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Westfield teachers say more work is needed on Indiana’s revised diplomas
Teachers in Westfield have been among the most outspoken when it comes to the state’s planned overhaul of the diplomas high school students attain to graduate high school. As the state has unveiled a revision of their plan, teachers in Westfield say that the revision is better, but still not up to the standards that need to be set for kids to graduate having maximized their full potential.
Precautionary boil water alert for Monroe County has ice cold impact on some restaurants
A precautionary boil water alert issued for all Monroe County residents on Saturday afternoon by city of Bloomington utilities had a Sunday morning impact on area food service establishments. Even though rank-and-file residents could make their own judgments about whether to follow the boil water advice, that was not an...
Hands-on learning: Geist Montessori Academy charter school offers optional teaching model
Geist Montessori Academy started as a small, private preschool founded by a group of parents, but has grown into a multigrade public charter school that serves about 300 students in the central Indiana region. A few days before the start of school, teachers were arriving to set up their classrooms...
Boiler Gold Rush ushers in a new beginning for Purdue University in Indianapolis
Post-IUPUI split, the first cohort of Purdue University in Indianapolis (PUI) students have been welcomed onto campus, with first-year students participating in a decades old tradition: Boiler Gold Rush (BGR). BGR was created in 1993 and was originally titled the Collegians Orientating Residential Newcomers (CORN) Camp. The original group consisted...
Kyra Epps of ‘Buying Back the Block’ set to revitalize another Midwestern neighborhood
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Chicago native and award-winning HGTV producer Kyra Epps, known for the hit show “Buying Back the Block,” is returning to her hometown with a mission to inspire residents towards homeownership and creating lasting family legacies. Kyra, alongside her husband, comedian and actor Mike Epps, previously worked to revitalize Mike’s childhood neighborhood in […]
Olympic success boosts interest in Carmel Swim Club
The Carmel Swim Club had already built quite a record of success, but with three of its athletes competing in the Paris Olympics this summer, interest in the organization is on the rise. That’s led CSC to conduct additional swim evaluations, inviting aspiring swimmers to join a supportive and competitive...
Florida State Champ Adrianna Lojewski will join Indiana University this fall (2024)
Lojewski's PBs would have been on the cusp of scoring at 2024 Big 10s. This year, she will look to help the Hoosier women defend their title. Current photo via Adrianna Lojewski. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news....
Caitlin Clark Turn Heads at Colts Game With Boyfriend Connor McCaffery
One day after her statement performance against the Phoenix Mercury at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, walked across town to support the Indianapolis Colts. Clark and McCaffery, the latter of whom works as an assistant for the ...
Top players, outlook for Bloomington area high school girls soccer teams in 2024
It's a fresh start for the Bloomington North girls soccer program this year with a new coaching staff and a lot of new faces slated to be in the lineup as well. Samantha (Morrison) MacNeil sees that as a good thing heading into the 2024 season. "We get to build from the ground up,"...
ISU holds involvement fair for new students
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Indiana State begins their academic year on August 20th, but first, they had to welcome their newest class of students. They held a multitude of student events, including the tradition of “March Through the Arch”, followed by a student involvement fair. This fair gives all students the ability to see […]
Cheers: Barkeep Vodka hits market
Craig Huse is convinced Barkeep Vodka will be popular with vodka drinkers. “In my 35 years in the hospitality industry, I’ve had the privilege of sampling nearly every premium vodka on the market,” said Huse, CEO of Huse Culinary who also is one of four partners in Barkeep Vodka. “Yet nothing compares to the purity and smoothness of Barkeep Vodka, crafted using True Essence Foods’ patented compression filtering process. This groundbreaking technology has set a new standard for vodka and is poised to revolutionize the spirits industry as a whole. We are thrilled to pioneer this transformation with Barkeep Vodka, delivering the cleanest-tasting vodka experience to Hoosiers.”
Everything you need to know about the housing crisis
Over the summer, Purdue University Residences underwent significant changes—some of which were swiftly reversed, while others were adjusted to address growing concerns. One effort the university has made was the addition of seven new UR Boiler apartment buildings. The housing website now has 24 properties under the URBA section, which shows traditional apartments students can choose to stay in, unlike the standard residence halls. In June, there were only 15.
Dornoch Looks to Become Seventh to Win Haskell, Travers
More than two decades have passed since the winner of the Haskell Stakes (G1) trekked north to Saratoga Race Course to capture the prestigious Travers Stakes (G1), but dual grade 1 winner Dornoch brings career-best form to a strong field of eight as he hopes to complete the rare double in the Aug. 24 10-furlong $1.25 million test for sophomores.
Southern Indiana Blues Festival features local band King Bee & the Stingers
Sarah Menefee has been fronting Bloomington-based blues, soul and funk band King Bee & the Stingers since 2015, taking over from her father and the band's founder Mark "King Bee" Menefee. The band, formed in 2006, is trying to link to the blues circuit for the entire U.S., said Jeff Shew, singer, back-up vocalist and band manager. They've had some luck, Shew said, getting air time on Buddy Guy Radio and making connections at the International...
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