Tuesday, November 12th, 2024

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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Around 50 individuals, including high school students, protested against IU's Expressive Activity Policy, arguing it restricts free speech and community involvement. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Bloomington's Local Motion Grant Program is now accepting applications to fund projects that enhance walking and bicycling infrastructure, aiming for safer and more equitable transportation options. WRTV
- ➤ Indiana University in Bloomington hosted a Veterans Day flag raising ceremony, featuring remarks from Lieutenant Colonel Stephanie Baugh and participation from Army and Navy ROTC cadets under clear skies. The B Square Bulletin
- ➤ A Veterans Day ceremony at American Legion Post 18 in Bloomington, Indiana, honored 90 deceased Monroe County veterans with name readings, a bell toll, and a 21-gun salute. The Bloomingtonian
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Four pedestrians, two of whom are Indiana University students, were hospitalized after a car struck them in Bloomington, with one in critical but stable condition. WTHR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ IU Bloomington campus to get a new 30,000 square foot outdoor recreational park with sports facilities and social spaces, projected for completion in late November. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ For 12 consecutive weeks, protestors at Indiana University Bloomington rallied against a restrictive campus expressive activities policy, with plans to pivot their focus following a protest series highlighting the ACLU's legal challenge and the need for university policy reform. The B Square Bulletin
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington offers sustainable fashion choices through local thrift shops, mindful consumption, and creative reuse, addressing the environmental and ethical issues prevalent in the fast fashion industry. Indiana Daily Student
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana football's defense showcased exceptional performance, pressuring Michigan's quarterback and achieving historically low total yards allowed in their recent game. The Herald-Times
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Andrew Marlin Live in Bloomington
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Another Round Winter Concert at Buskirk-Chumley Theater
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Brown County Hilly Half Marathon
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Latin Jazz Ensemble Concert Directed by Wayne Wallace
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One Night Only: Dave Stone's Comedy Debut in Bloomington
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