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September 26, 2023

 

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Big Ten expansion continues 

Join us this Friday, as we will talk with guests about the new structure of college athletics and the effect on Big Ten student athletes.  

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Noon Edition airs Friday at 12:06 p.m. on WFIU 1.

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September 12, 2023

 

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2023 Fall Fund Drive 

Join us this Friday to hear some of Noon Edition’s best shows over the past few months for this year’s fall fund drive. 

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September 5, 2023

 

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Join us this Friday, as we will talk with guests about the effects social media has on children. 

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August 29, 2023

 

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New tent ban is in full effect, but what does that mean for the homeless population?

Join us this Friday, as we will talk with guests about the current state of homelessness in Monroe County, the new tent ban, and more.

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August 22, 2023

 

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Indiana continues to struggle with literacy   

Join us this Friday, as we will talk with guests about the results and the plans to improve.

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August 15, 2023

 

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Ivy Tech's new chancellor, Erik Coyne, begins his first year as head of Bloomington campus

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August 8, 2023

 

A photo looking north on Old State Road 37 just south of Lower Cascades Park in Bloomington.

Opponents decry Mayor Hamilton’s plan to close part of Lower Cascade road

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about the proposal. 

August 1, 2023

 

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What does action from the 2023 legislative session mean for this school year?

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about the new laws affecting schools, remaining concerns and more.

July 25, 2023

 

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What recent Supreme Court decisions mean for students this Fall 

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about the Supreme Court’s rulings.  

July 18, 2023

 

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Here’s what the expansion of Indiana’s school voucher program entails

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about voucher numbers, the expansion of the program, concerns, and more.

July 12, 2023

 

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A year since the abortion rulings, here is what changed

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about these numbers, impacts from the rulings, and more.

July 3, 2023

 

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Where the U.S. and Hoosiers stand on happiness 

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about these numbers, ways to increase happiness, and more.   

June 29, 2023

 

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Extreme weather, poor air quality put Hoosiers at risk

Join us this Friday as we will talk with experts about the recent weather effects and air quality in Indiana.

June 27, 2023

 

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Where the U.S. and Hoosiers stand on happiness 

Join us this Friday, as we will talk with guests about these numbers, ways to increase happiness, and more.   

June 20, 2023

 

Purdue and Indiana University Presidents Mung Chiang and Pamela Whitten hold up the official agreement to dissolve IUPUI.

IUPUI split paves way for two new universities 

Join us this Friday, as we will talk with guests about the split of the 53-year-old campus and what to expect in the upcoming years.   

June 13, 2023

 

The Indiana Statehouse

New laws take effect July 1st

Join us this Friday as we will talk with lawmakers about these new laws taking effect next month. 

June 6, 2023

 

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The Supreme Court will rule on hot button cases by the end of the month  

Join us this Friday as we will talk with law experts about these pending cases and the impacts these rulings could have.  

May 30, 2023

 

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Here's what you need to know about the debt ceiling

Join us this Friday as we will talk with financial experts about the actions taken to avoid default and an economic crisis. 

May 26, 2023

 

Lake Monroe

Protecting Bloomington’s vital water source

No one agency is responsible for protecting the lake. But one group that’s helping is Friends of Lake Monroe, which has developed the Lake Monroe Watershed Management Plan focused on improving water quality.

May 17, 2023

 

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Bloomington Provost on IU's seven-year plan

This week on Noon Edition, we'll talk with IU Bloomington Provost Rahul Shrivastav about the strategic plan and steps for implementation.

May 9, 2023

 

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Honoring Menahem Pressler

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about the life and achievements of Menahem Pressler.

May 2, 2023

 

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The Irsay Institute works towards bettering mental health 

Join us this Friday as we will talk with members of the institute about its research, mission, and future projects. 

April 25, 2023

 

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What the Dominion lawsuit says about news media 

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about this defamation case, media law, the departures of Carlson and Lemon, and other related issues.

April 18, 2023

 

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What China’s support of Russia means for the war in Ukraine, global economies

Join us this Friday as we will talk with guests about Russia’s and China’s ties, what impacts it will have on the war in Ukraine, global economic impacts, and other related issues.

April 11, 2023

 

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U.S. life expectancy is falling behind  

Join us this Friday, as we talk with guests about this new data on U.S life expectancy and related issues. 

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