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in Bloomington
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University's homecoming parade moved along Woodlawn Avenue and 7th Street Friday evening. About two dozen demonstrators gathered near the Indiana Memorial Union—chanting 'Free press! Free press!' as they protested the cancellation of a special print edition of the Indiana Daily Student. The B Square Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana field hockey upset No. 10 Maryland 2-1 in a shootout Friday, marking the first win in 12 games against the Terrapins—sophomore goalkeeper Sadie Canelli saved every Maryland attempt. The win improved the Hoosiers’ Big Ten record to 1-3 and set up a road game against Penn State today at 11 a.m. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ At a Friday game, Center Grove beat Bloomington South 33—12 and gave the Panthers their first loss since 2015. The loss dropped Bloomington South to 8—1, and they will prepare for an Oct 31 home game against Terre Haute South Vigo. The B Square Bulletin
- ➤ Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza thanked fans as chants of HeisMendoza were heard during his team's 38-13 win over Michigan State. The Herald-Times
- ➤ On October 18, the Indiana Hoosiers scored a touchdown against Michigan State before a lightning storm led officials to suspend the game. Officials set the contest to resume at 5:37 p.m.—a brief delay before play continued. The Bloomingtonian
- ➤ Indiana football freshman Byron Baldwin Jr. may have made his collegiate debut during Saturday's game against Michigan State after missing the first six games with an undisclosed injury—he was not listed on the availability report issued two hours before kickoff. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Bloomington North Cougars ended their regular season with a 57 to 0 win over Southport on Friday — the win lifted their record to 6 to 3 and started a five-game winning streak. They will host Terre Haute North Vigo in the first playoff round. The B Square Bulletin
- ➤ Jack Wagoner, Indiana men’s soccer captain, celebrated his senior night on Friday at Bill Armstrong Stadium in a game against Hanover College after four seasons with the Hoosiers. He exchanged high fives with teammates and his coach Todd Yeagley praised his strong work and leadership—qualities that drove the team this season. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ IU men's soccer earned an 8—0 victory over Hanover College on Oct. 17 at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington. The team built a strong lead — scoring three goals in the first half and keeping pressure with quick plays in the second half. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana football will host FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff pregame show ahead of its UCLA game next week, airing at noon ET, with the event set up on the South Lawn outside Memorial Stadium—fans may win prizes for creative signs. The Herald-Times
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jeff Darren Muse at Bloomington Book Festival
4-5 p.m. — The Mill — Free entry — Celebrate literacy and engage with local authors as Jeff Darren Muse shares his journey and writings.
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Junior Brown Concert
4-10 p.m. — The Bluebird — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique sounds of Junior Brown, blending country, blues, and Hawaiian steel guitar.
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The Castellows Live Performance
6:00 – 8:30 p.m. — The Bluebird — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening filled with gospel and bluegrass melodies from The Castellows, a rising local music group.
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Twitty and Lynn: A Tribute to Conway and Loretta
3-4:30 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Tickets required — Experience a heartfelt tribute as the grandchildren of Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn bring their grandparents' legendary country music to life.
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IFS Informed EMDR Training
Nov 5-6 — IU Maurer School of Law — Registration required — A two-day training featuring EMDR through IFS lens with supervised practice exercises.
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Darlin' Brando Concert Series
6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $11.33 — Experience a night of live honky tonk music featuring Rikki Jean, Darlin' Brando, and West Fork Revival.
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