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Then-freshman pitcher Tara Trainer, now a junior, throws a pitch during a 2016 game against the University of Louisville at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington.

Softball announces 2018 season schedule

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Dec. 6,2017 9 a.m.

IU will play 23 games on the road to begin the season.

Lady Bird, directed by Greta Gerwig, was released on Nov. 3. The movie is set in California, and follows a teen who prefers to be called Lady Bird as she navigates her senior year of high school.

COLUMN: Take Flight with "Lady Bird"

By Jesse Pasternack · Wednesday, Dec. 6,2017 8 a.m.

"Lady Bird" takes a modern look at coming of age stories.

Wednesday rundown: solar panels, Bloomington Faculty Council meets, #IUWBB defeats North Texas, Arts Fair on the Square

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Dec. 6,2017 7:30 a.m.

What you need to know on Wednesday, Dec. 6.

Bloomington Faculty Council passes resolution on tax bill

By Rebecca Ellis · Wednesday, Dec. 6,2017 7 a.m.

There was also discussion of the fraternity suspension and BFC policy changes.

Indiana Forest Alliance named Organization of the Year by environmental council

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Dec. 6,2017 6 a.m.

The alliance works mainly in grassroots campaigns throughout the state.

Positive Link HIV Services opens new clinic to provide direct service

By Peter Talbot · Wednesday, Dec. 6,2017 5 a.m.

The new clinic will make it easier for people who are HIV-positive to receive care.

RPS employee arrested Sunday for allegedly having unlicensed handgun, punching officer

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Dec. 6,2017 4 a.m.

Shufford has been suspended by RPS.

Prospect Hill historic district is located minutes from downtown Bloomington. Homeowners in historic districts must get any change to their houses, including installing solar panels, approved by the Historic Preservation Commission.

Solar panels and history clash in Bloomington's historic districts

By Rose Bythrow · Wednesday, Dec. 6,2017 3 a.m.

Homeowners in historic districts argue whether they should install solar panels or keep this historic integrity of their century-old homes.

38th Annual Arts and Fair on the Square opens artist submissions

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Dec. 6,2017 2 a.m.

The Bloomington Playwright's Project is accepting applications for the Arts Fair on the Square.

New device targets opioid withdrawal symptoms

By Christine Fernando · Wednesday, Dec. 6,2017 1 a.m.

Developers say it could push patients down the road to recovery.

Sophomore forward Bre Wickware scores against North Texas. IU played North Texas on Tuesday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall and won 68-63.

Easy Breezy spurs IU women’s basketball to win

By Murphy Wheeler · Tuesday, Dec. 5,2017 11:21 p.m.

Sophomore Bre Wickware came off the bench in the fourth quarter to get some key minutes in IU’s 68-63 victory over North Texas on Tuesday.

Junior forward Kym Royster holds the ball, waiting for a teammate to be open during IU's game against North Texas Tuesday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. IU defeated North Texas 68-63.

IU women's basketball three-game losing streak snapped

By Dylan Wallace · Tuesday, Dec. 5,2017 11:05 p.m.

Hoosiers defeat North Texas 68-63 to avoid fourth-straight loss.

Junior Amanda Grossman reacts to a Indiana basket during the Hoosiers' game against the Iowa Hawkeyes in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Monday. The Hoosiers beat the Hawkeyes, 77-64.

GALLERY: IU basketball fans cheer on the Hoosiers

By Evan De Stefano · Tuesday, Dec. 5,2017 7:18 p.m.

IU basketball defeated Iowa 77-64.

COLUMN: Don't oppose the use of technology for younger generations

By Anne Anderson · Tuesday, Dec. 5,2017 6:29 p.m.

Parents should focus on keeping online environments safe, but children shouldn't be discouraged from using the internet.

EDITORIAL: Insurance companies fail to provide proper mental health coverage

By Editorial Board · Tuesday, Dec. 5,2017 6:28 p.m.

Insurers need to treat mental health care as seriously as physical health care.

COLUMN: Actors shouldn't work with sexually abusive directors

By Emma Getz · Tuesday, Dec. 5,2017 6:25 p.m.

Working with directors who have a history of sexual assault is an affront to victims everywhere.

Andrew McMahon, who also performs as Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, released "Zombies on Broadway" on Feb. 10, 2017. He will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bluebird Nightclub.

Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness comes to the Bluebird

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Dec. 5,2017 12 p.m.

The artist behind the single "Cecilia and the Satellite" will perform Dec. 5.

Rex Barnes and Jeff Goldsberry from Let It Shine Lighting hold up a hi-bay LED light, commonly used in gyms and factories, at the Sustainable Profits forum Monday. Let It Shine Lighting and other local small business owners presented ways for business owners to save money by going green.

Local businesses learn how to go green while saving money

By Caroline Anders · Tuesday, Dec. 5,2017 11:08 a.m.

Local business owners gathered Monday night to hear about ways they can increase their sustainability while saving money.

Hippo Campus released "Landmark," on Feb. 24. It can be good music to study to if you enjoy listening to music while you study.

COLUMN: The final playlist for finals week

By Hannah Reed · Tuesday, Dec. 5,2017 11 a.m.

Beach Fossils, Archy Marshall and The Temper Trap are all great artists to study to.

Rep. Todd Rokita, R-4th District, speaks at a meet-and-greet Saturday at Gentry Park Bloomington Senior Living Community. The former Indiana secretary of state is one of the multiple Republicans running to eventually unseat Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Indiana.

Republican congressman, senate candidate seeks to position himself as Washington outsider

By Jesse Naranjo · Tuesday, Dec. 5,2017 10:36 a.m.

Rep. Todd Rokita, R-4th District, attended a meet-and-greet with the Monroe County GOP on Saturday.

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