Student Life

The LGBTQ+ Culture Center implements 12-part Intersections series

By Luzane Draughon · Tuesday, Sept. 15,2020 6:08 p.m.

The fall sessions will focus specifically on race in the LGBTQ+ community.

Members of the graduating class of 2018 pose for a group picture before the start of the undergraduate commencement May 5, 2018, in Memorial Stadium. IU announced Tuesday the winter 2020 commencement ceremony will be conducted virtually, but spring 2021 is planned to happen inperson at Memorial Stadium.

2020 graduates to have virtual graduation

By Madison Smalstig · Tuesday, Sept. 15,2020 6:04 p.m.

People can also choose to walk at the May 2021 in-person graduation ceremony.

Then-senior Tanner Smith drives Jan. 16 for the then-IU Safety Escort service through downtown Bloomington. The ride service has been rebranded as IU Ride.

IU Safety Escort changes name to IU Ride, switches app

By Emma Williams · Monday, Sept. 14,2020 10:12 p.m.

Although the name is changing, the service is staying the same.

Inside IU’s contact tracing system: How it identifies students exposed to COVID-19

By Wei Wang · Monday, Sept. 14,2020 8:55 p.m.

IU has 30 contact tracers but wants at least 30 more.

TEDxIU postpones fall conference until the spring due to COVID-19

By Nadia Scharf · Monday, Sept. 14,2020 8:14 p.m.

The conference was replaced with virtual events in late September.

IU Muslim Student Association call-out meeting Zoombombed with racist slurs

By Avraham Forrest · Friday, Sept. 11,2020 9:27 p.m.

The MSA chose to close the meeting after about 10 minutes.

IU students show solidarity for sexual assault survivors Thursday

By Helen Rummel · Friday, Sept. 11,2020 9:25 p.m.

The demonstration began at 6:30 p.m. Thursday outside Eigenmann Hall.

IU greek houses are still open. Monroe County hasn't said if it will step in.

By Matt Cohen · Thursday, Sept. 10,2020 8:50 p.m.

Dr. Aaron Carroll said he remains most concerned about spread in greek life.

'It’s really not that bad': IU student shares viral TikTok video from inside quarantine

By Helen Rummel · Thursday, Sept. 10,2020 10:34 a.m.

The video had more than 180,000 views as of Wednesday.

IU is investigating large gathering at Monroe Lake, IU spokesperson says

By David Wolfe Bender · Wednesday, Sept. 9,2020 9:58 a.m.

The boat rental company said the students were warned about COVID-19 policies.

IU student organizations plan remote outreach, social events during pandemic

By Sarah Waters · Tuesday, Sept. 8,2020 4:53 p.m.

Kelley Student Government and other student organizations are creating communities for students.

COVID-19 restrictions help IU Dining to limit food waste

By Avraham Forrest · Monday, Sept. 7,2020 9:27 p.m.

Waste is limited through effective use of ingredients and communication with suppliers.

Most IU students living in the Inspire Living-Learning Center in Spruce Hall are quarantined either in Ashton Center or at home after a resident tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday.

'We took all the precautions, and it still happened': LLC leaders discuss Spruce floor quarantine

By Wei Wang · Monday, Sept. 7,2020 7:33 p.m.

Contact tracers initially gave some residents false quarantining instructions.

Multiple greek houses will not close despite IU’s recommendation following COVID-19 spike

By Matt Cohen · Friday, Sept. 4,2020 10:32 p.m.

Greek housing corporations said students have nowhere to go.

Wing of Spruce Hall floor quarantined after a resident tested positive for COVID-19

By Wei Wang · Friday, Sept. 4,2020 8:11 p.m.

Some residents of the LLC chose to self-quarantine despite not being mandated to do so.

RPS to allow residents to stay in unfurnished apartments during contract period despite COVID-19

By Wei Wang · Thursday, Sept. 3,2020 10:27 p.m.

If a public health emergency occurs, residents might have to leave.

'It’s a constant worry for me:' Phi Kappa Tau voices concerns on IU's recommendation to close due to COVID-19

By David Wolfe Bender · Thursday, Sept. 3,2020 8:47 p.m.

The fraternity’s leadership said the decision could have serious implications for students.

IU recommends all 40 greek houses close due to COVID-19 spread

By Matt Cohen · Thursday, Sept. 3,2020 12:30 p.m.

Mitigation testing showed a 20% positivity rate among greek residents Monday.

IU CAPS to offer all virtual services due to COVID-19 pandemic

By Phyllis Cha · Wednesday, Sept. 2,2020 6:53 p.m.

Services include individual counseling, group sessions and free workshops.

Monroe County, IU administrators address questions on greek house testing and quarantines

By Matt Cohen · Wednesday, Sept. 2,2020 12:14 a.m.

IU hosted a Q&A session on greek life in the pandemic Tuesday.

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