March 4, 2021

March 4, 2021

IDS

Gotta win 'em all Cut out collectible IU & Purdue basketball cards before they face off, p. 7

Indiana Daily Student | idsnews.com

CREATIVE COMMONS FILE PHOTO

The Bluebird wasn’t operating safely.

Then it shut down — for one day.

IU-B gave nearly 27,000 tests last week, 31 positive 30,000 tests

1% positivity 0.75

20

0.5 10

0.25

0

0 Jan. 24

Feb. 21

IU COVID-19 DASHBOARD SOURCE GRAPHIC BY CARSON TERBUSH | IDS

Alleged sexual battery at Phi Psi By Mary Claire Molloy marymoll@iu.edu | @mcmolloy7

Story and photo by Hannah Dailey hanjohn@iu.edu | @hannah__dailey

Colorful lights flashing, smoke machines blasting, a crowd of nearly 200 dancing college students shouting at each other over the music — at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, Bloomington’s famed Bluebird nightclub looked exactly like what you’d expect from a live music venue where John Mellencamp and John Prine once dominated the stage. College-aged guys held up bottles of beer and young women jumped up on the railings to have a better view of Hank Ruff, the night’s performer. If they were lucky, the local country star would reach down and touch their hands. At one point, he invited an audience member onstage and challenged him to a shotgun race. Either because he was too drunk or had been pushed, one man in the crowd fell into the people around him before hitting the ground. Another man at a table of six fell backward, taking his stool with him. “I am so blacked out right now!” he announced. Aside from the “Keep masks on & Social Distance” signs hung here and there, there were barely any clues that the Bluebird was operating through something that would’ve been

incomprehensible to this same crowd of live music lovers a year ago — a deadly pandemic. Dozens of people were squeezed into approximately 15 tables placed about three feet apart from each other, the backs of people from neighboring tables just inches away from each other. No temperature checks were administered at the door that night. Almost 100% of the people in attendance squished shoulder to shoulder into just 10% of the floorspace. All of them were singing, drinking and dancing. None of them were wearing masks. Three weeks prior on Jan. 19, the Bluebird posted a picture of that week’s lineup on Instagram with the caption: “As always, socially distanced tables, temp checks at the door, masks required.”

Top photo Local country artist Hank Ruff singles out the saxophonist in his band Feb. 13 at the Bluebird for the audience to applaud. Large in-person gatherings, like the crowd of around 200 people attending Ruff 's show, are not advisable per CDC guidelines.

“As part of our normal follow-up procedure after receiving a complaint, we had conversations with the Bluebird and discussed possible options to increase compliance with the health regulations involving Covid,” Caudill said in an email. “As a result, the Bluebird voluntarily closed to create a stronger compliance plan for their business.” The nightclub reopened one day later. A new sign was added to the door, reading “STAY AT TABLE NO STANDING.” * * *

* * * Three days after the Indiana Daily Student filed requests with the Monroe County Health Department for records of health department and Security Pro 24/7 compliance checks of the nightclub, the Bluebird voluntarily shut down Feb. 25. After a year of staying open, they closed to develop a COVID-19 safety plan, said Penny Caudill, Monroe County Health Department administrator.

The pandemic has presented many live music venue owners, like the Bluebird’s David Kubiak, with a difficult choice: stay open and possibly jeopardize public safety, or close down and possibly go out of business. When the coronavirus pandemic first hit the United States, local music venues across the country shut down. Large inperson gatherings, like the typical crowds in attendance at live

music shows, were no longer advisable per CDC guidelines. The same went for Monroe County, which had 10,000 total cases of COVID-19 and 165 deaths as of March 1. Three blocks over from the Bluebird, Blockhouse Bar closed in March to wait out the pandemic. So did its next door neighbor, the Bishop. And so did the Bluebird — for three months. While other venues have been closed indefinitely for nearly a year, the Bluebird announced its reopening in a June Instagram post and has been holding concerts ever since. Owner David Kubiak said the venue, which used to hold more than 700 people, has been operating at a limited capacity between 100 and 200 people. “We’re just trying to keep our doors open,” Kubiak said. “It’s an extremely difficult time for all businesses.” Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Feb. 2 executive order states that businesses such as nightclubs are allowed to stay open but are expected to take protective measures to ensure social distancing and provide sanitation products. “All patrons must remain seated while consuming food and/or drink or when otherSEE BLUEBIRD, PAGE 6

Tattoo artists, piercers continue in pandemic By Christina Avery averycm@iu.edu | @christym_avery

The coronavirus pandemic has limited physical contact and social interaction in most parts of life, but receiving a tattoo or piercing cannot be done from 6 feet away. While adjustments have had to be made to ensure safety, Bloomington’s tattoo and piercing shops are still working with restrictions. In a time when skin-to-skin contact is rare, body art such as tattoos and piercings requires physical touch. Brant Dailey, a tattoo artist at Moon and Dagger Tattoo, said operations haven’t changed much since the pandemic. Tattoo shops are sterile environments already because artists are trained in how to handle bloodborne illnesses, he said. To keep his shop safe, Dailey said he’s taking the recommended precautions such as sanitizing anything people touch, wearing masks and limiting the number of people in the shop. He said one benefit of the pandemic is requiring appointments, providing him the opportunity to spend more time crafting a piece. “You can take a little more time on drawing something, where before we would do a lot of walk-ins,” Dailey said. “Somebody might walk in

and 20 minutes later have a tattoo.” For the most part, he said business has been steady and many clients are returning customers. Some are collectors, interested in the vintage flash designs from the early 1900s-on that cover the shop. Other customers stop in when coming to Bloomington to visit family. Dailey said about 30 to 40% of people get meaningful tattoos related to the pandemic. Sunflowers have also been a common request recently. “A lot of people just want something that looks cool," Dailey said. Jamie Rio, Evil by the Needle co-owner and piercer, said she isn’t doing piercings on facial areas underneath a mask, like nose or lip, to keep her clients safe. She’s also keeping guests to a minimum and doing appointments only. Many people get piercings as a stress reliever or fun activity, and it brings her satisfaction to put a smile on customers’ faces, Rio said, and she feels comfortable keeping the shop open because she feels there’s little risk if people obey the rules. Though many businesses have faced financial difficulties, Rio said Evil by the Needle has been generally successful through the

The Indiana University Police Department is investigating a sexual battery that allegedly occurred at Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house Feb. 17. The incident was originally reported as a rape, but police received new information that categorized it as a sexual battery, Deputy Chief Shannon Bunger said Tuesday afternoon. Sexual battery includes “forcible fondling” or inappropriate touching, but is not considered rape under the law, Bunger said. Under Indiana law, rape involves penetration while sexual battery is non-consensual sexual touching. Both are felonies. No arrests have been made and police have yet to speak with the suspect, who is a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, Bunger said. IU spokesperson Chuck Carney said members of Phi Kappa Psi originally reported the incident to the Office of Student Conduct, who then notified IUPD. Bunger said the woman wishes to remain anonymous and has not spoken with police. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual harassment or abuse, a list of resources is available at www. idsnews.com/sexual-assaultresources.

Hoosiers 55+ able to get vaccine By Lauren McLaughlin lrmclaug@iu.edu | @l_mclaughlin8

KATHARINE KHAMHAENGWONG | IDS

Tattoo artist Kae Hutchens gives a tattoo to Kava Seek on Feb. 23 at Crystal Moon Body Arts in Bloomington. Hutchens is the shop's tattoo artist and has been tattooing for 15 years.

pandemic. During the initial shutdown, they sold merchandise to make extra income, she said. “We got very lucky,” Rio said. Crystal Moon, a new tattoo shop located at 410 W. Kirkwood Ave., opened Feb. 19. Piercer and owner Annie Buechlein said she planned on opening her own shop after the pandemic ended, but did so sooner out of necessity. “It’s definitely not the time I would have chosen, but it’s the time the universe decided,” Buechlein said. She said many locals have told her that since the pan-

demic began they've decided to buy jewelry from local businesses instead of shopping online. Buechlein said body art is a way for some of her customers to ease anxiety and depression amid current circumstances. Buechlein said she strives to make her shop a healing sanctuary. “People were like, ‘I don’t know, it could be the end of the world, and I’ve always wanted my belly button pierced, so damn it, I’m going to go get my belly button pierced,’" Buechlein said. Getting a tattoo or piercing is intimate and vulnerable in itself, she said. The hard-

est part, she said, has been avoiding contact with people outside of what’s necessary. Buechlein said usually after she pierces someone, they’ll hug — something she can’t do anymore. Despite necessary COVID-19 protocols, Buechlein said the connection isn’t all lost behind the barriers of gloves and masks. “Someone is putting their body in your hands and trusting you to do something to them,” Buechlein said. “Knowing that it’s going to hurt and trusting that you’re going to hurt them but something beautiful is going to come out of that pain.”

Indiana residents 55 and older could register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Tuesday, according to the Indiana State Department of Health website. The vaccine was previously only available to Hoosiers 60 years and older along with healthcare personnel, longterm care facility residents, youth facility workers and first responders, according to the ISDH vaccine eligibility plan. Individuals who want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine can schedule an appointment through the ISDH website. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all individuals receive the vaccine to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. In Indiana, there have been more than 12,100 COVID-19 deaths since March 2020, according to the ISDH COVID-19 Dashboard. About 1 million Indiana residents are waiting for their second vaccine dose, while about 590,000 are fully vaccinated, according to the Indiana vaccine dashboard. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which will soon come to Indiana, according to WTHR. The state has not yet determined the eligibility date for residents 50 to 54 years old.

Indiana Daily Student

2

NEWS

March 4, 2021 idsnews.com

Editors Cate Charron, Luzane Draughon and Helen Rummel news@idsnews.com

New IU dorm on-schedule to open by fall 2021 By Sophie Suter srsuter@iu.edu | @sophiersuter

A new residence hall and dining hall are on-schedule to open by the fall 2021 semester, IU spokesperson Chuck Carney said. Students can now apply to live in the new Walnut Grove residence hall for the next school year, Carney said. “They broke ground before the pandemic, and we halted some projects, but this one was already well underway, which is one of the reasons we were able to continue building, which is great,” Carney said. The Walnut Grove residence hall will be on Walnut Grove Street on the west side of McNutt and Briscoe Quadrangles, said Lukas Leftwich, the executive director of Residential Programs and Services. He also said the new dining hall will be a part of the McNutt central building. Construction on the residence hall began in fall 2019, and the dining hall construction began last spring, Carney said. The budget for this project, which includes both the residence hall and dining

hall, is $99 million, according to Capital Planning and Facilities. The residence hall will house 700 students. Leftwich said the new dining center will feature many meal options for students while also serving as a great renovation for McNutt Quadrangle. RPS is still planning specific menus but is hoping to serve burgers, soups, sandwiches, salads and all day breakfast. Leftwich said there are still some doubts about whether or not there can be buffet options at the dining hall or if there needs to be carry-out options because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The dining hall will include a Starbucks but it might not be open until September or October because it will be the last addition to be built, Leftwich said. Leftwich also said there will be a C-store added to McNutt in the fall. Leftwich said everyone at RPS is excited for the new additions to be finished. Construction has been on-going for over a year, so he said he is glad students will be able to experience the new additions to campus soon.

PHOTO BY KATHARINE KHAMHAENGWONG | IDS

The North Housing Addition is under construction at the intersection of East 13th Street and North Walnut Grove Street. IU’s North Housing Addition is scheduled to be complete by June 2021.

“We’re just really, really excited to have our students be able to go and enjoy the

student experience and not look at caterpillar machines out there of their windows,”

5 ‘Zoombombings’ reported at IU By Nicolas Napier npnapier@iu.edu | @nicnapier1

IU Bloomington has experienced five reported “Zoombombings” this semester and the university’s Information Security and Policy Team is investigating or has already investigated the incidents, IU spokesperson Chuck Carney said. Zoombombing is when a random individual or individuals enters a public Zoom call and causes a disturbance, often by using the screen sharing and messaging function to share graphic or racist content. Students responsible for a Zoom bombing would face consequences from the university and potentially from law enforcement, but when Zoombombers come from outside the university, law enforcement usually steps in to help track the hackers, Carney said. According to NPR, Zoombombings have become more common due to increased online interaction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several incidents at IU have involved racial slurs, porn and other disturbances.

During the virtual involvement fair last semester, IU’s chapter of the NAACP was Zoombombed by hackers who said and wrote racist slurs, called out Black students by name and mocked the death of George Floyd. At an IU Student Government town hall in spring 2020, another Zoombombing occurred where hackers screen shared porn and repeated racial slurs. The IU Muslim Student Association saw its call-out meeting Zoombombed when the Zoom chat filled with more than 100 written slurs IU MSA President Miriam Haque told the Indiana Daily Student in Septemeber of 2020. One person was in their underwear on camera MSA social chair Deena Horani told the IDS in September of 2020. This semester, an IU Career Fair Prep Session was Zoombombed on Feb. 9 where hackers screen shared porn and wrote a racial slur on the shared slides. The incident is being investigated by IU’s Information Security and Policy Team. Jenna Piva Laramie, IU Walter Center for Career Achievement senior career

coach, was leading the prep session for undergraduate students planning on attending the Career Fair on Feb. 11 when the Zoom was hacked. “I want to know why,” Laramie said. “What did they get from doing that?” Laramie said she allowed students to have the option to share their screen in case they wanted to show a job description or some other information that would help them prepare for the career fair. Instead, hackers used that screen sharing capability to take over the Zoom, she said. Laramie said she ended the virtual session because the amount of hackers who entered the room made it too difficult to individually remove each of them from the session. After the Zoombombing, she was able to reopen the session and finish the presentation with a few students. “I was just thinking how bad I felt for the students who had taken the time to come into this webinar,” Laramie said. Laramie sent an email to students soon after the event saying the incident

ILLUSTRATION BY MADELYN POWERS

was being reported and investigated. Carney confirmed the investigation is taking place. Sophie Todd, an IU junior and peer coach for the Walter Center for Career Achievement, was leading the event with Laramie during the incident. She said Laramie reached out to her after to check on her along with other advisors. “The next morning I know other staff members expressed their concern and surprise at what had happened too and were all super supportive,” Todd said. She said this was not her first time dealing with a Zoombombing — she experienced one in spring 2020. Carney said an investigation begins after a Zoombomb is reported to the Information Security and Policy team. Law enforcement may be involved, especially when it is more difficult to track hackers from outside the university, he said. “We’ve been able to minimize these things, but when they do happen, they’re serious and they are things that can be quite damaging to people,” Carney said. “We want to make sure we provide the tools and provide the support for our instructors and our students to manage these things.” Carney said Zoom security settings, including waiting rooms and meeting ID certification, are good resources for securing a Zoom session. However, it can be more difficult to secure a Zoom call for a larger group. “You want to try to get the balance between having openness but also safety and keeping everyone safe,” Carney said. If a student is responsible for the Zoombombing, Carney said they would be held liable under IU’s Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct and could face expulsion. He said hate speech during a Zoom is looked at no differently than hate speech in the classroom.

Get news headlines sent to your inbox.

Leftwich said. “We really think it’s gonna really turn that environment over in the

Northwest neighborhood into its own really dynamic community.”

Bloomington police temporarily increase patrols By Emma Uber emmauber@iu.edu | @EmmaUber7

Indiana State Police Bloomington District are increasing patrols from February 26 through March 21 to prevent spikes in reckless driving during St. Patrick’s Day and the NCAA Tournament, according to an Indiana State Police press release Wednesday. “However you celebrate this year, do so responsibly. Slow down, buckle up and if you drink, don’t drive. It’s that simple,” Lt. Paul Bucher, District Commander of the Bloomington State Police Post, said in the press release. According to the press release, the overtime patrols are funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through an Indiana Criminal Justice Institute grant. According to the press release, the patrols will target dangerous driving tactics such as driving with a

blood alcohol concentration above 0.08, speeding and tailgating. This initiative is in response to a rise in dangerous driving and traffic fatalities during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the press release. A study by the NHTSA revealed miles traveled decreased by 14.5% in the first nine months of 2020 and traffic-related deaths spiked by 4.6% nationwide. Indiana followed the national trend of decreased mileage yet increased fatalities with 850 traffic- related deaths in 2020, according to the ICJI. “We’re seeing an uptick in dangerous driving during the pandemic, and it’s very concerning,” ICJI Executive Director Devon McDonald said in the press release. “That’s why we’re pulling out all the stops this March to reverse that trend and encourage safe driving behavior. Preventing loss of life is our top priority.”

TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

Ohio Highway Patrol trooper John Williams speaks to a driver he pulled over for speeding Jan. 20 on the Ohio Turnpike. Indiana State Police will launch an initiative called “Full Court Press” in March that aims to crack down on speeding.

Caroline Anders and Emily Isaacman Editors-in-Chief Colin Kulpa and Jenna Williams Managing Editors Carson TerBush Creative Director

Vol. 154, No. 3 © 2021

www.idsnews.com Newsroom: 812-855-0760 Business Office: 812-855-0763 Fax: 812-855-8009

EYES PLAYING TRICKS ON YOU? Schedule an appointment today, or stop in to check out the latest in eyewear.

OPTOMETRY

Atwater Eye Care Center 744 E. Third St. 812-855-8436 optometry.iu.edu/clinics

SUBSCRIBE!

Vivek Rao Managing Editor of Digital Matthew Brookshire Circulation Manager Greg Menkedick Advertising Director

The Indiana Daily Student publishes Mondays and Thursdays throughout the year while University classes are in session. Part of IU Student Media, the IDS is a self-supporting auxiliary University enterprise. Founded on Feb. 22, 1867, the IDS is chartered by the IU Board of Trustees, with the editor-in-chief as final content authority. The IDS welcomes reader feedback, letters to the editor and online comments. Advertising policies are availale on the current rate card.

Subscribe for free at idsnews.com/subscribe

Readers are entitled to single copies. Taking multiple copies may constitute theft of IU property, subject to prosecution. Paid subscriptions are entered through third-class postage (USPS No. 261960) at Bloomington, IN 47405.

130 Franklin Hall • 601 E. Kirkwood Ave. • Bloomington, IN 47405-1223

Indiana Daily Student

BLACK VOICES

March 4, 2021 idsnews.com

Editors Jaclyn Ferguson and Nick Telman blackvoices@idsnews.com

3

IU conference helps shape writers By Tiera Howleit thowleit@iu.edu

The IU Writers’ Conference has aimed to help Bloomington writers improve their craft for the past 81 years and is the second oldest continually-operating writers conference in the U.S., according to its website. The conference helps Bloomington high school and IU writers improve their ability to tell stories by having seasoned writers come and lead workshops, associate director L. Renée said. L. Renée said the conference is a rite of passage for writers everywhere. “There is this tradition in the literary community of writers in the summer going to workshops and conferences where they may be able to meet other writers, build their own literary community and circles where they receive instruction on craft techniques to employ in their own work,” L. Renée said. This year, the conference will be virtual and will run from June 3-6. The conference is open to anyone with

a passion for writing. The cost of attendance this year is $475, which includes all classes, panels, readings and special anniversary events. L. Renée said there is no requirement for attendees to have ever published a written piece before. “We just accept people who pay in full until the workshop reaches its cap. This is a benefit for writers at all different levels,” L. Renée said. The conference offers four scholarships to ensure Bloomington South and IU students of various backgrounds are able to participate. A list of scholarships available includes the Don Belton Fellowship, which is awarded to people of color who wish to participate in the conference, according to its website. The deadline to apply for scholarships is March 15, and recipients will be notified early April. Bob Bledsoe, director of the IU Writers’ Conference, said the conference has been making strides in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion. “As I took over from the

previous director, I understood she had an awareness of maintaining a diverse faculty,” Bledsoe said. “I was aware of her commitment to representing a diverse faculty that would attract a diverse population of participants, whether that be writers of color or queer writers.” Bledsoe said during this process, participants experience major breakthroughs. “I experience these breakthroughs with conference participants all the time, ” Bledsoe said. “I see them nervous and unsure at the beginning of the week and notice them grow. This experience is brief, but is also rather intense.” Of the conference’s diverse group of faculty members, 26 have won Pulitzer Prizes, including worldrenowned poet Gwendolyn Brooks. This year the conference will feature two phenomenal Black writers, including ZZ Packer, a fiction writer, and poet Tiana Clark, L. Renée said. “We have people on our faculty who are Black writers, and writers on the team put-

COURTESY PHOTO

Participants of a previous IU Writers’ Conference engage in conference activities. The IU Writers’ conference will run virtually from June 3 -6.

ting the conference on who are also Black,” L. Renée said. “We also have other writers of color, including Hannah Bae and Shawna Ayoub.” Poet and non-fiction writer Lydia Johnson, who participated in the conference in summer 2017, said it was the first time she had multiple Black women attend a poetry workshop with her. “There were a number of Black women poets attending the conference when I

STEFAN’S STANCE ON IT

was there in 2017,” Johnson said. “Connecting with these Black women poets, sharing our work and our experiences was something I didn’t realize I needed until I had it.” The IUWC has been a lifechanging experience, Johnson said. The conference had a major effect on her life and led to significant connections with people she still interacts with today, she said “IUWC provided me with connections that led

to friendships I value to this day,” Johnson said. “I cherish the community of writers I met in the poetry workshops.” This conference has been a space for people of color to increase representation within the field, L. Renée said. “Looking at the history of IUWC, the conference has included writers of color very much in its recent years,” L. Renée said. “It has prioritized the diversity of voices in the literary community.”

JAICE ON THE CASE

Let Black female athletes just be great Jaicey Bledsoe is a sophomore in cinema and media arts and theater

Copyright law has stunted the development of Black Music Stefan Towes is a junior in English and comparative literature.

It’s common knowledge that laws in America have a dark history, especially as they relate to Black people. We see this darkness in the slave codes that set the terms of how Black people were to be treated under slavery, Jim Crow laws enforcing segregation or even more recently redlining. These were all topics in my high school history class, but an area of law that isn’t discussed enough is music law, namely copyright law. Copyright laws changed the way musicians and songwriters interacted with major studios and each other. Laws like the Copyright Act of 1976 made it illegal to sample music and made it easier for major labels to prey on independent artists’ songs and use them for their own gain. This led to genres of music such as jazz, rock and hiphop to be shaped by copyright law. All these genres were pioneered by Black artists, and copyright law stunted the growth of these artists’ music. Much of American music has its roots in Blackness. Jazz music was started in New Orleans by Black folk and dominated the music world for decades. Rock and roll has much debate on who specifically invented the genre, but according to Mic, a media company that reports on current events and culture, the contenders for

that title are primarily Black, such as Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Rosetta Tharpe. Hip-hop has its origins in primarily Black neighborhoods during the 1977 NYC Blackout, where much of the music production equipment was looted from stores, allowing hundreds to try their hand at being a DJ. Jazz, as a genre, depends on the theft of ideas to create new songs. Chord progressions could be lifted from one song to another, certain melodies can even be heard across the whole genre. Songs composed during the heyday of jazz were expected to be covered by other jazz musicians, and certain songs were hailed as jazz standards, or songs that every jazz musician should know by heart. Jazz was a collaborative music, with most players being Black folk such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Charlie Parker. Multiple artists would cover the same song, with each of them doing something differently, but still technically making the same song. The difference between their performances would be improvisation, where musicians play without any written music to follow, just from their heart. The Copyright Act of 1976 was effectively the final nail in jazz’s coffin, radically changing the rules of how songs can be covered. Improvisation, the backbone of jazz, was deemed derivative, meaning it was equivalent to plagiarism, and artists would need to pay to use others’

songs. The act made the borrowing nature of jazz illegal, and while the genre has continued it feels as if its collaborative nature decreased. Another example of music theft is the amount of rock and roll songs that were stolen from Black folk and covered by white musicians who gained more popularity and profit. There are plenty of lists of songs that are incredibly popular, including hits like “Surfin USA” and “Hound Dog,” that were originally recorded by a Black person. This was an ongoing pattern in the industry, as according to Global News, with many Black musicians never given proper credit for their work. Or they were paid meagerly for the rights of their songs, while studios had white bands perform them. Black musicians would often write a song for a studio, but they wouldn’t retain the rights to their composition. This meant that white bands chosen from the studios would play the song instead, and the original Black composer would be forgotten. The copyright law in place meant this white profit from Black work was the norm for many studios during the age of rock and roll. While the world made it clear that rock and roll wasn’t going to be recognized as a genre with its origins in Blackness, Black folk were busy starting yet another genre of music: hiphop. Similarly to how jazz evolved, hip-hop relied on a form of “music theft,” cut-

ting snippets of other songs and stringing them together to make something new. The early DJs of the ‘70s would often just play two records of the same song at the same time and spin them at different speeds and directions to create something new. This was the start of sampling, taking a part of a song to make your own. Of course, this was quickly criticized, with many of the artists of the original songs being sampled comparing it to plagiarism. The Copyright Act meant that artists could crack down harder on these practices, and we still see the remnants of that today every now and then, such as Kendrick Lamar’s song “Rigamortis” going to court. There are countless examples, as the history of this is long and storied. The copyright law in America seems to be yet another area of law that directly led to Black people losing agency in the country. While not often discussed outside of academic journals, it’s important to know how even something as innocuous as music is heavily shaped by the laws in place. The Copyright Act of 1976 attacked three genres of music that Black folk had a real foothold in and kept them from getting proper recognition for their work. It makes me wonder how many other laws, relatively unknown to the public, affect Black life so significantly. sztownes@iu.edu

Simone Biles is an athletic powerhouse. With 25 olympic and world championship medals, 19 of which are gold, she is the most decorated gymnast in history. She continually surpasses her own skills, and now has four gymnastics moves named after her. Biles is so talented that some of her signature moves have been banned for other gymnasts. Instead of recognizing her skill and allowing her to continue to outperform even herself, Simone is being penalized for doing certain skills. One move named after her on beam — a doubletwist, double somersault beam dismount — was ranked an “H” on an A-I scale, a system of scoring in gymnastics that adds tenths of points to a gymnast’s final score, “A” being the lowest, “I” being the highest. The H would be a step below the most difficult skills. A move first displayed in Biles’ floor routine at the 2019 U.S. National Championships — a triple-twist, double somersault — was considered ineligible. Judges ranked that move as a nonexistent “J” on the scale, meaning it could not be scored. This prevented Biles from using the move in her routines. “What an awesome thing, you have to be so insanely good at gymnastics to have that even be an issue, so like, as far as issues are concerned, they’re literally saying she’s too good,” said IU freshman Asher Halsey, a member of the IU Gymnastics Club. “I don’t think that’s okay, I don’t think that’s at all appropriate to limit any gymnast, I think that’s the point of the sport.” The Women’s Technical Committee, a group that manages discipline within women’s gymnastics, justified the decision by insinuating other gymnasts cannot do this move without severely injuring themselves. Black women are excellent. Simone Biles is excellent. Many of the other gymnasts she competes with are excellent. There is no need to dumb down and diminish her, or underestimate her peers, for the sake of protecting them from themselves. “I think this is almost like an insult to all the other gymnasts at that level,” Halsey said. “Listen to any of these gymnasts’ stories. Where they get there takes everything they have, and I mean like literally everything they have.” Halsey said Biles’ talents are remarkable and she is

an inspiration to himself and many other athletes. He said she can spur the sport of gymnastics to continue to evolve. “So to tell one athlete that they can’t do something because the other athletes can’t measure up, you know, what is that saying about the other athletes?” IU junior Grace Iwachiw, another gymnast for the IU Gymnastics Club, talked about Biles’ prowess not only in gymnastics but in life, overcoming challenges from the color of her skin and her gender to sexual abuse by the former doctor for the U.S. women’s national team. Despite all of the things that could’ve held her back, Biles has continued to thrive. Last week, Simone Biles criticized ESPN for their male-dominated perception of who the GOAT, or “greatest of all time,” is in sports. ESPN posted a graphic on their Twitter account highlighting the best athletes of all time, including Tom Brady, Lebron James, Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth and others. She deserves her flowers. She deserves to be recognized for her ability without the qualifications of “Black” or “woman.” She is an incredible athlete and arguably one of the greatest of all time. “I think she should definitely be considered as one of the greatest athletes ever because she has just broken so many barriers, especially like, her childhood growing up, where she came from, being a woman of color,” Iwachiw said. Biles has even smoothly had to handle criticisms about when and how much she smiles. “I guess just, the amount of things that she’s had to overcome and then hugely surpassing standards and like, blowing everybody away with not only the difficulty, but the skill and the great execution of the skills she has is just mind-blowing,” Iwachiw said. Simone Biles is changing gymnastics as a sport. She is an inspiration to many other gymnasts from all walks of life. Placing a limit on her is placing a limit on gymnastics and every other gymnast who aspires to reach the same levels she has. “In the Gymnastics Club, we always like to say we do it for the love of the sport, and I think a part of that is like constantly challenging yourself,” Iwachiw said. “And I think it’s just important to be able to test your limits.” jaicbled@iu.edu

Indiana Daily Student

4

ARTS

March 4, 2021 idsnews.com

Editors Kevin Chrisco and Hannah Johnson arts@idsnews.com

History Center celebrates Women’s History month with new exhibit By Ellie Albin ealbin@iu.edu | @elliealbin1

The Monroe County History Center debuted the “SEE HER RUN: Monroe County Women in Politics” exhibit Tuesday. It’s free to the public and will run from March 2 to Sept. 30. The inspiration for the exhibit stemmed from the center’s commemoration of the women’s suffrage centennial last year, which focused on the contributions of Monroe County women to politics. Collection Manager Hilary Fleck said she wanted to go more in-depth and continue highlighting women involved in politics and public service with the new exhibit. And after nearly half a year of work, Fleck said she believes the exhibit has the power to make a strong impression – but there have been obstacles along the way that made the process difficult, such as the pandemic. “I have not been able to access the resources the public library has,” Fleck said. “And our public library has a lot of resources.”

Education Manager Andrea Hadsell said that not having access to the Indiana Room sometimes put a bit of a damper on the research process. “That had a lot of microfilm,” Hadsell said. “Not being able to go to those locations and go through those resources did create an obstacle.” However, Hadsell said their own records at the Monroe County History Center helped move the process along in a research charge led by Fleck. “She started going fullsteam ahead this past winter,” Hadsell said. “Primary sources, election records, newspaper articles and looking at a lot of the collections we have in our storage – we also have so many political buttons and posters.” The months of research ultimately resulted in an exhibit chock-full of Monroe County women’s political history, including information about Bloomington’s first female mayor, Mary Alice Dunlap, in a poignant photo taken during the time she served.

IDS FILE PHOTO

Charlotte Zietlow, the founder of the Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women, speaks on the commission’s 40th anniversary in 2014 at Bloomington City Hall. Zietlow is featured in the Monroe County History Museum’s new exhibit “See Her Run: Monroe County Women in Politics.”

“There’s a magazine spread from the 1960s featuring Mary Alice Dunlap, the first female mayor of Bloomington,” Hadsell said. “The magazine spread is Dunlap at a boardroom table surrounded by men.” The exhibit features many

powerful moments from Monroe County’s history, according to Hadsell, and it has had a profound influence on those who have been a part of the exhibit-building process. “You’re seeing people that have gone grocery shopping and walked the halls of our

schools,” Hadsell said. “And you get to know that they have had a massive impact not just in Bloomington, but in Monroe County and Indiana.” Fleck said she has also been emotionally affected by the exhibit, and she hopes it leaves a lasting impression

on visitors and inspires more interest in politics and public service from women. “The more that women see themselves in these positions of power, the more they will strive for these positions of power,” Fleck said. “I hope this inspires other people to get involved in politics.” IU freshman Ana Gaston said this exhibit challenges the notion that women don’t belong in politics. “It seems to be very difficult to find women in leadership,” Gaston said. “They are not only turned away from things like politics, but they are also taught from a young age that they don’t have a seat at the table.” Gaston said she hopes that other students take as much of an interest in politics and this exhibit as she does. “I am already a bit of a sucker for museums and the like, so to have an exhibit tailored to my interests sounds awesome,” Gaston said. “I really hope schools in Bloomington and also IU students take advantage of having such a unique exhibit.”

BEATS BY KEV

Julien Baker’s ‘Little Oblivions’ is an important record about mental illness Kevin Chrisco (he/him) is a senior in journalism.

COURTESY PHOTO

The poster for the podcast “Ernie Pyle Experiment” appears. The podcast story features Michael Brainard as Ernie Pyle and Greta Lind as Jerry Pyle.

Ernie Pyle podcast honored by Audie Awards By Alexis Lindenmayer lindena@iu.edu | @lexilindenmayer

The Audio Publishers Association announced “The Ernie Pyle Experiment!” as a finalist for an Audie Award in the Audio Drama category on Feb. 23. The WFIU podcast aired last year and featured 13 episodes about Ernie Pyle’s pre-war work as a traveling columnist for the ScrippsHoward Newspaper syndicate. The winner of the category will be announced at the virtual Audie Awards on March 22. Michael Brainard is the creator, co-executive producer and writer, and the voice of Pyle in the podcast. “When we first started, I had no idea that it would be as good as it is, but the quality just kept rising,” Brainard said. “And the industry professionals that are voting on this, they’re telling me it’s good, and it makes me feel like ‘OK, we’ve done something.’” The podcast cast and crew found out about the nomination on Jan. 14,

but they had to keep it a secret until the official announcement six weeks later, co-executive producer Russell McGee said. Being one of the five finalists in international audio drama is a high honor for the entire cast and crew, McGee said. “For the audio world, this is as big as the Oscars,” McGee said. “This has been a huge collaboration, and it wouldn’t have happened if we hadn’t had all these wonderful, amazing talents involved with the process.” The Audie Awards will be virtual because of the pandemic this year. Normally, the event would be in New York City. McGee said the crew will miss out on meeting and networking with other people in the industry but that he understands given the circumstances. Greta Lind voiced Jerry Pyle, Pyle’s wife, in the podcast. She said winning this award would be amazing, but she is happy with the recognition the nomination has already given to the podcast.

“It’s so true that the honor is in the mention and being a finalist is such an honor,” Lind said. “With projects like this, awards actually serve an important purpose in terms of getting the word out there and the opportunities it will create.” Brainard first discovered Pyle after visiting a used book store in 1989 and finding the book “Ernie’s America: The Best of Ernie Pyle’s 1930’s Travel Dispatches,” which detailed Pyle’s pre-war writings. Ever since then, Brainard said he has wanted to put these writings into some type of media. While his idea originally shifted from film to television over the years, Brainard said he is happy with this product being a podcast. “The idea is that there’s this found footage of them recorded along the way like they took a recording device with them, which is completely made up,” Brainard said. “But what happens is the device enables me to have the char-

acters talk directly to the audience of how they think about things, how they think about each other and how they think about themselves.” The podcast takes columns Pyle wrote in his time with Scripps-Howard Newspaper syndicate and provides a fictional narrative of what led to the creation of the column. At the end of each episode, Brainard reads the column the episode was based on. “At this point, I feel like I’m Ernie’s handler,” Brainard said. “I’m certainly the only person out there that is promoting his earlier work.” WFIU station operations director John Bailey originally approved the podcast for WFIU. He said he is happy with the decision to pick up the project and give name to a Bloomington-based podcast. “I don’t know how many prominent podcasts there are with Bloomington ties,” Bailey said. “It’s a reminder of what this little town has had to offer over the years.”

The stigma surrounding mental health struggles has softened in recent years. But poor mental health is not always mental illness. People only want to talk about the struggles that are fixable, ones that can be tied up neatly with a little bow. Ones that have a definitive, happy ending. But a lot of people won’t have those happy endings. “Oh, it isn’t black and white,” Julien Baker sings on album opener “Hardline.” “What if it’s all black, baby? All the time.” Baker’s third record “Little Oblivions” focuses on her depression and the various symptoms of it: alcoholism, loss of faith and suicidal thoughts. It’s difficult to listen to, but it’s deeply important to understand how mental illness works. It’s not the blues. It’s not romantic in the way it’s typically portrayed in television and movies. It’s harrowing, consistently painful, infiltrating and recoloring every aspect of daily life. Many of the songs deal with Baker’s addiction and relapses. “I miss it high,” Baker sings on “Faith Healer.” “How it dulled its error and the beauty. Now I see everything in startling intensity.” Baker wrestles with her addiction, understanding how it has alienated her, trapped her in a bubble of agony. She’d do anything to get out of it, except change. The chorus of “Faith Healer” is about Baker’s desire to accept help from anyone, even if that desire could inhibit any real progress. “Faith healer, come put your hands on me. A snake

oil dealer. I’ll believe you if you make me feel something.” Misplaced faith is a large theme on the record. Friends and family can be supportive, but if they don’t understand the extent of the suffering they may not be able to provide much solace. “The smoke alarm’s been going off for weeks. No one showed up. And half the time it isn’t what you think.” Depression is isolating, difficult to understand. There are symptoms, but many of them can go unnoticed. It makes you feel helpless, doomed for eternity. “Everything I do makes it worse,” Baker sings. “Human nature, call it a curse. Tired of collecting my scars and stories at the parties and bars. Trying to find a reason to fight. Someone’s got my head in a zip tie.” “Little Oblivions” is a difficult listen. Certain lyrics could be triggering or make listeners uncomfortable. But it’s important to give mental illness a face. It’s important to harden abstract experience, make it concrete. Mental illness has entered the public consciousness, but more work needs to be done to make sure the masses can understand it. Empathy is necessary. Comprehension is necessary. Hopefully “Little Oblivions” can open a door to more advanced conversations about mental illness. Depression and anxiety dominate the conversation, but there are a myriad of struggles facing thousands of people across the globe. We need to acknowledge them, not ignore them. kmchrisc@iu.edu

Leave the Magic to Us! Reaching a 40,000+ audience isn’t magic, just great advertising. Email advertise@idsnews.com to purchase advertising space.

Indiana Daily Student

OPINION

March 4, 2021 idsnews.com

Editors Kyle Linder and Allyson McBride opinion@idsnews.com

5

NOTHIN’ BUT NAT

Lower your expectations for your friends. They will thank you. Natalie Gabor (she/her) is a junior in journalism, business marketing and philosophy.

If college has taught me anything, it’s how staunch my only child syndrome can be. I don’t mean in the way that makes you terrible at sharing, maladjusted or totally awkward around others. I’m just particular. Unfortunately, being particular, hypersensitive and non-confrontational is a dangerous mix when living with others — especially if they’re more carefree and less considerate of how their actions might affect others. My occasional small acts of kindness or picking up extra chores might go unnoticed, causing me to resent them. Are my expectations too high? Sometimes, I can’t help but look around and see only unwashed dishes, overflowing trash cans and a barren wasteland of ingredients where groceries are supposed to be. What’s worse is when it’s not even my turn to perform these tasks. Many mornings, I wake up and think to myself “How can they not know this needs to be done?” or “Why don’t they realize how much this bothers me?” But if I haven’t told them then it’s my expectations that are the problem,

not their inaction. Though common in addiction recovery programs, the sentiment “expectations are premeditated resentments” is applicable to various other contexts. By expecting friends or roommates to behave the way you want them to simply because you willed it internally is unrealistic and can be detrimental to your overall happiness and contentment. Even though I understand purchasing something at the grocery store just because my roommate likes it or making extra leftovers so she doesn’t have to cook doesn’t necessarily warrant a parallel response, why do I expect one? Psychologically, humans have a tendency to develop high expectations of others and tie our happiness to the fulfilment of said expectations, according to John A. Johnson, professor emeritus of psychology at Penn State. This behavior stems from early childhood because young children often have difficulty distinguishing their subjective inner worlds from that of the outer world, causing them to believe conceptualizing an action will cause it to actually happen. This phenomenon is referred to as “magical thinking,” and though less influential, can last well

ILLUSTRATION BY MADELYN POWERS | IDS

into adulthood. This magical thinking causes me to feel hurt by what I view as acts of thoughtlessness or indifference by the people around me. In reality, I’m refusing to see the true motivation behind these behaviors. My friends or roommates aren’t doing things against me or because of me, but rather despite me. I’m just in the way of how they normally live their daily life. And they, too, are in the way of how I

live mine. Occasionally it feels as though I perform a plethora of actions that go widely unnoticed, making me resent the people I do them for. This resentment forced me to take a good, long look in the mirror to realize I’m often motivated by some small hope that someone else will do the same for me. Because expressing myself verbally is not my strong suit, I perform small actions as cries for help or signals

for what I truly need. But supposing others will understand my needs and allowing this self-imposition to be my only motivation behind my actions is inherently contradictory to true kindness. This kind of behavior is unfair and leaves my expectations of others all the more difficult to interpret. I’m stuck somewhere between expecting others to operate exactly how I do and not wanting to be burdensome or nit-picky.

So this conundrum provides exactly two options: I can either tell people how I feel and how each of their actions affects me, or I can learn to simply lower my expectations. Though I might see more immediate benefit from the former, psychologists suggest lowering expectations is a more direct pathway to happiness, or at the very least contentment. Having higher expectations may cultivate improvement but lead to disappointment, whereas having lower expectations can leave us feeling more satisfied by what others deliver. With the COVID-19 pandemic especially, some are finding it hard to even make it one day to the next, leaving little to no room for selfless acts of kindness. And that’s okay. I’m not saying you shouldn’t reach for the stars and expect mutually beneficial friendships and relationships, but I am saying it’s important to avoid holding others to an impossible standard because in reality, nobody asked me to buy those extra groceries or do that extra load of dishes. If anything, we all might find a little more peace in leaving chores for a couple of days. natgabor@iu.edu

CURREN(T) EVENTS

IU needs stronger scrutiny when determining career fair participants Curren Gauss (she/her) is a sophomore in theater and English.

IU prides itself on preparing undergraduates for the job market. Whether students want to be doctors, lawyers or mindless puppets for big tobacco, they can find their future employers at IU career fairs. IU offered its Winter Career and Internship Fair for the College of Arts and Sciences on Feb. 11. One employer at the event was Altria, a company that promotes “moving beyond smoking,” which is another way of marketing e-vape devices. Altria was also present at the Kelley School of Business career fair Feb. 15 and the 2021 IU Virtual Diversity and Internship Fair on Thursday. Many campuses, including IU-Bloomington, claim to be a “tobacco free cam-

pus,” and that should include companies that sell tobacco. IU should enact additional requirements for employers at career fairs to make sure companies like Altria are not given a platform on campus. There are little to no guidelines for which companies can market themselves to students at IU career and internship fairs, Walter Center employer relations director William Reed said in an email. IU doesn’t necessarily choose which employers attend career fairs, Reed said. Although there are “recruitment guidelines,” including not making students pay a fee or take out a line of credit for employment with the intent of protecting students, the university will offer the opportunity to any employer who is interested in recruiting IU students. Based on the guidelines,

there is nothing prohibiting companies marketing illegal substances for underage students — something the career fair should change. On a campus that claims to be “tobacco free,” there needs to be action behind those words, starting with banning tobacco companies like Altria from career fairs. Altria sells, owns and markets the newer, sleeker e-cigarette products like Juul, as well as established traditional tobacco company Marlboro. On its website, Altria claims to provide three main things to consumers and prospective workers — superior sensory experiences, reduced health risks and the avoidance of public isolation associated with cigarettes. All are good goals for a company marketing lung cancer. There are real dangers that come with vaping, even

though many students don’t acknowledge the risks. In 2019, 22% of college students in a study at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research in Ann Arbor, Michigan, said they had vaped in the past month. The number has increased drastically from only 6.1% in 2017. Michigan claims to be a smoke-free campus. Universities with smokefree campuses need to be willing to make changes to support their students now. With a 260.6% increase in evape and e-cigarette use in only two years, according to the Michigan study, universities need to be more careful and caring — especially when planning events explicitly for students, such as career fairs. I frequently used e-cigarette and e-vape devices until December 2020, when

I downloaded the app QuitVaping and was able to track my progress and stop. It has been 56 days since I last vaped, and all of it was done underage. In September 2019, former President Donald Trump changed the U.S. tobacco smoking age from 18 to 21, making Altria products illegal for more than half the students who attend the career fairs. The career and internship fairs conducted on campus should reflect the values the university holds. To allow a tobacco company — one which heavily markets e-vaping devices to underage people — on a “tobacco free” campus, is not only immoral but shows neglect from IU. It would be the same as a Chick-fil-A advertising at Pride — tasteless and out of place. IU needs to add more requirements for career fair at-

tendance to reflect its values as a school. To attend any IU career or internship fair, employers must currently pay a fee per-fair to the university, one that differs based on the income of said company. For example, a non-profit would pay a different amount to attend than a big corporate empire, Reed said. It should take more than a check to be able to market any company to IU students. If IU wants credibility as a “tobacco free” university and trust from parents and students, it needs to put students, not companies, first. Altria, and its products, should not be present at a career fair on a tobacco free campus. For IU to include Altria is to put its students last, something that I fear isn’t going to change anytime soon. curgauss@iu.edu

SPEAKING OF SEX

How do I properly shave my pubic hair?

ILLUSTRATIONS BY JUNO MARTIN | IDS

Taylor Harmon (she/her) is a sophomore in sexuality, gender and reproductive health, theater and drama.

Pubic hair removal has been a point of contention for many years — thousands, to be precise. As far back as the Stone Age, pubic hair removal has been recorded as a safety measure during battle, fashion journalist Jihan Basyah said in an article about the history of body hair aesthetics. Other historical records show some ancient Egyptians removed their pubic hair because it was seen as “unhealthy.” However, Medical News Today says pubic hair on humans serves many beneficial purposes,

including preventing disease and reducing friction during sex. Still, the trimming or removal of pubic hair has become a beauty standard for many people, especially those with vulvas. Sophomore Zoë Swisher said she began removing her pubic hair in high school due to social pressures. “High school was the first time I heard open dialogue about pubic hair,” Swisher said. “I was told that removing pubic hair was considered to be ‘in fashion’ and ‘what boys wanted.’” Junior Allison Marshall said shame surrounding pubic hair is exacerbated by media representation, and

that she has felt pressure from media representation to remove hers. “I feel a lot of societal pressures to remove my pubic hair,” Marshall said. “When you look at celebrities, like Kendall Jenner in her recent Valentine’s Day photo, there is no evidence of hair anywhere.” Marshall also said she felt pressure from past partners to remove her pubic hair. “I have had partners in the past claim that they didn’t care about pubic hair, but when I wouldn’t shave they would explicitly express their displeasure with my hair and still ask me to shave,” Marshall said. What a person chooses to

do with their pubic hair is entirely their decision. Swisher said it can be difficult for people to recognize if they want to remove their pubic hair because of societal pressures and shame, or in spite of it. “I’ve tried to work out for years how I genuinely feel about it and what I like the most,” Swisher said. “No matter what I choose, at the end of the day it is my body and my hair, so whatever is most comfortable for me should be acceptable.” For those who do choose to remove pubic hair for themselves via shaving, here are a few tips to do so gently and effectively, according to sexual health educator and

influencer Laci Green. PREP: Before shaving, trim your pubic hair with sharp hair scissors and soak in a warm bath or shower for 10 minutes. Then, use a gentle exfoliant on the pubic area to get rid of dead skin cells. DURING: Apply a layer of gel shaving cream, and use a sharp razor — to prevent razor burn and possible infection — shave downward with the direction of the hair. For a closer shave, you may choose to re-apply shaving cream and shave laterally, moving from the outside of your pubic area to the inside. It is important to keep in mind that a second shave increases your risk of razor

bumps, burns and nicks. AFTER: Apply a light layer of neosporin on the area, followed by a light layer of scentless repairing lotion and baby powder. The neosporin and lotion aids in protection and recovery, and the baby powder will help prevent chafing and irritation. From there, put on a pair of loose fitting and breathable underwear and pants. There are many ways to remove your pubic hair, and some techniques will work better for some than others. It is important to figure out what works for you and to continue to listen to your body and its needs. tayharmo@iu.edu

LETTER TO THE EDITOR POLICY The IDS encourages and accepts letters to be printed from IU students, faculty and staff and the public. Letters should not exceed 400 words and may be edited for length and style. Submissions must include the person’s name, address and telephone number for verification.

Letters without those requirements will not be considered for publication. Letters can be mailed or dropped off at the IDS, 6011 E. Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington, IN 47405. Send submissions via email to letters@idsnews.com. Call the IDS with questions at 812-855-5899.

6

March 4, 2021 | Indiana Daily Student | idsnews.com

» BLUEBIRD

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 wise remaining on the premises,” Holcomb’s order reads. “Seating must be arranged and maintained so that individuals, households, or parties are spaced at least six (6) feet apart from any other individual, household or party.” CDC guidelines advise restaurants and bars to have “adequate supplies to support hygiene” available, such as soap, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. They also recommend these businesses modify their layouts to ensure social distancing, clean their facilities as much as possible, require masks and ensure their ventilation systems are working properly. Before the closure last week, the COVID-19 policies listed on the Bluebird’s website did seem to align with Holcomb’s order and CDC guidelines — masks were required inside the establishment, and social distancing and hand washing were encouraged. A blurb on the site stated the Bluebird was “following CDC guidelines to keep the building sanitary, safe, distanced and seated.” But on a mid-February Saturday night, almost a year since the pandemic began, most of these promises were overtly ignored or weakly enforced at the Bluebird. Local musicians and community members who have spoken with the IDS or posted about the Bluebird on social media say they’ve noticed similar COVID-19-safety issues at the venue over the past year. “Social distancing and wearing face coverings are two vital tools we can use to fight covid transmission,” Penny Caudill said in an email. “Unfortunately, they are also two behaviors that some find easy to forget when visiting local nightlife.” Caudill said Monroe County has partnered with

Security Pro 24/7, a for-hire security services company, to send compliance officers to monitor local bars and restaurants. When those officers find that businesses aren’t complying with health guidelines, she said they work with the business’ management to find ways of reducing COVID-19 spread.

“Social distancing and wearing face coverings are two vital tools we can use to fight covid transmission. Unfortunately, they are also two behaviors that some find easy to forget when visiting local nightlife.” Penny Caudill, Monroe County Health Department administrator

Kubiak told the IDS before the shutdown that the Bluebird had tried its best to administer temperature checks and enforce social distancing, but that it’s been hard to do so for everyone every night. He said the nightclub had conveyed its issues enforcing social distancing with the health department, but Kubiak didn’t indicate that there was any plan to fix the dangerous environment on the dance floor. Kubiak said the most helpful precaution the Bluebird had taken as of February was the installation of Global Plasma Solutions ionization technology in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. The technology works by releasing ions into the airstream, according to the GPS website, and

has been found to filter out pathogens. “We haven’t had any band members or staff test positive,” he said. * * * The nightclub updated the COVID-19 procedures on its website after the shutdown to include that the Bluebird reserves the right to remove people if they don’t follow the rules. Staff are now enforcing that people stay seated throughout performances, and people are no longer allowed to dance near the stage, according to the update. Aaron Waltz, director of security at Security Pro 24/7, declined to comment on what his team observed at Friday and Saturday night concerts post-shutdown. Caudill, however, said the Bluebird’s procedures are now more detailed and staff is working through the plans. “Reports indicate that Friday night went well,” Caudill said in an email. “Saturday had a few more challenges, but compliance was maintained on both nights.” * * * Local musician Liam Murphy has performed at the Bluebird dozens of times. He said he isn’t at all surprised by the nightclub’s operations during the pandemic, which he thinks are inappropriate and unsafe. The 21-year-old Bloomington local and cofounder of Turquoise Mansion, an experimental music collective, said his livelihood, as well as that of his musician friends, depends on performing live. “My main source of income last year was live music,” Murphy said. “My life has kind of sucked money-wise for almost a year now.” Even though Murphy depends on the money he makes performing, he said

he won’t play live shows at large venues like the Bluebird because of how dangerous it can be. “When people with COVID-19 cough, sneeze, sing, talk, or breathe they produce respiratory droplets,” the CDC website says. “Infections occur mainly through exposure to respiratory droplets when a person is in close contact with someone who has COVID-19.” Recent literature and peerreviewed studies compiled by the National Center for Biotechnology Information have found that the singing and shouting that takes place at crowded live shows can increase spread COVID-19. “Singing generates aerosols and droplets,” the NCBI found. “A study from Mürbe et al demonstrated increase in particle emission during singing and emphasized the importance of risk management for singing.”

“How can we even know there aren’t outbreaks coming from them? People are not wearing masks in there. It’s all over social media.”

sic with live streamed performances. Murphy said the Bluebird shouldn’t be operating because there’s no way to be certain the crowds at their live music shows aren’t contributing to the spread of the virus. “How can we even know there aren’t outbreaks coming from them?” Murphy said. “People are not wearing masks in there. It’s all over social media.” Kubiak declined to comment on his reasoning for staying open and said he would explain after the pandemic is over. Murphy said he’s certain the Bluebird cares only about making money. “Anyone who chooses to play at any bar or venue that is having live music performed during a mass death event is only thinking about money,” Murphy said. “To me, that’s the definition of money being the priority over human lives.” The Bluebird shutting down for just a day isn’t enough, Murphy said. He doesn’t think they should be open at all until more people are vaccinated. * * *

Liam Murphy, local musician

Murphy said seeing other local musicians continue to perform live, knowing how unsafe it can be, has made him feel disconnected from the local music community. Murphy said local acts like DJ Maddog and Huckleberry Funk are examples of musicians who are handling the pandemic well. He said they haven’t been performing live, and DJ Maddog has been supplementing live mu-

“The government shit the bed,” said David James, owner of the Blockhouse Bar. “I lean very milkquetoast — it’s a complex issue.” While the Bluebird continues to put on live shows, venues like James’ will stay shut down. James said the decision to close indefinitely was the best for the safety of his staff and customers, but that the situation is too nuanced to place blame on other business owners. The federal government didn’t provide businesses with the help they needed, he said. “I’m on the side of CDC guidelines,” James said. “It’s a liability for people to be gathering right now. We’re choosing to do the safe thing by not bringing people together.”

Community members like Murphy, however, think the issue isn’t that the Bluebird is staying open. It’s that it wasn’t trying to do so safely. The pressure for businesses to stay open and profitable is no excuse for bars to ignore health guidelines, Murphy said. “You can stay afloat and stay open and follow standards,” he said. “If you’re going to do live music, it’s on the venue to do it safely.” Kubiak declined to comment about the pressures to stay open because of how mixed public opinion currently is. “Half the people want us to be open and half don’t,” Kubiak said in an email. Luckily for the Bluebird, it doesn’t seem like their customers are bothered by the nightclub’s handling of the pandemic. Though onlookers might think the nightclub is creating danger for the community by staying open, the audience thinks the Bluebird’s almost nightly live music shows are worth the risk. “It’s the best bar in town right now, and I love live music,” said an IU student from the same group as the boy who fell over on his stool. “Maybe this is a ‘dumb decision.’ But all of us have antibodies because we’ve all had COVID before.” Hannah Dailey reported this story through phone interviews with David Kubiak and community members and email conversations with Kathy Hewett and Penny Caudill of the Monroe County Health Department. Scenes from Feb. 13 were observed from the back corner of the Bluebird nightclub, aside from when taking photographs and asking people questions made it necessary to approach others. A mask was worn and social distancing protocols were followed throughout the reporting process.

the care and services you need to stay healthy at idsnews.com/health Optometry

Oral/Dental Care

Health Spotlight Dr. John Hiester

$ :D\ RI :HOOQHVV &KLURSUDFWLF

1710 W. Third St. 812-336-BACK (2225) bloomingtonchiropractor.com

Formerly known as the Back and Neck Pain Relief Center, we provide gentle, effective chiropractic care helping students reduce stress, fatigue, and improve spinal health. We have treatments that will fit your individual needs. We accept most insurance plans. Give us a call today!

Mon., Wed., Thu.: 9 a.m. - noon, 2 - 6 p.m. Tue., Fri.: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Physicians

Dr. Crystal Gray Dr. Andrew Pitcher

Chiropractic

Oral/Dental Care

Dr. Brandy Deckard, O.D., F.A.A.O. Dr. Derek Bailey, O.D. Dr. Jenna Dale, O.D., F.A.A.O., F.C.O.V.D. Dr. Luke Streich, O.D. Precision Eye Group specializes in comprehensive vision health. We offer examinations and treatment for a wide array of eye diseases, conditions, and problems, with advanced diagnostic and vision care technologies. We help our patients achieve and maintain good eye health for life. You can shop our wide variety of designer frames including Lindberg, Lafont, Ray-Ban, Tom Ford, Maui Jim, Oliver Peoples and many more! Schedule your appointment now, by calling the office or online at our website, and see your world with the best vision possible. Now providing care in both the Bloomington and Bedford communities!

Board certified physicians with over 70 years combined experience. Services include: kidney stones, urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, prostate problems, same day emergency appointments, vasectomy. Mon. - Wed.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thu.: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fri.: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. 2907 McIntire Drive 812-332-8765 summiturology.com Or visit us at our other location. Dr. Warren L. Gray 2200 John R. Wooden Drive Suite 207 Martinsville, IN 46151 765-342-8427

Check

Dr. Mary Ann Bough Discover Chiropractic for the entire family! We are a stateof-the-art chiropractic facility using computerized analysis and adjustment techniques. We specialize in gentle “no-TwistTurn” adjusting of infants to seniors! We are close to campus and near major bus routes. New patients are welcome and most insurance plans accepted. Call today and find out how you and your family can stay naturally healthy with chiropractic care. Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tue.: 12 - 5 p.m. 3901 Hagan St., Suite C 812-336-7552 drmaryann.com

the IDS every Thursday for your directory of local health care services, or go online anytime at idsnews.com/health

322 S. Woodscrest Drive 812-332-2020

Dr. Brandt Finney Dr. Finney is committed to providing excellence in dentistry. He uses the latest in dental techniques to provide you with a beautiful and healthy smile. Additionally, Dr. Finney believes strongly in education to prevent oral health problems before they occur. Because of this philosophy, we have designed our practice for the best experience and results, from wallmounted televisions in treatment rooms to our state-of-the-art 3-D imaging. Our office is located near the College Mall and accepts most insurances including the IU Cigna plans, as well as the IU Fellowship Anthem plan. We look forward to meeting you!

Bedford: Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thu.: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 3343 Michael Ave. 812-279-3466 Bloomington Downtown: COMING SOON! 101 W. Kirkwood Ave.

Chiropractic

In-office or virtual appointments. Hours: Clinic hours can vary. Please call to speak to a Team Member. 857 S Auto Mall Rd #5 812-333-1051 smiledoctors.com

Matthew L. Rasche, D.D.S., M.S.D. Certified, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Southern Indiana Pediatric Dentistry with Dr. Matt Rasche specializes in providing comprehensive dental care for infants, children and adolescents, including those with special needs. We provide quality dental care and an exceptional experience for each patient. We welcome new patients! All insurance plans and private pay accepted. Our office is located near College Mall in Bloomington, at 828 Auto Mall Road in Bloomington. 812333-KIDS. Call today! Mon. - Thu.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fri.: by appointment 828 Auto Mall Road 812-333-KIDS (5437) sipediatricdentistry.com

$ :D\ RI :HOOQHVV &KLURSUDFWLF

Mon. - Thu.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 2909 E. Buick Cadillac Blvd. 812-339-3427 bloomdentist.com

Mention seeing us in the IDS directory for a special discount. Flexible monthly installment plans make budgeting stress-free. We accept most insurance plans and most major credit cards.

precisioneye.com Bloomington Eastside: Mon. - Fri.: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m. - noon

Brian Logue, M.D. Eric Smith, M.D. Dave Elkins, P.A.C.

Smile Doctors is offering COMPLEMENTARY consultations for children, teens and adults. Our Orthodontists offer braces and Invisalign®. Visit Smile Doctors and you’ll see how we make you Smile Happy from start to finish.

Dr. Crystal Gray Dr. Andrew Pitcher

Formerly known as the Back and Neck Pain Relief Center, we provide gentle, effective chiropractic care helping students reduce stress, fatigue, and improve spinal health. We have treatments that will fit your individual needs. We accept most insurance plans. Give us a call today! Mon., Wed., Thu.: 9 a.m. - noon, 2 - 6 p.m. Tue., Fri.: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

For membership in the Indiana Daily Student Health Directory, please contact ads@idsnews.com. Your deadline for next week’s Health Directory is 5 p.m. Monday.

The Health Directory is your guide to health and wellness in the Bloomington area.

1710 W. Third St. 812-336-2225 bloomingtonchiropractor.com

Timothy J. Devitt, D.M.D. We provide a full scope of oral surgery procedures in a caring and comfortable manner. Our services include dental implants, IV sedation and wisdom teeth removal. We’re a provider for most insurance plans, including IU and Medicaid. No referral necessary. Conveniently located on S. College Mall Road, across from Kroger and Five Guys. Mon. - Fri.: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 1116 S. College Mall Rd. 812-332-2204 oralsurgeryofbloomington.com

PAID ADVERTISING

7

Indiana Daily Student | idsnews.com | March 4, 2021

SPORTS Editors William Coleman, Tristan Jackson and Luke Christopher Norton sports@idsnews.com

Gotta win ‘em all! starting five for Saturday’s game. Similar to games such as Pokémon or Yu-Gi-Oh!, each card provides fictitious labels, statistics and skills for each player. The statistical categories represent the athlete’s level of

By Bradley Hohulin bhohulin@iu.edu | @BradleyHohulin

In a collaboration with the Purdue Exponent, the Indiana Daily Student created personalized trading cards for IU’s presumed

I choose U IU men’s basketball and No. 23 Purdue meet Saturday in West Lafayette, Indiana, for the 213th time in the storied rivalry. Purdue bested IU 81-69 on Jan. 14 despite sophomore forward Trayce Jackson-Davis putting up 25 points in a losing effort. JacksonDavis has been the centerpiece of his team all year and likely will be the key to flipping the script against Purdue, especially with sophomore guard Armaan Franklin sidelined for the remainder of the regular season with a foot injury.

Al Durham

Substandard shooting has plagued the Hoosiers all season, making Franklin’s absence all the more worrisome. Three consecutive losses to Michigan State, Rutgers and Michigan have left IU at 7-11 in conference play while head coach Archie Miller faces serious doubts regarding his ability to lead his team to the postseason. However, a pair of impressive wins over No. 5 Iowa combined with a road upset of rival Purdue would do wonders for IU’s resume.

Trayce Jackson-Davis

23

SOPHOMORE

performance while driving to the basket, playing defense, shooting from long-range and facilitating plays through assists or scoring. Additionally, each player has received a special ability to mirror his most definable strength.

1

SENIOR

Jerome Hunter

21

SOPHOMORE

SHARPSHOOTER

SHARPSHOOTER

Heated

Two 3-pointers

When Durham gets absolutely clobbered attempting a circus layup, he can get Heated in retaliation to shoot 50% or better from 3-point range while he is on the court.

Hunter will probably only contribute roughly six points each game, but this skill enables him to do so inexplicably in clutch moments.

Stats

Stats

BASE ATTACK BASE DEFENSE

141 124

PERIMETER PLAYMAKING

WORDS BY BRADLEY HOHULIN | IDS

175 160

BASE DEFENSE

PHOTO BY IZZY MYSZAK | IDS

Rob Phinisee

10

JUNIOR

BIG MAN

BASE ATTACK

138 126

PERIMETER PLAYMAKING

WORDS BY BRADLEY HOHULIN | IDS

Carry

PHOTO BY IZZY MYSZAK | IDS

Race Thompson

25

JUNIOR

FIELD GENERAL

169 147

BIG MAN

Rob Roulette

Lockdown

When his team goes five consecutive minutes without scoring, Jackson-Davis can activate Carry to single handedly — left hand, to be specific — will IU back within five points.

When activated, the likelihood of Phinisee stealing the ball or draining a 3-pointer doubles. However, so does his risk of committing a personal foul or backbreaking turnover.

Thompson can reduce an opposing player’s base attack by 25 when Lockdown is in effect. This advantage is doubled when Thompson is wearing his mask, intimidating his target.

Stats

Stats

Stats

BASE ATTACK BASE DEFENSE

184 188

PERIMETER PLAYMAKING

102 166

WORDS BY BRADLEY HOHULIN | IDS

BASE ATTACK BASE DEFENSE

PHOTO BY IZZY MYSZAK | IDS

Mason Gillis

0

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN

140 158

PERIMETER PLAYMAKING

WORDS BY BRADLEY HOHULIN | IDS

121 163

BASE DEFENSE

PHOTO BY IZZY MYSZAK | IDS

Eric Hunter Jr.

2

JUNIOR

FREE THROW FORWARD

BASE ATTACK

POINT GUARD | LOCKDOWN DEFENDER

Free Free Throws

Straight Jacket

Every time Gillis goes to the line, the team’s free throw efficiency doubles.

Hunter guards his man so closely the opponent can barely move, decreasing the opponent’s attack.

Stats

Stats

BASE ATTACK BASE DEFENSE

150 160

PERIMETER PLAYMAKING

WORDS BY HANNAH MITCHELL | EXPONENT

100 180

PHOTO BY NINA TAYLOR | EXPONENT

Jaden Ivey

23

FRESHMAN

BASE ATTACK BASE DEFENSE

120 200

PERIMETER PLAYMAKING

WORDS BY DRE CLEMONS | EXPONENT

150 175

PHOTO BY DAVID HICKEY | EXPONENT

Sasha Stefanovic

55

JUNIOR

164 192

PERIMETER PLAYMAKING

WORDS BY BRADLEY HOHULIN | IDS

107 142 PHOTO BY IZZY MYSZAK | IDS

It’s time to Pur-duel The Boilermakers lead the series 123-89 and boast eight consecutive victories over the Hoosiers. Head coach Matt Painter seeks to secure his 12th postseason berth in West Lafayette, Indiana with a Purdue squad that stands 12-6 in conference play with just one loss at its home Mackey Arena. Junior forward Trevion Williams scored 22 points and grabbed 10 boards the last time he faced the Hoosiers, besting his season averages of 15.8 points and nine rebounds.

Surrounding Williams is a trio of sharpshooting guards including Sasha Stefanovic, Brandon Newman and Isaiah Thompson, all of whom connect on over 38% of their 3-pointers. Despite a slow start to the season, Purdue boasts a pair of victories against No. 7 Ohio State and has all but guaranteed itself a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Meanwhile, Miller is still chasing his first career win against Purdue, which might be his last real chance to punch a ticket to the big dance.

Trevion Williams

50

JUNIOR

SHOOTING GUARD

SNIPER

Ivey throws down a highlight dunk, raising the team’s energy and wrecking the opponents’ composure.

If Sasha makes a 3-point shot, his perimeter shooting stat raises and the team’s attack increases by half that amount.

Williams unleashes the power of Zach Edey and they grab every rebound in sight, increasing the team’s attack and Edey’s own defense.

Stats

Stats

Stats

NBA Jam

BASE ATTACK BASE DEFENSE

150 160

WORDS BY ASHLYN COCHRAN | EXPONENT

SCORING CENTER

Splash Brother

PERIMETER PLAYMAKING

100 180

BASE ATTACK

PHOTO BY PURDUE ATHLETICS

WORDS BY LUKE HOPPENRATH | EXPONENT

BASE DEFENSE

130 110

Giant Keeper

PERIMETER PLAYMAKING

200 150

PHOTO BY SARA WHITE | EXPONENT

BASE ATTACK BASE DEFENSE

150 175

WORDS BY RAY COUTURE | EXPONENT

PERIMETER PLAYMAKING

100 160

PHOTO BY SARA WHITE | EXPONENT

GRAPHICS BY ABBY CARMICHAEL | IDS

Indiana Daily Student

8

SPORTS

March 4, 2021 idsnews.com

Editors William Coleman, Tristan Jackson and Luke Christopher Norton sports@idsnews.com

WOMEN’S SOCCER

IU defeats Iowa 2-0 for second straight win By Patrick Felts patfelts@iu.edu | @patrickjfelts

IU women’s soccer defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 2-0 Sunday afternoon at Bill Armstrong Stadium, improving to 2-1 on the season. Senior forward Melanie Forbes led the Hoosiers on offense. Forbes followed up her game-winning goal against Rutgers with two first-half goals against Iowa. Forbes has scored all three of the Hoosiers’ goals this season after scoring two the entire 2019 season. Forbes’ first goal came off a smooth pass from sophomore midfielder Avery Lockwood, putting the shot in off the post. Her second goal came from her tight ball handling in the box, weaving through Iowa defenders and

switching feet before putting the ball in the back of the net. “I think she’s found another gear, and her creativity in and around the box is a different level,” head coach Erwin van Bennekom said. “And she proved that again today with two great goals.” Beyond a strong offensive performance from Forbes, the Hoosiers’ typically strong defense was just as potent Sunday, winning a second-consecutive shutout and allowing just three shots on goal. The Hawkeyes have yet to score a goal this season. “I think that’s our foundation of everything we do. Last year we proved that in the league, and we did it again,” van Bennekom said. “Even if we have an off day with the

ball, we still defend hard and make sure we don’t give away too much.” Up next for the Hoosiers will be a trip to University Park, Pennsylvania, to take on the reigning Big Ten Champions, Penn State. The Nittany Lions will be one of the Hoosiers’ toughest tests of the season and an opportunity for a crucial win for IU. “I think they’re the best team in our league. I think they have got the most talent, they have got a great coaching staff, so it’s a good challenge,” van Bennekom said. “I felt last year we did a good job against them and had a chance to tie it up late a couple times. It will be a great challenge, it will be an extra game for us. We want to play the best — I can’t wait.”

CHRISTOPHER CONAWAY | IDS

Senior defender Allison Jorden goes up for a header at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Sunday. The Hoosiers beat the Iowa Hawkeyes 2-0 Sunday.

Connect with members of many diverse faiths at idsnews.com/religious Paid Advertising

Non-Denominational

Quaker Bloomington Friends Meeting

H2O Church Fine Arts Building, Room 015 812-955-0451

h2oindiana.org facebook.com/h2ochurchiu/ @h2ochurchiu on Instagram and Twitter Sundays: 11:01 a.m. Small Groups: Small group communities meet throughout the week (see website for details) H2O Church is a local church especially for the IU camus community to hear the Good News (Gospel) about Jesus Christ. We are a church mostly composed of students and together we're learning how to be followers of Jesus, embrace the Gospel and make it relate to every area of our lives. Kevin Cody, Pastor

City Church For All Nations 1200 N. Russell Rd. 812-336-5958

citychurchbloomington.org facebook.com/citychurchbtown/ @citychurchbtown on Instagram Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Mon. - Thu.: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. City Church is a multicultural, multigenerational, and nondenominational Christian Church. In addition to our contemporary worship experiences on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., we also have a college ministry that meets on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. We would love to welcome you into our community. David Norris, Senior Pastor Lymari and Tony Navarro, College ministry leaders

High Rock Church 3124 Canterbury Ct. 812-323-3333

highrock-church.com Facebook: highrockchurch Instagram: highrockbtown

Scott Joseph, Lead Pastor

West Second St. Church of Christ 825 W. Second St. 812-332-0501

facebook.com/w2coc

fgcquaker.org/cloud/bloomingtonmonthly-meeting Facebook: Bloomington Friends Meeting Sunday: 9:50 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. Fellowship after Meeting for Worship 12:15 p.m. Often there is a second hour activity (see website) Wednesday (midweek meeting): 9:00 a.m. Meeting for worship 9:30 a.m. Fellowship after Meeting for Worship

Our religious services consistof silent centering worship interspersed with spoken messages that arise from deeply felt inspiration. We are an inclusive community, a result of avoiding creeds, so we enjoy a rich diversity of belief. We are actively involved in peace action, social justice causes, and environmental concerns.

Inter-Denominational Redeemer Community Church 111 S. Kimble Dr. 812-269-8975

redeemerbloomington.org facebook.com/RedeemerBtown @RedeemerBtown on Instagram and Twitter Sunday: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

John Myers, Preacher

Unitarian Universalist Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington 2120 N. Fee Lane 812-332-3695

uublomington.org facebook.com/uubloomington Sundays (currently): 10:15 a.m. via livestream Sundays (when in person): 9:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. We are a dynamic congregation working towards 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.

1413 E. 17th St. 812-339-5561 • hoosiercatholic.org

Facebook: Hoosiercatholic Twitter: @hoosiercatholic Weekend Mass Times Saturday Vigil: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Spanish), 5:30 p.m., 9 p.m. (During Academic Year) Korean Mass 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 6 p.m.

Episcopal (Anglican) Canterbury House Episcopal (Anglican) Campus Ministry at IU 719 E. Seventh St. 812-334-7971 • 812-361-7954

ecm.so.indiana.edu twitter.com/ECMatIU • facebook.com/ECMatIU @ECMatIU on Instagram

Sundays: 4 p.m. Holy Eucharist with hymns followed by dinner

Weekday Mass Times Monday - Saturday: 12:15 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: 9 p.m.

Bible Studies and Music Services: See our Social Media

Rev. Patrick Hyde, O.P., Administrator and

Independent Baptist

Director of Campus Ministry Rev. Dennis Woerter, O.P. Associate Pastor Rev. Reginald Wolford, O.P., Associate Pastor

Ricardo Bello-Gomez, President of the Board Corrine Miller, President of the student organization

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Latter-day Saint Student Association (L.D.S.S.A.)

Mennonite Mennonite Fellowship of Bloomington

Lifeway Baptist Church 7821 W. State Road 46 812-876-6072 • lifewaybaptistchurch.org

Facebook: LifewayEllettsville College & Career Sunday Meeting: 9 a.m. Sunday

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7 p.m. Lifeway Baptist Church exists to bring glory to God by making disciples, maturing believers and multiplying ministry. Matthew 28:19-20

Barnabas Christian Ministry Small Groups: Cedar Hall 2nd Floor Common Area, 7 - 8 p.m., meetings start Thursday, Sept. 5. We will meet every other Thursday during the school year. Steven VonBokern, Senior Pastor Rosh Dhanawade, IU Coordinator 302-561-0108, barnabas@indiana.edu barnabas.so.indiana.edu * Free transportation provided. Please call if you need a ride to church.

Lutheran (LCMS) University Lutheran Church & Student Center 607 E. 7th St. 812-336-5387

indianalutheran.com facebook.com/ULutheranIU Instagram: @uluindiana Sunday: Bible Class 9:15 a.m. Divine Service 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday & Friday: Morning Prayer 8 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Service 7 p.m. LCMSU Student Fellowship 7:30 p.m.

Thursday: Grad/Career Study & Fellowship 7:30 p.m. University Lutheran is the home LCMSU at Indiana. Our on-campus location creates a hub for genuine Christ-centered community that receives God's gifts of life, salvation and the forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ. "We Witness, We Serve, We Love." Rev Richard Woelmer, Campus Pastor

Reverend Mary Ann Macklin, Senior Minister Reverend Emily Manvel Leite, Minister of Religious Education and Congregational Life

Catholic St. Paul Catholic Center

St. Paul Catholic Center is a diverse community rooted in the saving compassion of Jesus Christ, energized by His Sacraments, and nourished by the liturgical life of His Church.

Chris Jones, Lead Pastor

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

1413 E. 17th St. 812-339-5561 • hoosiercatholic.org Facebook: Hoosiercatholic Twitter: @hoosiercatholic Rev. Patrick Hyde, O.P., Administrator and Director of Campus Ministry Rev. Dennis Woerter, O.P. Associate Pastor Rev. Reginald Wolford, O.P., Associate Pastor

Weekday Mass Times Monday - Saturday: 12:15 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: 9 p.m.

We aspire to offer a safe and welcoming home for all people. We are a blend of people of different ages, genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities and countries; we are students, faculty, staff and friends. We pray, worship and proclaim the Gospel. We also promote justice, equality, inclusion, peace, love, critical thinking and acting as agents of change in our world.

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.

Sunday Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Weekend Mass Times Saturday Vigil: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Spanish), 5:30 p.m., 9 p.m. (During Academic Year) Korean Mass 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 6 p.m.

We are currently meeting by Zoom only; email us at bloomington.friends.website@gmail.com to request our Zoom link.

Sunday: 11 a.m. We are a Bible-based, non-denominational Christian church. We are multi-ethnic and multi-generational, made up of students and professionals, singles, married couples, and families. Our Sunday service is casual and friendly with meaningful worship music, applicable teaching from the Bible, and a fun kids program.

St. Paul Catholic Center

3820 Moores Pike 812-336-4581

Check

St. Paul Catholic Center is a diverse community rooted in the saving compassion of Jesus Christ, energized by His Sacraments, and nourished by the liturgical life of His Church.

333 S. Highland Ave. 812-334-3432

myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org Facebook: Bloomington Institute and YSA Society

2420 E. Third St. 812-646-2441 bloomingtonmenno.org • Facebook Join Zoom Fellowship Sunday Evenings at 5 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7055210574

Currently restricted hours:

Meeting ID: 705 521 0574

Wed nights for class, 6:50 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. (Subject to change based on COVID-19 developments)

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.

The Insistute building is a place to gather on campus for a break from academic rigors. Small library for quiet study, kitchen area for snacks and eating lunch, room to socialize, come play pool, ping pong or foosball. Games and puzzles available as well. A place to feel spiritually recharged and learn more about the Savior, Jesus Christ. Parking available when enrolled and attending a class. Church meets 11:30 on Sundays, at 2411 E. Second Street. David Foley, Institute Director Lyn Anderson, Administrative Assistant David Baer, YSA Branch President

Southern Baptist Bloomington Korean Baptist Church 5019 N. Lakeview Dr. 812-327-7428

mybkbc.org facebook.com/mybkbc/ Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Friday: 7 p.m. Saturday: 6 a.m. Praise the Lord! Do you need a True Friend? Come and worship the almighty God together with us on Sunday, Fellowship included. We are a Korean community seeking God and serving people. Students and newcomers are especially welcome.

Jason Pak, Pastor

John Sauder mfbjohn@gmail.com

United Methodist Jubilee 219 E. Fourth St. 812-332-6396

jubileebloomington.org Instagram: @jubileebloomington Twitter: @jubileebloom facebook.com/fumcbloomington 10 a.m. Sundays: Classic Worship via Youtube Live 11:15 a.m. Sundays: Interactive Bible Study via Zoom 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Virtual + InPerson Meeting at First Methodist Jubilee is a Christ-centered community open to all people. We offer both virtual and in-person community events on Wednesdays for a free meal, discussion, worship and hanging out. Small groups, service projects, and events are all a significant part of our rhythm of doing life together and avoiding isolation. Email: jubilee@fumcb.org Markus Dickinson, Campus Director

the IDS every Thursday for your directory of local religious services, or go online anytime at idsnews.com/religious For membership in the Indiana Daily Student Religious Directory, please contact ads@idsnews.com. Your deadline for next week’s Religious Directory is 5 p.m. Monday.

SPORTS

9

March 4, 2021 | Indiana Daily Student | idsnews.com

FIELD HOCKEY

IU falls to Rutgers, Iowa in first weekend of competition The team fell 3-0 to the Scarlet Knights on Friday, with five freshmen making their first career starts. Of these freshmen, forward Meghan Dillon and midfield and forward Anna Gwiazdz-

By Luke Christopher Norton lcnorton@iu.edu | @ByLCNorton

IU field hockey fell to Rutgers and Iowa this weekend at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

inski recorded shots, while goalkeeper Shannon McNally had nine saves. IU recorded one shot on goal, while Rutgers recorded 12 in the matchup. The Hoosiers then faced

the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday, losing 1-0. Iowa sophomore midfield and forward Sofie Stribos found the Hoosiers’ net in the final three minutes of the game thanks to an assist from her sister.

IU had no shots on Saturday, while Iowa had 17 shots and 8 shots on goal. McNally recorded six saves against the Hawkeyes, with senior goalkeeper Sachi Ananias playing on the

field for the Hoosiers. IU returns to play March 5 against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, before travelling to East Lansing, Michigan, to face off with Michigan State on March 7.

SOFTBALL

IU goes 4-2 in three weekend double-headers in Florida By Griffin Healy healygr@iu.edu | @TheGriffinHealy

IU softball officially wrapped up its first weekend of playing ball Sunday at the Sleepy Hollow Sports Complex in Leesburg, Florida. The first match on Friday started with an uneventful three innings. It wasn’t until the top of the fourth, when Cornhuskers senior outfielder Tristen Edwards hit a one-run homerun to make it 1-0. IU responded quickly during the bottom with senior outfielder Gabbi Jenkins and senior catcher Bella Norton hitting RBIs to make it a 2-1 game. Finally, junior infielder Hannah Davis singled to first and allowed Norton to score an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth, making it a 3-1 IU win. The Hoosiers had three freshmen start against Nebraska in pitcher Macy Montgomery, infielder Brooke Benson and catcher Grace Lorsung. Despite a homerun from sophomore catcher Desiree Dufek and a sacrifice fly from Jenkins, the Hoosiers could not provide the run support to compete with Nebraska

FILE PHOTO BY SARAH ZYGMUNTOWSKI | IDS

The IU softball team cheers on then-sophomore Grayson Radcliffe on March 17, 2019, after she hit a grand slam against Saint Francis University. The Hoosiers scored two wins against Wisconsin on Saturday, as well as a win and a loss against Minnesota on Sunday.

during the second match on Friday. Montgomery threw a wild pitch, allowing Nebraska’s freshman infielder Billie Andrews to score. Other points came from RBIs by Edwards and Andrews. Nebraska defeated IU 4-2. The Hoosiers swept Wisconsin Saturday. Wis-

Horoscope Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is an 8 — Prepare for inspection. A professional challenge requires adaptation. Reinforce infrastructures before depending on them. You can see the weakness in the plan. Strengthen technical foundations. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 — Educational and travel barriers still block the road. Fear or anger can amplify; monitor conditions and adapt. Listen and learn. Study and investigate.

consin junior catcher and outfielder Morgan Kummer was a majority of the Badgers’ offense, stealing home and scoring off an wild pitch from senior Emily Goodin during the first. She then hit a homerun in the third inning and a two-run RBI single into right field to keep it close in the sixth.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is an 8 — Review reserves. Communication unlocks a financial door. Collaborate with a partner for shared gain. Avoid impetuous reactions. Tempers spark easily. Patiently pull together.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is a 7 — Physical barriers require adaptation. Use gentle pressure rather than force. Slow to avoid accidents. Wait patiently or find another way around. Prioritize health.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is a 7 — Negotiate and adjust plans with your partner. Communication goes further than action. Don’t get pushy. Listen to suggestions and get feedback. Discover valuable solutions.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 7 — Wait for romantic developments. Tempers could flare. Avoid trouble or unnecessary quarrels. Don’t stir up jealousies. Creativity and communication reveal harmonious solutions.

BLISS

HARRY BLISS

The Hoosiers prevailed when Dufek, Radcliffe, Jenkins and Norton all hit RBIs during the fifth inning. Jenkins also scored on a pass ball in the fifth. Lorsung recorded her first career RBI in the second game during the bottom of the first. The second inning saw an opportunity for redshirt freshVirgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7 — Clean domestic messes. Make repairs and upgrades. Discuss potential solutions with family. How would you like it to be? Imagine and sketch ideas. Get creative. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 7 — Exercise restraint. Don’t push into a brick wall. Listen more than speaking. Miscommunications proliferate and rumors spark like wildfire. Figure out what another wants.

man infielder and catcher Christaana Angelopulos to tie it at 1. Radcliffe, junior utility player Brittany Ford and junior outfielder Tete Hart all hit RBIs to push for a large 7-1 lead. Senior infielder Annika Baez hit a homerun and senior infielder Katie Lacefield stole home in the fifth inning Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7 — Have faith in your own imagination and capabilities to make a financial goal. Something you’ve been trying doesn’t work. Learn from the competition. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7 — Anticipate resistance with a personal matter. Self-doubt or insecurities could interfere. Connect with a trusted advisor. Express your feelings. Get outside your own monologue.

which cemented a 9-3 win. The weekend wrapped up with a split series against the No. 24 Minnesota Golden Gophers on Sunday. The first meet was a strong offensive showing by Minnesota, as the Gophers took it 6-2. The second game was a quick turnaround for the IU team. Norton and Davis were able to provide the run support and effort to give the Hoosiers a 4-0 lead. Gophers sophomore infielder Sydney Strelow cut the lead by advancing home on a wild pitch. The Hoosiers quickly responded with two RBIs from Lorsung and Norton, stealing home on a wild pitch to make it 7-1. Minnesota’s offense scored four runs and capitalized on errors in the bottom of the seventh. Finally, excellent pitching by Goodin prevented a Minnesota comeback as IU defeated the Gophers 7-5. IU’s next series of games will continue in Leesburg, Florida, against Northwestern and Rutgers. IU will play the Wildcats from March 11-12. It then moves onto the Scarlet Knights from the 13-14. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 6 — Rest and recuperate. Recharge and reorganize your plans for recent changes. Communication reveals a solution. Ask questions. Write in your journal. Imagination flowers. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 7 — Share team support around an obstacle. Wait for better conditions to advance. Talk with your allies and colleagues for greater perspective. Diversity provides strength. © 2020 By Nancy Black Distributed by Tribune Media Services, INC. All Rights Reserved

Crossword

L.A. Times Daily Crossword 22 Office address abbr. 25 "You can observe a lot by watching" speaker 27 2020 US Open winner Naomi 30 Pranks 32 "The Pianist" Oscar winner Adrien 33 Beef broth soup 34 Italian volcano 36 Like ninjas 37 Ennui 38 Sci-fi vehicles 39 "Twelfth Night" duke 40 "Only the Lonely" crooner 43 Slate slate, briefly 44 Inept one 46 Saved, in a way 47 Hallmark Channel fare 48 Goosebumps-inducing 50 Potala Palace city 51 Scottish vacation sites 53 Accomplish much 56 Golf course areas 59 Draw 61 Sample

Publish your comic on this page. The IDS is accepting applications for student comic strips for the spring 2021 semester. Email five samples and a brief description of your idea to adviser@iu.edu. Submissions will be reviewed and selections will be made by the editor-in-chief. Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

su do ku

ACROSS

Difficulty Rating: How to play: Fill in the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9, without repeating a number in any one row, column or 3x3 grid.

Answer to previous puzzle

1 5 10 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 23 24 26 28 29 31 32 35 36 40 41 42 45 46 49 52

© Puzzles by Pappocom

BREWSTER ROCKIT: SPACE GUY!

Logo of The Hartford Less noble Pueblo people Thick book Amazon assistant Spoonbill kin Circuitous Daily vitamin, e.g. Puzzled Some German imports PreCheck org. Plump Unfilled, as a schedule slot Many MIT grads Roleo surface "Expand on that," in improv comedy Lummox Quite a stretch No-frills card game Emperor after Galba State bordering Arizona Like a quarter's edge Podcast interruptions "LOTR" menace Short nightgown Turin title

54 "__ have what she's having": quip from "When Harry Met Sally..." 55 Super sexy 57 "I'll pass" 58 "On the double!" 60 In person ... and like 17-, 26-, 36- and 49-Across? 62 "Howdy ... you just get here?" 63 "Looking 4 Myself" R&B singer 64 Each 65 Wall St. index 66 Fresh 67 __ Martin Cognac

DOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 18

Attack from above Mosey Tickles Parental units? Ewes do it "L.A.'s Finest" actress Jessica Gangnam District city Ooze with Formally approve Trendy Where to find departure info? Beer named for a Czech city Christmas and Easter Mexico's national flower

Answer to previous puzzle

TIM RICKARD

Indiana Daily Student

CLASSIFIEDS

PAYMENT: All advertising is done on a cash in advance basis unless credit has been established. The IDS accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, check or money order.

ONLINE POSTING: All classified line ads are posted online at idsnews.com/classifieds at no additional charge.

325

REFUNDS: If you cancel your ad before the final run date, the IDS will refund the difference in price. A minimum of one day will be charged.

COPY ERRORS: The IDS must be notified of errors before noon the date of the first publication of your ad. The IDS is only responsible for errors published on the first insertion date. The IDS will rerun your ad 1 day when notified before noon of the first insertion date.

STRESS RELIEF A FEW BLOCKS FROM CAMPUS Visit us on Facebook:

facebook.com/e3rdStreet/

HOUSING

4 BR house avail. Aug. 2 blocks South of Campus. 2 BA. Off‑street parking. 812‑325‑0848

Grant Properties

Call 812-333-9579 leasinginfo@grantprops.com www.grantprops.com

General Employment Delivery of the IDS. Reliable vehicle required. $10.50/hr. + mileage. To apply send resume to: circulation@idsnews.com

310

220

EMPLOYMENT Apt. Unfurnished !!NOW LEASING!! August ‘21 ‑ ‘22. Omega Properties 812‑333‑0995 omegabloomington.com

MERCHANDISE

450

Creating Black Americans AAAD‑150 textbook, $30, fair cond. warrenkj@iu.edu

Logitech MX Master 3 wireless laser mouse, excellent cond. $85. ahameed@indiana.edu

Data structures & algorithm analysis in Java 3rd edit., $80. scloteau@iu.edu

Furniture

Essentials of Physical Anthropology, ebook & unused code, $7. marwmccl@iu.edu

Schwinn Sidewinder bike, great cond., barely used. Incl. combo bike lock, $125. philipk@iu.edu

APARTMENTS

Misc. for Sale

Now Leasing for Aug 2021 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 BR Houses, Townhouses and Apartments

Pull up, dip station exercise machine. Great cond. $125. philipk@iu.edu

American Constitutional Interpretation, 5th Edition, $60. marwmccl@iu.edu

Bicycles

ELKINS

Instruments

Textbooks

TRANSPORTATION

Labor studies book, like new, $25. meh3@iu.edu

Gazelle freestyle glider, nice cardio machine for muscle toning. Great cond. $150. philipk@iu.edu

2019 13” Macbook Pro with touchbar, 256 GB, no scratches or stains. $1000 obo. egwalker@iu.edu

Anker portable charger, handy for traveling. Charging cable incl. $55 obo. sabhabib@iu.edu

iPad Pro Bundle for digital artists, great cond., $500. reflynn@iu.edu

Yamaha Clavinova CVP‑69 digital piano, 88 weighted keys, great cond. $975 obo. ahenkel@iu.edu

Electronics

Airpods Pro, new, factory seal still intact. $200. hberesfo@iu.edu

Bioinformatics algorithms, 2nd edition, new cond. $20. sialsaff@iu.edu.

Dark brown wooden end table. Can also be used as a nightstand. $10. ibanka@iu.edu

1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Bedroom Outstanding locations near campus at great prices Now Leasing Fall 2021

Textbooks

Camera Lens: AF‑S DX NIKKOR 18‑105mm F3.5‑5.6G ED VR. sabhabib@iu.edu

Sony noise‑cancelling headphones, brand new, black. $160. neesingh@iu.edu

430

Announcements

!!NOW LEASING!! August ‘21 ‑ ‘22. Omega Properties 812‑333‑0995 omegabloomington.com

415

110

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Houses

Electronics

520

HOUSING ADS: All advertised housing is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act. Refer to idsnews.com for more info.

COPY CHANGES: Ad copy can be changed at no additional charge when the same number of lines are maintained. If the total number of lines changes, a new ad will be started at the first day rate.

435

AD ACCEPTANCE: All advertising is subject to approval by the IDS.

415

CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING POLICIES

420

Thursday, March 4, 2021 idsnews.com

450

10

To place an ad: go online, call 812-855-0763 or stop by Franklin Hall 130 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. Full advertising policies are available online. idsnews.com/classifieds

Quality campus locations

ELKINS APARTMENTS

339-2859 www.elkinsapts.com

1 p.m. — 3 p.m. • March 23 • Zoom Stop by and enter to win great prizes from local businesses, have some fun and explore your housing options at our final virtual Housing Fair for the Spring 2021 semester.

Find your home away from home. For more information visit idsnews.com/housingfair