Late 2025 Newfields art exhibition: A watercolor juried show
By Devin Bates | Dec. 4This year at Newfields Art Museum of Indianapolis, watercolor is a large theme in their temporary exhibitions. From the historic pieces of J.M.W. Turner, a forefather of watercolor to the modern local artists competing in a competition dedicated to watercolor, this art could be found within the state’s radius as Newfields was displaying the 43rd watercolor annual juried show.
From Al-Andalus to Indianapolis: The IU Indianapolis course bringing medieval Spain to Indy
By Salsabil F. Qaddoura | Dec. 3When considering the cultural forces that shape the modern world, few students immediately think of a society that thrived a thousand years ago on the Iberian Peninsula. Yet the history of Al-Andalus, or Arab Spain, remains one of the most influential periods in global intellectual development.
As ICE crackdowns escalate nearby, Indiana students brace for anti-sanctuary law
By Jaki Torres Garcia | Dec. 2In early September, the Trump administration started their “crackdown” on the city of Chicago. This was done by enacting a federal initiative “Operation Midway Blitz,” with the purpose of targeting undocumented immigrants in Chicago. Due to the increase of U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, the residents of Chicago have taken to protest, and there is concern for the state of Indiana and how the recent developments could impact the state.
