PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Honors Elizabeth Mitchell as 2026 Living Legend Ahead of Black History Month Finale

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

5 Safe and Trusted Sites to Buy YouTube Shorts Views (2026)

Getting Shorts noticed isn't easy these days. The algorithm pushes content based on early performance signals, and if a video doesn't pick up views quickly, it gets buried under millions of other uploads. Creators might have great content, but without that initial traction, reaching new viewers becomes a waiting game.

SATIRE: Silence in Cignetti’s talk to students at IU Auditorium

Editor’s note: The contents of this column are intended for satirical and entertainment purposes and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the IDS or its staffers. The people and scenarios mentioned are fictional.   

PRESS RELEASE: Applications Open for Jack Hopkins Social Services Funding for Bloomington Agencies

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

COLUMN: Peacock blends nostalgia and originality in new series ‘The ‘Burbs’

In 1989, Tom Hanks brought suburban chaos to a whole new level with his dark comedy, “The ‘Burbs.” Now, nearly 40 years later, Peacock is upping the ante with their series of the same name, bringing paranoia, humor and a whole new neighborhood of characters you won’t want to miss out on. 

‘I raid and pillage folk songs’: The rise of Bloomington band American Pirates

Bloomington band American Pirates released nine songs off their upcoming album, “What a Friend,” on Tuesday morning. Releasing the album will be the group’s first.  

IUSG presidential tickets outline safety, advocacy priorities at Presidential Town Hall

Indiana University Student Government presidential and vice-presidential candidates answered questions and outlined their campaign priorities of campus safety, student advocacy and sustainability during the Presidential Candidate Town Hall on Wednesday evening. 

Indiana softball eyes bounce-back opportunity at USF Invitational

As Indiana softball faced a 2-1 deficit against the University of Nevada, Reno in the fourth inning of the final game of the Littlewood Invitational last weekend, Indiana senior outfielder Ellie Goins stepped to the plate.  

COLUMN: Social media has changed being a sports fan, but athletes face the consequences

In many ways, being a sports fan now is easier and better than ever.  

The Payoff Podcast: Indiana women's basketball goes 0-2 in Los Angeles

COLUMN: Literature's second life: the books behind this year's adapted screenplays

When awards season arrives, most conversations center around performances, directing styles or the box office. But the adapted screenplay category tells a different story about literature’s long afterlife. This year’s nominees reveal three very different novels, separated by centuries, returning to the screen at a moment when audiences seem hungry for stories that have to do with memory, creation and resistance.  

PHOTOS: Indiana baseball gets 1st win of season over Bradley

Indiana won the game 15-3.

District 61 candidate allegedly made comments regarding Annunciation Catholic School shooter

Lilliana Young, a Democrat running for District 61, which represents Bloomington, allegedly made comments last year regarding a school shooter that got her banned from a Discord server.  

OPINION: What the Bloomington ICE protest reveals about political polarization

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OPINION: How IU should renovate Memorial Stadium

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Underclassmen power Indiana baseball’s offense in home opener victory over Bradley

After starting the season with three losses to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Feb. 13-15, Indiana baseball returned home Tuesday afternoon looking to bounce back for its first win.   

Indiana football’s Cignetti speaks on ‘team of destiny,’ the season ahead at IU Auditorium

Curt Cignetti has made a habit of leading Indiana football fans through chants, whether it be his patented “Go IU!” or the famous “Hoo, Hoo, Hoo, Hoosiers.” 

IU diversity committees, free speech principles and Whitten contract on trustees agenda

The Indiana University Board of Trustees will meet at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis at 8 a.m. Friday for its first public meeting of the year. 

From Campus to Company: Building Strong Brands From Day One

Strong brands certainly don’t happen by accident. They’re built intentionally from day one, starting with values, stories and community.

What medical offices in Bloomington accept Medicaid?

After President Donald Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act” was signed into law last July, Medicaid eligibility and funding became further complicated for the millions of Americans who qualify for benefits, after the program lost almost $1 trillion in funding until 2034.