Indiana Broadcast History Archive

IU NewsNet

Aired

2020-04-17

[AI-Generated Summary] Highlights how the Indiana University community is adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic, with reporting teams operating remotely from locations as far as Taiwan. Key university updates include the launch of a virtual health clinic app that has already served nearly 30,000 patients and the implementation of a "Satisfactory/Fail" grading option for students. To combat cheating in online environments, some professors are replacing multiple-choice exams with papers or projects. In local news, the Bloomington Farmer’s Market has moved entirely online despite early technical hurdles , while the city remains involved in legal disputes stemming from last year’s protests regarding a vendor’s ties to white supremacist groups. The broadcast also showcases creative community responses, such as online concert projects for music students and fitness coaches transitioning to virtual personal training. The program concludes with the announcement of the Inspire campaign’s victory in the student government elections and a reminder to watch IU student Tyler Combs compete in the Jeopardy! College Championship finals.

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