IUSB Preface

12/07/2023

For most college students, December is often about meeting deadlines, writing papers, long hours in the library and staying caffeinated. So once the semester ends, how are you supposed to spend your time? Outside of catching up on sleep and recovering from the previous semester, it can be hard to find fun ways to fill the remainder of December. This article will highlight various fun, festive ways to fill the limited free time college students have in December. And the best part? Most of them are $15 or less to enjoy!

For most college students, December is often about meeting deadlines, writing papers, long hours in the library and staying caffeinated. So once the semester ends, how are you supposed to spend you…

12/07/2023

2023 has been a very interesting year for pop culture. Many good pieces of media have come out this year, and I want to celebrate those works and the people who made them.

12/07/2023

On Nov. 27, Titans On-the-Go held the grand opening for its new commuter lounge. The lounge, previously a staff lounge, is located on the third floor of the Schurz Library in room 307.

12/06/2023

Every one of us has thousands of stories and life experiences. Whether small or large in influence, every moment has an influence on someone’s life. Here is a bit of mine.

12/06/2023

When I was in sixth grade, I started thinking about college. Like most Hoosiers, my list included Indiana University and Purdue University. I did not know that IU South Bend existed, or that I would later earn a Bachelors degree from here.

When I was in sixth grade, I started thinking about college. Like most Hoosiers, my list included Indiana University and Purdue University. I did not know that IU South Bend existed, or that I woul…

12/06/2023

Since the last check-in on the Titans' basketball teams, they are a combined 4-0 while both sitting in the top three of the conference standings.

Since the last check-in on the Titans’ basketball teams, they are a combined 4-0 while both sitting in the top three of the conference standings.

12/06/2023

Looking for a place to shop this holiday season and want to help support small businesses? Instead of buying into the ultra-consumerist frenzies of shopping malls in December (or simply just don’t want to bother with over-priced gifts), there are plenty of local businesses in South Bend to consider looking into.

Looking for a place to shop this holiday season and want to help support small businesses? Instead of buying into the ultra-consumerist frenzies of shopping malls in December (or simply just don’t …

12/06/2023

As 2023 is wrapping up, it would be useful to show how the year has been when it relates to gun violence. Overall, 2023 has fewer gun-related deaths than 2022, but the number is still relatively high.

As 2023 is wrapping up, it would be useful to show how the year has been when it relates to gun violence. Overall, 2023 has fewer gun-related deaths than 2022, but the number is still relatively hi…

11/21/2023

Reigning Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) champions IU South Bend Titans are picking up right where they left off, starting this season 6-0. The Titans went 2-0 last week, beating the Bethel University Pilots on Nov. 15 with a score of 88-65 and the University of Michigan-Dearborn Wolverines on Nov. 11 with a score of 98-50.

Reigning Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) champions IU South Bend Titans are picking up right where they left off, starting this season 6-0. The Titans went 2-0 last week, beating …

11/21/2023

IU South Bend recently welcomed a new club on campus: Titans On-the-Go.

11/21/2023

This fall semester at IU South Bend, the Raclin School of the Arts fall Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) exhibition is a solo show! Perhaps due to a decline in enrollment during Covid-19, the BFA class of Dec. 2023 - which usually comprises at least half a dozen students - totals just one artist: Tamaine Derrickson.

This fall semester at IU South Bend, the Raclin School of the Arts fall Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) exhibition is a solo show! Perhaps due to a decline in enrollment during Covid-19, the BFA class…

11/21/2023

After nearly four months of work stoppage and failed deals, the SAG-AFTRA strike ended on Nov. 9. While you might be excited for your favorite shows and anticipated movies to resume production, it’s important to know how we got here and what the future holds for all the workers involved.

On April 18, WGA members voted near-unanimously to go on strike – stop their screen-writing work – if a satisfactory deal with the AMPTP was not made by May 1. After lengthy negotiation…

11/21/2023

Fall sports season is officially over at IU South Bend, and with winter sports getting into full swing, it is important to remember that our athletes are people too. The month of November is Men’s Health Awareness Month, which is a reminder to prioritize both physical and mental health. It's also important for men to realize how their physical health and mental health may be intertwined.

Fall sports season is officially over at IU South Bend, and with winter sports getting into full swing, it is important to remember that our athletes are people too. The month of November is Men’s …

11/21/2023

Welcome back to another week of Sip & Study! This week I spent time in Elkhart visiting Steelyard Coffee Co.

11/21/2023

On Nov. 14, the yearly Knitting for Peace event, a part of International Education Week, took place on the fifth floor of Franklin D. Schurz Library. Fruit, naan bread and cookies were offered as refreshments.

On Nov. 14, the yearly Knitting for Peace event, a part of International Education Week, took place on the fifth floor of Franklin D. Schurz Library. Fruit, naan bread and cookies were offered as r…

11/21/2023

On Nov. 9, The Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley hosted an event called “Insight and Analysis on Israel’s War with Hamas”. The event was held over Zoom and was hosted by Bob Feferman, who sta…

11/16/2023

Are you an artist looking for community connections? Maybe you are interested in constructive criticism for your art. If either of these things are true, Artist Critique Nights at LangLab are just …

11/16/2023

Studying abroad in college has many benefits. Not only are the trips lower in cost than they would be if taken individually, but studying abroad allows students to travel in a group with a planned itinerary. All students need to do is pay for the trip and attend classes.

Studying abroad in college has many benefits. Not only are the trips lower in cost than they would be if taken individually, but studying abroad allows students to travel in a group with a planned …

11/16/2023

In August, I caved. I wanted to give Attack on Titan a shot. I had always heard that this show was very similar to Game of Thrones, one of my all-time favorites and a show that was very formative t…

11/16/2023

Information about developments in Israel and Palestine is at our fingertips, and with multiple different narratives fighting for dominance, The Preface decided to ask IU South Bend students what they think.

Information about developments in Israel and Palestine is at our fingertips, and with multiple different narratives fighting for dominance, The Preface decided to ask IU South Bend students what th…

11/16/2023

As political discussions move into personal social media spaces, consumers can be confronted with a range of challenges. For many social media users, the influx of political content can be a source of irritation and stress; others think social media has no real effect on current events; others still believe it can be a beneficial way to help people get involved with issues that are important to them.

As political discussions move into personal social media spaces, consumers can be confronted with a range of challenges. For many social media users, the influx of political content can be a source…

11/16/2023

Discerning facts about global issues with complex histories is no easy task. Especially with near-infinite streams of information, which can report similar information while also telling completely different stories, it’s difficult to make sense of what is true and important. Part of the path to information literacy is understanding language.

Discerning facts about global issues with complex histories is no easy task. Especially with near-infinite streams of information, which can report similar information while also telling completely…

11/16/2023

On Nov. 3, the Student Government Association (SGA) met to discuss funding requests and reports and to announce the resignation of Former Treasurer Ian Greaves.

11/16/2023

On Wednesday, Nov. 8, IU South Bend celebrated first-generation college students in Fireside A and B.

11/16/2023

On Nov. 8, Holy Cross College hosted its annual CCAC-Crossroads Challenge where IU South Bend’s men’s basketball team squared off against their cross-town rivals, the Bethel University Pilots. The Titans would drop a close one 76-73.

On Nov. 8, Holy Cross College hosted its annual CCAC-Crossroads Challenge where IU South Bend’s men’s basketball team squared off against their cross-town rivals, the Bethel University Pilots. The …

11/16/2023

This week, I decided to go out to Niles, Mich., which is about a 30-minute drive from IU South Bend’s campus. A few small businesses have been added to Niles’ downtown area, including a new c…

11/16/2023

A survey from IU South Bend’s Center for a Sustainable Future (CSF) revealed that one in four students is food insecure. Feeding America further claims that 40 percent of all food is wasted.

11/16/2023

If you live in or near South Bend, there are a variety of free resources you can take advantage of if you need support, ranging from concrete provisions like food and shelter to fulfillment needs like community and advocacy. If you don’t need these resources right now and instead are in a place to give back, consider volunteering your time in the holiday spirit of gratitude and generosity.

If you live in or near South Bend, there are a variety of free resources you can take advantage of if you need support, ranging from concrete provisions like food and shelter to fulfillment needs l…

11/01/2023

The South Bend Century Center is hosting this year's “For the Love of Art” fair on Feb. 17 and 18, 2024.

The South Bend Century Center is hosting this year’s “For the Love of Art” fair on Feb. 17 and 18, 2024.

11/01/2023

On Oct. 18, new club Diversity in Disability hosted a disability immersion event, “Walk in My Shoes.” Attendees were able to experience visual impairments through glasses, hear different kinds of tinnitus, experience simulated test-taking anxiety and hear from wheelchair users.

On Oct. 18, new club Diversity in Disability hosted a disability immersion event, “Walk in My Shoes.” Attendees were able to experience visual impairments through glasses, hear different kinds of t…