Student Life

The Metz Carillon is seen Nov. 4, 2021, in the arboretum. From Nov. 30 to Dec. 10, the five finalists of IU’s Provost and Executive Vice President position each participated in town halls at the Whittenberger Auditorium at the Indiana Memorial Union and on Zoom.

IU Provost candidates share visions, priorities in series of town halls

Dec 10, 2021 6:26 pm

The town halls took place between Nov. 30 and Dec. 10.

Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition-United Electrical Workers members Pat Wall and Rachel Epplin stand outside the Office of the Board of Trustees on Dec. 10, 2021, at Franklin Hall. A majority of IU’s graduate workers submitted union cards petitioning for a union vote.

IU graduate workers submit union cards to Board of Trustees, call for union election

Dec 10, 2021 6:24 pm

A majority of IU’s graduate workers submitted union cards petitioning for a union vote.

IU senior Katherine Brown shows her tattoo of the American Sign Language symbol for love Oct. 19 outside of Goodbody Hall. Brown said she might go fully deaf one day.

Being heard

Dec 9, 2021 3:16 pm

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the challenges the Deaf community faces daily.

Students walk on Dec. 7, 2021, along East Seventh Street in front of the IU Auditorium. An IU survey released by the university shows high amounts of substance and mental health issues among students.

Survey shows substantial alcohol and drug use among Indiana college students

Dec 8, 2021 6:50 pm

IU releases findings that show substance abuse and mental health issues among students.

IU junior Jordan Kaseff works in her apartment in a photo illustration Dec. 6, 2021. Seasonal depression often occurs at specific times of the year for many people, such as beginning in the fall and continuing during the winter months, according to Mayo Clinic.

IU students discuss difficulties of seasonal depression

Dec 8, 2021 8:00 am

Students describe their experiences and give their best tips on how to combat it.

Director Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story" will premiere Dec. 10, 2021.

COLUMN: Films coming out around finals you don’t want to miss

Dec 7, 2021 5:43 pm

The winter season is packed with films coming out.

A student studies Dec. 6, 2021, in the Indiana Memorial Union. Final exams for the fall semester are scheduled to begin Monday.

IU students, faculty share how to overcome finals week

Dec 7, 2021 5:25 pm

Students said it’s important to find the balance between studying and relaxing.

A street sign for Jordan Avenue is seen April 22, 2021. The IU Board of Trustees approved renaming the university-owned stretch of Jordan Avenue to Eagleson Avenue Friday.

IU-owned section of Jordan Avenue to be renamed Eagleson Avenue

Dec 3, 2021 5:18 pm

IU Board of Trustees dedicated the new name in honor of the Eagleson family.

IU junior Madison Smith holds a burning candle Dec. 2, 2021, in Dunn Meadow at the vigil in honor of the victims of the Red Zone, the period of the fall semester before Thanksgiving break where more than 50% of sexual assaults occur. Smith said she was assaulted during the Red Zone last year. "It sucks knowing that you're a statistic, but it also makes you feel a little bit less alone," Smith said.

Shatter the Silence members honor red zone survivors of sexual assault at Thursday vigil

Dec 2, 2021 11:07 pm

The red zone is the time from August to November when more than half of college sexual assaults occur.

Mackenzie, a 3-year-old pit bull terrier mix, wears his service dog vest June 20, 2018, in Walnut Creek, California. Balance Week, a weeklong event put on by student organization Balance at Kelley, will be Monday through Thursday and include an event with service dogs.

Students can de-stress with service dogs during a week of wellness practice

Dec 2, 2021 9:13 pm

The dogs will be at Hodge Hall from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Wednesday.

‘Emotional maturity is the new sexy’: Kinsey Institute study reveals shift in dating

Dec 1, 2021 7:05 pm

Survey results found singles are more interested in meaningful relationships after COVID-19.

Students march on Nov. 19, 2021, along North Jordan Avenue in support of survivors of sexual assault.

Total sexual assault reports surpass 2020 as of Dec. 1

Dec 1, 2021 6:07 pm

There has been a 6.8% increase in sexual assault reports this year since 2020.

A person dressed as Krampus with glowing red eyes holds a giant stick Dec. 2, 2017, at the Krampus Rampage and Bazaar. Bloomington’s Annual Krampus Rampage and Bazaar, the largest Krampus event in North America will end 5 p.m. Saturday in downtown Bloomington after a decade, according to a Bloomington Krampus organization press release.

Bloomington to celebrate the final Krampus Rampage and Bazaar

Nov 30, 2021 6:26 pm

Bloomington’s Annual Krampus Rampage and Bazaar will end Saturday after a decade.

Students walk out of McNutt Quad, Oct. 4, 2021. Resident assistant applications are due at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 1, 2021.

RA applications are open and due Dec. 1

Nov 30, 2021 2:38 pm

Many conditions must be met before a student becomes an RA.

Students march at Nov. 19, 2021, along North Jordan Avenue in support of survivors of sexual assault. The demonstration was organized by Shatter the Silence and Students Against Reproductive Restraints.

IU students march to support sexual assault survivors Friday

Nov 19, 2021 10:20 pm

Shatter the Silence and Students Against Reproductive Restraints organized the survivor-led march.

Phi Kappa Tau's house is seen Sept. 3, 2020, on Third Street. All organizational activities have been put on hold at Phi Kappa Tau since Nov. 11.

Phi Kappa Tau placed on cease and desist effective Nov. 11

Nov 18, 2021 11:41 am

IU has suspended all organization activities for the fraternity.

An "‘I’m Here’" card hangs on a door on Nov. 15, 2021, at a dorm room in Wilkie Quad. Students staying on campus for Thanksgiving should tape signs to their doors to alert maintenance that they are inside.

International students stay on empty campus during Thanksgiving break

Nov 15, 2021 3:58 pm

All students who plan to stay on campus over break must register with RPS.

Kilroy's on Kirkwood is located at 502 E. Kirkwood Ave. Kilroy’s Sports and Kilroy’s on Kirkwood will conduct sexual assault bystander intervention trainings Sunday afternoon, according to a press release.

Kilroy’s Sports to host free sexual assault bystander trainings Sunday afternoon

Nov 12, 2021 9:23 pm

The training sessions will be at Kilroy’s Sports Bar and open to the public.

IU sophomore Darian Belcher shows her stress while studying Oct. 25, 2021, at the Radio-Television Building. Halfway through the semester, students have said being back in-person helped them with their academics and mental health.

IU students say in-person classes this semester helped their mental health

Nov 11, 2021 4:20 pm

An IU freshman said she benefits from seeing professors in person.

Counseling and Psychological Services counselors Sierra Schaidle and Melissa Anderson speak with psychologist Kat Hayes during a self-care event Nov. 10, 2021, in the Tudor Room at the Indiana Memorial Union. The event was led by IU’s Center of Excellence for Women and Technology as part of its Empowerment Series.

Center of Excellence for Women and Technology leads self-care series

Nov 10, 2021 8:28 pm

The event featured three CAPS counselors discussing methods to cope with long-term stress.