IDS Weekly News Rundown

Plus the Showalter Fountain fish have yet to return and commercial and residential tenants south of convention center are preparing for relocation.

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.

Plus, Maurer law students receive a $10,000 gift and uncertainty continues one year after FBI searches tied to a former IU professor.

Plus a federal judge dismisses a lawsuit against IU and former IU men’s basketball head trainer Tim Garl. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Plus fans react on Kirkwood Avenue, a proposed bill could ban phones during the school day and two proposed bills could consolidate Indiana townships.

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.

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 Cignetti and quarterback Fernando Mendoza win Walter Camp awards.

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.

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.

Plus a lecturer was removed after an intellectual diversity complaint, Ellettsville and Richland Township consider consolidation, and the Bloomington City Council advances housing reform.

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.

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.

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 on cease and desist on Friday, Oct. 24.

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.

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. 

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.

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 week, Indiana football safety Louis Moore is found eligible to play for the 2025 fall season.

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. 

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 grievances with Trump and IU admin during Labor Day protests by Benjamin LegrandCrimsonCards go digital. How do students feel? by Samantha CamireIndiana men’s soccer ranked as No. 4 team in country by Elakai AnelaBloomington seeks Bee City USA certification by Madelyn HanesBloomington Animal Shelter raises money for emergency vet bills, medical care by Ella Curlin

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.https://www.idsnews.com/article/2025/08/indiana-public-media-michael-arnold-wfiu-wtiu by Samantha CamireCity Council weighs eliminating DEI training funds amid threats to federal funding by Deshna VenkatachalamMonroe County Jail temporarily housing inmates in courtrooms during mold treatment by Deshna VenkatachalamSimtra BioPharma Solutions’ $241M investment expansion in Monroe County moves forward by Gabby Rogers‘I had to bring the energy’: Indiana men’s soccer defeats San Francisco 3-2 led by Bogard by Elakai AnelaEditor's note: Host Nate Soco is an intern at WTIU.

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: (2:50) This story has been updated to reflect a lawsuit against IU did name Brad Bomba Sr. as a defendant and to correct a name spelling.

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 new coaching job with Sacramento Kings.This week's stories:https://www.idsnews.com/article/2025/05/aclu-lawsuit-indiana-visa-university-student by Natalia Nelsonhttps://www.idsnews.com/article/2025/05/aclu-iu-trustee-candidate-sue-governor-braun by Natalia Nelsonhttps://specials.idsnews.com/comedy-attic-harrassment-claims-bloomington/index.html by Abby Turner and Eva Remijan-Tobahttps://www.idsnews.com/article/2025/05/mike-woodson-nba-kings-indiana-basketball-iu-bloomington by Dalton James

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 Oden and Molly Gregory‘I don’t see much change’: Trustee Vivian Winston on the problem with IU’s administration by Chloe Oden'I think that we’re in a slide toward fascism’: Bloomington community takes part in ‘50501’ nationwide protests by Ella Curtin and Natalia NelsonBlack Men Evolve: IU Student Org of the Year breaks barriers and builds brotherhood by Deshna VenkatachalamEpisodes released every week, read more stories by the Indiana Daily Student online.

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 ElledgeBloomington Faculty Council adopts resolution to establish ‘Big Ten mutual defense compact’ by Natalia Nelson‘People were really ready for it’: Annual Powwow returns, reuniting Native communities by Deanna VenkatachalamNew Indiana men’s basketball coaching staff hasn’t contacted ex-commit Harun Zrno by Daniel Flick

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 MillerProvost Rahul Shrivastav addresses concerns and goals at State of the Campus Address by Chloe OdenBloomington demonstrators gather for nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ protest by Jack Forrest and Safin Khatri‘I’ll never regret it’: Students welcome Miles Teller to Upstairs Pub by Briana Pace and Mia HilkowitzEpisodes released every week, read more stories by the Indiana Daily Student online.

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 Meador and Andrew MillerIndiana libraries could see reduced services, longer wait times after national IMLS cuts by Ella CurtinIU Trustee Vivian Winston will not seek reelection by Natalia NelsonIndiana men’s basketball parts ways with trainer Tim Garl after 44 years with the program by Jacob Spudich and Mateo Fuentes-RohwerIndiana men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries’ contract information, bonuses released by Daniel FlickIndiana men’s basketball freshman forward Bryson Tucker enters transfer portal by Noah GerkeyIndiana women’s basketball’s Yarden Garzon enters transfer portal by Dalton JamesEpisodes released every week, read more stories by the Indiana Daily Student online.

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 Venkatachalam2 former Indiana men’s basketball players join lawsuit against IU trustees, Tim Garl by Mateo Fuentes-RohwerMonroe County charges Gosport man with armed robbery, burglary by Brenna PolovinaLuxury off-campus apartment buildings sold for $71 million to New York company by Andrew MillerNew Indiana men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries is ready to win — now by Daniel FlickEpisodes released every week, read more stories by the Indiana Daily Student online.

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 Chancellor by Chloe OdenUPDATED: U.S. education department threatens federal funds if IUB fails to stop antisemitism by Ella Curlin and Andrew MillerProtesters march to court, supporting demonstrators during hearing by Safin Khatri and Benjamin LeGrandACTION ticket wins popular vote in IUSG executive election, according to preliminary results by Kendall GellerEpisodes released every week, read more stories by the Indiana Daily Student online.

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 HensleyMonroe County Democratic Party chair hopes to bring community back to the county by Jack ForrestNew Monroe County Republican chair wants to inject new energy in the party. Here’s how: by Jack ForrestGreek life suspends events until after spring break by Natalia NelsonIndiana women’s basketball’s Big Ten Tournament run ends with loss to No. 1-seeded USC by Dalton James‘People want to laugh,’ Bloomington comedians offer advice to prospective comedians by Ursula StickelmaierEpisodes released every week, read more stories by the Indiana Daily Student online.

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.

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 SubenLGBTQ+ Health Care Conference canceled; faculty cites pressure from state legislation by Tory BasileQueer Students in Healthcare at IU work to uplift members amid Trump executive order by Deanna VenkatchalamIU President Pamela Whitten reappointed for 5 more years by Chloe OdenEpisodes released every week, read more stories by the Indiana Daily Student online.

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 veteran and IU alumnus John Seebeth and a bill that aims to ensure that dogs and cats used in research labs can get a second chance at a home.Read the articles highlighted in the episode and more at idsnews.com

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 of Business and efforts to protect the Monroe Lake watershed by the Friends of Lake Monroe.Read the articles highlighted in the episode and more atidsnews.com.

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. In Bloomington, we discuss rising childcare costs in MCCSC and the proposed relocation of the Bloomington Police Department. In Indiana, Governor Mike Braun has taken efforts to replace state DEI programs with Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence (MEI).Read the articles highlighted in the episode and more at idsnews.com.

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 State Affairs he would hire and fire according to an employee's merit. Beckwith has advocated for deporting Haitian refugees but Braun has not explicitly backed the statement, instead saying federal government should provide resources to local communities dealing with an influx of refugees and that he would stand up to "bad immigration policy." Beckwith has described himself as a Christian nationalist.April 2, 2026, CORRECTION: (2:52) This story has been updated to reflect a lawsuit against IU did name Brad Bomba Sr. as a defendant.The IDS Weekly News Rundown is back for the spring semester. This week, we discuss the Kinsey Institute, wildfires in LA and IU students interning in the city. There are also updates to the lawsuit filed against former basketball team physician Brad Bomba Sr, and the inauguration on Mike Braun as governor of Indiana. Read the articles highlighted in the episode and more at idsnews.com.

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 Council salaries. The IDS Weekly News Rundown will be taking a break for the winter and will return in 2025.Read the articles highlighted in the episode and more at idsnews.com.

This week we discuss the outcome of a motion to drop the subpoena against former IU men’s basketball physician Brad Bomba Sr. as well as the upcoming execution of Joseph Corcoran — the first to take place in Indiana in 15 years. We also discuss new initiatives to improve the Monroe County Community School Corporation and the possible takeover deal of Catalent by Novo Holdings. Read these stories and more at idsnews.com

This week, we recap the Hoosiers’ win against Purdue football Nov. 30 and discuss recent controversies regarding IU's expressive activity policy. Read the articles highlighted in the episode and more at idsnews.com

This week, we dive into a recent change to Bloomington's water treatment process that should eliminate concerns about the taste of the city's drinking water, discuss an important announcement about RTVS and recap IU men's basketball's win last Thursday against the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Read the articles highlighted in the episode and more at idsnews.com.

This week, we discuss IU's football ranking. In city news, we discuss the approval of and opposition to a new jail in Monroe County along with the role of the Indiana Innocence Project in providing legal services to innocent prisoners. Lastly, we discuss a local initiative to mitigate climate change and a post on the social media platform X that addressed the IDS. Read the articles highlighted in the episode and more at ids news com.

IDS Elections Reporter, Andrew Miller, joins us on the podcast today to discuss election results and their implications, both locally and nationally. We ask what we can expect in the next four years and discuss student reactions on campus. We also highlight recent IDS publications on the future of immigration policy and on racist text messages sent following the election. Read the articles highlighted in the episode and more at idsnews.com

Tomorrow is election day. This week, we talk about critical voting and election coverage information in Bloomington, an amendment to the Indiana constitution, Trey Galloway’s recruitment work for Indiana men’s basketball, and an update on Indiana women’s basketball.

This week, we discuss a push for a Muslim and Middle Eastern culture center at Indiana University, how the IU Funding Board overdrafted their account by $220,000 and a controversial effort to create a conservation district in the Green Acres neighborhood in Bloomington. Follow along for news updates from the Indiana Daily Student.