Good morning, Bloomington.

IUSG elected its new Congress leadership Monday night in the Oak Room at the Indiana Memorial Union for the 2026-27 session.

Leo Cavinder became Speaker while Luke Carman, Caden Walden, and Maddi Sponsel were elected (uncontested); committee appointments and legislative sessions are set to begin later.

WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology received a $208,500 grant on Oct.

6 from the Indiana Youth Institute to expand youth programs in 10 surrounding counties — the funding will upgrade lab space, train staff, and create events linking Indiana University researchers with regional educators.

John Ciorciari was named permanent IU provost and executive vice chancellor on Tuesday.

He served as interim provost since February and will now oversee academic units, research, and new dean searches — work aimed at strengthening experiential learning and IU’s value to Indiana.

In spring, IU graduate students visited Orange County Community Gardens in Paoli to measure and design an ADA-compliant pathway after community feedback.

They worked with board member Brandon Query and presented plans that earned a 2026 Community-Engaged Learning Partnership Award.

Bloomington utilities reached a settlement with Habitat for Humanity that allows water service to begin on Phase 2 of Osage Place while the stormwater dispute for Phase 1 continues.

Habitat will withdraw its appeal and must install approved drainage fixes by Oct. 30, 2027 (unanimous decision).

A local guide highlights Bloomington eats including The Runcible Spoon for hearty breakfasts, Gables Bagels for bagels and Siam House plus Ocean Sports Bar for shared meals, along with Da Vinci for cozy date nights and FARMbloomington for fresh farm-to-table options.

Serbian setter Teodora Kričković joined Indiana in 2025 and helped lead the team to a 25-8 record and its first NCAA tournament since 2010 — her strong play set conference benchmarks and advanced her professional goals amid a historic season.

Junior goalkeeper Mroz earned his second Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Week on Oct.

2 after making four saves in Indiana men's soccer's 3-1 win over Maryland while junior forward Njike recorded his first goal and assist; Indiana will test its new momentum against University of Kentucky at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Indiana men's soccer rallied from a 1-0 halftime deficit to win 3-1 over Kentucky in Bloomington on Tuesday.

Senior forward Oliver Moller-Jensen scored two goals (bringing his season total to nine) as the Hoosiers earned their 10th win of the season.

Bloomington North's girls soccer team fought hard in a Class 3A Mooresville opener on Monday, Oct.

5 but lost 4-3 in penalty kicks after a scoreless game and overtime. Coach Samantha MacNeil noted the team grew tired and missed critical chances, leading to the narrow defeat.

Indiana men's tennis showed strong performance at the Louisville Invitational (Oct.

2-4) in Louisville where four players posted a 10-2 singles record and a 4-2 doubles record. Badlani and Augustin led the team with undefeated singles matches and will next compete in Nashville from Oct. 8-13.

Darius Wabbington, a five-star center from Phoenix (ranked No. 13 nationally), announced Tuesday his commitment to Indiana men’s basketball for the 2027 class; he visited Bloomington on Sept.

3 after earning his offer in July 2025.

Indiana football dominated Rutgers in a blowout win on Saturday, Oct.

3, at SHI Stadium. Quarterback Josh Hoover threw four touchdown passes as running backs gained over 300 rushing yards combined + the offensive and defensive lines impressed with strong play.