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Reporter @wzzm13 | frmr: @WFIUWTIUNews , @iustvnews , @TODAYshow , @NBCNightlyNews | (un)fortunately a chicago sports fan | iu alum

Grand Rapids, MI
Joined January 2022
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@CaliLichter
Cali Lichter
3 months
. @IUMediaSchool faculty says in an open letter the university's decision regarding the ongoing protest in Dunn Meadow "has shattered our university’s most cherished values, and authorizing armed police on campus rooftops has endangered us all." Read here:
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Cali Lichter
2 months
Some pictures of the northern lights from Lake Monroe in southern Indiana! Make sure you catch the phenomenon tonight (+ pro-tip, iPhone's nightshift takes incredible photos)
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@CaliLichter
Cali Lichter
2 years
Ann Coulter walked off stage in the middle of answering a question during her talk at the Whittenberger Auditorium (IMU)
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Cali Lichter
2 months
Loud boos for President Whitten @iustvnews
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Cali Lichter
3 months
Over 25 tents in the meadow heading into day 7 of the IU Divestment Coalition's encampment. Very different atmosphere from last Thursday when ISP detained + arrested 34 people over the new temporary structure policy @iustvnews
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@CaliLichter
Cali Lichter
3 months
"We shall not be moved" @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
5 months
DO YOU ALL SEE THE VISION. MBB in assembly OUT hockey IN
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@CaliLichter
Cali Lichter
2 months
I am very excited to announce that in July I will be starting as a reporter @wzzm13 in Grand Rapids, MI! Those of you who know me personally know that western Michigan has a special place in my heart, and I am more than excited to join the team and get to work!
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@CaliLichter
Cali Lichter
3 months
Staging area for emergency response vehicles off of 2nd St, including vehicles from Indiana State Police and Indiana Department of Homeland Security @WFIUWTIUNews @iustvnews
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Cali Lichter
2 months
"DIVEST NOW - WHITTEN RESIGN" @iustvnews
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@CaliLichter
Cali Lichter
2 years
On the scene where a hot air balloon landed on the power lines across from Upland Brewing. Power is out for all buildings in the area. #bloomington
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Cali Lichter
2 years
The question being asked by an IU senior was intended to be about how her faith guides her beliefs, but Coulter said she assumed the questioner was about to call her mean or a bully, and then left the stage, citing her reason above
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@CaliLichter
Cali Lichter
3 months
Goodbye red chair, goodbye @iustvnews , and mostly, goodbye What's Up Weekly
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@CaliLichter
Cali Lichter
4 months
I love the progress they've been making on the Indiana Ave Sarlaac pit 🤩
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Cali Lichter
2 years
Coulter cited having to "catch a plane" as her reasoning for leaving early, though there were calls from the crowd for her to answer the question
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@CaliLichter
Cali Lichter
1 year
Check out my latest story for Nightly News: Kids Edition!! ⬇️
@NBCNightlyNews
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt
1 year
On Nightly News: Kids Edition: A group of students at Carnegie Mellon University are making history! They are set to land the first robotic American rover on the moon! Our pal Cali Lichter shares more about their extraordinary mission. Watch here:
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@CaliLichter
Cali Lichter
9 months
Seeing The Upstairs Pub crowded this afternoon? No, it's not just college students starting $2 early. Kendall Jenner is in town to promote 818 Tequila
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@CaliLichter
Cali Lichter
2 months
January of 2022, my professor told me that I would be getting a call from someone from @WFIUWTIUNews about a possible semester news internship. Besides student broadcasting, I had never been in an actual newsroom before nor had a broadcast/news internship (1/9)
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Cali Lichter
3 months
@iustvnews "Who runs IU? We run IU" is among the chants at the front of Ballantine. Heavy presence in the front of the building, lighter presence at the other enterances/exits
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Cali Lichter
3 months
Protesters are set up in a circle after they became aware of the police. There are currently four tents set up in the center @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
1 year
First day back in Bloomington and the peanut butter scooter was waiting for me. Perfect way to end my year of scooter coverage.
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Cali Lichter
10 months
I'm on 10th & Woodlawn where bystanders say a person was hit by a car @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
3 months
Happy Eclipse Day, Bloomington! I'll be at the Hoosier Cosmic Celebration with @WFIUWTIUNews . Follow along to see a performance by @JanelleMonae , spoken word by @WilliamShatner , @maejemison , and more!
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Cali Lichter
3 months
From the IU spokesperson: "We encourage affected faculty and students to engage in the appeals process by contacting IUPD. Trespass ban notices will be suspended during the appeals process in nearly all cases. This will allow these students and faculty to complete the semester."
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@CaliLichter
Cali Lichter
1 year
Out of context Oppenheimer spoiler
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Cali Lichter
3 months
Faculty in the street going to Dunn Meadow @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
2 months
IU President Pamela Whitten arrived at the @IUBloomington undergrad commencement, to some boos @iustvnews
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Cali Lichter
3 months
Two tents set up outside Bryan Hall as faculty join in protest against the actions yesterday and the IU admin, directly calling out President Whitten and Provost Shrivastav @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
3 months
Four tents up despite the new IU policy about temporary structures. Tents were the reason for the ISP, arrests, and trespass warnings yesterday @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
3 months
Bloomington is no stranger to celebrities at bars. Ian Somerhalder, of Vampire Diaries fame, is at @UpstairsPub_IU promoting @brothersbond bourbon (@ 7)
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Cali Lichter
3 months
I love being pelted with hail on the way to class 🩷 Spring has sprung!
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Cali Lichter
4 months
So incredibly proud to work with some of the most talented student journalists in the country, and @AshtonHackman . Check out our award-winning Jan. 24th Hoosier News Source broadcast!
@emmafwatson
Emma Watson
4 months
Some fun news this Monday morning. Our @IUSTV newscast took home the 2024 National ACP Best In Show Award for “Broadcast News Program”! I’m extremely proud of our entire crew, including these two talented reporters who anchored the winning show!
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Cali Lichter
1 year
Was just informed that the ubiquitous spirit that lives on IU's campus, aka @TheGriffinHealy , got a bday shout-out on the scoreboard. Iconic.
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@CaliLichter
Cali Lichter
2 years
I’m covering the MCCSC referendum for @wtiunews & @WFIUNews . Here’s what you need to know about the referendum:
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Cali Lichter
2 months
When Ms IU softball needs a charger, you MAKE a charger @UpstairsPub_IU
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Cali Lichter
3 months
This afternoon the encampment heard from speakers from the Bloomington Multifaith Alliance, which includes Jewish, Christian, and Muslim speakers, among other religions and faiths @iustvnews
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Cali Lichter
3 months
Around 20 tents in Dunn Meadow as the encampment heads into the afternoon of day 6 @iustvnews
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Cali Lichter
2 months
Plane flying around Memorial Stadium at @IUBloomington 's undergraduate commencement @iustvnews
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Cali Lichter
3 months
No better reporters to do it with. Going to miss our dream team
@AshtonHackman
Ashton Hackman
3 months
I already spend a lot of time with these two, but covering a historic protest and historic university response means we’ve been around each other most of the last four days. Signing off (and leaving the newsroom) for the night—we’re back in the morning.
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Cali Lichter
3 months
People are still gathered in Dunn Meadow, now having a Seder meal. A speaker said there will be activities happening all night. Police said earlier today the lawn must be cleared by 11 pm @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
2 months
Catch my last ever WTIU Newsbreak ⬇️ (sappy post coming later)
@WFIUWTIUNews
WFIU/WTIU News
2 months
WTIU's @CaliLichter reports on over one thousand Ivy-Tech students graduating today, and states are suing the EPA over new carbon emission rules. These stories and more on the #WFIUWTIUNews .
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Cali Lichter
3 months
HAPPENING NOW: IU Grad Workers are on strike outside Ballantine Hall after 92% of the coalition voted to strike earlier this week. The strike will last until Friday. Workers on the picket line are urging students not to attend classes in solidarity @iustvnews
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Cali Lichter
1 year
SO SO PROUD of @IUSTV and especially @AshtonHackman !!!!
@IUSTV
IU Student Television
1 year
Big congratulations to our shows and members for placing in the 2023 IASB College Broadcasting Competition Awards!🌟
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Cali Lichter
3 months
From IUPD Public Information Officer: 34 total arrests yesterday. 28 IU affiliated, 5 non-IU affiliated, and 1 unknown affiliation. No further breakdown @WFIUWTIUNews
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@CaliLichter
Cali Lichter
1 year
happy vday 💞
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Cali Lichter
3 months
Protesters in front of Franklin Hall are marching to the meadow @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
3 months
Members of the IU admin are on the other side of the Campus River watching the protest. Protester on a megaphone is saying they anticipate police @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
1 year
I love how the NHL draft lottery is determined by the ping pong ball equivalent of the Chuck E Cheese ticket blaster
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Cali Lichter
3 months
With less than 24 hours until the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, how did people celebrate the eclipse in 2017?
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Cali Lichter
1 year
Living vicariously through my IUB friends live tweeting the IU-Purdue game 😢
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Cali Lichter
8 days
Even though Orchard House Books is new, the face behind it is not. Check out my first story for 13 ON YOUR SIDE!⬇️
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13 On Your Side
8 days
The West Michigan bookstore owner is bringing new life into an old garden supply building.
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Cali Lichter
2 months
One of Columbus's most iconic buildings is transforming into a future home for the Bartholomew County Public Library after the former church donated their 14 acre property @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
3 months
And just like that, totality is over. @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
3 months
Only two tents in the meadow. Very little police presence @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
3 months
According to IUPD, 33 individuals were transported to the Monroe County Jail. No official word on the charges, but the Monroe County Sheriff's Office inmate search says it's "criminal trespass" @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
3 months
You know what time of the night it is?? Pitch Perfect 1 Riff Off at Upstairs time!!
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Cali Lichter
3 months
Check out the first part of my honors senior capstone focusing on dementia care and care giving:
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IUSTV News
3 months
Many Americans 65 and older have some form of dementia. With a growing aging population, those numbers will only continue to rise. But advocates across the country are trying to make spaces more inclusive for those with neurodegenerative disorders.
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Cali Lichter
13 days
A cloudy Fourth of July out at Oval Beach in Saugatuck. Some rain coming down now, but should stop by this evening
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Cali Lichter
9 months
Hundreds of people showed up and continue to show up for the gathering in support of Israel put on by IU Hillel and Chabad at IU. Very heavy police presence as well. Stay up to date with @iustvnews , IU Newsnet and @idsnews on coverage in the coming days.
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3 months
HEAVY state police presence behind Franklin Hall @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
7 months
"Mount Rageous" (the Fame cover from TROLLS Band Together) is the new "Holding Out for a Hero" from Shrek 2, but people aren't ready to have that conversation
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Cali Lichter
3 months
In the path of toast-ality today? Canes is giving out free Texas toast!
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Cali Lichter
2 years
I love looking on FB marketplace for a couch and then finding a free haunted fruit bowl
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3 months
IU Musical Theatre kicking off the celebration with a medley of moon & sun songs, starting with one of my faves - "Age of Aquarius"!) @WFIUWTIUNews
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3 months
Helicopter is back from yesterday, too. No sight of ISP on foot @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
5 months
I'm out in Hopkinsville, KY (aka Eclipseville 2017) for @WFIUWTIUNews . Why is an Indiana reporter in Kentucky? Glad you asked! (1/2)
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Cali Lichter
5 months
to be fair this only took 5 minutes to do
@emmafwatson
Emma Watson
5 months
you leave the IUSTV office unlocked for 30 minutes and they put up a lifesize poster of you
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Cali Lichter
3 months
Faculty members speak out in support of the students setting up in Dunn Meadow, seems like they might join them @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
2 years
Måneskin just paused the show to make sure fans get medical attention. King behavior #Lollapalooza
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Cali Lichter
3 months
Ever hear of the Purkinje effect? Hear why I'm wearing green for the eclipse today- and you should, too! @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
2 months
Josh is such a sports powerhouse. So incredibly proud that he gets to continue doing what he loves, especially in a market like Indy :)
@joshbode_
Josh Bode
2 months
I’m excited to announce I started a job at @WISH_TV as a Digital Sports Producer! I just finished my first week, and I’ve already gotten to cover Pacers playoff games and the Grand Prix at IMS. Can’t wait to report on more Indiana sports!
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Cali Lichter
11 months
In line at the Bloomington Toppers Pizza to get free pizza for a year. One hour down, 2.5 to go
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Cali Lichter
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Waiting out the rain in one of the pedestrian tunnels at @IMS while the rain comes in... what a first Indy 500 experience!
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Cali Lichter
4 months
I'm at The Forge "topping off" ceremony with @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
4 months
I miss @emmafwatson dearly
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Cali Lichter
3 months
Before totality begins, I'm so happy that I get to experience this once in a lifetime event with two of my best friends @AshtonHackman & Lucinda. Incredible journalists, incredible friends.
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Cali Lichter
6 months
After hours of standing in line for free @ToppersPizza , I'm glad the story is getting recognition!
@IUSTV
IU Student Television
6 months
Congratulations to IUSTV’s own @CaliLichter for placing second in the broadcast feature story category from the Associated Collegiate Press, for her story on the Toppers Pizza contest! You can watch her full story here:
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Cali Lichter
9 months
They're playing a lot of Bad Bunny to pass the time
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Cali Lichter
3 months
. @maejemison : "I always assumed I would go into space." As a child who loved space, it is so cool to see a ground-breaker, or a space-breaker, like her take the stage! @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
2 years
Early and absentee voting in Monroe County shows MCCSC referendum with about 68% in favor and 32% opposed @wtiunews @WFIUNews
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Cali Lichter
1 year
@emmafwatson wherever there's a Hoosier a piece of merch appears at the thrift
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Cali Lichter
2 years
Out of all the photos I took during the @GreenDay set yesterday at #Lollapalooza this one is def my favorite
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Cali Lichter
3 months
Also from the IUPD PIO: charges yesterday range from trespassing, resisting law enforcement, and battery on a public safety official. The trespass warning lasts a year from yesterday. There is an appeal process @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
6 months
my favorite thing as a news broadcaster is going to sporting events and seeing my sports broadcaster friends KILLING IT
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9 months
Exactly the response i would've expected at this event 😂
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3 months
"What parent wants to send their child to a university where they can't open their mouth and protest" - Faculty speaker outside Bryan Hall @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
3 months
. @WFIUWTIUNews clear skies in Bloomington today for the Total Solar Eclipse!
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Cali Lichter
2 months
Over the past 2.5 years at @WFIUWTIUNews , I have done countless stories that I am proud of that I didn't mention here, and had so many more mentors than I tagged. Thank you to everyone at WTIU/WFIU for giving me an outlet to learn, report, and grow (9/9)
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Cali Lichter
4 months
Ask @_olivia_oliver her thoughts on pigeon domestication
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Cali Lichter
3 months
Via my videographer Lucinda: a view of the eclipse (so far) from our camera viewfinder! (Reminder DO NOT point your cameras at the sun without proper protection!) @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
3 months
Hearing the pitch perfect 1 riff off tonight at @UpstairsPub_IU MVB was the highlight of my grad week
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Cali Lichter
5 months
. @the_real_sand & I are at Metal Works Brewing Co. in Bloomington today talking about their reopening, new management, and their future @WFIUWTIUNews
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Cali Lichter
5 months
going to an iu men's basketball game is just exhausting tbh
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Cali Lichter
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Michigan has had regulations around the pasteurization of milk for decades. Nourish Cooperative in Marcellus was ordered to dispose of all their unpasteurized (raw) dairy product after an inspection:
@wzzm13
13 On Your Side
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The cooperative is gaining attention online after videos showing dozens of raw dairy products being thrown away went viral.
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Cali Lichter
2 months
Check out my last story for @WFIUWTIUNews about Bartholomew County Public Library's newest spot ⬇️
@WFIUWTIUNews
WFIU/WTIU News
2 months
We visit a historic church in Columbus that will soon become part of the county’s library system. Read the full story 📚
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@CaliLichter
Cali Lichter
1 year
I think I've ripped out all my hair in the duration of the game
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Cali Lichter
3 months
Even though there is going to be more traffic than a normal IU GameDay, @IUpolice PIO Hannah Skibba says that Memorial Stadium will operate like a football Saturday @WFIUWTIUNews
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@CaliLichter
Cali Lichter
1 year
Are vday card memes still a thing?
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Cali Lichter
3 months
IU President and Provost respond to pushback over police response to encampment, citing “legitimate safety concerns related to un-regulated encampments and [IU's] commitment to free speech.” Read here:
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