On the first episode of Hitting Home, hosts Griffin Gonzalez and Grace Ybarra interview three guests about the effect of the coronavirus on the Bloomington community. They speak with IU spokesperson Chuck Carney about online classes, the satisfactory grade policy and commencement ceremonies. Next, the hosts talk to Kristen Arnspong, an IU School of Nursing senior, about her online nursing coursework and the abrupt end of her on-campus college career. Finally, they speak with BuffaoLouie's owner Ed Schwartzman about his curbside pickup and the meals he makes for children experiencing food insecurity.

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Hitting Home, April 5 — Coronavirus, chicken wings and commencement

Week 9 of "The Bachelor" featured a fantasy suites rose ceremony before going into the Women Tell All. Madison made a return to the rose ceremony after leaving during last week's episode. Peter elected to give her a rose, and she accepted. But has she truly forgiven Peter? Peter sent Victoria F home after her controversial run on the season and awarded roses to Madison and Hannah Ann, the final two. After the rose ceremony, the show transitioned to the Women Tell All portion, which was filled with yelling, crying and rehashing of this season's drama. A new Bachelorette was announced on Good Morning America as well. Who is she? Was she the right choice? Dylan, Mary Kate, Matt and Stef are all back in the studio to break it down.

Four Thorns, Mar. 4 — Week 9

On this episode of Posted, hosts Ally Melnik and Alex Hardgrave discuss this week's headlines, including tight end Peyton Hendershot's arrest, IU alumni being named Disney's new CEO and Khristian Lander committed to IU for basketball. They also speak with sports reporter Tyler Tachman about two twins who are vying for spots in the 2020 olympics and reporters Colin Kulpa and Alex Deryn who analyzed IU football and basketball ticket sales over the last 10 years. Posted is a weekly recap podcast from the Indiana Daily Student covering headlines around IU, Bloomington and the state. The hosts talk to IDS reporters and editors about their favorite stories of the week and headlines they think listeners should keep an eye on.

Posted, Mar. 2 — Table tennis and ticket sales

And then there were three. Hannah Ann, Madison and Victoria F. all traveled with Peter to Australia for Fantasy Suites week. The episode began with Madison and Peter having a conversation in which Madison expressed she might leave if Peter slept with the other women. That was the theme of the entire episode which was all a big build up to Madison's Fantasy Suite date. Hannah Ann and Victoria F's dates were largely uneventful. They were the exact opposite of Madison's date where she ultimately walked out. So who was right and who was wrong? Will Madison be back? What happens next? Dylan Wallace, Stefan Krajisnik and Matt Cohen are back to break it all down along with guest Katie Marcinek making her third appearance on the show.

Four Thorns, Feb. 26 — Week 8

On this episode of Posted, hosts Ally Melnik and Alex Hardgrave discuss this week's headlines, including Kappa Delta being placed on cease and desist, an upcoming event where you can watch 70 minutes of cat videos and IU men's basketball team winning against a Quadrant 1 team. They also speak with city reporter Joey Bowling who wrote about pig heads that were nailed to trees in Brown County, Indiana. Posted is a weekly recap podcast from the Indiana Daily Student covering headlines around IU, Bloomington and the state. The hosts talk to IDS reporters and editors about their favorite stories of the week and headlines they think listeners should keep an eye on.

Posted, Feb. 24 — Pigs, Papa John and pet videos

For the first time in about a month, after absences from Mary Kate and Dylan, all of the Four Thorns are in the studio together to break down the final four, hometowns week. This week's episode began with relatively quick and boring hometowns with Hannah Ann and Kelsey and then were followed by Madison's hometown, which included Auburn University celebrities such as Charles Barkley. Then Peter went to Virginia Beach, Virginia, Victoria F.'s hometown. The date went well until Peter's ex-girlfriend Marissa told Peter to be careful around Victoria. Peter didn't meet Victoria's family after the two fought on her front steps. And it all somehow resulted in Kelsey going home.

Four Thorns, Feb. 18 — Week 7

On this episode of Posted, hosts Ally Melnik and Alex Hardgrave discuss this week's headlines, including who is creating the snow ducks on campus and an incident of alleged discrimination on an IU bus. Sports reporter Matt Cohen talks to us about Bob Knight's return and sports editor Phil Steinmetz talks about an IU baseball player's journey after losing his father﻿. Posted is a weekly recap podcast from the Indiana Daily Student covering headlines around IU, Bloomington and the state. The hosts talk to IDS reporters and editors about their favorite stories of the week and headlines they think listeners should keep an eye on.

Posted, Feb. 16 — Bob Knight, buses and baseball

The Four Thorns welcomes back special guest Katie Marcinek for a second straight episode as she steps in for Dylan Wallace. Matt Cohen, Stefan Krajisnik and Mary Kate Hamilton are all still here to break down one of the most important decisions Peter has had to make. Peter narrowed down six women to four this week. These are the four women whose hometowns he will visit. Hannah Ann and Madison were locks to make it through, but there were two other spots virtually up for grabs. It was as dramatic as ever and never fully clear who would take the final spots until the very end. Did Peter make the right choices? Is he still the worst Bachelor ever? All of that and more on this week's Four Thorns.

Four Thorns, Feb. 12 — Week 6

IDS basketball reporters Matt Cohen, Phil Steinmetz and Caleb Coffman are back in studio after a big week of IU men's basketball. IU only had one game, but it featured the return of former Hoosiers head coach Bob Knight to Assembly Hall. Knight had not been back to Assembly Hall since he was fired nearly 20 years ago.﻿ But in the game itself, IU lost to Purdue. That's the fourth straight loss for IU, and suddenly the team is slipping closer to falling out of the NCAA Tournament picture.

IDS Basketball Podcast, Feb. 12 — Bob Knight returns, IU loses fourth straight game

On this episode of Posted, host Ally Melnik and guest-host Matt Cohen discuss this week's headlines, including Bloomington's public safety report from 2019 and an IU senior who will be featured on "Jeopardy!". Enterprise reporter Christine Fernando joins them to talk about her ongoing story on IU's GPA calculator that unintentionally gave students access to current and former students' grades. Posted is a weekly recap podcast from the Indiana Daily Student covering headlines around IU, Bloomington and the state. The hosts talk to IDS reporters and editors about their favorite stories of the week and any headlines they think listeners should keep an eye on.

Posted, Feb. 9 — GPA, guns and gameshows

Two episodes in one week means a second Four Thorns podcast. After the exhausting Monday episode, Wednesday was a two-hour journey filled with drama. Mykenna and Tammy's feud was the highlight of the episode, with additional drama coming from Victoria P as well as one-on-one dates with Hannah Ann and Victoria F. The Four Thorns were without Mary Kate on this episode, so the podcast welcomed fan of the podcast Katie Marcinek. Katie, Matt, Stef and Dylan break down the latest drama, who was right and who was wrong. They look at the two strange one-on-one dates and Stef discusses the departure of his favorite contestant, Mykenna.

Four Thorns, Feb. 6 — Week 5, Part 2

The Four Thorns are back in studio for a huge week of "The Bachelor." There are two episodes this week: one on Monday and one on Wednesday. Monday's episode was three hours long. It started with Alayah being sent home, followed by a trip to Costa Rica. Sydney and Kelley got one-on-one dates. New drama spiked with the women after Alayah left, as they continued to make accusations about each other to Peter.

Four Thorns, Feb. 4 — Week 5, Part 1

IU men's basketball is in a three-game losing streak. It's a streak that began with a collapse against Maryland on Jan. 26 followed by two poor performances on offense. IU scored its lowest point total of the season against Penn State on Wednesday. Against Ohio State on Saturday, IU struggled with its rebounding and frontcourt play, two areas that have been strengths all season. IU doesn't play again until Saturday at home against Purdue. Indiana Daily Student basketball reporters Matt, Caleb and Phil break down what IU needs to do to get back on track and keep itself in the NCAA Tournament field.

IDS Basketball Podcast, Feb. 4 — How IU men's basketball can break its three-game losing streak

On this episode of Posted, hosts Alex Hardgrave and Ally Melnik discuss this week's headlines, including the coronavirus and a donation to renovate Maxwell Hall. Enterprise reporter Christine Fernando joins them to talk about her story on the reopening of Hinkle's Hamburgers. Basketball reporter Matt Cohen and sports editor D.J. Fezler are also featured to talk about the death of Kobe Bryant. Posted is a weekly recap podcast from the Indiana Daily Student covering headlines around IU, Bloomington and the state. The hosts talk to IDS reporters and editors about their favorite stories of the week and any headlines they think listeners should keep an eye on.

Posted, Jan. 31 — Bryant, burgers and BB guns

Wrestling beat reporter Tyler Tachman talks to IU assistant coaches Isaac Jordan and Mike Dixon about the Hoosiers' Big Ten season.

Takedown breakdown, Jan. 30 — A midseason look at IU wrestling

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