No. 14 Indiana men’s soccer falls to No. 4 Maryland, ends regular season Big Ten title hopes

Heads down, hands on knees.  

Missed opportunities punish No. 14 Indiana men's soccer in 3-2 defeat to No. 4 Maryland

The game was all but over. Twice. 

Mijntje Hagen’s overtime goal lifts No. 20 Indiana field hockey over No. 18 Ohio State

It took 13 games for Indiana field hockey to play in its first overtime or shootout game. The Hoosiers defeated then-No. 10 Maryland 2-1 on Oct. 17 in a shootout. However, it took Indiana only two games to get its second extra-time victory. On Friday, Indiana got the job done in the first overtime period, defeating No. 18 Ohio State 2-1. 

Bloomington welcomes musician Janis Ian for documentary screening

Excitement filled the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Thursday night, as fans of musician Janis Ian flocked to see a screening of “Breaking Silence,” a documentary about her life and artistic career.  

Indiana football to take on revitalized UCLA offense led by interim OC Neuheisel

UCLA football sat 0-3 a month ago. Head coach DeShaun Foster was fired, triggering a 30-day transfer portal window as players could opt to leave the program. 

Bloomington opens applications for pedestrian and bicycle project grants

Last year, second-year IU student Gabe Herrera was riding his bike down a designated bike lane on Woodlawn Avenue. This wasn’t unusual for Herrera, as he bikes daily to commute and run errands. 

Alpha Epsilon Pi placed on cease and desist for hazing, IUPD investigates

The Indiana University chapter of Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity was placed on cease and desist Friday for hazing, according to the Office of Student Life.  

GUEST COLUMN: IDS alumni to IU — stop undermining student journalism

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No. 14 Indiana men’s soccer set to face No. 4 Maryland in pivotal Big Ten match

No. 14 Indiana men’s soccer still has three games left in its conference slate. But no match feels bigger than its next — No. 4 Maryland. 

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No. 23 Indiana volleyball set for weekend matches against No. 20 Minnesota, Northwestern

Despite a new-look roster, Indiana volleyball already matched its 2024-25 season win total on Oct. 19 with a win over Ohio State at Wilkinson Hall. Last season, the Hoosiers finished with an overall record of 15-15. Now, Indiana is 15-3 on the season and 6-2 in the Big Ten, with just 12 games remaining in its regular season schedule.  

Autopsy still pending for woman who died in BPD custody, police cite natural causes

The woman who died at the Monroe County Jail on Friday likely died of natural causes, Bloomington Police Department Captain Ryan Pedigo said in an email. 

City Council approves city employee raises, postpones Stadium District renaming

The Bloomington City Council approved annual salary adjustments for city employees and again delayed the proposed Stadium District in its regular session Wednesday night. 

PRESS RELEASE: Maestro Barbosa-Vásquez and Greeley Philharmonic Present a Landmark Concert Celebrating Community, Culture, and Artistic Innovation

The followings is a press release written by Sebastian Fonseca for Maestro Barbosa-Vásquez. 

OPINION: Building community with a roll of the dice

I started playing Dungeons and Dragons during my junior year of high school. I found a world of sometimes wacky, sometimes beautiful improv, dice rolling and simple addition. Above all, I found a game about social connections. 

National Takeback Day: How Bloomington residents can dispose of prescription drugs safely

The Bloomington Police Department is collecting expired and extra prescription medicine for safe disposal as part of the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Takeback Day.  

No. 20 Indiana field hockey finishes home games against No. 18 Ohio State, Michigan State

With a 0-3 start to Big Ten play, Indiana field hockey needed a spark to turn its chances of making the Big Ten tournament around. The Hoosiers created that spark last weekend with a 2-1 shootout win over then-No. 10 Maryland on Friday and a dominant 3-1 victory against Penn State on Sunday. 

Jacobs Fall Ballet to showcase dancers’ classical technique

The Jacobs Opera and Ballet Theater will present its Fall Ballet showcase opening Friday at the Musical Arts Center. It will be performed Oct. 24 and 25, with showings at 7:30 p.m. each evening and a matinee 2 p.m. Saturday.  

‘Dedicated to their craft’: Inside Indiana football special teams early-season success

Indiana football lined up to punt against then-No. 2 Ohio State tied at 7. 

Kirkwood Avenue businesses adjust as vehicle traffic returns downtown

For six months, downtown businesses along Kirkwood Avenue have operated without the sound of engines or the rush of traffic, turning the street into a space for pedestrians and outdoor dining. While some blocks still remain filled with patios and summer activity, others are beginning to reopen as the city restores vehicle access to the downtown corridor.