2019 Orienter

Parents Q&A with news editor Emily Isaacman

By Emily Isaacman · Thursday, June 13,2019 3:58 p.m.

Sending a child off to college can be hard.

Emily Isaacman poses at Thanksgiving with younger brothers Max, 17, and Zach, 14. Max and Zach both attend Torrey Pines High School in San Diego.

News editor Emily Isaacman talks to two younger brothers about going to college

By Emily Isaacman · Thursday, June 13,2019 3:57 p.m.

Max is 17, and Zach is 14.

New school, new opportunities: how to join student groups

By Angel Ruzicka · Thursday, June 13,2019 3:21 p.m.

IU has nearly 800 student groups you can join. All you need to decide are which ones are a perfect fit.

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IU is home to rich campus traditions for all students to enjoy

By Olivia Elston · Thursday, June 13,2019 3:20 p.m.

From the statue of Herman B Wells to IUDM, IU traditions offer fun experiences.

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How to transform your new dorm room into a living space

By Austin Faulds · Thursday, June 13,2019 3:19 p.m.

A room is more than a sleeping area, it’s an expression of identity.

Tips for life in a dorm for the first time

By Claire Peters · Thursday, June 13,2019 3:17 p.m.

Living in a dorm for the first time can be a little intimidating.

Music, theater, film and more: Where to find art on campus

By Austin Faulds · Thursday, June 13,2019 3:15 p.m.

IU has many outlets for art, but where are they?

How to have fun in downtown Bloomington

By Austin Faulds · Thursday, June 13,2019 3:13 p.m.

There’s more to the IU experience than what’s on campus.

Sports to watch during the 2019-20 season

By Dylan Wallace · Thursday, June 13,2019 3:08 p.m.

Here are four sports to pay attention to during the 2019-20 season.

The legacy of Little 500

By Dylan Wallace · Thursday, June 13,2019 3:07 p.m.

The Little 500 is a tradition like no other at IU.

Where to study on campus

By Claire Peters · Thursday, June 13,2019 3:03 p.m.

Having a comfortable space to work can make all the difference.

The incoming out-of-state student’s guide to the quirks of Indiana life

By Annie Aguiar · Thursday, June 13,2019 2:57 p.m.

For non-native Hoosiers, the adjustment can be a little jarring.

Packing tips for college: What to bring and what to leave

By Ellen Hine · Thursday, June 13,2019 2:54 p.m.

How to save time, space and money when you arrive at your new dorm.

The lowdown on buying textbooks

By Ellen Hine · Thursday, June 13,2019 2:53 p.m.

Textbooks are expensive, so consider all the factors before buying.

IU Bicentennial, explained

By Emily Isaacman · Thursday, June 13,2019 2:52 p.m.

The Indiana Seminary was founded Jan. 20, 1820.

Your guide to staying healthy on campus

By Emily Isaacman · Thursday, June 13,2019 2:50 p.m.

IU has many resources to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing.

What IDS staffers wish we had known before college

By IDS staff · Thursday, June 13,2019 2:49 p.m.

Here's some advice for your freshman year from IDS staffers.

Who was Herman B Wells?

By Abby Malala · Tuesday, June 11,2019 4:11 p.m.

Wells served as president at IU from 1937-1962.

Orienter 2019: Letter from the editor

By Annie Aguiar · Tuesday, June 11,2019 4:08 p.m.

Summer 2019 IDS Editor-in-Chief Annie Aguiar gives some advice.

The sculpture of the goddess Venus at the Showalter Fountain is located in the Fine Arts Plaza. It is one of the most abused and controversial statues on campus because of the nudity.

For the love of Venus: IU statues and where they came from

By Robert Mack · Thursday, Dec. 7,2017 9 a.m.

The public art around IU reveals campus history.

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