Category: Features

A Conversation With Dr. Pamela Whitten: Getting to Know IU’s 19th President

by Sophie Bird | Nov 30, 2021 | Features | 0

She is Indiana University’s first woman president in 201 years, but that’s not all that makes Dr. Pamela Whitten different.

Bloomington’s Latino Community: Proud, Compassionate, Hard-Working

by Sophie Bird | Nov 30, 2021 | Features | 1

As one person interviewed for this story explained, “If you’ve met one Latino … you’ve met one Latino.” That’s because to say someone is Hispanic or Latino tells little except that their family originates from a Spanish-speaking country.

Second Annual Freezefest Offers Seasonal Family Fun

by Sophie Bird | Jan 12, 2022 | Local News | 0

The second annual Freezefest will be held January 20–22 at multiple locations throughout downtown Bloomington and will offer ice sculpture displays, live ice-carving demonstrations by internationally renowned sculptors, and food trucks.

CanopyBloomington Establishes Roots with New Co-Directors and First Tree Planting

by Sophie Bird | Jan 11, 2022 | Local News | 0

Six-month old local social impact organization CanopyBloomington has found leadership to facilitate their mission to grow and sustainably manage Bloomington’s urban forest.

Community Foundation Commits $484,400 to New Hope for Families Expansion

by Sophie Bird | Jan 10, 2022 | Local News | 0

New Hope for Families announced new commitments totaling $484,400 from the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County in support of the Growing New Hope capital campaign.