Student Life

Rec Sports to offer freshman basketball league

By Angela Hawkins · Monday, Oct. 21,2013 11:57 p.m.

For the first time, freshmen will have reserved spots to play in an intramural basketball league specifically for first-year students.

Energy Challenge cuts IU electric, water usage

By Anthony Broderick · Monday, Oct. 21,2013 11:55 p.m.

The 2013 Fall Energy Challenge began Oct. 7 and will run until Nov. 4.

Hundreds of gamers gather for event

By Anicka Slachta · Monday, Oct. 21,2013 12:09 a.m.

IU Gaming had its annual 24-hour Local Area Network war event, also known as LAN, from noon Saturday to noon Sunday.

Students unite against sweatshops

By Emma Harrison · Monday, Oct. 21,2013 12:02 a.m.

To continue the fight against IU’s dependency on sweatshop labor, student organization No Sweat! is teaming up with Enactus and Solidarity Ignite to sponsor the Alta Gracia Garment Workers Tour at 7 p.m. today at the Latino Cultural Center.

Law school fair to attract hundreds of grad schools

Sunday, Oct. 20,2013 11:59 p.m.

Today’s Law Day law school fair is set to attract representatives from more than 115 law schools from across the country to recruit students.

Parade tradition comes home

By Catherine Huynh · Sunday, Oct. 20,2013 11:56 p.m.

After a one-year hiatus, IU alumni, students and families can expect the long-standing tradition of the homecoming parade to return to campus.

Gamers prepare for 24-hour event

Wednesday, Oct. 16,2013 11:40 p.m.

Gaming@IU, IU’s gaming club, is organizing a 24-hour networking gaming event this weekend. The Local Area Network event will be the largest of its kind, with almost 500 participants.

Service dog avoids violation

By Tori Lawhorn · Wednesday, Oct. 16,2013 11:36 p.m.

IU Real Estate told junior Nick Haddad his adopted dog was in violation of a "no pet policy."

Student veterans may lose stipends

By Jake Wright · Tuesday, Oct. 15,2013 10:33 p.m.

If Congress is unable to approve a budget by late October, Argenti is one of 463 IU students who won’t receive their monthly stipend, Margaret Baechtold, director of IU Veteran Support Services, said.

Color run promotes campus safety

By Hannah Alani · Thursday, Oct. 10,2013 11:32 p.m.

The 14th annual Jill Behrman 5K Color the Campus race will take place Saturday at the SRSC. This is the race’s second year as a “color run,” a race in which participants run through “color zones” and are splashed with handfuls of vibrant powder.

Graduate students get their own lounge

By Crystal Hill · Thursday, Oct. 10,2013 12:23 a.m.

This month, the Wells Commons opened a new lounge called the Grad Commons for graduate students on the eighth floor of the east tower in the Herman B Wells Library.

Fencers, artists attend medieval festival

Thursday, Oct. 10,2013 12:17 a.m.

The Society for Creative Anachronism gathered Wednesday for an activity fair and demonstration of medieval fighting, dancing and music.

Student bikes across country

Thursday, Oct. 10,2013 12:13 a.m.

Optometry student Michael Pavell biked across the United States to support the organization Bike and Build.

Local news program launched

Wednesday, Oct. 9,2013 12:04 a.m.

Local PBS affiliate WTIU is launching a new program called “Indiana Newsdesk.” The program will center on news stories from central and south-central Indiana.

Cycle club to offer free rides

Tuesday, Oct. 8,2013 11:58 p.m.

The Friends of IU Riding Club will provide free rides to students Thursday afternoon, starting at 11 a.m., near the X-bus stop at the Indiana Memorial Union.

‘Sports grille’ opens at Hillel

By Matt Bloom · Sunday, Oct. 6,2013 10:33 p.m.

In early September, the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center converted its dining room into the Third Street Sports Grille — the first and only kosher sports bar on campus.

Informatics professor highlights effects of NSA surveillance on students

By Rashmika Nedungadi · Thursday, Oct. 3,2013 10:48 p.m.

In an “Over a Cup of Tea” talk at the Asian Culture Center, informatics professor and director of security informatics L. Jean Camp addressed a small group of students about the recent NSA scandal.

Directors initiate Union Board ideas

By Torie Schumacher · Tuesday, Oct. 1,2013 11:26 p.m.

The two newest Union Board directors are initiating programs to promote IU traditions and events for students.

Students salsa dance to celebrate Hispanic heritage

By Matt Bloom · Sunday, Sept. 29,2013 10:10 p.m.

The women of Sigma Lambda Gamma, Gamma Phi Omega and Sigma Lambda Upsilon organized “Salsa Under the Stars” as part of the nationwide Hispanic Heritage Month.

Clothing line raises awareness

Thursday, Sept. 26,2013 11:35 p.m.

An alumna's clothing line, Lainny, is releasing limited edition “Lady Candy Stripes” leggings to raise breast cancer awareness.

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