‘You need to let go of control’: Perspectives from the pandemic
(04/04/22 6:49pm)
When it all gets to be too much, freshman Ethan Vogel gets in his car.
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OPINION: Be prepared to put your mask on again
(04/03/22 5:08pm)
On Feb. 25, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Americans living in counties with decreased COVID-19 community transmission could visit public indoor places without their masks on. At the time, that encapsulated 70% of all Americans.
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(04/01/22 8:34pm)
Margie Clouse, right, and her daughter Sierra King, a pediatric nurse, on the night of March 2, 2022, get off work at IU Health Bloomington. They work the same shift, but on different floors. The two were in nursing school at the same time, but in different programs. "She's one of my dearest friends," Clouse said of her daughter.
Black Voices: African Student Association creates space for Black students at IU
(03/30/22 2:49pm)
The African Student Association is a student-run organization at IU that raises awareness about the cultural, economic, social, and political problems in Africa.
OPINION: Don’t get too caught up in your major
(03/29/22 7:39pm)
Five college campuses, a lot of transfer credits, and emotional burnout on the horizon yet stagnant mental health have been key to my college success. Anyone who knows me knows my twin sister, Taylor, is my college ride-or-die. We have each other’s back, talking daily, and college has strengthened our relationship.
Black Voices: Black-owned businesses of Bloomington—Popkorn Kernels With A Twist
(03/23/22 3:14pm)
Arriving at a friend’s party in 2007, Dr. Virginia Githiri sat down to watch the Super Bowl between the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears.
OPINION: Study abroad is more than a party
(03/22/22 7:37pm)
For several weeks, I opened the New York Times app to inexplicable circumstances: a war resulting from Russia's unprovoked attacks on Ukraine. However, the thousands of miles between Bloomington and Kyiv made the war appear distant from college life.
IU resident assistants afraid students are refusing to get tested, report positive COVID-19 tests
(03/09/22 9:57pm)
Living in congregate housing during a pandemic presents unprecedented challenges, many of which resident assistants say go far beyond their typical duties.
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(03/09/22 7:59pm)
Margie Clouse, right, and her daughter Sierra King get off work at IU Health Bloomington on March 2, 2022. They work the same shift, but on different floors. "She's one of my dearest friends," Clouse said of her daughter.
OPINION: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion needs redefining and reimplementation
(03/09/22 4:00pm)
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives nationwide have grasped college campuses, businesses and organizations evoking a demand for change.
OPINION: On International Women’s Day, it’s important to talk about period poverty
(03/08/22 10:07pm)
March 8 marks this year’s International Women’s Day— a global holiday that celebrates the achievements of women and calls people to examine and eliminate gender biases.
OPINION: Unrealistic workout expectations are not feasible for everyone
(03/02/22 8:35pm)
In the midst of COVID-19 shutdowns in early 2020, many people turned to exercise in their newly found free time. From home workout videos to five-mile-long walks, fitness became a new goal for many struggling to find purpose in the “new normal.”
OPINION: Universities should provide free arts tickets to students
(03/01/22 8:25pm)
I rarely leave my apartment for my daily morning mile to class without my AirPods and my latest alternative music playlist. I am not the only one with headphones on during my walk down 10th Street toward campus. It feels like everyone surrounding me has their headphones in every morning.
Black Voices: Isak Asare promotes unity and the truth beyond his congressional campaign
(02/28/22 7:55pm)
Isak Nti Asare is running for congressional office for the 9th District of Indiana. Asare lives a life of hope and promise for future generations through his love of community and those around him.
IUPD, agencies will receive picture boards to assist communication with non-verbal individuals
(02/27/22 10:26pm)
The Indiana University Police Department will receive picture communication boards to help its officers better communicate with non-verbal individuals or those who may not speak English. The boards are part of a project funded by a grant from the Psi Iota Xi sorority.
IU Students, faculty react to new mask-optional policy, effective March 4
(02/24/22 11:31pm)
Students and faculty expressed mixed reactions after IU announced Friday masks will no longer be required in indoor areas starting March 4.
OPINION: Florida’s 'Don’t Say Gay' bill says the quiet part out loud
(02/17/22 6:21pm)
A controversial parental rights bill in Florida proposes restrictions on the discussion of LGBTQ issues in classrooms. It passed through a Florida House committee in January.
OPINION: It’s important to heal your inner child
(02/17/22 5:25pm)
I came to college as a relatively naive freshman and realized almost immediately that I knew nothing about myself — and I hope I’m not alone in this experience.
Local restaurants adapt to COVID-19 policies during Omicron aftermath
(02/10/22 9:55pm)
Local businesses, such as Cup & Kettle Tea Co. and Bloomington Bagel Company, have seen changes in in-person customer retention as well as compliance with Monroe County COVID-19 policies over the course of the pandemic, especially since the Omicron surge.
OPINION: Freshman year is for mistakes
(02/08/22 7:04pm)
I wish when I embarked on my college quest in June 2020, someone told me I was about to travel on a zigzagged path, not a linear one. My life has never been consistent; I've had many physical and emotional changes spanning the last several years of my life.
