IU NewsNet 3/27/2025

More than 30 Jewish faculty members deliver a letter to IU administration demanding they maintain free speech and peaceful protest at IU.
This after the federal government opened an investigation into alleged antisemitism on campus. A potential change to strengthen Indiana’s Lifeline Law could protect more than just the person who calls for help. We hear from a mother on how the law could have saved her daughter, who died during her freshman year. While getting a parking ticket may ruin someone’s day, we meet a Bloomington parking attendant who manages to make people smile anyway. Meet “Mama Susan.” We examine how changes at the department of education could affect student loans.
A new coach is named for IU men’s basketball while players from both teams enter the transfer portal.
And you will meet an IU baseball player who plays a mean saxophone on the side.
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Sports

‘It keeps us healthy’: How one Indiana baseball player finds refuge in music

03.28.2025

For baseball players worldwide, mental stability is as important as physical strength. A player may have the arm talent of Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, bat-to-ball skills like San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez or raw power like New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, but a cloudy head renders those tools useless.

Baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra famously said, “Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical.”

Every player has a different escape from the diamond, and Indiana sophomore outfielder Andrew Wiggins finds his refuge in music. The Indianapolis native sings and plays three different types of saxophone in addition to the piano, ukulele and bass guitar.

“When guys get to campus, the first thing I tell them is, ‘You need to find a hobby,’” Indiana head coach Jeff Mercer said. “So you can get away from baseball and clear your mind.”