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“Little progress ‘happens’," stated Faburn DeFrantz. "Usually it must be wrested from influences that—either belligerently or indifferently—deny it.”
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An email from IU Vice President for Research Russ Mumper said the lockdown is the result of a "U.S. Department of Agriculture activity."
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A curated guide to Bloomington’s early summer arts scene, featuring festivals, live performances, markets, and community events throughout May and June 2026. Compiled by Nice Work interns Jillian Blackburn and Holly Wilkerson, this roundup highlights accessible, local ways to enjoy the season’s creative energy.
Zac Wolf
Alex asks Jesse for help about a minor existential crisis he was experiencing with regard to arts journalism in troubling times.
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About 150 years ago, Indiana nearly bankrupted itself building a statewide canal system. Now, a new archaeological project seeks to learn more about this maligned period of Indiana history.
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In the 1970s, the owner of an Aurora plumbing business was easily recognized in town for the red Eldorado Cadillac convertible she always drove.
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sathit_koyram/Adobe StockWriter Alyse Knorr reads her poems “Scattered Forecast,” “Artifacts,” “Emptied Full,” “Evening,” “Day I Wanted Every Last Thing,” “Day I Wanted Only One Thing,” and “Epistle (You).”
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What can elephants teach us about living longer and aging well?
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By Matt Wilson/Jay Clark, NOAA NMFS AFSC/NOAA Photo Library, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1774949Amphipods in the Southern Ocean were observed carrying around sea snails as protection from predators.
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Lena Horne (1917–2010) had close working relationships with composers like Harold Arlen and Billy Strayhorn.
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damingo@glasgow/FlickrWhen it comes to the early music of Britain, Tudor England tends to dominate the historical imagination. But there was plenty going on north of the border, as we’ll hear this hour. We’re exploring over five centuries of music in and about Scotland, so tune in for rarely heard gems from Celtic chant to heartfelt ballads and snappy dance tunes. Click title for playlist.
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In the 1940s a young jazz singer with a four-octave range and bebop chops burst onto the big-band scene with Earl Hines and Billy Eckstine before going on to establish herself as a solo star.
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State Sen. Ryan Mishler said the language in SB-27 was intentionally designed to create more legislative oversight for large projects. -
Students and staff attempting to access the platform received a message from the hackers threatening to release user information if the affected schools refuse to negotiate a settlement by May 12. -
Gov. Mike Braun calls again for replacement of Bray as Republican Senate leader, calling chamber “a wet blanket” -
The Midwest saw the largest jump, with 121 filings last year, according to Hedgeye, an independent investing research firm. -
Gov. Mike Braun, alongside Eli Lilly and Company leaders and employees, on Wednesday celebrated the opening of Lilly Lebanon Advanced Therapies – its first dedicated genetic medicine manufacturing facility – at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. -
Indiana businesses can get up to $100,000 in tax credits to help pay for workers' childcare under a new law that marks one of Republican leaders' first responses to a spiraling childcare crisis. -
The trip will give the team extra practices and games months before the college season. -
Lee Lawmaster posted “86” to the Facebook pages of Indiana officials. Then came a knock at the door. It was Kurt Spivey, Director of Investigations for the Indiana Attorney General. -
IU rising senior and USF Pro 2000 Series race car driver Joey Brienza will compete Saturday in the Tatuus Grand Prix of Indianapolis.
