The Crimson Post, Bloomington, IN (2024)

10/05/2022

Earlier this semester, Indiana University announced the unveiling of a bronze statue of Dr. Alfred Charles Kinsey, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Kinsey Institute on campus. Kinsey was most renowned for his studies on human sexuality, specifically those involving young children.

Earlier this semester, Indiana University announced the unveiling of a bronze statue of Dr. Alfred Charles Kinsey, to commemorate the

09/22/2022

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, a controversial figure on IU’s campus, is scheduled to speak at the university on Friday, September 23. The event, titled, “Protecting Individual Liberty,” will take place in the Whittenberger Auditorium and will center around Rokita’s “efforts to preserve liberty in the Hoosier state and the importance of protecting our Constitutional rights and freedoms.”

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, a controversial figure on IU's campus, is scheduled to speak at the university on Friday,

09/05/2022

As you are no doubt aware the Indiana University Student Academic Assistants are, once again, threatening to strike on September 26. You may remember that back in April, pro-union PhD students formed a “picket line,” shutting down some of the operations in the College of Arts and Sciences building.

As you are no doubt aware the Indiana University Student Academic Assistants are, once again, threatening to strike on September

08/31/2022

Aspects of Critical Race Theory, an academic framework that views society and people through the lens of race, are now taught in many IU undergraduate classrooms. The ideology has made its way all across campus, reaching from the College of Arts and Sciences to the Kelley School of Business.

Aspects of Critical Race Theory, an academic framework that views society and people through the lens of race, are now

03/29/2022

This Friday, New York Times bestselling author and conservative columnist and pundit Ann Coulter will be speaking on the IU Bloomington campus for the first time in over a decade. Coulter’s upcoming speech, titled, “Conservatism. Let’s Review the Evidence,” has already generated a fair bit of controversy and excitement on campus, with well over a thousand students having expressed interest attending the event.

This Friday, New York Times bestselling author and conservative columnist and pundit Ann Coulter will be speaking on the IU

02/21/2022

Indiana University announced Friday that starting on March 4, masks will be optional across nearly all of the university’s campuses. IU noted that the “action will coincide with the anticipated expiration of state and county public health orders” and offered the surprising rationale that “COVID-19 cases [are] declining rapidly at IU and throughout the state” as a justification for their decision.

Indiana University announced Friday that starting on March 4, masks will be optional across nearly all of the university's campuses.

01/11/2022

During a Fall Student Congress Meeting, Student Body President Ky Freeman told attendees that general ideas of “professionalism” are “racist” and “misogynistic,” according to multiple student representatives.

During the public comment portion of the meeting, one of Freeman’s executive branch nominees, all of whom must be confirmed by Congress, addressed the body, irate that she had been denied the position by the Student Life Committee. She alleged, without citing any evidence, that the committee had been biased against her.

During a Fall Student Congress Meeting, Student Body President Ky Freeman told attendees that general ideas of "professionalism" are "racist"

12/03/2021

According to Open Secrets, employees of Indiana University donated over $740,000 to political campaigns in the 2020 election cycle; over $700,000 of that went to Democrats and candidates, such as Bernie Sanders, that are classified as independent. Just over $380,000 went to Joe Biden and his presidential campaign with the other top two recipients being Pete Buttigieg with over $89,000 and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee with just over $80,000. Bernie Sanders was the obvious leader among Independents bringing in over $78,000 from IU employees.

According to Open Secrets, employees of Indiana University donated over $740,000 to political campaigns in the 2020 election cycle; over

11/10/2021

Indiana basketball kicked off the week with a win over Eastern Michigan. Head coach Mike Woodson’s first career game starts on a high note, but perhaps not in the fashion he wanted. The Hoosiers led by 21 points at one time, but the Eagles came storming back to make it a two point game with under a minute left. Fortunately, Indiana was still able to squeak out a 68–62 win.

Indiana basketball kicked off the week with a win over Eastern Michigan. Head coach Mike Woodson's first career game starts

10/23/2021

During a September 15 class session, Carol Choksy, a senior lecturer at the IU Luddy School of Informatics, told students that she wishes “death to the Republican Party” and added that such a belief was simply “her bias.”

During a September 15 class session, Carol Choksy, a senior lecturer at the IU Luddy School of Informatics, told students

10/01/2021

You may not have noticed, but the websites at IU have undergone a significant change. Instead of promising “equality” they now advertise “equity.” The difference is not trivial.

You may not have noticed, but the websites at IU have undergone a significant change. Instead of promising “equality” they

09/27/2021

The Indiana Graduate Workers coalition hosted a town hall on Thursday to further their efforts to unionize and demand higher wages from the university. IU grad workers have been attempting to unionize since May and are working with the United Electrical Workers union to that end.

The Indiana Graduate Workers coalition hosted a town hall on Thursday to further their efforts to unionize and demand higher

09/27/2021

In an email to members of the IU community this week, President Pamela Whitten announced a “first-of-its kind” diversity hiring fund at IU.

The Presidential Diversity Hiring Initiative is an upcoming seven-year program that plans to use “reallocated non-academic funds, as well as external gifts” to focus on “hiring professors from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education.”

In an email to members of the IU community this week, President Pamela Whitten announced a "first-of-its kind" diversity hiring

09/22/2021

Switchyard Brewing Company, a local micro brewery, recently instituted a “no tipping” policy because the practice, according to the firm’s president, Kurtis Cummings, is “classist, racist and sexist.”

Switchyard Brewing Company, a local micro brewery, recently instituted a "no tipping" policy because the practice, according to the firm's

09/20/2021

Saturday afternoon, facing another tough opponent from Ohio, the Hoosiers held a fourteen point lead, but mistake after mistake eventually led to a loss against #8 Cincinnati. The game changed dramatically after a questionable targeting call against star linebacker Micah McFadden on 3rd & 10. McFadden was ejected from the game due to the call and Cincinnati soon after scored a touchdown.

Unfortunately, Indiana fans know this feeling all too well. In 2017, the Hoosiers led at halftime over #2 Ohio State,

09/17/2021

The Hoosiers’ performance in Bloomington was a stark contrast from the team’s showing in Iowa City. Indiana crushed the Idaho Vandals 56–14 Saturday and certainly showcased a remarkably different level of skill and talent than was shown during the embarrassing loss for Tom Allen and his squad the previous week.

The Hoosiers' performance in Bloomington was a stark contrast from the team's showing in Iowa City. Indiana crushed the Idaho

09/13/2021

The Indiana University chapter of Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) honored the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attack with a flag display in Dunn Meadow. The tribute featured 2,977 American flags in remembrance of the 2,507 civilians, 344 firefighters and paramedics, 71 law enforcement officers, and 55 military personnel who perished 20 years ago today during the deadliest terrorist event in world history.

The Indiana University chapter of Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) honored the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attack with a

09/09/2021

With some IU professors breaking down during class and some simply refusing teach due to fears surrounding students incorrectly wearing masks, The Crimson Post endeavored to gather a few IU faculty and staff members’ opinions on the university’s mask mandate.

With some IU professors breaking down during class and some simply refusing teach due to fears surrounding students incorrectly wearing

09/04/2021

A student-led effort to paint an “All Lives Matter” mural on Indiana University’s campus has been blocked by the City of Bloomington, despite the city’s approval of a “Black Lives Matter” mural on Jordan Avenue only a few months ago.

The proposed All Lives Matter mural would feature large, block letters similar to the BLM mural. It would feature a thin blue line and red line to offer support to first responders.

A student-led effort to paint an “All Lives Matter” mural on Indiana University’s campus has been blocked by the City

08/11/2021

Fifteen current and former Indiana Hoosiers competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Did you catch any of them competing?

Fourteen current and former Indiana Hoosiers competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. These Hoosiers represented six different countries; seven from

08/05/2021

Two weeks to flatten the curve has now evolved into a year of unprecedented government overreach.

Two weeks to flatten the curve has now evolved into a year of unprecedented government overreach. Public schools and universities,

07/25/2021

Will coach Tom Allen continue his winning ways after last year’s hot season, or will the pressure get to the team?

The Indiana Hoosiers are coming off their best season based on win percentage since 1967 when they earned a trip

07/20/2021

A new Black Lives Matter street mural, funded using student fee money, has been unveiled on IU’s campus at 7th and Jordan Avenue, between the Neal Marshall Black Culture Center and the Groups building.

A new Black Lives Matter street mural, funded using student fee money, has been unveiled on IU's campus at 7th

06/22/2021

A group of eight Indiana University students filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the university’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement violates the United States Constitution.

A group of eight Indiana University students filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the university's COVID-19 vaccine requirement violates the

06/08/2021

As previously reported by The Crimson Post, Indiana University recently received a tremendous amount of pressure from students, faculty, and state government officials to reverse their decision to require all students and staff to submit documentation proving they had received the COVID-19 vaccine. IU officials subsequently dropped the documentation requirement, now mandating that students merely self-report their “vaccination status.” Students will also now be allowed to request medical and religious exemptions in accordance with state law. One IU student, Kendyll Pennington, started a petition for the university to reverse the mandate that, as of this writing, has roughly 12,000 signatures. The Crimson Post had the opportunity to speak with Pennington about what compelled her to start the petition and her feelings regarding IU’s latest decision.

As previously reported by The Crimson Post, Indiana University recently received a tremendous amount of pressure from students, faculty, and

06/01/2021

On Tuesday, Indiana University notified students of changes in the school’s COVID-19 vaccine policy. Students will still largely be required to receive the vaccine before attending classes in the Fall, however, students may now request an exemption for religious or medical reasons or if they plan to be fully remote for the entirety of the semester. Students will also no longer be required to upload documentation proving they are fully vaccinated but will instead be allowed to simply attest that they received the vaccine. These changes come as the university faces mounting criticism from students, state legislators, and the Indiana Attorney General

On Tuesday, Indiana University notified students of changes in the school's COVID-19 vaccine policy. Students will still largely be required

05/26/2021

Over the past year our nation has been plagued by calls to defund police departments and our brave officers have faced unprecedented condemnation and denunciation. Our fantastic and devoted IU police officers have not been immune to this baseless vilification.

Over the past year our nation has been plagued by calls to defund police departments and our brave officers have