Student Life

New MFA to start in fall 2014

By Kathrine Schulze · Thursday, Jan. 16,2014 11:56 p.m.

During a time when many schools are cutting back on their liberal arts programs, IU’s theater department is expanding to include a new masters program that teaches professional costume making design technology.

Student named 'Big Sister of the Year'

By Anicka Slachta · Thursday, Jan. 16,2014 12:44 a.m.

Two years after being matched with Stefany, now 12, Hannah Combs received the organization’s ultimate honor.

IUOA funding cut to $0 per semester

By Suzanne Grossman · Thursday, Jan. 16,2014 12:08 a.m.

IU’s Committee for Fee Review has voted to cut IU Outdoor Adventure’s funding to $0, and students will no longer receive discounts for trip expenses.

Hillel group visits Israel for birthright trip

By Dennis Barbosa · Tuesday, Jan. 14,2014 10:45 p.m.

Fifty-one IU students traveled to Israel with the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center during winter break.

Graduating in the red

By Sarah Zinn · Tuesday, Jan. 14,2014 12:28 a.m.

More than half of IU students in 2011 graduated with an average of $28,434 in debt, according to the Project on Student Debt.

Court rules warrantless dorm searches allowed

By Kate Starr · Sunday, Jan. 12,2014 10:33 p.m.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit gave the final ruling on Zachary Medlock v. the Trustees of Indiana University on Dec. 30, 2013.

Campus thieves take advantage of winter break

By Angela Hawkins · Friday, Jan. 10,2014 12:42 a.m.

Every year when students return home for break, thieves take advantage of the relatively empty campus to break into buildings, offices and dormitories. IU saw six cases of theft during winter break.

Gender-blind rooming options available in fall

By Danielle Castonzo · Thursday, Jan. 9,2014 4:29 p.m.

RPS will offer gender-blind housing next year-- meaning opposite sexes can room together.

Campus employees hindered by snowstorm

By Suzanne Grossman · Thursday, Jan. 9,2014 4:07 p.m.

IU's campus closed for two consecutive days, the first time in over 20 years.

Kelley students win language competition

By Sara Boyle · Monday, Dec. 16,2013 12:08 a.m.

Three students in the Kelley School of Business won first place in the Spanish-language division of the Business Language Case Competition at Brigham-Young University. Junior Paul Gilson and seniors Nathan Lohrmann and Brianna Terrell brought home a trophy and $2,000 prize from the competition in Provo, Utah.

Study reveals gender bias in scientific fields

By Sarah Zinn · Monday, Dec. 16,2013 12:05 a.m.

A new study led by Sugimoto and the IU School of Informatics and Computing found that barriers to women in the ranks of science is not an issue of the past. Women were underrepresented 30 to 70 percent globally in authorship of academic publications.

Kelley without Borders pairs international, domestic students

By Matt Bloom · Sunday, Dec. 15,2013 11:58 p.m.

The group’s new one-on-one program facilitates a cross-cultural experience by matching pairs of domestic and international students.

Program Liaisons provide students event info

By Kathrine Schulze · Monday, Dec. 9,2013 10:15 p.m.

The Program Liaisons aims to boost participation in campus events and centralize information for students to get a full college experience.

Campus groups reduce finals stress

By Amanda Marino · Monday, Dec. 9,2013 10:09 p.m.

As final exams draw closer, organizations across campus will be offering ways for students to relieve stress throughout dead week.

IUSF, Union Board show Little 500 film for freshmen

By Torie Schumacher · Sunday, Dec. 8,2013 11:12 p.m.

The IU Student Foundation, Union Board and the Office of First-Year Experience Programs introduced IU freshmen to a long-standing IU tradition with the launch of their “Breaking Away” viewing party program Sunday. The viewing party served as a freshmen introduction to the annual Little 500 bicycle race, the largest college intramural event in the country.

La Casa community celebrates Parranda

By Matt Bloom · Sunday, Dec. 8,2013 11:07 p.m.

Almost 200 members of IU’s Hispanic and Latino community gathered in the Neal-Marshall Black Cultural Center’s Grand Hall Saturday afternoon to celebrate the cultural tradition of Parranda Navideña.

Union Board director spots finalized today

By Torie Schumacher · Thursday, Dec. 5,2013 11:53 p.m.

Sophomore Michael Zak was on his way to the library on Nov. 18 when he received a call from a current Union Board director.

Study reveals veteran trends

Thursday, Dec. 5,2013 11:49 p.m.

A recent report revealed major differences between veteran and service member students and traditional students among undergraduates at four-year universities.

Student foundation awards $50,000 grant to students

Thursday, Dec. 5,2013 11:46 p.m.

The IU Student Foundation awarded the fall 2013 Metz Grant to three student initiatives last month for their efforts in activism and philanthropy.

Independent council offers social, philanthropic opportunities for non-greeks

By Tori Lawhorn · Tuesday, Dec. 3,2013 10:59 p.m.

The Independent Council, a student philanthropy organization, reached a milestone this semester, increasing its membership by 60 percent due to extensive tabling and self-promotion. IC offers women the social and philanthropic opportunities of greek life without the greek letters.

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