The wonders of IU
Ordinarily, I look out into the world for inspiration: local, national and international current events, controversies and culture compel me to start a conversation among students and citizens in Bloomington that encourages us to see ourselves in the context of the larger global picture. However, this week, I find myself most captivated by the incredible things happening right here at home.
Reevaluating our ethical values
As we’re approaching Halloween, it’s no surprise that there has been some recent controversy over the issue of costumes.
Improve trans policies
In the interest of full disclosure, it is important that I am forefront about the fact that I am an Indiana University Student Association Congressman and that my views are not necessarily representative of IUSA or associated groups.In the past month or so, I have introduced two resolutions to help transgender students across our campus.
HIV/AIDS is deadlier than Ebola, let's act like it
As of Oct. 25, the Ebola virus has sickened over 10,000 people around the world and killed nearly half of those infected.
INDOT, do your job
A recent article in the IDS by Brian Seymour about Pamela Davidson, a local Democrat, who took down signs that urged people to vote Republican got me thinking: where did all these signs come from?
Solving nature's rubix cube
Well ladies, looks like you can never orgasm.Or at least, according to a Yale study published in January of this year.
That blood is pretty gay
By donating blood you can save someone’s life, or someone can save yours.There is a list of rules and regulations to determine eligibility to donate blood.
Who is Tom Steyer?
Environmental concerns are crucial here at IU, but it appears that some people’s efforts are rewarded far more than others.
Talking fat
“Does she already know that she’s fat, or do one of us have to tell her?”I overheard it next to me in a restaurant.
The exorcism of Latoya Ammons
I don’t know about children, but the number one thing scaring college students stiff these days are ethnically or culturally indicative costumes.
Whats with Renee?
Breaking news struck the country last week, shocking millions, sparking a frenzy of media coverage.
Doing what's right
I recently finished a fine book on World War II. It is called the "Deadly Embrace," by Robert J. Mazrek.
When the unexpected happens
As college students, we pretty much believe we are invincible, even untouchable. We allow ourselves to get comfortable and cozy under that cream-and-crimson-colored blanket that shelters us from the outside world.
The ISIS factor
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has recently become particularly adept at recruiting impressionable westerners into their sect.
They're athletes, but students first
The final investigation into the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s scandal has concluded that several courses that its athletes were enrolled in were, in fact, entirely fictitious.
We need to pay them to play
One of most heavily debated topics in not only college athletics, but athletics in general, is if varsity college athletes should receive monetary compensation.
Cheater cheater pumpkin eater
I dread those cold winter mornings when my alarm goes off, and my body just lies in the confines of my warm covers for a few extra minutes, which eventually turns into a few extra hours.
Stop sweating about Ebola
If you were to walk down a street in some towns, you would believe you were in the middle of a viral apocalyptic movie.
Limits of art
When does art go from avant-garde to aggravating?