Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of November.
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🏘️ Community
Rose Hill Cemetery in Bloomington will join over 4,900 sites by hosting volunteers who place sponsored wreaths on veterans' graves on Saturday, Dec.
13 — organizers plan to raise funds to ensure every veteran's headstone has a wreath.
🎓 Education
College students living off campus in Bloomington are urged to review their lease details (covering utilities like water, electricity, and internet) and use automatic payments to avoid late fees.
They should also maintain a budget for rent and other bills while keeping in touch with their property managers (to address any billing concerns) as they manage their independent living.
Fraternities in good standing at Indiana University will resume all activities on Dec.1 after a recent ban is lifted, while those under investigation remain restricted.
The university also lifted the ban on students breaking residence hall contracts to join fraternity houses—students must end contracts by Dec.14.
The Indiana University campus offers several parking permit options for students, including a standard permit for ST spaces and Campus Housing spots available after 5 p.m. Friday to 11 p.m. Sunday, while off-campus students can apply for a permit from the City of Bloomington website (prices vary by zone).
🏈 Sports
Coach Curt Cignetti of IU announced new bobbleheads—designed to fundraise for Riley Children’s Hospital—after the first version sold out quickly.
They cost $40 each with a flat $8 shipping fee and will ship in May.
The No. 15 Hoosiers beat the Fighting Illini 3—0 on Wednesday at Huff Hall in Champaign and tied their season win record at 23.
They will face Purdue at 3 p.m. Saturday in West Lafayette for their final regular season contest before the NCAA Tournament selection.
Bloomington North boys basketball beat Bedford North Lawrence 71—50 on November 25 at the Cougar Den, with Derrick Cross scoring 23 points and grabbing six rebounds.
Coach Jason Speer praised the team's energy and teamwork as they built momentum for a season of growth.
Indiana's Conor Enright limited Kansas State guard P.J.
Haggerty to 16 points in an 86-69 win Tuesday (at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall) as the Hoosiers used strong defense to slow the nation's top scorer. He now sets his sights on his next assignment against Bethune-Cookman University on Saturday.
🎉 Bloomington Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Candlelight Christmas Carols on Strings
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Woolery Mill — Ticketed event — Experience a magical evening of Christmas carols performed by a string quartet under candlelight.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Siena Heights Saints
7 p.m. — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Ticket prices vary — Catch a thrilling college basketball matchup as the Hoosiers take on the Saints.
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