Your IDS Guide to the 2026 Indiana primaries

Rania Matar’s new Eskenazi Museum exhibit highlights women’s resistance in Lebanon

On the second floor of the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, a darkened room filled with 50 attendees. At its center hung a striking black-and-white photograph of a child standing in front of buildings torn down by a wrecking ball. The child smiles as her aunt looks on from the background.

Indiana football’s pro day ‘a moment of gratitude’ for departing Hoosiers

Fernando Mendoza spun the ball downfield to receiver Omar Cooper Jr., whose cleats emitted streaks of lime green and bright crimson as he raced down the sideline to track it. The ball, as it had for most of the workout, dropped into Cooper Jr.’s hands with ease –– the finishing touches on Mendoza’s pro day session at the John Mellencamp Pavilion on Wednesday.  

PRESS RELEASE: Nunn Law Office Celebrates Statewide Recognition for Jury Trial Leadership

The following is a press release written by Cody Mattox for the City of Bloomington. 

PRESS RELEASE: City of Jasper Featured in Business View Magazine

The following is a press release written by Josh Gunselman for the City of Jasper. 

Indiana baseball returns home for Big Ten series against Rutgers

Indiana baseball returns to Bloomington this weekend looking to reset after a challenging road trip in Lincoln, Nebraska, followed by a loss in Evansville. The Hoosiers host Rutgers in a three-game series at Bart Kaufman Field.   

IU Lilly Library announces acquisition of David Ben’s magic history collection

On April 1, Indiana University's Lilly Library announced Wednesday its acquisition of the collection of Canadian writer, historian and self-proclaimed conjuror of magic David Ben. The collection is filled with items that display all aspects of stage magic and more.

Bloomington City Council delays vote on Hopewell PUD for 3rd consecutive meeting

After five hours of deliberation, the Bloomington City Council unanimously postponed a vote on the Hopewell South PUD for its third consecutive meeting. The PUD vote has been moved to the council’s next regular session April 22. 

An IU junior is suing Indiana for the right to use student IDs to vote. What do students think?

An Indiana University junior is front and center in a voting rights lawsuit against an Indiana law. Josh Montagne, a political science student, joined a lawsuit against Diego Morales, Indiana’s secretary of state, last May. 

Indiana softball travels to UCLA for offensive showdown

After defeating Washington in the first round of the 2025 Big Ten Tournament, Indiana softball faced then-No. 2 seed UCLA in the quarterfinal round. The Hoosiers fell to the Bruins 5-4 to end their tournament run.  

IUPD receives 6 separate scooter theft reports in 2 days

Between Wednesday and Thursday, the Indiana University Police Department received six separate reports of electric scooter thefts, according to a crime notice Thursday. 

OPINION: No, modern art is not a money-laundering scheme

Editor's note: All opinions, columns and letters reflect the views of the individual writer and not necessarily those of the IDS or its staffers. 

PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Kerry Thomson and Planning & Transportation Director David Hittle to Host Traveling Town Hall April 6

The following is a press release written by Desiree DeMolina for the City of Bloomington. 

Bloomington Police Department launches program to aid drivers with autism

The Bloomington Police Department has a new way to aid communication with drivers with autism spectrum disorder.   

GUEST COLUMN: There is a better way forward for IU GenEd requirements

Indiana University’s General Education Redesign Committee has worked hard to revise the GenEd requirements that affect undergraduates’ choice of courses.

The Indiana Daily Student is Awarded the Dan Rather Medal for News and Guts

The Indiana Daily Student has been awarded the Dan Rather Medal for News and Guts for their coverage during university censorship.

PHOTOS: Racers for Little 500 compete in women's time trials

Women's time trials took place April 1, 2026.

Fernando Mendoza, D’Angelo Ponds highlight Indiana football pro day

Fernando Mendoza stood in front of a crimson backdrop featuring white Indiana University tridents. As usual, a wall of cameras lined up to capture the quarterback’s press conference. But this time, he donned a white T-shirt with “Pro Day” printed across the front for his final media availability at Indiana before the NFL draft on April 23.  

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Announces Update on Community Conditions

The following is a press release written by Desiree DeMolina for the City of Bloomington. 

COLUMN: Shows you can look forward to this spring

As an avid TV viewer, I am always looking for new shows and new seasons of familiar favorites. Here are a few series I am looking forward to watching this spring, which will hopefully give you inspiration for your next watch or remind you of a new season on the way.