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Congratulations on becoming an IU parent and welcome to the Hoosier family. On the verge of entering my senior year, I remember the bittersweet moments of hugging my parents goodbye as I headed off to college. As I was entering a new chapter in my life, so were my parents. When I think back to the start of my IU career, I realize how crucial it is for parents and guardians to have guidance as

their child starts college, as much as it is crucial for incoming students to have guidance.

Fortunately, the Indiana Daily Student, IU’s editorially independent student-led newspaper, has produced this Parent Survival Guide to help parents and guardians like you navigate your child’s first year as a Hoosier. This publication includes information on financial aid, housing after their first year,

the best photo spots on campus, places to buy IU merchandise and more. Although this time may feel scary, it’s also a very exciting time filled with new adventures and life experiences. These next four years are going to go by more quickly than expected, so enjoy every moment of it. Wear your IU merchandise with Hoosier pride, catch an IU football or basketball game and don’t forget to take pictures

at some famous IU spots like Sample Gates and the Herman B Wells statue. I wish you and your student the best of luck with the first year of college. I hope you have an amazing first year!

Natalie Fitzgibbons Summer 2024 Editor-in-Chief

10 firsts in Indiana University’s history

By Isaac Perlich iperlich@iu.edu | @isaacperlich

Pamela Whitten was inaugurated as IU’s 19th and first female president on Nov. 4, 2021, but there have been plenty of firsts in the university’s history spanning over two centuries. Here is a look back at 10 of them.

First days

IU was first founded as State Seminary in 1820. The original campus was located by South College Avenue and Second Street, known as Seminary Square. Classes began in 1825 with 10 male students.

First president

State Seminary was re-

named Indiana College in 1828. Andrew Wylie was inaugurated as the college’s first president on Oct. 29, 1829. The student body grew, and the college was renamed Indiana University under Wylie’s leadership.

First graduating class

IU’s first graduating class included four students: James Wilson Dunn, Michael Hummer, James Rollins and William Hamilton Stockwell. They graduated in 1830.

First female graduate

Sarah Park Morrison was the first female to graduate from IU with a bachelor’s of arts degree in 1869 and earned her master’s of arts

degree three years later.

First African American graduate

Marcellus Neal became IU’s first African American graduate, earning a bachelor’s of arts degree in mathematics in 1895, despite not being allowed to live on campus. He served as a teacher in Dallas, Texas, for 25 years.

First performance of “Indiana, Our Indiana”

IU’s fight song, “Indiana, Our Indiana” was first performed at an IU versus Northwestern University football game in 1912. It was written by IU band director Russell Harker.

First

men’s basketball national championship

IU men’s basketball team won its first of five national championships in 1940. Coached by Branch McCracken, IU defeated the University of Kansas 60-42.

First Little 500

Then-IU President Howdy Wilcox noticed an informal bicycle race around dorms in 1950. Wilcox, whose father won the Indianapolis 500 in 1919, decided to hold the first Little 500 a year later to raise scholarship money for students.

First IU Dance Marathon

Jill Stewart started the IU Dance Marathon in 1991 to

honor her friend, Ryan White, who passed away from an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome after receiving a bad blood transfusion. The organization holds a 36-hour event each fall and raises money for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.

First IU Day

The first IU Day was held on April 12, 2016, to honor the university and those associated with it. Festivities include wearing IU gear, using #IUDay on social media and donating to the university.

This story was originally published in the 2024 edition of Source Visitors’ Guide, an IDS special publication.

Top three Tech Don’ts for freshman parents

Health and safety resources on and around campus

IU students have access to a variety of health and safety resources.

By Theo Hawkins sohawkin@iu.edu

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

Moving to college can be stressful for students, but it can be difficult for parents concerned for their student’s safety, as well. However, IU students have a lot of options when it comes to getting help, whether for health—mental and physical—or safety.

Safety and emergency resources

IU keeps students up to date on potential dangers and provides emergency guid-

ance and updates through a mass communication system called IU Notify, which sends alerts through text message, phone and email. Students can update their contact information through Emergency Notification Settings in One.IU and choose how they prefer to receive messages. IU Notify is not available to the general public or parents on their own, but your student may add a parent or other person’s phone number and/ or email address if desired.

Students can also use the free Rave Guardian safety app to receive IU Notify alerts, quickly contact 911 dispatch and campus police, send tips to police and access

contact information for campus safety. Students can use the app to access wellness resources and set a timer to notify family and friends if they don’t make it home when expected. Users can also request family and friends to become guardians who can track their location.

The IU Ride app connects students to safe rides within Bloomington city limits. It is a free service with unlimited use during operating hours, which during the summer are 9 p.m.-1 a.m. IU Ride will take users home and to work with proof of employment such as an ID card or uniform but will not take anyone to a party or bar; IU Ride will pick

up from parties or bars, however, whether the user is sober or intoxicated, no questions asked. Rides are limited to two passengers going to the same place. IU Ride also partners with Lyft to provide reduced-price rides within the service area between midnight and 3 a.m., up to 10 rides per month, to students who claim the pass available through the IU Ride website.

In case of an emergency, students should call 911. The IU Police Department can also be reached in a nonemergency capacity at (812) 855-4111. The Bloomington Police Department nonemergency number is (812) 339-4477.

Health resources

IU students have access to health resources through the Student Health Center. The center has a medical clinic, eye clinic and pharmacy. It also offers physical therapy, gender-affirming care, immunizations, allergy shots, sexual health services, nutritional counseling and substance use support. Most services are free or reducedprice to students who have paid the Student Health Fee; other fee, payment and insurance information can be found on the health center website.

Counseling and Psychological Services is located on the fourth floor of the Student

Health Center. CAPS services are available to all students, at no charge to those who have paid the student health fee. Students seeking support can set a free 45-minute initial consultation appointment by calling (812) 855-5711 to determine a personalized care plan moving forward. Services include individual counseling, workshops, multicultural and LGTBQ+ support, support groups and the Sexual Assault Crisis Service.

A 24/7 crisis counselor is available at (812) 855-5711 by selecting option 1. Students who have experienced sexual assault can call (812) 8558900 at any time.

The IU Student Health

Center is located at 600 N. Eagleson Ave. on the corner across from the Herman B Wells Library. Self-care resources and a full list of available medical and CAPS services, along with payment and insurance information, can be found at healthcenter. iu.edu.

The free TimelyCare app also provides mental health services at no cost to students who create an account using IU credentials, including selfcare resources and provider care.

Off-campus health resources

Students can also access emergency and non-emergency care at the following off-campus facilities:

IU Health Bloomington Hospital: 2651 E. Discovery Parkway.

Monroe Hospital: 4011 S. Monroe Medical Park Blvd.

Bloomington Meadows Hospital: 3600 N. Prow Road.

Bloomington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital: 3050 N. Lintel Drive.

IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians: 1302 S. Rogers St.

IU Health Urgent Care: 326 S. Woodscrest Drive.

Accessibility resources

IU’s Office of Accessible Educational Services can help students with disabilities, based on each student’s individual circumstances. The office offers resources including testing accommodations, computerized assistance, classroom accommodations, advising, priority registration and on-campus rides with an accessible van. Students who require acces-

sibility support should acquire documentation from medical providers before contacting the office. They can then visit the AES website at studentlife.indiana. edu/care-advocacy/iub-aes and fill out the request for services form. Once accessibility measures have been discussed with an access coordinator and approved, students will receive an accessibility memorandum, which they should show and discuss with faculty and instructors. Students will also need to request to renew accessibility memoranda each semester.

The AES office is located in Eigenmann Hall 001, 1900 E. 10th St. and is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students can also call the office at (812) 8557578.

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IU Health Bloomington Hospital, located at 2651 E. Discovery Parkway, is pictured May 22, 2024, in Bloomington. The 364-bed facility includes a wide array of services, including a 24-hour emergency department and a heliport for rapid medical transport.

By Isabella Vesperini isvesp@iu.edu

What does it mean to be a Hoosier?

Seven IU students share what being a Hoosier means to them.

To senior Max Martin, being a Hoosier means having passion for the school he goes to.

“I know so many people who are either in the Jacobs School of Music, or they’re in Luddy or Kelley or they’re doing bio,” Martin said. “There’s just a lot of avenues to explore and figure out what you want to do and what you want to make of yourself.”

Martin has been able to find a hobby he’s passionate through being a cyclist for the Sigma Phi Epsilon Little 500 team. After getting third in the 2023 race, the time he’s put into training has taught him how being a Hoosier means being dedicated and connected to your community.

“That’s my hobby, it’s what I do,” Martin said. “Little 500 is a unique thing to be a part of...but I’ve also joined Riders Council. I’ve worked with a lot of other events and that’s gotten me a lot of exposure to the Little 500 community.”

Martin knew he wanted to attend IU and become a Hoosier since he was little.

“Both my parents went here,” Martin said. “I knew I wanted to go here since I was 10 years old, going to the Ohio State-IU games.”

When senior Ryana Griggs thinks of a Hoosier, she visualizes students wearing red and white at football games or Kilroy’s

Sports. She said being a Hoosier also means being immersed in your community and finding people that resonate with you.

“If you embrace being a Hoosier, then you can find a sense of togetherness and build friendships with people,” Griggs said. “If you don’t participate in the events on campus that are meant to build a community, then you’re going to feel left out, and you don’t want to feel like that.”

Griggs said you don’t have to have school pride to be a Hoosier. She identifies as a Hoosier because of her awareness of events going on around the world.

“[A Hoosier is] being inclusive and aware of how everyone is different and how we can still come together at the same time,” she said.

Senior Lauren Schimpf said being a Hoosier has allowed her to find her home away from home.

“As a senior, I’ve been able to experience a lot here and make it a place I’ll always come back to,” Schimpf said. “I feel like I’ve made my mark.”

As a Hoosier, she said she has been able to grow as a person and student, as well as find organizations to be a part of.

“[Being a Hoosier] is sup-

porting the school and being a part of something bigger than yourself, celebrating differences amongst each other,” she said.

As an Indiana native, Margo Fisher has had a love for IU for life. That's how she defines herself as a Hoosier.

“We’re very passionate here at IU; that’s a big part of being a Hoosier,” Fisher said. “As Tom Allen used to say, love each other, be kind to one another.”

That passion is key in a world where division and tension are now very prevalent, Fisher said.

“Trying to be passionate, find things that you care

about, help people, are good things people can take away from being a Hoosier,” she said. “[It can] totally make the world not so dreary and crappy a lot of the time.”

To sophomore Olivia Stone, being a Hoosier means being supportive of her university’s sports teams.

“[A Hoosier is] just a typical Indiana person who’s really hardworking, really driven,” Stone said. “They have that Midwest charm, you know?”

As an Indiana native, Stone grew up watching IU games on TV and wearing a cheerleader outfit. Being a Hoosier has allowed her to

participate in advanced programs that have helped her further her education.

“If you come here, you’re going to learn a lot of different skills that are going to help you in the future,” she said. “Hopefully being a traditional Hoosier carries on.”

Sophomore Meadow Geltzeiler thinks being a Hoosier means having a strong sense of school spirit.

“I learned to be a Hoosier by seeing the energy that’s around me,” she said.

Geltzeiler said a Hoosier also uses all the resources available on campus and gets involved.

“I go to basketball games a lot,” she said. “That’s where I find it easiest to know what being a Hoosier means.”

Junior Alexa Kopolow said being a Hoosier to her means having a big sense of community. As an East Coast native, she learned to find a second home at IU as a new Hoosier.

“Being here doesn’t mean you’re leaving everything behind,” Kopolow said. “You’re going to meet people here that are genuinely here for you.”

Being a Hoosier has also allowed her to make new friends and get outside of her comfort zone.

“That’s what college is all about,” she said.

This story was originally published in the Arbutus Yearbook, an IDS publication, in May 2024.

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Indiana students are seen in matching overalls Sept. 2, 2023, next to the Tailgating Fields. Candy-striped overalls are part of the IU tradition.

3/2 MBA: Fast track to leadership roles

Earn an undergraduate business

Does your student plan on getting an MBA sometime in the future? With careful planning, they can earn a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from the top-ranked Kelley School of Business in just

MBA by December of their third year.

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Graduate Latroy Hampton hugs his mother, Eunice Foley, following spring commencement May 8, 2010, at Assembly Hall. IU graduates often decorate their caps to show appreciation for family and others.

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Students and their fathers gather for Dad’s Day at the Chi Omega sorority in 1948. Chi Omega is the world’s largest women’s fraternal organization.

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Students wave their cell phones at a Union Board-sponsored concert featuring Charli XCX Aug. 21, 2021. The show was one of the events during Welcome Week.

IU Dietitian Shares 9 Tips for Navigating Food Allergies on Campus

As a 2021 IU graduate and registered dietitian for IU since 2022, I know how much information incoming students and families receive. I also know that starting college on a campus this size can raise lots of questions for students with food allergies and dietary restrictions.

During my undergraduate studies in nutrition and dietetics at the School of Public Health, I was a nutrition assistant in my current office, IU Dining & Hospitality. And while I’ve hit many milestones since then—completing a 1,200-hour dietetics internship; being hired to work alongside my colleague and mentor, Rachel Dolgner (M.S., RDN, LD); completing my master’s degree; getting married; having a baby—I can trace the first stage of my “adulting” to when I stopped having my parents make calls on my behalf.

The journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (vol. 132, issue 5) reports that “College students may exhibit risk-taking food behaviors due to strong social influences, and lack of experience in self-advocacy.” With that in mind, I always advise first-year students to be their own best advocate. Students should learn how to ask questions and request meetings with IU Dining’s registered dietitians, dining managers, and chefs rather than having a parent or family member communicate on their behalf.

The following nine tips for safely dining on campus are things I would have loved to know as a new IU student.

1. Personal consultations.

Students with any questions about food allergies and sensitivities, preferences (vegan or vegetarian, for example), or avoidances (pork, gluten) should email me and Rachel directly at nutrinfo@indiana.edu We’ll schedule an in-person, virtual, or phone meeting to connect each student with the best possible options. We learn as much from these meetings as students do from us.

• When an IU Kelley School of Business student contacted us about his allergies, his perspective was so helpful that we later hired him as a food allergy intern!

• In the 2023-24 academic year, we worked with IU Dining chefs to accommodate a student whose dietary restrictions fell outside the major 9, sourcing special bread that the student could order in advance so she could eat with her friends.

2. Emergency kit & plan.

Students with severe allergies should prepare and keep handy an anaphylaxis emergency kit, which includes epinephrine injector (EpiPen). They should also draft or fill out an emergency plan to share with close contacts that includes name, date of birth, allergies, severe and mild allergic responses to look for, and instructions on when to use the EpiPen. Some students even have an emergency ID necklace or bracelet.

3. Community effort.

Students should be sure their roommate and Resident Assistant are aware of severe allergies or restrictions (such as peanut or celiac) and continue to notify others—close friends, professors, group leaders—by sharing the emergency plan.

4. On-site assistance.

Our AllerTrain-certified chefs and managers are on site during open hours at each residential dining hall to answer questions. Student feedback has led to changes including the addition of plant-based milk options, increased vegan and vegetarian options, and even gluten-free avocado toast.

to note vegan, vegetarian, beef, pork, and halal options. *While the FDA classifies coconut as a tree nut for food labeling purposes, people with tree nut allergies are not necessarily allergic to coconut.

6. Free From IX.

This popular McNutt station offers three meals a day seven days a week. All dishes are free of the major nine allergens: dairy, wheat, soy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, fish, and shellfish, and are prepared on separate equipment by specially trained staff.

7. Worry Free.

Also open seven days a week with three meals a day, Worry Free in Forest Dining Hall offers food free of gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, and fish. For students who miss cooking, there’s also a makeyour-own eggs station!

8. NetNutrition and Nutrislice.

Find an online daily listing of all residential dining options (also available through on-site scan at McNutt, Forest, and Collins). Students can use NetNutrition to build meals using filters for location, nutritional content, preferences, and ingredients.

9. Dining newsletter.

Students who reported food allergies while registering for campus housing automatically receive the monthly Inclusive Dining newsletter (families may also subscribe at go.iu.edu/8pES).

If your student didn’t include food-allergy information on their housing application, it’s not too late! Ask your student to please reach out to us at nutrinfo@indiana.edu

For more information about campus dining in general, visit dining.indiana.edu. I hope this helps and remember—we are here to fuel students so they can do the best possible work while they are here. Good luck to you and your family!

5. Learn the symbols.

IU foods labels typically represent items containing the nine major allergens (*plus coconut). Students will become accustomed to looking for the ten symbols that identify dishes containing dairy, eggs, fish, gluten, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and coconut. Preference symbols are used

By: Lauren Bartholomew M.S., RDN

How families can navigate financial aid at IU

By Mia Hilkowitz mhilkowi@iu.edu | @MiaHilkowitz

Families sending their students to college for the first time will be faced with a lot of decisions. How do they decide what to buy for a dorm? How can they stay in touch from far away? For many families, however, one of the biggest decisions will come when figuring out how to pay for IU.

Attending IU is a massive financial investment and trying to navigate scholarships can be overwhelming. Here are some sources for scholarships you can use to get started.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

The IU Office of Scholarships recommends students complete the FASFA each year while they are enrolled

at IU. IU and other colleges use the FASFA to determine if students are eligible for federal loans, grants, work-study programs, state financial aid and university-specific scholarships. The priority consideration deadline for Indiana residents this year was April 15, but each state has their own deadline. You can complete the FASFA on the Federal Student Aid website.

If you are considered a financial contributor for your student’s education, you will also need to create your own separate StudentAid.gov account. You will need to be able to provide annual tax returns, records of any child support you received, current balances of cash, savings and checking accounts, and net worth of investments, businesses and farms. You can

find more tips about filling out the FASFA on the Fedeal Student Aid website.

IU’s General Scholarship Application

Each academic year, the IU Office of Scholarships encourages students to submit the General Scholarship Application by Feb. 1. This scholarship allows the Office of Scholarships to review general IU scholarships for students throughout their academic career. To be considered for many first-year scholarship opportunities — including scholarships from the IU Foundation and IU Alumni Association — you need to fill out the general application.

To apply, students can select the IU Scholarships widget on One.IU to access the application, which takes around an hour to complete.

The application includes a short essay and a series of questions about your student’s academic and extracurricular involvement.

Departmental scholarships

Most academic departments and colleges at IU also offer their own scholarships for incoming students. While you can find some of these scholarships in the results of the General Scholarship Application, some awards have separate applications. For instance, The Media School awarded more than $490,000 to students for the 2024-25 academic year, but students had to fill out a separate application in January. So, encourage your students to be on the lookout for emails about these opportunities!

However, you and your student might have to do

some extra searching for these scholarships on each academic department’s website. One way to get started is by searching on the Office of Scholarship’s department scholarships website.

External scholarships, loans and grants

You can also help your student search for scholarships, loans and grants outside of IU databases.

The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of all higher education agencies in the country. When you select the state you or your student live in, you can find contact information for each of these agencies, who can provide you with more detailed information about finding state and federal grants.

Career One Stop, a career exploration site spon-

sored by the U.S. Department of Labor, also has a database listing more than 9,500 scholarships, fellowships and grants students can apply for, with application deadlines occurring throughout the year. Other websites that allow you to search for scholarships include Scholarships. com, College Board, Going Merry and ScholarshipOwl. To learn more about IU scholarships and how to navigate the application process, students can read the IU Office of Scholarships’ Frequently Asked Questions page.

You can also contact the office to meet with a scholarship expert by emailing scholar@iu.edu, calling 812855-5779 or visiting their office in the Student Academic Center on North Union Street.

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Social media suggestions for parents and students

Here are the top five

IU

social media accounts to check out before move-in day.

By Isaac Perlich iperlich@iu.edu | @isaacperlich

Indiana University has countless social media accounts on several platforms, and it can be hard to find the right ones to follow. Here are the top five accounts to check out before move-in day.

@iubloomington

@iubloomington is the official social media handle for the Bloomington campus. Its Instagram, X, Facebook and TikTok pages provide university updates, news and promotions. Other content includes student

spotlights on its Instagram account, which consists of student photos and biographies. These accounts are a valuable resource for students and parents alike.

@iufye

@iufye is the Instagram page for IU First Year Experience Programs and is particularly useful for freshman and transfer students and their parents. The office posts event information, deadline reminders and advice about navigating life in Bloomington on this account.

@hermanbwells

If Herman B Wells was

still alive, this would probably be his social media handle. Instead, the handle serves as the home of IU Libraries’ Instagram page. IU Libraries posts content about library hours, events, locations, resources and initiatives.

Individual schools

Each of IU’s 16 schools and colleges have individual social media pages, from @ iumediaschool to @iukelleyschool on Instagram, X and Facebook. Each account is easy to find on each platform and provides content about the school or college’s academic programs, events

and student life. Also, it is a great way for parents to stay involved with their student’s school or college.

@idsnews

We had to include this one. @idsnews is the official Instagram, X, Facebook and TikTok handle of the Indiana Daily Student. As IU’s independent studentrun newspaper, we provide content about Bloomington and campus news, sports and arts. These pages, when paired with our website and newsletter, allow students and parents to stay informed about the community.

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A photo of an iPhone with social media applications is seen Jan. 10, 2023. Apps like Instagram, Facebook and X allow community members to stay in the know about Indiana University.

Your guide to IU game days

By Mia Hilkowitz mhilkowi@iu.edu | @miahilkowitz

Football game days are always an exciting time to be in Bloomington. The restaurants and bars on Kirkwood Avenue are filled with IU fans, while the tailgate fields are packed with people grilling and listening to live music. With newly hired head coach Curt Cignetti at the helm — and a plethora of new recruits — the home games this fall are bound to be filled with excitement. To make the most of game days with your family, here are four ways you can prepare.

Purchasing tickets

Make sure to purchase your tickets at least a few days before the game. While you might be able to find some resale tickets on platforms like StubHub, IU Athletics encourages visitors to purchase tickets throughout their ticket office or SeatGeek — IU’s official fan-tofan ticket platform. You can find and purchase tickets for football games on SeatGeek or the IU Athletics website. For more information on group ticket opportunities and any questions, you can contact the ticketing of-

fice at 812-855-4006 or iuticket@indiana.edu.

Check the weather

Before gearing up for the day, be sure to check the weather forecast. Hoosiers will be the first to tell new families that Indiana weather is unpredictable, so you should be prepared to deal with rain and wind. If you check the forecast the night before, you’ll have a better idea of if you should bring a poncho or rain jacket.

Memorial Stadium does not have a roof, so visitors are exposed to the natural elements the entire game.

While rain might be the most obvious concern, you should also be aware of extreme heat on game days. Be sure to put on sunscreen and drink lots of water.

Plan for parking and heavy traffic

Traffic coming in and out of Bloomington on game days is usually very hectic. So, you and your family should give yourself extra time to drive to Memorial Stadium and find parking. Game day parking at and surrounding Memorial Stadium is operated by IU Athletics.

While some of the lots are open to the public, some are reserved for season ticket holders and require pre-paid passes. To find the most up-to-date information on where to park, you should check IU Athletics' Indiana Football Game Day Parking webpage. You can also purchase a reserved single-game day parking permit on this website.

Review Memorial Stadium’s policies

You should also review Memorial Stadium’s policies for prohibited items before entering a game.

The stadium has a strict bag policy to ensure public safety. Patrons can bring in one clear bag (no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”) and a small clutch. However, stadium staff will still search all bags upon entry. Patrons can bring diaper bags, but they will be inspected, according to IU Athletics.

Visitors can bring binoculars and cameras, but they cannot be placed in a bag and the lens can be no greater than six inches in length. For more information about the stadium’s prohibited items, visit the IU Athletics website.

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Crowds of tailgaters are seen Sept. 2, 2023 at the Indiana Tailgate Fields. Football game days can be an exciting time to be in Bloomington.

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• Convenient campus location

• Evening and weekend hours

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• Accepts outside prescriptions

• Large contact lens inventory

• Routine and specialty exams

A portion of the student section holds up spirit pages reading “Boiler Down” as Purdue’s starting lineup walks onto the court during an IU game against Purdue on Jan. 20, 2022. The Indiana Daily Student includes spirit pages inside some weekly print issues before a game.

Students at a football game in the 1970s send a message to their parents. IU students often hold up signs at sports games.

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Hoosier players crash through a banner commemorating Parents Day celebrations in 1977. IU now has a Family Weekend in late September.

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Robert Johnson thanks his father, grandfather and mother in his senior day speech after the IU v. Ohio State basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Feb. 23, 2018. Johnson was one of five seniors on IU’s team.

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7 IU fall semester auditorium shows that give parents the perfect opportunity to visit

By Grace Romine gmromine@iu.edu

Each year, the IU Auditorium welcomes acclaimed performers. From academics to comedians and Tony Award-winning Broadway shows — there are always tickets worth snagging when an act comes to Bloomington. Plus, tickets to an auditorium show create the perfect excuse for parents to visit and spend an evening with their students at the heart of the IU art scene.

The IU Auditorium announced its schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season May 22. With shows begin-

ning in September, single tickets will be available for the general public to purchase starting Aug. 19. Tickets can be purchased on the IU Auditorium website or at the box office, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday at 1211 E. Seventh St.

With a packed and diverse lineup of can’t-miss shows, there is certainly a fall semester performance that will spark your interest.

Sept. 24-29: “Les Misérables”

A stage adaptation of Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel, “Les Misérables” will make a six-night and an eight-show

return to Bloomington in the upcoming IU Auditorium season. A production of Alain Boublil and Claude Michel Schönberg’s TonyAward winning concept, "Les Misérables” is one of the longest-running musicals of all time.

Taking place in 19th century France, “Les Misérables” follows the story of ex-convict Jean Valjean who, after his release from a 19-year prison stay, transforms into a “paragon of virtue.” With themes of love, redemption, justice and injustice, the score of “Les Misérables” includes the songs “One Day More” and “Master

of the House.”

The cast of “Les Misérables” will take the IU Auditorium stage at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24-26, 8 p.m. Sept. 27, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sept. 28 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29.

Oct. 17: “Dennis James Hosts Halloween”

For the 56th year, Dennis James will return to Bloomington for his annual Halloween special performance.

Since he was a student himself in 1969, the IU Jacobs School of Music graduate has accompanied classic silent films with scores he plays on the IU Auditorium’s 135-year-old, 4,543 pipe or-

gan and, in recent years, performed live radio reenactments with actors from the IU Department of Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance.

The evening will begin with the short film “Edgar Allen Poe,” purposefully misspelled, which tells the story behind the acclaimed poet’s most famous poem, “The Raven.” James and his student actors will reenact the episode, “The Tell-Tale Heart,” from the 1940s radio show “Inner Sanctum,” a dramatization of a story also written by Poe. Lastly, James will perform the score of the 1915 silent film, “The Avenging

Conscience,” which is also based on Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “Annabel Lee.” James will host the IU Auditorium Halloween at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17.

Nov. 2: “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas”

In this classic story about the true meaning of the holidays, the Grinch schemes to ruin Christmas for the citizens of Whoville, the snowy, jolly city which he lives just outside of in his mountaintop home. A little Who of Whoville, Cindy Lou Who, isn’t feeling the Christmas spirit like she had before. She decides to embark on a jour-

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Students walk along East Seventh Street in front of the IU Auditorium on Dec. 7, 2021. Upcoming shows are advertised on the front of the building.

ney to better understand the Grinch and make him, too, fall in love with Christmas, despite his evil plan.

The stage adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ 1957 children’s book includes songs such as “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Watchamawho.”

The Grinch and the Whos of Whoville will come to the IU Auditorium stage at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 2.

Nov. 8: “Micheal Feinstein in Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett”

Grammy-nominated musician and singer Michael Feinstein and the Carnegie Hall Ensemble will pay tribute to the late Tony Bennett, the beloved American jazz artist with a career spanning over 60 years, with a performance of Bennett’s greatest hits.

The “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” artist participated in the Selma-to-Montgomery civil rights march in 1965 and performed at the Stars for Freedom rally in the outskirts of Montgomery the night before Martin Luther King Jr.’s “How Long? Not Long” speech. Bennett also performed for Nelson Mandela in 1996. He was known by younger fans for his tours and Grammy Award-winning album “Love for Sale,” which he performed with Lady Gaga. Fans also remember Bennett’s 2014 album “Cheek to Cheek.”

Feinstein was close friends with Bennett. His tribute pays homage to Bennett’s legacy in the music industry and the cultural heritage of each of his songs.

Feinstein and the Carnegie Hall Ensemble will per-

form at 8 p.m. Nov. 8 in the IU Auditorium.

Nov. 19-20: “Ain’t Too Proud — The Life and Times of the Temptations”

The Tony Award-winning musical “Ain’t Too Proud” recollects the story of The Temptations, an acclaimed African American male vocal group formed in 1960. The musical follows the band from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, as well as their four Grammy wins and a No. 1 ranking in Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Top R&B/Rap Artists list. “Ain’t Too Proud” and the story of The Temptations is one of brotherhood, family, loyalty, betrayal and civil unrest in America’s mid-20th century.

Directed by Des McAnuff and written by Dominique Morisseau, the musical “Ain’t Too Proud” first opened in March 2019, the same year it won the Tony Award for Best Choreography. “Ain’t Too Proud” is set to the beat of some of The Temptations’ most beloved songs, including “My Girl” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone.”

“Ain’t Too Proud” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19-20 in the IU Auditorium.

Dec. 7: “Chimes of Christmas”

Formed in 1950, the Singing Hoosiers are known as “Indiana University’s ambassadors of song.” For more than 70 years, the musical group has performed in countries in Asia, Australia, Europe and the Caribbean and is now comprised of more than 90 students, representing over 25 IU major programs. The group is currently directed by

Chris Albanese.

The annual tradition, “Chimes of Christmas,” will feature holiday songs new and old, as well as special guests and ensembles from the Jacobs School of Music.

The Singing Hoosiers will perform the “Chimes of Christmas” at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 in the IU Auditorium.

Dec. 17: Straight No Chaser

The nine-man a capella group Straight No Chaser was formed at Indiana University in the mid-1990s and gained new momentum in 2006. For nearly two decades, the all-male group has become known for its adaptations of Christmas classics, collaborating with renowned artists including Paul McCartney, Elton John and Stevie Wonder.

Each year, Straight No Chaser embarks on its annual fall tour, with performances they claim are “no cookie-cutter shows,” with friendly banter between members Steve Same, Tyler Trepp, Sargon Isho, Walter Chase, Jerome Collins, Jasper Smith, Luke Bob Robinson, Mike Luginbill and Freedom Young.

Straight No Chaser will return to the IU Auditorium stage at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17.

Spring semester

In the spring semester, IU Auditorium will open with the debut of “Clue,” as well as “Hadestown” and “Dear Evan Hansen.” Patrons can also see “Kodo,” a Japanese taiko drum group, and “Dance Theatre of Harlem,” among other performances in 2025, which can be found on the IU Auditorium website.

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The Singing Hoosiers perform a group number during "Chimes of Christmas" at the IU Auditorium on Dec. 2, 2023. The show will return to the auditorium on Dec. 7, 2024.

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A cappella group Straight No Chaser is pictured. The group will return to the IU Auditorium on Dec. 17, 2024.

Organist Dennis James speaks to audience members at the start of his annual show titled "Dennis James Hosts Halloween" on Nov. 1, 2010 at the IU Auditorium. James will be performing at the auditorium again Oct. 17, 2024.

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5 ways parents can stay in touch

Between time zone differences and class schedules, it can be difficult to stay connected.

By Ayzah Khan ayzkhan@iu.edu

In all the stress of moving your student to college, you could forget how important it is to stay in communication with them, especially at a time when they are trying to adjust to a new environment while settling into a routine and creating new friendships.

However, you must keep in mind that your student may be facing new experiences, meeting new people and getting to know their new environment. They also encounter numerous challenges, with one of the biggest being the struggle to keep in contact with those back home, making them feel homesick.

Between time zone differences and class

schedules, it can be difficult to stay connected. Here are five ways you can stay connected with your student, no matter how far the distance between you and them may be.

Discuss the type of communication

It is important to keep in mind that everyone has their own boundaries and preferences when it comes to methods of communication. Discussing this with your students and setting up agreed-upon forms of communication will not just keep you in contact but also prevent you from worrying, especially during times when they may be busy. Whether it is Welcome Week or exam season, your students can be busy; therefore, making sure you are both on

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the same page will be extremely useful.

Establish a schedule

How frequently you choose to check in with each other may be different for everyone, but scheduling a few calls or video chats through FaceTime or Zoom throughout the week can help you stay connected. However, your plans should be flexible, as some conflicts can be unavoidable. Sticking to general times and days throughout the week that you pick out can help prevent these conflicts in the long run.

Send

a quick text

Sending a quick text message during the day can be the best way to check in with each other when attending calls may be difficult due to busy schedules. Platforms like WhatsApp and iMessage are free and easily accessible, making them perfect for international students or anyone who needs to be in touch with them from outside the U.S. Alternatively, a family group chat is also a great way to keep everyone in the loop, whether it is to share pictures with each other or make plans, while also helping you stay connected.

Surprise them with a care package

Receiving something as small as a letter or a care package can mean a lot to a college student. From regular medications such as ibuprofen to their favorite snacks with a handwritten letter, sending something special a couple times a semester will help your college student feel at home, even if they may be miles away. Pre-made care packages are available from several websites including Campus Cube, Etsy and Amazon, with a wide array of options for you to choose from.

Set up a virtual family game or movie night

Texting or calling your students may be the most simple and effortless methods to stay connected, but this does not mean that they are the only means available. Instead, playing multiplayer games such as Monopoly online and organizing family movie nights through platforms such as Hulu Watch Party, Apple SharePlay, Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party) and Zoom, can act as fun ways to connect with each other.

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By Isaac Perlich iperlich@iu.edu | @isaacperlich

There is no such thing as too much IU merchandise. Bloomington features a wide range of stores on and off campus, so Hoosiers are never far from an opportunity to expand their collection and support the university. Here are six places you can buy IU gear.

Indiana Memorial Union Bookstore

Located in the heart of campus inside the Indiana Memorial Union, the IMU Bookstore is a popular and easy spot to visit. It is much more than a bookstore, as

Merch Madness

There is no shortage of IU merchandise in Bloomington.

it includes three floors of clothing, school supplies, novelty items, snacks and study areas. Merchandise can also be purchased online on its website.

Greetings

Greetings is found a block from campus at 429 E. Kirkwood Ave., and opened in 1983. The split-level store has a small physical footprint but is stocked with both IU and Bloomington merchandise. Greetings posts about new merchandise and sales on its Instagram and Facebook pages.

The Indiana Shop

The Indiana Shop has

two locations in Bloomington: 421 E. Kirkwood Ave. and 1302 E. Third St. Both are a walkable distance from campus and offer a variety of merchandise, including hats, jerseys, crewnecks and, of course, candy striped pants. The Indiana Shop posts on its Instagram, X and Facebook pages, and merchandise can also be purchased online on its website.

Tracks

Tracks opened in 1988 and is located at 415 E. Kirkwood Ave. The store doubles as a record and merchandise store. Hoosiers can purchase vinyl records, CDs and stu-

dent-designed IU merchandise in one place. Tracks posts about new merchandise and sales on its Instagram, Facebook and TikTok pages.

Alumni Hall

Alumni Hall opened in 2023 at 124 E. Kirkwood Ave., and sells a variety of IU merchandise. While it is relatively new and farther from campus than most stores, it hosts appearances by IU athletes on occasion, making it an exciting location to visit. Alumni Hall posts on its Instagram, X and Facebook pages, and merchandise can also be purchased online on its website.

Homefield Apparel

Homefield Apparel was founded by two IU alumni in 2018 and features merchandise with vintage designs and logos. Its collection grows regularly, and each item in-

cludes a history lesson about the campus or the university.

Homefield Apparel posts regularly on its Instagram, X, Facebook and TikTok pages, and merchandise can be purchased on its website.

GAVIN MARIANO | IDS Track Records, located at 415 E Kirkwood Ave. in Bloomington, is pictured. Tracks has been a staple in Bloomington since it opened in 1972.

Dates parents should know this academic year

Keep these dates in mind when planning out the 2024-25 academic year.

By Mia Hilkowitz mhilkowi@iu.edu | @miahilkowitz

August

Aug. 20-23: Welcome Week

Aug. 21: New Student Induction Ceremony

Aug. 26: First day of classes

September

Sept. 2: Labor Day, no classes Sept. 27-29: IU Family Weekend

October

Oct. 11-13: Fall break, no classes

Oct. 14-18: Final exams for first set of 8-week classes

Oct. 18-19: IU Homecoming weekend

Oct. 24: First day of registration for spring 2025 classes. Students are assigned a “registration appointment,” which designates when they can start enrolling in courses for the next semester. These appointments range from Oct. 24 to Nov. 22. Students can check their registration appointment on the Student Center website.

November

Nov.24-Dec.1: Thanksgiving break, no classes

December

Dec. 14: Deadline to withdraw from all courses

Dec. 14: Last day of classes for second set of 8-week courses and full term classes

Dec. 16-20: Final exams

Dec. 20: Winter commencement for students graduating in the winter

Dec. 26: Transcripts will be made available with official grades

January

Jan. 13: First day of classes for first set of 8-week courses and full-term courses

Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no classes

February

Feb. 1: Deadline for IU’s General Scholarship Application

March

March 3-7: Final exams for first set of 8-week classes

March 10: First day for second set of 8-week courses

March 16-23: Spring break, no classes

April

April 25-26: Little 500 Weekend

May

May 3: Deadline to withdraw from all courses

May 5-9: Final exams

May 9: Spring graduate commencement for students graduating in the spring

May 10: Spring undergraduate commencement for students graduating in the spring

May 14: Transcripts will be made available with official grades

Campus Parking for NEW HOOSIERS

Campus is designed for walking and biking. Plus, there are awesome bus and rideshare options to explore the city and beyond! Finding a parking space and moving vehicles for university events takes up time that could be better used.

Student (ST) – Parking near the edges of campus; evening access to garages and lots on campus; lots near athletics not available during home football and basketball games. Campus Housing (CH) – Adjacent to, or near residential buildings; limited availability; assigned by housing application seniority.

Feeling sporty? Here are the top Indiana Athletics events this fall

The Hoosiers’ new-look football team and title-contending men’s soccer squad highlight the fall slate.

By Daniel Flick danflick@iu.edu | @ByDanielFlick

Be it for the allure of tailgating or the love of the game, Indiana Athletics often draws big crowds and boasts filledout student sections. While the Hoosiers are nationally known for basketball — both men’s and women’s — the premise applies to other sports.

And there is no shortage of storylines and games to watch this fall.

Indiana football is set to begin its first season under new head coach Curt Cignetti on Aug. 31, hosting Florida International University in-

side Memorial Stadium. The Hoosiers haven’t played in a bowl game since the 2020 season but are targeting a step forward with Cignetti, who compiled a record of 52-9 across five seasons at James Madison University. With eight home games in Cignetti’s debut campaign, there are several options for parents to attend. Indiana welcomes both of last year’s national championship finalists, with Washington visiting Oct. 26 and Michigan coming Nov. 9.

The Hoosiers host Nebraska on Homecoming, which is set for Oct. 19, and will face archrival Purdue in

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The Indiana men's soccer team celebrates after a 2-0 win over Maryland on April 14, 2021, at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington.

The men’s soccer seaason starts Aug. 29, 2024.

the season finale Nov. 30, where the two sides compete for the Old Oaken Bucket.

If football isn’t your sport, the fall presents many other options.

Indiana men’s soccer’s home opener is Aug. 29 at Bill Armstrong Stadium, when the University of Notre Dame will venture to Bloomington for a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight thriller. The Fighting Irish took a victory on penalty kicks, 1-1 (5-4 penalties), to end the Hoosiers’ season.

The 2023 Big Ten Championship-winning men’s soccer team also plays during Homecoming, battling Michigan State on Oct. 18.

Indiana women’s soccer is fresh off a resurgent 2023 season in which it made the NCAA tournament for the first time in a decade. The Hoosiers begin the season at home Aug. 3, facing the

University of Illinois Chicago. Their first home game once the school year starts is against Wright State University on Aug. 29. The squad takes on Illinois on Oct. 17, the Thursday of Homecoming week.

The Hoosiers’ volleyball schedule hasn’t yet been released, but Wilkinson Hall presents an enjoyable viewing experience with an enthusiastic student section.

Indiana went 21-12 last season, its best record since going 23-12 in 2010, and beat Purdue for the first time in 11 years.

Indiana men’s and women’s basketball haven’t finalized schedules for the fall, but each team’s respective season usually tips off with exhibitions during the final week of October and first week of November.

Hoosier Hysteria, where the players and coaches on

each squad are introduced before several skills competitions take place, has occurred during Homecoming the past two years. No date has been confirmed for the 2024 edition.

Field hockey and club hockey are two other sports played during the fall, the latter of which won the American Collegiate Hockey Association National Championship this past season.

Tickets can be purchased on IUHoosiers.com. For students, football/men’s basketball ticket combinations cost $380, while standalone football season tickets cost $160. For all other sports, IU students are granted free admission upon showing their CrimsonCard. Parents are required to pay, and while prices vary, tickets are rarely expensive — single-game men’s soccer tickets cost $10 per adult.

IDS FILE PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER CONWAY Players on the Indiana women’s soccer team celebrate Feb. 25, 2021 at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington. The women’s soccer season begins Aug. 3, 2024.

IDS FILE PHOTO BY ELLA BOOZER Redshirt freshman Aaron Steinfeldt celebrates after scoring during the game against Maryland on Oct. 15, 2022 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. The football season starts Aug. 31, 2024.

Avoiding the struggles of finding off-campus housing

Here’s how to start looking for housing and find the best option for your student.

By Miranda Miller mm163@iu.edu

After freshman year, some students move out of their dorms and into apartments and houses around Bloomington. Moving into an apartment or a house is a great way for students to gain independence and figure out how to live on their own without the help of a resident assistant. However, there is a lot to consider when looking for the living situation best suited for your student. Rent, utilities, location and transportation are just a few of the many things that students and parents must consider before signing a lease for the following school year. This process can be daunting and difficult to manage, so here are five tips to help you find the best offcampus housing at IU.

Start looking for housing ASAP

The sooner you start looking for housing, the better chances you will have of being happy with the lease you sign. Most students try to sign a lease before the beginning of their second semester, but some even sign as early as a month into the school year. There are so many ways to find out about housing opportunities, including through emails that are sent to your student’s IU email and the IDS Housing Fair hosted every semester.

The IDS Housing Fair hosts representatives from many of the local housing

complexes and provides students with an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about their options. This is a great place to help you get started on your search or narrow your options down.

These are great ways for students and parents to learn about off-campus housing throughout Bloomington and get in contact with the leasing offices directly. It can be daunting to start thinking about the next year so far in advance, but the sooner you start looking, the more confident you will be in the decision you make.

Money, money, money

Living off-campus is expensive. However, there are ways to find the cheapest living options available. First, remember that the sooner you sign your lease, the cheaper the monthly rent will be. The closer it gets to the next school year, rent for houses and apartments increases.

Additionally, a lot of apartment complexes around Bloomington offer amenities such as a pool, gym and free-to-use tanning beds. If you are looking to be cost-efficient, consider if you need those amenities. Also, the newer a house or complex is, the more expensive it will be. It is common for a one-year-old apartment without an elevator to cost the same as a six-yearold apartment with amenities like the ones mentioned earlier. This goes for loca-

tion, too. The closer to campus your house or apartment is, the more expensive it will be. Consider what is worth the cost. Would you rather be closer to campus or have a pool and a gym to use as you wish?

Finally, pay attention to whether utilities are included in the monthly rent or not. Some leases have these as a separate cost entirely and can add on to an already expensive unit. Be conscious of these costs and the more you are aware of them, the less likely you will be signing a lease that has you paying more than you expected.

Roommates?

Having roommates is a great way to decrease the cost of your rent. However, living with other people can be difficult. Most students learn this during their freshman year in a dorm, but there is still a possibility of signing a lease with someone who you are not compatible to live with. Even your best friend can turn out to be a roommate that you are not compatible with. Discuss cleaning routines, quiet hours and communication about problems before the lease is signed. If there is little compromise from the start, you can move on and find different people to live with. Additionally, you do not have to have roommates. There are studios and onebedroom apartments offered all over Bloomington, so if you cannot find roommates

or are not comfortable living with other people, you will still be able to find housing. It is common for students to feel pressured to live with roommates in college because it is cheaper, and they feel they will be missing out on an experience, but consider if this experience outweighs the cost. Sometimes it is better to live on your own than to be unhappy for a year with roommates.

Location

While there is plenty of off-campus housing in general, there is limited off-campus housing close to campus. This is a factor that is important to a lot of students, so the sooner you start searching for housing, the closer

you can get to campus. However, some students also consider if they are living close to places like the grocery store and gym, so they do not have to worry about taking a car there. Transportation to and from your housing is just as important as its location. You can live far off-campus but still have access to the bus system or a car. Or you can live close to campus and have the choice to walk. However, getting to and from class becomes more of a chore when the weather gets cold, so consider whether you would rather wait for a bus in negative-degree weather just to be close to a grocery store or just walk to class because it is close.

Read reviews

Most off-campus housing has reviews written by current and past tenants. Instead of reading the one-star or five-star reviews, read the three-star reviews. These reviews are most likely to have both pros and cons that are valuable to consider, such as maintenance issues, noise and upkeep of amenities. Additionally, ask those who already live off-campus to see what their living situation is like. Ask if you can see their apartment or if they are willing to give you a tour. You are more likely to get an honest review of their offcampus housing experience than if you were to contact a leasing office.

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Representative of The Village Stacey Cutter (right) speaks with freshman Hannah Whisler at the 2011 IDS Housing Fair in Alumni Hall in Bloomington. The IDS Housing Fair is a free event held annually in the fall and again in the spring which connects students to local housing representatives.

Bloomington Plan Commission approves new student housing development in North Walnut area

By Jonathan Frey jonafrey@iu.edu | @byjonathanfrey

The Bloomington Plan Commission approved a new 1,143-bedroom student housing development called Bloomington Hub II during its meeting April 15. The construction of this new development involves the demolition of several single and multi-family units in the North Walnut area near the stadium.

National student housing developer Core Spaces, which manages student apartment complexes including the Verve and the Standard, proposed the plan for Hub II. Last year, the plan commission approved Hub I, a smaller development in the same region. Hub I is scheduled to be completed in 2025.

The site for Hub II is between Lincoln, Washington, 17th and 19th Streets. The development site is within a mixed-use student housing zone, one of three new zones adopted by the city in 2021. At least one of them is classified as affordable housing, District III representative Hopi Stosberg said in an interview Tuesday.

mated a 31.1% poverty rate in Bloomington. This number is likely skewed by the large student population in Bloomington, who typically have less disposable income and lower-paying jobs on average.

The city allows Core Spaces and other developers to develop large complexes, such as Hub II, if they comply with certain incentives geared toward sustainability and affordability. However, members of the commission have been considering changes to recent ordinances following the development of buildings considerably larger than the suggested limit, Stosberg said.

In addition to the size of the development, developers don’t have to price any of their own units at an affordable rate since they provided a $3,440,000 donation to Bloomington’s affordable housing fund, per the incen-

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Demolition of homes in the area is scheduled to begin during the fourth quarter of this year, with the project expected to be completed by 2027, Stosberg said. Hub II will be another in a long line of expensive student housing developments in Bloomington over the past few years. There is no expected rental cost listed yet for Hub II, but Core Spaces’ two current developments both run between $1,000 and $1,600 per month. Property websites such as Redfin place Bloomington’s average rent at around $1,500 per month.

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As an alternative to the stream of high-end developments, the city has begun efforts to develop more affordable housing. The most ambitious of these is the Hopewell initiative, an 800plus unit affordable housing project located at the site of the former IU Health Hospital on West Second Street.

Stosberg also said she was optimistic about the new student housing developments, noting that it’s important for a town with such a high student population to put an emphasis on housing geared toward them.

“It’s a better use of space over there to have this one unit. It is a good place to have more students living,” she said. “We just need other developments that are gearing toward another population set.”

This story was originally published April 26, 2024.

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A preliminary illustration of the Hub II development from developer Core Spaces is pictured. The Bloomington Plan Commission approved Hub II in an April 15 meeting.

5 places to take pictures

By Miranda Miller mm163@iu.edu

Whether it be for safe keeping in your camera roll or for posting on social media, everyone loves to take photos on their trip to Indiana University. Not every day do you get to be on one of U.S. News and World Report’s top 20 most beautiful campuses, so when you’re visiting, make the most of it. There are so many places on and off campus for a great photo-op, but here are five iconic spots to take photos with family, friends or your current or incoming student.

Sample Gates

If you scroll through any IU student’s camera roll, you will likely see many pictures taken at Sample Gates, the most iconic landmark on the IU’s campus. It is tradition for IU students to stand between the gate’s pillars and take their picture. During campus tour season, it is common to see parents drag their students to the landmark to take this iconic picture. Once they reach campus on their own though, these students will go to Sample Gates repeatedly, often just for photos. It is a classic that never goes out of style and is a must-have location for graduation pictures, especially at sunrise and sunset. No matter the time of day, though, these pictures are a guaranteed success.

Campus statues

There are statues scattered across campus, and for those who love history, they are photo-ops you do not want to miss. There are five specific statues that students, faculty and staff alike love and adore. These include statues of Herman B Wells located near the Rose Well House, Ernie Pyle located just outside of Franklin Hall, Elinor Ostrom behind Woodburn Hall, Alfred C. Kinsey outside of Lindley Hall and Hoagy Carmichael located on the side of the IU Auditorium. Each statue has a unique tradition associated with it, such as shaking the hand of Wells or leaving a flower on Carmichael’s piano. These are great des-

tinations that will help you tour campus and get to know some of IU's history. The great pictures you will get are just the cherry on top.

Memorial Stadium

Memorial Stadium is a must-see sight on IU’s campus and just so happens to have great photo potential — specifically, Memorial Stadium’s Miller Plaza near the Spirit of Indiana statue. You can never go wrong taking pictures at Memorial Stadium. Additionally, many students take photos in the student section of the stadium, but it is also common for families to come and make their way as close to the field as they can get for a photoop. Just don’t forget to enjoy

the game after you are done taking photos!

Rose Well House

A common place for photoshoots, the Rose Well House is a simple part of campus that holds great history and beauty. IU seniors will take their graduation photos at the Rose Well House because of its gorgeous limestone gazebo and romantic stainedglass skylights. This location also comes with a lot of beautiful history that makes this a great spot for couples to take photos. It is tradition for couples, at the stroke of midnight, to kiss in the center of the gazebo, which legend says guarantees they will stay together for life. No matter if you want romantic photos with your

significant other for an anniversary or just solo shots for social media, this is a great spot with a gorgeous backdrop and amazing lighting.

Dunn’s Woods

In the fall and spring, Dunn’s Woods is a gorgeous spot on campus to take photos. In the fall, the leaves turn stunning shades of orange, red and yellow. In the spring, the flowers bloom, and the greenery comes back to bring life to the woods. The pathways throughout the woods are great shortcuts to class but are even better for taking you to a perfect photoshoot spot. Dunn’s Woods is the perfect place for calm scenery and on-point family photos or shots of your student.

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The sun sets Oct. 10, 2020, beyond the Sample Gates. The Sample Gates make one of the most popular photo spots for IU students and their families.

Navigating mail and packages at IU

Navigating IU residence halls’ mail systems can be confusing. Here’s how to send mail to students living in residence halls.

By Mia Hilkowitz mhilkowi@iu.edu | @miahilkowitz

Mailing address

The sender of a letter or package to a dorm must use the following format:

[Student’s name]

[Residence hall name] [Building name, room number] [Residence hall street address] Bloomington, IN 47406

Example : John Doe

Teter Quadrangle

Boisen, Room 202

501 N. Sunrise Drive Bloomington, IN 47406

When your mail is delivered to your student’s dorm, they will need to pick it up at their residence hall’s center desk. Students will need to use their CrimsonCard to pick up any packages.

Sending mail

If students need to send a letter or package while living on campus, their best bet might be to visit the UPS store in the Indiana Memorial Union. At this store, one can purchase stamps, envelopes and more.

Most residence halls also have a place at the center desk where you can place outgoing mail. You can visit a FedEx, UPS or USPS drop box. The closest drop box to campus is located at the Student Academic Center building on 408 N. Union St.

You can also search the USPS website to find other Post Office locations in Bloomington.

Residence halls’ addresses

» Ashton Center: 1800 E. 10th St.

» Briscoe Quadrangle: 1225 N. Fee Lane

» Campus View Apartments: 800 N. Union St.

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By Pehal Ashish Kothari pehkoth@iu.edu

As a parent coming to drop off your child at college, it might be confusing to decide how to spend the couple days you’re staying in town while helping your child move in. Bloomington might not be NYC or Chicago, but there’s a lot to do in this small Midwest town as well! From visiting lakes, to shopping, to trying out a variety of different cuisines, Bloomington’s scenic views and atmosphere will make you want to spend a few more days in the town.

Lake Monroe

Located a few miles away from campus, Lake Monroe makes for the per-

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fect getaway to spend a couple hours unwinding after spending the whole day unpacking. With a great sunset viewing spot, picnic location and a mini beach, this destination should be a definite place to visit while in Bloomington. Apart from that, activities like boating, fishing and camping are options to do. However, if there isn’t enough space to fit this into your schedule Griffy Lake is another lake right off campus, that also makes for a great sunset viewing spot or a quick trail walk.

College Mall

While moving into college, there always seems to be something that’s miss-

ing. College Mall, a shopping center in Bloomington, is the perfect spot for all your shopping needs. The mall is about a 10-minute drive from campus and has a large Target, H&M, Ulta and many other stores

to find what you need. Whether you’re there to window shop or do some serious shopping, this mall has a store for everyone!

Kirkwood Avenue

Bloomington’s most

happening street, Kirkwood Avenue, is the place to be on any evening. The street has dozens of restaurants, catering to a variety of cuisines. With fairy lights that light up the entire street and students walking all around, the street is extremely energetic, making it one of the most iconic streets in Bloomington. If you’ve explored Kirkwood Avenue and still have a couple hours, Fourth Street is another street that has several restaurants to try and is the next street after Kirkwood Avenue.

Eskenazi Museum of Art

Whether you’re an art lover or not, this museum will definitely capture your eye. Situated right at the center of campus in the Fine Arts Plaza, this museum is a great place to be while visiting Bloomington for the first time. With an exceptional exhibition that showcases pieces by Claude Monet and Pablo Picasso, the museum in itself is a work of art with the entire structure consisting of no 90-degree angles except for where structurally required. The museum has a gift shop as well as a cafe inside it, making it a great place to spend a couple hours of your day.

Pehal Aashish Kothari is a freshman majoring in marketing with a minor in apparel merchandising.

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What’s up with the Vault Pub?

The pub offers bingo, trivia and jazz nights.

By Marissa Meador marnmead@iu.edu | @marissa_meador

Last September, IU debuted a brand-new offering at the Indiana Memorial Union: The Vault Pub. But what does this campus eatery offer?

The IDS has the answers.

The menu

True to its name, the Vault Pub specializes in sandwiches, appetizers and drinks. Highlights include pork tenderloin, a halfpound burger with meat from nearby Fischer Farms and vegetarian offerings like

the Beyond Burger and the Falafel Burger, which comes with vegan feta and yogurt. Non-sandwich entrees include fish and chips and baked mac and cheese.

Those over 21 can enjoy a selection of beer, wine, cocktails and spirits. Many offerings are local, such as the Hoosier Gameday Lager. The house signature drink, Ol’ Red, features bone snapper rye whiskey, bitters, grenadine and simple syrup — garnished with a maraschino cherry and fresh orange.

Beyond fountain drinks, coffee, milk and iced tea,

those under 21 can enjoy Shirley Temples.

The

logistics

If you wanted to start your week at the Pub, bad news: the restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday. However, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy it the rest of the week from 4 - 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and a midnight close Friday and Saturday.

Menu prices at the Vault are midrange. Entrees capout at $15.99 while drinks run $4.50 to $16 per serving. Kids’ meals cost $8.99.

The Pub will also validate

your parking if you park in IMU Lots 1 and 2. Make sure to show your ticket to your host or server.

The activities

Each Thursday until Feb. 29, the pub will feature jazz musicians from the Jacobs School of Music from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. and trivia from 8:30 - 10 p.m.

Sports fans can also watch the Hoosiers play while eating at the pub.

This article was originally published as part of the 2023 Source Visitor’s Guide, an IDS special publication.

PHOTO BY MICHELLE REZSONYA | IDS

The Vault Pub is photographed Feb. 12, 2024, from the Indiana Memorial Union Patio in Bloomington. The Vault opened in September 2023.

At the Eskenazi Museum, everything’s art, including the building itself

Learn more about IU’s internationally recognized art museum.

By Nadia Scharf njscharf@iu.edu | @nadiaascharf

What do the Louvre pyramid, the East Building of the National Gallery of Art and IU’s Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art have in common?

They were all designed by the same person: I. M. Pei, a 20th century Chinese-American architect. Unlike the Louvre or the National Gallery, however, the Eskenazi Museum of Art is completely free and ready-to-visit in the heart

of IU’s campus.

IU’s Fine Arts Building opened its collection of art, gathered by Herman B Wells, in 1962. As the collection grew, it became clear the campus needed a museum. Pei’s design was unveiled in 1982, and serves as a sibling to his Louvre and National Gallery designs. It’s famously rumored to have no right angles, which isn’t quite true. The building is actually made of triangles, with some right angles along floors and on windows, but the design uses

“no 90-degree angles except where necessary,” according to Indiana University.

The museum claims its galleries represent “nearly every art-making culture in the world.” Between three floors, cultural collections include “ancient” art with objects dating back to 30,000 BCE; Asian art; African, Oceanian and Indigenous art; and European and American art. There are also collections for prints, drawings, photographs and contemporary art.

If that isn’t enough, the

museum also offers rotating featured exhibitions. Past exhibits have ranged from photography, such as September 2023’s “Measuring Time: The Photographs of Jeffrey A. Wolin,” historical use of different mediums, such as August 2023’s “Landscape and Abstraction in Watercolor, 1780–1980” or even art of historical significance, such as September 2022’s “The Degenerate Art Exhibition: 85 Years Later.”

In addition to the art, the museum also has a gift shop and cafe. Located on the sec-

ond floor (up those treacherous not-right angle staircases) is the Luzetta and Del Newkirk Café and Gift Shop. The cafe features local Brown County Coffee, and the gift shop offers Eskenazi collection-inspired souvenirs. You can sip your coffee inside the sunny atrium or, if it’s warm, outside on the museum’s patio.

The Eskenazi Museum boasts over 45,000 objects in its collection and is one of the largest art holdings of any American university art museum. Still, it’s focused on

connecting with visitors. Guided tours are often offered, as well as other community events such as movie screenings and discussion, drawing and painting workshops and sketching tours. Check the calendar online for what’s coming up! There are also opportunities for field trips and other school-age activities.

This article was originally published as part of the 2023 Source Visitor’s Guide, an IDS special publication.

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