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IU students travel to Iowa to volunteer for Sanders campaign

By Lily Wray · Wednesday, Feb. 5,2020 10:36 p.m.

One student went to 200 houses during her daylong trip.

Pregnancy accommodation bill for working mothers fails in Indiana Senate

By Kyra Miller · Wednesday, Feb. 5,2020 8:56 p.m.

The original language of the bill failed to pass despite bipartisan support.

Local organizations receiving funds totaling $1.7 million to combat homelessness

By Joey Bowling · Wednesday, Feb. 5,2020 7:46 p.m.

The money is meant to help people who frequently experience homelessness.

Senate acquits Trump in impeachment trial; Romney breaks with GOP to vote for conviction

By Tribune News Service · Wednesday, Feb. 5,2020 7:15 p.m.

The 12-day trial is the shortest in presidential impeachment history.

Partisan passions overtake Trump's State of the Union speech

By Tribune News Service · Wednesday, Feb. 5,2020 7:12 p.m.

Democrats sat without clapping as the president recited a litany of economic and jobs numbers.

IU study finds students of color who choose their roommates have better experience

By Jessica Prucha · Wednesday, Feb. 5,2020 7:03 p.m.

The study collected data from first-year students at 76 universities.

Bloomington man, 18, charged with raping woman he met on Tinder

By Cate Charron · Wednesday, Feb. 5,2020 6:31 p.m.

The man and the woman he reportedly raped met on the dating app Tinder.

Polar Plunge to raise funds for Special Olympics at Assembly Hall

By Ben Price · Wednesday, Feb. 5,2020 6:25 p.m.

Participants will take the plunge into a portable pool filled with cold water.

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As nations isolate themselves, coronavirus forces us to see we're more connected than ever

By Tribune News Service · Wednesday, Feb. 5,2020 6:11 p.m.

In the U.S., only 11 infections have been reported — six in California — with no fatalities.

Bloomington State of the Black Community address covers health care, black-owned businesses

By Ty Vinson · Wednesday, Feb. 5,2020 10:24 a.m.

Speakers at the event encouraged the community to support local black-owned businesses.

IU event series asks students, faculty to discuss cultural differences

By Shelby Anderson · Wednesday, Feb. 5,2020 10:06 a.m.

Tuesday's event covered microaggressions and how to be supportive of differences.

Bloomington sees rise in gun violence, rapes in 2019 public safety report

By Cate Charron · Wednesday, Feb. 5,2020 9:53 a.m.

The report shows an overall decrease in crime, but increase in violent crimes.

IU GPA calculator gave students access to other students’ grades

By Christine Fernando · Tuesday, Feb. 4,2020 7:05 p.m.

The calculator may violate federal privacy law.

Lover’s Playground robbed at gunpoint Monday

By Ben Price · Tuesday, Feb. 4,2020 5:02 p.m.

The two men were reportedly wearing black ski masks.

Bloomington residents watch Iowa caucus at Nick’s English Hut

By Nick Telman · Monday, Feb. 3,2020 11:27 p.m.

Bloomington residents watched the caucus and discussed the 2020 presidential election.

IU senior to compete in 'Jeopardy!' College Championship

By Shelby Anderson · Monday, Feb. 3,2020 8:19 p.m.

The senior is one of 15 students selected to play for the $100,000 prize in April.

Bloomington vape, smoke stores see spike of fake ID usage after buying age rises

By Cate Charron · Monday, Feb. 3,2020 8:06 p.m.

One store manager said he estimated a 70% increase in people trying to use fake IDs.

The Standard Grain Restaurant to open in Bloomington on Valentine’s Day

By Ben Price · Monday, Feb. 3,2020 7:18 p.m.

A ribbon-cutting event is planned for Feb. 12 before it opens Feb. 14.

Mayor Hamilton proposes Monroe County income tax increase to fight climate change

By Joey Bowling · Monday, Feb. 3,2020 4:36 p.m.

The proposal would raise the Monroe County income tax from 1.345% to 1.75%.

IU international students learn about football during Super Bowl watch party

By Ty Vinson · Sunday, Feb. 2,2020 11:44 p.m.

The event allowed international students to learn more about football.

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