Today
in Bloomington
Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Nov. 1, the morning sun lit the fall foliage along Morton Street near the B-Line Trail—captured by photographer Dave Askins. The B Square Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana men’s soccer pressed hard in the first half on Friday at Northwestern Medicine Field but could not score and lost two to nil after Northwestern netted twice in the second half. The Hoosiers now must beat Rutgers on Nov 7—together with a result from UCLA—to earn a spot in the Big Ten Tournament. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Bloomington North beat Vigo North 49-0 in the Sectional 15 semifinals on Oct. 31—thanks to a strong 35-0 half and key plays by Carter Matthew and Anthony Wrancher—they set up a rematch for the title with Bloomington South next week at Huff Field. The Cougars' win secured their playoff spot and energized local fans. The B Square Bulletin
- ➤ Bloomington North coach Charlie Warthan ended his 48-year career at the state meet in Terre Haute, where his team earned a fourth-place finish—his top three seniors coming in fifth, tenth and twentieth. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana football beat Maryland 55-10 on Saturday as the defense forced turnovers and the run game helped the Hoosiers control the field. Several key players were injured, but the win kept Indiana undefeated and set them on track for a College Football Playoff bid later in the season. The Herald-Times
- ➤ On Friday, Indiana volleyball came from behind to sweep Maryland at the XFINITY Center Pavilion in College Park — a comeback fueled by Jessica Smith’s six service aces and Candela Alonso-Corcelles’ 17 kills — and the win boosted their Big Ten record ahead of a challenging road match against No. 19 Penn State on Sunday. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Vaughn Karvala, a top-50 wing/forward in 2026, committed to Indiana basketball on Saturday—choosing the Hoosiers over co-finalists Xavier and Cal and becoming the program's second high school commitment in this season's senior class. The Herald-Times
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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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Jacobs Live at the Movies: The Wizard of Oz
2:00-3:30 p.m. — Indiana University Auditorium — Tickets required — Experience the timeless classic 'The Wizard of Oz' with live orchestral accompaniment from talented IU musicians.
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Life Science Industry Workshop and Poster Session
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Indiana Memorial Union — Free entry — Engage in learning and networking within the life sciences industry.
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Vibration of Light Festival
6-9 p.m. — Switchyard Park — Cost info N/A — Experience a magical evening of cacao and sound healing for heart and spirit nourishment.
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Incarnate Word Cardinals vs. Indiana Hoosiers Men's Basketball
3:30 AM - 7:00 PM — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Check for ticket pricing — Witness the Incarnate Word Cardinals take on the Indiana Hoosiers in a thrilling basketball matchup.
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Butler Bulldogs vs. Indiana Hoosiers Women's Basketball
2-8:30 p.m. — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Lowest price guaranteed — Catch an exciting women's basketball showdown with Butler and Indiana.
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Stand-Up Comedy with Alex Falcone
7-8:30 p.m. — The Comedy Attic — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Alex Falcone, known for his appearances on Portlandia and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
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Thanksgiving Dinner at Monroe Community Kitchen
3-6 p.m. — Community Kitchen — Free meal — Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner served to anyone in need, no questions asked.
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Fall Prospect Camp
10 AM - 4 PM — Armstrong Stadium — $160.00 — A dedicated soccer camp for female athletes to showcase their skills and potential.
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