Dept. of Education demands end to race-based programming in schools

Plus a Bloomington Police Dept. alert of Feb. 25, updates on the Monroe County Justice complex, IU men's basketball and a baby orangutan.Editor's Note: At the time of recording the episode, IU men's basketball had not yet played Washington. On Saturday March 1, IU men's basketball won against Washington, putting them at three back-to-back victories since Jan. 8.This week's stories:IU won’t address Dept. of Ed letter demanding end of race-based programming in schools by Deshna VenkatachalamBloomington Police: person with rifle outside City Hall didn’t violate any laws by Jack ForrestNew Monroe County jail construction could last into 2029 by Jack Forrest‘We’re coming together’: Once a blemish, toughness powering Indiana men’s basketball’s run by Daniel FlickOrangutan family welcomes infant at Indianapolis Zoo by Tory BasileEpisodes released every week, read more stories by the Indiana Daily Student online.