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Finding the top relaxation spots on campus

By Alex Hardgrave

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If you’re new to campus, these are the fi ve great places to hang a hammock, read, talk with friends or relax.

Near the Jordan River in Dunn Meadow

Dunn Meadow is a popular space for many IU events. When there isn’t an involvement fair, speech or concert going on there, it is peaceful.

You could hang a hammock between the trees near the river — or over it if you’re daring enough — and listen to the trickle of the water.

Jesse H. and Beulah Chanley Cox Arboretum

Th e Arboretum off ers many diff erent types of trees, a gazebo and a pond to admire and relax by.

IU Conrad Prebys Amphitheater

Trees surround the stone steps of the amphitheater. Th is location is just a short walk from Showalter Fountain, so it’s not far from the hustle and bustle of campus.

Dunn’s Woods

It’s a heavily wooded area that is close to Sample Gates. On a sunny day, you can watch the light stream through the trees.

IU Tailgating Fields

Sad that tailgating season is over? Go out to the tailgate fi elds right near Memorial Stadium to hang and reminisce on past football seasons.

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Students study in the South Lounge of the Indiana Memorial Union. The lounge is one of the oldest parts of the IMU.

Good study spots around IU

By Lauren McLaughlin

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As a college student, you will likely want to get your studying out of the way as soon as possible so you can experience everything else IU has to off er. Th at means fi nding a study environment that works best for you. Luckily, IU has many to choose from.

Let’s start with the residence hall. Some people prefer the quiet nature of their own dorm room, but if it’s too messy or you have a roommate who is on the noisy side, there are plenty of other less distracting places on campus.

Most dorms have a designated study area or computer lab. It’s convenient because it’s only minutes away from your room. Just ask your Resident Assistant where your dorm’s study area is and if it’s open due to special social distancing and COVID-19 prevention rules.

Your fl oor’s lounge is also a wonderful place to study. It’s not very quiet, but it’s an excellent way to make friends and form study groups with people on your fl oor. Th ey might even be taking the same classes as you since many freshmen have to take general education classes.

If you’re looking for other quiet areas, try the libraries on campus. One of the lesser known libraries is the William and Gayle Cook Music Library located in the Simon Music Library & Recital Center. Th ere’s plenty of space and individual desks and an IU Dining kiosk right outside the doors for when you get the urge to snack .

Th e biggest library on campus is the Herman B Wells Library. It supports all study preferences and has an IU Dining location in the basement. Some of the best areas for studying are in the West Tower., where there are fi ve fl oors. For quiet, individual studying, go to the second or third fl oor.

If you want a busier environment rather than dead silence, the fi rst, fourth and fi fth fl oors of the Wells Li

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