Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of October.
Good morning, Bloomington.
Bloomington’s week ahead from Oct.
22-28 brings a mix of shows — including the Robert Cray Band at Buskirk-Chumley Theater and a Netflix comedy special at The Comedy Attic — along with a Community Farmers’ Market at Showers Common that gives locals plenty to enjoy.
Kids and tweens can enjoy 'Goosebumps the Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium' based on R.L.
Stine's books at Waldron Auditorium (122 S. Walnut St) from Oct. 30 to Nov. 15, offering a live theater experience that revives spooky childhood memories.
The Department of Theatre and Drama will present The Rocky Horror Show musical from Oct.
23 through Oct. 31 at the Ruth N. Halls Theatre on campus (the production includes audience callouts and a Halloween show at 10:30 p.m. with a costume contest in the lobby).
The IU chapter of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection gained over 400 members since its July launch and held a demonstration at Sample Gates Monday night to spotlight animal treatment in food production.
The group meets weekly (6-7 p.m. on Tuesdays in Woodburn Hall) and hosts social events.
Indiana University has 64 blue light phones around campus that connect directly to IU Police for emergencies.
IU Police test these phones twice a year and students should report any phone that appears broken through the non-emergency line.
Deer collisions in fall are expected to rise as the estimated 2,258 deer become more active during mating season, and drivers are urged to slow down at dusk & dawn to reduce risks on local roads.
Monroe County farmer Robert Frew urged Indiana senators to reject a bill that would limit state livestock standards (he submitted his letter on Oct.
19) as beef imports rise and recent meat recalls raise safety concerns.
Indiana football lost 19-15 to Ohio State on Saturday as costly mistakes on offense and special teams led to a narrow defeat — missed field goals by kicker Nico Radicic and inconsistent plays shifted the momentum to Ohio State.
Indiana field hockey lost 4-1 to No. 2 Northwestern and fell to No. 13, snapping a four-game win streak.
The team hosts Penn State at 3 p.m. Friday at Deborah Tobias Field in Bloomington and faces No. 1 Maryland at noon Sunday (games streamed on Big Ten+).
On Tuesday night, Indiana men’s soccer won 1—0 against Ohio State as junior forward Easton Bogard scored the lone goal to boost the team’s road record.
The squad outshot the Buckeyes 7—3 in the first half, marking a rebound from recent struggles.
Edgewood senior running back Braxton Carpenter broke his touchdown record during last Friday’s game at Indianapolis Scecina, showing strong play plus South's Duncan Combs tallied impressive numbers.
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