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(04/14/19 7:31pm)
It’s exciting and encouraging to see that the issue of food insecurity on campus is seeing more awareness. But it’s also important to be aware of both existing efforts to address hunger and of the fact that IU is part of a larger Bloomington community that is interconnected in many ways in the hope that efforts can be collaborative and most effective.
(04/14/19 6:14pm)
Opinions on the new Indiana hate crime bill are extremely important to inform voters on. Christine Stephenson’s April 4 article on the new hate crime bill was a good first step to uncovering the potential issues of the hate crime bill just signed.
(04/02/19 9:40pm)
Every 10 years a census decides how many Representatives each state can send to Congress. States with more than one Representative sort their voters into various legislative districts, and all do the same with their own legislatures.
(02/15/19 4:23pm)
My name is Abe Shapiro, and I am a junior at IU who was diagnosed with high functioning Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD and fine motor skills challenges at the age of 2. For years, my goal has been not only to manage the fear of social situations and manage my symptoms, but to also manage the stigma associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
(02/10/19 3:07pm)
So is blackface still a thing in 21st century America? You bet it is! Sadly, since it since it originated in the antebellum period and peaked in the post slavery/Jim Crow America as the most popular entertainment outlet for the white working class, blackface has retained remarkable staying power.
(03/06/13 5:00am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>I found the editorial on the Celebrate EveryBODY Week (CEBW) to be well intended but misconceived in recognizing the purpose and power of this event. The IDS Editorial Board articulately expresses the problematic aspects of our society such as the overvaluation of physical appearance and the objectification of the body. However, the board seems to suggest that CEBW contributes to this problem by using the word “beautiful.” Furthermore, the author suggests that we are limited to only two ways of addressing this problem, writing, “There are two ways to confront this problem: insisting everything is beautiful or insisting that beauty does not matter.”An underlying assumption to this dichotomous statement is that we all have to be the same kind of “beautiful.” The CEBW event works to counteract this misconception with statements on mirrors and posters such as “Be YOUnique” and “Be Strong, Be Confident, Be You.” For me, the problem surrounding beauty is not whether it exists or does not exist, but rather who defines it and how narrowly or strictly it is defined. In terms of who defines “beauty,” we are discussing ownership. I agree with the author that because of the messages concerning beauty espoused by the media, we internalize a strict sense of beauty that for the majority of the population does not fit. Currently, we internalize socially constructed definitions of beauty that cause internal angst when we do not “measure up.” Rather than changing these ill-fitted definitions, we spend energy — often at the cost of our well-being — changing our bodies in order to achieve this externally defined ideal. The author writes that we find ourselves in a place where “beauty is mostly out of our control.” I argue that it is not only “beauty” that is out of control — we are out of control. This is evident in the fact that disordered eating and exercise are rampant in the United States and especially prevalent among college student populations. So how do we regain this lost sense of control and balance? I believe it starts by recognizing the external messages that we have swallowed. Rather than changing our bodies, let’s change our definitions. We can begin by taking back the power to see beauty in ourselves, as we are. We can begin discovering the pleasure that we can gain by nurturing, appreciating and taking care of something that we care about, something we find beautiful: ourselves. One of my favorite definitions of beauty, a quote by Kahlil Gibran, is posted on a mirror in the Campus Recreational Sports facilities: “Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.” I think this quote, along with many others, seeks to challenge individuals to expand narrow definitions of beauty that focus solely on outward appearance. I am grateful that there is an open discussion, which raises awareness of the problems caused by the insidious messages in our society to conform to a rigid sense of beauty in order to please others, rather than ourselves. For my part, I hope that the Celebrate EveryBODY event continues to encourage us to form our own definitions of beauty — ones that actually fit.— kgmidden@indiana.edu
(08/08/10 8:29pm)
IDS readers share their their thoughts on the issues of the day.
(07/18/10 9:04pm)
An IDS reader responds to the upcoming changes to the Gen Ed requirements
(06/20/10 9:02pm)
Eyes widen, hips narrow, lips plump, hair lengthens and pores disappear
without the aid of severe medical procedures or rigorous dietary
changes.
(06/09/10 10:57pm)
IDS readers comment on issues of the day.
(04/21/10 12:35am)
IDS readers respond to current issues.
(04/21/10 12:33am)
This Earth Week, I want to share the three simplest environmental concepts: the three R’s.
(04/14/10 12:21am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>April 17 marks the third anniversary of Record Store Day, a nationally celebrated event spotlighting the unique characteristics endemic to independently owned record stores. It is a day pedestaled each year by the release of limited prints and reissues. This Saturday is an opportunity for vinyl enthusiasts to acquire the exclusive material offered by their favorite record stores. It also promotes the exploration of a town’s various options for musical consumption.Located at 202 N. Walnut St., Landlocked Music is Bloomington’s dispensary of classic and current funk and soul. In addition to RSD releases, Landlocked Music will also be featuring live in-store performances from local and regional bands and DJs. Landlocked competes as the top Bloomington store by maintaining very competitively priced CDs and vinyl albums. Hip-hop heads, be sure to peruse the dollar bins at Landlocked, as they are one of the few records stores I know of with crates containing the works of Nas and Das EFX as well as productions of Pete Rock and DJ Premier. On Kirkwood Avenue, you will find Bloomington’s own literally underground record store, TD’s. This shop extensively provides for the punk needs of Bloomington. While I was on a recent hunt for punk drummers, an employee had the best suggestion when he introduced me to Jeff Nelson of Minor Threat. TD’s also has an excellent selection of used $5 hip-hop CDs. Be sure to look through the 50 percent-off crates before you check out, and don’t miss the stacks of dollar CDs by the door. And stop by TD’s this Saturday, as it plans on releasing its stockpiled selection of used CDs and vinyl previously unavailable.Across the street from TD’s, you will find Tracks, a record store which recently incorporated IU apparel into its merchandise. Tracks presents a large selection of new and used CDs and records in its collection in addition to a sundry assortment of stereo equipment and speakers. The business is home to the friendliest staff in Bloomington, so be sure to catch Andy, the owner, in the store. He will talk your ear off about rock ‘n’ roll, suggesting what records you must have in your collection to truly comprehend that classic genre.For those looking to dig around Bloomington, the three best locations in my opinion are all conveniently located in a three-block walking radius. Both Amused and Material Plane have decent $5 record bins where you can find classics and singles that could cost $10-13 elsewhere. Finally, finish your quest at Salvation Army down the road.Whether you’re looking for new releases or hidden vinyl gems, Bloomington offers its citizens enough options to indulge their musical appetites for a lifetime. As a concerned consumer of music, I request that this Saturday, fellow music enthusiasts go and support the record stores that make this town unique. I can’t stress this strongly enough: talk to the employees of the stores. I promise you will be pleasantly surprised by what they recommend.
(04/14/10 12:20am)
An IDS reader responds to a current controversy.
(04/06/10 10:42pm)
It has been said that the last chapter of genocide is its denial.
(04/06/10 10:41pm)
IDS readers comment on the issues of the day.
(03/31/10 12:55am)
There is a deadlock between Turkey and Armenia since both nations think the opposite side is absolutely guilty.
(03/24/10 1:06am)
Not everyone in college is affluent enough to afford the luxury of health insurance.
(03/24/10 1:05am)
An IDS reader responds to a recent column.
(03/24/10 1:00am)
The central mystery of the Kent State riot has always been one thing:
Did the soldiers decide to fire because they feared for their lives?