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We need more Black stories that don’t focus on only the struggle

By Jaicey Bledsoe · Thursday, Oct. 29,2020 9:16 p.m.

Black people can do more than just lament the Black American experience.

Here's how IU students can celebrate Halloween safely during the COVID-19 pandemic

By Isabella DeMarco · Thursday, Oct. 29,2020 6:53 p.m.

IU students discuss personal plans and expectations for this Halloween weekend.

Dr. Woody Myers shares how his experiences as a Black man and physician affected his platform

By Madison Smalstig · Thursday, Oct. 29,2020 5:23 p.m.

Myers is the first Black candidate for the governor of Indiana for either major party.

Courts ruled differently on Indiana and Pennsylvania mail-in ballot extensions. Here’s why.

By Ally Melnik · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2020 10:17 p.m.

Pennsylvania approved a three-day extension, accepting mail-in ballots until Nov. 6.

Long lines to vote at Monroe County's only early voting location lead to extended hours

By Helen Rummel · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2020 5:19 p.m.

Even with wait times reaching past two hours, a new polling location will not be added.

Bloomington Transit reviews COVID-19 regulations in board meeting

By Francie McCormick · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2020 2:20 p.m.

Bloomington Transit downtown and Grimes lane stop waiting areas continue to be shut down.

Bloomington parks and recreation employee tests positive for COVID-19

By Alex Hardgrave · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2020 11:50 a.m.

This is the second Parks and Recreation employee to test positive.

Monroe County extends early voting hours at county's only early voting location

By Kyra Miller · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2020 11:43 a.m.

The early voting extension adds at least one extra hour per day.

Local entrepreneur fosters artistic community in Bloomington

By Julianna Wigsmoen · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2020 8:05 a.m.

A local entrepreneur sells local handcrafted goodies and global houseplants.

IU students studying Russia work to separate culture from politics

By Avraham Forrest · Tuesday, Oct. 27,2020 4:50 p.m.

The Russian flagship program is working to help establish an accurate view of Russian culture.

Lines to vote in Monroe County reach two and a half hours Saturday

By Madison Smalstig · Monday, Oct. 26,2020 11:39 p.m.

Indiana is one of nine states requiring a reason to cast an absentee ballot.

Bloomington residents prepare for a safe, ‘quirky’ Halloween

By Mel Fronczek · Monday, Oct. 26,2020 7:51 p.m.

The city doesn’t encourage trick-or-treating, but Monroe County’s hours are 6-8 p.m.

Democratic gubernatorial, attorney general candidates rally in Bloomington

By Mel Fronczek · Monday, Oct. 26,2020 12:30 a.m.

Myers said the president's and vice president's responses to COVID-19 have been dangerous.

IU student organizations find ways to help increase younger voter turnout

By Rachel Lipofsky · Saturday, Oct. 24,2020 9:58 p.m.

Student-run groups are organizing events and actions to increase voter turnout among students.

Black Voices: "Behind my mask is a quivering lip," a poem by Amaiya Branigan

By Amaiya Branigan and Illustration by Amaiya Branigan · Thursday, Oct. 22,2020 11:19 p.m.

Behind my mask is a quivering lip. It catches my tears so the ground they never hit.

Black Voices: Respectability politics contribute to social and systemic racism

By Jaicey Bledsoe · Thursday, Oct. 22,2020 9:21 p.m.

Culture or respectability are two options Black people are forced to choose between every day.

Voter guide: Monroe County District Court election

By Madison Smalstig and Luzane Draughon · Thursday, Oct. 22,2020 12:57 p.m.

There are two contested judge elections in Monroe County.

‘Moving Ahead with Adult Ed’ campaña promueve más oportunidades educativas en Bloomington

By Helen Rummel · Thursday, Oct. 22,2020 12:19 a.m.

El programa de alcance comunitario espera incrementar la inscripción de adultos en MCCSC.

‘Moving Ahead With Adult Ed’ campaign promotes more education opportunities in Bloomington

By Helen Rummel · Thursday, Oct. 22,2020 12:18 a.m.

The community outreach program looks to increase adult enrollment at MCCSC.

Indiana to send PPE, staff to long-term care facilities

By Madison Smalstig · Wednesday, Oct. 21,2020 10:49 p.m.

These facilities have accounted for 2,205 COVID-19 deaths.

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