Indiana Broadcast History Archive

IU NewsNet Daily

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2021-02-19

[AI-Generated Summary] In February 2021, Indiana University and Monroe County faced disruptions and updates regarding COVID-19 and campus life, beginning with winter storms that delayed vaccine distribution and closed local vaccination sites. While overall mitigation testing at IU showed a low positivity rate of 0.2%, some campus housing units were forced into quarantine due to rising cases. Amidst these challenges, the university celebrated Black History Month with the theme "For the Culture" and the launch of the "Hashtag Black Out Podcast". Infrastructure updates were also announced, including a $23 million renovation for Collins Residence Hall set to begin after COVID-related delays. Additionally, local community staples began returning to service, with the Monroe County Public Library resuming in-person visits and Kilroy’s Sports reopening under strict safety protocols and reservation requirements.

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