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'HIS TALENT WAS JUST UNDENIABLE' Ed Schwartzman celebrates the memory of his son through music

By Ruth Cronin rmcronin@iu.edu | @RuthCronin6

Photos by Goodman Murphy-Smith goomurph@iu.edu

Gables Bagels owner Ed Schwartzman cracks a joke in the tight quarters of the back of his store on a Tuesday morning. Richie Bowling, his business partner, scoops homemade chive cream cheese from a mixer. A buzz can be heard in the background.

“My bagels are ready,” Ed says. But these aren’t just any bagels. Inspired by his first job at a bagel shop in Queens, Ed found a way to bring New York bagels to Bloomington. Gable's Bagels are 95% cooked, before being overnight shipped from New York to Ed, bringing the East Coast bagel experience to Indiana.

By 8 a.m., Ed begins to package four dozen fresh bagels into a black warmer, separating the asiago cheese from the everything bagels — something Ed says shows you know what you’re doing.

He climbs into his black Kia Telluride and plugs the bagel warmer into the car. His 12-year-old daughter’s soccer gear is still in the backseat from the weekend.

Ed pulls into the Audi dealership on Third Street, greeting everyone with a smile and handshake. After getting their names, he tells them “I’m Ed Schwartzman from Gables Bagels”.

He sets bags of fresh bagels and cream cheese down in the lobby.

“You didn’t have to do this,” general manager Craig Smith said in response to the free breakfast.

“You didn't have to do what you did either,” Ed smiles back.

The previous week, Ed was struggling to get his pontoon boat out of the water in Lake Monroe — a task he always took on alone. A red trailer sat next to him on the ramp, and he hoped that its owner would be able to help him when they arrived. Finally, he saw a candy apple red boat coming in. He offered its driver, Craig, all the help he could possibly use, for any small amount of help he could give in return.

“One good turn deserves another,” Ed said as he left the dealership.

• • •

In his car, Ed pulls up Spotify. Ben Schwartzman is his most recently played artist. He plugs in his auxiliary cord and smiles as Ben’s face on the cover of his album “Falling Star” lights up the screen

on his radio. Ben is Ed’s son. After battling depression and bipolar disorder, Ben died by suicide 15 years ago at 19 years old. Ben started playing music at open mics in coffee shops when he was 15 years old. He carried his guitar with him everywhere, Ed said. Ed listens intently, staring forward as he sings the lines of every song, before Ben even sings it.

When the song “Freakin” comes on Ed cups his hands around his mouth and begins to make a loud trumpet sound with his mouth. Every note matches the song.

“I was really mad he didn’t let me play this on the song because he and I used to hand trumpet all the time,” Ed said with a melancholic smile.

Next, the song “Big Man” plays — a nickname Ben called his father. The song however, is about God. Ed says the lyrics before they play: “Big man up in the sky, when is my time to die?”

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IU mourns death of faculty and academic affairs vice provost

By Gentry Keener gekeener@iu.edu

Kimberly

Geeslin,

a professor of Spanish and Portuguese in the College of Arts and Sciences and the vice provost for faculty and academic affairs, died Wednes-

day night according to an email sent to faculty from IU

Provost Rahul Shrivastav

“Kim was an incredibly talented and generous colleague, a welcome resource for faculty and staff, and a strong advocate for women and underrepresented populations at IU and in higher education,” Shrivastav said in the email. After serving for five

years as associate vice provost for IU faculty and academic affairs, Geeslin started her role as vice provost for the same office in December 2022.

According to the email, Geeslin held multiple IU leadership positions, including six years as associate chair and interim chair in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and eight

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years as director of the program in Hispanic linguistics. Geeslin also served as the director of the Initiative for the Advancement of Women Faculty, a faculty resource, starting in 2021. “She often spoke of kindness as a guiding principle in her life, and we all benefited from that perspective both in her professional and personal interactions,” Shrivastav said

in the email. “Our thoughts and support are with Kim's family, friends, and community members impacted by this loss. She will be deeply missed.”

The email said those needing mental health support can use resources provided for faculty and staff, available through the SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program. Students who need sup-

port can reach out to mental health professionals at Counseling and Psychological Services or submit a care referral for themselves or a peer in need of support.

The IDS is putting together an obituary for Kimberly Geeslin. If you have any memories or information about Geeslin that you would like to share, please contact us at news@ idsnews.com.

"Look at the gift this kid left us."

— Ed Schwartzman

Proposed bills in Indiana House and Senate target transgender youth

By Natalie Fitzgibbons natfitzg@iu.edu | @NatalieFitz9

With the Indiana 2023 legislative session underway, Indiana lawmakers have introduced several House bills and Senate bills which target transgender youth. These bills would prohibit or restrict gender-affirming care for minors in health care and the education system. Similar bills have been passed in previous sessions; for example, Indiana House Bill 1041, which pro-

Denny’s on Walnut closes

By Olivia Franklin orfrankl@iu.edu | @ Livvvvv_5

The Denny’s located at 2160 N. Walnut St. permanently closed Jan. 23.

Denny’s, which is an American diner-style restaurant chain, has been in Bloomington for around 40 years. Server Tory McCraw — who managed the floor at Denny’s for two years off and on — said she was not informed why it closed but said the business was in extreme debt.

“There was a discussion for a few months that we may be getting new owners but didn’t know when, or if we did, what they were going to do,” McCraw said. “We were not getting any business and it just kept slowing down with less and less customers.”

McCraw said she was working Jan. 22 when the general manager came in and said there was a meeting with the new owners on Monday and all employees were required to be there.

hibits transgender women and girls from participating in female K-12 sports, was passed in 2022.

“Bills that aim to ban essential medical care for transgender youth are part of a coordinated, hatedriven campaign to push trans people out of public life,” ALCU of Indiana Advocacy Strategist Kit Malone said in an email statement. “This is evidence-based and individualized care that can often be life-saving. Bills such as these violate the rights

of parents and families to make decisions about their children’s health. Young people who are trans need support and affirmation, not to be a political target.”

IU senior Sophie Kaelble, a transgender woman, said these bills, if passed, will be harmful for transgender youth and transgender individuals as a whole.

“Trans people are at disproportionately high risk of suicide, but that risk goes down drastically if there is familiar and friends sup-

port of them being trans and their transition,” she said. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, transgender individuals are nearly four times as likely to experience depression and suicidal tendencies than cisgender individuals. Kaelble said she thinks these proposed bills and similar bills contribute to the culture of transphobia. Those interested in contacting their legislators regarding the bills can do so

through the ALCU’s messaging system. Health Care Here are some of the bills that would affect transgender youth in the health care system.

Indiana House Bill 1220, House Bill 1231 and Senate Bill 480 would prohibit a physician or other practitioner from knowingly performing gender transition procedures for minors. These procedures include changing the gender of a minor or delaying puberty.

Indiana family commits gift to study gun violence

Colin Cunningham cunnicol@iu.edu

In 1977, Otto Meisenheimer was killed in a random act of violence at an arcade in Mount Prospect, Illinois. He was killed by a local teen at point-blank range with a .22-caliber revolver that the teen acquired. The teen also injured three other customers and a manager.

Forty-five years later, the Meisenheimer family of Indiana has committed a significant gift to the IU School of Public Health to establish the Otto Meisenheimer Center for the Prevention of Gun Violence, according to an IU News article.

Jon Macy, the interim assistant dean for graduate education and associate professor at the school, said that the fully-realized gift will enable IU to become a national leader in gun violence prevention. Once the center is established, the school will look to invest resources to maximize support for Hoosiers and beyond, Macy said.

“If we could understand the reasons why people have guns, how people are using them, why they’re using them — we could prevent a lot of unnecessary illness, injuries, suffering and death from guns,” Macy said.

Macy said that the center is meant to kickstart gun violence research activities.

“For decades, research on gun violence prevention has been really lacking,” Macy said.

Paul Helmke, an IU professor at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and former president and CEO of the Brady Center/Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, said that he is excited about the Meisenheimer family’s gift since there are few places in the country that conduct gun violence research.

“With gun violence, all we do is say, ‘Oh what a horrible thing. Our hearts and prayers are there.’ And then we do nothing,” Helmke said. “When you see as many people dying daily in this country from gun violence and being injured daily in this country from gun violence, we ought to do something about it.”

Helmke said private gifts to study gun violence are significant for creating change, because research on gun violence at the federal level is limited. He referred to the Dickey Amendment, the Tiahrt Amendments and the Protection for Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. All pieces of legislation create obstacles for those in gun violence

research in terms of receiving funding and reporting liabilities when crimes have been committed respectively.

Helmke said the case for change is difficult without having research on sources of weapons or the ability to sue gun manufacturers and gun dealers.

“It’s hard to make the case for change: that background checks make a difference, that regulating gun shows better make a difference, that banning certain kind of weapons or certain kind of ammunition magazines makes a difference unless you can have research,” Helmke said.

Bob Nolan, the executive director of development at the school, said they are working to appoint faculty at the center.

“We are excited about the possibility of having faculty who will be dedicated to doing research on gun violence: both homicide and suicide,” Nolan said. “I think it’s something that could be very impactful not only for the university but for the state of Indiana and for the country as a public health issue.”

The school is starting to talk to foundations, philanthropists and other investors interested in researching gun violence preven-

tion. Nolan said that the school is thankful for the Meisenheimer family’s commitment to the issue of gun violence.

“It’s something that’s affected them personally, and it’s something that they’re very passionate about and we’re grateful for them stepping up to provide this commitment of resources for us to do important work in this area,” Nolan said.

He said people can gift to the Otto Meisenheimer Prevention of Gun Violence Research Fund. The school is constantly looking for ways to remain active in the community.

“By 7 a.m. Monday morning, my phone was blowing up from other employees saying that they were already taking the sign down and that they are being told we are permanently shut down,” McCraw said. McCraw said she was not surprised about Denny’s closing because the business had been going downhill for the last few years.

“It’s very unfortunate because it was a great place, but due to the lack of management and employees, it just wasn’t appealing for people to feel comfortable to eat a family meal,” McCraw said.

Second suspect arrested in Smithville shooting

By Carter DeJong cadejong@iu.edu | dejong_carter

A second suspect, Edward Deckard, was arrested Monday in connection with the Jan. 23 shooting in Smithville that sent a man to the hospital with two gunshot wounds.

According to a release from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Deckard allegedly brought detectives to the 8000 block of Strain Ridge Road where a loaded 12-gauge shotgun was located in a brush pile.

Deckard has been charged with attempted murder, robbery and criminal recklessness, according to the release.

Another suspect, Gary Robertson, was arrested on Jan. 23 and charged with robbery, criminal recklessness, possession of methamphetamine and resisting law enforcement.

The shooting victim called 911 to report that two people were breaking into his vehicle, according to a Jan. 23 release from MCSO. He was shot when he opened his back door to confront the suspects.

By Marissa Meador marnmead@iu.edu | @ Marissa_Meador

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MCCSC TVs elicit conflicting feedback

By Isabella Vesperini isvesp@iu.edu | twitter?

Originally installed to provide support for absent students, MCCSC teachers and students say the recent implementation of Microsoft Teams TVs in classrooms evokes mixed emotions and responses across the district.

Alexis Harmon, director of educational technology and communication, said MCCSC first announced in a daily email to parents at the start of the 2021-22 school year that Bloomington High School South would begin hosting Microsoft Teams meetings in class for absent students.

MCCSC installed 50 TVs that connect to Microsoft Teams last year at BHSS, 50 at Bloomington High School North, seven at Jackson Creek Middle School, two at Clear Creek Elementary School and two at the Academy for Science and Entrepreneurship. The remaining TVs were distributed at a couple other elementary schools, Harmon said.

“It was a response to ensure that students were not losing access to too much instruction and learning,”

Harmon said.

Harmon said MCCSC decided to install most of the TVs in each high school to help upperclassmen earn the credits they need to graduate. The technology board thought that dual-credit and language classes could benefit from the TVs because there are a limited number of teachers available for these subjects.

The district may install TVs in more schools as they begin to observe the impact on students, Harmon said. Implementing more technology could promote the ongoing conversation about making a full education accessible.

However, because it is such a recent development, she said it will take time and practice to find the best use of the technology for students and teachers.

“There’s weariness around it too,” Harmon said. “We have teachers who love it, and we have teachers who don’t.”

While virtual participation is encouraged, Harmon said those who attend class through live sessions are still counted absent because of state regulations for attendance. Harmon described the attendance regulations as a gray area.

Harmon said the implementation of TVs costs approximately $7500 per classroom. The equipment includes a mounted TV, a security camera, a touch screen panel device, and a computer that runs the necessary software.

BHSS seniors Adrianna Waterford and Charlie Rudd said the TVs could have been convenient at the beginning of the pandemic, but they are not helpful anymore. They said MCCSC could have spent the money on tutoring, Wi-fi, teacher salaries or band and orchestra funding instead. Rudd said many students were confused when MCCSC first installed the TVs, but they eventually forgot about them. In fact, he said most teachers ignore them and do not encourage their use.

Waterford said her teachers have not been enthusiastic about the TVs, which have not improved their teaching in any way. They do not push or expect students to join the live sessions if they are not

feeling well enough to.

Paul Farmer, Teachers Association president and district instructional coach for MCCSC, said the general sentiment among teachers towards this new technology is negative. Farmer said teachers are rarely engaging with the TVs during physics labs, art classes and tests.

“It serves no purpose whatsoever, but we’re being told we have to use it, and that doesn’t make any sense,” Farmer said.

Recording classes, he said, also raises privacy concerns for students who do not want their pictures taken and put on social media. Once each live recording is posted on Canvas, control over where it is seen diminishes because anyone could be on the other side of the screen watching.

Farmer said students are less likely to volunteer and ask questions in class if they are being recorded. The recordings also discourage students from attending class in person because they can watch the recording later,

even though most do not.

TVs are forcing teachers to alter their teaching methods, he said. They cause teachers to waste time and energy trying to set up broadcasts and technology, leading them to spend less time supporting students. Farmer defines this situation as “sit and get pedagogy,” which involves getting information fed to students through lecture-style classes. He discourages teachers from reverting to this because research shows it has not worked.

However, Farmer said there are times when using the TVs is pedagogically appropriate, such as in lecturestyle, language and special education classes because TVs can be helpful to go over missed content. The overarching goal should be to make the students the center of the operation.

“Technology should not drive instruction, students should,” Farmer said. “You need to ask the question, what is driving this.”

Abby Gray, BHSS Span-

ish teacher and World Languages department chair, said the TVs are tedious but not necessarily hard to use. She uploads recordings of every class even if no one is absent to provide additional support to students, but she does not show students on video without their consent.

“It’s saving me a lot of time explaining things when first they can watch the video, and then I can help them,” Gray said.

Gray said the technology shifts the responsibility to the students to enhance take more control over their learning experience. However, she also said many absent students do not watch the recordings, and some people are unhappy with the TVs because it seems like a lot of work.

The TVs are not equitable for all subjects because teaching styles differ, and not all teachers have TVs or the same opportunity to support absent students, Gray said.

Lisa Parker, BHSS Calculus I and finite teacher, said

the TVs are a way to adjust to changing times and help students succeed. Even though she is not yet sure if the TVs will accomplish this, she said teachers want students to get the education they deserve.

“A live interaction of a classroom is also really a good option to stay current and up to date if you’re not able to be here,” Parker said. “If we have the resources, and we have the opportunities to try, then it’s to the benefit of the student we should try.”

While some students, like BHSS senior Marin Jacobs, use the live sessions as a tool when sick, others are more like BHSS sophomore Tristan Farris, who said he did not need them or find them useful.

BHSS senior Max Arterberry said the TVs can be useful for those who are sick at home, but the attendance policy deters students from connecting.

“There’s really no incentive to go online if you are absent because you are still going to be marked as ab-

Bloomington to celebrate Black History Month

By Marissa Meador marnmead@iu.edu | @ Marissa_Meador

This year, the city’s Black History Month theme is Black Innovation, which aims to celebrate the inventions and contributions of Black innovators throughout history. The month’s signature events include a market, essay contest and gala, but the month will be filled with many other events taking place at IU or around town.

Black Market Black Market on Feb. 11 in City Hall, located on 401 N. Morton St., will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is an opportunity for blackowned businesses and black artists to sell goods in an affirming space.

The market is an homage to the original Black Market, a brick-and-mortar store created in the fall of 1968 by Black IU student Clarence

Turner to sell goods from Africa or made by African Americans. The shop was fire-bombed by a man with Ku Klux Klan ties in December of that year, and the city transformed the vacant lot into People’s Park.

Essay Contest and Reception

On Feb. 16, the Black History Month Commission will award high school, middle school and elementary school winners of an essay contest at Fairview Elementary with a reception beginning at 6 p.m. and the program beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The essay follows this month’s theme, Black Innovation, and asks students to write about how Black innovators, creators and change agents contributed to society. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 6.

Black History Month Gala

The Black History Month

Gala will cap off the month on Feb. 25 at the Woolery Mill, located at 2250 W. Sunstone Dr., with food, music and dancing. The gala will begin with a reception and silent auction at 6 p.m. with the program starting at 7 p.m. Tickets for the gala are $60 and can be purchased at the Buskirk-Chumley Box Office.

There are several other events this month, including Neal-Marshall Night at the IU vs Michigan women’s basketball game on Feb. 16, Vinyl Friday on Feb. 17 and a Black Knowledge Bowl on Feb. 22. More events and details can be found on Bloomington’s Black History Month calendar.

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A former city of Bloomington Gala celebrating Black History Month is shown. There will be food, music and dancing at the Black History Month Gala on Feb. 25, 2023, at the Woolery Mill, located at 2250 W. Sunstone Dr.

National Kappa Sigma headquarters reinstates IU chapter

By Lily Marks lilmarks@iu.edu

After five years of development, the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs announced their partnership with University College Dublin on Jan. 13. The partnership will allow students to study and earn a master's of arts management and cultural policy in Bloomington and Dublin, Ireland in two years.

Director of the arts administration program at O’Neill Karen Gahl-Mills

says this degree will connect two programs with long histories, prestigious faculty and successful alumnus in America and Europe.

“The whole point is to give students really invaluable insights on how cultural affairs is conducted around the world,” Gahl-Mills said. Students will spend their first year at IU taking courses in the fall and spring semester. In their second year, they will attend the University College Dublin with classes spanning over three semesters in the winter, spring and

summer.

“I hope for the students that this expands how they think about cultural affairs, how they think about arts management and expands their networks,” Gahl-Mills said.

Associate professor of art history and cultural policy at University College Dublin Emily Mark-Fitzgerald said the program aims to teach students about arts management through an American and European perspective, both of which have very different systems of cultural

policy and arts production.

“It's the first program of its kind in the U.S. or Europe and truly prepares students for international careers,” Mark-Fitzgerald said. “The work placement opportunities in both programs allow folks to gain practical experience in both countries with the support of faculty.”

Before Mark-Fitzgerald became a professor at University College Dublin, she graduated from IU in 2002 with a master’s of arts in arts administration. “I know from first-hand

experience that Dublin and Bloomington are both brilliant places to study and experience cultural life,” MarkFitzgerald said. “They're small, friendly, accessible, but also the home of worldclass cultural experiences. I'm thrilled that future students will be able to enjoy the same life-changing crosscultural experiences that I had.”

Senior lecturer in the cultural policy and arts administration program Ursula Kuhar recommends study abroad programs because of

the numerous benefits. Students can learn a new culture, learn a new language, how to be adaptable, gain a more global perspective in their field of study and the importance of intercultural communication.

“Participating in a study abroad program pushes you out of your comfort zone and students really come into their own,” Kuhar said. “You are often navigating a whole new way of life, new languages and customs and becoming quite self-reliant all at the same time.”

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An image of an empty classroom with a TV installed on the wall. Originally installed to provide further support for absent students, the Microsoft Teams TVs are causing confusion concerning technology’s overall purpose in the Monroe County School Corporation.

e never shared the lyrics of his songs with me,” Ed said. “I had to listen intently. He knew the lyrics would scare me. Truth is he had a plan. He knew what he was going to do, that he was checking out.”

When Ed drives, he loves to listen to Ben’s songs. However, Ed couldn’t bring himself to listen to his music.

For the 15 years following his son's death, Ed shared Ben’s music with everyone he could reach in the entertainment industry, including local filmmaker John Armstrong in 2017. Ed’s daughter, Hayley, said that she thinks Ed dedicated himself to Ben’s music as a way of coping with his death.

In 2021, Armstrong came to Ed with a surprise. He had shared Ben's demos with Airtime Studios, who cleaned up his records. When he went to listen to the music, Ed met local artist Zach Riddle, who was moved by Ben’s music and

“Hhelped put it on Spotify and Apple Music.

"One of my favorite byproducts of this is that I hadn’t listened to my son's music in years because it just killed me, and now, I listen to it with fresh ears,” Ed said. “I'm just blown away with the quality of it, his talent was just undeniable.”

Ed stares out at the pedestrians walking on the sidewalk ahead of him. He sees people with stories to tell and real struggles, just like Ben.

“He’s not singing about getting laid. He's not singing about cars,” Ed said. “I used to call his music open heart surgery. He’s literally opening up his heart, and it’s hard to listen to him.”

• • •

Ed walks back into the Gables, greeting customers with a smile as his cheerful voice fills the room. Ed knows if he doesn’t give customers a fun upbeat experience, they won’t come back. Although, his excitement is not a facade.

“Ed’s happy place is

meeting everyone,” Jaimie Schwartzman, Ed’s wife, said. “He’s beyond extraverted. There’s an extra level to him being outgoing, and it's not fake. It's not for business or a show. It's truly who he is.”

A woman steps up to the register, ordering a bagel sandwich with pepper jack cheese.

“I can tell you like a little kick, so I’m going to throw on some of my jalapeno cream cheese, okay?” Ed says to the woman.

In his spot behind the counter, Ed continues to give his recommendations to every order, applying his New York expertise and homemade shmears to each bagel.

“Trust me,” he tells people, and they do.

• • •

In both of his stores Ed banters joyfully with everyone he encounters. He loves asking people where they’re from, what brings them to town, or what the students are studying.

Chatting with the people in his restaurants, Ed’s an-

swer to the frequently asked question of how many kids he has, varies depending on the situation. When he feels the time and place is right, Ed shares Ben’s story with his customers. Jaimie believes that this feeling Ed gets is a God moment.

“We have had these crazy encounters that you wouldn't even believe, where not even knowing someone's situation and the impact he's having on them, he has shared the story and unknowingly later someone comes back and says, ‘I think you saved my life that night’,” Jaimie Schwartzman said.

Ed is also invested in his employees’ lives. One thing Jaimie admires about Ed is he never fails to match the same expectations he has of his workers.

“If you come in, you’ll see it in the way we all interact with each other,” sophomore employee Aeriana Weigand said. “I’ve never worked in an environment where the owners themselves have facilitated that family-oriented staff. It makes a really big difference in the quality of

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Weigand met Ed her freshman year at IU when she took a semester off school for mental health reasons. She began working as a cashier at Buffalouie’s, saw Gables Bagels start as a ghost kitchen out of Buffalouie’s during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, she works at both stores.

“I’m bipolar as well, which is what Ben suffered from, and he has consistently taken the time to make sure that I’m doing okay and that he can relate to me in that way,” Weigand said.

“Really with any of his employees, he’s not scared to be genuine and open about his life and give any advice that he can to people. I've honestly never seen or met anyone like Ed.”

Mental health is close to Ed’s heart, and his intention with Ben’s music was never to make a penny. Ed contacted Centerstone, a nonprofit focused on mental health care and addiction rehab. While Ed has no idea if money will be made, any cent of profit will go to its

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“Look at the gift this kid left us, let's do something with it," Ed said. "In the worst case we have a concert.”

• • •

Ed is passionate about the delicious New Jersey bagels he grew up eating with his family, but his mission is more than bagels. He wants to leave a positive legacy.

“Folks, thanks so much for joining us, we appreciate your business,” Ed says to customers walking out.

Another day of business comes to a close, and Ed gets back into his car to head home to his family. Ben’s music plays, and the telluride remains full of soccer gear. Ed makes the most of the challenges and opportunities in his life. He shares Ben’s story, smiles every time someone orders a salt bagel — his dad's favorite, and takes on each day with positivity and compassion.

“The only guarantee is that there’s no guarantees,” Ed says.

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DANNY’S DIATRIBES

The devastating impact of car-dependent infrastructure

Danny William (they/them) is a freshman studying media. They admit their bias in this article with the confession that they really, really dislike driving.

The world is now built for cars. You can see it across the country — what were once condensed cities have ballooned into exponentially larger expanses of suburbs and strip malls. Acres of land are transformed into hostile gray parking lots, all for the unrelenting dominance of the automobile.

Admittedly, cars are extremely convenient. They allow us to travel efficiently and on our own time. However, our dependence on cars is a devastating trend. In the pursuit of the perfect world for the

car, we have made an imperfect one for ourselves.

Large roads are detrimental to the planet. Roads and large numbers of cars pollute the environment and harm animals who live nearby. Along with this, noise and light pollution negatively impact humans and wildlife alike.

Furthermore, cars are physically dangerous to the people who operate them. In 2020, there were 13.2 vehicle deaths per 100,000 people in Indiana.

Sure, it’s a passé platitude; we’ve all seen the horrific crash videos that they show us in driver’s ed. But it’s seriously odd that everyone is expected to accept that the vehicle we drive daily can cause our un-

timely demise at any moment.

Surely the solution to this is simply to encourage public transportation usage. But that’s if you even have access to it.

Forty-five percent of Americans have no access to transit. Anecdotally, growing up in a rural area displayed this lack of public transportation to me. Going into town? Drive. Hanging out at the mall? Drive. Buying groceries? Drive, drive, drive.

Formerly, more people commuted to work using publicly available transportation. In 1970, 9% of workers commuted. In 2021, it was just 5%.

The growth of the American suburb has pushed more people into the outskirts of the city and away from what

transportation is left. More people now drive to work. This creates a greater need for large roads to facilitate these drivers. Where these roads are placed is not an exact science. Their construction is advanced by humans, who are subject to the same biases that all humans face. And this means that roads can be used as a political tool to harm marginalized communities.

Historically, roads have been used to create racial boundaries. As the interstate highway system grew in the 1950s, highways were often strategically built to crush communities of color. We can even see this here in Indiana, where residents of Indianapolis’s historically Black Indiana

Avenue were pushed out by the construction of I-65 and I-70. Along with this, car-centric areas are just ugly. Walking down to the College Mall in Bloomington one day, I was struck with how much natural beauty faded as I left campus. I was suddenly surrounded by antagonistic, dull asphalt and multitudes of cars screaming past me at 40 miles per hour. It seemed like the whole area was built to encourage me to leave as soon as possible.

How can we solve these issues? Simple: focus on the people.

Emphasizing the pedestrian over the car allows for a better city environment for everyone. Cities and towns across the globe, including

Bloomington, have started implementing pedestrianonly streets to great success. Introducing more pedestrianfocused spaces increases economic wealth, happiness and access to transportation.

As author Edward Abbey says somewhat sarcastically in his book “The Monkey Wrench Gang,” “The engineer’s dream is a model of perfect sphericity, the planet Earth with all irregularities removed, highways merely painted on a surface smooth as glass.” If steps against our car-dominant society aren’t taken soon, “just one more lane” will soon turn into a fully paved world, just as Abbey states.

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LENS COLUMN

Growing pains: eating ice cream in winter

Audrey Vonderahe (she/her)

is a sophomore studying journalism and criminal justice.

A week ago, I was asked to share a “hot take” that I stand by. An unsavory opinion I hold dear to my heart. "I still like eating ice cream in the winter,” I said. It was vulnerable, but safe enough to get some nods of agreement, I thought.

ILLUSTRATION BY JULIETTE ALBERT

Beyond the Amazon storefront: the harmful effects of overconsumption

Leila Faraday (she/her) is a freshman studying policy analysis.

Darcy McQueeny, a 21-year-old social media influencer and college student, stands next to a pile of mazon packages taller than her in a video posted last Friday titled “Massive Amazon Haul.” She boasts 1.2 million followers on TikTok as of Jan. 30.

“Everything can be found in my Amazon storefront in the recently bought list,” she explains in her video before opening the packages, which include products ranging from four different kinds of shaped ice cube trays to a makeup brush set.

“Haul” videos like this and young, female lifestyle and beauty influencers like McQueeny are common on TikTok and have dedicated audiences of similar demographics. Popular creators often have affiliate links, like an Amazon storefront, in their account bio.

Amazon, which generated $469.82 billion in revenue in 2021, created the storefront as part of their Amazon influencer program. The program allows social media creators with a significant following to advertise products across their accounts and direct followers to purchase said products on their Amazon storefront. When people buy from an influencer’s storefront, the

influencer makes a commission. McQueeny’s page has categories such as “College Necessities” with 147 items listed and “Recently Bought” which has over 150 items listed.

It is not surprising to see this rise in companies using influencer marketing to advertise their products toward primarily young women, given that women have been shown to make between 70% and 80% of all consumer purchasing decisions, according to Forbes.

While consumption has undoubtedly been a central component of many Americans' lives since the Industrial Revolution, the age of social media, especially TikTok, is giving way to an unprecedented level. Influencers like McQueeny post hauls and “Get ready with me” videos, usually showing off the products they are buying or being sent through company PR. On McQueeny’s haul video, most commenters are supportive and relate to her about the products she shows that they also bought or want to buy.

According to the Wall Street Journal in 2019, Americans were purchasing five times more clothing per person than they did 40 years ago. Additionally, Americans purchase environmentally harmful things like flights and factory-farmed red meat

at higher levels than those in other countries. The push to overconsume clothing, cosmetics, and household items that these influencers promote is exacerbating the devastating effects of climate change.

It cannot be ignored that the impacts of climate change and overconsumption, largely driven by wealthy countries like the U.S., tend to be felt the most by those living in historically exploited, less developed countries. Even within the U.S., it is those who are a part of the poorest communities who are most hurt by overconsumption habits. It is not globally sustainable for us to be consuming at such high levels.

Beyond the environmental impact of overconsumption is the increasing pressure it drives for young women living in a patriarchal, capitalistic society to achieve perfection.

According to a 2016 Girls’ Attitudes study done in the UK, 61% of girls between the ages of 11 and 21 said they felt the need to be perfect, and 80% felt their looks were the most important thing about them. These feelings and vulnerabilities make young women and girls the perfect targets for aggressive marketing and advertising.

Preying on many women’s desires to be more beautiful, more feminine and simply

more perfect, many companies advertise products for “problems” they created, usually pertaining to existing in one’s natural state. Take the fact that some girls are now shaving their faces with specialized facial razors to remove peach fuzz or the wide array of heavily scented intimate washes, lotions, perfumes and even period products available at your local drugstore. There seems to be no limit to how many products companies will push using the idea that women could always be doing more to improve their beauty and desirability.

As shown by the Amazon influencer program and other PR initiatives by brands, where they pay influencers to advertise, promote or even just display their products in social media pictures and videos, influencer marketing is expanding rapidly.

While this worrying trend of overconsumption being promoted through social media is certainly the fault of large corporations and the capitalistic pursuit of profit, those with consumption power, especially young women and girls, should be critical and thoughtful about which companies they support and which products they truly need to consume.

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My hot take about the cold treat was met with mixed reviews. Some mild agreement, some passionate objections. The other side contested that it’s too cold outside in winter months to enjoy ice cream. But the sole purpose of ice cream lies beyond its mere temperature and its capability to cure summer malaise.

It’s not just the temperature. It’s the flavor of the scoop that perches mightily atop a cone, or a bowl, and with some sprinkles if you’d like. Gummy worms and hot fudge have medicinal properties. Ice cream is sweet and it’s refreshing and I like it even when it’s cold outside. That must count for something. Doing what you like, doing what brings you joy, though it’s unpopular or out of season — it all must count for something.

It’s easy to become lost and feel flattened after a singular social media scroll. To begin to almost revere influencers and the products they endorse. To believe there is no other way to look or feel good than to buy that shirt. To listen to that music. To vacation in that spot. To get that cosmetic work done. To possess all the best things just like everyone else. Individuality is fighting a battle in 2023. But it hasn’t lost. It’s not going down without a fight.

I see it fighting every day when I walk to class. In the sea of walkers, I see the occasional roller-skater.

Amidst the uniformly black umbrellas, there’s one per block covered in stripes or polka dots. Waiting in lines on Friday night, there are cool shoes I’ve never seen before, gasping for life

among the Air Force 1s. It makes me smile.

It makes me smile to see people do what they like, what brings unabashed and loud joyfulness. I walk. I own a black umbrella. I wear Air Force 1s. I like all those things. But I try hard not to deploy them for conformity, for fear of rocking the boat. We all conform, but we have moments where our internal voice urges us to rebel in our own little ways. Maybe we should heed the voice.

Two days post-“hot take” roundtable, I went to dinner for my friend’s birthday, and we decided to cap the night with Hartzell’s ice cream. It was 24 degrees and windy. We forged on. I ordered cookie dough with sprinkles. A perfectly curated combination of vanilla and chocolate flavors plus the unrivaled joy of rainbow sprinkles. Something about them makes me feel like a kid again — in a good way.

As we sat huddled together at a table for warmth, we shoveled spoonfuls of cold into our mouths — gladly and willingly. We laughed and talked too loudly. The vanilla melted and the cookie dough chunks surfaced through the soupy mess of pink and green and blue color-bled sprinkles. It was still good. We shivered, but the sweetness prevailed.

We felt like little kids. In a good way.

We are human after all. We’re good and bad, collective and individual, influenced and unique. We can be all these things at different times of the day, or all at once. But when we’ve chosen our own way, the joy shows: in the roller skates, in the polka dot umbrellas, in the cool shoes and in the ice cream.

There are always people who want to take their own path. If they’re your people, they’ll want to do it alongside you. Stick to yourself. But love the brave ones you can huddle around a winter fire with, eating ice cream as it melts. abvonder@iu.edu

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LEILA’S

Indiana fends off upset-minded Rutgers, 91-68

By Will Foley wtfoley@iu.edu | @foles24

Prior to facing Rutgers Sunday afternoon, graduate guard Grace Berger had played fairly well since coming back from injury, but it hadn’t been anything special. However, Berger returned to All-American form in No. 6 Indiana women’s basketball’s 91-68 win over the Scarlet Knights, a sign that the best is yet to come for the star guard and the Hoosier squad.

“There are some times where I’m not as bouncy as I used to be or have the burst quite yet, but every single game I feel like I’m getting better,” Berger said after the win. “So, I’d say that I’m pretty close to being back to my old self.”

Entering the game with a 9-13 record, the unsuspecting Scarlet Knights came out swinging on the top-ranked Hoosiers. The two teams traded punches early in the first period, going shot for shot until Rutgers closed the frame with a 6-0 run, capitalizing on two Indiana turnovers to put the Hoosiers in a rare 5-point deficit.

“For us this afternoon, coming off such an emotional night the other night with our win against Ohio State,” head coach Teri Moren said after the game. “The flow and the rhythm felt like we were playing a little uphill this afternoon.”

Rutgers scored first out of the quarter break to extend its lead to 24-17, but an 11-0 run quickly put the Hoosiers back on top, capped off by a Berger steal-and-score

behind a roaring Assembly Hall crowd.

“The crowd keeps getting bigger and bigger,” junior guard Sydney Parrish said. “It’s kind of what’s keeping us going. It’s like the sixth person on the court with us.”

The fastbreak layup kickstarted a productive period for Berger, who soon after drilled a wide-open triple then converted a few mid-range jumpers, the last of which gave the Hoosiers a 9-point lead. Her 9-point, three-assist quarter led a 33-point frame for Indiana to give it a 50-42 halftime lead.

Rutgers continued to battle out of the half, but Berger poured on her scoring outburst in the third period. Rutgers freshman guard Kaylene Smikle hit a 3-pointer to start the frame and cut the deficit to five, but Berger responded with a three of her own, then her signature mid-range jumper to push Indiana’s lead to double digits.

The Scarlet Knights stayed in the contest, willing their way to keep the deficit under double digits, but Berger always had a response. She hit another jumper in the paint before nailing her third 3-pointer of the day on as many attempts, tying a career high for threes made in a game. By quarter’s end, the Hoosier star had 10 of the team’s 21 points in the third.

“Today, watching all of them, they looked great coming out of her hands,” Moren said about Berger’s career day from deep. “It’s something she’s certainly been focused on and working on.”

From a statistical standpoint, Berger’s day was mostly done, but her on-court presence created open opportunities for Indiana to pull away with the game. She connected with senior forward Mackenzie Holmes for a few buckets and the Hoosiers locked down defensively, holding the Scarlet Knights to 3-of-13 shooting in the final period.

“I think it’s just us challenging them. We felt like we were soft in the first half in terms of getting to

loose balls and rebounding,” Moren said. “I thought we finally in the third, and certainly in the fourth, did some really good things.”

Freshman guard Lexus Bargesser swatted a Smikle jumper and took it all the way for two, the exclamation point for Indiana’s 23-point win. Although it took longer than expected, the Hoosiers improved to 20-1 and reclaimed sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.

Berger finished with a stat line of 21 points, seven

assists and two rebounds and steals. Her points total marks a season high and her 9-of-11 shooting day — 81.8% — marks a career-high percentage on more than seven shooting attempts.

“Today, I thought, was Grace Berger day,” Moren said. “She looked for her shots, I thought she was aggressive, and we needed it because she had to carry us there for a little bit.”

“Grace Berger day” marked true, as she became the first Indiana basketball

player, men’s or women’s, to record 1,600+ points, 600+ assists and 500+ rebounds in a career.

Holmes matched Berger’s 21 points along with six rebounds, Parrish added 17 points and six rebounds and freshman guard Yarden Garzon contributed 14 points and four rebounds, including another efficient game from deep, making 4-of-6 triples.

Indiana’s win marks the eighth-straight season with 20 or more wins.

COLUMN: Is it too soon for No. 6 Indiana to look toward postseason?

By Matt Press mtpress@iu.edu | @MatthewPress23

They’ve had an answer for virtually every question imaginable. At each turn, challenges have been conquered. No. 6 Indiana women’s basketball’s 9168 walloping of Rutgers on Sunday afternoon was more than expected — but it left me pondering a very important philosophical question. Can the Hoosiers afford to start looking ahead to the regular season title and conference tournament?

I know the players’ answers. I know head coach Teri Moren’s answer. If I were donning the Cream and Crimson and stationed in front of a microphone for questions from the media after the game, I think I would know my answer too.

You can’t just outright say that some of the upcoming games seem like formalities, as much as some may want to. With No. 2 Ohio State’s continued unraveling, the Big Ten could be shaping up as a two-horse race between the Hoosiers and Iowa.

Indiana has two matchups with the Hawkeyes on the horizon — games that could certainly decide who

takes the regular season crown. While the players insisted that their focus is day to day, Moren noted a concern with her team’s lack of intensity in practice on Saturday.

“The flow, the rhythm for me felt like we were playing a little uphill this afternoon,” Moren said. “Inside of practice our focus wasn’t where it needed to be. Our staff, myself included, we have to do the job of leading this group. We can’t get ahead of ourselves.”

The hangover from a euphoric Thursday win over No. 2 Ohio State didn’t slow Indiana down against the Scarlet Knights, though.

Four players notched at least 14 points, and the offensive onslaught was guided by a masterful and vintage 21-point performance from graduate guard Grace Berger. It was the best she played since returning from a knee injury on Jan. 8. Plain and simple. Something that struck me in her previous outings over the last few weeks was a stark lack of fluidity. Her handle was a bit clanky, her shots just off, but the importance of her leadership was evident.

In Assembly Hall on Sunday, it all came togeth-

er. Not only did Berger lead the way in points and add seven assists for good measure, but the way in which she scored was noteworthy. Nine of her points came from shots beyond the arc, something that she is often hesitant to unleash.

With Berger performing as a lethal three-level scorer, Indiana’s offense goes from an efficient machine to spookily dangerous. Senior forward Mackenzie Holmes is building a growing case for National Player of the Year, and with a 4-6 outing from deep, freshman guard Yarden Garzon expanded her lead in Big Ten 3-point percentage.

Junior guard Sydney Parrish is a fan favorite and a voice of leadership on both ends of the floor, and fellow junior guard Chloe Moore-McNeil, despite providing a consistently comfortable presence on the ball and insatiable effort on defense, has been overshadowed by some of her teammates’ dominance.

Like I said, Sunday’s win was expected and there’s not a whole lot of analysis required in that department. Truthfully, I’m starting to tire of trying to twist phrases and find new ways

of saying this team is really good, but that’s the state of Indiana women’s basketball.

Regardless, I never cease to be impressed by the players’ confidence and chemistry — two intangibles that, at the outset of the season, figured to endure growing pains. After the game, Parrish said

that there’s such a belief in one another that she didn’t even think to chase an offensive board when Garzon let a shot fly.

“I’m so confident that Yarden or Grace or Sara (Scalia) are going to just knock down that shot,” Parrish said. “It’s really nice to have that confidence in our teammates.”

The flashiness and swagger on offense are starting to become the team’s identity. On defense, though, it’s that confidence and team-oriented mindset that generate so much success. Berger laughed when talking about the defensive efforts, saying that their philosophy and unity outshine a lack of individual talent.

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Senior guard Grace Berger looks to pass the ball Jan. 29, 2023. at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. The Hoosiers beat Rutgers 91-68.

No. 21 Indiana’s winning streak snaps at 5 games

By Evan Gerike egerike@iu.edu | @evangerike

For a team who spent the last five games cleaning up small mistakes and winning with solid defense, No. 21 Indiana men’s basketball underwhelmed against Maryland on Tuesday.

Indiana’s effort was lacking on both sides of the ball, and the same small mistakes that were absent in its victories were present Tuesday as the Hoosiers fell 66-55.

“We didn’t execute, and we didn’t make shots,” head coach Mike Woodson said after the game. “That’s a bad combination.”

Maryland allowed Indiana to hang around in the game, shooting just 34% from the field, but the Hoosiers couldn’t make enough

shots to pull themselves back. Indiana shot slightly better at 38% from the field but shot 32% in the second half and made just one of six 3-point attempts down the stretch.

The Terrapins had plenty of open looks from beyond the arc which they couldn’t capitalize on, shooting 5-for-22 from deep.

“We put so much pressure on our defense to get stops,” Woodson said. “They shoot 23% from three. You gotta think that you can win a game when that happens... We couldn't find any offense.”

More importantly, Maryland took advantage of Indiana’s fouling woes. The Hoosiers, who entered Tuesday night having allowed the most free throws in the

Big Ten, were whistled for 20 fouls, eight more than the Terrapins.

Maryland, in response, made 25 of 29 attempts from the charity stripe. Indiana was 10-for-12 from the line, a 15-point swing in an 11-point game.

“This team shoots a lot of free throws here at home, and it was obvious again tonight,” Woodson said. “And you look at the stat sheet, I see 29 to 12. Come on man. It's two physical teams. It can't be that lopsided.”

At halftime, Indiana looked lost on the court.

Maryland pressed and used a zone defense to shut down senior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis, who finished the day with 18 points and 20 rebounds. The 20-board effort was both the third of his ca-

reer and this month, and he grabbed his 1,000th career rebound in the first half.

The Hoosiers couldn’t buy a bucket, finishing the half making just one of their last seven shots.

Indiana turned the ball over seven times in the first half and Maryland was able to capitalize to the tune of 8 points without turning the ball over once itself.

Despite it all, Indiana worked the lead down to 2 points early in the second half. Freshman guard Jalen Hood-Schifino carried the ball up the court looking at a chance to tie the game before his defender forced him to pick up his dribble.

His pass attempt to sophomore guard Tamar Bates was lackluster, and Maryland picked it off, leading

to a flagrant foul on Bates. Maryland made both free throws and a layup on the ensuing possession, a fourpoint swing that took Indiana out of the game.

Hood-Schifino had the worst statistical night of his career, shooting 1-for-14 from the field for 3 points and turning the ball over four times. He added five rebounds and four assists, but his torrent of misses weighed down an Indiana team that needed makes late. He made just one of his 10 second-half attempts.

Woodson said his message for Hood-Schifino is that nights like he had happen, and now he has to move forward.

“You ain’t gonna make shots all the time,” Woodson said. “Some of the shots, he

was pressing a little bit to try to keep us in it, but he’ll bounce back.”

While Hood-Schifino has done an admirable job as a freshman leading Indiana without senior guard Xavier Johnson, the latter’s presence was notably absent Tuesday. With junior guard Trey Galloway in foul trouble, Indiana didn’t have another guard to look to for shot making.

“Our perimeter play was nonexistent tonight,” Woodson said. “We haven’t had that in a while.”

The Hoosiers will try to clean up the mistakes that plagued them Tuesday before their next game. Indiana will battle its in-state rival at 4 p.m. Saturday in Assembly Hall, facing No. 1 Purdue.

MEN’S TENNIS BASEBALL

Indiana dominates Butler, Ball State

By Zach Browning zatbrown@iu.edu | @ZachBrowning17

Indiana men’s tennis was back in action this weekend as it hosted Butler University and Ball State University in a Sunday double-header. The Hoosiers defeated Butler 4-0 and Ball State 5-2. It had been over a week since the Hoosiers were last on the court. After an extended break from matches, the team was ready to get back out there.

“It felt like we were getting a little complacent. We were ready to compete again,” head coach Jeremy Wurtzman said after the match against Ball State.

In the first match of the day against Butler, the Hoosiers got out to a strong start early and secured the doubles point.

“It means more than just one point, the momentum that it creates can help you win matches,” Wurtzman said.

Fifth-year senior Patrick Fletchall and junior Ilya Tiraspolsky partnered at No. 1 doubles to take down Butler seniors

Thomas Brennan and Alvaro

Huete 6-2. Freshman Ekansh Kumar and senior Luka Vukovic followed that up by defeating freshman Nicolas Arts and senior Borja Miralles 6-4 at No. 3 doubles. That gave the Hoosiers the 1-0 lead over Butler

“It’s huge, it sets the tone and it’s always a big advantage when you get that doubles point,” Fletchall said. In singles, the Hoosiers took wins at No. 1, No. 4 and No. 6 singles to complete the sweep of Butler.

Fletchall took down Brennan at No. 1 singles to secure the first singles point for the Hoosiers.

“When you play No. 1 singles, you’re going against everyone’s best player,” Wurtzman said. “He’s going to have his hands full pretty much every match he plays, but I think he’s ready for it.”

Tiraspolsky and Kumar followed that up with wins of their own against Arts and sophomore Patrick Joss.

In the second match of the day against Ball State, the Hoo-

siers again jumped out to an early 1-0 lead after winning the doubles point.

This time, Fletchall teamed up with junior Jagger Saylor at No. 1 doubles to secure a victory for Indiana. They beat fifth-year senior Danilo Kovacevic and senior Parrish Simmons 6-2. In dramatic fashion, Kumar and Vukovic once again teamed up and took down freshman Broc Fletcher and senior Abe Wojtalik. The Hoosier duo saw themselves down 5-2 before winning five straight games to clinch the doubles point, winning the match 7-5.

“They just started slow, once we matched their energy that took care of it,” Wurtzmand said. “It was great that they were resilient enough to get the win there.” Indiana continued its momentum from doubles into singles play. Fletchall at No. 1 singles beat sophomore Nathaniel Webster. Freshman Sam Landau dominated at No. 3 singles, defeating Kovacevic 6-0, 6-0. Lastly, Tiraspolsky won at No. 4 singles against senior

Eli Herran. They won their three matches in quick succession to give the Hoosiers a 4-0 lead, ensuring the win. Kumar went on to win at No. 6 singles, knocking off sophomore Petar Petrovic. The Hoosier freshman continued to play with energy throughout the day.

“I think it’s great he brings a lot of energy, especially for Ilya,” Fletchall said. “He’s a little more focused and quieter, so I think playing next to Ekansh helps him.”

Vukovic and Saylor lost at No. 2 and No. 5 singles to freshman Jacks Lancaster and senior Vince Orlando, giving Ball State two singles points. The final score read 5-2. With the two wins, Indiana sits at 4-1 on the season. The Hoosiers have been dominant in doubles this year, going 11-1 in doubles play throughout their first five matches.

Indiana continues its nonconference schedule next weekend when Dartmouth College and Xavier University visit the IU Tennis Center.

Indiana assistant Scott Rolen elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame

By Evan Gerike email | @evangerike

Scott Rolen, Indiana baseball’s director of player development, was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame Tuesday after he garnered 76.3% of the Baseball Writers Association of America vote.

Rolen, from Jasper, Indiana, was elected in his sixth year on the ballot and received five more than the needed 75% of votes to be elected to the Hall of Fame.

During his 17-year career, Rolen was a seventime All-Star, eight-time Gold Glove winner and a Silver Slugger winner in 2002. In 1997 with the Philadelphia Phillies, his first full season in the majors, Rolen was named Rookie of the Year. He won the World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006.

Rolen finished his career with 2,038 games played with the Phillies, Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds and Toronto Blue Jays. His career batting average was .281, he hit 316 home runs and drove in 1,287 runs, but he was primarily known for his fielding at third base. His 70.1 career Wins Above Replacement is ninth all-time among third basemen, despite finishing in the top 10 of MVP voting just once in his career.

During his senior season at Jasper High School in 1993, Rolen was selected as Indiana’s Mr. Baseball and was a runner-up for the state’s Mr. Basketball. Rolen will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on July 23 in Cooperstown, New York, alongside Fred McGriff, who was elected by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee on Dec. 4.

COLUMN: ‘The Last of Us’ episode 3: bad days and good days

By Ellie Albin ealbin@iu.edu | @EllieAlbin1

SPOILER ALERT: This column contains potential spoilers about the third episode of “The Last of Us.”

“The Last of Us” episode three: “Long, Long Time”

I literally tossed and turned most of the night trying to figure out how to write about this episode. Because, honestly, I don’t know how to do it justice in a reasonable amount of words. I don’t know how to do it justice if I’d have to explain certain scenes.

And I also don’t know how to do it justice because it is simply one of the most well-written things I’ll ever witness in my life.

Like, for instance — I forgot that you would still have a period in the zombie apocalypse. The fact that they remembered that detail? Are you kidding me?

They clearly understood the gravity of just how much that would suck. I mean, doesn’t the sheer thought of that just absolutely destroy you? When Ellie (Bella Ramsey) was scouring an abandoned general store for tampons near the beginning of the episode, I didn’t even realize what she was looking for at first, but when they showed that damn Tampax box… God. I just felt for the kid. At least she doesn’t have to pay period tax, I guess. But that’s kinda the only upside of having your period during the zombie apocalypse.

And then there are Bill (Nick Offerman) and Frank (Murray Bartlett), a couple who found each other in the midst of chaos and man-

aged to put together a life — a real, meaningful life — in the midst of said chaos. And with a real, meaningful life comes those stupid little arguments, like when Frank wants to make the street they live on look pretty and welcoming and Bill just doesn’t get it.

But it’s kinda like Ellie and her period — you wouldn’t think about it until someone brought it up. Because, for some weird reason, I get what Frank is saying. It’s like, “Hey, somehow, we’re here together in this life, and we’re doing pretty okay. We should make it more than just OK.”

And they do. They make their apocalyptic life beau-

tiful. It’s counterintuitive, but it slowly starts to make a whole lot of sense. If you can make something beautiful, you should. I think that’s just human nature.

That’s why I really love the quote, “I’ve had a lot of bad days. I’ve had bad days with you, too. But I’ve had more good days with you than anyone else.” It’s not just about Bill and Frank. It’s kind of just about everyone who has ever lived a life where they loved somebody and fought with them. Some days are bad, some days are good. But — despite all the bad — you keep trying to make things good.

I honestly have nothing more to say. Everything

down to my word choice and syntax and grammar was uninspired in this piece, which is no fault of the show. But, sometimes, I think when you try to write a commentary on something that’s already so beautiful, you kinda miss the point, right? I’m trying so hard to sound beautiful when today is just not my day. But, for another writer, it was. And I’d much rather share their words than my own uninspired ones. I’ve had a lot of bad days when it comes to writing. I’ve had a lot of good ones, too. So, I’ll keep weathering the bad ones while I wait for those good ones.

COLUMN: 5 easy dorm breakfast recipes

By Leila Faraday lfaraday@iu.edu | twitter?

These breakfast ideas all take less than five minutes to put together and require nothing more than a microwave. With overlapping ingredients to keep your grocery list simple, they are sure to make your morning easy and quick, even when you are rolling out of bed late for an 8 a.m.

PB&J Rice Cakes

Because we can’t have toasters in the dorm, rice cakes are a crunchy and shelf-stable alternative to bread or bagels. Below is a tasty and filling recipe if you’re craving a classic PB&J taste equipped with protein, sweetness and a satisfying crunch.

» Two rice cakes

» Peanut butter

» Jelly, jam or honey

» Fresh fruit, if desired

Directions: Spread peanut butter on two rice cakes, followed by jelly or honey. If desired, top with freshly sliced banana or berries.

Yogurt Bowl

This filling breakfast option is packed with protein and fiber to keep you ener-

gized until lunch time.

» Yogurt of choice

» Fruit

» Granola

» Nut butter

» Honey

» Seeds and Nuts

Directions: Begin with your favorite yogurt, I prefer Greek yogurt for the thicker texture. Add in your desired toppings, nut butters and seeds can add healthy fats, protein and texture. Granola is a great way to add crunch and whole grains, while fruit and honey can add extra sweetness and fiber.

Oatmeal

Making your own oatmeal

is a great way to incorporate fiber into your breakfast without a large amount of added sugar.

» ½ cup of rolled oats

» 1 cup of water or milk

» Toppings that include peanut butter, honey, fresh fruit, cinnamon, flax seeds, nuts, protein powder or even chocolate chips

Directions: Combine oats with your liquid in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2 ½ minutes. Let sit for another two minutes to cool and absorb excess liquid. Get creative by adding your desired toppings to create different flavor combinations.

If you’re not into putting

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something together on your own, here are some nutritious premade options that require minimal preparation.

“Just Crack an Egg” cups Take these to the next level by emptying the cooked contents onto a tortilla and topping with your salsa of choice for an easy and quick breakfast burrito.

Kodiak Cakes microwavable pancakes

These are a great protein packed breakfast or midday snack if you’re craving something warm and comforting. Top with fruit for added fiber and texture.

COLUMN: ‘RUSH’ is a masterclass in global rock ‘n’ roll

By Charlotte Jones ecstaffo@iu.edu | @erincstafford

I’ve loved Mäneskin since its first album. “RUSH” might pander a bit too much to American audiences, but I love it just the same. With 6.4 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, the Italian rockers had big expectations to fulfill. They’ve surpassed any and all expectations I had for them.

The first three songs on the album, “OWN MY MIND,” “GOSSIP” and “TIMEZONE,” seem to appease their younger fans, exploring themes of “sip(ping) the gossip” and long-distance relationships.

Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello guests on “GOSSIP,” adding some of that Rage cadence to the music.

“BLA BLA BLA” is by far the silliest song on the album while remaining cool and sexy. It feels like they could be making fun of the modern pop-rock scene and their hard drug habits. The band hits on rather serious issues

but downplays them to showcase the harm of toxic relationships.

Starting with questions often asked on first dates, “BABY SAID” maintains the band’s sexed up persona. The chorus of “Let me taste your silhouette / You can talk between my legs” is incredible (and incredibly hot).

The next three songs are great but not all that memorable. “GASOLINE” is a great anti-war song that feels a little basic with the layered voices in the chorus. “FEEL” is rather nonsensical on purpose as the band is trying to use lead singer Damiano David’s voice as another instrument.

“DON’T WANNA SLEEP” has a great concept of being glamorous but still lonely, although it is a rather tiring trope.

“KOOL KIDS” brings the listener back to the stage as the song feels like a live performance. David sounds a bit British, but that just might be because he recorded this song while drunk. This just might be the song I want to

hear live the most. “IF NOT FOR YOU” and “READ YOUR DIARY” are both cute love songs, but “IF NOT FOR YOU” is much more romantic. The strings section toward the end brings a Valentine’s Day feel to the already mushy gushy love song. “READ YOUR DIARY” follows the trope of becoming the girl so you can understand her better, which I always am a sucker for.

The band goes back to Italian with “MARK CHAPMAN,” a song all about the dangers of stalking. I don’t speak Italian, but I do love the Italian songs much more than the English ones. David’s voice fits the instruments perfectly with his Italian cadence.

The Italian section comes to a close with “LA FINE” and “IL DONO DELLA VITA.” “LA FINE” is grungy and rougher than the other songs on the album, addressing concerns with the direction of the Italian government. “IL DONO DELLA VITA” is a slow burn rock song that is sure to make fans hot and bothered, mak-

Anyway, it’d probably be smart to use some of the skills I’ve learned in journalism school, so why not end this with a kicker quote? I’m just not sure I can end this piece in a way that’s more profound than what was already written by somebody else. And I think that’s more than okay. Journalism is about so much more than being some star writer.

I don’t always have the words to paint a pretty picture; I’d say this is one of those moments. But someone else — who was in the right place at the right time with the right thought — did. They found them and ran with them and strung together a gorgeous array

of simple words, purposeful punctuation and heartwrenching emotion.

I think my job as a journalist should mostly be that of a vessel. The star here is “The Last of Us,” not me. And I’ll be damned if I ever read or hear something more beautiful than this:

“I used to hate the world and I was happy when everyone died. But I was wrong. Because there was one person worth saving. That’s what I did. I saved him. Then I protected him. That’s why men like you and me are here. We have a job to do. And god help any motherfuckers who stand in our way.”

IU Auditorium to feature John Mellencamp, ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ this Feburary

By Grant Wheeler grawheel@iu.edu | @wh33lg

Editor’s note: Ticket prices are subject to change based on seating availability.

This February brings a diverse and exciting lineup of performances to the IU Auditorium. Ranging from Broadway classics to premier jazz to comedic magic, February’s schedule is packed with eclectic exhibitions.

John Mellencamp

show “Magic for Humans” has gained notoriety for its irreverent tone, commonplace settings and, of course, its dazzling magic. He has now brought that notoriety to the stage with his touring show of the same name which will stop at the auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Willman aims to bring the disconcerting experience of his TV show to the stage with magic and mind reading that will incorporate audience members. Tickets start at $34.50 and can be found here.

ing it one of the best in their discography.

Mäneskin has built up the hype for “MAMMAMIA” and it lives up to it. Its high energy rivals that of their Eurovision winning song and feels like a night in a dingy bar. It is by far the best song on the album and my personal pick for the most successful.

“SUPERMODEL” paints an almost Kate Moss-like image of a ‘90s supermodel getting high to make it big. The lyrics show off the band’s storytelling abilities, but it doesn’t do much for me.

The final song, “THE LONLIEST,” closes the album perfectly with David reminiscing about lost love. Opening with the words “you’ll be the saddest part of me” is a heart-wrenching beginning of the end of the album. They could not have picked a better closer. With a whopping 17 songs, “RUSH” is Mäneskin’s best album yet. If you like hot classic rock stars and even hotter lyrics with driving basslines, this is the album for you.

John Mellencamp will play the first two shows of his 2023 tour at the auditorium at 8 p.m. from Feb. 5-6. Mellencamp was born and raised in Seymour, Indiana, making these shows something of a hometown start for his tour. His most recent album, “Strictly A One-Eyed Jack,” was released last year. Tickets start at $49.50 and can be found at the IU Auditorium website.

“Fiddler on the Roof”

One of the most wellknown musicals of all time, “Fiddler on the Roof” will come to the auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8-9. The Tony award-winning musical has maintained its position as a prominent piece of musical theater culture since its 1964 debut. This particular production is lauded as a fresh take on the classic tale and has received praise from numerous publications. Tickets start at $30, with student pricing starting at $17 and can be found here.

Justin Willman: “Magic for Humans” Justin Willman’s Netflix

Jazz at Lincoln Center Jazz at Lincoln Center will bring its show “Songs We Love” to the IU Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20. The show aims to present the story of the first 50 years of jazz with the works of legends ranging from Ma Rainey to Frank Sinatra. The show is directed by Riley Mulherkar and will stress the contributions of vocalists to the culture of jazz. Student tickets start at $14 and general tickets start at $24. They can be found here.

Black Violin Black Violin will perform at the auditorium at 8 p.m. Feb. 25. The Grammynominated duo mixes the sounds of classical music and hip-hop in a show that brings together Mozart, Marvin Gaye and Kendrick Lamar. Black Violin is made up of Kev Marcus on violin and Wil Baptiste on viola and vocals, but this show will also feature Nat Stokes on drums, DJ SPS mixing and Liston Gregory on keyboard. Tickets start at $29 with student tickets starting at $16.

MOVIE STILLS DATABASE

Anna Torv and Pedro Pascal portray actors in the film “The Last of Us.” The third episode was released on HBO Max on Jan. 29, 2023.

COURTESY PHOTO Seymour ,Indiana, native John Mellencamp wears an FFA jacket in photo. Mellencamp will start his “Live and In Person” tour on Feb 5, 2023, at 8 p.m. at the IU Auditorium.

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Rose House LuMin- Lutheran Campus Ministry at IU

314 S. Rose Ave. 812-333-2474 lcmiu.net

Instagram: @hoosierlumin

facebook.com/LCMIU

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. @ St. Thomas Lutheran Church 3800 E. 3rd St.

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Devotions @ Rose House LuMin 314 S. Rose Ave. Rose House is an inclusive Christian community that offers a safe space for students to gather, explore faith questions, show love to our neighbors through service and work towards a more just world. Rose House walks with students to help them discern where God is calling them in life.

Rev. Amanda Ghaffarian, Campus Pastor

St. Thomas Lutheran Church

3800 E. Third St. 812-332-5252 stlconline.org

facebook.com/StThomasBloomington

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

We are the worshiping home of Rose House Lutheran Campus Ministries. As disciples of Christ who value the faith, gifts and ministry of all God's people and seek justice and reconciliation, we welcome all God's children* to an inclusive and accessible community. *No strings attached or expectations that you'll change.

Rev. Adrianne Meier

Rev. Lecia Beck

Independent Baptist

Lifeway Baptist Church 7821 W. State Road 46 812-876-6072 lifewaybaptistchurch.org facebook.com/lifewayellettsville

Sunday: 9 a.m., Bible Study Classes 10 a.m., Morning Service 5 p.m., Evening Service Barnabas College Ministry: Meeting for Bible study throughout the month. Contact Rosh Dhanawade at bluhenrosh@gmail.com for more information.

Steven VonBokern, Senior Pastor Rosh Dhanawade, IU Coordinator 302-561-0108 bluhenrosh@gmail.com

*Free transportation provided. Please call if you need a ride to church.

Episcopal (Anglican)

Canterbury Mission

719 E. Seventh St. 812-822-1335

IUCanterbury.org

facebook.com/ECMatIU

Instagram & Twitter: @ECMatIU

Sun.: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Mon., Wed., Thu.: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tue.: Noon - 8 p.m.

Fri., Sat.: By Appointment

Canterbury: Assertively open & affirming; unapologetically Christian, we proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ by promoting justice, equality, peace, love and striving to be the change God wants to see in our world

Ed

Bird,

Chaplain/Priest

Jacob Oliver & Lily Dolliff, student workers

Unitarian Universalist

Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington

2120 N. Fee Ln.

812-332-3695 uubloomington.org

facebook.com/uubloomington

Sunday: 10:15 a.m.

We are a dynamic congregation working for a more just world through social justice. We draw inspiration from world religions and diverse spiritual traditions. Our vision is "Seeking the Spirit, Building Community, Changing the World." A LGBTQA+ Welcoming Congregation and a certified Green Sanctuary.

Rev. Connie Grant, Interim Minister

Rev. Emily Manvel Leite, Minister of Story and Ritual

Church of God (Anderson Affiliated)

Stoneybrook Community Church of God

3701 N. Stoneybrook Blvd. stoneybrookccog.org

facebook.com/StoneyBrookCCOG

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

10 a.m. Coffee & Treats Stoneybrook Community Church of God is a gathering of imperfect people learning to follow Jesus. We invite you to join us on the journey.

Mitch Ripley, Interim Pastor

Evangel Presbytery

Trinity Reformed Church

2401 S. Endwright Rd. 812-825-2684 trinityreformed.org

facebook.com/trinitychurchbloom

Email us at office@trinityreformed.org

Sunday Services: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

College Bible Study: Contact us for more info.

"Jesus answered them, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin.'" Proclaiming freedom from slavery since 1996. Only sinners welcome.

Jody Killingsworth, Senior Pastor Lucas Weeks, College Pastor

Bahá'í Faith

Bahá'í Association of IU 424 S. College Mall Rd. 812-331-1863 bloomingtoninbahais.org facebook.com/BaháíCommunity-of-BloomingtonIndiana-146343332130574

Instagram: @bloomingtonbahai

Regular Services/Devotional Meetings:

Sunday: 10:40 a.m. @ Bloomington Bahá'í Center

Please call or contact through our website for other meetings/activities

The Bahá'í Association of IU works to share the Teachings and Principles of the Founder, Bahá'u'lláh, that promote the "Oneness of Mankind" and the Peace and Harmony of the Planet through advancing the "security, prosperity, wealth and tranquility of all peoples."

Karen Pollock & Dan Enslow

Non-Denominational

Calvary Chapel of Bloomington

3625 W State Road 46 812-369-8459

calvarychapelbloomington.org

facebook.com/calvarychapelbloomington

YouTube: Calvary Chapel Bloomington IN

Sunday: 10 a.m.

Tuesday: 7 p.m., Prayer

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Hungry for God's word and fellowship with other believers? Come as you are and worship with us as we grow in the knowledge of His love, mercy, and grace through the study of the scriptures, and serving those in need. May the Lord richly bless you!

Frank Peacock, Pastor

Alissa Peacock, Children's Ministry

Christ Community Church

503 S. High St. 812-332-0502 cccbloomington.org

facebook.com/christcommunitybtown

Instagram: @christcommunitybtown

Sunday: 9:15 a.m., Educational Hour

10:30 a.m., Worship Service

We are a diverse community of Christ-followers, including many IU students, faculty and staff. Together we are committed to sharing the redeeming grace and transforming truth of Jesus Christ in this college town.

Bob Whitaker, Senior Pastor Adam deWeber, Worship Pastor Dan Waugh, Adult Ministry Pastor

Church of Christ

825 W. Second St. 812-332-0501 facebook.com/w2coc

Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Bible Study

10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m., Worship

Wednesday: 7 p.m., Bible Study

We use no book, but the Bible. We have no creed but His Word within its sacred pages. God is love and as such we wish to share this joy with you. The comprehensive teaching of God's Word can change you forever.

John Myers, Preacher

City Church For All Nations

1200 N. Russell Rd. 812-336-5958 citychurchbloomington.org facebook.com/citychurchbtown

Instagram: @citychurchbtown

Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

*Always check website for possible changes to service times.

City Church is a non-denominational

multicultural, multigenerational church on Bloomington's east side. 1Life, our college ministry meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

David Norris, Pastor Sumer Norris, Pastor

Church of Christ

We use no book, but the Bible. We have no creed but His Word within its sacred pages. God is love and as such we wish to share this joy with you. The comprehensive teaching of God’s Word can change you forever.

Society of Friends (Quaker)

Bloomington Friends Meeting 3820 E. Moores Pike 812-336-4581 bloomingtonfriendsmeeting.org

Facebook: Bloomington Friends Meeting

Sunday (in person and by Zoom):

9:45 a.m., Hymn singing

10:30 a.m., Meeting for Worship

10:45 a.m., Sunday School (Children join in worship from 10:30-10:45)

11:30 a.m., Light Refreshments and Fellowship

12:45 p.m., Often there is a second hour activity (see website)

Wednesday (by Zoom only):

9 a.m., Midweek Meeting for worship

9:30 a.m., Fellowship

We practice traditional Quaker worship, gathering in silence with occasional Spirit-led vocal ministry by fellow worshipers. We are an inclusive community with a rich variety of belief and no prescribed creed. We are actively involved in peace action, social justice causes, and environmental concerns.

Peter Burkholder, Clerk burkhold@indiana.edu

United Methodist

Jubilee 219 E. Fourth St. 812-332-6396 jubileebloomington.org jubilee@fumcb.org

facebook.com/jubileebloomington

Instagram: @jubileebloomington

Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Classic Worship & 11:45 a.m., Contemporary Worship

Wednesday: 7:30 p.m., College & Young Adult Dinner

Jubilee is a Christ-centered community open and affirming to all people. We gather on Wednesdays at First Methodist (219 E. Fourth St.) for a free meal, discussion, worship and hanging out. Small groups, service projects, events (scavenger hunts, bonfires, etc.), mission trips and opportunities for student leadership are all a significant part of our rhythm of doing life together.

Markus Dickinson, Campus Director

Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod

University Lutheran Church and Student Center 607 E. Seventh St 812-336-5387 indianalutheran.com facebook.com/ULutheranIU instagram.com/uluindiana

Sunday: 9:15 a.m.; Sunday Bible Class 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship

Wednesday: 7 p.m.: Wednesday Evening Service 7:45 p.m.: College Bible Study Student Center open daily, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. We are the home of the LCMS campus ministry at Indiana. Our mission is to serve all college students with the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. Located on Campus, we offer Christ-centered worship, Bible study and a community of friends gathered around God’s gifts of life, salvation and the forgiveness of sins through our Senior Jesus Christ. Richard Woelmer, Pastor

John Myers, Preacher

825 W. Second St 812-332-0501

facebook.com/w2coc

Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Bible Study

10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m., Worship

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m., Bible Study

Inter-Denominational

Redeemer Community Church

111 S. Kimble Dr. 812-269-8975 redeemerbloomington.org

facebook.com/RedeemerBtown

Instagram & Twitter: @RedeemerBtown

Sunday: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Redeemer is a gospel-centered community on mission. Our vision is to see the gospel of Jesus Christ transform everything: our lives, our church, our city, and our world. We want to be instruments of gospel change in Bloomington and beyond.

Chris Jones, Lead Pastor

Baptist

University Baptist Church

3740 E. Third St. 812-339-1404

ubcbloomington.org

facebook.com/ubc.bloomington

YouTube: UBC Bloomington IN

Sunday: 10:45 a.m., Worship in person & live streamed on YouTube

A welcoming and affirming congregation excited to be a church home to students in Bloomington. Trans and other LGBTQ+ friends and allies most especially welcome!

Annette Hill Briggs, Pastor Rob Drummond, Worship & Music Minister

Mennonite

Mennonite Fellowship of Bloomington

2420 E. Third St. 812-646-2441 bloomingtonmenno.org

facebook.com/Mennonite-

Fellowship-ofBloomington-131518650277524

Sunday: 5 p.m.

A welcoming, inclusive congregation providing a place of healing and hope as we journey together in the Spirit of Christ. Gathering for worship Sundays 5 p.m. in the Roger Williams room, First United Church. As people of God's peace, we seek to embody the Kingdom of God.

John Sauder mfbjohn@gmail.com

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

205 E. Kirkwood Ave. 812-332-4459 fccbloomington.org

Sunday: 10 a.m.

We are an inclusive community of people who are diverse in thought and unified in spirit. We are an LGBTQIA+ welcoming and affirming congregation known for our excellent music and commitment to justice. Our worship services will not only lift your spirit, but also engage your mind. You are welcome!

Pastor Kyrmen Rea, Senior Pastor Pastor Sarah Lynne Gershon, Student Associate Pastor Jan Harrington, Director of Music

Horoscope

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today is a 7 - Don’t reveal your secrets all at once, with Venus in Pisces. Maintain a mystery. Fantasies abound. Allow yourself more quiet time. Complete projects and recharge.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today is an 8 - Participate in a public conversation. You’re especially popular, with Venus in Pisces for a month. Talk about what you love. Find the common threads.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Today is an 8 - Social connections benefit you professionally. Take care of business over the next month, with Venus in Pisces. Develop and harvest lucrative career opportunities.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today is a 7 - Set goals, and plan your next adventure. Travel, explore and study over the next month, with Venus in Pisces. Investigate possibilities. Discover another world.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8 - You’re building together for the future. Review family finances this month, with Venus in Pisces. Find inventive ways to collaborate for growth. Conserve resources.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is an 8 - Partnerships flow with greater ease this month, with Venus in Pisces. Collaborate on creative projects. Romance kindles naturally. Express your love and gratitude.

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