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Ruby Deckard-Bruce has been sober for four years.

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Monroe County instates burn ban

By Ruth Cronin

rmcronin@iu.edu | @ruthcronin6

Monroe County declared a local disaster emergency and put in place a burn ban because of drought conditions Monday.

Penny Githens, president of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners, declared the ban, which is effective until Nov. 20 unless further ordered by the Board of Commissioners.

The ban was instated for the protection of the people and property in Monroe County, which is at risk of widespread fire hazards.

Effective Nov. 13, campfires and other recreational fires are prohibited, unless enclosed in a fire ring, a device to contain fires, with dimensions of at least 23 inches in diameter and 10 inches in height.

Open burning of any kind, except grills fueled by charcoal briquettes or propane, burning debris and the use of burn barrels for open burning at residential structures are also banned.

The declaration strongly recommends that residents limit use of fireworks. Charcoal from permitted grills should not be removed until the charcoal has been fully extinguished.

Bloomington launches Ebikes voucher program

By Andrew Miller

ami3@iu.edu | @andrew_mmiller

The City of Bloomington announced Nov. 9 it will start a new voucher program for residents looking to purchase E-bikes. All residents will be eligible for $500 vouchers on E-bike purchases in Bloomington bike stores, and lowincome residents who show proof of income can qualify for $1,000 vouchers.

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IU tables discussion about Kinsey Institute separation

By Jack Forrest jhforres@iu.edu

The IU Board of Trustees voted to table discussions of separating the Kinsey Institute from the university Friday morning during its November board meeting.

The move comes after the plan received backlash from Kinsey Institute faculty, students and members of the IU community, who asked for more time to discuss the details of the separation with the administration. Kinsey Institute faculty said they were first informed about the plan on Oct. 27.

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IU Dance Marathon Morale committee members perform this year's line dance Nov. 10, 2023, at the IU Tennis Center. IUDM has raised over $50 million since 1991.

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IUDM raises over $3 million IU Dance Marathon fundraised for 36 hours to support Riley Hospital for Children

By Madelyn Hanes mrhanes@iu.edu

Thousands of IU students, alumni and community members participated in the 33rd annual IU dance marathon Nov. 10-12 at the IU Tennis Center.

The organization revealed they raised $3,003,837.23 to support Riley Hospital for Chil-

dren at the conclusion of 36-hour event Nov. 12 morning.

Riley Hospital for Children is the largest and most skilled pediatric system in Indiana with 50 locations around the state, according to their website. According to the U.S. News and World Report, Riley Hospital for Children is ranked among the

top hospitals in the nation.

Last year, IUDM raised $3,233,968.23 million for Riley's Hospital for Children.

IUDM is the second largest student-run organization in the world and has raised over $50 million for Riley Hospital for Children since 1991. According to the IUDM website,

25% of donations raised goes towards clinical expenses, and 75% of donations raised go towards supporting Riley’s Wells Center for Pediatric Research. IUDM funds three endowments, including the Ryan White Chair in Infectious Disease Endowment, the Ryan White Infectious Disease Endowment and the IUDM

Research Endowment.

The marathon lasted 36 hours beginning 8 p.m.

Friday and ending 8 a.m.

Nov. 12 and during that time, the members of the organization participated in line dancing, a talent show, pizza eating contests, karaoke and much more.

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MEN'S SOCCER

Indiana wins Big Ten Tournament title

By Leo Paes

lpaes@iu.edu | @leordpaes

Tradition is not built overnight. Indiana men’s soccer won 1-0 over Penn State on Nov. 12, winning its 16th Big Ten Tournament title.

The Hoosiers controlled the first half and showed why home field advantage is important.

Just two minutes into the game, senior forward Maouloune Goumballe set junior forward Sam Sarver on the left side of the box, but Sarver fired it over the bar.

Freshman forward Collins Oduro fired a dangerous shot in the 13th minute.

From outside the box, Oduro shot looking for the right corner, but senior goalkeeper Kris Shakes tipped it wide.

With 20 minutes of play, senior defender Jansen Miller headed one off the corner and Shakes was there to save it.

Shakes made another save just two minutes later when Oduro set up Sarver inside the box for a pointblank shot. A minute later, Shakes made all kinds of

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Senior goalkeeper JT Harms (left) and senior defender Joey Maher (right) hoist up the trophy with teammates after defeating Penn State in the Big Ten Tournament championship on Nov. 12, 2023, at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington. The Hoosiers defeated the Nittany Lions 1-0 to capture their 16th Big Ten Tournament title.

saves after a chaotic sequence inside Penn State’s box to keep the Hoosiers off the board.

Indiana’s goal finally came in the 38th minute.

On the run on the left side, Sarver received the ball from senior forward Karsen Henderlong, then cut to the middle and fired from outside the box aiming for the

low right corner. His shot was slightly tipped by the defense, taking Shakes out of the play and putting Indiana ahead 1-0.

“Our coach always says,

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‘Pressure is a privilege,’” Sarver said after the game.

“I was never really in doubt with our team.”

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IU Hillel hosts demonstration to remember hostages

By Olivia Franklin

orfrankl@iu.edu | @livvvvv_5

IU Hillel hosted a demonstration the afternoon of Nov. 9 at Showalter Fountain to remember the hostages taken

by Hamas since it invaded Israel on Oct. 7. Rows of empty Shabbat tables and strollers encircled Showalter Fountain in remembrance of the hostages and victims of the war.

A police officer on the scene oversaw the safety of the demonstration.

Rabbi Sue Silberberg, executive director of IU Hillel, said the demonstration served to bring awareness to the 242 hostages the Israeli military say were taken hostage when Hamas fighters crossed the border into Israel on Oct. 7 to launch an unprecedented surprise attack.

At least 33 of these hostages are children, according to the Israeli government. The New York Times reports the hostages include people from more than 40 countries. The ages of the hostages ranged from babies to 85-years-old.

Hamas has released four of these hostages, including an American Israeli woman and her daughter on Oct. 20 and two Israeli women three days later.

As of Nov. 9, More than 1,400 Israelis and more than 10,000 Palestinians have been killed since the war broke out, according to The New York Times.

Israel and Hamas almost struck a deal that would result in Hamas releasing up to 50 hostages in exchange for pausing the bombardment in response to the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel. According to the New York Times, negotiations halted following Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza on Oct. 27.

Nov. 9’s demonstration comes after a series of other events on IU’s campus in response to the war including protests and gatherings to mourn lives of Palestinians and Israelis. Many students have expressed increased fear and tension on campus since the war started.

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Empty chairs and strollers representing the 240 hostages taken by Hamas since Oct. 7 circle the Showalter Fountain on Nov. 9, 2023. IU Hillel hosted a demonstration Nov. 9, 2023, to bring awareness to the hostages.

A 388% increase in antisemitic incidents has occurred in the U.S. since Oct. 7 according to the Anti-Defamation League. ADL recorded 312 antisemitic incidents between Oct. 7-23, and 190 were linked to the war.

Silberberg said the demonstration had been planned for more than a week and took about two hours to set up. The strollers and tables included posters with the hostages' names, faces, ages and nationalities, and a QR code for students to scan that led to the site Kidnapped from Israel.

“We wanted to represent as truly as we could, who they

are,” Silberberg said.

The empty tables represented Shabbat tables – tables where Jewish people eat during the Jewish day of rest and celebration, Silberberg said. Shabbat lasts from every Friday at sundown until Saturday at sundown. During this time, Jewish people avoid acts of work and burning of fire which can include using technology and using a stove.

“The hostages that are not here with us would probably be preparing for Shabbat,” Silberberg said. “They would all have a place at their family's tables at home, and they are not going to be there.”

Silberberg said a student walking by the demonstration saw one of the photos and started crying.

“It was really sad because she knew the person but didn’t know they had been taken hostage and she found out here,” Silberberg said.

IU student Maya Wasserman said it has been hard as a Jewish student to go about her daily life since the start of the war. Wasserman said one of her friends from high school is in the Israeli army and got kidnapped while on border patrol.

“It is hard to go to classes and live your normal life when your heart is hurting

for your family and friends who are there,” Wasserman said.

Nov. 7 marked one month since the hostages had been kidnapped.

“That was a pretty significant milestone,” Wasserman said. “After a month for a lot of hostages, there is a low chance of them being released.”

IU student Rose Gallatin, who is Jewish, said she is from a community where her camp has a lot of connections to people in Israel. Gallatin said she has been texting her friends in the army to ask if there is anything she can do to help them.

“Scary is the word that I would use,” Gallatin said.

“Nobody should have to think about losing the people that they love.”

Gallatin said she is extremely grateful she has a supportive Jewish community on campus.

“There is some tension, and it is high, but it has gotten me much more involved with Hillel, and Chabad and other Jewish things on campus, so that is something good that has come out of this,” Gallatin said. “It is hard to say what is on my mind, because there are a lot of emotions associated with what is going on in the last month.”

Two on-campus sexual assaults reported Suspect of attempted

By Madelyn Hanes mrhanes@iu.edu

Editor’s Note: This story includes mention of sexual violence or assault.

The IU Police Department received two separate reports of sexual assault occurring in on-campus buildings Nov. 7.

The Title IX Office reported an employee had been sexually assaulted Nov. 3 at the IMU, IUPD Public Information Officer Hannah Skibba said in an email. The incident has not been reported to IUPD by the people involved and was referred to university officials for review.

Skibba said IUPD received a separate report from the Office of Student Conduct, regarding a student who reported being sexually assaulted and confined at the Music Addition Building on Sept. 9. The

student met with IUPD officers to file an official police report Nov. 8.

Skibba said the student was offered support from the Title IX office and a confidential victim advocate. The investigation is ongoing.

From the start of the fall semester until Thanksgiving break — a period known as the Red Zone — students on college campuses are at higher risk for sexual assault. According to IUPD’s crime log, there have been 14 rapes and 11 sexual batteries reported on campus since Aug. 17.

According to IU’s 2023 Security and Public Safety Report, there were 38 rapes reported on IU Bloomington’s campus and five rapes reported off-campus in 2022. Off-campus cases include incidents that occurred at any building or property owned or controlled by a student orga-

nization, buildings owned or controlled by an institution directly supporting IU’s educational purposes and properties frequently used by students not within the geographic area of the institution. Off-campus incidents also include incidents occurring on public property within or immediately adjacent to campus.

In the same year, there were 35 cases of fondling, which is the unconsensual touching of private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, reported on Bloomington’s campus, with an additional two occurring off-campus.

The number is a marked increase from previous years. In 2021, there were a combined 31 cases of rape on and off-campus and 21 cases of fondling. In 2020, there were 25 reports of rape and seven reports of fondling, although oncampus instruction paused

mid-March that year due to the pandemic and did not resume until the fall.

The amount of rape cases reported in 2022 far exceed reports of robbery, burglary and aggravated assault. But other crimes like domestic violence, dating violence and stalking were reported 22, 33 and 77 times in 2022, respectively.

Those numbers had also increased from previous years.

The numbers dwarf reports at other IU campuses, with the closest being IUPUI with nine reports of rape in 2022. However, IU Bloomington has a much higher enrollment than IUPUI and other IU campuses.

Despite these numbers, more than 90% of sexual assault victims on college campuses do not report their assaults, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.

sexual assault arrested

By Andrew Miller

ami3@iu.edu | @andrew_mmiller

Editor’s Note: This story includes mention of sexual violence or assault.

The IU Police Department arrested the suspect of an attempted sexual assault Nov. 10. The victim, a student at IU, was provided with support and resources afterwards according to an IUPD news release.

IUPD first responded to a call of an attempted sexual assault in progress in Dunn Woods, south of

IU student physically assaulted Oct. 28

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the Student Building on IU’s campus at 5:34 p.m., according to the release.

Several bystanders who witnessed the attempted sexual assault intervened in the situation.

The suspect, Brian Jones, who is not affiliated with IU, was later arrested at the intersection of Fourth St. and Lincoln St. Jones and was taken to Monroe County Jail and charged with attempted rape, sexual battery, battery with injury, confinement and criminal trespass.

The IU Police Department received a report of an IU student who had been physically assaulted in the 1100 block of N. Eagleson Ave. on Oct. 28.

IUPD Public Information Officer Hannah Skibba said in an email IUPD officers met with the student Nov. 3. The student reported they were stand-

ing on the sidewalk waiting for a ride home when a known male approached them and initiated a physical altercation.

The reporting person received a laceration on their lip after being punched by the suspect.

A group of bystanders reportedly stepped in and ended the altercation.

The suspect is not affiliated with IU and the investigation is ongoing.

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Meet Honey, IU Police Department’s first therapy dog

By Olivia Franklin

orfrankl@iu.edu | @livvvvv_5

The IU Police Department got its first therapy dog to assist first responders and relieve stress after traumatic events.

Her name is Honey, and she is a Plott Hound that will be two years old in January.

She completed eight weeks of training at Paws & Stripes College in Florida. The dog obedience program selects jail inmates to pair with shelter dogs and train them in voice commands and hand signals.

Honey graduated Sept. 15, then came to IUPD. Hannah Skibba, public information officer for IU Public Safety and Honey’s handler, said IUPD is always looking for ways to support students and improve officer health and wellness.

“When people see her, they sometimes forget that they are talking to a police officer and that helps break down the barrier that might be up,” Skibba said. “All of a sudden we are talking and building a connection because of Honey and it's an amazing thing to watch.”

Skibba said the police department owns Honey, but she goes home with Skibba every night because she is her primary caretaker.

“At home the harness comes off and she is allowed to be a normal dog,” Skibba said. “She is very loving and by the time we get home at the end of the night she is exhausted from meeting everyone all day.”

Brad Seifers, IUPD Deputy Superintendent, said Honey boosts morale among officers and students alike in an email to the Indiana Daily Student.

“While we all see the impact Honey has had on the students she has come into contact with, there is another aspect of her service,” Seifers said in the email. “She has had a significant impact on morale and officer wellness inside the police department. Staff members look forward to her coming to work each day so they can receive a few minutes of the therapy she is so good at providing.”

Augustine Bradley, IU student and IUPD cadet, said although he has only seen Honey in passing, he thinks she is extremely useful when going on calls and having around the department.

“I have been working in dispatch a lot recently and just hearing all the calls that she could go out on it’s a great thing,” Bradley said. “For the officers as well she’s helpful when it comes to unwinding.”

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IU Police Department Public Information Officer Hannah Skibba introduces IUPD’s therapy dog Honey, a one-and-a-half-year-old Plott Hound, to members of the public at the Sample Gates at IU Bloomington on Oct. 17, 2023. Honey was a rescue who was trained by jail inmates at Paws and Stripes College in Brevard County, Florida.

IU Student Government outlines advocacy goals

By Miranda Miller

mm163@iu.edu | @mirandamil10

IU Student Government Congress outlined some of its priorities for the upcoming session in seven new advocacy agendas, which tackle issues from environmental protection to health and wellbeing across campus.

According to IUSG Speaker of Congress Jack Tyndall, advocacy agendas are a way for IUSG departments to access funding from the IUSG Board of Finance to fund different advocacy initiatives. Some of these initiatives include hosting tabling events for sustainability efforts, working with IU officials to host panels to educate students on sexual assault prevention and holding events to promote multicultural centers on campus.

“I think it’s also a pretty good representation of what we as students are advocating for,” Tyndall said. “Generally, it’s a pretty good pulse test of what things we think are big issues on campus at the moment.”

Academic affairs Congress Enrolled Act No. 1002, which was passed

by Congress on Oct. 30, focuses on the academic affairs advocacy agenda.

The agenda emphasizes the creation and promotion of various academic resources. It also highlights the importance of research by reaching out to research institutions, promoting undergraduate research programs and developing a research database. The agenda aims to enhance course exploration through a new course auditing program, improved course descriptions and a syllabi repository. The agenda also aims to address the need for a strong cyber infrastructure by advocating for the posting of recorded class lectures for students to access when they are gone through Kaltura.

A syllabi repository would store the syllabi written for each of the courses taught on campus by all of the professors who teach those courses. This would allow students access to information about a course and what they can expect from it.

“The bill had something about a syllabi repository, which I think is very important for students who are looking to sign up for a class to know exactly what they’re paying for and what they’re getting into,” committee chair of student rights and concerns, Voilet Landrum said. “I think that’s crucial to just have open information about that beforehand.”

City and government relations CEA No. 1003 addresses IUSG’s city and government relations advocacy agenda. The bill addresses

IU researchers find link between memory retrieval and foraging

By Celia Usher

ceusher@iu.edu | @celiausher

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Jack Tyndall (Speaker), Aidan Chism (Recorder), and Drew Yeager (Parliamentarian) are photographed at the IUSG meeting, Sep. 13, 2023, at the Indiana Memorial Union in the Oak Room.

various student rights and concerns in areas such as affordable housing, student involvement in local government, healthcare product taxes, campus safety, menstrual product taxes, coordination with other Indiana State Student Governments, inclusive environment and student safety. Specifically, IUSG is looking to promote voter registration through tabling events and social media, increase bike lines to ensure student safety and work with real estate developers and property managers to advertise affordable housing options to students. CEA No. 1003 was passed through Congress on Nov. 6.

Communications and outreach Congress Bill No. 1004 focuses on IUSG’s communications and outreach.

The bill would aim to improve the accessibility and visibility of the IUSG organization by evaluating branding and increasing participation from underrepresented groups by introducing new ideas and practices. Congress passed CB 1004 on Nov. 13.

Diversity, equity and inclusion and sexual violence prevention CEA No. 1005 addresses IUSG’s diversity, equity and inclusion and sexual violence prevention advocacy. The agenda promotes DEI training, support for LGBTQ+ students, cultural center promotion, addressing antisemitism and Islamophobia, supporting minority groups and advocating for survivor support. Specifically, the bill aims to hold administrators accountable for promises made regarding Queer Student Union endeavors including the All-Gender Restroom Inclusion Project, which has made more all-gender restrooms available and provided a Google Map of the all-gender restrooms on campus. IUSG also plans to partner with

the cultural centers to raise awareness for issues multiracial and minority students face. Congress passed EA 1005 on Oct. 30.

Health and wellbeing CB No. 1006 focuses on health and wellbeing, and, if passed, will address mental health, accessibility, sexual assault prevention and student advocacy.

Under this agenda, IUSG would promote inclusive discussions on mental health, enhance survivor support through education and collaboration, improve access to menstrual products and support students taking leaves of absence. It would also aim to expand disability support services and prioritize student safety and health services. Specifically, this bill aims to allow IUSG to work with IU officials to develop a safety app for students and support the IU Health Center in searching for and funding representative counselors for those struggling with mental health.

Student life and health and wellbeing CEA No. 1007, which authorizes the student life and health and wellbeing advocacy agenda, will allow IUSG to ensure access to nutritional food by bringing a farmers' market to campus, advocating for food variety and enhancing dining accommodations during religious holidays.

IUSG wants to address food insecurity through a meal point exchange program and a centralized food pantry, alongside supporting first-generation and lowincome students through financial wellness workshops and programs. The agenda advocates for pregnant and parenting students by expanding childcare support. It also offers better pay and benefits for residential programs and services staff and seeks renovations for the Indiana Memorial Union. It calls for IUSG to support international students, educates

students on tenant rights, advocates for fair wages for student workers and supports the needs of students with disabilities. CEA 1007 was passed through Congress on Nov. 6.

Sustainability and environmental responsibility CEA No. 1011 addresses IUSG’s sustainability advocacy agenda, which promotes campus sustainability and environmental responsibility. The bill focuses on reducing non-biodegradable waste, working with IU administrators on the Climate Action Plan, increasing real food options, improving recycling, expanding the campus farm and fostering partnerships with sustainable companies. IUSG also plans to introduce recycling programs in Greek housing, create an inclusive environment, promote sustainable landscaping, ensure access to sustainable menstrual products and authorize funding for policy departments.

“One of them is a bill I’m working on and that is talking about the implementation of rain gardens, which I can kind of narrow down to incorporating these species back into IU’s campus,” Landrum said about important aspects discussed in the Sustainability Agenda. “It’s a very long-term solution to a lot of rainwater issues we might have been having on campus.”

According to the United States Environmental Program Agency, a rain garden is an area of landscape that is planted with flowers and grass and collect rainwater and allows it to soak into the ground.

All approved advocacy agendas are scheduled to expire Oct. 31, 2024.

“Having these expire creates a good opportunity for us to work with the executive branch in future years to figure out what they want,” Recorder Aidan Chism said during the Nov. 13 meeting.

Researchers in the IU Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences recently conducted a study that sheds new light on how an individual’s mind retrieves words and concepts from memory.

The study, published Oct. 12 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a respected scientific journal, highlights the connection between the foraging behaviors of humans and animals and the processes involved in memory retrieval. The study found cognitive processes may have rooted origins in the way both humans and animals search for food and resources in their physical environment.

Lead investigator Peter Todd, provost professor in the IU Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences and Cognitive Science Program, has conducted research focused on the roots of cognitive processes in his past. His findings sparked this project in which he continued to explore how patterns of searching for resources like food, water or shelter might also expound the way humans search for internal concepts stored in memory.

“We wanted to see whether people who are searching for things forage in their minds similarly to how animals are searching in space, and whether the same kinds of mechanisms that evolved for guiding animals to look in the external world could be guiding how humans are looking in their memories internally for information,” Todd said.

Understanding how the brain works in memory and decision-making is influenced by differences in cognitive search processes.

Todd said the research also has potential implications for understanding schizophrenia and other forms of psychosis, characterized by disorganization in speech and thought, as well as potential relevance for conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

“In some cases, OCD leads to a tendency to cling to the current situation, lingering too long in a conversation or a particular foraging area,” Todd said.

“Conversely, conditions like ADHD can prompt hasty departures, resulting in a shorter attention span in activities such as conversations, reading or searching for resources.”

During the study, participants engaged in word

retrieval tasks while their brain activity was monitored using functional MRI. They were tasked with listing items from specific categories — such as animals, foods, occupations or cities — or words starting with specific letters for three minutes at a time.

These tasks, known as verbal fluency tests, revealed how people tend to group related words and then transition to new word groupings. For example, when asked to list various foods within a limited time frame, participants would begin with one category like fruits and then switch to another category, such as vegetables or grains, once they exhausted their fruit-related words.

The lead author of the study and a former doctoral student in the Psychology Department, Nancy Lundin, said the results of this research reveal new information regarding the posterior regions of the cerebellum, a part of the brain responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, maintaining balance and facilitating motor learning.

“A growing body of research is showing that the cerebellum is not just involved in motor coordination, but also potentially in the coordination of cognitive, language and emotion-based processes,” Lundin said. “In our study, we showed that cerebellar activity was related to switching to new parts of semantic space during memory search, which furthers our knowledge about the cerebellum’s contribution to cognitive and linguistic functions.”

Professor Josh Brown in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, said he used functional magnetic resonance imaging previously to study decision-making processes and contributed his expertise to this research.

The study revealed specific brain regions, such as the hippocampus and the posterior cerebellum, showed greater activity during switching compared to clustering. The hippocampus is generally responsible for memory formation and retrieval, while the posterior cerebellum plays a role in coordinating movements and motor learning.

“When the hippocampus is impaired, it impairs the brain’s ability to retain information for extended periods,” Brown said. “Enhancing our understanding of the hippocampus's functioning may help us create treatments for clinical disorders arising from damage in that region in

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The plan was in response to an Indiana House state budget bill amendment that blocked public funding to the institute.

The legislation went into effect July 1 at the start of the fiscal year. Although the Kinsey Institute has received no direct funding since the state budget bill took effect, some state appropriations could still pay for the institute’s operations indirectly through the university’s general fund.

Whitten said that restricting funding for a specific IU institute would set a “troubling” precedent.

If the board had approved the plan, the Kinsey Institute’s operational functions historically supported by the general fund would have been managed by a newly created nonprofit, but the institute and its staff would have remained part of the university.

“While some have viewed this as separating the entirety of the Kinsey Institute from Indiana University, let me be clear: The proposal we considered today would keep the Kinsey Institute intact and very much present at Indiana University,” W. Quinn Buckner, chair of the Board of Trustees, said after tabling the resolution, according to the email.

“Only a small portion of administrative and operational functions would be conducted through the proposed nonprofit entity. The Kinsey Institute, its name, its faculty, and its collections would continue to exist at Indiana University as a pillar of intellectual freedom and academic inquiry.”

However, the Kinsey Institute’s collections of art and archives would have remained with the university, which concerned some Kinsey Institute staff.

Buckner asked the General Counsel to work with Whitten and Provost and Executive Vice President Rahul Shrivastav to establish a solution that complies with the state law, according to the email.

The board will address the topic again at a future meeting, though no dates have been set.

The application for the voucher opened at midnight Nov. 10, with a deadline Nov. 30.

The popularity of E-bikes has exploded in recent years, largely due to their versatility and easeof-use. They work the same as traditional bikes but are assisted by an internal battery-supplied motor, allowing for longer trips and less physical exertion than normal bikes.

To qualify for the voucher, applicants must live within Bloomington city limits, be registered in both the GoBloomington and Zero in Bloomington programs and submit a W-9 form after the initial application is completed and eligibility is verified.

In order to be eligible for the $1,000 low-income voucher, applicants must have a household income of less than 80% of the local area median income or less, or 60% of the state median income or less. For example, a 2-person household would be considered “low-income” on an income of $48,850 or below.

These applicants will also need to sign a self-attestation form and demonstrate proof of enrollment in either the Bloomington Housing Authority’s Rental Assistance Demonstration Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program or Bloomington’s Workforce Rental Housing Program.

For its pilot year, only 15 vouchers for low-income individuals and 30 vouchers for the general population will be available, according to the press release. Vouchers will also only be able to be used at either Revolution Bike and Bean at 401 E. 10th St. or Bicycle Garage, Inc. at 507 E. Kirkwood Ave. The press release says the program will serve as an incentive for residents to sign up for the GoBloomington and Zero in Bloomington programs, both part of the City’s Climate Action Plan and Transportation Demand Management Plan, which aim to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips to reduce emissions, traffic congestion and accidents.

With two minutes left in the half, Penn State had its first shot attempt of the game.

Junior midfielder Ben Liscum infiltrated the box from the left and fired a shot that was blocked by senior defender Joey Maher.

The Hoosiers finished the first half with nine total shots – three on goal – while the Nittany Lions had only one shot attempt. On top of that, Indiana had three corners as opposed to Penn State’s one and had 56% of the total ball possession.

“We’ve been locked in all year,” head coach Todd Yeagley said. “I feel like we’ve been really good defensively.”

In the second half, Indiana played more cautiously, holding on to the ball and choosing its attacks more carefully.

The Hoosiers had a couple of plays with senior defender Brett Bebej and Sarver in the first part of the second half, but no danger came of those.

In the final third of the second half, Penn State started to launch itself forward and cross the ball toward Indiana’s box in hopes of getting something.

Freshman defender Morgan Marshall headed one from the top of the box that went over the goal, dangerously close to the crossbar.

The Hoosiers responded after with Henderlong and junior forward Tommy Mihalic. Henderlong fired a shot very similar to Sarver’s goal but, this time, Shakes made the diving save

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They played five stage games throughout the marathon including guess the lyric, egg toss and jeopardy, IU senior Vaugn Mihok and stage game chair for morale said. A stage game chair plans all of the games that are played on the main stage during IUDM. He said that he has been in IUDM for two years.

Around 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Bloomington local country music artist Hank Ruff performed on the main stage.

Riley Hospital for Children patients and their families attended the event to share their stories. Rose Black said she was a single mother when her son Vincent was born. He stopped breathing and was rushed to Riley Hospital for Children shortly after his birth. Vincent suffered severe disabilities and had over 75 surgeries. He lived to be 42 years old.

“Vincet loved the dance marathon so much,” Black said. “He loved to dance and would be right there in the front in front of everyone.”

Black said that every year, she always brings her extended family to IUDM. “You guys could be doing anything in the world in the cold, cruel world, but look what you are doing,” Black said to the crowd of students.

Marlee Davenport, who is 15 years old and was born missing nine of 12 ribs on her right side causing severe scoliosis and an abnormal small right lung. Marlee was sent to Riley Hospital for Children shortly after birth.

She said that she loves coming to IUDM. “I love how passionate everyone is, and it is such a great community to be around,” Davenport said.

On Saturday night, event organizers revealed that 18 high school dance marathons across Indiana raised $1,153,778.18 for Riley Hospital for Children this year.

IU senior Maggie Doyle

and vice president of communications for IUDM said it was her second year on the IUDM executive board and her 10th year participating in dance marathon overall.

“There's nothing else I have been a part of where you are able to do so many good things for other people while also making the most incredible friends in the process,” Doyle said.

According to their website, there are 18 different committees in IUDM organized between four focuses: communications, finance, internal and membership.

These committees work year-round to plan IUDM. During the marathon, participants represented their groups by wearing colors specific to that committee.

IU junior Cierra Beisler and director of hospital relations said she has participated in IUDM for three years and dance marathons for four years at her high school. She said her committee leads the volunteering in and outside of Riley Hospital for Children, takes a group to the hospital every week and read books to the children, plans Ronald Mcdonald Meals and cooks for the families.

Ronald Mcdonald House Charities help families around the world with medical care and any expenses they may need, according to their website. Different organizations can cook meals for families who spend longs hours supporting their child in need of medical resources.

Independent Relations Chair on the Recruitment committee, IU junior Shelby Gosser, said she joined IUDM because her brother has Cystic Fibrosis and has been a Riley kid his entire life.

“My favorite part about IUDM and being on recruitment is getting to see the first-year dancers' eyes light up on the first day of the marathon,” Gosser said.

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to tip it wide and Mihalic fired a shot from inside the box, but Shakes made a reflex save.

With five minutes to go, Penn State senior forward Peter Mangione forced Indiana senior goalkeeper JT Harms to make a diving save after a curling shot from outside the box.

The Nittany Lions’ last chance came with two minutes to go when freshman forward Samson Kpardeh shot the ball over the bar from inside the box.

“I think the team showed a lot of courage trying to defend every single ball,” senior defender Hugo Bacharach said.

“They didn’t get the goal and we’re champions now so it worked out.”

Indiana had 16 shot attempts – six of those on goal – while Penn State had only three shots on goal in 12 attempts.

After the final whistle, fans from the student section ran into the field to celebrate the title with the players.

“I loved that,” Yeagley said. “To be a student here and to get to celebrate a Big Ten Championship with your players is awesome.”

Indiana shared the regular season title with Penn State and then beat them in the Big Ten Tournament final to claim the Big Ten title. The next goal is the NCAA Tournament national championship in early December.

“Feels good but I want that third trophy,” Goumballe said.

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MARIA AMANDA’S MANY OPINIONS

Why is dating in college so hard?

Maria Amanda Irias (she/her) is a junior studying journalism and psychology.

ILLUSTRATION BY JULIETTE ALBERT

JOEY’S JIBBER-JABBER

Satire? More like sa-tired.

Joey Sills (he/him)

is a junior studying English and political science.

For all its massive popularity, I’ve never been a fan of “South Park.” This is, in part, because of its mean-spirited sense of humor, something I don’t see a whole lot of value in — if the whole point of the series is to be as mean as possible to as many groups of people as possible, then what’s the point?

It’s also because of its extreme failure at being a thoughtful satire of current society. It is a satire, that much is true. As vulgar as its humor is, at its core, “South Park” is a continuation of the traditional lampoon style of comedy. But its whole “we make fun of everyone equally” schtick is more an indication of its creators’ libertarian beliefs than it is any intriguing critique of the world around us.

“South Park” is also a case study in satire gone wrong for another reason — i.e., the inability of its fanbase to understand the fact it’s satire. I don’t have any statistics to back up this claim, but I’d be willing to bet most viewers watch “South Park” for its aforementioned meanspiritedness than they do to understand social issues from another perspective.

Every single bit of Cartman merchandise only proves my point. Never mind the original intentions of Trey Parker and Matt Stone: they’ve created a nihilistic beast that encourages political and social

apathy. Why not comedically punch down? It’s not like anything matters anyway.

And this is a broader issue relating to satire more generally –– “South Park” is just the foremost example of it. There exists a very fine line between good and bad satire, and a major component of that is the audience reaction to it. Theoretically, satire should be clear enough that those the satire is making fun of shouldn’t be able to misconstrue it to the point of assuming it’s supportive. And that’s originally how I wanted to frame this critique: the fact that, like “South Park,” positive reaction toward satire from those being satirized indicates a broader failure of the satire itself. And, while I do believe this to be the case with “South Park,” I’ve realized the fine line is also a blurry one.

One of my favorite sitcoms of all time, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” suffers from the same issue, but I don’t feel the same way about it. Maybe this is a sign of hypocrisy on my end, a bias that says, “this program I don’t like is bad, but this one I do is okay.” But, more than audience reaction, I do think it comes down to the message the creators are trying to convey.

I’d be one of the first to argue that “Always Sunny” is one of the most left-wing programs on television, though it masks its politics with a veneer of dark irony. It’s a show that’s at odds with itself, at once deliberately problem-

atic yet still conscious of the day-to-day issues of the working class. And, unlike the vulgar nihilism of “South Park,” it’s also a show that’s willing to tackle social issues with grace. This is perhaps achieved most beautifully in the episode, “Mac Finds His Pride,” in which the titular character comes out to his father in a ballet scene set to “Varúð” by Sigur Rós.

But, to return to my original point, how is the gracefulness with which it approaches complex issues reconcilable with the fact a good portion of the audience is ignorant of the fact its dark humor is satire? The same audience that, now the show has gotten decidedly more obviously progressive, decries it as being “too political” — a criticism the cast has vehemently argued against.

So, the debate becomes less about satire as a genre and more about the ethics of using dark humor to make a broader point. I’m of the belief that it may be used to great effect, as in shows like “Always Sunny” or “BoJack Horseman” or “Atlanta.”

Maybe, then, the act of those being satirized not understanding the joke is an irreconcilable inevitability. Not that anyone wants this to be the case. I’m certain nobody who worked on the show wants people to find BoJack so funny as to consider him relatable. But, hey, what are you gonna do about it?

Well, it’s not such a bad thing to start at the root of the problem: in 2022, Media

Literacy Now conducted a survey that found only 38% of U.S. adults reported learning in high school how media affects their feelings, actions and beliefs. This is absolutely applicable to satire — the knowledge of how to differentiate between sincerity and sarcasm, and how to critically think beyond the surfacelevel, is integral to the study of this genre. It’s disheartening to know then that, according to the Open Society Institute’s 2023 Media Literacy Index, the U.S. ranks 17th among developed nations in overall media literacy.

It’s true this won’t fix the fact some people will always find outrageously bigoted humor funny, but it can improve the problem of those people finding a supposed refuge in the things making fun of them. It won’t fix “South Park” per se — I’m convinced the only way to achieve that feat is to cancel it entirely — but it could fix TV’s better satires. Conservatives won’t feel so emboldened by “Always Sunny” if they understand the show abhors their regressive beliefs.

The lack of quality media education in an increasingly media-saturated world is a vital systemic problem we must tackle. It’s an issue that goes beyond recognizing satire — for example, how can we, in the Media School, create anything if our audience hasn’t the skills needed to really understand it?

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Why is dating in college so hard?

If dating, in general, is already complicated, dating in college is the riddle no one can figure out.

I can’t count how many times I have walked by conversations about dating — or the lack thereof.

But dating is an important part of our lives. It’s the excitement we get from liking someone, from making eye contact in class with our crush or from starting from scratch with someone new.

Unfortunately, Gen Z has made dating even harder.

Our lives rely on instant gratification. We share a picture of our breakfast at a trendy place and we get likes a couple of minutes after we post it. And it isn’t just “likes,” it’s approval.

Instant gratification has been our best friend, but in dating, it’s our enemy.

Look at any healthy, long-standing marriage and think about the patience it took to build the life they have together. And no, it’s not that I think my generation won’t be able to build a life filled with successes, I just think many of us will have to do it solo.

Being in a relationship takes patience, which is something my generation lacks. Being in college only makes it worse.

With roughly 50,000 individuals from the ages of 18-22 in a single college campus, students at IU have an abundance of options.

The person you liked didn’t kiss you on the first date? Well, why stay if there are 50,000 other people at your school? And this is just IU. There are millions of people in the world who would kiss you on the first date, so why wait? Unfortunately, that is how many people in Gen Z think.

And gender doesn’t matter, it happens to everyone.

Don’t get me wrong, though. Having options is good at times. I’m behind everyone that has left their toxic relationship because they know they can do better. But at a certain point,

having too many options begins to make things worse.

Option overload has been proven to be frustrating and distracting. We are more prone to experience regret when faced with so many options and are forced to choose one. It is worrisome to think how that might apply to choosing someone to have a relationship with. I can’t help but think regret is a big part of our generation not wanting to commit.

If there was a slogan for dating in college in 2023 it would be: Everyone is replaceable. And what makes it worse is everyone believes it.

Tinder is the new “we met at a coffee shop” and Hinge is the latest “we just talked and clicked.” Dating is now at the tips of our fingers. We no longer have to meet someone organically; we can go on our phones and swipe right on people’s pictures. This is all a part of Gen Z’s culture of instant gratification.

Let’s not forget about the phenomenon that has made Gen Z even harder to date: hook-up culture.

Although this culture has been around for some time, our generation has increased its popularity, driven by our desire for instant gratification. Currently, 60%- 80% of North American college students have had a hook-up experience.

Hook-up culture requires no pursuing, no time and no commitments.

Both parties get what they want from each other, and they proceed to leave. It’s like a bank transaction.

You go to the ATM, you take money out and when you’re done, you leave.

Hooking up without knowing one another for more than a couple of hours is like getting likes on a post, it happens almost instantly and it’s gratifying. It’s instant gratification.

Dating would be easier if we all collectively understood and accepted that instant gratification won’t be part of the picture. It takes time and commitment to turn a one-time thing into a real connection. Here’s to hoping. mirias@iu.edu

JACK’S JAMS

Chef José Andrés is a global treasure Jack Davis (he/him)

is a freshman studying journalism.

Chef José Andrés started his cooking career at the age of 15 when he enrolled in culinary school in Barcelona, Spain. Almost 40 years later, he now operates 31 restaurants around the world, has written multiple cookbooks and hosts a TV show on the Discovery channel. But most importantly, Chef Andrés runs the World Central Kitchen, which helps provide meals to communities in need during times of crisis.

I was first introduced to José Andrés in 2017, when my family and I visited

Washington, D.C., where he’s based. We went to two of his restaurants, Jaleo and Oyamel. The food was delicious and fun with innovative twists. For example, I had an ice cream cone filled with goat cheese. Both restaurants encouraged sharing food with your family and friends.

I haven’t been back to any of his amazing restaurants, but, in the years since, Chef Andrés and the World Central Kitchen have been working hard to help people in need. According to the website, the WCK’s mission is to be “first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitar-

ian, climate and community crises.” Since its inception, the WCK have provided over 300 million meals for people impacted by these life-altering events.

WCK has organized meals for refugees during war and after earthquakes and hurricane Most recently, WCK provided meals to families in Acapulco, Mexico, in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis.

WCK said “First arriving in Mexico City—as access to Acapulco was not yet possible—we got a hold of sandwiches, cases of water, and helicopters to provide immediate relief to impacted communities.”

One of their biggest challenges yet has been the continuing war in Ukraine.

Immediately after the initial attack, the WCK hit the ground running in Poland, where many Ukrainians had fled. Soon after, it sent their teams into Ukraine to feed people. As of February 24, it had provided over 210 million meals and 175 million pounds of food according to their website timeline.

The thing I find so inspiring about José Andrés is that even with the celebrity chef and activist fame, he is never distracted from the mission of the WCK. He hasn’t forgotten about his time in Haiti in 2010 where,

following a devastating earthquake, he witnessed the power of food to help bring people together while cooking in camps with local residents. His goal remains the same – to always provide good food for people unable to get it for themselves.

His mission has made me understand we take food for granted. In a second, something most of us have at our fingertips can be stripped away from us because of something out of our control. José Andrés isn’t in this for anyone but the people he is helping and that is such a rare thing to find today.

If you hadn’t heard of José Andrés, I want to be

sure you understand two things: he makes some fantastic food and he is a generous human being. The World Central Kitchen is a four-star rated charity (the highest possible) which has created significant positive impact for many individuals and communities reeling from catastrophic events.

Chef Andrés believes food has the power to bring people together despite our differences, which is why he says we should build longer tables and not higher walls.

He is a global treasure and an excellent example for us all.

path. Decide whether to go out or stay in? Go home for the weekend or get caught up on your work? Read a book or hang out with friends?

In the grand scheme of things, these decisions don’t determine your life.

One tip I can give you when it comes to making these smaller decisions is to choose the one that is best for your mental health. At the end of the day, if you really don’t want to go out and party on a Saturday night, it’s okay to stay in and read a book.

The panic years are not worth destroying your body and mind.

However, I also believe those small decisions manifest into your big life deci-

sions.

Are you ready to get married? Can you move across the country for a job offer?

Do you go to graduate school or travel the world?

And once again, you are right back to where you started. The panic years.

It can all feel overwhelming and crushing right now.

It can feel like the panic years might never pass. Yet, as you blow out those candles on your 30th birthday, I am optimistic that you will look around and realize you have found peace and prosperity.

That the life you have is yours.

That the panic years are just a small part of your life, and you are going to be okay.

jjd5@iu.edu

GENTRY’S JOURNAL

Your 20s: The panic years Gentry Keener (she/her)

is a junior studying journalism and political science.

The panic years are our 20s.

The panic to have everything figured out by the time you blow out your candles on your 30th birthday.

The panic to grow up and fall in love. Settle down. Yet, you have to live in the moment because you’re only in your 20s once.

The panic to take advantage of every moment you have to be “young.” Yet the overwhelming panic when another friend from high school gets their dream job or you scroll past yet another engagement post on Instagram.

The panic to see the world, but remembering to spend time with your aging grandparents and little brothers who watch from a distance.

The panic to discover who you are, constantly selfimprove, do your skin-care routine, workout, read more books, learn to knit. Do it all.

Be superhuman.

The panic years. When everything around you feels hopeless and blissful all at once. When you still have your whole life ahead of you, yet it feels like time is running out faster than you can control.

The years you call your mom every night and ask her to find the answers, because after all, she has been

through this before, right? It’s a rite of passage, right?

The years when the floor sometimes feels better than your bed. Too niche?

The years where you move away from your college friends and feel like you’re 18 all over again, packing your car and driving away from the people who watched you grow up. Terrified of what is to come but exhilarated about the possibilities.

A word I feel best captures this feeling is “frisson” defined as a brief moment of emotional excitement. The exact line between thrill and fear. You spend most of your 20s feeling a frisson of excitement, a frisson of horror, a frisson of panic.

But what do you do when

your mom doesn’t have the answer? What do you do when floor time doesn’t solve all your problems? When that new and exciting adventure feels so luminous and overwhelming that backing out seems easier than conquering it?

I wish it were as simple as telling you to stop panicking about the panic years, but it’s not. The panic is inevitable.

However, here’s what I can tell you. Yes, the panic is a rite of passage. You’re going to panic whether you have something to panic about or not. The panic years turn us into who we are meant to be.

There will always be decisions to be made. You will spend all 10 years of your 20s trying to decide the right

gekeener@iu.edu

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ARTS

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Jacobs to bring ‘Roméo et Juliette’ to Indianapolis

By Elizabeth Bowling elibowli@iu.edu

There are no puns to be found in composer Charles Gounod’s version of Verona as there are in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Multiple minor characters have been trimmed away to focus on the main couple, adding drama to their romance.

Many of Shakespeare’s iconic lines remain, with music added to them as they stand. “Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo,” “Goodnight, goodnight, parting is such sweet sorrow” and even Mercutio’s iconic “Queen Mab” soliloquy remain as they were in the original play.

“It did follow the storyline a lot because I read it three years ago, so I could definitely see a lot of similarities,” Ruth Sherer, an Indiana high school student in the audience, said. “I feel like the whole thing was just better than the play is because of how theatric it was, emotional, expressive, it just put it into life.”

Director Katherine M. Carter said that Gounod’s changes added a new dimension to Shakespeare’s work, citing changes from the lengthening of the party scene to the ending. Unlike Shakespeare’s original, in Gounod’s version, Juliet wakes up after Romeo drinks the poison, allowing the lovers to briefly reunite before dying in each other’s arms.

“What makes the Gounod

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Ginaia Black performs as Juliette during the “Romeo et Juliette” dress rehearsal Nov. 7, 2023, at the Musical Arts Center. The opera ran at the MAC Nov. 10 and 11 and will run at Clowes Memorial Hall Nov. 17 and 18, 2023.

adaptation special is how he has taken the Shakespearean play and turned it into a French grand opera,” Carter said. “It feels like a new lens on the Romeo and Juliet that we know and love from Shakespeare.”

Despite the changes, Carter said that the essence of Shakespeare’s play remains. For example, she said, there are still plenty of swordfights, blood and battles.

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Because “Romeo and Juliet” is such a classic story, the IU Opera and Ballet Theater felt it was perfect to take to Clowes Memorial Hall, Catherine Compton, managing director of the IU Opera, said. The IU Opera receives charitable contributions from foundations such as the Allen Whitehill Clowes Foundation, the Christel DeHaan Family Foundation

and the Indianapolis Foundation.

Compton said that because of these donations, IU Opera has a responsibility to take their shows to other parts of Indiana. They have previously partnered with Clowes in the past to make this happen.

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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 9 - Patiently practice, step by step. Grab a lucky chance to grow your work, health and fitness. Physical action gets satisfying results. Breathe deeply.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is an 8 - Prioritize love, creativity and romance. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Enjoy the company of beloved people. Invent projects. Make your own fun.

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1 Smartphone software 5 Air Force hotshot 8 New Jersey city south of Paramus 12 Take risks 13 Club __ 15 "Climb aboard!"

16 #1 17 Forming a tight group 19 #2 21 One learning the ropes 22 Rebel, in a way 25 #3 26 E-file org.

27 Roger Rabbit and Bugs Bunny 28 Hindu sage 29 #4 30 Home of the NCAA's Buckeyes 31 Hamilton notes 33 Smile that may be silly 35 Hurried, and what this puzzle's word ladder literally did in eight steps?

40 Mata __ 41 Get (into) carefully 42 Wearable souvenir 43 #5 45 Careful phrasing, perhaps

47 Feature of some 42-Acrosses 49 Flight coordinators: Abbr.

50 #6 51 Crystal-lined stones 52 False testimony 54 #7 55 Metaphor for a fresh start 57 #8 61 All eyes and ears 62 North __ Sea: Kazakh lake 63 Desierto's lack 64 Oodles 65 Useful Scrabble tile 66 Easy win

14 Wealthy New York family on HBO's "The Gilded Age" 15 Furnace output 18 Farm structures 20 Sheen 22 On 23 Start of a Mozart opera title 24 ATM feature 25 Questionable 28 African grazer 29 Gloss recipient 32 Copy cats?

34 Keanu of "The Matrix" 36 "WandaVision" actress Dennings 37 Parlor art, informally 38 Gospel singer Winans 39 Surprised cries 43 Purring snuggler 44 Verdi opera set in Cyprus 46 Safe havens 48 Within walking distance, say 50 Pre-euro Irish coin 51 Iona University athletes 53 Disturbs 54 K-12 fundraising gps.

56 "__ you for real?"

58 Before now 59 Total 60 Activate, as a 24-Down

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1 Pitches 2 Intimate 3 Debate side 4 Attaches, as a button 5 Fancy neckwear 6 Future stallion 7 Dean's email suffix 8 Petty of "Orange Is the New Black" 9 Stubbornly clinging to preconceived notions 10 Cabbage for tacos?

11 Gulp down

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Editor Nadia Scharf enterprise@idsnews.com

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‘Everybody deserves to get clean’ MIRA ATHMARAO | IDS

Ruby Deckard-Bruce poses outside her home Oct. 31, 2023, in Monroe County. She has been clean for four years since her relapse in 2019.

Ruby Deckard-Bruce has been sober for four years since relapse.

By Natalie Fitzgibbons

natfitzg@iu.edu | @NatalieFitz9

Ruby Deckard-Bruce stood between the yellow Malibu ’81 and a red Jeep on the drag race strip. Their engines revved, filling the air with the smell of burnt rubber on the concrete, white smoke surrounding the cars.

The revving engines pierced the air, making spectators cover their ears.

Ruby, age 37, held her phone in her hands, videotaping the cars getting ready to take off as the drivers waited for the lights to turn from yellow to green.

A rush of adrenaline flowed through her body as the cars sped away, stimulating all her senses. It was a familiar feeling.

“Drugs make your heart beat really fast, like this,” Ruby said.

In the U.S., 106,699 individuals died from a drug overdose in 2021. In Indiana, 2,811 individuals died from an overdose.

Ruby is not one of them.

She has been able to recover from her addiction.

--When she started drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana, life felt like a disaster, Ruby said. She was actively using both from 15 years old in 2001 until she had her daughter in 2008 when she was 22 years old.

“All my friends, everybody was drinking, going to parties, sneaking out of their houses,” she said.

Her mother and stepfather were supportive parents. However, her father had a history of alcoholism, and her extended family struggled with addiction.

Her family never told her she couldn’t drink alcohol while underage.

After getting out of jail in 2012 for burglary and stolen property, her life went from feeling like a disaster to a spiraling tornado.

She lost custody of her daughter and spent time with people who didn’t judge her for being in jail.

They used meth, which influenced her to start using too.

“It was really the only crowd I knew,” Ruby said.

“They were the only people that didn’t judge me.”

From then to 2020, life continued to spiral. She went to prison in 2014 — “wrong place, wrong time” — and could only see her daughter and mother every 14 days. By taking parenting classes, she was able to see her daughter an extra two hours each visit. It was the first time she couldn’t see her daughter on a regular basis.

“When I was in prison, I was around probably 2,000 people,” Ruby said. “But I never felt so alone ever in my life.”

---

Ruby picked up an NOS energy drink from the Marathon gas station on the west side of Bloomington before heading west on Indiana State Road 43 to Speed’s New Hope Indiana Dragway with her nowhusband, Robert Bruce who she married this October.

They’ve been attending the dragway, located in Freedom, Indiana, for the past three years.

Indiana State Road 43 leads into curvy country roads where two cars can barely fit side by side. Fields of green grass and endless forest surround the roads, with homes popping up here and there.

The GPS signal drops about halfway through the 30-minute drive. Turn right at the first stop sign — then left at the second — left at the third — and arrive at the track.

Still no signal.

The dragway is enclosed by trees. She enters through an opening in the trees on a gravel road; on the left is the racetrack and beyond are grass fields. A metal fence separates the fields.

The race takes place on one side, and on the other, cows come out to watch.

As Ruby arrives, she feels free. She has six hours to have fun.

--One moment erased Ruby’s 10 months of sobriety in 2019.

Ruby was a participant in the New Beginnings program in 2018, which provided participants with therapy, skills and classes to help them reenter society after being in jail. The program consists of two parts: 90 days of rehabilitation while in jail and 90 days out of jail.

During her time out of jail, she said, she stayed sober and continued to work on herself. She went to court in Spencer, Indiana, one cold morning to regain custody of her daughter in 2019.

The drive was silent and her stomach was in knots.

“I was angry at myself,” Ruby said. “I felt like I kept on choosing drugs over my daughter.”

At the time, the judge said she wasn’t sober long enough to show improvement and the judge considered her unfit to have her daughter full-time. She came home to an empty house, feeling like she didn’t care if she ever woke up again.

She had a rough day and got high, she said.

She got caught after using for about three weeks and went back to jail the same time Robert did. Both went to jail for probation violations.

--While she was in jail in 2020, she underwent Drug Treatment Court, a

two-year program which requires one year of continued sobriety. If a participant fails to comply with the terms of the program, their treatment will either be extended or terminated.

Monroe County Judge Mary Ellen Diekhoff presides over the court, which she said helps participants reclaim their lives.

“Addiction is giving up everything for one thing,” Diekhoff said. “Recovery is giving up one thing for everything.”

Drug Treatment Court is an intense program, but it works, Ruby said. Diekhoff kept people in check and participants couldn’t get away with not following the rules, she said.

“Judge Diekhoff saved my life,” Ruby said.

A friend invited Ruby and Robert to go to Speed’s New Hope Indiana Dragway in 2020. Drug Treatment Court allowed her to attend the event, since she was still in the program.

It was her first drag race.

The burnouts the racers do before they race have been Ruby's favorite part of the dragway since the first time she attended the race.

She was in shock that a tire could make so much smoke from the friction between it and the ground.

The people at the drag race were very welcoming and nice. Besides the racing, it’s peaceful and quiet, she said. She still attends the dragway three years later; the empty grass fields and cows have stayed the same.

The dragway became Ruby's favorite place and has supported her throughout recovery. She graduated from Drug Treatment Court in 2022.

--Ruby has flipped her drug addiction to tanning three times a week and caffeine. Her typical Starbucks order is a venti iced shaken expresso, no classic syrup with eight shots of blonde expresso, five pumps white mocha, five pumps brown sugar and five pumps hazelnut. Her go-to energy drink is usually Red Bull. She has both daily.

When she was addicted to meth, Ruby was completely numb to everything.

Now, she views life as endless possibilities. She carries a key chain with all her sober tags everywhere she goes in her purse as a reminder of where she’s been and where she is now.

“I know deep in my mind I will always be an addict, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to use,” Ruby said.

She has not had the urge to use since she went to jail in 2019 after her relapse. As of Oct. 21, she has been sober for four years, and she said she feels lucky that she hasn’t had the urge to get high again.

She and Robert first got together when she was 18

years old, and after 13 years they reunited before she went through the New Beginnings program.

They made a pact to get sober and stay sober together when they went back to jail together in 2019.

Ruby and Robert go to the dragway every weekend during racing season. They put their money into fixing cars, and it keeps them busy.

At the track, Ruby is able to be her energetic self. She’s always talking to people. As a regular racer would drive in, she could name who they were and the type of car they raced.

Robert worked on the red Camaro ’84 for Papa Speeds, or PaPaw, the drag race owner’s father to race it, while Ruby stayed back and assisted if needed.

“I hope when I’m PaPaw’s age I can still be doing stuff like this,” she said.

Around 6:45 p.m. the cars, motorcycles and dirt bikes lined up on the gravel road that leads to the racetrack. The revving engines overpowered the music playing.

“And it begins,” Ruby said as she made her way up to the starting line to take videos of the racers.

--Ruby always protected her daughter from seeing her use meth. She never wanted her daughter to see, smell or touch it.

When her daughter would visit her on the weekends while the daughter’s father had custody of her, Ruby never let her daughter come to her house, she said. Instead, she would spend time with her daughter at her mother and stepfather’s house.

“I didn’t want that for her,” she said. “Even though I was a drug addict, I just didn’t want to be that mom.”

She got her daughter back full-time in March of 2023 by making a stable life for herself by staying sober and working. Two years before she got her daughter back, her mother and stepfather decided to move to Florida and gave Ruby their house.

Her stepfather recognized the work Ruby put into her life to be sober and believed she would get her

COURTESY PHOTO

(TOP) Ruby Deckard-Bruce and Robert Bruce pose for their engagement photos Sept. 24, 2023, at Monroe Lake. They reunited after going to jail and undergoing rehab.

MIRA ATHMARAO | IDS

(BOTTOM) A keyring full of sobriety tags sits on a kitchen countertop inside Ruby Deckard-Bruce’s home Oct. 31, 2023. Deckard-Bruce has carried the tags as a reminder and promise to herself to stay sober.

daughter back. Sadly, he died before he could see that he was right: Ruby’s work paid off and she got her daughter back.

“She’s been my whole motivation,” Ruby said. “It took me 11 years to get her home, but I have her now.”

Ruby has a tattoo on her right foot of her daughter’s baby footprint. On the right side of her chest, she has a tattoo of her daughter’s lips as a baby where her daughter’s head would rest.

--Ruby woke up for her wedding at the dragway at 8 a.m. Oct.15.

The drive to the dragway at 10:30 a.m. was not a quiet ride. Ruby sang to Nicki Manaj and Cardi B during the 30-minute car ride.

The wedding party and flower girl walked down the aisle to Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud,” and when the truck pulled up to the racetrack, Ruby walked down the aisle to Dan and Shay’s “Speechless.”

Her mother walked her down the aisle with a picture of her stepfather in her hand, crying.

The flower petals from the flower girl had already blown away by the time Ruby walked down the aisle. Her black veil kept catching on the asphalt, and she was scared she was going to trip and fall over her floor-length black wedding dress.

When Ruby reached

Robert, Judge Diekhoff, the officiator of the wedding, nudged Robert to step closer to her. Both nervous, she had to grab Robert’s hands to steady herself.

“Can I take my shoes off now?” Ruby said after they said their vows and kissed.

The couple have been through addiction and recovery together.

“If I have a bad day, she’s there, and if she has a bad day, I’m there for her,” Robert said.

Now, Ruby works as a crisis specialist and recovery coach at the Stride Center, a diversion center that provides resources for individuals who are affected by substance misuse and mental health disorders.

Through her job, Ruby said she is able to give others who are in active addiction hope that recovery is possible.

“I want to be a rainbow and just deliver good luck all around the world,” she said. “Because everybody deserves to get clean.”

Staying sober won’t happen unless one changes the people, places and things that influence them to use, Ruby said. Speed’s New Hope Indiana Dragway gave Ruby a community.

Attending the drag races and the people there are a part of her life, a part of her support system.

“These people don’t know us, they don’t have to like us, and they do,” she said. “It’s a genuine feeling of love.”

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SPORTS

Nov. 16, 2023 idsnews.com

Editors Will Foley, Dalton James sports@idsnews.com

VOLLEYBALL

Indiana falls in five-set marathon match

By Michael Livingston

mbliving@iu.edu | @mblivingston

As Indiana volleyball’s season winds down and the push towards the postseason begins, the Hoosiers looked to pick up a win and resume booster against Minnesota at home Nov. 12. The Golden Gophers entered the match coming off a four-set loss to Purdue at home, while the Hoosiers picked up a win in four sets against Rutgers on Nov. 10 Indiana’s offense found its rhythm early in the opening set, taking a 10-7 lead and prompting a Golden Gopher timeout. Indiana continued to serve red hot with senior outside hitter Kenzie Dafinee serving up consecutive aces, giving the Hoosiers a 17-8 lead heading into Minnesota’s final timeout. Sophomore outside

hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles notched three straight kills en route to a 25-13 opening set victory for the Hoosiers. AlonsoCorcelles led all players with eight kills in the opening frame hitting .462. Indiana hit .483 compared to Minnesota’s .167.

“Obviously, to come out of the gate that fast is a huge plus for us,” Indiana head coach Steve Aird said post-match.

Both teams struggled blocking in the second set, giving wide-open kills to attackers on both sides.

Minnesota started to gain momentum, leading 12-8 and forcing a timeout from Indiana.

Out of the timeout, Indiana gained momentum with senior middle blocker Savannah Kjolhede contributing to two straight blocks, pulling Indiana within two. A back-and-forth offensive battle ensued with

Indiana closing the gap down 21-20 and making Minnesota take a timeout to reset. AlonsoCorcelles notched her third service ace of the match, giving Indiana the lead 23-22 late in set two. After a marathon of extra points, Minnesota took the second set 32-30 and evened up the match at a set apiece.

Alonso-Corcelles had five kills in the second set and the team hit .233 with 17 kills.

Meanwhile, Minnesota hit .262 with 19 kills.

Indiana shed the offensive struggles from late in the second set, taking a quick 8-4 lead to open the third. The Hoosiers continued to push the pace leading 18-14 midway through the third off a wide-open kill from Kjolhede. A push from the Golden Gophers led to an Indiana timeout leading 18-16.

Minnesota struggled late in the

third against the tough serving and defense from Indiana, helping the Hoosiers take the third set 25-19.

Minnesota quickly stormed out to a 4-0 lead in the fourth set before Indiana found its footing.

With Minnesota’s defense struggling to put balls up, Indiana continued to use crafty shots to finish plays. After falling down early, the Hoosiers cut the lead down to one, trailing 10-9. Sophomore opposite Avry Tatum added a kill and immediately followed it up with an ace to pull Indiana within two, down 15-17. A solo block from Alonso-Corcelles tied the match at 17 and another ace from Tatum gave Indiana the lead. Minnesota took the fourth set with a service ace tying the match two sets all.

Indiana struggled offensively with 11 kills and

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Graduate student Kaley Rammelsberg spikes the ball against Ohio State on Oct. 21, 2023, at Wilkinson Hall in Bloomington. Indiana fell 3-2 against Minnesota on Nov. 12.

five errors while Minnesota had 17 kills hitting .297.

Junior outside hitter and reigning Big Ten Player of the Year Taylor Landfair found

her groove for Minnesota, adding six kills in the fourth set.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 Indiana struggled early in the fifth with three kills and four errors before taking a timeout down

8-4. Out of the timeout Indiana added a trio of points to pull within one.

An attacking error from Alsonso-Corcelles set up the match point for Minnesota up 14-12. The

Golden Gophers took the fifth set and the match 3-2. Both teams struggled offensively in the final set with Minnesota hitting .000 while Indiana hit .034.

“I thought we did

enough to probably win.

We lost the match by seven points,” Aird said.

Alonso-Corcelles led all players with 23 kills, a career, followed by graduate student middle blocker

Kaley Rammelsberg with 13 kills. Haworth had a “career high” in assists with 58 alongside 12 digs and four kills.

Indiana awaits Maryland and Wisconsin

for the final two home games of the regular season. The Hoosiers host the Terrapins on Friday before No. 2 Wisconsin comes to town Nov. 19 for senior night.

MENS BASKETBALL

COLUMN: Indiana men’s basketball’s problem isn’t talent, it is effort

By Daniel Flick

danflick@iu.edu | @bydanielflick

For the second consecutive game, Indiana basketball scratched out a narrow win over a team it was expected to beat handily, this time Army WestPoint, taking a 72-64 victory Nov. 12.

The Hoosiers were 26-point favorites. The Black Knights entered the game 0-2 with a pair of double-digit losses. With 3:46 left to play in the second half, they were tied at 58.

Indiana was a No. 4 seed in March Madness last season. It lost 10 players to the transfer portal this spring but brought in a talented cast of characters, headlined by 5-star freshman forward Mackenzie Mgbako and Oregon transfer center Kel’el

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Ware, another former 5-star recruit.

But like in their 69-63 win over Florida Gulf Coast on Nov. 7 during which they held a twopoint halftime lead, the Hoosiers were in a dogfight late after a slow first half, leading the Black Knights 32-31 at the break. In the first exhibition game, a 74-52 victory against the University of Indianapolis on Oct. 29, Indiana trailed 27-25 at halftime.

The reason for this repetitive storyline? Not talent, but effort, according to sixth-year senior guard Xavier Johnson.

“In practice we have our young guys – including me, (senior guard Trey) Galloway, and just the whole team – we’re not going as hard,” Johnson said postgame. “I think our preparation led to that.”

Perhaps the best example of this is Mgbako, who played only 16 minutes and wasn’t on the floor for the game’s final 15:12.

Afterwards, Indiana coach Mike Woodson said Mgbako needs to play harder to stay on the court.

But these issues extend far beyond Mgbako. Per Johnson, they trace back to bad practice habits that have directly translated with close halftime margins.

“Guys in practice, we just go soft up for layups,” Johnson said.

“And when we turn over the ball, we think it’s on the GAs that’s reffing our little games when we play each other. I think we need to get stronger with the ball, and turnovers is the issue right now for this one game honestly.”

The Hoosiers had 18 turnovers against the Black

Knights, nine in each half. All five starters had at least two after the team had just 11 versus Florida Gulf Coast.

Offensively, Woodson added that he wants to see more ball movement, better play out of pick and roll actions, greater efficiency from 3-point range and more fast break opportunities.

The Hoosiers have the pieces to fulfill Woodson’s self-proclaimed ideal offense.

They’re just not playing to the level that’s needed at this stage, and their defense has done little to help the cause.

“If you get stops and you rebound the ball, you have an opportunity to get out and fast break and make plays,” Woodson said. “If you get in passing lanes and you get easy

steals where you can generate offense that way, it’s a quick way to get out and play faster. Right now, we’re doing none of those things.”

Indiana played the final six minutes of the game with the same five – Johnson, Galloway, Ware, sophomore forward Malik Reneau and freshman guard Gabe Cupps – who played the final 10:43 against Florida Gulf Coast.

This is the core Woodson currently feels most confident in. All but Cupps are starters, a notion of the struggles Indiana’s second unit has had.

Ware had 20 points, Johnson was close behind with 19 and Reneau added 14. No other Hoosier had more than five points. Sophomore guard C.J. Gunn and sophomore forward

Kaleb Banks, who Woodson said pre-season were players he wanted to see take the next step, have scored just three combined points through two games.

Indiana’s 2-0 in regular season play and 4-0 when factoring in the exhibition slate, but many of the same flaws have emerged time and again – defensive rotations, limited bench success and slow starts.

Those can be coached, especially with the talent Indiana’s roster has.

But effort can’t – and the Hoosiers have a long way to go in that aspect, perhaps best illustrated by how small Woodson has kept rotations when the game is on the line.

“I’m going to play guys that want to play and play the right way,” Woodson said.

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John Winders - Lead Pastor

Second Baptist Church 321 N Rogers St 812-327-1467 sbcbloomington.org facebook.com/2ndbaptistbloomington youtube.com/@secondbaptist churchbloomington Sunday Service: 10 a.m., In house and on Facebook/YouTube Sunday School: 8:45 - 9:45 a.m.

Bible Study: Available In House and on Zoom Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, Noon Please come and worship with us. We are in training for reigning with Christ! Need a ride? Call our Church bus at 812-3271467 before 8 a.m. on Sunday Rev. Dr. Bruce R. Rose - Pastor Tallie Schroeder - Secretary

Evangel Presbytery Trinity Reformed Church 2401 S. Endwright Rd. 812-825-2684 trinityreformed.org facebook.com/trinitychurchbloom Email: lucas@trinityreformed.org Sunday: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m., Services Bible Study: 7 p.m. at the IMU We are a Protestant Reformed church on the west side of Bloomington with lively worship on Sunday mornings and regular lunches for students after church. We love the Bible, and we aim to love like Jesus. Please get in touch if you’d like a ride!

Jody Killingsworth - Senior Pastor Lucas Weeks - College Pastor

Independent Baptist

Unitarian Universalist

Non-Denominational

Lifeway Baptist Church

Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington

Christ Community Church

7821 W. State Road 46 812-876-6072 lifewaybaptistchurch.org facebook.com/lifewayellettsville Sunday: 9 a.m., Bible Study Classes 10 a.m., Morning Service 5 p.m., Evening Service *Free transportation provided. Please call if you need a ride to church.

Barnabas College Ministry: Meeting for Bible study throughout the month. Contact Rosh Dhanawade at bluhenrosh@gmail.com for more information.

2120 N. Fee Ln. 812-332-3695 uubloomington.org facebook.com/uubloomington

503 S. High St. 812-332-0502 cccbloomington.org facebook.com/christcommunitybtown Instagram: @christcommunitybtown

Sunday: 10:15 a.m.

Sunday: 9:15 a.m., Educational Hour 10:30 a.m., Worship Service

With open hearts and minds, we celebrate diverse beliefs and engage in a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. We are passionate about social justice and lifelong learning. We are an LGBTQA+ Welcoming Congregation.

Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we welcome you!

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

Rev. Constance Grant - Lead Minister Anabel Watson - Connections Coordinator

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

Presbyterian Church (USA)

Unity Worldwide

Christian Student Fellowship

United Presbyterian Church

Unity of Bloomington

1701 E. Second St. 812-332-1850 upcbloomington.org

4001 S. Rogers St. 812-333-2484 unityofbloomington.org facebook@UnityofBloomington

1968 N. David Baker 812-332-8972 csfindiana.org Instagram & Facebook: @csfindiana

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

Sunday worship service: 10 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study: 6 p.m., in-person and via Zoom A diverse and inclusive people of God determined and committed to reflect an authentic presentation of the church universal. We cherish the authority of Scripture and the elemental Presbyterian confession that that God alone is Lord of the conscience.”

Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Unity is a positive, practical, progressive approach to Christianity based on the teachings of Jesus and the power of prayer. Unity honors the universal truths in all religions and respects each individual’s right to choose a spiritual path.

Our God is Love, Our Race is Human, Our Faith is Oneness.

Cheryl Montgomery - Reverend Benjamin Watkins, PhD - Music Director Allen Pease - Event Coordinator & Secretary

Doris Brinegar - Administrator Phyllis Wickliff - Music Director

Inter-Denominational

Mennonite Fellowship of Bloomington

Redeemer Community Church 111 S. Kimble Dr. 812-269-8975 redeemerbloomington.org facebook.com/RedeemerBtown Instagram & Twitter: @RedeemerBtown Sunday: 9 a.m., 11 a.m.

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

Chris Jones - Lead Pastor

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Bloomington Young Single Adult Branch 2411 E. Second St. To Contact: Send message from website maps.churchofjesuschrist.org/ wards/237973 Sunday: 12:30 p.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints has four congregations in Bloomington—Three family wards and our young single adult branch for college students. This info is for the YSA Branch.

Weekday religious classes at 333 S Highland Ave, Bloomington IN 47401, next to campus.

More info at churchofjesuschrist.org.

Mennonite

2420 E. Third St. 812-646-2441 bloomingtonmenno.org facebook.com/Mennonite-Fellowship-ofBloomington-131518650277524 Sunday: 5 p.m.

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

United Church of Christ and American Baptist Churches-USA

First United Church 2420 E. Third St. 812-332-4439 firstuc.org facebook.com/firstuc Sunday: 10:30 a.m., Worship Monday: 10 a.m. via Zoom, Bible Study We are an Open, Welcoming, and Affirming community of love and acceptance dedicated to welcoming the diversity of God’s beloved. We exist to empower, challenge, and encourage one another to live out Jesus’ ways (compassion, truth, and justice) authentically as human beings in community to create a better world.

Rev. Jessica Petersen-Mutai Senior Minister

Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Office Thursday: 8 p.m., Worship Service Christian Student Fellowship (CSF) is a ministry built on Jesus Christ. We exist to help students pursue authentic faith and build intentional communities while in college. Come check out our campus house and/or any of our other various ministry opportunities.

Ben Geiger - Lead campus minister Joe Durnil - Associate campus minister Stephanie Michael - Associate campus minister Hailee Fox - Office manager

Church of Christ 825 W. Second St. 812-332-0501 facebook.com/w2coc Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Bible Study 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m., Worship Wednesday: 7 p.m., Bible Study We use no book, but the Bible. We have no creed but His Word within its sacred pages. God is love and as such we wish to share this joy with you. The comprehensive teaching of God's Word can change you forever.

John Myers - Preacher

City Church For All Nations 1200 N. Russell Rd. 812-336-5958 citychurchbloomington.org facebook.com/citychurchbtown Instagram: @citychurchbtown Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

Always check website for possible changes to service times.

City Church is a non-denominational multicultural, multigenerational church on Bloomington's east side. The Loft, our college ministry meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

No. 9 Indiana dismantled 96-64 by Stanford

By Dalton James

jamesdm@iu.edu | @daltonmjames

Entering the Nov. 12 matchup against No. 15 Stanford University, No. 9 Indiana women’s basketball had an opportunity to begin working on its NCAA Tournament resume with a road win against a historic program. Despite capitalizing on a similar occasion in 2022-23 against the University of Tennessee, the Hoosiers were unable to do the same, losing 96-64 to the Cardinal.

Before the regular season began, Indiana head coach Teri Moren expressed her concerns regarding the Hoosiers’ defense after allowing Northwood University to score 68 points.

Fast forward to Nov. 9 and Indiana gave up 43 points to Eastern Illinois University.

Although Moren explained she reminded her squad of “how much better” they have to be defensively, the Hoosiers allowed 96 points Nov. 12.

“They got off to a hot start,” Moren said postgame.

“That was their run and now we needed to come back and make our own stance and have our own run. They kept knocking down shots.”

Not only did the Cardinal knock down shots, but they nailed 3-pointer after 3-pointer after 3-pointer. Led by senior forward Cameron Brink and junior guard Elena Bosgana who went a combined 4-for-4 from beyond the arc, Stanford drilled six 3-pointers in the first quarter — one more than Indiana did in the entire game.

While they led by 11 after the opening quarter, the Cardinal blew the game open in the second frame.

Junior forward Kiki Iriafen tallied 12 points on 5-for-6 from the field alongside a pair of free throws and five rebounds.

“Kiki has made tremendous improvements from just watching them on film a year ago,” Moren said. “She’s skilled, not only can she play with her back to the basket and use her physicality but now her ability to knock down jumpers from the high post.

Put it on the deck, I mean all of that she’s turned into a really nice player.”

Despite the matchup between the pair of preseason AP All-Americans in graduate student forward Mackenzie Holmes and Brink making national

headlines, the latter outdueled the former.

Brink totaled 20 points, 17 rebounds and five blocks, but also tallied a game-high five turnovers.

Moren explained Nov. 9 that she believed the game wouldn’t be about Holmes against Brink, but more so about the other four matchups on the floor. Unfortunately for the Hoosiers, they effectively lost all of those matchups as the Cardinal had five scorers in double figures compared to the Hoosiers’ three.

Although Indiana faced a 28-point deficit at halftime that proved to be insurmountable, the Hoosiers didn’t go away from their game plan — Moren felt they just needed to be better in it.

“I think the other adjustment we were trying to do offensively was just trying to generate some offense, and I thought we looked better in the second half,” Moren said. “I thought we looked more settled in.”

While they may have settled in and been outscored by just 4 points in the second half, the loss may provide added value considering the Hoosiers are coming off a season in which they lost

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Indiana head coach Teri Moren is pictured in a game against Eastern Illinois University on Nov. 9, 2023, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. Indiana was defeated 96-64 by Stanford on Nov. 12.

four games by 12 total points.

“I know I’ve never lost by 40-something points ever in my life and I don’t think a lot of the girls on the team have,” senior guard Sydney Parrish said. “Coach was saying this might be a blessing in disguise and widens our eyes a little bit and realizes like, hey, we have a number by our name, but we’ve got to bring it everywhere we go, whether it’s at home or when we’re in Florida playing another team with two bigs like Tennessee. We have to be better.”

Although a 32-point loss is likely not what Indiana had in mind when it arrived in Palo Alto, California, the loss likely taught the squad a valuable lesson that they can carry throughout the season.

“They punched us right from the start,” Moren said.

“We didn’t respond in the right way. We didn’t, but it’s a lesson learned that it’s a long game and you have to make the next right step. It took us a while to make the next right step.”

Indiana will now turn its attention toward Murray

State University at 7 p.m.

Nov. 17 and Lipscomb University at 2 p.m. Nov. 19 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — both streaming on Big Ten+. While they may have nearly a week-and-a-halflong break from high-major competition, the lackluster showing against Stanford should give the Hoosiers a baseline as to where they stand at the beginning of the season.

“Really it was just a good old-fashioned butt-kicking,” Moren said. “That’s what it looked like.”

WOMENS SOCCER

Offense absent in women’s soccer first round NCAA loss

By PJ Katona

pjkatona@iu.edu

Indiana women’s soccer established itself as a strong defensive team throughout the season. Entering the NCAA Tournament, the Hoosiers allowed 0.74 goals per game, ranking inside the top 40 teams in the country. On the contrary, the Cream and Crimson averaged 1.6 goals per game during the regular season, which ranked outside of the top-100 in the country.

However, St. Louis has had a stellar defense throughout

the season as it came in only allowing 0.48 goals per game, ranking eighth in the country. Entering this game, St. Louis had not conceded a goal in a program-record 10 consecutive games.

While St. Louis has a top10 defense in the country, they also were second in the country in scoring with 67 total goals. The Billikens are just one of two teams in the country that is ranked top 10 in goals scored and goals against.

St. Louis wasted no time putting pressure on the Hoosiers’ back line early

in the match. The Billikens dominated possession early, drawing a penalty in the box in the 11th minute of the match when Hoosier freshman defender Piper Coffield committed a foul. St. Louis senior midfielder Abbie Miller struck the penalty kick past Indiana junior goalkeeper Jamie Gerstenberg.

St. Louis added another goal in the 30th minute off a corner kick as redshirt junior Hannah Larson crossed a pass in and senior midfielder Anna Lawler headed the ball into the back of the net. That goal

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would be the 38th straight unanswered goal for the Billikens across an 11-game stretch.

In all three of the Hoosier losses this season, Indiana had given up multiple goals early in the match and found itself desperate on the offensive end for the rest of the match looking to equalize. This was the case for the Hoosiers once again, only this time their season was on the line.

Indiana’s offense struggled to keep possession and create clean looks at goal.

The Hoosiers tallied a total of

17 shots but were only able to put four of those shots on target and didn’t convert any of those opportunities into goals.

Freshman midfielder Elle Britt recorded a match high seven shots with two of them on goal.

Indiana cleaned up its possession in the second half of the game but still struggled in the final third. The Billikens increased their program record of consecutive shutouts to 11 as they continued to use their aggressive style of defense to prevent the Hoosiers from scoring. St. Louis was called for 11 fouls in the game,

establishing its aggressiveness throughout the 90 minutes of play.

The Hoosiers finish the season with a record of 124-4, reaching the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 10 years.

While the Hoosiers fell short, they were able to quadruple their win total from three last season to 12 this season. Indiana has several positives to take away from this season. The Hoosiers will have four players graduating with many key pieces from this season’s squad set to return.

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