The following is a transcript of the Weekly News Rundown.
Editor's note: On Nov. 6, a federal judge said the Trump administration must fully fund November SNAP benefits. The administration has appealed the order. The U.S. Supreme Court granted a request to pause SNAP payments while the order goes through appeal. On Nov. 8, the Trump administration directed states to "immediately undo" actions to fully fund SNAP. The distribution of SNAP benefits is a developing story, visit idsnews.com for updates.
Elakai Anela: Welcome to the Weekly Rundown, it’s Monday, Nov. 10. I’m Elakai Anela, filling in this episode for Annabel Prokopy.
Nate Soco: In city news, the city of Bloomington is stepping up to support residents affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown and the delays in receiving SNAP benefits. The city announced it donated $46,000 to Hoosier Hills Food Bank to help cover emergency food needs for over 16,000 people across six counties. The donation will fund 330,000 pounds of food, which is equivalent to 275,000 meals. Hoosier Hills Food Bank previously announced it would spend almost $250,000 to purchase and distribute food to partner agencies in response to the SNAP delays.
N: The donation comes as people across the country face uncertainty and confusion surrounding their SNAP benefits. On Nov. 3, the Trump administration said it will pay for about half of the SNAP food benefits using a contingency fund. But the administration said that using all the money in that fund could mean there will be no remaining funds for new SNAP applicants.
E: In campus news, Media School’s Dean David Tolchinsky announced the formation of a Task Force on Editorial Independence and Sustainability for the Indiana Daily Student, IU Student Television and WIUX. The 19-member group includes faculty, alumni and student leaders from the Indiana Daily Student, IU Student Television and WIUX. The task force will create and submit recommendations in the spring of 2026 on how to “safeguard the long-term sustainability, educational mission, journalistic integrity, and credibility” for IU student media. Nate, what else do we know?
N: Well, Elakai, the task force followed the controversial firing of Student Media Director Jim Rodenbush on Oct. 14, who was fired after he refused to censor new coverage in the IDS’s Homecoming publication. Tolchinsky then announced the same day that “campus” leadership had decided to cut the IDS’ print editions entirely. However, on Oct. 30, IU Bloomington Chancellor David Reingold announced he had authorized the IDS to use its budget “as the editors see fit” through June 30, 2026, allowing print editions to resume starting Nov. 20.
E: In city safety news, Bloomington installed new pedestrian crossing signage at the intersection of 17th Street and Eagleson Avenue last month after two IU students were sent to the hospital after being struck by a car there. In response to the crash, IU senior Hannah Kajor started a petition to improve the crosswalk. The petition now has over 7,900 signatures.
N: The crosswalk, located near fraternity and sorority housing on Eagleson Avenue, has raised concerns among Indiana University students and staff. While no fatalities have been reported from the crash, the city is considering design changes and increased signage to reduce risk. A spokesperson for the city said “we always welcome community feedback to make our city safer.”
E: In sports, former Indiana University volleyball assistant coach Brett Agne has been penalized by the NCAA for violating gambling rules. Agne placed over 700 bets, totalling $327,000. He placed 27 bets on Indiana football or men’s basketball. Agne was on the Indiana volleyball coaching staff from 2021-23.
N: Now the NCAA has issued a two-year show-cause penalty, meaning any school hiring him must restrict his duties in accordance with the penalty. It includes a 10-game regular season suspension as well as a public reprimand and censure from the NCAA. Agne is now an assistant coach with the Major League Volleyball team Indy Ignite.
E: That’s all for this week’s rundown, Nate. For more coverage, visit idsnews.com to stay updated.
