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Rows of vacant seats fill the IU Auditorium on Aug. 30, 2021. Tickets for the 2022-2023 season are available on the IU Auditorium website.

IU Auditorium 2022-23 lineup includes ‘Annie,’ ‘Jagged Little Pill,” Conan Gray and more

Jul 12, 2022 4:03 pm

All tickets are available on the IU Auditorium website.

A view of downtown Bloomington is seen from the Seventh and Walnut Street Parking Garage. Dispute over a vacant seat on the Bloomington Plan Commission may be heard by the Indiana Supreme Court.

Dispute over plan commission seat may be heard by Indiana Supreme Court

Jul 12, 2022 1:46 pm

The former county GOP chair argues he has the right to fill the seat.

"Thor: Love and Thunder" premiered in theaters July 8, 2022.

COLUMN: A few good gags can’t save ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ from its lack of direction

Jul 12, 2022 10:00 am

The film marks the halfway point for Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Then-IU freshman Eddie Bolivar wrestles then-Iowa sophomore Max Murin on Jan. 10, 2020, in Wilkinson Hall. Clayton Fielden, a junior from Army, will transfer to the Indiana wrestling program.

Indiana wrestling program acquires Army transfer Clayton Fielden

Jul 11, 2022 8:16 pm

Fielden attended Garrett High School in Garrett, Indiana.

IU physicist Paul Sokol poses for a portrait. Sokol, alongside other IU physicists and University of Tennessee, have used helium to make microchips smaller.

Physicists at IU and University of Tennessee use helium to design smaller microchips

Jul 10, 2022 7:41 pm

Using helium in a one-dimensional model is a completely new process.

Bloomington-based Cook Medica is being sued for allegedly charging unreasonable and excessive fees to its employees’ 401k plans. Former employee Drew Mataya filed a class action lawsuit with the U.S. District Court of Southern Indiana on June 27.

Cook Medical sued for allegedly charging excessive fees to 401k plans

Jul 9, 2022 12:47 am

The lawsuit will demand Cook completely reimburse employees.

Salem Willard, known by his stage name, Will Holler, performs in March 2019 at the Orbit Room. Willard will play a set of live music at 4:30 p.m. on July 14 at People’s Park.

Local artist Will Holler to play in People’s Park July 14

Jul 8, 2022 5:50 pm

This will be Will Holler’s fifth time playing in the People’s Park series.

A pregnant woman lays in a hospital bed. A federal judge allowed a 2019 ban on the most common second trimester abortion procedure to take effect in Indiana on Thursday.

Common second trimester abortion procedure now banned in Indiana

Jul 8, 2022 4:02 pm

A federal judge allowed the 2019 law to pass following the Supreme Court decision.

"Elvis" was released in theaters June 24, 2022.

COLUMN: ‘Elvis (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)’ is a series of enhanced hits and misses

Jul 7, 2022 5:54 pm

Baz Luhrmann’s soundtrack features covers and remixes of classic songs that sometimes miss the mark.

Julia Rusyniak and Emma Spartz pose between two lamps with a disco ball in their laps. The two women are lead vocalists in the band Six Foot Blonde.

Local band Six Foot Blonde to perform for all ages at HI-FI Annex

Jul 7, 2022 5:51 pm

The venue is outdoors and tickets are $10 for all ages.

Local musician and IU graduate Michael Bruner released his newest song, “yeah yeah” on June 15. He has been releasing music since 2015.

Local artist Michael Bruner rebrands with song release 'yeah yeah'

Jul 6, 2022 8:19 pm

Bruner debuted as a musician in 2015.

The IU Police Department crest is displayed on an IUPD motorcycle at the “Touch a Truck” event on July 2, 2018, in the Chick-fil-A parking lot on East Third Street. The IU Police Department signed a pledge to increase the number of female officers to 30% by 2030.

IUPD pledges to increase female officers to 30% by 2030.

Jul 6, 2022 4:48 pm

Currently only 20% of IUPD officers are women.

The Buskirk-Chumley Theater will celebrate the CatVideoFest 2022 event at 2p.m. July 16 on Kirkwood Avenue. A 10% portion of the proceeds for the 90-minute cat video screening will be donated to the Monroe County Humane Association.

International Cat Video Festival to visit Buskirk-Chumley Theater on July 16

Jul 6, 2022 3:44 pm

The 90-minute screening will feature a compilation of submitted cat videos, animations and music videos.

Protestors lead chants behind Women’s Care Center on June 27, 2022, on College Avenue. The Party for Socialism and Liberation organized Monday's protest and claims the center is set up to dissuade people from having abortions.

OPINION: You can’t ban abortion, only safe abortions

Jul 6, 2022 11:02 am

Overturning Roe v. Wade removes the constitutional right to an abortion.

Boil water advisory issued for 38 addresses

Jul 5, 2022 5:57 pm

The advisory will remain in effect until July 6.

“Zines: A Culture in Focus,” is pictured June 30 at the Monroe County History Center. The exhibit opened June 28 and will continue through Oct. 22.

‘Zines: A Culture in Focus’ highlights Monroe County zine-making community

Jul 5, 2022 5:56 pm

The exhibit is open at Monroe County History Center until Oct. 22.

The IU Women’s Recreational Association poses for a group photo in 1949. The organization The organization worked to expand the recreational athletic opportunities for women on campus before Title IX was enacted in 1972.

Everything IU Athletics did and will do to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX

Jul 5, 2022 10:10 am

June 23 marked the 50th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX.

The Monroe County Courthouse stands at 100 W. Kirkwood Ave. In the event of an abortion ban in Indiana, Monroe County Prosecutor Erika Oliphant said she cannot legally or ethically commit to not prosecuting those who seek an abortion.

Monroe County Prosecutor Erika Oliphant says she may prosecute abortions

Jul 4, 2022 4:03 pm

A protest on Monday aimed to pressure Oliphant to change course.

Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin won the Honda Indy 200 on July 3, 2022, at Mid-Ohio. This was his second win of the year after he won the season opener at St. Petersburg.

Scott McLaughlin wins Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio

Jul 3, 2022 10:03 pm

In addition to Sunday’s race, McLaughlin also won the season opener at St. Petersburg.

The second part of the fourth season of "Stranger Things" premiered on July 1, 2022.

COLUMN: ‘Stranger Things 4 Vol. 2’ is a dark, dense and dynamic beginning to the end of an era

Jul 3, 2022 9:34 pm

The ambitious conclusion to the fourth season was well worth the wait.