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NEW STUDENT GUIDE 2021
AN INDIANA DAILY STUDENT SPECIAL PUBLICATION

A LOOK INSIDE+
• Words of wisdom & advice
• Navigating the IU Health Center
• What to pack for your dorm

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FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
PROGRAMS
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    IDS
    AN INDIANA DAILY STUDENT
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Luke Christopher Norton

MANAGING EDITOR
Izzy Myszak

CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Madelyn Powers

DESIGN CHIEF
Donyá Collins

NEWS EDITOR
Phyllis Cha

VISUAL EDITOR
Ethan Levy

ARTS EDITOR
Emma Uber

SPORTS EDITOR
Evan Gerike                                Tulips bloom at sunrise April 21, 2020, in front of the Sample Gates.                                                               PHOTO BY CARL COTE | IDS

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR
                                                                            LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Greg Menkedick

CIRCULATION MANAGER                                        LUKE CHRISTOPHER                          new things.
                                                                                                                                                         A LOOK INSIDE
Matthew Brookshire                                         NORTON                                       There was nothing I wanted more than a
                                                                                                                                                         Weeks of Welcome – 4
                                                           Is a rising senior in journalism          proper guide. Sure, returning students can
IU STUDENT MEDIA DIRECTOR                                                                                                                                Campus Safety - 5
                                                                                                     help, but one person can only know so much.
Jim Rodenbush
                                              Going to college was a dream of mine                   However, I’m happy to say I was able to find
                                                                                                                                                         Fight song - 7
                                           growing up, and the dream college was al-                 one–the very publication you’re currently
                                           ways IU-Bloomington. I wore IU apparel,                   holding.                                            Things we wish we knew - 10
                                           watched IU games and occasionally visited
                                                                                                                                                         Bucket list - 12
                                           Bloomington to see my older brothers, who                    Here at the IDS, we produce the Orienter
            CONTACT US                     were students.                                            New Student Guide on a yearly basis to help         Important people to know - 14
            idsnews.com                                                                              new students such as yourself transition to
                                                                                                                                                         Campus through the seasons – 18
                                              Naturally, you can imagine the disap-                  their new home. You’ll find words of advice,
      Newsroom 812-855-0760                pointment that followed my rejection email                great places to grab a bite, lessons on IU’s his-   How IU started – 20
     Business office 812-855-0763          from IU. It didn’t come as a surprise, my aca-            tory, campus guides and much more within
          Fax 812-855-8009                                                                                                                               Churches in Bloomington – 21
                                           demic performance didn’t turn the corner                  these pages.
                                           until later on into my time in high school.                                                                   Relaxation spots on campus – 31
                                                                                                        There’s even more information from us
                                                                                                                                                         Bicentennial bell tower – 38
                                              That did not stop me though. I attended                available at idsnews.com, our social media
                                           IU-Southeast for my freshman year before                  pages and in our physical papers found on           Words of wisdom – 42
                                           transferring to Bloomington. I packed my                  newsstands around campus.
                                                                                                                                                         Terms to know – 45
                                           things and moved here in August 2019.
                                                                                                        Your freshman year is special, and you’ll        Little 5 through the years – 50
                                              Sure, I’d been here before, but I wasn’t               only have the one. Here’s to the opportunity
                                           nearly as familiar with Bloomington and IU’s              to make it one of the best. Welcome to IU!
                                           campus as I am now. I wanted to know more,
                                           see more and do more in my new home.

                                              The first few weeks at IU are among the
              COVER BY IZZY MYSZAK | IDS   most important to a college experience.
                                           You’ll meet new people, see new sights, taste            LUKE NORTON, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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    Charge your
    phone, trust
    your gut and
    travel in pairs
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BY OLIVIA OLIVER                               Share your location with trusted
                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                     
ooliver@iu.edu                                 friends and family.
                                                                                                                                    
   It can be tempting to put fun first and        It’s beneficial to have someone near-
safety second, but students can easily
protect themselves and others both on
                                               by, especially on campus, who can access
                                               your location via an app like Life360 or a
                                                                                                                                  
and off-campus using just a few rules and      built-in locator on a phone, Pedigo said.                
tips.                                          Sometimes, people get separated from
                                               their group and those apps become cru-                        
Always charge your phone.                      cial to locate them quickly.                         
   IUPD Deputy Chief Shannon Bunger            Walking alone? Take one of your head-               
said this is one of the most important         phones out.
pieces of advice he can give. Charging
your phone gives students access to any-          It’s important to be aware of your sur-
                                                                                                 
one they might need to call.                   roundings, and removing even just one             
                                               of your headphones can give you a much
Travel in groups of at least two or three      better idea of what’s going, especially at
                                                                                                    
people.                                        night, Bunger said.
                                                                                                    
   Students, especially at night, should       Trust your gut
walk with at least a few friends, Bunger
                                                                                                  
said. He said it may seem okay to walk           “If it doesn’t feel right, it’s probably        
back alone, but it’s better to be overly       not right,” Bunger said.
cautious.
                                                  He said it’s better to be safe and over-
Drinking? Make sure there’s a sober            cautious than to risk your safety.
friend nearby.
                                                  Don’t be afraid to call, even if you
   Bunger said while IUPD is strongly          think it’s nothing
against underage drinking, it’s always
good no matter the circumstances to                If a student feels unsafe, Bunger said,
have someone sober present. This person        it’s always better to call someone like the
can help diffuse situations, keep track of     campus police, even if they think they
those in the group and call emergency          may be overreacting.
services if something goes wrong.
                                                  “I just can’t stress enough to just give
    Captain Ryan Pedigo of the Blooming-       us a call and let us determine if there is
ton Police Department said that if some-       a serious problem,” Bunger said. “We are
one is hurt, or if someone isn’t acting        trained to handle those problems.”                                             
right, students should call even if they are
illegally intoxicated.                         If you see something wrong, say some-
                                               thing.
   Students who call emergency services
on behalf of someone’s safety are protect-        This kind of thinking and stepping in
ed by the Lifeline Law. This law ensures       to help is what can make campus safer,
that a person is protected from certain        said Sally Thomas, Associate Director for
alcohol-related offenses if they are call-     Sexual Violence Prevention and Victim
ing due to a medical emergency, a victim       Advocacy.
of sexual assault or if they are witnessing
a crime.                                          Thomas said if students can help cre-
                                               ate a culture of empathy instead of apa-
   The person must cooperate with au-          thy, everyone can be safer because of-
thorities, stay at the scene until dismissed   fenders will be deterred by the fear of a
by emergency responders and give their         bystander stepping in.                                !
name and any other important informa-                                                                % 
tion to be protected.                             “A quote that I like to live by and a                 $
                                               quote that I hope to see permeate across                        
                                               campus is that ‘no one has to do every-              Ɛ   $  
                                               thing, but everyone has to do something,’”        #   ! !    !
                                               Thomas said.                                       "%    %
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                                                                                                                                                                                                 PHOTO BY EMILIE LIU
The IU Student Health Center is pictured May 3. IU students can visit the health center for both basic and specialized health needs.

                    ‘We are here, we are available’:
                  IU Student Health Center offers various services for all IU students
                  BY EMILIE LIU                             The center has two open doors for non-               service, which takes care of lab tests, vacci-      students were going through stressful times,
                   yli12@iu.edu                         sick patients, labeled “door 2” and “door 3,”            nations and medications, the wellness ser-          they were very helpful to anything you want
                                                        and a seperate locked “door 1” to access the             vice, which provides nutrition consultation         to talk about.”
    The IU Student Health Center specializes            sick patients area. Students are screened                and counselling and psychological service,              The Student Health Center is not affili-
in college healthcare. It has numerous ser-             when making appointments to determine                    which provides mental health support.               ated with IU Health.
vices from basic sick care to specialties like          which door they should come in.                              Students can schedule appointments                  “We can do minor procedures,” French
physical therapy. It is a convenient and af-                Susanne French, director of nursing at               online or by phone.                                 said. “But if you ever had anything that’s
fordable resource for students to get health-           the Student Health Center, said she is not                   Senior Natalie Mayer said she’s been go-        concerning life threatening injury or some-
care on campus.                                         sure if the screening process will change for            ing to the center since freshman year.              thing that was too urgent to wait for us to be
    The center is located at 600 N. Jordan              the fall semester, but mask requirements                     “I feel like it’s very well set up for stu-     opened, then you want to go to the hospi-
Ave. It is open from 8 a.m. to noon and 1               are likely to stay.                                      dents,” she said. “They are very good at            tal.”
p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.                    “We will continue to try to keep sick and            working around with your schedule, and                  Students can either pay at checkout or
Free parking is available behind the build-             healthy people seperate,” she said. “But to              meeting with you quickly.”                          send the bill to their bursar account.
ing off Jordan Avenue.                                  what degree we need to do that at the door                   Wen Qi is a research faculty member                 French said some freshmen might not
    Because of the pandemic, students are               versus doing it as part of our regular pro-              who also studied at IU as a Ph.D. student.          be as aware of the services. She said the de-
screened by medical staff members before                cess. Because if more and more people get                She said she enjoyed the CAPS service as a          partment is trying to raise more awareness
entering. The staff takes temperatures, of-             the vaccine and people are protected, we                 student, but she wished she’d known it ear-         for their services on campus.
fers hand sanitizer and asks patients to                might be able to do it on a smaller scale.”              lier.                                                   “What I want students to know is that,
change into a surgical mask while they are                  There are three main parts to the cen-                   “I didn’t know [about] CAPS until two or        yeah, we are here, we are available, and we
in the building.                                        ter’s services: the medical and associated               three years after I got here.” Qi said. “A lot of   really want to take care of them,” she said.
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          Want to learn the IU fight song?
                        Indiana, our Indiana
                     Indiana, we're all for you
                          We will fight for
                      the cream and crimson,
                       For the glory of old IU
                 Never daunted, we cannot falter
                 In the battle, we're tried and true
                        Indiana, our Indiana
                     Indiana, we're all for you!
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                                                                                                           Traditions return:
                                                                                                           Welcome Week to be
                                                                                                           held in person
                                                                                                           BY IZZY MYSZAK
                                                                                                           imyszak@iu.edu | @MyszakIzzy

                                                                                                               Incoming freshmen will be able to partici-
                                                                                                           pate in in-person activities during Welcome
                                                                                                           Week. These activities will reflect what the
                                                                                                           2019 Welcome Week looked like.
                                                                                                               Activities coming back in-person for
                                                                                                           2021 include the Induction Ceremony, Cul-
                                                                                                           tureFest, Traditions and Spirit, Late Nite,
                                                                                                           academic open houses and career fairs. CO-
                                                                                                           VID-19 regulations for the events are yet to
                                                                                                           be finalized and will be dependent on local,
                                                                                                           state and federal guidelines at the time of the
                                                                                                           events.                                                                                   IDS FILE PHOTO
                                                                                                                                                              The African American Choral Ensemble performs
                                                                                                               Participants will be able to stay up to date   during the 2018 CultureFest in the Fine Arts Plaza.
                                                                                                           on the activities through the IU Mobile App.
                                                                                                           There is not a schedule for Welcome Week           event is to encourage students to become
                                                                             PHOTO BY ANNA TIPLICK | IDS   online as of now.                                  more familiar with Bloomington and the
IU students Shreya Sundaresan and Sydney Kaniuk pose for a photo in the photo booth tent Aug. 22, 2019,        Incoming sophomores are encouraged to          Bloomington community.
at CultureFest. Students sought shelter in tents at the festival due to rain.
                                                                                                           come join Welcome Week as well, since Wel-             “The biggest things about this is exploring
                                                                                                           come Week 2020 was primarily canceled or           your new home and getting outside the cam-
                                                                                                           online.                                            pus proper and becoming a Bloomington
                                                                                                               Kelin Silber, an assistant director in the     citizen,” said Payne.
                     Get news headlines                                                                    Office of First Year Experience, said the office       Students will also be able to participate
                                                                                                           is encouraging both incoming freshmen and          in the Hoosier Experience, program that will
                     sent to your inbox.                                                                   sophomores to attend.                              follow then throughout their first year at IU.
                                                                                                               “We encourage they attend, we encour-              This program will have three tiers, each
                                                                                                           age they grab friends and have the experience      with an incentive for students to move on to
                                                                                                           they were not able to have last year,” Silber      the next. Incentives are not finalized yet, but
                                                                                                           said.                                              they will be some sort of IU spirit wear that
                                                                                                               The goal for Welcome Week is to connect        will only be available through the Hoosier Ex-
                                                                                                           students with IU and to one another as well        perience program.
                                                                                                           as connecting incoming freshmen with re-               The BeInvolved website will be used to
                                                                                                           sources said Sarah Nagy, Senior Associate Di-      track progress in the program.
                                                                                                           rector for the Office of First Year Experiences.       The tiers will start with students choos-
                                                                                                               On the Saturday and Sunday before class-       ing one activity from each of the following
                                                                                                           es start students are invited to participate in    categories: academic and career, arts and
                                                                                                           Beyond the Gates, a program that will allow        humanities, equity and inclusion, health and
                                                                                                           students to connect more with the Blooming-        wellness, leadership and engagement, and
                                                                                                           ton community.                                     tradition and community.
                                                                                                               Numerous restaurants and businesses                “Tier one is about introduction, tier two is
                                                                                                           will be offering deals and discounts to            let’s get you involved and tier three is about

                         SUBSCRIBE!                                                                        participants. Businesses participating in
                                                                                                           Beyond the Gates will have signage said
                                                                                                           Melanie Payne, director of the Office of
                                                                                                                                                              making meaning and reflection,” Nagy said.
                                                                                                                                                                  The purpose of the Hoosier Experience
                                                                                                                                                              program is to help introduce new resources
                                                                                                           First Year Experience.                             and organizations to incoming first year stu-
                                                                                                               “It’s more than just, hey here’s Blooming-     dents.
                                                                                                           ton, go explore it, it’s really about connecting       “These are great paths and places to learn
                            Subscribe for free at                                                          with your new home. You are now a citizen of       about campus, to start that journey, to start
                                                                                                           Bloomington even if you did not live here be-      making Indiana University feel like your
                          idsnews.com/subscribe                                                            fore,” Payne said.                                 home. It helps focus that exploration so it is
                                                                                                               Payne said one of the main goals of the        not so overwhelming,” Nagy said.
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IU students sing along while waiting for Traditions and Spirit of IU to start Aug. 23, 2019, at Memorial Stadium. Students learned the IU fight song at the event.                           PHOTO BY ANNA TIPLICK | IDS

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What we
wish we
knew
Those who work for the
IDS are students in
addition to being
journalists. Here are a few
things we wish we would
have known before                                LUKE NORTON                                      IZZY MYSZAK                              MADELYN POWERS
coming to IU.                                            Editor-In-Chief
                                            “So, campus is really played up to be big.
                                                                                                       Managing Editor
                                                                                            “I wish someone would have told me
                                                                                                                                                   Creative Director
                                                                                                                                         “I wish someone would have prepared
                                        It is, but it gets smaller the more time you     it was going to get better. When I came      me for all the politics and red tape of
 Want to join our staff?                spend here. Honestly, I wish I had spoken        to college I thought I was going to make     academia. It’s so important to learn how
                                        with more upperclassmen early on to ask          zero new friends. I thought I was just go-   to vouch for yourself, because in a sea of
      We are hiring reporters,          which classes in our program I should take       ing to sit in my dorm room all the time      your peers, it’s easy for other people to
  photographers, copy editors and       and when I should take them!”                    and be miserable. Put yourself out there,    make assumptions about you. Do not be
              more!                                                                      go to events, join a club or organization.   afraid to build relationships with profes-
                                                                                         I promise you will not regret the friend-    sors and staff!”
You can apply at idsnews.com/jobs.
                                                                                         ships you will make.”

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          ARA COWPER                                       PHYLLIS CHA                                DONYA COLLINS                                     ETHAN LEVY
              Social Media Editor                                News Editor                                   Design Editor                                 Visuals Editor
    Before coming to IU, I wish I would’ve          “I wish I would’ve known that I didn’t        “Being uncomfortable means you’re              “Things are not going to go right ev-
known the importance of taking care of           have to know exactly what I wanted to         growing and get out there! Meet people,        ery day, week, or month. Despite this, it
yourself and making mental health a prior-       do Freshman, or even Sophomore year. I        take risks, try new jobs failure is the best   can still be an worthwhile endeavor. Try
ity. It’s been a tough and stressful time for    spent a lot of time taking different class-   path to success. Change is scary but it’s      something new that most people may
everyone, and those are things I lacked in.      es in different schools and have jumped       necessary and the only one standing in         not have thought of. IU is the perfect
Between being a freshman, an athlete in a        around a few majors but doing so always       your path is you!”                             place to try something new.”
new sport, a virtual student, etc. it wasn’t     made me feel behind. Take a lot of class-
the easiest time. I’m thankful for the experi-   es and make room to take fun classes
ences I’ve had and how I’ve grown, but I def-    you enjoy or are interested in!”
initely wish I would’ve known better ways to
deal with the mental side of things.
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               IU campus bucket list
     20 things to do on campus to make the most of your time in Bloomington

             Watch “Breaking Away”              Create a rec sports team

             Attend Hoosier Hysteria            Go squirrel-watching on campus

             Enjoy dinner by the IMU firepit     Read the Indiana Daily Student

             Hammock in Dunn’s Woods            Have lunch by the Jordan River

             Visit the Kirkwood Observatory     Get a photo by the Sample Gates

             Attend the Little 500 races        Tailgate a football game

             Take a dip in the Jordan River     Catch a movie at the IU Cinema

             Go to the Jordan Hall greenhouse   Visit the culture centers

             See a show in the IU Auditorium    Eat dinner on Kirkwood Avenue

             Watch a game in Assembly Hall      Watch the sunrise at Lake Griffy

             Visit the Art Museum               Go bowling in the IMU

             Shake Herman B Wells’ hand         Visit the Rosewell House

             Check out the Lilly Library        Grab a cookie at Sugar & Spice

             Watch the Hoosiers play football   Dip your toes in the Showalter
             at Memorial Stadium                Fountain
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         Names             to     know
         Learn more about some of IU’s key figures
                         Learning the people of IU can be pretty         your own.
                       hard when there are hundreds of offices             Here’s just a brief introduction to a few of
                       and organizations to keep track of. By the        the names you’ll run into more than once
                       end of your four years, many will change          during your time here. Written by Suzanne
                       and it’ll be difficult to keep track of them on   Grossman. Updated by Izzy Myszak.

                                                                                                                  Dave O’Guinn, vice provost for student
             Pamela S. Whitten, president                                                                         affairs and dean of students
                Whitten’s job as president is to oversee all
                                                                                                                     O’Guinn was selected as the new vice
             of IU’s eight campuses.
                                                                                                                  provost for student affairs and dean of
                Whitten previously served as the
                                                                                                                  students May 15, 2018, following Lori Reesor’s
             president of Kennesaw State University since
                                                                                                                  appointment as vice chancellor for student
             2018. She received her bachelor’s degree
                                                                                                                  affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
             in management from Tulane University,
                                                                                                                     He was the chief litigation counsel at IU’s
             her master’s in communications from the
                                                                                                                  Office of the Vice President and General
             University of Kentucky and her doctoral
                                                                                                                  Counsel.
             degree from the University of Kansas in
                                                                                                                     The dean of students office is located in
             communications studies.
                                                                                                                  the Indiana Memorial Union M088. His email
                She is IU’s 19th president, elected April 16,
                                                                                                                  address is vpsa@indiana.edu and his phone
             2021. To contact the Office of the President,
                                                                                                                  number is 812-855-8188.
             call 812-855-4613 or email iupres@indiana.
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                    Chris Viers, associate vice president                                            Bruce Smail, interim director of the
                    for International Services                                                       LGBTQ+ Culture Center
                       Viers heads up the Office of International                                        Smail was appointed to the interim
                    Services, which focuses on all matters of                                        director position in 2020. Before coming to
                    international study including visa assistance,                                   IU, Smail served in organizations focused on
                    immigration help, international student                                          equity, diversity and inclusion including as
                    advising and many other matters.                                                 deputy director of the Black AIDS Institute in
                       Viers previously worked in the international                                  Los Angeles.
                    studies departments at Wayne State and Ohio                                          The IU center supports and advocates for
                    State.                                                                           LGBTQ+ students and issues at IU. The center
                        The office is located at 400 E. Seventh St.                                  is located at 705 E. Seventh St. Smail can be
                    in Poplars 221. The office can be contacted at                                   contacted at 812-855-4252 or by emailing
                    812-855-9086 or emailed at cviers@iu.edu.                                        bsmail@iu.edu.

                    Denise Hayes, director of Counseling                                             James Wimbush, vice president for
                    and Psychological Services                                                       diversity, equity and multicultural
                        Hayes graduated from IU in 1991. She                                         affairs
                    is licensed as a Health Service Provider in                                         Wimbush began teaching as a professor
                    Psychology and has a Ph.D in counseling                                          in the Kelley School of Business in 1991 and
                    psychology.                                                                      was the dean of the graduate school for
                        As director, Hayes has a wide range of                                       seven years. Wimbush was appointed as the
                    responsibilities that range from clinical work                                   successor to Ed Marshall in 2009.
                    to consulting activities. She has published                                         As the vice president for DEMA, Wimbush
                    and presented on topics such as clinical                                         works to foster an inclusive environment that
                    approaches for students of color and the                                         promotes and nurtures diversity across all of
                    perceived support of single student mothers.                                     IU’s campuses.
                        CAPS is located on the fourth floor of the IU                                   Wimbush can be contacted at 812-855-
                    Health Center and can be reached at 812-855-                                     2739 or emailed at jwimbush@indiana.edu.
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IU student writes advice book for students of color
BY TIERA HOWLEIT                                 sors and white peers and make them ques-                “This idea, especially true for Black wom-        “I definitely feel access to mental health
thowleit@iu.edu | @officialtieranicole           tion themselves,” Zounlome said. “They feel         en in academia, of being made to feel as if       resources could be better,” Harris said. “Cur-
                                                 as though they are not credible or smart            they had to choose between their Blackness        rently, there are not enough. I believe a lot
    Navigating through academia as a stu-        enough to be in academia.”                          and being women, is a common challenge            of minority students go through a lot, espe-
dent of color can be a challenging experi-           Freshman Desirée Taylor said she often          among the group,” he said.                        cially freshmen, and access could be much
ence which can include self-doubt and a          feels intimidated in her classes.                       [Related: IU researcher finds many wom-       better.”
lack of access to mental health resources            “I feel if I ask a question or I don’t under-   en feel uncomfortable speaking in class]              While there is often stigma surrounding
like counseling or therapy, IU graduate stu-     stand something, I will be ridiculed by oth-            The book includes sets of activities and      therapy, Zounlome said therapy is simply
dent Nelson Zounlome said.                       ers,” Taylor said. “In one of my classes, I am      coloring pages for self-care and tools for        having a conversation with someone about
    Zounlome wrote about the challenges          the only Black person in my class, and I just       strengthening mental health.                      challenges in their life.
students of color face in a book titled, “Let-   feel intimidated because my peers might be              “Each chapter, at the end of it, has an ac-       This book is more than just a compila-
ters to My Sisters and Brothers: Practical       ahead of me or know more than me.”                  tivity that allows students to engage with the    tion of stories and experiences, he said. It
Advice to Successfully Navigate Academia             When navigating academia as a student           book and chapter topic more,” Zounlome            is a guided resource to self-care and mental
as a Student of Color” which was published       of color, Zounlome said it is important to          said. “There is a self-love activity that has     wellbeing.
in the fall.                                     find a group of people who look like you            students go through and complete different            Zounlome said he wishes he had a simi-
    Zounlome, who is a counseling psychol-       and value you. For Black women in particu-          affirmations and questions about what they        lar resource growing up and that he believes
ogy doctoral candidate, said he began writ-      lar, Zounlome said he found it is difficult to      love most about their identity, culture and       the book will serve as a much needed re-
ing his book about two years ago to create       bridge the gaps of intersectionality.               accomplishments.”                                 source for other students of color, helping
a resource for Black, Indiginous and other           Freshman Trisheena Harris said coming               He also said students of color should lis-    address mental health issues and to realize
students of color.                               to IU was a major culture shock for her.            ten to their minds and bodies.                    their value in academia.
    Zounlome said many students he talked            “I am used to having a diverse communi-             “It is really about thinking about yourself       “There was never a resource I saw and
to when conducting his research said they        ty around me, and coming here I have faced          more holistically. You are more than a stu-       said ‘this is a book for me,’ and that is what
felt as if they were not good enough to thrive   a few challenges with making connections            dent,” Zounlome said. “Make sure all of our       I wanted to create,” Zounlome said. “I want
in academia.                                     with classmates since this is a predominant-        buckets are filled, and do not just focus on      students who pick up this book to see them-
    “A lot of issues students of color face      ly white school,” Harris said.                      the academia bucket.”                             selves reflected in it and realize they can
surround being made to feel they are not             Harris also said there have been several            Students should seek out therapy if           overcome anything that stands in their way
qualified in interactions with white profes-     occasions where she faced racism at IU.             needed, Zounlome said.                            within academia.”

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   Campus
through the
    seasons
         IU is known for its
  lush scenery. It’s ranked
 among the most beautiful
      college campuses in
       the country. Here’s
           a sneak peek at
     the seasons to come.

                                                                                                                                                                                                       ETHAN LEVY / IDS
                                                   WINTER Freshmen Madeline Herman and Emma Gagnon chat at Herman B Wells in February 2021. Average high temperatures during the winter months are in
                                                   the upper 30s and lows are in the 20s, but they go lower — and can feel much lower with a wind chill. It’s important to wear hats, gloves and layers of clothes for
                                                   long walks through campus.

                                                                                                                       ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO
                                                                  SPRING Tulips bloom around the Sample Gates at the entrance of                                                              ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO
                                              IDS FILE PHOTO      campus. They are a colorful sight every spring. At the beginning of May,       SUMMER There are an estimated 12,000 trees on the IU campus
FALL Senior Wanda Krieger and her friend Rachel Baszynski         new graduates are often seen getting their photos taken around the             that create a beautiful and changing backdrop for students out for
walk down Seventh Street in October 2014. Temperatures can        red and white flowers. Landscape Services maintains displays of flowers        a walk during the warm weather months. Summer in Bloomington
vary substantially during the autumn months from highs in the     throughout the campus. During March, April and May, high temperatures          can be hot and humid with average highs in the 80s. Average lows
60s-70s and lows in the 40s-50s.                                  can range from the 50s to the 70s.                                             are in the 60s.
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                                                                                                             The Department of International Studies
                                                                                                             offers a B.A./M.A. combined degree.
                                                                                                             » Only one year of graduate school tuition
                                                                                                             » No need to take the GRE
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                                                                                                                     GLOBAL CHALLENGES,
                                                                                            IDS FILE PHOTO
Students line up to grab food during the annual Dia de los Muertos celebration in the La Casa Latino
Cultural Center.

Culture centers promote learning,
provide second home for students
By Claudia Gonzalez-Diaz                               awareness of Asian American and Pacific Is-
clabgonz@iu.edu | @clabgonz
                                                       lander culture and history. It has a comfort-
    The six culture centers and institutions at        able lounge, a reading and piano room, kitch-
IU are inclusive, educational spaces for IU            en, counseling office, conference room and
students to participate in and learn about             tutoring room for students to use. Its cultural
Black, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Na-           programs include Lunar New Year and the
tive, Latinx and LGBTQ cultures.                       Asian American Film Series. The ACC, which
    Each of these culture groups have a place          is close to Collins Living-Learning Center on
on the IU campus, a predominantly white                10th Street, celebrated its 20th anniversary in
institution. These centers provide a home              2018 and also celebrates Asian American &
base for students to relax, study, attend pro-         Pacific Islander Heritage Month in April.
gramming, serve as leaders and connect with

                                                                                                                                       AND YOU.
other people who identify similarly to them.           First Nations Educational and Cultural
                                                       Center
Students of all races, ethnicities and cultures
are welcome in each of the culture centers to              The First Nations Educational and Cul-
promote learning and community.                        tural Center is a gathering space where Na-
                                                       tive American students can connect with and
African American Arts Institute
                                                       support each other. Its programming helps
   The African American Arts Institute uses            preserve and promote Native American cul-             CONTACT AN                     » Global Health and Environment
performance to preserve Black culture. It              ture and includes a lunchtime speaker se-             ACADEMIC ADVISOR:                         » Global Development
has three performing ensembles: The Afri-              ries, Native film screenings, artist workshops
can American Choral Ensemble, the African              and the IU annual Traditional Powwow. The             Olga Bueva                » Human Rights and International Law
American Dance Company and the IU Soul                 FNECC developed a land acknowledgement                obueva@iu.edu                             » Culture and Politics
Revue, which performs R&B, soul, funk, and             statement, recognizing that IU is built upon          (812) 855-5298
contemporary Black popular music. Each                 land that belonged to the Miami, Delaware,                                                       » Peace and Conflict
ensemble was formed in the 1970s, and the              Potawatomi and Shawnee people. This cul-              Emily Williams               » Diplomacy, Security, Governance
institute marked its 45th anniversary in 2019.         ture center, located two blocks away from             elwill@indiana.edu
The AAAI is located inside the Neal-Marshall           Dunn Meadow on Eighth Street, opened in               (812) 856-1959
Black Culture Center.                                  2007.
                                                                                                             Sarah Lucas
   The AAAI has put on the Potpourri of the
                                                       LGBTQ+ Culture Center                                 saraluca@iu.edu
Arts, an annual celebration featuring dance                                                                  (812) 855-9683
and music from each ensemble, since 1993.                 The LGBTQ+ Culture Center is a safe, in-
Musician Bootsy Collins hosted the event to            clusive space for students of all races, gen-         For more information please visit:
celebrate the AAAI’s 45th anniversary in 2019.         ders and sexual orientations. The center has          intlstudies.indiana.edu/graduate/bama
                                                       a private counseling office dedicated to the
Asian Culture Center
   The Asian Culture Center promotes                                SEE CULTURE CENTERS, PAGE 35
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IU has been around for 2 centuries. Here’s how it started.
          BY SHELBY ANDERSON                    to Dunn’s Woods, 1820-1885” by Donald
    anderssk@iu.edu | @ShelbyA04288075          F. Carmony.
                                                    IU’s first class began attending in 1825
   When classes first began at IU in 1825,      and included 10 male students, accord-
there were only 10 students, all of them        ing to the document. Originally students
men. They could choose to study either          could only study Greek and Latin until
Greek or Latin. Today, IU students can          Rev. Andrew Wylie became president in
choose from up to 1,000 majors and can          1829 and emphasized the importance of
even create their own.                          studying professions such as law, medi-
   The institution was founded in 1820 as       cine, theology and pedagogy, Capshew
the State Seminary. The state government        said.
assigned 6 square miles to be used for a            Today students have hundreds of dif-
higher education facility.                      ferent majors to choose from. It was not
   “The seminary really was not a col-          until 1828 that the Seminary became In-
lege,” university historian James Capshew       diana College. This change required the
said. “It wasn’t a university, it was like an   school to hire its third staff member, se-
in between the high school and the col-         lecting Andrew Wylie to be the first presi-                                     PHOTOS COURTESY OF IU ARCHIVES
lege.”                                          dent.                                                                        Top Three of the five buildings
                                                                                                                             on IU’s first campus were photo
   The delegates who wrote the state                In 1838 the name was changed to Indi-                                    printed around 1850. The Seminary
Constitution of 1816 wanted to create an        ana University. David Starr Jordan became                                    Building was the campus’ first
                                                                                                                             classroom building, and it was built
opportunity for higher education for the        the university’s president in 1885 and be-                                   in 1825.
people of Indiana.                              gan emphasizing research, Capshew said.                                      Far left Rev. Andrew Wylie became
                                                                                                                             the first president of what was then
   “They mandated the General Assem-                Today IU is ranked as one of the top                                     called the Indiana College. Wylie
bly to establish a system of public educa-      50 research universities in the country by                                   graduated from Jefferson College.
tion that embraced both secondary and           BestCollegeReviews.org.                                                      Left In 1820, the Indiana state
                                                                                                                             legislature adopted an act
university education and would be equal-            In fall 2019, IU had 33,425 freshmen,                                    establishing a state seminary.
ly open and free to all,” according to “In-     according to a records service supervisor                                    This seminary grew into Indiana
                                                                                                                             University, and was named that in
diana University: From Seminary Square          from the current IU Registrar.                                               1838.

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                                                           Chinese (Mandarin), you will:

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Finding your faith at IU
    Here is a sample of religious organizations   Episcopal-Anglican
in Bloomington. You can also visit the IDS re-    indiana.edu/~canterby
ligious services directory for a more extensive      Episcopal (Anglican) Campus Ministry
selection at guides.idsnews.com/religious.           719 E. Seventh St.

Baha’i | bloomingtonbahai.org                     Islamic | icob.org
  Baha’i Association of Indiana University           The Islamic Center of Bloomington
and Baha’i Faith Community Center                    1925 E. Atwater Ave.
  424 S. College Mall Road
                                                  Jewish | iuhillel.org
Baptist | fxchurch.com                               Hillel Foundation — Helene G. Simon
   Foot of the Cross                              Hillel Center
   930 W. Seventh St.                                730 E. Third St.

Buddhist (Tibetan) | tibetancc.com                Korean Methodist Church (KMC)
  Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural             yesarangchurch.org
Center and Kumbum Chamtse Ling Temple                Church of Jesus Love (Korean)
  3655 Snoddy Road                                   219 E. Fourth St.
                                                                                                 Looking for a major that can lead to
Catholic | hoosiercatholic.org                    Lutheran | lmciu.net
                                                                                                  a fulfilling career helping others?
  Newman Center: Saint Paul Catholic                 Lutheran Campus Ministry at IU
Church                                               314 S. Rose Ave.                       Explore Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences.
  1413 E. 17th St.
                                                  Unitarian Universalist
Church of Jesus Christ of Later-Day Saints        uubloomington.org
lds.org                                             Unitarian Universalist Church and
                                                                                            IU’s graduate programs in Speech, Language & Hearing
   Bloomington Institute of Religion              Campus Ministry                           Sciences are ranked #10 and #14 in the US — most of
   333 S. Highland Ave.                             2120 N. Fee Lane                        these same outstanding graduate faculty teach our
                                                                                            undergraduates.

                                                                                            Our major is interdisciplinary with considerable coursework in
                                  BY                                                        psychology, development, anatomy & physiology, linguistics,
                                  THE                                                       and acoustics.

                                                                                            DID YOU KNOW? The US Department of Labor (2019) reports that…
                                                                                            • The median annual salary for speech therapists is $79,120 and
                                                                                              job growth is projected at 27% from 2019-2029 (“faster than
                                                                                              average”).

                                                                                            • The median annual salary for audiologists is $77,600 and job
                                                                                              growth is projected at 16% from 2019-2029 (“much faster
                                                                                              than average”).

                                                               &                            • Clearly, an SLHS major offers the opportunity to “do well” for
                                                                                              the foreseeable future.

                                                                                            Speech-language pathologists and audiologists diagnose and
                                                                                            treat communication disorders in people ranging from newborns
                                                                                            to older adults — our majors have the chance to enjoy a life-long
                                                                                            fulfilling career in which they also “do good” by helping their
                                                                                            fellow human beings.

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                                 Student life through the years
 You’ll study a lot, but there’s much more to being a Hoosier. Here are some experiences of those who came before you.

  2018 Homecoming
      court members
 Andres Ayala, Maggie
       Hopkins, Olivia
  Malone and Angela
     Perez look at the
    crowd during the
 annual Homecoming
               parade.                                                                                                                                                                                    ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO
                                                                                                                                                1950 Students move on to campus. The beginning and end of the school
    ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO                                                                                                                          year is always a busy time of packing and unpacking.

                                IU ARCHIVES
1949 Freshman Betty Wray Adams poses                                                                                                                                                                      ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO
with a phone. Before cell phones, students                                                                                     ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO     2011 The president of the Chabad House Jewish Student Center,
took turns on shared landline phones.         1973 Students frolic in the rain in the Jordan River that runs through IU’s campus.                     Alex Groysman, lights the menorah.

    1980 Sophomores
Shawn Parks and Mike
    Duke pose in their
   Briscoe dorm room.
 The roommates built
  “skybeds” to sleep in
    to free up space in
            their room.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   IU ARCHIVES
    ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO                                                                                                      1939 Before online registration, students stood in long lines to sign up for classes in person.
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                                                                                                                START OUT ON TOP.

                                                                                                                                               START RAISING THE BAR.

                                                                                                                                                                START COMMANDING ATTENTION.

                                        IU ARCHIVES                                     ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO
1943 During World War II, students are pictured        1996 Junior Sharla Sponhauer and sophomore                    START HIGHER.
in eight different military uniforms. The image        Melissa Shikany exchange a tearful embrace
was the cover of the March 1943 Indiana Alumni         during the Dance Marathon. The annual event
Magazine.                                              raises money for Riley Hospital for Children.

                                                                                                                                                     START ONE STEP AHEAD.

                                                                                                                START MOVING UP.

                                                                                                                               START LEADING FROM DAY ONE.

                                                                                                              START STRONG.
                                                                                                                                                                                               SM

                                                                                        ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO
1969 Casual and formal dances have been a popular social activity for students throughout the years.
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                                                                                             IDS FILE PHOTO
2013 Students cover each other in colored powder during the annual Holi Festival, also known as the
“Festival of Colors.” The event, hosted by the Asian Culture Center, is a Hindu celebration commemorating                    ©2021. Paid for by the United States Army. All rights reserved.
                                                                                                                             ©20
the triumph of good over evil and the coming of spring.
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                 Distinguished alumni of IU
   Today, IU boasts more than 600,000 living     is the New Black.”
alumni. Some names and faces of IU alums
are more familiar than others. Here are a few,   Hoagy Carmichael
past and present, you might recognize.              A famous jazz pianist and composer,
                                                 Carmichael attended IU’s Maurer School of
                                                 Law and earned his degree in 1926.
Evan Bayh                                           Carmichael worked with the likes of
   Evan is the son of former United States       Louis Armstrong. His most notable works
Senator Birch Bayh, and he followed in his       are “Stardust” and “Georgia On My Mind.”
father’s political footsteps.                    A statue of the musician can be found near
   After serving as governor of Indiana from     the entrance to the IU Cinema.
1989 to 1997, the 1978 Kelley School of Busi-
ness graduate was a U.S. senator from 1999 to    Ryan Murphy
2011.                                               Murphy has worked on TV shows such
                                                 as “Nip/Tuck,” “Glee” and “American Hor-
Laverne Cox                                      ror Story.” While at IU, the Emmy winner
    While actress and transgender rights ac-     wrote for the Indiana Daily Student and was
tivist Laverne Cox did not graduate from IU,     part of the Singing Hoosiers.
she did attend for two years before transfer-                                                                                                                                     TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
                                                                                                Laverne Cox arrives for the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Aug. 25, 2014, in Los Angeles.
ring to Marymount Manhattan College in           Joshua Bell
New York City. She became the first openly          A Bloomington native, Bell is a Grammy                                                           passed by Michael Phelps, who won eight in
transgender person to be nominated for a         award-winning violinist. In 2007, the Jacobs   Mark Spitz                                           2008. While at IU, Spitz trained with legend-
Primetime Emmy Award in an acting catego-        School of Music alumnus joined the faculty       This Olympic gold medalist swimmer, who            ary Coach James “Doc” Counsilman and won
ry for her work on the Netflix series “Orange    as a senior lecturer.                          won seven medals in 1972, has only been sur-         eight individual NCAA titles.

          THERE’S A PLACE FOR EVERYONE AT THE JACOBS SCHOOL OF MUSIC!

            We offer performance and learning opportunities for all students and
            community members.
            All IU students are invited to audition for the Singing Hoosiers and the Marching Hundred or sign-up
            for an All-Campus Ensemble or instrumental lessons.
            music.indiana.edu/degrees-programs/ensembles
            And, if you are looking for a terrific course, sign up for a class—ranging from Jazz
            for Listeners, Music of the Silk Road, and Music for Film, to History of Rock ‘n’ Roll!
            music.indiana.edu/mgs
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                                                                                                         Do you have global vision?
                                                                                                         Then learn the language
                                                                                                         and cultural skills to match!
                                                                                                         IU has one of the top German programs in the nation.
                                                                                                         Germanic Studies is your passport to a future with the planet
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban speaks to reporters March 11, 2020 in Dallas.   TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
                                                                                                         in mind.
Victor Oladipo                                        Mark Cuban                                         Combined BA/MA
                                                                                                         Become A German Pathway Student
    Oladipo currently plays with the Miami                A member of the IU class of 1981, Cuban is
Heat. He left school early for the NBA draft          perhaps best-known as the owner of the Dal-        The German Studies Pathway toa five-year B.A./M.A. degreewill provide students with
after playing for IU for three seasons. Oladipo       las Mavericks basketball team.                     options forcareers inthe private orpublic sector. Advanced competence in the
                                                                                                         language, history, and culture of German-speaking Europe will make students highly
played for the Indiana Pacers where he was                In 2015 Cuban donated $5 million to
                                                                                                         competitive for employment in the global economy, green technology, teaching, the
an all-star, having a career season in 2017-18        the athletic department to establish the
                                                                                                         military or foreign service. Alone or combined with College programs such as LAMP,
in which he averaged 23.1 points per game.            Mark Cuban Center for Sports Media and             PACE, or coursework in the School of Global and International Studies, students will
He acquired enough credits to earn his degree         Technology.                                        bepositioned for jobs in US-based multinationals as well as industries, banks, and
in sports communication during those three                                                               research and cultural centers in German-speaking Europe. The combined degree is
years in Bloomington.                                 Suzanne Collins                                    also an ideal preparation for advanced degrees in international law or schools of public
                                                         After graduating from IU with a double          policy and business.
Michael Uslan                                         major in drama and telecommunications,
    Uslan is a producer of the Batman movies.         Collins worked on several Nickelodeon              Dutch, Norwegian, Yiddish
An avid comic book collector, he donated his          shows, including “Clarissa Explains It All.”
entire collection of more than 30,000 comics          She is the author of “The Hunger Games”            We have one of the oldest and largest Dutch programs in the US. As global models for
to the Lilly Library in 2005.                         series.
                                                                                                         healthcare, education, and economics, Scandinavian countries inspire policy-makers
                                                                                                         and global leaders. As a major American heritage language, Yiddish is a cornerstone of
                                                                                                         Jewish Studies and American Cultural Studies.

                                                                                                         Study Abroad
                                                                                                         Our overseas programs in Freiburg, Graz, Bayreuth, and Berlin are custom-designed
                                                                                                         living-learning experiences that change students’ lives. The IU Europe Gateway Office
                                                                                                         in Berlin opens new opportunities for international education.
                                                                 theatre.indiana.edu 

                                                                   @IUTheatreDance                      Check out our Business German Certificate and our options
                                                                   @IUTheatreDance 
                                                                                                         for minors, certificates, and the German major.

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          Want to get involved?
          IU Theatre & Dance offers opportunities to take
          classes, audition for mainstage and independent
          project productions, become part of the behind-the-
          scenes process, or join our team of volunteer ushers!

          All IU students, with any level of experience, are
          invited to audition for any theatre productions. To
          learn more, visit go.iu.edu/3LyO

                 Relate, Create, Collaborate
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              Packing checklist By Abby Carmichael | ajcarmic@iu.edu

           Bedding                        COVID-19 safety and medical supplies
     pillows and pillow cases       masks                              cough drops
     duvet cover                    hand sanitizer                     band-aids
     sheets                         headache medicine                  first aid kit
     throw blanket
     underbed storage
     mattress cover
                                            Kitchen                         Bathroom
                                    coffee mug                         shower caddy
                                    plastic bags                       bath towels
     Cleaning supplies              tupperware                         washcloths
     laundry detergent              utensils                           loofah
     stain remover                  bowls                              shower cap and robe
     dryer sheets                   plates                             makeup
     paper towels                   cups                               hand soap
     disinfecting wipes             microwave                          toilet scrubber
     trash bags                     blender                            bathroom cleaner
     vacuum                         toaster                            toilet paper
     broom                          pots and pans                      shaving supplies

        School items                                         Room stuff
     backpack                       desk lamp                          trash can
     tote bag                       hangers                            cork board
     notebook                       laundry basket                     thumbtacks
     planner/bullet journal         calendar                           organization bins
     binder                         makeup mirror                      extension cords
     folder                         fan                                books
     pens and pencils               removable wall hooks               full-length mirror
     stapler                        shoe organizer                     room spray
     index cards
     sticky notes
     highlighters                            Decor                              Misc.
     scissors                       lights                             umbrella
     tape                           pictures                           luggage/tote bag
     laptop/tablet                  posters                            water bottle
     charger                        plants                             phone charger
     flash drive                    rug                                speaker
     headphones                     tapestries                         sewing kit
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 What if we just don’t get along? Solving roommate conflict
BY HELEN RUMMEL                                   been going on for more than an hour.
hrummel@iu.edu | @HelenRummel
    Getting into fights with the people you       Small acts of kindness:
live with is inevitable. Whether that be your          Maybe you’re at the grocery store and you
parents, siblings or friends, trying to resolve   spot one of your roommate’s favorite flavors
these issues can be frustrating and time-         of ice cream, or you notice that they haven’t
consuming. College roommates are no differ-       had time to water their plants recently. Try
ent. If you’re struggling with the relationship   to do small things for your roommates even
between you and your roommates, here are          if it is just cleaning the table off at the end
some things you can try.                          of the day. This can go a really long way in
                                                  letting your roommates know that you’re
Find time to talk when you’re together:           thinking of them and want the best for them.
   Communication is always essential, but         Many times, conflicts arise because one or
not all forms should be treated equally.          multiple people are feeling neglected.
Shooting a quick text can sometimes help
with conflict, but will rarely work for larger    Spend time together:
issues. Find a time where all of your room-           Oftentimes, conflicts arise when you or
mates are available so everyone can discuss.      one of your roommates is stressed. When
This allows everyone to give their own per-       life gets busy, it can be even more impor-
                                                                                                                                                                       ILLUSTRATION BY JUNO MARTIN | IDS
spective and prevents misunderstandings.          tant to let the people you live with know         time to time. Before you approach the is-
                                                  that you still have time for them. Maybe          sue, be mindful to consider how much it          basic guidelines. Some people may prefer
                                                  plan a small dinner and take time to cook         truly changes. Is this something you will care   to write out weekly expectations for each
Take a break:                                     with them, even if it is just Kraft Mac and       about tomorrow? If not, it may be better to      roommate. This may sound a little silly,
   If tempers are running too high, sim-          Cheese.                                           let it go for now.                               but if you find yourself fighting about
ply step back. Sometimes it can be easier                                                                                                            cleanliness and household responsibili-
to leave an issue for tomorrow when ev-           Practicing Patience:                              Set boundaries:                                  ties this can help everyone take responsi-
eryone has gotten more sleep and time                This step is probably the most difficult         When consistent problems continue to           bility for an equal number of tasks around
to think. This normally helps if a fight has      to act on. Everyone gets frustrated from          pop up, it might be time to agree on some        the house, dorm room or apartment.
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   Campus sights
         IU is filled with iconic art,
        architecture and landmarks.
         Here are a few of the things
        you’ll discover on your walks                                                                                                                                                                      IDS FILE PHOTO
               through campus.                                                                                                  A statue of Hoagy Carmichael sits outside of the IU Cinema. Passers-by sometimes leave
                                                                                                                                flowers in the hand of the famous composer and IU alumnus.

                                                                                                             IDS FILE PHOTO
                                                                       The four red clocks around campus chime songs
                                                                       including, “Lady of Spain,”“Maria” from “West Side
                                                                       Story” and “Hail to Old IU.”

                                                 ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO
Sophomores Joseph Dweck and Jana Smilowitz share a kiss in                                                                                                                                           ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO
the Rose Well House on Valentine’s Day 2017. The structure was                                               IDS FILE PHOTO     Peau Rouge Indiana was created by sculptor Alexander Calder for the Jacobs School of
completed in 1908. For decades, it’s been a Valentine’s Day stop for   Jean Paul Darriau’s sculpture, “The Space Between:       Music’s Musical Arts Center in the 1970s and is located in front of the center on Jordan
couples.                                                               Adam and Eve,” resides in Dunn Woods.                    Avenue.

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                                                                                                                      FREE and SAFE rides for students within Bloomington city limits

                                                                                                                      Download the                      mobile app to request a ride.
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                                               PHOTO BY KATHARINE KHAMHAENGWONG | IDS
Wings from BuffaLouie’s sit on a table.

Local restaurant options
abound in Bloomington
BY AIDAN KRAMER                                   They offer an all day breakfast so
aikramer@iu.edu | @aidan_kramer_               whether you want one of their signature
   Everyone wants to support local busi-       sandwiches, a burger or breakfast they
nesses, especially when so many are strug-     have you covered.
gling to make ends meet in the middle of
the COVID-19 pandemic. It is easy to find      Siam House
great options here in Bloomington, wheth-         Siam House has amazing Thai cuisine
er you want a small snack or a big meal.       at affordable prices, especially if you are
Here are some of the best local restaurants    in the mood for something spicy. Their
you can support in Bloomington.                entrees are perfect to split or take home
                                               for leftovers to heat up the next day, and
BuffaLouie’s                                   they have such a wide variety of options it
   BuffaLouie’s is known for its amazing       can be hard to choose just one dish.
wings in particular, but they have so many        They have spice levels varying from                  ARABIC FLAGSHIP
amazing options. They have salads, burg-       mild all the way to Thai hot, so be care-               Indiana University
ers, sandwiches, wraps and even some           ful choosing just how spicy you want
great vegetarian options as well.              your food to be. I always love to get their
   This is the perfect spot to get takeout     noodles or fried rice entrees, but they also
when you are watching IU basketball.           have curry, noodle soup, salads and ap-
                                               petizers.
                                                                                              Who is eligible?
Da Vinci                                          If you just want something small, in-       Students at all levels of experience,
   Da Vinci has the best thin crust pizza      stead of a full meal they offer a few side
you could ever want. They have amazing         options as well.                               including those without any previous
options for any friends with dietary re-
strictions and offer vegan pizzas and glu-
                                                   If you want to try something new, and
                                               have a sweet tooth, you can also order
                                                                                              coursework in Arabic.
ten free cauliflower crust.                    one of their desserts or sweet beverages.
   Whether you build your own pizza or
go with some of their favorites and clas-      Bapu Teahouse                                  Want to learn more or apply?
sics, not to mention a plethora of pasta          Bapu Teahouse has amazing boba and
dishes, you can’t go wrong. They also          a wide variety of options to choose from.      Visit arabic.indiana.edu
have perfect appetizers and snacks if you
just want a light meal.
                                               This is the perfect place to grab drinks
                                               and snacks to go with some friends.
                                                                                              or email aflag@indiana.edu
                                                  They have coffee for the coffee lov-        for additional information.
Village Deli                                   ers, but also fruity drinks that are amaz-
    Village Deli is the perfect spot for a     ing as well. They have milk teas and fruit
Sunday brunch, lunch with friends or           teas with toppings such as boba, popping
even breakfast for dinner. They have the       boba, grass jelly and mixed jelly pudding.
biggest and best pancakes, and even of-           If you are wanting something a little
fer a gluten free option. If pancakes aren’t   more filling, they also offer smoothies, or
your thing, they also have french toast,       you can get cookies or muffins to go along
waffles and omelettes.                         with your coffee or tea.
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