[AI-Generated Summary] The IU NewsNet broadcast covered a range of local and campus news, beginning with the impact of the historic federal government shutdown on SNAP benefits, prompting Bloomington to donate $46,000 to Hoosier Hills Food Bank to support families in need. The show highlighted IU media controversies, including the firing of a faculty member and the temporary suppression of student newspaper print editions. Monroe County’s proposed $224 million jail and justice center was put on hold due to funding concerns. Campus events featured Science Fest, the IU Dance Marathon benefiting Riley Hospital, goat yoga honoring a late daughter, and the Jill Behrman Color Run. Sports updates included IU football aiming for a 10–0 season, volleyball ending a 51-year road losing streak, men’s and women’s basketball victories, and Little 500 Fall Series cycling events. The broadcast also previewed live orchestral performances of The Wizard of Oz and the upcoming weather forecast.
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IU NewsNet Reporters:
Shelby Brown, Josie Broyles, Lacie Carr, Emma Gladstone, Talia Goodman, Madelyn Hanes, Isaac Perlich, Sam Sinder, Riley Stark, Claire Tips, Ashley Voss & Alivia Wilson;
IU NewsNet Control Room:
Director: Megan Sheehan;
Technical Director: Eli Mark
Audio: John Carter Krell & Anthony Bellahcen;
Tape: Cole Gard;
Prompter: Terry Johnson;
CG (Xpression): Charlie Ratterman;
Floor: Linken Silveus;
Cams: Danny Ramirez;
Instructor: Anne Ryder