[AI-Generated Summary] Indiana University News Net covered Bloomington’s record-low December temperatures and their impact on students and the unhoused, including safety tips for navigating icy roads and sidewalks. Other local news included a USPS worker facing multiple felony theft charges, Starbucks employees striking for better wages, and IU lifting bans on fraternities in good standing while keeping restrictions on hazing-involved chapters. Campus updates highlighted the competitive off-campus housing market, new graduate housing options, and the development of the STEAM-focused educational facility “The Steamer” in Hamburg. Sports coverage featured IU football’s undefeated season and Big Ten Championship preparations, volleyball hosting NCAA tournament games, and strong performances from basketball and swimming teams. Human interest stories included stroke survivor using golf for recovery and IU feature twirler Sidney Butz performing her final game, while musician John Mellencamp visited Bloomington for a 60 Minutes feature on IU’s historic football season.
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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: Linken Silveus;
Technical Director: Eli Mark;
Audio: Danny Ramirez & Charlie Ratterman;
Tape: Megan Sheehan;
Prompter: Alivia Wilson;
CG (Xpression): Shelby Brown;
Floor: Cole Gard;
Cams: John Carter Krell;
Instructor: Anne Ryder