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Health center to debut new app By Ashleigh Sherman aesherma@indiana.edu | @aesherma
A mobile app for the IU Health Center Pharmacy will soon be made available to students. The IU Health Center is set to debut a new, free prescription delivery service for students, followed by the release of an original free app. Nearly four weeks ago, the IU Health Center began introducing its delivery service to Ashton, McNutt and Briscoe residence centers, said Pete Grogg, executive director of the IU Health Center. Grogg said he hopes to expand the delivery service to the rest of campus this week. “We’ve been trying to make sure that our processes were working and that we were getting the information about it being delivered and picked up and so forth,” he said. The process is simple, Grogg said. Students transfer their prescriptions online or on the phone, fill out consent forms and then pick up their packages. “The feedback was very good for the first delivery,” said Tamir Hussain, IU Health Center associate director. “It was a seamless process. The student basically went to the mailroom, swiped their card and SEE PHARMACY, PAGE 6
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District 1 candidates hope to be part of improved Congress By Emily Ernsberger emelerns@indiana.edu | @emilyernsberger
At the midterm election Nov. 4, voters will decide who will represent them in the House of Representatives for the next two years. In a Gallup poll taken last week, dissatisfaction with government was ranked the second biggest issue facing America, following the economy. The 113th Congress has the low- Pete est approval rates in Visclosky (D) history. Currently, 14 percent of Americans approve of Congress, according to Gallup. That rate was as low as nine Donna percent in 2013. Dunn (L) This Congress has passed 185 laws to date, the lowest number on record at the Library of Congress. Candidates for Mark U.S. Representative Leyva (R) of Indiana’s District 1 have a few reasons for why they believe Americans are dissatisfied with government and what they would do as representatives to form a satisfactory legislature. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Merrillville, has not spoken publicly about this and could not be reached for comment. Republican challenger Mark Leyva said he believes that part of the issue is a lack of public education on how the federal government should operate. “I think because of the lack of
education in our school systems that do not teach the Constitution, that’s why people do not understand how out of control Congress is at this time,” Leyva said. “Though they are dissatisfied, they do not understand.” Leyva said Congress is the reason the other two branches of government are unsatisfactory to the public. “It’s a shame that they are absolutely allowing the other branches to let them be constitutionally out of control,” he said. “They have the power to stop the funding of certain agencies when one of the branches are out of control, and they aren’t even doing that.” He also said politicians should not stay very long in Congress. Visclosky has served as District 1 representative since 1985. Libertarian candidate Donna Dunn said she believes citizens’ dissatisfaction comes from a lack of variation in parties and incumbents. “They’re not seeing anything change,” Dunn said. “We get mad at the Republicans, we vote Democrat. We get mad at the Democrats, we vote for the Republicans. Nothing ever changes, it all says the same.” Dunn said she believes citizens should do their part to vote for candidates who represent them and not choose the candidates who are supporting interest groups. Aides to Visclosky were reported in 2009 as being involved in offering legislative earmarks in exchange for campaign contributions. Dunn said voting for a libertarian is an option most people SEE DISTRICT 1, PAGE 6
Country singer to perform at Buskirk-Chumley From IDS reports
Singer-songwriter Iris DeMent will perform 8 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, the theater announced Monday. DeMent is the youngest of 14 children and grew up in Southern California. She was heavily influenced by country and gospel music, leading her to a career in folk and country singing, according to a Buskirk-Chumley press release. Her first album, “Infamous
Angel,” was picked up by Warner Bros. Her next two albums, released in 1994 and 1996, were nominated for Grammy awards. The country and folk singer has been featured on various albums with other singers but didn’t release her own album again until 2012. Her 2012 album, “Sing the Delta,” features 12 original songs by the artist. The Goo Goo Dolls’ song “Iris” was named after her as well, according to the Buskirk-Chumley press
release. Lead singer Johnny Rzeznik saw an article about her in Billboard magazine and liked her name. Afterwards, he made her name the title of their song. Tickets for DeMent’s concert are available for Buskirk-Chumley donors and sponsors Oct. 29 and for the general public 11 a.m. Nov. 3. Tickets are $40 for seats in the orchestra pit and $29 for the remaining seats. Alison Graham
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Freshman defender Grant Lillard attempts to head the ball past the Georgetown keeper Aug. 29 at Bill Armstrong Stadium.
IU freshman earns conference weekly honor From IDS reports
IU freshman defender Grant Lillard was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week for his performances against No. 1 Notre Dame and Michigan. Lillard was a leader of the Hoosier defense when IU shut out the Fighting Irish 1-0 on Wednesday and scored the equalizing
goal in IU’s 3-1 win against the Wolverines on Sunday. Lillard missed a portion of the first half against Michigan after he was cut above the eye and required stitches but returned as the Hoosiers stormed back for the win. It was Lillard’s third goal of the season. He also recorded an assist on sophomore midfielder
Tanner Thompson’s goal late against Michigan. It is the first time Lillard has won the award. IU sophomore goalie Colin Webb took home the honor twice in September. The Hoosiers are back in action Wednesday when they travel to face Evansville. Andrew Vailliencourt