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in Bloomington
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After two Indiana University students were injured at the 17th Street and Eagleson Avenue crosswalk on Oct. 18, Bloomington installed new pedestrian signage as part of its long-term Crosswalk Improvement Plan—aiming to boost visibility and calm traffic. Some students still express concerns and are petitioning for clearer traffic controls and better lighting. Indiana Daily Student
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Jacobs School of Music will perform a live score for ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at IU Auditorium on Nov 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov 8 at 2:00 p.m. — the IU Symphony Orchestra, led by Constantine Kitsopoulos, will offer the performance with tickets starting at $20 and give students real training in live film scoring. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Bloomington is hosting a full week of live music events at several local venues; Monday saw a free jazz show at Buskirk-Chumley Theater with Tom Walsh, and today Caroline Davis offers her immersive performance at Ford-Crawford Hall—other acts include indie-rock, country, and blues shows later in the week, a live movie screening at IU Auditorium, and a holiday art sale by Artisan Guilds. Indiana Daily Student
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University cybersecurity experts are working to protect national research data and personal health records from cyberattacks using new AI tools and open-source software—projects which will receive $1.5 million each from an NSF program. The initiatives aim to boost security for thousands of research projects by reducing code vulnerabilities and guiding faster software updates. Indiana University
- ➤ Indiana University's 12th annual Science Fest was held Saturday and let students and community members try hands-on activities like slime-making, VR scuba diving, and a chemistry booth that extracted chlorophyll from leaves. Officials said the event highlighted practical student research and outreach despite budget cuts (supported by a $1.8 million federal grant for fluorescent materials). Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Bloomington high school marching bands are competing for the 2025 IU Health Herald-Times Top Marching Band—voting will close at noon Friday as teams from Bloomington North, Bloomington South, Eastern Greene, Edgewood and Owen Valley vie for the title. The Herald-Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sycamore Land Trust restored two wetlands near Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve about 10 miles north of Bloomington on Oct. 24 to improve water quality and expand wildlife habitat—contractors filled ditches, dug a basin, and planted 2,200 native seedlings. The restoration is expected to boost local biodiversity as rain saturates the area—helping native plants grow and wildlife thrive. Indiana Daily Student
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bloomington is providing $46,000 in emergency funding to Hoosier Hills Food Bank to help residents as SNAP benefits pause for over 16,000 people in six counties during the federal shutdown. The funding will support the November Emergency Response Plan—buying and distributing about 330,000 pounds of food through mobile pantries and 84 partner agencies. City of Bloomington
- ➤ Last Tuesday the Monroe County council awarded $174,000 in Sophia Travis Community Service Grants to 44 local nonprofits—awards ranged from $800 to $13,800 and council members also discussed lowering next year’s grant allocation from $250,000 to $190,000 while debating funding for Planned Parenthood and charter schools. The B Square Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday afternoon, participants joined goat yoga at the Graduate Hotel's third-floor courtyard in Bloomington where baby goats pranced around as people practiced yoga. Host Erin Peckinpaugh said the event supported Red Frazier Bison and helped new attendees try yoga in a fun way — many enjoyed the close contact with the goats. Indiana Daily Student
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana football is set to face Wisconsin on November 15 at Memorial Stadium with a noon kickoff and the game will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network. The No. 2 team, 9-0 overall and 6-0 at home, will look to extend its winning streak as the sold-out game approaches. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana football will face a Big Ten matchup against Penn State in University Park on Nov. 8 as the Hoosiers aim to keep their unbeaten record. Ticket prices start at $32 (with premium seats up to $338) as fans plan to attend the noon kickoff. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana football’s 2025 resume will be reviewed when the College Football Playoff committee meets at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center this week — the mock selection process showed IU’s strong scoring offense and overall rankings despite past concerns about schedule strength. Revised scheduling rules should help the Hoosiers secure a first-round bye if they stay undefeated this season — leaving little room for criticism during the committee’s deliberations. The Herald-Times
- ➤ On Sunday, the IU Student Foundation held a 200-meter sprint on 7th Street from the Indiana Memorial Union to the Showalter Fountain as part of the Little 500 fall series—Reid Sprenkle and Bella Shirley won the men's and women's races while photographer Juliette Kniola captured the event. The B Square Bulletin
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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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The Villages of Indiana Seeks Community Support for Foster Youth this Holiday Season
The Villages of Indiana is calling on Hoosiers to spread holiday joy by supporting the 3,500 children and families the agency serves daily through its Spirit of Giving campaign. Community members can give back by purchasing gifts from the Amazon Wish List, sponsoring kinship families, or organizing gift drives to ensure every child feels valued this season.
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