IU Survivor: Campus club brings hit reality TV show to Bloomington

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The Wind Ensemble performs on Nov. 14, 2023. Donald McKinney, university director of bands, said the ensemble will perform Jennifer Higdon’s “Blue Cathedral.”

Meet the man behind the Little 500

Howard S. “Howdy” Wilcox was a public relations expert, World War II veteran, president of the IU Foundation and even a former IDS editor, but perhaps his greatest legacy is creating the legendary Little 500. 

IUSF says greater goal is to help the community

Every year, thousands of spectators file into Bill Armstrong Stadium to watch the legendary Little 500, part of what is billed as “The World’s Greatest College Weekend.” But the organization behind the race is about much more than biking. 

‘You’ll never take another college course like ours’: Fun and community with IU Outdoor Adventures

Rock climbing? Camping? Peeing in the woods? Students can experience all of the above during an IU Outdoor Adventures class. 

At nuclear war talk, calls for action and a singalong

At a presentation on the prevention of nuclear war, a message of hope rang out over the pews. 

IU professor Abdulkader Sinno reflects on his suspension one year later

IU professor Abdulkader Sinno planned to spend the 2024-2025 school year on a sabbatical, focused on his research on Muslim minorities in politics in the West and conflicts in Afghanistan. Instead, he found himself spending much of the year in a fight with the university. 

‘Please don’t change this place’: Students disappointed in changes coming to Read dining hall

“Please don’t change this place!” 

Maurer program provides free tax help to students, community members

A program at the Maurer School of Law aims to ease the burden of tax filing on low-income people. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program offers free assistance filing taxes to people with a household income of $67,000 per year or less. 

COLUMN: Behind the scenes of Little 500: Rookie Week

On a cold and drizzly February afternoon, bikers gathered at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington to train. But these were not experienced Little 500 riders. These were rookies, many of them taking part in competitive biking for the very first time. 

How will bird flu affect Monroe County consumers?

UPDATE: This story was updated to reflect the correct spelling of The Back Forty Farm and location of Rose Acre Farms.

Jimmy John’s Friday: One IU student’s love for the famous sandwich chain

Students, faculty decry fund cuts for Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity

The Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity prides itself on bringing together scholars and students from across campus to conduct research and has expanded since its founding in 2012. But that growth will be halted next year due to university budget cuts. 

IUSG spearheads Indiana Student Government Coalition

Six Indiana colleges have come together to create the first-ever Indiana Student Government Coalition. The coalition brings together student government representatives from universities across the state to encourage collaboration and enable advocacy efforts. 

Red, blue and ‘I don’t care’: IU students share their visions for America

Editor’s note: This story includes mention of potentially triggering situations including abortion, sexual abuse and gun violence. 

High school students, community members protest IU Expressive Activity Policy

Around 50 people gathered Friday night on the steps of the Monroe County Courthouse to protest IU’s Expressive Activity Policy. 

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IU associate professor of Germanic Studies Benjamin Robinson speaks at a rally against the university's expressive activity policy Nov. 8, 2024, in front of the Monroe County Courthouse in Bloomington. Around 50 people, including local high school students, gathered to protest the policy.

LIVE UPDATES: Election Day 2024 scenes around Bloomington, Monroe County

Election Day has begun. 

Puerto Rican IU students condemn Trump rally remarks

IU’s Puerto Rican students are condemning a comedian’s comments last Sunday at a rally for former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.  

IU allowed the Funding Board account to overdraft. Now student organizations are scrambling

The IU Funding Board is unable to provide student organizations with adequate funding after IU allowed the account to overdraft, president of the board and IU senior Larry McDowell told the Indiana Daily Student.