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Braydyn Lents

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Bloomington, Indiana, Loogootee
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Covers:  Sports, sports media, politics, enterprises, social media, sports talk radio, freelance working, sports management, reporters and reporters' lives, feature writing, radio stations, and social issues.
IN ▪︎ Indiana University Alumnus '25 | IU Indianapolis- MSW '28 | Chief Editor @big_loogootee | Previously: @BigTenPlus @IUSTV @WIUX @thetabIU @WVUB

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Braydyn Lents is a senior at Indiana University Bloomington, a sports writer through The Hoosier Network, a columnist for the Indiana Daily Student newspaper out of Indiana University Bloomington, a former sideline reporter/color commentator through the Big Ten Network Plus through IU Athletics, and a writer for WIUX 99.1 FM.

He is a former staff writer of the Indiana Daily Student, CampusReform.org, a former radio host on WFHB 98.1 FM out of Bloomington, Vincennes University External Relation…

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Loogootee City Council's Action Plan for Water System Revitalization

Loogootee City Council's Action Plan for Water System Revitalization

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. (AP) - In a session Monday, Mar. 30, the Loogootee City Council and Board of Works members ch…

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Loogootee Post Office to Reopen Soon After Tornado Damage - The Loogootee Times

Loogootee Post Office to Reopen Soon After Tornado Damage - The Loogootee Times

LOOGOOTEE, Ind.- The Loogootee, Indiana, post office is set to reopen within the next one to two weeks with s…

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School Delays, Business Closures, and Snow: What Area Residents Need to Know - The Loogootee Time...

School Delays, Business Closures, and Snow: What Area Residents Need to Know - The Loogootee Time...

This list includes all of the closures, updates, and school delays listed below that will impact Loogootee, D…

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Five Years After IU Music Camp Attack, A Former Inmate Opens Up About Experiencing Dongwook "Mike...

Five Years After IU Music Camp Attack, A Former Inmate Opens Up About Experiencing Dongwook "Mike...

A Former Jail Inmate of Dongwook "Mikey" Ko Opens Up About Ko, His Jail Experience, and Secrets on the Case N…

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As Far as The Eyes Can See

As Far as The Eyes Can See

Experts Weigh in on The Religious and Historical Phenomenon of Death, Love, and Lust during a Solar Eclipse

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BREAKING NEWS: Loogootee Pride Festival Banned Again Due to A Construction Project

BREAKING NEWS: Loogootee Pride Festival Banned Again Due to A Construction Project

Loogootee, Indiana's 2nd Annual Pride Festival has been canceled yet again after once being cleared to host t…

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The Loogootee Times

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LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — The Indianapolis Colts are heading back to Martin County this autumn to host their popular “Colts Fall Fest” at Lark Ranch, bringing an afternoon of NFL-themed family entertainment, giveaways, and special appearances to the regional agritourism hub. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lark Ranch’s Loogootee location, 4633 N. U.S. Highway 231.
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BFO Awards $123,420 to 11 Local Organizations for Second Round of 2026 Project Grant Funding

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JASPER, Ind. — Eleven civic, educational, and nonprofit organizations across Southern Indiana have been awarded a combined $123,420 in grant funding to support regional public health, housing access, emergency medical response, and youth mental wellness, officials announced Thursday.
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Barr Reeve Vikings Boys Tennis Take Down Loogootee, Advance to Regionals

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LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — Postseason tennis took center stage across the region this week as the IHSAA boys sectional tournament got underway, highlighted by thrilling court battles, individual milestone records, and a rivalry championship match in Loogootee. Host Loogootee kicked off tournament action with a hard-fought, opening-round victory over Paoli, clawing out a 3-2 decision to earn a spot in the sectional final.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job as a journalist was in high schoo as I worked for the yearbook team, and due to a lot of issues wrote very limited work outsidel

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, only once, my grandmother had a typewriter she wrote bank statements with before computers were invented.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

My favorite fictional journalist has to be Trent Crimm off of the show "Ted Lasso"

Awards

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Indiana Broadcasters Association 2020-2021 Scholarship Award

2021 - Student Journalism
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Steve Guback Award Winner

2022 - Student Journalism

Steve Guback Award Winner

2023 - Student Journalism

Scott Powers Scholarship

2022 - Student Journalism

Hudson and Holland Honors Student

2022 - Student Work

Indiana Broadcasters Association 2023-24 Scholarship Award

2024 - Student Journalism

Being one of four other students from Indiana University who have the opportunity to win this award, I was able to win this award for the first time since 2021.

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