IDS Weekly News Rundown
by Indiana Daily Student
Each week, co-hosts Elakai Anela, Chloe Oden and Grace Fridy give a rundown of the top stories from the Indiana Daily Student related to Bloomington and Indiana University. This is everything you need to know to start your week off right.
Episodes
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IU’s largest merit-based scholarship on 2-year hiatus, Phi Kappa Psi suspended for hazing
Plus, a federal judge grants a Bloomington man protection over a political facebook post, and IU students can no longer use CrimsonCards to vote in Indiana.
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Bloomington “No Kings” rally ahead of midterms, IU students protest sexual abuse on campus
Plus, a deck collapse sends at least five to the hospital and IU announces plans establishes a new neuro-oncology research center.
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Bloomington City Council bans Flock cameras, students protest IUPD’s contracts
Plus, former Monroe County health official files harassment complaint and Jacobs School of Music plans to continue Octubafest tradition.
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Streets to Stability launches in Bloomington, campus bus changes affect students
Plus, interim IU Bloomington Provost John Ciorciari is named the only finalist for the permanent position, and more.
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Fernando Mendoza launches new fiscal series for Gen Z, IU student charged with possession of child pornography
Plus, the Kelley School of Business earned its highest ranking yet in the U.S. News college rankings, Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., visits IU College Republicans, and more.
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Indiana baseball pitcher charged with sexual cyberharassment, $40 million approved to renovate Memorial Stadium
Plus, IUPD receives reports of online extortion and fraud, Bloomington City Council discusses housing overhaul and license plate reader ban, IUB chancellor addresses low free speech ranking.
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ICE detainments in Bloomington, students and faculty concerned over hiring of the new IU School of Medicine dean
Plus IU ranks 6th-worst university in the country for free speech, The Front Door Community Center opens to serve Bloomington’s LGBTQ+ community.
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Fernando Mendoza drafted to Raiders, courts reinstate ban on student IDs for voting in Indiana
Plus the Showalter Fountain fish have yet to return and commercial and residential tenants south of convention center are preparing for relocation.
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Bloomington ends Flock contract, federal judge rules public university student IDs can be used to vote
Plus the family of an IU student killed by a drunk driver settled a lawsuit with Kilroy’s Sports Bar and Monroe County requested an extension to address jail conditions.
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Former IU researcher to be deported, university faces scrutiny over global partnerships
Plus, Maurer law students receive a $10,000 gift and uncertainty continues one year after FBI searches tied to a former IU professor.
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Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson addresses city in annual address, IU proposes GenEd curriculum overhaul
Plus a federal judge dismisses a lawsuit against IU and former IU men’s basketball head trainer Tim Garl.
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IU ends voluntary retirement program; Laserlite closes
Plus MCCSC begins the process of selling the former Herald-Times building due to financial pressure, the MCHD changes late fee structuring and five former Indiana baseball players sit on Major League Baseball Opening Day rosters.
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IU alumnus nominated for Oscar, Bloomington treats ash trees
Plus Kurt Ribisl begins his role as dean of the IU School of Public Health in Bloomington, Jeff Linkon steps down as executive director of IU Hillel and IU men’s basketball loses to Northwestern.
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Indiana legislative session ends, Cignetti’s contract updated
Plus, the Bloomington Faculty Council meets to discuss the search for a new provost and the status of the Palestine Solidarity Committee, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita speaks at an IU College Republicans meeting and IU’s chapter of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity is placed on cease and desist.
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IU spends $1.3 million on snow removal
Plus Bloomington keeps Kirkwood Avenue open to vehicles for outdoor dining, 10th Street safety improvements are announced, IU admissions portal language sparks concern and the Monroe County School Board reviews the old Herald-Times building and financial report.
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Bloomington Faculty Council passes resolution urging IU to remove CBP event listings
Plus IU’s Media School launches Indiana Newsroom program, a bill at the Indiana statehouse could further strain Bloomington’s shelter resources and another bill could prohibit universities or governmental bodies from restricting immigration enforcement operations.
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Provost Transition, Kinsey Emails, SEA 202 Complaints and Kirkwood Debate
Indiana University names an interim provost as controversies resurface, Kinsey institute researchers' emails with Jeffrey Epstein come to light, faculty raise concerns over SEA 202 and Bloomington moves to reopen Kirkwood Avenue.
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Career Events Stir Controversy, FBI Searches Biology Labs and Hoosiers Basketball Win
Faculty and students react to U.S. Customs events on campus, IU biology labs were searched by the FBI, a bill could restore alumni voting rights on IU’s Board of Trustees, another could ban certain food additives in schools, and Indiana men’s basketball tops Purdue.
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Hoosiers win national football championship
Plus fans react on Kirkwood Avenue, a proposed bill could ban phones during the school day and two proposed bills could consolidate Indiana townships.
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IU assistant professor is sanctioned, Hoosiers to play in College Football Playoff National Championship
Plus Iranian students at IU react to ongoing protests, Bloomington awards grants to five organizations to improve bike safety and a retention pond is named after IU football junior defensive back D’Angelo Ponds.
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Indiana senate votes against redistricting
Plus Senate Bill 110 could have implications for Indiana University's Board of Trustees, the Monroe County School Corporation receives an $18,000 grant to improve student safety walking to school, an FBI raid at a Bloomington apartment complex leads to four arrests and IU head football coach Curt...
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Indiana legislature will convene for special redistricting session
Plus, a change in state legislation on standardized testing increases the number of third graders held back in Monroe County, Bloomington city controller Jessica McClellan will step down mid-December and Eli Lilly signs a research collaboration agreement with IU to expand clinical trials in Indiana.
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IU suspends fraternity activities following several hazing incidents
Plus IU considers adopting new free speech principles, Monroe County schools face a $30 million loss in budget over the next five years and Darn Good Soup returns after closing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Retired faculty press Chancellor Reingold on emeriti rights
Plus a lecturer was removed after an intellectual diversity complaint, Ellettsville and Richland Township consider consolidation, and the Bloomington City Council advances housing reform.
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Bloomington donates $46,000 to food bank amid SNAP delays
Plus the Media School dean forms a new task force following controversy over the IDS’ editorial independence and former Indiana volleyball assistant coach Brett Agne receives NCAA penalties for betting violations.
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Special session for redistricting in Indiana begins this week
Plus the Monroe County Council votes against funding the purchase of a new jail site, public meetings focus on new designs for the College Avenue and Walnut Street corridor and former IU Indy head men’s basketball coach Paul Corsaro files a lawsuit against the university.
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IU Auditorium hosts Turning Point USA event with Tucker Carlson
Plus IU cuts a program for classroom technology inspections, Phi Kappa Psi fraternity is placed on cease and desist, a woman dies in Bloomington Police custody and a goat named Peaches thrives at the Goat Conspiracy. Note: After recording this episode, the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity was placed…
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Interview with the editors: IDS censorship
Co-editors-in-chief Mia Hilkowitz and Andrew Miller join us on the show to discuss the firing of Director of Student Media Jim Rodenbush, cutting the IDS print edition and reactions on and off campus.
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Unsealed court documents reveal items seized by FBI from home of former IU professor
Plus changes to the state’s Child Care and Development Fund are impacting local childcare access, Bloomington’s Fire Station 3 completes extensive renovations and IU’s all-male a capella group Another Round goes viral.
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IU increases 2026 budget by $133 million
Plus the Indiana University Honors Program in Foreign Languages is put on a hiatus, reports of aggravated assault and hate crimes increase in 2024, and IU football wins its first away game of the season against Iowa.
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IU ranked 73rd university in the nation
Plus the Bloomington Faculty Council discusses emeritus faculty rights and a new tenured faculty review system, a new report shows a decrease in homelessness in Monroe County and the Monroe County Community School Corporation seeks to decrease its budget by $6.2 million in 2026. Also new this…
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IU faculty could face mandatory relocation under new policy
Plus IU is ranked as the third-worst college and the worst public college in the country for free speech, state representative Dave Hall declines to comment on redistricting and football sixth-year senior safety Louis Moore is eligible to play through week four under a temporary legal agreement.
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Labor Day protests held in Bloomington against IU admin and Trump
Plus the Bloomington Animal Shelter raises money for increased medical bills, the Bloomington City Council passes a resolution to pursue Bee City USA certification, IU CrimsonCards become digital and IU men’s soccer is ranked number four in the nation. Bloomington, IU communities express…
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IU appoints new director of Indiana Public Media
Plus Monroe City Council eliminates DEI training from 2026 budget, the Monroe County jail is treated for mold, Simtra BioPharma Solutions increases pharmaceutical production in a $241 million capital investment and the IU men’s soccer team defeats San Francisco....
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IU closes DEI office over summer
Plus a new immigration partnership between Indiana and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, updates to the lawsuit against former IU men’s basketball team physician Brad Bomba Sr., Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson speaks on homelessness and IU welcomes a new mascot: the bison. CORRECTION:...
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IU Indy student's F-1 visa is revoked and reinstated, ACLU of Indiana sues DHS
Plus a semester-long news rundown recap, the ACLU of Indiana sues Governor Mike Braun over new state budget bill provisions, the IDS published a months-long investigation into allegations that a co-owner of the Comedy Attic engaged in inappropriate behavior and manipulation and Mike Woodson takes...
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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun will have full control over IU Board of Trustees selection
Plus, one trustee on IU's board is set to end her term June 30, protesters gathered by the Monroe County Courthouse on April 19, and a student organization was named Student Organization of the Year. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun set to have total control over IU Board of Trustees selection by Chloe…
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Senator Todd Young speaks in Bloomington as protesters gather in response
Plus, the Bloomington Faculty Council passes a new resolution, IU's First Nations Educational and Cultural Center hosts its 12th annual Powwow and IU men's basketball updates. Bloomington residents protest outside dignitary discussion featuring Sen. Todd Young by Benjamin LeGrand and Emerson...
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IU provost confirms 'small' number of student visas canceled
Plus campus reactions to the revoked visas, IU's 2025 State of the Campus address, Hands Off protest in Bloomington and Miles Teller visits Bloomington. ‘Small’ number of IU students’ visas canceled, provost confirms by Mia Hilkowitz, Marissa Meador, Deanna Venkatachalam, Andrew Miller Provost...
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IU terminates professor the same day FBI searches his homes
Plus reactions to the termination and searches at IU, IU Trustee will not seek re-election, Monroe County Libraries face impacts from Trump executive order and IU basketball news. IU computer science faculty condemn Xiaofeng Wang’s termination in letter by Jack Forrest, Emerson Elledge, Marissa...
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IU removes DEI language from university websites
Plus new plaintiffs in an ongoing class action lawsuit, local crime, apartment buildings sold and a new head coach for IU men's basketball. IU removes DEI language from university websites amid political pressure by Natalia Nelson and Deanna Venkatachalam 2 former Indiana men’s basketball players...
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IU under investigation for alleged Title VI violations by Dept. of Education
Plus a new Executive Vice President and Chancellor of IU appointed, a protest in Bloomington in support of two pro-Palestinian protesters charged with disorderly conduct and IU Student Government election results. This week's stories: IU welcomes David Reingold back to Bloomington as new…
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US Supreme Court declines conservative group's request to block IU's bias-motivated incident reporting policy
Plus Monroe County political parties elect new chairs, Greek life news, IU women's basketball and comedy news. This week's stories: Supreme Court declines to weigh in on challenge to IU’s bias policy by Maddie Hensley Monroe County Democratic Party chair hopes to bring community back to the…
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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...
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IU President Pamela Whitten's contract extended and more info on the canceled LGBTQ+ conference
Plus a Concerned Scientists at IU's town hall meeting and student organization, Queer Students at IU. This week's stories: Concerned Scientists at IU protests politicization of science at town hall by Nadia Suben LGBTQ+ Health Care Conference canceled; faculty cites pressure from state…
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Gov. Mike Braun's tax relief plan, Trump tariffs in Indiana , legal gray area for weed in Indiana
This week we discuss a property tax bill at the Indiana statehouse that could impact local government funding and the impact of potential tariffs here in Indiana. In local news we look at a recent crime in Bloomington, debate surrounding delta-8 products in the state, a medal awarded to Vietnam...
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LGBTQ+ conference cancelled, Mike Woodson to retire, Kelley School of Business involved in lawsuit
This week we discuss the cancellation of the IU School of Medicine’s LGBTQ+ conference, confusion amongst IU researchers around federal grant funding, IU men’s basketball head coach Mike Woodson’s recent announcement that he will not be returning next season, a lawsuit involving the Kelley School...
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Alleged potential plagiarism by Pamela Whitten, Gov. Mike Braun's first speech as governor and local news
This week, IDS reporter Jack Forrest joins us on the show to discuss a recent story on IU President Pamela Whitten's alleged potential plagiarism of her doctoral dissertation. We also cover IU's 2024 federal lobbying budget and Sigma Delta Tau sorority's recent placement under cease and desist.…
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Debate over Kinsey Institute funding, updates on lawsuit against IU basketball's former physician and state and national politics
CORRECTION: The detail at 4 minutes and 52 seconds incorrectly attributes the policy positions and statements of Lt Gov. Micah Beckwith with Gov. Mike Braun. Braun has countered Beckwith's statements about wanting to fire government employees for using pronouns in their email signature, telling...
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Dunn Meadow reopens, IU faculty survey results about freedom of expression and local news.
This week, we discuss the reopening of Dunn Meadow, a recent faculty survey concerning freedom of expression at IU, the sentencing of a woman who committed a hate crime in 2023 in Bloomington, IU’s delegation to the Conference on Parties in Azerbaijan, and an adjustment to Bloomington City…
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Each week, co-hosts Elakai Anela, Chloe Oden and Grace Fridy give a rundown of the top stories from the Indiana Daily Student related to Bloomington and Indiana University. This is everything you need to know to start your week off right.
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