Community Arts
Q&A with Olivia Stidham
Olivia Stidham said even though IU is in the middle of the country, she still has a lot of good opportunities to travel to other places to hone her skills. She also likes living a short distance from home.
New legend: The Statehouse
The Statehouse is a rented house-turned-basement-venue that has become a hip concert scene for local bands, touring artists and college students looking for a hangout.
From the editors
The IDS editor-in-chief and Orienter editor interview one another about their first year at IU.
Orienter guide to eating in the library/union
The best places to eat on campus.
Little 500
Most people would assume the Tour De France is the biggest bike race in the world. Those people didn’t go to IU. Now going into its 60th year, the Little 500 race is the biggest college bike race in the world. Thousands of visitors pour into Bloomington to be a part of the weekend.
IU offers academic services to help students
The transition from high school to college can be both fun and difficult. Perhaps the biggest difference between the two is the amount of free time students will have. Although loads of free time might sound refreshing, it can lead students to fall behind with schoolwork.
IU Professor Known for Lifetime of Achievements
History was made this past spring when Dr. Douglas Hofstadter became the first IU faculty member to win a Pulitzer Prize and be elected into both the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Philosophical Society.
Arnett agrees to contract terms
Former IU pitcher Eric Arnett has agreed to contractual terms with the Milwaukee Brewers, the team that took him in the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft on June 9.
New student orientation a rite of passage
Orientation is as much a rite of passage as it is tradition here at IU.
Oh, the ‘Great Outdoors’
With three lakes and countless preserves with trails for hiking, running and fishing, there’s no doubt that there’s a lot to do in Bloomington during the summer.
Local organizations offer help for housing problems
Many IU students choose to live off-campus or sublet a place during their time in Bloomington, but not everyone has a good experience. However, IU and Bloomington offer resources to deal with housing problems.
Hobart police fatally shoot man
HOBART, Ind. – Police in northern Indiana said they shot and killed a man who unexpectedly left his home after a two-hour standoff and who had pointed a handgun at an officer.
Former police chief indicted on misconduct charges
PETERSBURG, Ind. – A grand jury has indicted Petersburg’s former police chief and his girlfriend on charges stemming from the use of the police department’s computer to illegally obtain prescription pain medication.
Ex-officers convicted in drug theft scheme
INDIANAPOLIS – Two former narcotics detectives could face 20 years in prison after a jury convicted them for their roles in a scheme to steal marijuana and money from drug dealers.
Private school benefits troubled students
FORT WAYNE – An Allen County school district is turning to a private, faith-based school to help troubled students who have been incarcerated, expelled or dropped out of school.











