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Sounds of Bloomington

By Marc Fishman · Friday, June 6,2014 10:20 a.m.

In a college town with one of the top music schools in the nation, there is bound to be local music talent. Throw in a variety of bars and live music venues, and almost every day of the week offers a new musical opportunity.

Nick's Bucket

The bucket list

By Amanda Jacobson · Friday, June 6,2014 10:18 a.m.

You’ve heard about nightlife at IU, but what happens during the day? Here are some suggestions on how to spend your time.

CultureFest

What is Welcome Week?

By Staff · Friday, June 6,2014 10:15 a.m.

Participate in the Welcome Week experience and find new friends, learn about clubs and organizations and enjoy concerts and performances by other student groups.

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Herman B Wells' legacy

By Michael Auslen · Thursday, June 5,2014 3:27 p.m.

Before Herman B Wells took charge of IU, the University was just a small Midwestern college with 11,000 students. By the time he died in 2000, it had become a world-renowned institution with more than 90,000 students on eight campuses.

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Learn the words to these IU classics

By Staff · Thursday, June 5,2014 3:22 p.m.

These two tunes will come in handy during your time at IU. Memorized the lyrics to the IU fight song, “Indiana, Our Indiana” and the alma mater, “Hail to Old IU.”

Nearly Naked Mile

Campus traditions bring IU experience to students

By Lauren Rearick · Thursday, June 5,2014 3:19 p.m.

Welcome to IU! Traditions are an important part of any school’s pride and legacy.These traditions help bring together people of all races, cultures and personalities. They also open doors for shy people to emerge from their shells and stand confidently alongside their fellow Hoosiers.

Unity

Finding your faith

By Staff · Friday, May 30,2014 2:56 p.m.

Here is a sample of religious organizations in Bloomington. You can also visit the IDS religious directory for a more extensive selection.

Nick's English Hut

Dining in Bloomington

Friday, May 30,2014 2:23 p.m.

Bloomington is bursting with delicious and affordable dining options. Here’s a taste of some of places in town. For more, visit the IDS dining guide at idsnews.com/dining.

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Kinsey Institute brings radical sex research to IU

By Lauren McConnell · Friday, May 30,2014 2:19 p.m.

How men make decisions about sexual partners, how mood affects sexual arousal in women and what prevents couples from using condoms are only some of the topics on sex being researched at IU’s ground-breaking Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction.

Midsummer Night

Get cultured

By Caitlin Peterkin · Friday, May 30,2014 2:09 p.m.

Bloomington is rich with its vibrant and diverse culture, and there are so many opportunities to experience the performing and visual arts. From off-Broadway musicals to Picasso’s artwork to rare manuscripts, IU offers many chances to experience all types of art.

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Under the weather? IU’s health center has a fix

By Alex Rast · Friday, May 30,2014 1:53 p.m.

The IU Health Center offers many services for IU students who need medical assistance, such as full service appointments, a walk-in clinic, a pharmacy, lab tests and x-rays, physical examinations and allergy shots.Here is a list of services that could be beneficial to you.

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Let’s talk tech

By Lindsey Erdody · Friday, May 30,2014 1:51 p.m.

Moving onto campus involves more than putting clothes away and setting up the mini refrigerator. Students also need to set up the Internet on their computers, learn how and where to print those upcoming assignments and figure out how to keep their laptops safe.Charles Rondot, former manager of University IT Communications, offered a variety of tips and important information for incoming freshmen.

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Worst-case scenario survival guide: IU edition

By Dianne Osland · Friday, May 30,2014 1:43 p.m.

Welcome to the wild, er, college. Whether you’re navigating the halls of Ballantine Hall or the tables of Wright Food Court, you’re bound to come across dangerous, disappointing and downright awkward situations. Here’s how to survive — and prevent — three common scenarios you may face in your first year.

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Top spots to check out at the IMU

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Friday, May 30,2014 1:21 p.m.

The Indiana Memorial Union is more than just a hotel. It’s the go-to spot on campus for almost everything. When completed in 1932, it was the world’s largest student union. We’ve broken down three of the floors to help you avoid getting lost.

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Hoosier?

By Michela Tindera · Monday, Feb. 25,2013 12:47 p.m.

Here are some of IU's mascot attempts and failures.

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