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in Bloomington
Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new locally themed puzzle series called Civic Solver will launch on Nov. 17 in the Almost Daily newsletter, tying together Bloomington’s people, places and public life. It is presented by the Monroe County History Center — which preserves and shares local history for all to enjoy. The B Square Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University placed its chapter of Tau Epsilon Phi on cease and desist for hazing Friday and suspended all activities until further notice — it is the fourth fraternity to face such action this semester. Indiana Daily Student
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington South football will face Floyd Central tonight at 7 p.m. in the Class 5A regional playoffs—South is trying for a rare three-peat from the late 1990s while both teams hold 10 to 1 records and high-scoring offenses. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Bloomington South overcame a 7 to 6 deficit and scored 49 unanswered points to beat Floyd Central 55 to 7 and claim their third straight regional title at Huff Field on Friday. Quarterback Duncan Combs threw for 186 yards, running back Braylen Townsend ran for 110 yards, and Sam Giles returned a kickoff 98 yards—setting the stage for their semi-state game against New Palestine next Friday. The B Square Bulletin
- ➤ Indiana football, with a perfect 10-0 record, is set to play Wisconsin on senior day today at Memorial Stadium—seeking its first 11-0 start. Wisconsin, struggling with injuries and a 1-5 conference record, will try to break their road win drought against a strong Indiana offense. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The new College Football Playoff format gives Indiana football a chance to secure a first-round bye if it wins the Big Ten Championship at Ohio State on Dec 6 in Indianapolis. The Hoosiers, ranked No.2 with the best point difference, may gain extra rest but risk losing momentum—if they lose by a narrow margin. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana’s women’s cross country team finished 11th and the men’s team finished 19th at the Great Lakes Regional Championships in Evansville on Friday—both teams now hope to secure an at-large bid for the NCAA Championships announced at 5 p.m. today. Indiana Daily Student
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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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Historic Homesite Volunteer Workday
1-7 p.m. — Fairfax State Recreation Area — Free — Help uncover the remnants of a historic late 1800s farm and home site.
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Joe Pug Live Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — The Bishop Bar — Ticket price unknown — Experience the soulful sounds of Joe Pug, a masterful singer-songwriter with heartfelt lyrics.
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Nutcracker Behind-the-Scenes Tour
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. — Musical Arts Center — Limited to 30 guests per tour — Explore the set and costumes of The Nutcracker in a guided tour.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education.
~ Albert Einstein
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