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Kim Robertson poses at her desk in the Graduate Studies and Research office in the University Center. Photo by Tessa Arnold.

From part-time work study to full-time career

Tessa Arnold, Staff Reporter April 1, 2019

In the fall of 1979, Kim Roberson was seeking a part-time student job to pay for tuition and books. She went into the Bursar’s office after hearing they were looking for a student employee, but she had...

Ewerth discusses the composition of some clay with students in class. Photo by Shelby Pennington.

New artist resident brings new ideas to IUS ceramics program

Shelby Pennington, Staff Reporter April 1, 2019

Tucked in a small room adjacent to the ceramics classroom, clay, vinyl and plastic twist together in bright colors and bold forms. The walls are plastered with drawings, neon paint, tape and material samples;...

Robert “Bobby” Wells is a visiting professor and future faculty teaching fellow at IU Southeast, teaching topics in history from Napoleon to Vikings and pirates. Photo by John Renfrow.

Temporary teachers strive for tenure and experience

John Renfrow, Editor in Chief March 20, 2019

Robert “Bobby”  Wells begins his pirate class like any other teacher with orthodox greetings, attendance, slideshows and questions. From there, the class voyages everywhere from Viking-controlled...

“Just because I’m here and now you think I do all these voices, it doesn’t mean it comes easy. It also doesn’t mean that just because you guys can’t do something now doesn’t mean you can’t do something later,” Oz said.

Frank Oz – the character, not the voice

Joshua Roy and Mac Aubrey March 20, 2019

On Tuesday, March 19, Frank Oz spoke to a packed house about his career with The Muppets and Sesame Street, as well as his days as a director and experiences working with Jim Henson and George Lucas. “First...

Whats up with the hole in front of Crestview?

What’s up with the hole in front of Crestview?

Callie Manias, Staff Reporter March 13, 2019

If an IUS student has a class in Crestview Hall, he or she might have noticed some caution tape and temporary barricading around a hole in the sidewalk. The hole, which is just a few feet away from the...

IUS right-hander Jack Wohlert fires a pitch for a strike in the first inning of last Thursdays game versus Midway. Photo by Brandon Miniard.

Grenadiers bounce back against Midway

Brandon Miniard, Staff Reporter March 12, 2019

A cold snowy day at Koetter Sports Complex made for an interesting game last Thursday when the IU Southeast baseball hosted River States Conference rival Midway University in the first game of a two day,...

Angie Munoz, primary education sophomore, uses her phone during leisure time at University Grounds Coffee Shop. Photo by Meleena Richardson.

How sustainable is the model of your smartphone?

Marc Andry, Staff Reporter March 4, 2019

Smartphones are almost a necessity in today’s society, but how long do they really last? The responsibility of sustaining a smartphone partially falls on the user for taking care of it, but also to the...

“Social justice is really important to me. Its 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...

Doll houses, garments, toys and bags are just a fraction of the treasures hidden in the CCR. Photo by Callie Manias.

Treasures hidden in the attic

Callie Manias, Staff Reporter March 4, 2019

Many students use the library to study or to do homework, but there are many other aspects of the library that are not well known to students. The Center for Cultural Resources (CCR) is part of the IU...

Peyton Bledsoe fires a pitch during his relief appearance in game 2 of the Grenadiers first doubleheader against William Penn University.
Photo by Brandon Miniard.

Grenadiers open home season with a comeback win

Brandon Miniard, Staff Reporter February 28, 2019

The IUS baseball team started by picking up victories against three schools ranked in the top 20 in NAIA, the University of the Cumberlands (19), Bryan College (15), and Campbellsville (14). They would...

Peter Farrelly accepts the Best Picture award for Green Book onstage during the 91st Annual Academy Awards. Used with permission.

The 91st Academy Awards is one for the (Green) books

Christian Dimartino, Staff Contributor February 26, 2019

Audiences look forward to the Oscars just about every year, even though there’s usually an infuriating win or two. Yet they usually have such a strong list of nominees that one can understand why so-and-so...

Senior Emily Weiss fires a pitch for a strike in game 1 of the Grenadiers first home doubleheader. Photo by Brandon Miniard.

Grenadiers split first home doubleheader

Brandon Miniard, Staff Reporter February 24, 2019

After starting the season with a two game sweep of Alice Lloyd last week, the IU Southeast softball team took to the Koetter Sports Complex for their first homestand of the year, starting with a doubleheader...

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