Good morning, Bloomington.

Bloomington welcomes new students with advice on joining clubs, finding local coffee shops, and learning the free bus routes to explore town.

The guide helps newcomers build a community and find their own space in campus life.

The Commission on the Status of Black Males will host the National Million Father March on Wednesday, Aug.

5 at 8:30 a.m. at Fairview Elementary School on 500 W. 7th Street. The event invites fathers, mentors, and community members to support students at the start of the school year.

Bloomington offers a vibrant shopping scene with local spots like Bonne Fête at 112 W.

6th St., oak. at 116 W. 6th St., and The Cat’s Closet at 223 S. Pete Ellis Dr., each featuring unique gifts, home décor, and thrift finds plus community events.

Students at IU enjoy traditions that blend academic superstition and campus history.

They shake hands with the statue of Herman B Wells (believing it will bring luck), admire the color display at Eskenazi Museum, and join a ghost walk along with a midnight kiss at Rose Well House.

Three Bloomington breweries + a local homebrewing duo and one in Bloomfield won awards at the 2026 Indiana Brewers' Cup Competition, where local brewing talent was celebrated.

Indiana University featured five distinguished alumni (Mark Cuban, Suzanne Collins, Michael Uslan, Jamie Hyneman, and Jimmy Wales) in a column that detailed how their successes in business, literature, film, and digital innovation have enriched the IU community as reported by the Indiana Daily Student.

Bloomington Police Department has started a traffic safety blitz to secure roads ahead of the MCCSC school year beginning Aug.

5. Officers will target speeding, phone use, and failure to yield near schools, crosswalks, and bike lanes, and drivers are urged to slow down.

Indiana basketball opened the FISU America Games with a blowout win over Peru.

Coach Darian DeVries praised the team for its strong poise and discipline during the game.

Indiana basketball has announced its schedule for the FISU America Games (an international multi-sport event) with multiple contests set for upcoming days in various venues.

Fans can watch the games by checking local media for broadcast details.

Indiana Hoosiers are set to vie for the national championship this season as betting odds range from +750 to +1000, despite key players leaving for the NFL.

Experts predict the team will aim for a College Football Playoff berth in their season opener at home against North Texas.

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop

10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Graduate by Hilton Bloomington — Book Now on Eventbrite! — Unleash your creativity making a traditional Turkish lamp while enjoying delightful snacks.

Couples Communication Cure: An Evening with Michele O'Mara

6-7 p.m. — Morgenstern Books & Café — Free entry — Explore effective communication in relationships with expert Michele O'Mara as she shares insights from her latest book.

James Eichman Live Concert

9-11 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — 18+ entry — Experience evocative alt-Americana and indie rock sounds from Nashville’s own James Eichman.