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Actively and mindfully destigmatizing mental health

By: Ashley Rose Staff-Writer/Photographer    Active Minds is a national student led nonprofit organization that is dedicated to advocating and destigmatizing mental health, especially within the young adult community Active minds.They try to reach the community through peer to peer interactions that encourage young adults to open up about their mental health journeys as well as […]

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The last one

By: Mabel Myers Editor-in-Chief    I have absolutely put off writing this all week because of finals, but I am now getting to it at 11 p.m. on the day it is due. I still cannot believe this is the last piece I will be writing for The Preface, but anyway, let’s go for it.    When […]

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Commencement: your questions answered

By: Mira Costello Co-Editor    It might seem hard to believe that the end of the year is around the corner, even for those who aren’t graduating. For those that are, April can be even more of a whirlwind. Here are some fast facts about Commencement to help you prepare for and navigate the day, whether […]

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Instagram: Another way to get involved on campus

By: Mira Costello Co-Editor    Do you want to be more active in those clubs you signed up for during Welcome Week? Do you have a packed schedule, but still want to support your campus organizations? Do you just want more Instagram followers?    If your answer to any of those questions is “yes,” look no further […]

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Asian Heritage Month fest celebrates diversity, draws community

By: Mira Costello Co-Editor     If you were born and bred here in South Bend, chances are that you’ve never seen a Chinese hammered dulcimer or played a Japanese Taiko drum. You may never have even tried sushi. In that case, you’re lucky to be an IU South Bend student – because our campus is home […]

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SGA preps for elections, IU Day

By: Mira Costello Co-Editor    With the semester winding down, the Student Government Association met on April 8 to discuss their upcoming elections, new appointments, programming and more.    The SGA began the meeting with a bang, unanimously appointing senior Danielle Schwenk to an open associate justice position. Schwenk, a marketing and advertising major, said she has […]

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Sex After Dark: That event you were embarrassed to go to

By: Mira Costello Co-Editor    This event is not what it sounds like – well, at least not exactly..    On April 4, the River Crossing Community Building held Sex After Dark – a panel Q&A session about healthy relationships and sex – from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.     Panelists included Dr. Betsy Lucal, an IU South Bend […]

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Riverside Housing hosts open mic night

By: Ashley Rose Photographer/Staff-Writer    Titan Productions hosted an open mic night at the Riverside Community Building on March 29 with over double the expected number of attendees.     With the lights dimmed and a single spotlight presented, the stage was set. Titan Productions anticipated having roughly 25 attendees to the event, but staff members had to […]

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SGA funds history club trip, reflects on benefit dinner

By: Mira Costello Co-Editor At their April 1 meeting, the Student Government Association did nothing. April fools! In fact, they approved a special funding request for the History Club. In the past, the club has taken trips to the Upper Peninsula and Mackinac Island of Michigan, but has not traveled there in five years. Morgan […]

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Books for a buck: Library sale open now

By: Mira Costello Co-Editor After taking a few years off from their annual book sale, Schurz Library is now hosting an open daily sale that students can check out whenever the library is open. All items are $1 and can be purchased on a cash-and-carry basis. The sale items – which include fiction, nonfiction, and […]