The music man: Seymour man creates community for migrants through music

Editor’s note: Some quotes in this story were translated from Spanish into English. 

COLUMN: ‘Pizza Movie’ offers a stereotypical view of the college experience

SPOILER: This column contains potential spoilers for "Pizza Movie.” 

How Accreditation Affects the Quality and Recognition of a Master’s Degree

Students pursuing a master’s degree often overlook the role accreditation plays in shaping the value of their qualification. Understanding what makes accreditation credible is crucial for students comparing options locally and internationally. Clarity about institutional and program recognition can affect academic and professional opportunities.

IU hosts conversation with Boots Riley on writing, directing, themes in his work

Filmmaker Boots Riley spoke about his writing and directing process, experiences working with studios and the themes explored in his work during a talk Wednesday at IU’s Fine Arts Building.  

PRESS RELEASE: MCHA to Offer Low-Cost, Appointment-Free Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats on Sunday, April 12

The following is a press release written by Kristy Taylor for the Monroe County Humane Association. 

Indiana men's basketball’s Nick Dorn to enter transfer portal

Indiana men’s basketball’s Nick Dorn plans to enter the transfer portal, according to an X post from On3’s Joe Tipton on Thursday.  Dorn spent one season with the Hoosiers after transferring to Indiana from Elon University a season ago.  

GUEST COLUMN: IU leadership violated ethics principles. The Compliance Office is a fraud

On Sept. 30, 2025, I sent evidence to Mike Jenson, Indiana University’s head of compliance, that President Pamela Whitten and Trustee Quinn Buckner violated the IU’s code of ethical conduct. My concerns included a lack of academic integrity, failing to take personal responsibility for her actions, failing to communicate ethical behavior by example and wasting university resources. This code applies to all university employees, including Whitten and trustees. On Oct. 17, Jenson sent me the following response:

Vojislav Ivanović’s music honored with concert featuring Jacobs faculty, students

The gentle strum of acoustic guitar strings hummed throughout Auer Hall Wednesday night as Jacobs School of Music invited Bosnian composer and guitarist Vojislav Ivanović to share his repertoire in concert form with the school. 

COLUMN: ‘Age of Attraction’ is less about love and more the mess it creates

SPOILER: This column contains potential spoilers for “Age of Attraction.” 

PHOTOS: Bloomington community celebrates Night With the Son

The event took place April 8, 2026.

IU to review MPI oversight after investigation into alleged 'sham charity' link

After eight Indiana lawmakers alleged IU’s Muslim Philanthropy Initiative collaborated with an organization the U.S. Treasury identified as financially connected to the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas, IU conducted an initial investigation which confirmed a relationship between MPI and the group. 

Indiana softball leans on pitching in win over Butler

Indiana softball improved to 28-10 with a 9-0 home win over Butler University on Wednesday, underscored by nearly perfect pitching.  

OPINION: How do you make a choice you won’t regret?

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.

Hard lessons turn into result as Indiana baseball overpowers Ball State in 6-4 win

Indiana baseball could have folded after being down four runs before recording three outs in the first inning against Ball State University. Instead, Tuesday night became an example of a young team starting to turn hard lessons into results.   

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Requests Applications for the Capital Improvement Board

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

‘As slow as molasses’: Inside the Cardinal Spirits distillation facility

The FBI searched her homes a year ago. She still lives in 'uncertainty'

Nianli Ma said she was home alone March 28, 2025, when the FBI came to her and her husband Xiaofeng Wang's house in Carmel, Indiana. Ma wrote in a Signal message to the Indiana Daily Student that she never expected something like that would happen to her family. 

PRESS RELEASE: Sam Grisman Project Brings Celebrated Acoustic Roots Sound to the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Sunday, May 3

The following is a press release written by Danny Gutierrez for the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

IU Bloomington chancellor talks faculty excellence, campus growth at address

Indiana University Bloomington Chancellor David Reingold discussed faculty excellence, free speech and student success at the State of the Campus address Tuesday inside Franklin Hall, as graduate student workers protested for higher wages and benefits. 

Indiana baseball’s relief pitching blanks Ball State in 6-4 win Tuesday

With the bases loaded and one out in the eighth inning, Indiana baseball’s bullpen was one pitch away from letting Ball State University back into the game.