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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials reported a weak EF—0 tornado touched down near a church south of Bloomington during severe storms on March 30 in Monroe County—additional damage also occurred in Bartholomew and Brown counties. Two storm-related deaths were reported in northern Indiana, with a 34-year-old man in Valparaiso and an 84-year-old man in Elkhart County losing their lives. WTHR
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana baseball lost 6-4 to Louisville after blowing a late lead and making five errors—junior outfielder Devin Taylor struck out in the bottom of the ninth. The team will focus on a home Big Ten series as they host Michigan State at Bart Kaufman Field on Friday at 6 p.m.—coaches look to build on strong early pitching. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana men’s basketball secured its second commitment when head coach Darian DeVries’ son Tucker signed with the team on March 18—Tucker played four seasons under his father and will join the roster in Bloomington after a shoulder injury led to a medical redshirt. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Edgewood beat Bloomington North 7 to 5 in an IHSAA softball opener marked by many errors and an ejection of coach Mick Hammett. Star pitcher Ally Bland threw over 100 pitches while new players adjusted to their roles. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana men's swim and diving finished third nationally with 459 points at the NCAA Championships in Washington—winning five individual titles and setting 10 program records. The divers completed a sweep in all diving events, marking a rare achievement at the meet. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana men's basketball landed its first transfer commitment of head coach Darian DeVries' tenure when DePaul guard Conor Enright chose the Hoosiers on Wednesday. Enright visited Bloomington on Tuesday and Wednesday and will join the team with one season of eligibility remaining—he played at Drake before moving to DePaul last season. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Delta Gamma earned top finish in the Little 500 qualifiers with an official time of 2:43.166 — after a fault slowed a run — and the team will continue training as they prepare for race day on April 25. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana softball won the series finale against Ohio State after Brianna Copeland pitched a complete game with a career-high 13 strikeouts and hit three home runs that tied school records—helping the team rally after giving up 19 runs in the first two games. The win improved the Hoosiers' record to 23—10 and set the stage for a three-game conference series against Maryland next weekend. Indiana Daily Student
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Hoosier Collegiate Invitational
2-5 p.m. — Bart Kaufman Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling matchup between Indiana Hoosiers and Michigan State Spartans live.
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Self Journey Meditation
7-8 p.m. — Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Library — Few tickets left — Experience a relaxing session with sound bowls enhancing your meditative state.
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2025 Indiana University Info Session
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Kelley School of Business — Free entry — Learn about Bain & Company and opportunities for undergraduate students from Indiana University alumni.
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Aikido Seminar with John Messores Shihan
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Aikido of Suenaka-Ha Indiana — All experience levels welcome — Dive into an enriching Aikido seminar led by a renowned Shihan.
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Zentangle Workshop: Mandalas
10 AM – 12 PM — Bloomington Fine Art Supply — Supplies included — Dive into the meditative art of creating Zentangle mandalas with expert guidance.
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Merce Lemon Concert Featuring Fust
7 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — $10 cover — Experience the dynamic blend of alt-country and folk-rock from the beloved band Fust.
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David Sedaris Live in Bloomington
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Indiana University Auditorium — Tickets from $65 — Experience an evening of humor and storytelling with David Sedaris.
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The Music of John Denver featuring Aaron Grubb
7-9:30 p.m. — The Avenue On College — Tickets available — Experience a joyful evening of John Denver's classics with a sing-along atmosphere.
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Hank Ruff Live Performance
Time TBA — The Bluebird — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the rising star Hank Ruff as he performs tracks from his hit EP 'Hellbender'.
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Upcycle Craft Workshop
— Time not specified — Indiana Memorial Union — Free entry — A creative workshop where you can transform old materials into stylish crafts while promoting sustainability.
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