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The Horizon

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The Horizon

The student news site of Indiana University Southeast

The Horizon

The World’s Largest Bounce House is Coming to Lexington

Brittany Bullard, Staff Reporter September 19, 2018

Recognized as the world’s largest bouncy castle by the Guinness Book of World Records, The Big Bounce America will land in Lexington, Kentucky at Masterson Station Park from September 22 to 23. Described...

A variety of pop, rock and folk concerts will be offered in the Kentuckiana area this fall.

Fall concert lineup

Erin Coffee, Content Editor August 23, 2018

Whether you’re a frequent concert-goer or just getting into the swing of things, the Louisville area has it all. Rhythmic hip hop beats, sultry indie tunes, bass-driven rock, and everything in between....

A lamp post submerged underwater during the flood.

The Aftermath of the 2018 Flood

Meleena Richardson, Staff Reporter March 18, 2018

Hayley Blount, a senior at Clarksville High School, was left without a place to stay while her home, which sits just feet from the Ohio River in old Clarksville, was completely submerged from the inside....

Hi-Five Doughnuts is Louisville's first female owned and operated doughnut storefront. Located on 1011 East Main Street in Butchertown, the shop is an especially popular spot for locals with its bright colors and delicious treats.

Ladies of the Morning

Lydia Wieczorek, Staff Reporter March 1, 2018

Just like their namesake, Hi-Five Doughnuts says their business is that of a friendly hands-on celebration of sweet indulgence and an ode to Louisville pride. Hi-Five said they wanted to shy away...

Congressman John Yarmuth receives a ribbon from Atherton High School seniors Elena Nunez and Hailey Streble.

Atherton High School students organize ribbon ceremony for Parkland shooting victims

Meleena Richardson, Staff Reporter February 23, 2018

  Friday morning, Feb. 23, students at Atherton High School in Louisville received orange ribbons with the names of the fallen Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting victims in a silent...

A Night to Shine

A Night to Shine

Meleena Richardson, Staff Reporter February 18, 2018

Night to Shine, a prom for young adults with disabilities hosted by Eastside Christian Church, was held on Friday, Feb. 9 at 6:00 p.m. The event was a night for young adults who did not have a prom experience.  

Rick Pitino, former University of Louisville head men's basketball coach, was fired prior to the 2017-2018 season amid another alleged recruiting scandal.
Photo courtesy of Charles Bertram, used under Tribune News Service license.

No Basketball; No Money

Samuel Murphy, Content Editor January 5, 2018

It could be an economic earthquake that could shake all of Louisville and the epicenter would be the KFC Yum! Center and the restaurants surrounding it. On Sept. 26, the FBI rocked the college basketball...

8 Unique Menu Items in Kentuckiana

8 Unique Menu Items in Kentuckiana

Chandler Cooper, Content Editor January 5, 2018

Kentuckiana is home to a wide variety of local and chain restaurants with unconventional food items to keep locals and visitors on their toes. In this interactive map, you can explore local dishes receiving...

Our guide to celebrating the holidays in Kentuckiana

Our guide to celebrating the holidays in Kentuckiana

Samuel Murphy, Staff Reporter December 4, 2017

The lights and decorations are being hung with care, the sounds of seasonal music is beginning to come through radios and speakers everywhere, and the Christmas season is finally here. The “most wonderful...

Schimpff’s Confectionery gets an upgrade

Julie Jackson, Staff Writer November 16, 2017

For two years, Schimpff’s Confectionery has been under construction. Expanding, remodeling and restoring has been the plan since day one and just a little over a week ago, the 126-year-old building in...

Pageant Winners Engage Beyond Harvest Homecoming Parade

Pageant Winners Engage Beyond Harvest Homecoming Parade

Julie Jackson, Staff Reporter October 19, 2017

Walking through the streets of historic downtown New Albany, the air is crisp and crowds of people fill the streets. It’s October and Harvest Homecoming is in full swing. Booths cover the streets with...

Resisting in Kentuckiana: The Local Indivisible Movement

Resisting in Kentuckiana: The Local Indivisible Movement

Julie Jackson, Staff Reporter October 18, 2017

Nov. 9,. 2016 was either a day of joy or a day of uncertainty for Americans across the nation. It was the day after the presidential election that Donald Trump was unofficially called to be the President...

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