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Indiana Public Media and WFIU/WTIU announced layoffs of four full-time staff and 14 part-timers today, the latest cuts in public media after state and federal governments ended funding.
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It's been a year of tumult and uncertainty for student media at @IndianaUniv. Now, editors of the @idsnews say that, "for the first time in years, we’re at the precipice of a beneficial cycle."
An IU-appointed task force, which included student leaders, released its recommendations for securing the future of IU's student media. The report affirms editorial independence, which reinforces the university's goals rather than competes with them.
The ball is now in IU's court. It must choose to invest in student media, protect its editorial independence and create space for innovation.
Will administrators listen to their community?
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LETTER FROM THE EDITORS: The future of student media is now in IU’s hands. If the administration has learned from October, they’ll know it’s time to implement the task force’s recommendations. https://t.co/TGnbsuGotl
Tonight we are honoring the newsrooms of the Indiana Daily Student and Purdue Exponent with the Indiana Journalism Courage Award for their commitment to independence, fairness and the truth after one newsroom’s publication was threatened. @idsnews@purdueexponent#inspj
Nianli Ma was home alone March 28, 2025, when the FBI came to her and her husband’s house in Carmel, Indiana. Ma, wife of former IU professor Xiaofeng Wang, agreed to speak with the IDS earlier this month. https://t.co/57ycO6v03Q
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Last month, I led a group of lawmakers demanding answers from Indiana University.
IU has now confirmed its Muslim Philanthropy Initiative worked with and took benefits from a charity tied to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.
That’s a huge oversight failure and can never happen again
When someone thinks of an emotional support animal, they often think of dogs or cats. Meet Sumi, the chicken, who provides a unique approach to supporting those in crisis.
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Steve Pinder moved from the Midwest to Los Angeles more than 10 years ago with a dream to make movies. Now, the IU alumnus’ short film is nominated for an Oscar.
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The FBI searched two IU biology professors’ labs late last year, multiple people familiar with the situation told the Indiana Daily Student. Here’s what we know:
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Follow along for live updates from Bloomington as it prepares for Indiana football to play the University of Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
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The Jacobs School of Music released an executive summary of a Perception and Safety Study. The study reflected input about perceived safety and discrimination in Jacobs following several accusations of misconduct.
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