PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington City-Wide High-Speed Fiber Internet Project on Track for 2026 Completion

The following is a press release written by Lucas González for the City of Bloomington. 

Indiana men’s basketball’s Darian DeVries era underway with victory on ‘special’ night

Darian DeVries admitted he didn’t get much sleep Tuesday night. Just two to three hours, with an excited yet nervous energy keeping him up. 

The Bluebird: How a deli became the heart of Bloomington’s music scene

Photos line the walls of The Bluebird nightclub, showcasing the many artists who have played at the venue throughout the years. From John Mayer to Zach Bryan, there is no shortage of big names who’ve performed at the club.  

City council moves to ‘kill’ Stadium District resolution

The Bloomington City Council indefinitely postponed the renaming of the area around Miller-Showers Park and voted “no” to amending the Bloomington Municipal Code at their meeting on Wednesday. 

‘Let it rip’: Indiana men’s basketball knocks down double-digit 3s in season opener

Darian DeVries sat in front of a backdrop emblazoned with the Big Ten logo and behind a table draped with a black cover. 

Bloomington Faculty Council urges IU to reject Trump’s higher education compact

The Bloomington Faculty Council passed a resolution Tuesday calling on Indiana University administration to reject any potential agreement with President Donald Trump’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.” 

PHOTOS: IU men's basketball defeats Alabama A&M in season opener

COLUMN: Sam Alexis’ bench production is a good sign for Indiana men’s basketball

Due to preseason injuries, Indiana men’s basketball lacked depth through its two exhibition contests and, as a result, heavily relied on its starting five lineup. 

Balanced offensive attack leads Indiana men’s basketball to season opening victory

In years past, Indiana men’s basketball has been powered by stars. Be it guard Victor Oladipo, forward Trayce Jackson-Davis or center Kel’el Ware, the Hoosiers typically knew where their production would come from. 

COLUMN: What ‘Byler’ becoming canon could mean for queer representation

When “Stranger Things” first premiered in 2016, it quickly became a global sensation and is now one of Netflix’s most popular shows of all time. Three years after season four was released, the final season is finally making its way to Netflix in three installments, with the first volume releasing Nov. 26. With today being “Stranger Things” day, there’s no better time to discuss the highly speculated fan ship “Byler.” 

Indiana men’s basketball decimates Alabama A&M 98-51 in season opener

Indiana men’s basketball began its season with a dominant 98-51victory over Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University on Wednesday night inside Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. 

IU students reflect on the state of the federal government a year after election day

It’s been a year since Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election. While some IU students are satisfied with what Trump has accomplished, others are worried for what’s to come. 

OPINION: Writing a book is a mental sport with endless resources

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Charlotte Zietlow, longtime Monroe County public servant, dies at 91

Charlotte Zietlow, the public servant with over 50 years of political activism and work in Monroe County, has died. She was 91 years old. 

Beta Chi Theta on cease and desist for hazing

The IU chapter of social fraternity Beta Chi Theta was placed on cease and desist Tuesday for hazing, non-compliance with university directives and interference with the university conduct process. 

Why is the First United Methodist lot empty 12 years after post office demolition?

Fourteen years ago, the sound of mail trucks and conveyor belts echoed from the Bloomington Main Post Office — once housed on land now owned by First United Methodist Church off Fourth Street. Today, the industrial noises have been replaced by open air, green grass and the laughter of children playing behind a low wire fence.  

No. 18 Indiana field hockey starts Big Ten Tournament play Thursday against No. 9 Iowa

It has been a tale of two seasons for Indiana field hockey in the Big Ten. The Hoosiers started 0-3 in conference play before a four-game win streak helped secure a berth in the Big Ten Tournament. 

UPDATED: Media School announces student media task force members

Media School Dean David Tolchinsky announced the members of its new Task Force on Editorial Independence and Sustainability of the Indiana Daily Student, IU Student Television and WIUX on Wednesday.  

PODCAST: Five Banner Banter: Episode 1

The Indiana Daily Student’s men’s basketball reporters — Dalton James, Nathan Shriberg and Kasey — dive into their 2025-26 season predictions ahead of the Hoosiers’ season opener vs. Alabama A&M.

OPINION: Your backup plans are sabotaging you

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