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Jason Whitlock: No Pulled Punches

Whitlock acknowledges that his colorful history with ESPN is one reason it has taken extra time to get everyone there on board.

Indiana’s COVID-19 Spike; Indy’s Floundering Restaurant Scene

The Monthly Weekly is back, featuring Dr. Stephen Sample and Duos' Becky Hostetter.

IMPD Chief Randal Taylor on Gun Violence In Indy, Last Summer’s...

The police chief reflects on a tumultuous year atop the city's embattled police department.
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Leap of Faith: Indiana’s New Mormon Temple

After three weeks of tours that began in July and end August 8, the public won’t be allowed to see any of it ever again (though there’s a “Visitors Welcome” sign on the meetinghouse building nearby).
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IM Takes Home Nine SPJ Awards

At its annual banquet on Friday, the state chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists presented IM with nine 2015 Best in Indiana Journalism awards, including six firsts.

Public Schools—Boone County

Lebanon CSC, 1810 N. Grant St., Lebanon, 765-482-0380. Enrollment: 3,557. ISTEP+ percent passing E/LA and math: 75.1.

Charter Schools—Hamilton and Hancock Counties

Hamilton County, Options Charter School–Carmel, 530 W. Carmel Dr., 317-815-2098. Grades: 9–12. Enrollment: 170. ECA percent passage rate for English and math: 25.

Speed Read: Pawpaw Season

September is harvest season for Indiana’s most idiosyncratic produce—the pawpaw. It grows on small trees with giant leaves, can be found pretty much everywhere in the Hoosier state, and is the largest fruit native to the continental U.S. Yet, its quirks mean it flies largely under the radar. For a refresher on this homegrown fruit with a tropical look and taste, turn the page.
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Ball State Students Debut Vonnegut Library Exhibit

Honestly, I didn’t pay that much attention while reading Slaughterhouse-Five in high school English class. Even though it was short compared to other required books—I’m looking at you, Crime and Punishment—I didn’t fully understand the themes. So when assigned to check out a public media event for a new exhibit fashioned by Ball State University students for the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library, I was a bit apprehensive. My Vonnegut knowledge was slim. Yes, I knew that he was from Indiana and that I should be proud of that. I also knew that he had one heck of a mustache. And that’s about it. So when I walked into the KVML yesterday, I was a clean slate personified, although my soul felt dirty for the Slaughterhouse-Five crime.

Public Schools—Shelby County

Northwestern CSC, 4920 W. 600 N, Fairland, 317-835-7461. Enrollment: 1,445. ISTEP+ percent passing E/LA and math: 80.7.