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Grenadier Athletic Recap 2020-2021

Grenadier Athletic Recap 2020-2021

Brandon Miniard, Sports Editor August 16, 2021

A year unlike any other The 2020-2021 school year will go down as one of the most unique years in IU Southeast Athletics' history. After the COVID-19 pandemic led to a premature end to the 2020 spring...

Post-pandemic mental health needs more attention on campus – here’s why.

The Horizon Editorial Board August 1, 2021

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health of students everywhere. The isolation enforced by quarantine, the lack of socialization due to online classes and the increased...

While the IUS writing center sits empty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the facility has made the adjustment towards online tutoring.

The IUS Writing Center can help bring your writing to the next level

Kristen Fallon, Staff Reporter August 1, 2021

College requires a lot of writing, and for many students writing big papers can be a daunting task. The IU Southeast Writing Center is a free, on-campus resource for students to use who want help improving...

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5 ways IU Southeast can support students of color and their mental health

Chabeli Araujo-Hernandez and Ericia Henry June 1, 2021

There is a small percentage of students of color on campus at IU Southeast and the university still lacks culturally diverse mental health professionals within the resources that are provided to them on...

Public relations senior Maggie Klein poses plants and her childhood gifts together on one bookshelf as a means of organizing special spaces to enjoy in her home.

5 ways to cope with overwhelming feelings

Calyb Bentley, Emma Day, and Maggie Klein June 1, 2021

A lot of students have overwhelming thoughts. But what do they look like? Maybe racing thoughts, fear of failure or the inability to start and finish a task. Feeling stressed? Tired? Maybe you’re...

Photo by Dustin Kiefer.

8 ways to improve your mental health: LGBTQ+ edition

Kristen Fallon, Dustin Kiefer, and Sarah Magin June 1, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a mentally challenging time for many people. Because of quarantine and social distancing, these mental challenges have been even more difficult to handle, and the mental...

Graphic by Garland Noel.

IUS student housing planning for return to activities, socialization in the fall 2021 semester

Garland Noel and Aubryn Crotchett May 2, 2021

The halls of Meadow Lodge are dead quiet, and the communal great room is completely devoid of people, despite the mid-day sun streaming through the windows and the number of comfortable chairs strewn about...

Graphic by Garland Noel.

IUS staff, administration hopeful to resume “normal” functions in Fall 2021, prospective students in suspense

Garland Noel, Staff Reporter May 2, 2021

After a senior year of hybrid schooling at Floyd Central High School, Aidan Dethy sits at his computer, plugging away at his freshman class schedule before his first semester at IU Southeast. All of his...

A young woman receives her COVID-19 vaccine. Photo: Adobe Stock

COVID-19 vaccine gives hope to returning IUS students

Rachel Miller, Staff Reporter April 16, 2021

Last year caused a whirlwind of chaos for many people’s lives. No one thought the COVID-19 pandemic would strike as hard as it did, especially for college students who have had classes over Zoom for...

IU graduates can expect an in-person commencement for spring 2021

IU graduates can expect an in-person commencement for spring 2021

Kat Lynn, Staff Reporter March 4, 2021

The IU Administration has made the decision to hold an in-person, outdoor commencement ceremony for graduates, after cancelling last year’s commencement ceremony.  Despite the different look to commencement...

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President Biden makes big strides in his first week as president

Kristen Fallon, Staff Reporter January 29, 2021

Since the inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden on Jan. 20, his administration has already made significant strides to push his agenda. Within the first three days of his term, President Biden has...

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IU’s decision to remove spring break concerns, relieves students on campus

Jamie Krueger, Staff Reporter January 29, 2021

The spring semester at IU Southeast may look and feel different this year. After careful consideration, IU officials made the decision to remove spring break from the academic calendar. The change was...

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