Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk: How can you tell the city of Bloomington is concerned about the safety of little pumpkins as they walk around town? What does Fish say in reply?
Connections
The Connections section includes coverage of arts, entertainment, lifestyles, and anything that generally fits the category of: A person does a interesting thing.
Bloomington’s Switchyard pavilion hosts ‘Hope for the Holidays’ preview ahead of live tree auction
Holiday tree viewing for the “Hope for the Holidays” fundraiser opens Monday at Switchyard Park pavilion. The three-day event features music, children’s performances, Santa visits, and a food truck, leading up to Wednesday’s live auction benefiting New Hope for Families.
Before kickoff on gameday, protesters hold ‘funeral’ for free speech at Indiana University
A dozen protesters staged a funeral-themed demonstration at Sample Gates on Saturday, criticizing IU’s leadership and state policy changes they say restrict free speech. The event was held ahead of the IU–Wisconsin game.
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk: Did you hear that Richland Township and Ellettsville are thinking about getting married? What does Fish say in reply?
Veterans Day 2025 notebook: ‘Relationships matter.’
At Indiana University’s annual Veterans Day flag raising, held under freezing temperatures and a dusting of snow, Ivy Tech chancellor and retired Air Force colonel Erik Coyne urged cadets to value relationships, teamwork, and trust. “Get out, meet others, get known...” he said.
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk: Was talking to a father buffalo, whose first-born male child went off to school to study to be a mascot. When he left, you know what the dad said? What does Fish say in reply?
Bloomington icon Charlotte Zietlow dies at 91 after lifetime of community service
Charlotte Zietlow, a stalwart in Bloomington civic life and the first woman to lead both city and county government, has died at 91. Her five-decade legacy spanned politics, business, and activism—from restoring the courthouse to co-founding Goods for Cooks.