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Bloomington native Megan Pierce earned the Guinness World Record for the largest Joker memorabilia collection on Sept.

19 with 2,318 licensed items like milk caps, cutouts and action figures — she plans to turn her passion into a museum.

IU’s all-male a cappella group Another Round went viral on TikTok after its 'Birthday Sex' cover received over 31 million views and led to more than 100 booking inquiries from campus groups.

The group will perform a Pitch Perfect-themed gig on Oct. 24 at Merrill Hall and a winter show on Dec. 12 — its members plan to pursue music professionally after graduation.

Indiana University students have switched to flip phones to cut back on social media use and be more present in daily life.

Maxwell Woehler, Gretchen Forcum, and Wesley Kopis switched last Thanksgiving and reported better focus and improved academic performance, though they still face challenges like navigation without built-in GPS.

City officials said that Bloomington’s projected $30 million deficit over the next two years could nearly cut its main fund reserves from $55 million to $25 million if high spending continues.

The council will adopt the 2026 budget at 6:30 p.m. today — Mayor Kerry Thomson plans to implement a priorities-based approach to manage funds.

Indiana University professor Bernice Pescosolido was named the first Jim Irsay Mental Health Champion at a Colts fundraiser in Indianapolis on Oct.

3—she leads important research on mental health and fights stigma.

Bloomington hosts many fall events in October as residents can enjoy hikes in Monroe and Brown Counties, a day trip to Nashville, and seasonal activities including the free Festival of Ghost Stories at Bryan Park on Oct 24.

Local movie fans will also catch Friday Night Frights at IU Cinema—starting today at 7 p.m.—and the IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology offers a Night at the Museum on Oct 9 with cultural activities.

Indiana women's basketball's 2025-26 broadcast lineup was announced Tuesday by Indiana Athletics.

The team will have nine nationally televised games with three airing on Peacock & six on Big Ten Network, featuring an exhibition on Oct. 27 in Bloomington and regular season matchups starting Nov. 4.

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti avoided discussing Oregon's NIL resources ahead of the game in Eugene this weekend—he said he only knows that the Ducks have many good players.

He added that his focus is on preparing his 5-0 team rather than comparing spending.

At the Illini Women's Invitational at Medinah Country Club, the Indiana women’s golf team finished fifth — redshirt senior Maddie May posted an 8-under-par score and was the lowest-scoring Hoosier.

Teammates Sheridan Clancy and Katie Poots supported the effort with strong rounds.

Indiana men’s basketball released its tipoff times and network designations on Tuesday as head coach Darian DeVries leads the team into a new season—beginning with an exhibition game in Bloomington against Marian University on Oct.

17 at 7:30 p.m. on Big Ten+ and the regular season opener versus Alabama A&M University on Nov. 5 at 8 p.m.

The Hoosiers, now 5-0, will face Oregon on Saturday at Autzen Stadium in Eugene; Coach Curt Cignetti said Oregon’s head coach Dan Lanning is a coaching phenom and stressed that Indiana’s offense must overcome a tough defense—one that limits both points and yardage.

Southern Culture on the Skids Concert

8:00–11:30 PM — The Bishop Bar — 18+ event — Experience a legendary band with their unique blend of rock, surf, and country for a foot-stomping night.

Orbit #7: Mama Said String Band and Ditch Tea Steepers

5:30-8:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Enjoy an evening of grassroots tunes from Mama Said String Band and Ditch Tea Steepers.

Orbit's 7th Anniversary Celebration

6:30-10:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Celebrate Orbit's 7th anniversary with great live performances from local favorites.

Marian Knights vs. Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Exhibition

1-4 p.m. — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling collegiate basketball as Marian Knights face off against the Hoosiers.

ORBIT#7: Live Music Showcase

6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Celebrate the Orbit 7 Year Anniversary with live performances from Amy O, Jessica Risker, and Lacey Guthrie.

Jonathan Biss Concert

2-4 p.m. — Auer Hall — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy a captivating performance featuring works by Timo Andres and Beethoven with the Indiana University Chamber Orchestra.

Recital at Indiana University featuring Itamar Zorman and pianist Sung-Mi Im

8-9 p.m. — Indiana University Jacobs School of Music — Admission details TBA — Experience a blend of Mozart, Bach, and Brahms in this promising violin and piano recital.

Indiana Connected Educators Conference 2025

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington — Check event page for cost — Empowering educators with exciting sessions and surprises for an epic day of learning.

Mitski: The Land

6:30 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Ticket info available online — Experience the cinematic adaptation of Mitski's extraordinary live performance bringing her acclaimed album to the big screen.

The Vulgar Boatmen Concert

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music with The Vulgar Boatmen in Bloomington.