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Boobs, no big deal

By Emma Wenninger · Sunday, June 8,2014 5:28 p.m.

Maybe if America could avert its gaze, it would see that breasts aren't worth fussing over.

Excited for E3

By Michael Su · Sunday, June 8,2014 5:25 p.m.

Columnist Michael Su takes a look at all the great games premiering at this year's E3.

Let's talk prisoner exchange

By Sydney Raftery · Sunday, June 8,2014 5:21 p.m.

We like to say we don't negotiate with terrorists, but that cloaks the realities of war.

Never forget a face

By Editorial Board · Sunday, June 8,2014 5:18 p.m.

We say: the NSA has gone too far, again.

Parties? Alcohol?

By Caitlin Ryan · Friday, June 6,2014 2:46 p.m.

Some of IU’s reputation is that Hoosiers like to party, but that’s not the case for everyone. Many Hoosiers like to keep sober and focus on making their four years count with clubs, sports, music and community.

Keep calm and student on — even at night

By Caitlin Ryan · Friday, June 6,2014 2:23 p.m.

It might be the number one concern for parents of incoming students: Will my student be safe on campus? A number of measures at IU have been put into place to ensure the answer to this question is “yes.”

Mail 101

By Staff · Friday, June 6,2014 2:20 p.m.

Keep your postal service happy. Check out these guidelines for addressing mail to students.

Care package tip: Too busy to build your own? Try these

By Staff · Friday, June 6,2014 2:17 p.m.

Students like getting special-order care packages. Try one of these services for something different.

Care package tip: Think twice before including these items

By Staff · Friday, June 6,2014 2:15 p.m.

Tips on what not to include in a care package.

Send the perfect care package

By Staff · Friday, June 6,2014 2:09 p.m.

Nothing banishes the homesick blues like a surprise in the mail. Make your students feel at home by sending a care package or two to their residence hall.

Don’t be a helicopter parent

By Lauren McConnell · Friday, June 6,2014 2:06 p.m.

Let your student take flight. Find the right balance of involvement in his or her life while he or she is at IU.

Where to stay, what to eat and how to make the most of your time in Bloomington

By Staff · Friday, June 6,2014 2:04 p.m.

Your student is all settled into his or her dorm, and you’re driving home in an unloaded minivan. All you can think about is when you’ll get to see your new college student again. Don’t worry. It’s not too early to start planning your next visit. There are a lot of great places in town. Here are some suggestions to get you started, but there are so many other places to fit your needs.

Need help deciding what to bring? Here’s a tip

By Angela Hawkins · Friday, June 6,2014 1:57 p.m.

When planning what to bring for your student’s first year on campus, some items are necessities. At the same time, it would be best to leave others out. We’ve create this guide to help you decide what is what.

What to expect when Move-in Day arrives

By Staff · Friday, June 6,2014 1:47 p.m.

Your arrival to IU’s campus can be a lot easier if you know what to expect.That’s why we asked Grace Bower, a resident assistant in Wright Quad, to break down the ins and outs of moving your student into his or her new home away from home.

Some helpful tips from a mom

By Staff · Friday, June 6,2014 1:42 p.m.

We asked Laura Wisinski, mother of the Indiana Daily Student’s summer editor-in-chief Rachel, about her experience with the four years her daughter spent at IU. Read her advice on everything from academics to food choices in town.

A note from the editor

By Rachel Wisinski · Friday, June 6,2014 1:28 p.m.

Indiana Daily Student Editor-in-chief, Rachel Wisinski, offers the Orienter as a guide for new students on the IU campus.

Welcome to IU from your Dean of Students

Friday, June 6,2014 1:25 p.m.

Harold "Pete" Goldsmith welcomes new students to campus.

Tricks of the trade

By Lindsey Erdody · Friday, June 6,2014 1:21 p.m.

It’s up to students to make their schedule a successful one, but University Division advisers are there to help. Joyce Miller, an assistant director of advising for University Division shares several ways students can schedule their classes with ease.

Bad habits to avoid

By Rachel Wisinski · Friday, June 6,2014 1:15 p.m.

As a freshman, you'll take on a number of unfamiliar responsibilities. With them come some challenges you'll look to avoid at all costs. Don't fall into these bad habits, and it'll get easier. Here are some suggestions on how to stay on the right track.

Study abroad

By Lauren McConnell · Friday, June 6,2014 1:12 p.m.

The IU Office of Overseas Study facilitates more than 250 programs on all eight IU campuses to more than 2,500 students and gives more than $100,000 in need- and merit-based scholarships annually.

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