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Media, faculty groups and free speech organizations have accused IU of censorship for ordering the IDS to remove news from a special print edition. But IU leaders have not publicly spoken about their position.
Arts & Culture
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The smaller alliums bloom later than the giants. Try the ‘drumstick', a dark purple, which blooms in July and naturalizes well, or Allium ‘Moly Jeannine', which throws up 2 inch umbels of bright yellow florets in May. There are so many to choose from, and the more you have the more you will want.
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If you garden in zones 5 through 9 and are looking for a small to medium shrub that has fall color, Itea virginica, commonly called Virginia Sweetspire, may be a good candidate. It has white flowers and grows well in shade or shine.
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Winterberry produces a grand display of bright red berries that persist and light up its branches long after all of the leaves have fallen.
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Aaron Cain speaks with Sarai Burgos and Kathleen Simunek from Friday’s cast of the IU Jacobs School of Music Opera Theater's production of L’enfant et les sortilèges, by Maurice Ravel, Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 at the Musical Arts Center.
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We’re hitting all the right notes—as we explore the world of tuning systems from Pythagorean to the first temperaments of the Renaissance, which allowed musicians to go beyond the limitations of a single mode. Plus, our featured recording is A Monk’s Life by the Brabant Ensemble.
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Featured Events
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The eighth annual IPM Conference on Aging offers practical insights into the challenges and opportunities of growing older. This free, virtual conference takes place via Zoom from noon to 1 PM on Wednesdays, October 1, 2025 through November 26, 2025.
Open to the public, the conference is designed for older adults, caregivers, and families planning for the future. Participation is free and available to anyone, regardless of location. -
WFIU and WTIU invite you to a special live broadcast of Noon Edition at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Bloomington. This discussion explores the intersection of faith and politics in Indiana through the lens of "Red, White and Righteous," a new newsroom project examining the rise of Christian nationalism in the state and what it means for civic life in a diverse democracy.
This event is free and open to the public. Audience members are encouraged to attend in person and take part in the post-show Q&A.
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The site of the proposed companion hotel across the street sits idle as city and hotel officials negotiate terms.
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According to the USA Today database of coaching salaries, it would make him the third-highest paid college football coach in the nation, behind Georgia’s Kirby Smart and Ohio State’s Ryan Day.
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A salary committee last year provided guiding principles and values, but they did not get council approval.
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Fourteen new trees will be planted and six will be replaced in the downtown area.
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Hall placed eighth in the women’s T47 100-meter final and fifth in the 200-meter final.
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The Monroe County Council has approved a $131 million dollar budget for 2026.
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Indiana University will celebrate Homecoming weekend Oct. 17–18 with events across Bloomington, including the annual parade, pep rally, and football game against Michigan State.
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Thomson said the city is concerned with the escalation of interactions. She encourages people to call the Stride Crisis Center if someone needs help.
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Alcohol sales are decreasing, and these declining numbers are impacting local wineries.
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Ten AP writers who cover the Big Ten made Cignetti the unanimous choice for top coach in the conference at the midway point of the season.
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This year's competition will take place Oct. 15-18.