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The Horizon

The student news site of Indiana University Southeast

The Horizon

The student news site of Indiana University Southeast

The Horizon

Correspondence sent from Lyda Radford to Floyd McMurray, founder of the Falls City Area Center, confirming she was the first student enrolled at what would become IU Southeast.

Lyda Radford, the first Grenadier

Kat Lynn and Jayla Rose April 15, 2019

Over 68 years ago, Lyda Radford was denied access to schools in her residing state, leading to her travel across the river to gain a higher education and pursue her passion. “It is important to remember...

Mabe holds up the first guitar he made. “I still play that guitar almost every week, and it’s not the most comfortable guitar that I play, but I play it because I appreciate it, I appreciate the sound.”

More than an instrument

Joshua Roy, Staff Reporter April 15, 2019

Wood chips rain onto the floor of a well-lit cement room as a hand plane drags across a board roughly shaped like a guitar. Across from the work table, another guitar hanging from the ceilings glistens...

Steve Carr tends to his two chicken coop guard dogs, Bear and Ranger.

Southern Indiana’s 3D Valley Farm

Brandon Miniard, Staff Reporter March 4, 2019

Nestled on the corner of Bank and Market Street in downtown New Albany, dozens of vendors and farmers offer their fresh produce, organic meats and—at the stand belonging to local farmers Steve and Jane...

“Social justice is really important to me. It's at the center of everything I do, so any way I can promote diversity is really important to me,” said Ortiz. Photo by Natalie Allen.

Criminal Justice professor dives deep into diversity

Natalie Allen, Staff Reporter March 4, 2019

In a society growing with diversity, Jennifer Ortiz, assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice, joins the community in fighting for equality and virtue. Ortiz earned her bachelor's and...

IU Southeast cheerleaders balance school and spirit

IU Southeast cheerleaders balance school and spirit

Jayla Rose, Staff Reporter January 28, 2019

IU Southeast graduate Hayley Little is now the coach for the IU Southeast cheerleading team she said helped build her. Admittedly, Little enjoys her coaching cheer at IU Southeast, but said it requires...

Senior pitcher Becca Schoenung hits a fastball to avoid a strike. Photo courtesy of IUS Athletics, used with permission.

A record-worthy career

Brandon Miniard, Staff Reporter January 21, 2019

Coming into the 2019 softball season, the IU Southeast Grenadiers will field seven seniors for their final seasons. Several of these seniors are leaving their marks on the program, now entering its twelfth...

Austin Allen stands in front of the Thirteen Colonies flag that he brought to his IU Southeast dorm from his hometown in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts student meets Midwest campus

McKenna Curry, Staff Reporter November 24, 2018

Imagine living on the East Coast as a senior in high school, debating on where exactly to attend the next, potential four years of college. You decide to log on to Google Maps and look for colleges that...

Play dress up for a living?

Candace Leilani, Staff Reporter October 29, 2018

Hair done? Check. Make up? Check. Shoes? Check. Costume? Check. This becomes Madi Sellmer-Shipman’s checklist as she leaves her living quarters and drives to her destination for each acting gig. Madi...

You may now study with your bride

You may now study with your bride

McKenna Curry, Staff Reporter October 28, 2018

Bryan and Stephanie Henderson begin their school day waking up together and end it over a meal at the dinner table in their home. The couple never imagined at the altar that they would begin the new school...

Jamie Johnson slams a dunk against Asbury University. Below, Johnson brings the ball up the court against IU East.

Jamie Johnson — becoming a leader on the court

Gavin Lagle, Staff Reporter October 17, 2018

Jamie Johnson, senior shooting guard on the IU Southeast men’s basketball team, learned from the best to maximize the potential of his teammates and himself. “I know we have a lot of new, young guys...

IU Southeast men’s tennis junior, Garrett Fensler, swings through a forehanded return in a Spring 2018 match. Fensler earned all-conference honors for his second consecutive season in 2017-18.

Garrett Fensler looks to leave behind a legacy of his own

Tate McGarvey, Staff Reporter October 17, 2018

Ayear after earning his second consecutive all-conference honors, junior Garrett Fensler has his mind set on leading the IU Southeast Men’s Tennis squad as they continue their winning tradition. The...

ACE of Spades

ACE of Spades

Lydia Wieczorek, Staff Reporter April 15, 2018

Shane Thomas’ love for music began as a child when his babysitter would come over each morning, and put Elvis records and movies on for the two to listen to before his bus ride to school. Nowadays,...

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