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Column: Arrested IU associate professor: 'Just don't tell the students to be quiet'
Guest columnist Heather Akou wrote this the day after Indiana State Police arrested her and 22 others, mostly students, protesting in Dunn Meadow the afternoon of April 27. Akou was arrested at 2:34 p.m., booked into jail an hour later and released 90 minutes after that. Yesterday, I was arrested...
How some faculty members are defending student protesters, in actions and in words
The protests sweeping college campuses don't just involve students. Professors are increasingly pushing back against university administrations they see as infringing on students' free speech rights.
Indiana AD Scott Dolson comments publicly on decision to retain Mike Woodson, not issue a formal statement
Indiana basketball head coach Mike Woodson will return for a fourth season in Bloomington, a decision that was reported March 6 by multiple media outlets toward the end of IU's 2023-24 season. But as the reports were made public, IU's athletic department never provided a formal statement or announcement regarding Woodson's future.
IU Bloomington addresses changes to spring commencement
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — In an email Tuesday, IU Bloomington confirmed that they will be holding this Saturday’s commencement ceremony as planned. This comes as many universities across the country are canceling graduation ceremonies due to safety concerns from pro-Palestian and divestment encampments. IUB said that they...
The Greene County Humane Society with the Bissell Pet Foundation reduces adoption fees
LINTON— BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is prompting a national call for adoption again this spring with its “Empty the Shelters” reduced-fee adoption event May 1 – 15. The Greene County Humane Society and more than 410 shelters...
Bloomington man appeals Jan. 6 conviction, sentence
WASHINGTON D.C. — A Bloomington man is appealing his recent conviction and sentence related to the Jan. 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. Antony Vo was found guilty by a jury in September 2023 of participating in the U.S. Capitol riot. According to previous reports, Vo was convicted of:
Visit the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market on Saturday for produce, food and beverages
BLOOMINGTON— In addition to delicious produce, visitors can purchase various foods from food and beverage artisans at the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market. One of the best reasons to shop at a local farmers’ market is the access to fresh, locally grown foods. In addition to delicious produce, you can purchase an array of foods from various food and beverage artisans.
'Anti-American': Bloomington multi-faith group blasts IU leaders over protest response
Editor's note: This post was updated to correct that the organizer of the event is not part of the Bloomington Multi-faith Alliance. Members of multiple faith groups in Bloomington walked from the Sample Gates to Dunn Meadow Tuesday morning to provide support for students who have been protesting against the Israel-Hamas war since Thursday. ...
Encampments cleared near Switchyard and Thomson property
The Monroe County and City of Bloomington governments cleared three encampments where people experiencing homelessness were living Wednesday. At least 10 makeshift tents, multiple sleeping bags, and other items were visible from the B-Line trail near one of the encampments by Switchyard Park. Officers told five people at the site that morning that they had to leave, according to Bloomington Police’s Ryan Pedigo.
More than 65 IU faculty, staff issue statement speaking out against 'targeted harassment of Jewish students and faculty members'
BLOOMINGTON, Ind — A group of Jewish IU faculty and staff spoke out Tuesday about the ongoing demonstration at the Bloomington campus and at other colleges across the country. More than 65 IU faculty and staff both from Bloomington and Indianapolis signed a statement released April 30. In it,...
As students pack up to leave for the summer, local businesses anticipate a slower economy
In the coming weeks, thousands will leave Bloomington as the spring semester ends. Those individuals are not just students, but participants in the city’s local economy, which has an active community of businesses centered near the IU campus. Business definitely decreases over the summer months, Christopher Emge, director of...
It's almost Teacher Appreciation Week. Guide to 2024 Teacher Appreciation Day gift ideas, deals.
Teacher Appreciation Week, a time to celebrate the educators in one's life, is quickly approaching. Beginning May 6, the week is the perfect time to show appreciation with kind words, thoughtful letters or a gift. While teachers don't expect anything from students and parents, who doesn't cherish a small surprise...
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