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‘Wow you are a legend’: IU alum Antony Vo finds fr •

‘Wow you are a legend’: IU alum Antony Vo finds freedom and fanfare after Jan. 6 pardon

After leaving the speech, Vo and his mom walked to the Capitol with the crowd. There, they saw people climbing on the building and wanted to get closer to see what was going on. He said they walked up the stairs to the Upper West Terrace of the Capitol and recalled seeing 50-60 police officers standing back, not seeming to not be doing anything.   

According to The Associated Press, there have been nearly 1,500 Jan. 6 cases brought by the Justice Department.  
Although not all individuals were...
Former IU student convicted for Jan. 6 returns hom •

Former IU student convicted for Jan. 6 returns home from Canada

Antony Vo, the former IU student convicted for his involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, returned to the United States after a hearing by Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board on Wednesday, his lawyer said.  
The Immigration and Refugee Board hearing ruled that Vo must be removed from Canada and issued an order that he cannot return for one year, Tibbo said.  
Vo received a nine-month sentence in the U.S. on April 10, 2024, and was ordered to report to prison June 14 by U.S. Dis...
Gov. Braun signs executive order directing law enf •

Gov. Braun signs executive order directing law enforcement ICE cooperation

Gov. Mike Braun signed an executive order directing Indiana law enforcement agencies and the Indiana National Guard to fully cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday.  The Indiana Daily Student reached out to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Bloomington Police Department for clarity on what the order means for them going forward.
MCSO sent the following statement to the IDS:
“Issuing executive orders is certainly within the authority of the Governor of the Sta...
Former IU student remains in Canadian custody afte •

Former IU student remains in Canadian custody after fleeing U.S. despite Jan. 6 pardon

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Find out what the IDS is saying about IU basketball. The Monday edition, distributed during the IU basketball season, includes links to articles, columns, podcasts and more.

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Who has Gov. Mike Braun appointed to head state ag •

Who has Gov. Mike Braun appointed to head state agencies so far?

Gov. Mike Braun was sworn into office on Monday and has appointed over 20 individuals to lead various state agencies and departments.  Thirteen individuals are either remaining in their jobs from Gov. Eric Holcomb's administration or were promoted from senior positions in their agencies.  
Braun’s transition team said the new cabinet model will “drive efficiency, accountability and communication in state government.”  His appointees will oversee agencies related to their policy areas such as edu...
Indiana carries out first execution in 15 years - •

Indiana carries out first execution in 15 years

The last execution in Indiana was on Dec. 11, 2009, when the state executed Matthew Wrinkles. He was convicted of the murder of his estranged wife and two of her relatives.  
Corcoran spent more than half of his life on death row at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. In 1999, Corcoran was convicted of killing his brother, his sister's fiancé and two other men in Allen County in 1997. He has been on death row since 1999.  
Corcoran has a long history of severe mental illness, and his atto...
Man who barricaded himself in storm drain in 2022 •

Man who barricaded himself in storm drain in 2022 will avoid further jail time

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office found probable cause for his arrest on Sept. 20 after an incident Sept. 19, 2022, in Seminary Square Park. According to a Probable Cause affidavit, a man reported to police that an unknown man, later identified as Swartzentruber, had assaulted and injured him. Swartzentruber's battery with bodily injury charge was due to this incident.  
Police said that early in the morning of Sept. 20, 2022, a woman reported Swartzentruber sexually assaulted and threatened her wi...
Former City Council candidate David Wolfe Bender w •

Former City Council candidate David Wolfe Bender will not face criminal charges following election fraud investigation

Former Bloomington City Council candidate and IU student David Wolfe Bender will not face criminal charges after a police investigation into his possible election fraud in February 2023 for listing an address that he did not reside at. 
“I wish to thank the various legal and investigative agencies that took the time to review the merits of this case,” Bender said in a text message to the IDS on Tuesday. 
Monroe County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Jeff Kehr said in an email that, per the prosecutor's...
Monroe County puts security measures in place for •

Monroe County puts security measures in place for Election Day

The Daily Rundown is published Monday through Friday and gives you a quick look at the day's top stories.
Friday's weekly recap will let you catch up on the most important and most popular stories of the week.
Find out what the IDS is saying about IU basketball. The Monday edition, distributed during the IU basketball season, includes links to articles, columns, podcasts and more.

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How to stay safe during Halloween this year - Indi •

How to stay safe during Halloween this year

As Halloween approaches, excitement builds for costumes and spooky fun, but safety should be top of mind for everyone on campus while going out for both “Halloweekends” this week and next.  
IU Police Department tends to see an increase in alcohol-related calls, especially illegal possession and consumption by a minor, according to IUPD Public Information Officer Hannah Skibba. She said there is usually a spike in medical calls during Halloween due to high levels of intoxication....
Residents, city council weigh how to tackle stree •

Residents, city council weigh how to tackle street homelessness

After discussion and reading detailed notes from the previous session, the council chose what they determined to be the most important problems in the community and created one short-term and one long-term action plan to discuss in six different small groups at the meeting Wednesday. The short-term plan is to expand public restroom hours to be open 24/7, and the long-term plan is to revise the Unified Development Ordinance — which governs land use in the city —to add single room occupancy buildi...
Indiana AG drops lawsuit against IU Health - India •

Indiana AG drops lawsuit against IU Health

Rokita’s office filed the lawsuit in September 2023 and claimed IU Health did not enforce privacy laws regarding Caitlin Bernard’s, an IU Health OB-GYN and assistant professor at the IU School of Medicine, disclosure to the Indianapolis Star that she provided an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim. They also claimed that IU Health failed to properly report, review and enforce HIPAA and Indiana law violations. 
“This is a win for patients, but also for the group's 36,000 health care providers w...
Judge dismisses Indiana Attorney General Rokita’s •

Judge dismisses Indiana Attorney General Rokita’s lawsuit against TikTok

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Bloomington family-owned pumpkin patch now open fo •

Bloomington family-owned pumpkin patch now open for fall season

Fowler Pumpkin Patch, a family-owned seasonal pumpkin patch located at 5060 N. Greene County Line Rd., opened last week for its fall season. The pumpkin patch was founded eight years ago.
Fowler Pumpkin Patch offers free admission to all with the option to participate in activities for a small fee.

The pumpkin patch is open 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Fowler Pumpkin Patch owner Perry Fo...
IU Dance Marathon raises over $3 million for Riley •

IU Dance Marathon raises over $3 million for Riley Hospital for Children

Thousands of IU students, alumni and community members participated in the 33rd annual IU dance marathon Nov. 10 through Nov. 12 at the IU Tennis Center.  The organization revealed they raised $3,003,837.23 to support Riley Hospital for Children at the conclusion of 36-hour event Sunday morning.  
Riley Hospital for Children is the largest and most skilled pediatric system in Indiana with 50 locations around the state, according to their website. According to the U.S. News and World Report, Rile...
Your guide to IU Greek Life - Indiana Daily Studen •

Your guide to IU Greek Life

According to Indiana University, about 25% percent of IU undergraduate students are involved in Greek life at IU Bloomington. There are 66 fraternities and sororities to choose from.
There are wide range of opportunities in Greek life. Many fraternities and sororities offer networking opportunities, community involvement, leadership skills and a great way to make friends.

The OSFL supports and advises the four different governing councils and chapter leaders. OSF...
Experts say no one should panic about mysterious d •

Experts say no one should panic about mysterious dog respiratory illness

As of early December, there have been documented reports of a mysterious dog respiratory illness and unconventional pneumonia named Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex across the nation, including Indiana, according to an Indy Vet press release. The disease originally surfaced in the Northeast and has since spread across the nation to 14 states. The exact number of cases remains unknown at this time.
Since early August, the Oregon Department of Agriculture has received more than 200 re...
IU student physically assaulted Oct. 28 - Indiana •

IU student physically assaulted Oct. 28

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Friday's weekly recap will let you catch up on the most important and most popular stories of the week.
Find out what the IDS is saying about IU basketball. The Monday edition, distributed during the IU basketball season, includes links to articles, columns, podcasts and more.

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Restaurants, bars, stores and more celebrating Lit •

Restaurants, bars, stores and more celebrating Little 500 weekend

The Little 500, widely known as the “World's Greatest College Weekend,” kicks off Friday marking a highly anticipated event for students. With numerous festivities lined up, students have plenty of opportunities to celebrate this event. 
Before attending Little 500, watch “Breaking Away.” The movie takes place at IU and is based on four friends who compete in the annual bike race.  

Spend time with friends by visiting Bloomington locally-owned restaurants or bars...
The Irish Lion’s owner retires and closes its door •

The Irish Lion’s owner retires and closes its doors, will reopen as a take-out only

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Find out what the IDS is saying about IU basketball. The Monday edition, distributed during the IU basketball season, includes links to articles, columns, podcasts and more.

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The legacy left behind by IU's George Taliaferro - •

The legacy left behind by IU's George Taliaferro

In 1945, freshman running back, George Taliaferro played a huge role in leading the undefeated Indiana football team into the Big Ten championship. Four years later, he became the first Black player drafted to the NFL for the Chicago Bears. He ended up playing for the Los Angeles Dons and several other professional teams throughout his career.
After playing professional football, Taliaferro earned a master’s degree from Howard University and taught at Maryland University, according to My IU. He...
Students, faculty mourn lives lost in Israel, Gaza •

Students, faculty mourn lives lost in Israel, Gaza in non-political, non-religious vigil

About 30 people sat in a circle Monday at the Frangipani Room in the Indiana Memorial Union. They passed a microphone around, solemnly reading names, ages ranging from as young as two years old and as old as 79 and hometowns off a list projected onto the screen at the front of the room. These names belong to people missing or killed during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. While many news outlets have reported on the daunting number of casualties and hostages, the IU Robert and Sandra Borns Jewish S...
Two separate rapes reported at Read Hall and Teter •

Two separate rapes reported at Read Hall and Teter Quad

Editor’s note: This story includes mention of sexual violence or assault. Resources are available here. IU Police Department received a report of rape from the Title IX Office on Nov. 18 regarding a student who had been sexually assaulted Nov. 17 at Read Hall, IUPD Public Information Officer Hannah Skibba wrote in an email. The incident was not reported to IUPD by the individual involved and is being referred to university officials for review, she wrote.   IU Public Safety Communications Manage...
LIVE UPDATES: Election Day 2024 scenes around Bloo •

LIVE UPDATES: Election Day 2024 scenes around Bloomington, Monroe County

Polls have opened in Monroe County and across much of Indiana. To find out your polling place and ways to get to the polls, read the IDS’ guide here.The Indiana Daily Student is live reporting from the polls and will update you with the latest results. Check out the IDS’ elections landing page for candidate profiles and news from the local, state and national races.
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The McCormick campaign is not conceding the governor’s race as of 8 p.m. A campaign communications director said the campaig...
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