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Luiz Hernandez from the IU psychology department gives a short presentation about Venezuela, beginning with a brief history. His presentation was given at La Casa Latino Cultural Center during Latino Cultural Night on Tuesday.

IU professor draws connections between Venezuelan crises to U.S. situations

By Christine Stephenson · Wednesday, Nov. 8,2017 11 a.m.

The political and economic issues in Venezuela are not isolated.

Bloomington Faculty Council approves resolution to repurpose Woodburn 100

By Rebecca Ellis · Wednesday, Nov. 8,2017 8 a.m.

Repurposing Woodburn 100, profiting from classroom materials, improving classrooms and sustainability were discussed.

Wednesday rundown: "It's a Wonderful Life," IUSD take on the Irish, BFC talks classrooms, solar energy

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Nov. 8,2017 8 a.m.

What you need to know for Wednesday, Nov. 8.

LifeDesigns, located at Winslow Road and Walnut Street Pike, provides services and support to people with disabilities across southern Indiana. Its group home for disabled Bloomington residents will be outfitted with $14,600 in solar panels by the end of 2017, thanks to a grant provided by Duke Energy.

Bloomington group home receives $14,600 in solar panels

By Christine Fernando · Wednesday, Nov. 8,2017 8 a.m.

The grant program was the result of a lawsuit against Duke Energy.

Pence to visit Indianapolis on Thursday

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Nov. 8,2017 7 a.m.

The details of the vice president's visit have not yet been released.

Graduate student Julian Baek died Nov. 1. Organizations and friends of Baek contributed to a GoFundMe page that covered his funeral costs.

Remembering the life of IU student Julian Baek

By Annie Aguiar · Wednesday, Nov. 8,2017 5 a.m.

Baek, a Kelley master's student, died Nov. 1.

Expert talks Turkish-Greek relations

By Libby Grossman · Wednesday, Nov. 8,2017 4 a.m.

Author Leonidas Karakatsanis discusses the swaying friendship between the two countries.

Rep. Todd Rokita to lead subcommittee hearing on opioids Wednesday

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Nov. 8,2017 2 a.m.

Rep. Rokita said the state must work together to bring the opioid issue to Washington, D.C.

Bipartisan suicide prevention bill passes in the senate Tuesday night

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Nov. 7,2017 10 p.m.

The bill was introduced last May to provide faster access to lifesaving resources.

Police received reports of bomb threat, embezzlement Monday

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Nov. 7,2017 9:41 p.m.

Jewelry was reported stolen, and the Shalom Center was evacuated.

Tuesday rundown: City bike share, Azzip Pizza opens, IUMS defeats Penn State, benefit concert

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Nov. 7,2017 8 a.m.

What you need to know for Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Allison Taylor was appointed state Medicaid Director, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced in a release Monday. Taylor, who has served as interim director for the Medicaid program since May, will work under FSSA Secretary Jennifer Walthall.

Indiana FSSA announces appointment of state Medicaid Director

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Nov. 7,2017 8 a.m.

Allison Taylor became interim director in May and also graduated from IU's Robert H. McKinney School of Law.

Dock-less bikes park next to a docking station for Capital Bikeshare, in Washington, D.C. Bloomington city officials will work with South Bend, the first city to implement a dock-less bikeshare program in Indiana, as it works to create a bikeshare program in Bloomington.

Bloomington residents discuss hopes and concerns for bike share program

By Caroline Anders · Tuesday, Nov. 7,2017 7 a.m.

Bloomington residents test-rode bikes and asked questions to potential vendors of Bloomington’s impending bike share program on Monday.

Sliced pizzas rest on plates, awaiting delivery to customers who wait in the dining area. "We care about what you're eating, and we care about how it looks," Elpers said. "We really want this to be a fully customized opportunity for you. It's all about the experience here, and you're not going to get it from another pizza place."

Ever wanted a pie made in less than 3 minutes? Check out Azzip Pizza

By Jaden Amos · Tuesday, Nov. 7,2017 5 a.m.

New pizza business opens up at College Mall.

Bloomington placed in the top 1 percent of the 1,593 Indiana communities with a fire department for Bloomington Fire Department's recent public protection rating. The city received a score of ISO Class 2/2x rating.

BFD receives new public protection rating, improves fire safety procedures

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Nov. 7,2017 4 a.m.

The department's new rating now puts them as one of 11 in the state with a class two rating.

IMPD chief recommends firing of two officers implicated Aaron Bailey shooting

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Nov. 7,2017 3 a.m.

IMPD Chief Bryan Roach recommends firing two officers involved in Aaron Bailey shooting.

Dying grass and tufts of weeds sprout from the historic grounds of the Hinkle-Garton property, located just outside IU's campus at 10th Street and Pete Ellis Drive. The donated ten acres will be used as farmland in the near future with the help from a $50,000 grant.

IU opens campus farm

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Nov. 7,2017 2 a.m.

A $50,000 grant helped fund the new green space.

The Pumpkin Spice Latte/Frappuccino from Starbucks is a fan favorite among the fall drinks Starbucks serves. The pumpkin flavoring gives it a light orange hue, and it can be ordered hot or cold.

Will there ever be another PSL?

By Maura Johnson · Monday, Nov. 6,2017 5:49 p.m.

As the fall drink season ends, students reflect on favorites.

Future of Indiana reproductive rights discussed at 'Jackson' screening

By Caroline Anders · Monday, Nov. 6,2017 8:08 a.m.

Activists gathered on Sunday to watch a documentary on the last abortion clinic in Mississippi.

Indiana Dunes National Park bill passed in the House, must move to Senate

By IDS staff · Monday, Nov. 6,2017 8 a.m.

There are currently 59 national parks in the U.S.

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