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An aerial view of Harvard University campus in 2013. A Harvard University spokesman confirmed to the Miami Herald that the school's president, Lawrence Bacow, recently reached out to Antigua and Barbuda's ambassador to the United States, Sir Ronald Sanders, to discuss how the university and the eastern Caribbean nation "might collaborate in ways consistent with" Harvard's academic mission.

Harvard benefited from slavery in Antigua; now the two are talking about reparations

By Tribune News Service · Thursday, Dec. 12,2019 5:58 p.m.

A man who helped found Harvard Law School owned a plantation in Antigua.

Bloomington Transmit meeting @ Tulip Tree

Bloomington Transit drafts changing bus routes, gathers public feedback

By Carson TerBush · Thursday, Dec. 12,2019 5:23 p.m.

Tulip Tree Apartments residents expressed concerned about their bus stop Wednesday to BT representatives.

City council approves funds for police, convention center

By Claire Peters · Wednesday, Dec. 11,2019 9:54 p.m.

The estimated cost of the architecture fees for the convention center is $6.25 million.

UPDATE: Schooner Creek Farm, Eric Rasmusen, others hit by overnight vandalism

By Lydia Gerike · Wednesday, Dec. 11,2019 8:40 p.m.

The vandalism included fake blood, rusty nails and smashed car windows.

IU employee with cancer receives $2,000 from student fundraiser

By Joy Burton · Wednesday, Dec. 11,2019 7:17 p.m.

Kathy Rogers has worked at IU for 20 years.

IUPD Capt. Craig Munroe retires after 38 years of service

By Grace Ybarra · Wednesday, Dec. 11,2019 6:48 p.m.

IUPD is the only police department Munroe has worked for.

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, speaking at the Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on the Department of Justice Inspector General's report regarding the investigation into DOJ and FBI's work regarding the 2016 presidential election.

Justice Department inspector general testifies about report on FBI's Russia probe

By Tribune News Service · Wednesday, Dec. 11,2019 4:19 p.m.

The inspector general said he found no evidence that political bias influenced the decision to start the probe.

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg speaks at the climate march during the COP25 U.N. Climate Conference 2019. Thunberg is the youngest ever Time Person of the Year.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg becomes youngest-ever Time Person of the Year

By Tribune News Service · Wednesday, Dec. 11,2019 4:18 p.m.

Some of the Person of the Year runners-up were the whistleblower in the Trump scandal and the Hong Kong protesters.

U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, speaks at a press conference June 27 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Betsy DeVos wants to change campus sexual assault policies. House bill aims to stop her.

By Tribune News Service · Wednesday, Dec. 11,2019 4:18 p.m.

The legislation is likely to face hurdles.

Hemp grows at North 40 Flower Farm in North Hampton, New York. The USDA announced its rules for hemp production Oct. 29.

Some fear new federal rules on hemp production may go too far

By Tribune News Service · Tuesday, Dec. 10,2019 7:19 p.m.

The USDA framework focuses on felons and on the delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, content.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, speaks next to House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler, left, D-NY, as they announce articles of impeachment for President Donald Trump during a press conference Tuesday at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Democrats unveil articles of impeachment against Trump for abuse of power, obstruction

By Tribune News Service · Tuesday, Dec. 10,2019 7:18 p.m.

Republicans argue Trump was working within his authority to direct foreign policy and had legitimate concerns about corruption in Ukraine.

National and regional voting challenges encourage students to vote

By Kyra Miller · Tuesday, Dec. 10,2019 7:16 p.m.

During the 2018 elections, student voting at IU increased by 302%.

City council member to run for Congress

By Madison Smalstig · Tuesday, Dec. 10,2019 7:16 p.m.

Andy Ruff has served as a city councilman for five terms.

People walk through the Sample Gates on June 27, 2018, near Franklin Hall. IU campuses may no longer require standardized test scores in the admissions process.

IU Board of Trustees approves the option of a test-optional policy

By Jessica Prucha · Tuesday, Dec. 10,2019 5:57 p.m.

The policy change would affect students applying for the fall 2021 semester.

IMU restaurants closing next semester for renovation

By Sara Kress · Tuesday, Dec. 10,2019 5:55 p.m.

The restaurants are expected to reopen in January 2021.

‘Extraordinarily fragile’ Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market may face privatization

By Lydia Gerike · Monday, Dec. 9,2019 10:47 p.m.

The discussion stemmed from issues that arose with Schooner Creek Farm this season.

Themester 2020 will explore democracy

By Mary Claire Molloy · Monday, Dec. 9,2019 7:02 p.m.

The theme will align with the 2020 Presidential Election.

Monroe Convention Center expansion reaches new agreements

By Joy Burton · Monday, Dec. 9,2019 6:25 p.m.

The project is set to enter the design phase in early 2020.

Bloomington Fire Department partners with local organizations for food drive

By Mel Fronczek · Monday, Dec. 9,2019 6:24 p.m.

Dec. 15 is the last day to drop off donations at any of the six sites.

Police searching for Indianapolis man allegedly involved in Ace Pawn Shop burglary

By Grace Ybarra · Monday, Dec. 9,2019 5:49 p.m.

Multiple firearms were stolen from the shop Nov. 22.

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