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Student finds more time, money with Mary Kay

Student finds more time, money with Mary Kay

Melissa Spaide March 31, 2014

When Jessie Clifford, biology freshman, sits down with a client, she smiles. It does not seem or look like work to her. She explains everything she knows about aging and the beauty products lined up in...

William White and one of his students outside the Dover American International School, Al Shorouk City, Cairo.

Instructor takes chances, finds heart in Egypt

Zak Kerr February 10, 2014

Living in a foreign country for two years of one’s life is a daunting task in and of itself. Knowing next to no one, not being completely fluent in the local language and getting used to the customs...

Erwin Jacob performing as an African-American hobo during the Great Depression in “The American Clock” by Arthur Miller. This photograph was taken during his freshman year at Northern Kentucky University in 2009.
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Theater major ready for role of ‘graduate’

Angestasia Grover January 27, 2014

College students face many obstacles as they work towards earning a degree. Taking out thousands of dollars in loans, sacrificing sleep and socializing to study, and even moving away from home are just...

Roach spends time reading her Bible. She said this helps her stay strong. Photo by Melissa Spaide

A lifelong battle:

Melissa Spaide January 13, 2014

A single serving pot of black coffee sits in the refrigerator overnight waiting for Kristi Roach, nursing junior, to shoot three syringes full of it directly into her stomach. The coffee is the only...

Sorority life prepared alumna for business world

Gail Faustyn January 13, 2014

The thought of graduating college can be intimidating to most students. It becomes easy to get hung up on immediately landing that “perfect” job and focusing on living that post-graduation fairy tale...

Video: Caitlin Stonecipher

Video: Caitlin Stonecipher

Nicole Wynn December 5, 2013

Many students and faculty members often need their daily dose of caffeine in the mornings to get their day started. Caitlin Stonecipher, business sophomore, helps fuel caffeine addictions while serving...

Coffee shops hire new manager

Coffee shops hire new manager

Nicole Wynn November 24, 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=tYKmfvOUTno The sound grinding of coffee beans, the steaming of milk and the low hum of music filters through the door whenever a customer walks...

Dufrene’s plans focus on community outreach

Kimberly Crowe November 18, 2013

Uric Dufrene, executive vice chancellor of Academic Affairs, may be new to his position, but he is no stranger to IU Southeast. Dufrene has worked at the university for the past 21 years. Appointed as...

A woman cries at the dedication ceremony of her new home in Juarez, Mexico.

Former IUS student finds peace in helping others

Joel Stinnett November 18, 2013

I don’t have a lot to give you for a going-away present… my jumper cables, three bandanas and a cross. But like I told your brothers when they left the state: live your life so that if we don’t see...

Peggy Woods, also known as the Concrete Lady, surrounded by her current bestselling item, Bigfoot.

Zombie lawn gnomes? All part of the family business

Joel Stinnett November 3, 2013

Thirty minutes outside of downtown Louisville in Otisco, Ind. there lies a seemingly enchanted 15 acres of land where lions co-mingle with pigs, zombie gnomes stand next to the Virgin Mary and Bigfoot...

For the love of music

For the love of music

Melissa Spaide October 27, 2013

For the love of music, they play; they sing; they scream. From their first performance at Faith Family, to their most recent concert at Louisville’s Vernon Club, Brought By Giants has risen in fame in...

Erika Del Pilar Bouttier was diagnosed with breast cancer at 41. She had no family history of cancer, no abnormal lumps, and never a suspicious mammogram. Now, even years later, Bouttier bears the scars from her battle with cancer. Photo by Angela Anderson Photography

Cancer: A battle of mind, body and spirit

Jims Porter October 20, 2013

Cancer is painful. From the diagnosis to the numerous surgeries and treatments, those with cancer experience a pain only one who has fought that terrible battle knows. Radiation, chemotherapy, stitches,...

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