COLUMN: The disappointing case of the 2024 Spotify Wrapped

At the end of every year, my music-obsessed friends and I excitedly await the arrival of Spotify’s annual Wrapped release. I and many others appreciate the unique ways the feature uses our music listening history to categorize our taste with specific personality traits and feelings. We obsessively check for its release at the end of November and beginning of December. This year, it seems that what was in store for us was disappointment.

Rape reported from Willkie Quad

Editor’s Note: This story includes mention of sexual violence. 

OPINION: Is fast fashion really something to worry about?

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.

COLUMN: Do movie stars still exist?

Growing up in the early 2000s, movie stars were everywhere. By Cambridge Dictionary’s definition, a “movie star” is defined as “a very popular and successful movie actor.” But is that really what makes a movie star?  

Novo’s takeover of Catalent set to proceed after FTC declines to challenge deal

Novo Holdings will proceed with its $16.5 billion acquisition of Catalent, the companies announced Saturday, after the Federal Trade Commission decided not to challenge the deal. It’s expected to close in the coming days. 

COLUMN: Indiana men’s basketball looked to be new. Ultimately, it reverted to the old

It was a struggle for Indiana men’s basketball. But for a moment, it seemed it wouldn’t matter. 

‘Defense wins’: Indiana men’s basketball provides concerns after 85-68 loss to Nebraska

Indiana men’s basketball ranks 30th in the country in points allowed per game, without its losses. Add those in, and the Hoosiers drop to 166th. 

‘We let it get away’: Indiana men’s basketball’s offense spirals in 85-68 loss to Nebraska

Indiana men’s basketball’s final trip up the court was its slowest. 

Second-half scoring troubles derail Indiana men’s basketball in 85-68 loss to Nebraska

For the first time this season Indiana men’s basketball played in a true road environment. The Hoosiers traveled to Lincoln to take on Nebraska (6-2, 0-1 Big Ten) Friday night inside Pinnacle Bank Arena in front of a 15,500-person sold-out crowd. 

Indiana men’s soccer’s Quinton Elliot, Sam Sarver named All-Americans

United Soccer Coaches named Indiana men’s soccer junior defender Quinton Elliot and senior forward Sam Sarver to the 2024 NCAA Division I All-America teams, according to an Indiana Athletics release Friday. 

UPDATED: Former UAB running back Lee Beebe Jr. signs with Indiana football, then re-opens recruitment

Indiana football, which is in the midst of a historic season with a College Football Playoff berth, has landed a running back out of the transfer portal: Lee Beebe Jr. 

Indiana football receiver E.J. Williams Jr. withdraws from transfer portal, returns to team

As Indiana football preps for its College Football Playoff opener Dec. 20 against the University of Notre Dame, the Hoosiers saw a familiar face return to the program. 

PRESS RELEASE: Monroe County Central Emergency Dispatch Center Achieves Industry-Best Accreditation from Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies

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

COLUMN: The rise of Jake Shane

The first time I saw Jake Shane on my TikTok, he was pretending to be one of my favorite things in the world – Diet Coke. His rise to fame came from TikTok short-form comedy skits. In this video, he acted out a potential scenario. This scenario happened to be “Diet Coke’s reaction to Coke Zero.” I immediately loved his unique content and found myself giggling at my screen. 

Indiana men’s basketball enters first true road game in Big Ten matchup at Nebraska

It was once an opportunity to keep its season alive. Suddenly, it became a nightmare. 

Dog number one

Braun names nominee for Indiana State Police superintendent

Governor-elect Mike Braun announced Thursday he would appoint Anthony Scott, an Indiana State Police captain and Versailles and Sellersburg district commander, to become the agency’s superintendent.  

Black Voices: Neal-Marshall hosts Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration with dance performances

The Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center hosted a Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration on Tuesday. The African American Dance Company performed to mark the event, which is the center’s fourth time hosting the celebration.  

Bloomington City Council approves pay increase to $25k annually

The Bloomington City Council approved a pay increase for city council members Wednesday but scaled back the increase proposed during the council’s previous meeting Dec. 4.  

Indiana medical providers, advocates share concerns about contraceptive restrictions

For many, accessing birth control has become increasingly challenging. Power to Decide reports that in Indiana, 428,540 women of reproductive age live in "contraceptive deserts," counties with insufficient access to health centers offering a full range of contraceptive options. Of these, 99,870 reside in counties without a single center providing comprehensive contraception services.