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As Rachel Himsel sings “Perfect” by P!nk audience members clap and raise their hands to the music.

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Participators at the event are encouraged to sign a pledge which asks everyone to stand with their community to end violence.

Activists speak out on stopping sexual violence

Saturday afternoon, in the 43-degree weather, more than 100 people gathered at Showers Plaza outside City Hall to raise awareness of sexual assault.

Locals discuss concerns for refugee families

More than 100 people, old and young, walked into the Monroe County Public Library auditorium Wednesday night to discuss their concerns with bringing refugee families into Bloomington.

Penny Githens seeks to overcome Peggy Mayfield in District 60

Penny Githens’ bid for District 60 in Indiana is highlighted by one significant difference from her opponent: Peggy Mayfield.

Campaigns funnel money to influence voters

The United States election cycle is coming to an end Tuesday, and after the polls close the country will find out which candidate will be president and if their fundraising and campaign funds were effective at reaching and mobilizing voters.

Locals tell their stories of former drug addiction

More than 50 people gathered at The Warehouse at 1525 S. Rogers St. in Bloomington. They were talking as a part of Take Back Your Town, an event designed to discuss opioid addiction and solutions to the prevalence of drugs in Bloomington.

Sex offenders required to report on Halloween

While families and children begin to trick-or-treat outside, 30 men and women shuffle up the stone staircase of the Monroe County Justice Building on Halloween.

Halloween weekend results in 38 arrests

College students prowled the streets and bars of Bloomington on Halloween weekend, dressed as witches, mice and everything else Sydney Maxwell, an IU senior said.

Local coalition meets to discuss domestic violence prevention

In light of October being Domestic Violence Awareness month, different community groups and Bloomington locals met Oct. 21 to discuss how Bloomington could better understand the issue and help victims of domestic violence.

Monroe County auditor candidates shadowed by former auditors' past fraud

The race for Monroe County auditor ends Nov. 8, and charges of fraud from past auditors are still issues for candidates and voters in the upcoming election.

Victor Hamel dug up a carrot in the garden outside Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard.

Parents shocked, school bus driver facing charges

Children run around and play on Friday, safe inside the fence surrounding Fairview Elementary school playground. They, unlike their parents, are unaware that a Fairview bus driver was arrested earlier that week, disturbing this safe environment.

Local food pantry encourages advocacy

The smell of hot cider and pies wafted out from Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard on Saturday. Six-year-old Victor Hamel played in the garden while Bloomington locals learned about healthy food options and community 
orchards.

IUDM canning compared to panhandling

As college students and Bloomington locals walk into or leave the bars on Kirkwood Avenue, they are asked for money. Homeless men and women and college students ask for donations, yet these two groups of people are treated 
differently.

Kelley students unswayed by Trump's financial plan

Donald Trump promised his supporters at an Aug. 8 rally in Detroit that he will take the U.S. economy to “amazing new heights.” Yet, some students at IU’s Kelley School of Business disagree with his plans and how they can strengthen the U.S. economy.

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Latino and Hispanic community members talk as they go around the tables set up at Bloomington North High School.

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Olivia Wooten from Wonderlab was showing spectators one of the snakes from one of the many exhibits at Wonderlab.

Community event provides resources for Latinos

The mixture of English and Spanish languages were blending together in the background as the Latino community engaged with more than 20 groups at Latino Family Night on Monday.

Stolen panhandling signs still missing

Street light posts line Kirkwood Avenue and downtown Bloomington while calls for money from homeless people echo after pedestrians.