OPINION: Spring break hot takes

Editor's note: All opinions, columns and letters reflect the views of the individual writer and not necessarily those of the IDS or its staffers. 

City Council fails to introduce ‘dramatic’ denser development resolutions on agenda

Around 30 people attended the Bloomington City Council’s special legislative session Wednesday, likely hoping to speak on controversial resolutions that would start a process to amend the city’s Unified Development Ordinance. 

Students learn to stitch, mend and alter with IU Union Board

Learning a new skill can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be.  

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington and Indiana University Partner to Host Cultural Festival for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The following is a press release written by Andrew Shannon and Desiree DeMolina for The City of Bloomington.

Indiana wrestling puts 4 on the podium in 11th place finish at Big Ten Tournament

Northwestern hosted the annual Big Ten Wrestling Championships on March 8-9 at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois. Five Indiana wrestlers earned a qualification for the NCAA Championships at the tournament and one at large bid for a total of six qualifiers.  

PRESS RELEASE: Utilities Service Board Approves Upgrades to Drinking Water Plant

The following is a press release written by Holly McLauchlin and Desiree DeMolina for the City of Bloomington.

COLUMN: ‘The Traitors’ is campy reality television at its finest

SPOILER ALERT: This column contains potential spoilers about “The Traitors.” 

Indiana men’s basketball to begin postseason play, open Big Ten Tournament against Oregon

Following Indiana men’s basketball’s 66-60 win over Ohio State on Saturday, Mike Woodson remarked on his soon-to-end tenure as the program’s head coach. 

County pauses new jobs in response to property tax bill, federal uncertainty

Monroe County will pause consideration of new county jobs, reclassifications and description changes that increase county costs. The County Council made the move Tuesday to “mitigate the need for more aggressive budgetary measures” amid uncertainty with state and federal legislation. 

OPINION: ‘Make America Healthy Again’ is a distraction from things that actually work

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IDS Crossword March 13, 2025

Protesters march to court, supporting demonstrators during hearing

Around 30 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the Monroe County Circuit Court’s doors Tuesday, waiting to enter in support of two IU Divestment Coalition organizers charged with disorderly conduct.  

A pivotal moment for Indiana Democrats is coming. Local party members weigh in:

When asked what went well for Hoosier Democrats last November, Monroe County’s new party chair Samuel Ujdak laughed for a solid five seconds. “Not a lot,” he said, chuckling. 

Indiana men’s basketball’s Oumar Ballo, Malik Reneau earn All-Big Ten honorable mention

Indiana men’s basketball’s late surge didn’t pay dividends in the Big Ten’s end-of-season honors. 

PRESS RELEASE: Lake Lemon Conservancy District holding the Second Riddle Point Boogie

The following is a press release written by Ross Carlson for the Lake Lemon Conservancy District.

Michael Nesci nets 2 goals, leads Indiana men’s soccer over Oakland

Michael Nesci is no stranger to the big moment.  

OPINION: The politics of school lunch: Trump’s budget bill puts low-income students at risk

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Behind starsfadingoutquietly’s first EP

Indianapolis-based “emoviolence” band starsfadingoutquietly released its debut self-titled EP on Jan. 15. The band is comprised of Armando Tandy as vocalist, Tyler Eubanks and June Smith on guitar, JT Langdon on drums and Eston Inskeep on bass. The album is a collection of spacey tracks anchored by heavy riffs and 2000s inspired scream-metal vocals, balancing ambience with hardcore. 

Handmade fabrics, woolwork, colorful quilts highlight this year’s Indiana Heritage Quilt Show

Vibrant patterns decorated both floors of the Monroe Convention Center last week during the annual Indiana Heritage Quilt Show. From March 6-8, the convention center bloomed with colorful designs.

COLUMN: The resurgence of shooting on film in a digital era

Despite steady progressions in digital technology, film cameras have had a resurgence in recent years. For example, three out of five of the 2025 Academy Award-nominated movies for Best Cinematography were shot on film, with the winner, “The Brutalist,” being shot on 35mm film, primarily in VistaVision format. This filming style is being adopted mainly by younger, independent artists, but it is even in big blockbuster films like M. Night Shyamalan’s “Trap” and the 2024 “Twister” sequel, “Twisters.”