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IUSG provides free emergency contraceptives By Natalie Fitzgibbons

natfitzg@iu.edu | @NatalieFitz9

Indiana University Student Government will be covering the cost of emergency contraceptives for all IU-Bloomington students through the 20222023 school year, according to an online statement. Students in need of Plan B can go directly to the pharmacy located in the Student Health Center and pick it up free of charge, Student Body President Kyle Seibert and Vice President Bell Pastore said in an email. Seibert and Pastore collaborated with the Student Health Center to create this program in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the passing of Indiana’s Senate Bill 1, which bans all abortions with exceptions for rape, incest and the life and safety of the pregnant person. “We hope that students are able to use this program when needed,” Seibert and Pastore said over email “We also hope to spark a wider dialogue at IU about reproductive rights and safe sex practices”. Seibert and Pastore said the goal is to ease any financial burdens students may face when in need of these resources. Plan B usually costs SEE IUSG, PAGE 4

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IU Student Government Recorder Jack Milton presides over the IUSG General Assembly Nov. 29, 2021, in the Dogwood Room in the Indiana Memorial Union. IUSG announced it will cover the cost of emergency contraceptives for students in a statement last Friday.

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Indiana's season begins despite Trayce Jackson-Davis named Blue questions about head coach Ribbon Preseason All-American

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Then-junior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis drives to the basket Dec. 12, 2021, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Jackson-Davis is the first on the IU basketball team to be named Blue Ribbon Preseason AllAmerican since the 2016-17 season. By Emma Pawlitz

epawlitz@iu.edu | @emmapawlitz

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Head coach Steve Aird gives instructions during a timeout Sept. 17, 2021, in Wilkinson Hall. IU lost 0-3 to Ole Miss. By Evan Gerkie

egerike@iu.edu | @EvanGerike

Over three months ago, the Indiana Daily Student published an investigation on Indiana volleyball head coach Steve Aird, detailing a program built around punishment, rife with mental abuse and where players say mental health concerns were regularly dismissed. Ahead of Indiana’s season opener Friday and despite four of IU's volleyball players speaking out anonymously, Indiana Athletics has not publicized any statement or announced any disciplinary action against Aird. The IDS asked Indiana Athletics what changes have been made within the program or if any disciplinary action had been taken. In response, Indiana Athletics released this statement in regards to concerns raised by the student athletes. “We immediately shared them with the Office of the Vice President and General Counsel, which conducted an extensive and thorough review of all claims brought

to our attention,” a department spokesperson said in a statement. “We have implemented all of the recommendations with the full cooperation of coach Aird. It is important to note that the review did determine that the department and its staff members handled and reported all claims appropriately, and as we do with all teams here at Indiana, we continue to monitor the situation.” The IDS initially reported an internal IU investigation into Aird’s behavior, which opened in December 2021, was cut shoart in January of this year. The department released an initial statement for the story saying all recommendations were implemented with Aird’s cooperation. Those who played under Aird described him as a businessman, giving them a false sales pitch on the experience of playing for him. Practices were run to the point of exhaustion, and players were often punished for small mistakes. Players described their play getting worse instead of get-

ting better. The players claimed their mental health concerns were dismissed and that the university cared more about its public image than their mental health. At the inaugural Big Ten Volleyball Media Days in August, Aird made his first public comments since the IDS published its investigation. Due to scheduling conflicts, the IDS did not attend Big Ten Media Days. However, no questions were asked about the allegations made in the article. Aird’s comments did not mention any of the claims or suggest he was working to improve the environment. Instead, he brought up a common theme over the past few years of the Hoosiers being a young team. Over his four years coaching Indiana, the program has experienced a high turnover rate. Of Aird’s 25 different players, 15 have left the program before finishing their eligibility either by transferring, being SEE HEAD COACH, PAGE 4

Indiana men’s basketball senior Trayce JacksonDavis was announced as a Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook Preseason All-American on Monday, according to an IU release. Jackson-Davis is the first player in the program to receive Blue Ribbon recognition since former Hoosier center Thomas Bryant received the same honor prior to the 2016-2017 season. "I'm honored to receive this recognition and am excited about the possibilities that are in front of us," Jackson-Davis said. "My teammates and I are looking forward to building off

the momentum of the end of last season." Jackson-Davis led the Hoosiers with 639 points and 284 rebounds during the 2021-2022 season. He was named to the All-Big Ten Second Team, Big Ten All-Defensive Team and All-Big Ten Tournament Team during his junior campaign. Jackson-Davis' previous All-American honors include third-team recognition from Sporting News, National Association of Basketball Coaches and U.S. Basketball Writers Association along with an Associated Press Honorable Mention, all stemming from the 2020-2021 season. The senior standout

currently sits on the Indiana men’s basketball top10 all-time leaderboard for rebounds, blocked shots and field goal percentage. Jackson-Davis has recorded 1,565 points after three seasons and will finish his career top-3 on the program’s all-time scoring list if he matches or exceeds his point total from last year. "Trayce has the opportunity to build quite a legacy for himself and our program," head coach Mike Woodson said. "He's worked extremely hard this summer and we are counting on him to be a leader by example who sets the tone for everyone else on our team."

Biden announces up to $20K in federal student loan debt will be forgiven By Ethan Moore

ethmoore@iu.edu | @ethcmoore

President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the U.S. government will forgive federal student loan debt of up to $10,000 for individuals that make less than $125,000 a year. Recipients of federal Pell Grants who also meet the income requirements can have up to $20,000 of their debt forgiven. The White House said in-

formation on how to claim relief will be announced in the coming weeks and people can sign up to be notified of more information at StudentAid.gov/debtrelief. The debt forgiveness program is part of a threepart plan, which the White House said is aimed to help individuals and families continue to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the White House said. The other two parts of the program are intended

to help make the cost of attending college manageable going forward. In addition to forgiving some student debt, Biden’s plan will also cut the monthly repayment rate of federal loans in half. The Department of Education’s proposed rate caps monthly payments at 5% of an individual's discretionary income, while current rates can be up to 10-15%. SEE BIDEN, PAGE 4


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