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1.	A wall of photography done by the women of the Louisville Photographic Society for the “Flower Power” exhibit.

Chestnuts and Pearls Art Gallery is a springboard for blooming local artists

Cambry Tinkle, IUS Student November 5, 2025
Linda Williams, the owner of the Chestnuts and Pearls Art Gallery in New Albany, has been hosting local artists for 13 years. During the most recent exhibits, “Fantastical” and “Flower Power” that ended on November 1, Williams challenged artists to create work that told a story.
Morgan Friedholdt eating chicken and dumplings at the festival.

Community Celebrates Harvest Homecoming

Sophie Heun, IUS Student November 4, 2025
The annual Harvest Homecoming Festival in downtown New Albany brought together families, vendors, and local artists this October weekend. The event featured food booths, crafts, and live music, offering a chance for the community to connect and celebrate local tradition. Visitors, vendors, and photographers shared how the festival continues to bring life, pride, and connection to the city each year.
Families wander through the glowing forest trail at the Louisville Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular, surrounded by more than 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins.

Louisville Glows Bright at Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular

Pierre Malisthanga, IUS Student November 4, 2025
Thousands of glowing pumpkins lit up Iroquois Park in Louisville on October 29, 2025, as families and visitors attended the annual Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular. The event, featuring more than 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins along a half-mile wooded trail, combines art, nature, and community tradition to celebrate the fall season.
Reed Martin, Color Guard Commander of the Louisville, Ky. Thruston Chapter of the SAR,
portrays an 18th century schoolmaster to show visitors how modern and colonial teaching
methods differ by presenting historical teaching tools in front of the Scribner House.

Scribner House Opens Doors Educating Harvest Visitors

Mackenzie Kaskie, IUS Student November 4, 2025
The Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution opened their doors to the historic Scribner House in New Albany, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, during Harvest Homecoming. They invited visitors to step back into 18th century life. Militia camp displays, drum and fife music, food, and lessons on colonial life were offered to give visitors an immersive look at early American history. The event was hosted by volunteers and reenactors from Indiana and Kentucky. The event aimed to assist in preserving local heritage, honor the city’s founders, and inspire a deeper appreciation for the community’s roots.

Student Spotlight: Striving to Save

Gracie Kaine April 10, 2023

Brooklyn Watts has always been inspired by her mother’s passion for helping others through nursing. Following in her mother’s footsteps is what led Watts to become the hardworking nursing student at...

Student Spotlight: The Ready Reservist

Chelsey Elswick April 10, 2023

Hard worker. IUS first-year student Madison Miller embodies those two words. Working full-time in retail while taking college courses is a lot, but Miller never stops. They work at Walgreens and...

Spring Break ’23

Caden Gorin, Staffer April 5, 2023

Spring Break   Spring Break! The highlight of a long second semester. And for some, the highlight of the year. Spring Break also symbolically starts the countdown to the last day of school. Just a...

Will Jokic Three-Peat?

Joshua Breeden, Sports Editor March 18, 2023

As the final quarter of the NBA regular season plays out, the race for the MVP award has become a close race. Similar to the last few years, it seems like it is Nikola Jokic’s award to lose. Jokic, the...

Does the stigma people have on pageant girls still exist or are we evolving with the times?

Does the stigma people have on pageant girls still exist or are we evolving with the times?

Stevie Griffin February 15, 2023

Growing up, my parents always told me the starfish story. It went something like this: A young boy walks up and down a beach throwing washed-up starfish back into the ocean. A man watching him asked,...

Kyrie in Dallas? I don’t think so

Kyrie in Dallas? I don’t think so

Joshua Breeden, Sports Editor February 7, 2023

With the NBA trade deadline coming up on Thursday, teams are making last-minute roster changes to make a run at the playoffs. One blockbuster trade that went down Sunday was superstar point guard Kyrie...

Jesus and Judas

An Artificial Threat and a Real Opportunity

Tyler Eversole, Editor January 31, 2023

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to infiltrate various industries, one area that may be greatly impacted is the realm of creative art. From digital art to writing and music composition, AI has...

NFL Free Agency: Who might get paid?

NFL Free Agency: Who might get paid?

Joshua Breeden, Sports Editor January 29, 2023

As the NFL regular season came to a close and teams were in the midst of reevaluating their coaching staffs and player contracts, the NFL’s 2023 marketplace of free agents was growing with big names...

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