Copeland’s shutout performance propels Indiana softball to victory over Ball State

Following a two-week road trip, the Hoosiers returned to Andy Mohr Field for a matchup against Ball State University on Wednesday, with the seats filled in anticipation for Indiana softball’s final non-conference regular season game. The home crowd energized senior pitcher and utility player Brianna Copeland to a shutout performance in the circle as the Hoosiers secured a 14-1 victory.  

MLS Moneyball: How U.S. Soccer Clubs Use Data and Dollars to Win

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Indiana women's basketball hires former Alabama assistant Colsten Thompson

Amid retooling Indiana women’s basketball’s roster for the 2025-26 season, Indiana head coach Teri Moren is also adjusting her coaching staff. She hired Colsten Thompson as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, according to an Indiana Athletics release Wednesday. 

Meet the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington’s newly installed female minister

From lab experiments to leading worship, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray's path to ministry was not an easy one. But it was one that led her to become a verifiable trailblazer, making history and finding a home Bloomington.  

Bloomington residents gather for Hopewell Commons grand opening

Around 50 people gathered Wednesday afternoon for the grand opening of Hopewell Commons off South Morton Street and West Second Street. The celebration featured food trucks, live music, games, a beer garden and community leader speakers.  

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COLUMN: ‘Abbott Elementary’ remains at the top of its class with season 4

SPOILER: This column contains potential spoilers for “Abbott Elementary” season four.  

Conference Indiana searching for answers after Bloomington North, other high schools exit

Conference Indiana will drop to only three members starting in the 2026-27 school year, following the departures of Bloomington High School North on Feb. 13, Terre Haute North Vigo High School and Terre Haute South Vigo High School on April 10. 

OPINION: Legally Blonde is so much more than a rom-com

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A look at the 2024 men’s, women’s Little 500 in review

Last year’s Little 500 was the 73rd edition of the men’s race, and the 36th ever women’s race. 

37 years in the making: Delta Gamma senior carries on a family legacy

A trio of cyclists stayed close together in a pack, moving into a line one after another on each turn. Each rider took a turn moving to the front of the group to bear more of the wind. The group yelled “inside” as they flew past other riders, leaning low over their handlebars. When their faster set was over, they slowed down, moved to the edge of the track to pedal through the recovery set. As they rode leisurely, the detailing on their black kits was fully visible. Each had multi-colored accent stripes and letters spelling “Delta Gamma” across the front.  

MCCSC to reduce staff in response to new property tax bill

The Monroe County Community School Corporation will have to make staffing cuts in response to an enrolled act reducing the school’s potential revenue by over $17 million in the next three years, the district's Superintendent Markay Winston said at an MCCSC trustees meeting Tuesday. 

Women’s teams set records in IU Little 500

For decades, the Little 500 has been one of Indiana University's most cherished traditions, bringing together students, alumni and the Bloomington community for an annual bike race inspired by the Indianapolis 500.  

Black Men Evolve: IU Student Org of the Year breaks barriers and builds brotherhood

IU sophomore Calvin Woods attended his first IU involvement fair last year and, like many students, wanted to explore student organizations he might want to join. But he was unable to find a club he was interested in. Instead, he walked away with something more personal, a slip of paper in his own handwriting and a plan.  

Monroe County vote center funding near ‘doable,’ councilor says

Vote Center Study Committee members updated the Monroe County Council on Tuesday about the fiscal impact of switching the county to vote center voting. 

GUEST COLUMN: The enduring foundation of Indiana University

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IU student reports stolen Little 500 bicycle

IU Police Department officers responded to a bicycle theft report April 17 outside the St. Paul Catholic Center on the 1400 block of East 17th Street after an IU student reported their Little 500 bicycle as stolen.  

LETTER: A letter in support of all libraries, everywhere

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Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s Bloomington town hall delayed, moved to Ellettsville

Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith was supposed to come to Bloomington for a public town hall April 28. Now, six days before his town hall was set to take place, Beckwith delayed the event until 6 p.m. May 19 and moved it to Ellettsville Town Hall, according to an X post Tuesday.