Our coverage area in south-central Indiana had dozens of marches and rallies throughout the year. The WFIU/WTIU news team covered these events not only for our television, radio and web platforms, but also live through social media.
Here's a sample of our live protest coverage on social media:
Jan. 29: #NoBanNoWall Protest
Bloomington residents gathered to protest President Donald Trump's travel ban:
Check out this driverless bus I'm about to take a ride on! pic.twitter.com/wGY9cikVVA — Becca Costello (@becca_costello) September 29, 2017
March 31: Protest Demanding a Town Hall
Constituents of Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-Ind. 9th District) gathered to protest outside a ticketed event where Hollingsworth was speaking. Protesters demanded a town hall:
Check out this driverless bus I'm about to take a ride on! pic.twitter.com/wGY9cikVVA — Becca Costello (@becca_costello) September 29, 2017
Check out this driverless bus I'm about to take a ride on! pic.twitter.com/wGY9cikVVA — Becca Costello (@becca_costello) September 29, 2017
Check out this driverless bus I'm about to take a ride on! pic.twitter.com/wGY9cikVVA — Becca Costello (@becca_costello) September 29, 2017
April 11: Protesting Controversial Speaker at Indiana University
IU students gathered to protest an event in which Charles Murray spoke.
Check out this driverless bus I'm about to take a ride on! pic.twitter.com/wGY9cikVVA — Becca Costello (@becca_costello) September 29, 2017
Check out this driverless bus I'm about to take a ride on! pic.twitter.com/wGY9cikVVA — Becca Costello (@becca_costello) September 29, 2017
Check out this driverless bus I'm about to take a ride on! pic.twitter.com/wGY9cikVVA — Becca Costello (@becca_costello) September 29, 2017
Check out this driverless bus I'm about to take a ride on! pic.twitter.com/wGY9cikVVA — Becca Costello (@becca_costello) September 29, 2017
Check out this driverless bus I'm about to take a ride on! pic.twitter.com/wGY9cikVVA — Becca Costello (@becca_costello) September 29, 2017
Check out this driverless bus I'm about to take a ride on! pic.twitter.com/wGY9cikVVA — Becca Costello (@becca_costello) September 29, 2017
May 11: "Die-In" Protesting Attempted ACA Repeal + Town Hall
Check out this driverless bus I'm about to take a ride on! pic.twitter.com/wGY9cikVVA — Becca Costello (@becca_costello) September 29, 2017
Check out this driverless bus I'm about to take a ride on! pic.twitter.com/wGY9cikVVA — Becca Costello (@becca_costello) September 29, 2017
Check out this driverless bus I'm about to take a ride on! pic.twitter.com/wGY9cikVVA — Becca Costello (@becca_costello) September 29, 2017
Check out this driverless bus I'm about to take a ride on! pic.twitter.com/wGY9cikVVA — Becca Costello (@becca_costello) September 29, 2017
Check out this driverless bus I'm about to take a ride on! pic.twitter.com/wGY9cikVVA — Becca Costello (@becca_costello) September 29, 2017
Check out this driverless bus I'm about to take a ride on! pic.twitter.com/wGY9cikVVA — Becca Costello (@becca_costello) September 29, 2017
Aug. 17: March in Solidarity with Charlottesville, VA
Holcomb arrived at @columbusmovie premiere saying it's the hottest ticket in the state tonight.... and there's an #IUfootball game pic.twitter.com/2XkDMavh1Q — Lindsey Wright (@LindseyWright_) August 31, 2017
Holcomb arrived at @columbusmovie premiere saying it's the hottest ticket in the state tonight.... and there's an #IUfootball game pic.twitter.com/2XkDMavh1Q — Lindsey Wright (@LindseyWright_) August 31, 2017
Holcomb arrived at @columbusmovie premiere saying it's the hottest ticket in the state tonight.... and there's an #IUfootball game pic.twitter.com/2XkDMavh1Q — Lindsey Wright (@LindseyWright_) August 31, 2017
Holcomb arrived at @columbusmovie premiere saying it's the hottest ticket in the state tonight.... and there's an #IUfootball game pic.twitter.com/2XkDMavh1Q — Lindsey Wright (@LindseyWright_) August 31, 2017