, good friend, that's really it.

All the good stuff.”

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WOMAN OF STEAL she's prepared to do whatever she can to help Indiana win

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In her first two seasons at Indiana, junior guard Chloe MooreMcNeil almost always came off the bench.

After a high school career in which she was named two-time Tennessee Class A Miss Basketball and won a state title, Moore-McNeil was stuck playing behind Ali Patberg and Nicole Cardaño-Hillary in a talented backcourt. Last season, the pair of starting guards each averaged at least 34 minutes per game as they helped the Hoosiers reach their second consecutive Sweet Sixteen. However, that left few and inconsistent minutes for Moore-McNeil.

Despite the inconsistent playing time game-to-game, MooreMcNeil made a jump to improve in the middle of the season and became Indiana’s most valuable offthe-bench player during its tournament runs, including a handful of clutch moments. This season, as she moves into a starting role on the team, Moore-McNeil has the best opportunity of her college career so far to show why the twicenamed best high school player in her state deserves to be on the court.

“She’s excited for her junior year, without question, and I'm excited for her,” head coach Teri Moren said at Indiana basketball’s media day. “Because a kid like Chloe — who's spent time on the bench and has been in every practice just trying to get a little bit better every day, and then now — she's to a point where she has that opportunity in front of her to not only start but play big minutes for us.”

In moving into the starting lineup for the first time, MooreMcNeil will have a chance to continue building off last year’s improvement. Although she showed

flashes of defensive brilliance, she — like most freshmen — struggled in her first season with the team, particularly on the offensive end.

Her freshman season, she played under 200 total minutes and shot 26% overall. Those struggles continued into the first 11 games of her sophomore season, where she averaged just two and a half points on 34% shooting — including 3 of 15 from 3-point range — while playing under 15 minutes per game.

However, Moore-McNeil’s season began changing with Indiana’s 70-37 win over Southern Illinois University on Dec. 23, 2021, when she scored 9 points, grabbed five boards and had three assists in 25 minutes to help lead the Hoosiers.

Just a few weeks later, in a rivalry game Jan. 16 against Purdue in West Lafayette for the Barn Burner trophy, Moore-McNeil had her breakout game.

Due to injuries and COVID-19 issues within Indiana’s program, Moore-McNeil got the first start of her career and played 43 minutes in the 73-68 overtime win, scoring 10 points for the first double-digit offensive output of her career. Although she only recorded one block and no steals in the game, Moore-McNeil’s defensive contributions went far beyond the box score as she helped slow the Boilermakers down in the fourth quarter to allow the Hoosiers to tie the game and send it to overtime.

“I did gain a little bit of confidence,” Moore-McNeil said at the media day. “Just coming to the realization when we had injuries and the COVID pandemic kind of thing, it really made me understand that I needed to grow up a little bit and give a little bit more” Starting with the Southern Illinois game and including the Big Ten and NCAA Tournament games, Moore-McNeil averaged

three rebounds and nearly 7 points while playing 25 minutes per contest over the final 20 games of the season. She also dramatically improved her shooting, going 45% from the field and 34% from beyond the arc to end the season.

Those figures will likely continue to get better this year. Moren said one of the aspects of her game that Moore-McNeil worked on this summer was shooting, and because of that, she is now more consistent from 3-point range. Moore-McNeil showed off that shooting talent at Hoosier Hysteria on Oct. 7, where she made eight shots in a row to help win the 3-point contest with teammate Miller Kopp, senior forward for Indiana’s men’s team.

She and Miller Kopp combine for 32 made 3s. Entering her third season with the cream and crimson and her first season in the starting lineup, Moore-McNeil will have more responsibility than ever, but her coach said she believes the work her guard put in this summer has prepared her.

“She had a fantastic summer.

The expectations for her a year ago were for her to come off of our bench and be a scoring power for us, but also be a great defender, which she was for us,” Moren said.

“Based on what she was able to do this summer, she's come back and she's stronger.”

Although she will have a larger role with the team this season, Moore-McNeil isn’t going to suddenly start playing to chase points and put up gaudy statlines. Regardless of which end of the court she makes a play on, she said she just wants to do whatever she can to help the team win.

“The next step is just continuing to grow my game, whether it's on offense or even defense,” Moore-McNeil said. “I know our big key is getting stops, so I think being a one-on-one defender is where I want to grow.”

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THE SILENT ASSASSIN she aims for hardware to cap off career as a Hoosier legend

By Will Foley email | twitter

Graduate guard Grace Berger has already had a decorated career — so much so it requires scrolling down when viewing her honors and accolades on her IU Athletics player page. Yet she has never been able to conquer the Big Ten with Indiana.

Knowing there was more to be done, Berger decided to return for her fifth and final season. According to head coach Teri Moren, Berger did so in typical fashion.

“If you know Grace, there was very little fanfare when she decided to make that decision,” Moren said. “As a matter of fact, she didn’t even tell me.”

Last season, Berger was the workhorse for an Indiana team who struggled with both injuries and bench depth. She led the Big Ten in minutes played, starting in all 33 games for the Hoosiers.

One of two Indiana players named to the preseason All-Big Ten team, alongside junior forward Mackenzie Holmes, Berger is primed for another season full of accolades. In doing so, her role for the Hoosiers is one without boundaries — she is to do as much as possible in 40 minutes — or longer if needed.

Berger is not only the most seasoned player on the roster, but it can easily be argued that she’s the most complete. Offensively, she drives strong towards the basket, is automatic from mid-range and is a great playmaker. Defensively,

she’s physical on the perimeter and can swipe the ball from opponents with ease.

Berger led the team in scoring and assists per game last season. She did whatever it took to will the Hoosiers to a win on a nightly basis — even if it meant beating the buzzer from half-court on multiple occasions.

Along with her trophy case, Berger has already established herself as one of the greats in Indiana lore. If her upcoming season goes as expected, she could be considered for the program’s Mount Rushmore of all-timers.

Berger is the program’s all-time winningest player with 90 wins — currently tied with former teammates Ali Patberg and Aleksa Gulbe. Another season near the top of the Big Ten ranks will help Berger shatter the current mark.

Currently ranked 13th in scoring for the program, Berger is set to shoot up the ranks. If she replicates last season, Berger will finish ranked second only behind Hoosier legend Tyra Buss.

Berger can achieve all the records and honors possible, but there are only two things left for her to accomplish on the court — a Big Ten title and a national title.

“If anybody continues to remind me that we still have a lot of goals that we haven’t accomplished yet, it’s Grace,” Moren said. “If you ask Grace, we haven’t done much, and I love that.”

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THE MACK ATTACK

she's fully healthy and ready to lead

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After last season’s final game, when Indiana women’s basketball had its season ended by the University of Connecticut in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament, then-junior forward Mackenzie Holmes was asked if she would be returning to the team next year. Holmes quashed any remaining questions about her future with her reply.

“I'm going to wear Indiana on my chest until they don't let me wear Indiana on my chest anymore,” Holmes said.

Now in her fourth season with the Hoosiers, Holmes is undoubtedly one of the best players in the Big Ten and her production will help determine how far Indiana is able to go this season and if they can reach a third consecutive Sweet Sixteen.

Upon arriving in Bloomington her freshman year, Holmes instantly started making an impact, playing in every game that season and being named to the All-Big Ten Freshmen Team. She followed it up with a sophomore campaign in which she moved into the starting lineup full-time and took over as the team’s leading scorer while helping lead the Hoosiers to their first-ever Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight appearances.

After being named to the AllBig Ten First Team following her sophomore year, Holmes began last year on watch lists for national awards. Over the first 14 games, Holmes justified her inclusion on those lists, pacing the team in points, rebounds and blocks while leading them to a 12-2 record.

However, an injury to Holmes’ knee kept her sidelined for over a month and forced her to miss eight games in the middle of the season.

“It was really hard, just kind of put things in perspective for me,”

Holmes said at the Big Ten media days. “I had never been sidelined before in my life — not during a season. I had never missed a game before that point.”

When she returned in mid-February, she gave the team a boost as it prepared for the final stretch of the year, but she was never fully 100% healthy at the end of the regular season and through tournament play.

Head coach Teri Moren said at Indiana basketball’s media day that if Holmes had been fully healthy during the Big Ten Tournament, the outcome might have been different.

“The one thing that you can never control is injuries,” head coach Teri Moren said. “Once Mack got hurt, she wasn't quite 100%. I think in retrospect, when we look back at what could have been different, if Mack would have been 100% healthy, could we have won a Big Ten championship? I think we could have.”

Now, back at full health entering the 2022-23 season, Holmes’ expectations and responsibilities — both on and off the court — are as high as they’ve ever been.

With forward Aleksa Gulbe, guard Nicole Cardaño-Hillary and guard Ali Patberg all graduating after starting every game during the back-to-back tournament appearances, Holmes is one of the few veteran Hoosiers remaining from those runs. In particular, then-seventh-year senior Patberg was the vocal leader of the team and with her taking a job as team and recruitment coordinator for Indiana, the responsibility of being a leader in the locker room will likely have to be shouldered by Holmes and graduate student guard Grace Berger.

At the Indiana media day, junior guard Chloe Moore-McNeil said Holmes and Berger have already established themselves with their experience and guidance provided to their teammates. Moren said that ability to put the team first has been a key to the program’s recent

success.

“Even though we have great players like the Mackenzie Holmes and the Grace Bergers and the Ali Patbergs that have been in our program, they've always been able to set aside their egos to be just about the team,” Moren said.

The culture of the team and players like Holmes also led junior guard Sydney Parrish — the 2020 Indiana Miss Basketball winner — to transfer to Indiana from the University of Oregon.

“Not just coach Moren but the staff and players like Ali and Grace and Mackenzie, they've really put a face to this program, and I think that's really what's putting us on the national level,” Parrish said.

For Indiana and Holmes, the challenge is no longer reaching that national level, it’s staying there. In the preseason AP Poll, the team was ranked No. 11 and individually, Holmes has been named to the preseason All-Big Ten team and the watch list for the Lisa Leslie Award — given annually to the country’s best center.

Although Holmes is one of the best players in the Big Ten and the nation, she and Berger are still focused on the team and winning championships, Moren said at Hoosier Hysteria.

"They will be the first to tell you, we haven't done anything yet."

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HOMETOWN she's HERO hoping to

blossom back in her home state

By Will Foley email | twitter

As a highly-touted recruit from Fishers, Indiana, Sydney Parrish had the chance to be a “hometown hero” in Bloomington. Instead, she crushed Hoosier hearts by committing to the University of Oregon in April of 2019.

Fast forward three years later and the former eighth-ranked prospect in the country and 2020 Indiana Miss Basketball had entered the transfer portal.

While surveying her options, Indiana quickly reached out — and Parrish knew home is where her heart is.

“Entering the portal, I kept my options open, but as soon as IU contacted me, it kind of opened my head a little bit and I just realized, ‘Okay, I can go back home and play, I can be close to family, I can be on a winning program,’” Parrish said.

Parrish’s stint in Eugene was more or less successful. She played and started in all 32 of Oregon’s games last season, averaging 8.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game while leading the team in threes made with 52.

Outside shooting is Parrish’s specialty, and she can punish opponents when in a rhythm. In a conference

game at the University of California, Berkeley this past January, Parrish drained seven threes on just nine attempts.

“In my opinion, Sydney is the best pure shooter in the country,” Oregon head coach Kelly Graves said.

Indiana ranked 12th in the Big Ten last season in threes made per game with 4.8. Head coach Teri Moren made it clear adding perimeter shooting was an emphasis this offseason, and the addition of Parrish should contribute to the Hoosiers reaching Moren’s goal.

As a 6-2 guard, Parrish will add size to Indiana’s lineup. Her height for her position should aid her in rebound battles and cause trouble against smaller guards on the perimeter.

Parrish has plenty of attributes to provide that don’t show up in the stat sheet — such as her leadership and basketball IQ. Parrish is a proven winner throughout her career. She led Hamilton Southeastern High School to a 4A Indiana State title her junior season and made the NCAA Tournament in both seasons at Oregon.

Along with her winning ways, Parrish brings valuable experience to

Indiana. Oregon plays in a loaded Pac-12 conference against top-tier programs such as Stanford University and the University of Arizona.

Parrish and the Ducks also faced off against elite teams in the nonconference, such as playing both 2022 national title game contenders — the University of South Carolina and the University of Connecticut. The Ducks defeated the Huskies 72-59 in January.

Parrish will have the chance to be a key piece for the Hoosiers and expand her role as more than just a shooter.

If she can play at the five-star level she earned out of high school, Parrish will have the chance to fulfill the dream of all hoopers from Indiana — adding a banner in Assembly Hall.

“I just wanted to come in and contribute as much as I can,” Parrish said.

“And hope to get really far in both tournaments.”

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THE WALK ONS They play a vital role for Indiana men’s basketball

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By Evan Gerike

egerike@iu.edu | @EvanGerike

Visit Michael Shipp’s Indiana Athletics page and at first it doesn’t look much different from anyone else’s.

Position: Guard. Height: 6’3’’.

Weight: 195 lbs. He’s a senior, with junior eligibility.

It’s the stats page that looks abnormal compared to the rest of the roster. In 2019-20: one game played.

One minute. In 2020-21: one game played. One minute.

One attempted 3-point field goal, but it didn’t go in. In 2021-22: “Did not appear in game action.”

Shipp is one of four walkons on the Hoosiers’ 2022-23 roster. Combined, they have 30 minutes of career playing time, 21 of which belong

to senior Nathan Childress.

Another seven belong to junior Hogan Orbaugh, all during his time at the University of Louisville. Sophomore Shaan Burke is still looking for his first appearance.

Shipp and the other walk-ons practice almost as much as the scholarship athletes. They devote the same amount of time and are as much a part of the team. But they don’t get the same recognition and they don’t get the glory.

So why do they do it?

"I love the game,” Shipp said. “Played it my whole life.

I love watching film, breaking down film. I just love basketball.” *** The walk-ons, by default, have to be unselfish.

While they’re not putting

as many miles in at practice and often don’t have to participate in scrimmages, they do plenty of running and practicing while getting almost none of the reward. The majority of their job is to run scout team, acting as players from the opposing team for Indiana’s scholarship players to prepare for. On gamedays, they’re there to bring energy.

Despite only having two career appearances, Shipp never gets down about his role or lack of playing time.

He knows what he signed up for and even appreciates the fact he won’t have fans hunting him down on Twitter after a bad game.

“I know I’m valued in that locker room,” Shipp said. “I kind of like the fact that no one knows who I am.”

The walk-ons have a job

to do, one just as important to Indiana’s success as any other member of the team.

When someone gets a steal because the walk-ons prepared them for the right play, their value shines, even if fans won’t see it.

“The walk-ons are everything,” senior forward Race Thompson said at Indiana basketball media day. “We would not be the team we are without them. They’re some of the best guys on the team.”

Thompson said he would struggle if he were in the walk-ons' position, rarely getting playing time while spending most games on the bench. Thompson sat out his freshman year to redshirt and only played nine games his second year.

“I did it for two years and

it was some of the hardest years of my life,” Thompson said. “Most of them were the best players on their high school teams and they come here and they just basically come to practice. They're on the team, but they don't get to play very much.”

But their character is that of someone who doesn’t mind the role. Shipp said he’s always been the type of guy to sit under the radar and play No. 2 to the star of the team — as long as he’s winning. Childress, who said competition always motivates him, is the same way.

While at Zionsville Community High School, Childress shared the court with Orbaugh and Isaiah Thompson, who is now a junior guard at Purdue.

“On most high school teams, Nathan would’ve averaged 22 to 25 points,” Shaun Busick, then-head coach of Zionsville, said. “On our team, he averaged 14 or 15 because he was playing the role of Klay Thompson to Steph Curry. Nathan always accepted that well.”

With Childress and Orbaugh accepting roles as the second and third options, Zionsville excelled. It won back-to-back sectionals for the first time in 60 years.

In one game in 2018, Childress was tasked with guarding Valparaiso High School’s Brandon Newman, now a junior guard at Purdue. While Newman outscored Childress, putting up 22 points to Childress’s 20, it didn’t come easy. Childress held him to 7-for-25 shooting from the field.

“Nathan outplayed him,” Busick said. “That was a big defining moment his senior year, like ‘This guy’s a legitimate Mr. Basketball candidate, yet I can play right with him.’”

Childress, who is 6 feet, 6–inches tall, still had to adjust to the size and physicality regularly faced in the Big Ten, including his own teammates.

“Most of the time in high school I was one of the bigger guys on court and coming in here that wasn't the case,” Childress said. “I played against (former Indiana forward) Justin Smith quite a bit my freshman year.

He's a pretty freakin’ big kid.”

Childress had a scholarship to NAIA Bethel University in Mishawaka, Indiana.

Busick knew he would be a good fit there, and thought he had a chance to become an NAIA All-American.

But as Childress kept visiting Bethel, he started to lose interest in the idea of playing there. His Amateaur Athletic Union coach, Jonny Marlin, who himself was a walk-on at Indiana before transferring to Indiana Wesleyan University and becoming an NAIA All-American, helped Childress secure a tryout at Assembly Hall.

“My family and myself, I grew up an Indiana fan being from Indiana originally,”

Childress said. “When opportunity presented itself, it was just too good to pass.”

Before making the decision, he sat down with Busick.

Busick asked him what he wanted to do, reminding him of his potential to break out at Bethel while getting a free education. But Childress told him playing for Indiana was his dream and he couldn’t pass up the opportunity.

“I told him, ‘Nathan, I think you made the right decision,’” Busick said. “In Nathan’s case, it was a lifelong dream to be an Indiana Hoosier. I don’t know a head coach in college basketball that wouldn’t want a guy that wanted to really be there.”

Shipp’s path to Indiana was similar. He won two state championships in high school at Archbishop Moeller in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He received offers to Division II schools, but never found a right fit, ending up at the same tryout as Childress.

Childress’ biggest game came last year against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He played five minutes — a career-high — and with just over four minutes to go, drained a 3-pointer for his first career bucket.

He may have also ignited a rivalry with his high school teammate in Orbaugh.

"At Louisville, before coming to Indiana, he had scored a three already, so I was just trying to catch up with him,” Childress said. “I couldn’t let him graduate with more points than me.”

Childress appeared late against Northwestern on Feb. 8 in a game where five Hoosiers were suspended.

Down to seven scholarship players, head coach Mike Woodson called on him for a few minutes late in the game. Childress said Woodson talked about it with him beforehand.

Childress said he has a simple method to prepare for a game he expects to play in.

“I tie my shoes up a little tighter,” Childress said.

The factor of how much playing time he would see — if any — was something Childress had to mull over before committing to Indiana. It was an adjustment, he said, but he knew he had to come in with that mindset.

Shipp can go to the grocery store without getting stopped. Childress watches Trayce Jackson-Davis get stopped constantly for pictures at tailgates while he goes unnoticed. It’s the tradeoff they made for attending Indiana as walk-ons and sacrificing playing time. But they love being Hoosiers and playing alongside the team nonetheless.

“They’re just great teammates,” Shipp said. “It wouldn't be fun if my teammates were assholes. They’re great teammates, they’re great dudes, they’re fun to be around. It’s why I come back year after year.”

Preseason rankings and awards Men's Team: Preseason ranking No. 13 (AP Poll)

Women's Team: Preseason ranking No. 11 (AP Poll)

Trayce Jackson-Davis

Grace Berger

• Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook Preseason All-American • College Hoops Today Preseason All-American • The Almanac Preseason All-American • Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year • Preseason All-Big Ten Team • CBS Sports Preseason Second Team All-American • AP Preseason All-American • The Athletic Preseason Second Team All-American • Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award Watch List

(Leftmost) Preseason All-Big Ten Team Cheryl Miller Small Forward of the Year Award Watch List Mackenzie Holmes (Middle) Preseason All-Big Ten Team Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award Watch List Sara Scalia (Right) Ann Meyers Drysdale Shooting Guard of the Year Award Watch List

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INDIANA BASKETBALL 2022-23 SCHEDULE WOMEN'S

MEN'S

Nov. 4, 7:00 p.m.

Home

Kentucky Wesleyan

Nov. 3, 7:00 p.m.

Home

Saint Francis

Nov. 8, 7 p.m.

Home

Vermont

Nov. 7, 7 p.m.

Home

Morehead State

Nov. 11, 7 p.m.

Home

UMass Lowell

Nov. 10, 8:30 p.m.

Home

Bethune-Cookman

Nov. 14, 6 p.m.

Away

Tennessee

Nov. 18, 6 p.m.

Away

Xavier

Nov. 17, 7 p.m.

Home

Bowling Green

Nov. 20, 5:30 p.m.

Neutral

Miami (OH)

Nov. 20, 1 p.m.

Home

Quinnipiac

No.23, 6:30 p.m.

Home

Little Rock

Nov. 25, 8:45 p.m.

Neutral

Auburn

Nov. 25, 2:30 p.m.

Home

Jackson State

Nov. 26, 8:45 p.m.

Neutral

Memphis

Nov. 30, 9:15 p.m.

Home

North Carolina

Dec. 1, 6 p.m.

Home

North Carolina

Dec. 3, 4 p.m.

Away

Rutgers

Dec. 4, 2 p.m.

Home

Illinois

Dec. 7, 8:30 p.m.

Home

Nebraska

Dec. 8, p.m.

Away

Penn State

Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.

Neutral

Arizona

Dec. 18, 2 p.m.

Home

Morehead State

Dec. 17, Noon

Away

Kansas

Dec. 21, 1 p.m.

Home

Butler

Dec. 20, 7 p.m.

Home

Elon

Dec. 29, 3 p.m.

Away

Michigan State

Dec. 23, 7 p.m.

Home

Kennesaw State

Jan. 1, 1 p.m.

Home

Nebraska

Jan. 5, 9 p.m.

Away

Iowa

Jan. 8, 3 p.m.

Away

Northwestern

Jan. 8, Noon

Home

Northwestern

Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m.

Home

Maryland

Jan. 11, 7 p.m.

Away

Penn State

Jan. 15, 2 p.m.

Home

Wisconsin

Jan. 14, 1 p.m.

Home

Wisconsin

Jan. 18, 8 p.m.

Away

Illinois

Jan. 19, 8:30 p.m.

Away

Illinois

Jan. 23, 8 p.m.

Away

Michigan

Jan. 22, Noon

Home

Michigan State

Jan. 26 p.m.

Home

Ohio State

Jan. 25 9 p.m.

Away

Minnesota

Jan. 29, 2 p.m.

Home

Rutgers

Jan. 28, 8 p.m.

Home

Ohio State

Feb. 1, 8 p.m.

Away

Minnesota

Jan. 31, 9 p.m.

Away

Maryland

Feb. 5, 2 p.m.

Away

Purdue

Feb. 4, 4 p.m.

Home

Purdue

Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m.

Home

Iowa

Feb. 7, 6 p.m.

Home

Rutgers

Feb. 13, 7 p.m.

Away

Ohio State

Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m.

Away

Michigan

Feb. 16, 8:30 p.m.

Home

Michigan

Feb. 15, 9 p.m.

Away

Northwestern

Feb. 19, 12 p.m.

Home

Purdue

Feb. 18, Noon

Home

Illinois

Feb. 26, 4 p.m.

Away

Iowa

Feb. 21, 9 p.m.

Away

Michigan State

Big Ten Tournament

Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m.

Away

Purdue

Feb. 28, 7 p.m.

Home

Iowa

March 5, 4:30 p.m.

Home

Michigan

March 1-5, TBD

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IDS reporters make predictions for 2022-23 season MEN'S BASKETBALL

By Evan Gerike, Bradley Hohulin, Emma Pawlitz sports@idsnews.com

A season after ending a five-year NCAA Tournament drought, Indiana men’s basketball enters the 2022-23 season with more preseason hype than it has seen in a decade. Head coach Mike Woodson is back for year two with one goal in mind: to raise another banner.

Indiana tips off the season against Morehead State University at 7:00 p.m. Monday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Before the team’s season opener, the Indiana Daily Student men’s basketball reporters share their predictions and analysis for the upcoming season.

Most valuable player EMMA PAWLITZ: In all honesty, it would probably be foolish to say anyone other than Trayce Jackson-Davis. I have no reason to believe that he won’t continue to show flashes of stardom similar to last year’s 43-point outing against Marshall and his in-

IU ARCHIVES Freshman forward Victor Oladipo dunks over a group of children during Hoosier Hysteria in 2010 at Assembly Hall.

credible Big Ten Tournament performance that led the Hoosiers to the semifinals.

And, with Woodson in his second year, Jackson-Davis' confidence as a captain has probably soared, considering the mutual respect we’ve seen those two show each other. TJD is the clear-cut favorite for me.

EVAN GERIKE: It’s been Jackson-Davis for three years now, so we won’t kid ourselves and say anyone else.

For the last two years it’s been a will-he, won’t-he dance on whether Jackson-Davis would enter the NBA Draft. But he’s bought into Woodson’s vision, and now he wants to leave a legacy that goes beyond individual statistics. If he’s as good as we all expect him to be, he’ll carry the Hoosiers a long way toward a Big Ten title.

BRADLEY HOHULIN: Jackson-Davis is almost certainly Indiana’s best player.

I have probably spent more time watching him back down enormous defenders in the paint than I’ve spent studying for any class in seven semesters at Indiana. But for the Hoosiers to beat the best teams on their schedule, they need graduate student guard Xavier Johnson to open up the offense with his passing and perimeter scoring.

Guard play and shooting have haunted Indiana recently, and Johnson is the clearest solution to breaking through.

ibility at the 1-and 2-guard positions this year, and Woodson might try out different combinations of Bates, Hood-Schifino, Johnson and Trey Galloway in those spots.

Bates also showed last season he has strong shot-making potential, and he could end up being one of the Hoosiers’ go-to guys to get a late-game bucket.

GERIKE: Galloway was bordering on being a breakout candidate last year before losing a good chunk of the season to injury. He plays with a bit of reckless abandon, which can surely make a coach nervous, but his scrappy play seemed to help dig Indiana out of a few holes.

Behind Race Thompson, he might be Indiana’s next glue guy, and the energy he brings on the court can help him break out this season.

HOHULIN: Junior forward Jordan Geronimo’s performance against Marian was a microcosm of his career at Indiana. He showcased glimpses of smothering defense, aggressive rebounding and weirdly great touch from the 3-point line. He also had three personal fouls before he’d been on the court for three full minutes. At 6-foot6, 220 pounds, Geronimo’s physical potential is palpable.

For him, discipline might be the difference between a dominant two-way player and becoming a super jacked bench warmer.

Breakout player of the year PAWLITZ: Tamar Bates has my vote for this one. We’ve heard his teammates sing his praises over the course of the offseason, and it looks like he’s gotten visibly stronger, too. I think there’s a lot of flex-

Game to watch PAWLITZ: In contrast to last season, Indiana’s nonconference schedule is packed with must-watch games. The one I’m most excited for, though, is the North Carolina matchup on Nov.

30. The makeup of the Hoosiers’ and Tar Heels’ squads is oddly similar, considering both return standout power forwards among four of last season’s starters. And, with North Carolina coming off an improbable postseason run to send Coach K and Duke home from the Final Four, the swagger is going to be at an all-time high. Plus, old Northwestern roommates Miller Kopp and Pete Nance going head-to-head? Sign me up.

The ACC-Big Ten Challenge is always one of my favorite events of the college basketball season, but this game is going to be especially electric.

GERIKE: Indiana loaded up its nonconference schedule this season, and Woodson has been upfront about continuing that trend moving forward as Indiana gets better (Kentucky, anyone?). Outside of what is sure to be a charged atmosphere in Assembly Hall when UNC comes to town, Indiana’s most exciting game will be against the defending national champion Kansas on Dec. 17. It’s the last ranked nonconference opponent Indiana faces, so we’ll see exactly what kind of team it is when this one’s over.

HOHULIN: Indiana travels to Las Vegas on Dec. 10 to take on an Arizona squad that averaged 84 points per game last season. That may sound utterly ridiculous, but that’s only because it is — just two teams outscored Arizona on a per-game basis. The Hoosiers will have to play their best defensive game of the year to pin down the Wildcats. They might have to play their best offensive game of the decade to outpace them. Either way, this clash of two very distinct but effective styles should be

IU ARCHIVES Bill Garrett, pictured with coach Branch McCraken, in 1951. Garrett was the first Black player on an IU basketball team. His first varsity game was Dec. 4, 1948, vs. DePauw University.

must-watch television.

Postseason predictions PAWLITZ: Indiana is slated to win the Big Ten, something I think the Hoosiers can actually pull off during the regular season. Still, I think it’s close to impossible for any team to win a conference regular season title and tournament championship. I see them getting knocked out of the Big Ten Tourney in the semifinals or finals and going into Selection Sunday to earn a 3-or 4-seed in the NCAA Tournament. I think an Elite Eight appearance might be the ceiling for this team, but we’ll see how mentally tough Woodson’s squad is throughout its monster of a nonconference schedule.

GERIKE: Indiana’s schedule is absolutely brutal. A tough nonconference schedule followed by an even tougher conference schedule might be the only reason the Hoosiers don’t win the Big

Ten. I’ll be the group pessimist and say Indiana will finish in second place in the regular season and fall in the semifinals of the tournament.

Come March Madness, Indiana could still be well suited for a favorable postseason run. An Elite Eight exit is best case scenario and a loss in the Sweet Sixteen feels most likely.

HOHULIN: Indiana has the depth of talent to compete for a Big Ten title. Still, going from 9-11 in conference play a year ago to champions is a tall order, and it’s not like Purdue or Iowa forgot how to play basketball over the summer. In a rational world, the Hoosiers make it to the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Tournament. In the real, bizarre world of college basketball, they could also lose in the first round to a mostly online commuter school in South Dakota that you didn’t know existed. It happens. Just enjoy the ride there.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

By Will Foley, Matt Press, Matt Sebree sports@idsnews.com

Coming off back-to-back runs to the Sweet Sixteen and a loss in the Big Ten Tournament final last season, Indiana women’s basketball enters the 2022-23 season in search of championships.

The Hoosiers tip off their season against the University of Vermont at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Before the team’s season opener, the Indiana Daily Student women’s basketball beat shared their predictions and analysis for the upcoming season.

Most valuable player WILL FOLEY: The only realistic options here are graduate student guard Grace Berger and senior forward Mackenzie Holmes, and I’m rocking with Berger as MVP. The difference is marginal, but all things considered, Berger is the motor of this team. In close games down the stretch, Berger will have the ball in her hands which gives her the edge.

MATT SEBREE: Before missing time with a knee injury last season, there was no question Mackenzie Holmes was the Hoosiers’ best player as she led the team in points, rebounds and blocks while usually guarding the opponent’s best post player. This season, she will have an even

larger role both on the court and in the locker room after three starters from the backto-back Sweet Sixteen runs in 2021 and 2022 graduated: guard Nicole Cardaño-Hillary, forward Aleksa Gulbe and guard Ali Patberg — who joined the staff as team and recruitment coordinator.

MATT PRESS: I’m sticking with my preseason prediction and going with Mackenzie Holmes. She was named to the Lisa Leslie Award watchlist for the country’s best center for good reason. She had a lingering knee injury last season and still posted 15.2 points and seven boards per game. Grace Berger may finish as the team’s top scorer, but Holmes’ defensive versatility and offensive game with her back to the basket make her an invaluable piece. If Holmes can play a full, healthy season, look for her to return to her dominant sophomore-year form.

Newcomer of the year FOLEY: Pretty easy selection for me: it’s senior guard Sara Scalia. Transferring in from Minnesota, Scalia is familiar with the Big Ten and can shoot the lights out of the gym. Indiana was near the bottom of the Big Ten in threes made per game last season, and Scalia can single-handedly get the Hoosiers toward the top of that rank.

SEBREE: Sara Scalia was

named to the All-Big Ten Second Team last season and although she will no longer be the number one option like she was at Minnesota, there is no reason to believe she won’t be just as good or better this season. Her ability to shoot from deep will also help space the floor and give Holmes more room to work inside.

PRESS: This is a pretty chalk pick, but I’ll take transfer Sara Scalia. I would consider her an honorable mention for team MVP, and I think she’s that good. Indiana has lacked a true sharpshooter in recent years, and Hoosier fans saw Scalia up close last season when she erupted for 26 points vs. Indiana, shooting 7-12 from beyond the arc. Her range is noteworthy, but I think her overall playmaking and on-ball defending are pretty underrated. She shot 41.3% from deep for Minnesota last season on absurd volume, and I expect that to continue.

Game to watch FOLEY: Traveling to Knoxville to play No. 5 University of Tennessee is an intriguing matchup. Not only are the Vols elite, but the matchup is Indiana’s first game outside of Bloomington this season. It’ll be a huge test for the Hoosiers and can reveal how much potential this team has.

SEBREE: No. 12 Univer-

sity of North Carolina coming to Bloomington for the Big Ten/ACC Challenge on Dec. 1 will be the early season test I am most looking forward to watching Indiana face. The Hoosiers went 14-2 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall last season and establishing that home dominance this season will be vital to Indiana’s success, particularly once conference play begins.

PRESS: The early season matchups with No. 5 Tennessee and No. 12 North Carolina are tough to omit, but the Hoosiers’ final game of the regular season against No. 4 Iowa could have major implications. The two teams meet on Feb. 9, and then again on Feb. 26 to close out the season. The Hawkeyes are obviously tremendously talented with maybe the best duo in the country in flamethrowing junior guard Caitlin Clark and senior forward Monica Czinano, and Indiana couldn’t beat them in its three showdowns last season — including the Big Ten Championship. Circle this matchup on your calendars.

Postseason predictions FOLEY: I think the Hoosiers finish top three in the Big Ten, then finally overcome their demons and win the Big Ten Tournament. A finish like that should earn Indiana a top four seed at worst, depending on its regular season record. I believe in

IU ARCHIVES The IU Womens Basketball Team poses for a group shot in 1973. Womens basketball became a varsity sport in 1971. From 1972 to 1975, the Hoosiers compiled a 62-15 record under the leadership of Coach Bea Gorton.

the experience of this Hoosier team and see them making an Elite Eight.

SEBREE: This Hoosiers team is not the team of the last two seasons. Those teams were defensive juggernauts and although Berger and Holmes can lockdown opponents, without Patberg, Gulbe and 2022 All-Big Ten Defensive Team honoree Cardaño-Hillary, Indiana will struggle to slow down opponents as much as they have in the past. I think the team will finish fourth in a top-heavy Big Ten standings.

However, head coach Teri Moren’s teams have shown an ability to get hot late in the season and make runs in tournaments, so I’ll predict the Hoosiers to reach a second consecutive Big Ten Championship, but to again lose to the Hawkeyes.

In the NCAA Tournament, I think Indiana will lose in an even matchup in the second round and fail to make it to a third Sweet Sixteen appearance in as many years.

PRESS: I predicted a Big Ten Tournament title a few weeks ago, and I’m begrudgingly holding on to it. Iowa is the clear favorite, rightfully so, and Ohio State and Nebraska are quietly creeping behind the Hoosiers. Nonetheless, with how valuable defense is in the postseason, I’ll give Indiana the everso-slightest edge over the Hawkeyes, who haven’t been able to stop much of anyone from scoring. I don’t have the highest hopes for the NCAA Tournament, the Big Ten’s kryptonite, but I’ll say they cruise through the first two rounds and go out in the Sweet Sixteen.