Features & In-Depth

What is in IU’s Climate Action Plan?

A breakdown, and reactions from activists. On Sept. 11, IU announced the passage of its Climate Action Plan, the culmination of over a year's work from the Climate Action Planning Committee and the largest investment the university has made towards sustainability.

Fall 2023 Big Ten Guide

The Big Ten Guide is a Special Publication published by the Indiana Daily Student. It contains comprehensive information, insights, and coverage of the Indiana fall sports. 

From a basement to The Bluebird: Street Pennies break up after 2 years

On Sept. 1, Street Pennies concluded their 2-year musical endeavor with a self-titled EP.

Bloomington Pridefest 2023

PrideFest kicks off Aug. 26, 2023, on Kirkwood Avenue. Banners and flags marked the start of the annual festival. 

Elm Coffee House Pop Up

The first of modern times: How one school resource officer’s job has changed as school shootings capture national headlines

 Bruce Copple has worked as a School Resource Officer for 23 years.

Fourth of July: Independence Day

Test your Fourth of July knowledge with this American history trivia quiz!

Granfalloon Fest 2023

Granfalloon Fest 2023!

June First Friday Gallery Walk

June First Friday Gallery Walk!

‘Catastrophic’: The difficulty of addressing severe car crashes in Bloomington

City employees have limited resources and face political challenges to improve traffic safety.

Crash map: See every car crash reported in Monroe County since 2003

The IDS analyzed and mapped 20 years of local traffic data.

5 charts that explain car crashes in Monroe County

An IDS analysis of public data shows a recent uptick in crashes, following national trends.

Thousands of Native American remains, a legacy of offensive research and the effort to move forward

Over decades, IU amassed thousands of human remains and cultural items used for research Native Americans consider offensive.

The 2023 Little 500 Guide: The spot for all questions and coverage

Find everything you need for race day in one place.

‘The church’s answer was hurting them,’: former members of Bloomington’s High Rock Church allege spiritual abuse

High Rock Church harmed people in the pursuit of growth, former members say.

Months after the tragic mass shooting in Greenwood, witnesses continue battling with trauma

Dam, what ever happened to the beaver on IU’s campus?

Students last saw the beaver on IU’s Campus River before Thanksgiving break.

Meet the candidates running for Bloomington City Council

'His talent was just undeniable'

Owner of local restaurants, Gables Bagels and BuffaLouie’s, impacts his community through his businesses, while hoping his son's music will be heard.

‘We will always outlive the people who hate us’

Antisemitic incidents reached an all-time high in the U.S. in 2021